Middle Eastern cuisine: the best places to taste it in Los Angeles
176 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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"I heard about this place through an LA Times review. This place is the best! They have by far the BEST falafel in LA! Make sure to get it with their..."
Jonathan Amir
"A while back I hired a contractor who hailed from Israel to do a remodel on my house. In our months (and sadly YEARS) of remodeling he took me to..."
Quarrygirl
"My family ate here last week for the first time, and told me I must try it. It was probably the best falafel I ever had. So fresh and crunchy, it..."
ariel sarusi
"Best falafel in LA! I've been coming to Amir's for the past 8 years and every time I'm welcomed with a warm smile and friendly service. The food is..."
Dennis Boyce
"I ate such a good shawarma sandwich here. The portions were great and the flavors were so bold. They filled my plate with different salads and a..."
David Rosenthal
"Hands down best Middle Eastern food. I stop here several times a month during my lunch break at work and my co-workers always ask me to pick up food..."
Kobe Foreman
"Definitely the best place to get Mediterranean food. The sandwiches are the best here. Try the Shwarma or Chicken Shwarma. You won't regret it...."
Andres Reyes
"I eat here a lot, but I would definitely recommend the chicken kabob pita plate. It’s heavenly! Actually, everything on the menu is fantastic so..."
Jerry Spring
"I swear this is the best falafel sandwich I’ve ever had. I couldn’t eat inside because of the pandemic, but I really wanted to. Such a cute..."
Lisa Gold
"We eat here all the time. They have so many delicious sides to chose from. Highly recommend this Mediterranean food..."
"5 stars Sadaf restaurant in Encino. I read some of the unsatisfied reviews not sure what these people are talking about? I’m persian and this is..."
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"Food was very good except for the salad shirazi. They forgot the..."
Omead Pooladzandi
"A friend took me here for lunch, she told me it's the best persian restaurant outside of Iran. I have to agree the food was out of this world,..."
UKDread
"I have dined in and get food to go all the time and it is simply amazing. The flavors are so perfect, meats are SO tender and moist. Even the..."
Melanie Middleton Nice
"Great food. Beautiful restaurant. Servers are all extremely professional, prompt, knowledgeable and efficient. Our first time had the juicy chicken,..."
Presley
"Just wanted to take a moment to compliment the service we received from Sandra last week. You guys were super busy, the restaurant was at capacity,..."
omideh mozafari
"Persian (Mediterranean) restaurant on Ventura Blvd. The Menu is great, Nice bar , different areas/ rooms for private parties and also regular..."
Aliza Nikayin
"The customer service is amazing. The food is superb. The manager, Hossein, has outstanding customer service. They recently brought in a coffee..."
Mariam Hakopyan
"This is probably the best Persian food in the valley (San Fernando). Their combination platter is pretty good for 2 people. Koobideh scale was..."
ben mir
"First time at the Persian restaurant and I will say that it was an amazing experience tasting Persian food for the first time. One of my Persian..."
Alifereti K
"Just finished having lunch at Sadaf. We love this place and come often. Their food is amazing and so is the service. We had Khorosh as our waiter and..."
"Tried their lemon chicken and lamb chops. They were amazing, very juicy and tender. I can say i have fallen in love with it. The beef kababs was bit..."
Archana Ramachandran
"Was around the area and stumbled on this place because it has some really good reviews and it didn't disappoint at all. Great food and customer..."
Ralph David
"Good food. Lamb shank was good. Good..."
Elva Carter
"Real nice place to go sit and enjoy an amazing Mediterranean meal.
Food came quick and service was amazing. The young lady that served us was real..."
Quresh Bandukwala
"One of the few places where you can find hookah, alcohol beverages and Mediterranean food. Excellent taste and service. Prices are very reasonable...."
Steve Abbott
"I got catering for a small group and was very pleased. Everyone said how tasty the food was, it came hot and fresh. I would definitely..."
Taline Chinian
"Food was delicious. A little bit on the expensive side but good. Chicken kebab was moist. The yogurt appetizer was nice and thick. Service was..."
"Food was ok, service is good. I would say its a little on the pricey side.. You must use their valet service to..."
Ray M
"Good food freandly staff, just one minus Restoran doesn't have any..."
Alina Kutsevol
"The food here is amazing! There is a reason there is almost always a wait to be seated, because the line is out the door. Save room for dessert or..."
Stephen
"I absolutely enjoyed the dishes and service, good location next to where I live. The staff members are always very friendly. Will come back..."
"We were happy to find a parking spot right away. The place was buzzing. We noticed a set up for a big party that showed up later. The atmosphere was..."
Anna Aljabiry
"First timer with the family in tow. Everyone LOVED it. Our local Persian restaurant died of Covid so when we found this place on our out of state..."
Joe Masucci
"The food was delicious in a charming atmosphere. The service was excellent and Kudos to our server Farshid who took his time to explain and help us..."
Grace Murray
"Great food, super friendly and attentive staff! We had a great dinner! The food was delicious, the service was friendly, and the atmosphere was cozy...."
Dmi Tri
"Kabobs are excellent. Dessert is decent as well. The chocolate raspberry was out of this world. The bamieh(okra stew) was pretty good. Service is..."
Hasibul Hasan
"Very nice restaurant especially for their lunch specials like the lamb shank which is my favorite. The meat is so soft and tender, just falls off the..."
Aje NewAje
"Good Persian food. A bit on the pricey side but it is ok since food has a good quality.
Also open kitchen concept. You can see the Mexican chefs hard..."
fm1844
"Went here for dinner after spending the day at the Hammer. The place was packed but we got seated immediately. We tried Kashk-e-Bademjaan which is an..."
Nidhin Varghese
"Came here last minute on Sunday afternoon, was pretty busy but got seated right away. Started off ordering the combination appetizer platter which..."
Jewel Lim
"Fantastic, the thing is don’t know how it gets better every time?
Dine in or take out it, stew or shank… This is the best lamb in town..
For a..."
"Been coming here for over 10 years and Almaza always has good food and good vibes.
Excellent Hookah lounge and restaurant serving authentic Lebanese..."
Jenae Lien
"This hidden gem offers a taste of Traditional Mediterranean cuisine that truly impressed me. The ambiance is relaxed, making it a perfect spot to..."
Alice Hou
"Delicious, I love Mediterranean food, and this spot was a cool vibe. The hookah was a bonus if u like to shisha. I'm definitely going back! Service..."
BLew Whooo
"Great Mediterranean restaurant.
I had Lamb Chops, they were a bit burnt but the taste was good. The salad and hummus sides were also very tasty.
I..."
Mohamad Hoseini
"Food is amazing. I had the spicy creamy chicken and the sauce is just so good. The outside sitting area is also very nice, such a nice atmosphere for..."
Tony Yassa
"9/9/23 I've known this place for almost 5 years. I come here for the mushroom hummus, Greek salad, and fries..."
Shany C
"Awesome food!
It's a popular hookah place but the food is too good. Been going here for years and big shoutout to the staff and..."
Sonam Pawar
"Love the ambiance, service is good . The food was delish I got the beef swarm fries and wings. Definitely recommend. I am new to the area and finally..."
J V
"Good kebabs, yummy humus, & that garlic spread. Dont forget their appetizers and dessert. I could eat there every night for a week different dishes..."
Rodica “Rachel” Carroll
"Had an amazing experience here! Came in by myself for some hookah out on the patio, a couple beers, and some food. I was not disappointed! The staff..."
"I've been coming here since 1976. It is still owned by the same man. The food is always fresh and delicious and the help is always friendly. What..."
Luciano Malvaso
"Looking for something different from burgers in The Valley? This is a great place for delicious gyros and falafels. Tasty food, with fast friendly..."
TX Traveler
"Best place for middle eastern. Are you bored with the same campus faire? Want a great dining experience at a friendly, family owned cafe? Try Falafal..."
Valleybear
"All you need is Falafel. Awesome falafel pita. What more could you ask for? (Maybe their halva?..."
"Every now and then we visit this place. I think this is one of the best places for Iranian cuisine in LA county and Orange county.
I would argue the..."
Nima Sarrafi
"Wonderful restaurant. Very tasty and authentic Persian food, speedy and efficient service, tasty homemade bread made to order. Highly..."
Dean A
"Enjoyed the Lamb Shank, wonderful Persian tea and ice cream. Nice service. I will definitely visit..."
Kristie W.
"Delicious food and staff was very friendly and generous! Highly..."
Radwa Haggag
"Delicious food, great service and perfect authentic Persian food. Must..."
Melika Jahangiri
"Very good hummus and kabobs! Clean ambiance too. Service was attentive! Had a good..."
R Ord
"Michelin guide taste and quality, staple in..."
Idean Hashemian
"Excellent and authentic Iranian cuisine with perfect service . Highly recommended..."
Nariman Naghib
"Great atmosphere in the restaurant. Staff is very friendly. Food was terrific with many different dishes...chicken, beef, fish, lamb, stews and..."
Cheryl Freed
"The food is good, the service is fast and friendly. It's one of my favorite places to have persian..."
Pierre campos
"I come here when I'm visiting from out of town and love their Tah-chin. You will not be..."
Kaveh Shahidi
"Last night, we ordered 2 chicken kabob with half rice -half salad for a take- out just minutes before ten p.m. ; the restaurant’s closing time. The..."
May Kay
"Rice is nice... And even better than that! Can't get enough of their rices and the salmon kabob is beautifully seasoned and tenderly cooked... With..."
Karen Moss
"No matter what day or what time of the day, you always get delicious and fresh plates presented to you.
Servers are not as trained as fine dinning..."
Pejman Fanaeian
"Good enough value for money, though a bit pricey for a quick lunch. Very pleasant atmosphere and impeccable interior design. The food was absolutely..."
Santeri Talka
"my husband and I had lunch at this restaurant twice and we found it one of the best Persian Restaurant so far. The service was fairly good. The..."
"FABULOUS. AWESOME. TOTALLY FAIR. I'm from San Diego and I drive all the way to Los Angeles to visit my relatives during summer. I make sure that I..."
Ahmadi.shawn
"I've been going here for more than a year now and Flame just keeps getting better. The atmosphere is upscale. The waiters are very nice and friendly...."
Amini.saeed25
"Clearly the people with the negative reviews are not Persian and do not have an appreciative taste for the wonderful food here. I, on the other hand,..."
ArianaBrooke
"We really like the food here! I especially like the grilled ground chicken. All the meat here is very tender and flavorful! This time I ordered to..."
GUANGYI ZHOU
"It seems like a small family business, two people were handling the whole restaurant- wasn’t enough, we had to serve ourselves at some point. Food..."
Mohammed Alathamneh
"Tasty persian food, has fresh baked bread a big..."
Bryan S.
"My family goes to Sholeh every Saturday for lunch and it has become a tradition I look forward to more than anything. Hector and Amir truly make us..."
Sandy Irani
"This place is amazing. Great food and service. Anyone who says otherwise does not know Persian food. Highly..."
Melika Jahangiri
"Delicious persian food. Good service and clean atmosphere. Getting fresh flatbread from the oven was a nice..."
SOA RHAP
"Very delicious food, the service was..."
Hassan Alemadi
"Well customer service, you can find fresh bread where they bake there which they serve it with the meal that was my daughter favorite. They offer Tea..."
Maryam Outadi
"This good was the best Persian restaurant I have ever eaten, it was my first time going to this..."
Elizabeth Pitts
"Loved the food and the service!
I had Ash Reshteh Soup and Zereshk Polo (rice) without meat. Delicious for a someone who enjoys vegetarian dishes...."
Tomas Juočepis
"Always good food. Great and amazing sizes of..."
Ri Ri
"Nice food and great hospitality
For paid around 180 dollar for the food we ate as we were 4 persons. Attached pictures the food we..."
Omar Alzubaidi
"incredible cooking techniques and friendly service! best quality persian food in all of..."
"Nestled in Westwood, this Persian sandwich shop artfully captures nostalgia with its authentic flavors. Each bite carries the essence of traditional..."
SALMAN H
"I was there this past weekend and ordered a tongue and Bandari sandwich. It was probably one of the best sandwiches I had, my wife is very picky but..."
Shahbaz Salehi
"What a beautiful little gem. This is when you realize how affective the word of mouth can be. This little gem of a restaurant is not so noticeable..."
Rose Y
"I'm so fortunate to have Attary Sandwich as my neighbor! This restaurant truly stands out as one of the best in Westwood. The Sholehzard is amazing,..."
Erfan Karimian
"I had a good experience here. Food is 4/5 and overall clean and friendly staff. You will have a good time here. I got the Attari sandwich and have..."
Arian Bn
"This place is amazing. Every sandwhich was phenomenal. Service is super friendly. And the patio area is nice and homely. Absolutely..."
Dara Behjat
"Best wrap I’ve ever had done right. The chicken and beef were very flavorful and tender. Will..."
Steven Silvers
"Love this Persian spot on Westwood; their Ash Reshteh, Koobideh & Tongue sandwiches are..."
Ali Farshadfar
"impressive Persian food in LA! the most tastiest Persian food I ever had in LA so far. we ordered Ash and kobeida with rice . ash was outstanding..."
Ozra Hakim
"Our friend recommended this place and we really enjoyed our food and time there.
They have a nice sitting area outside, minor issue is on a slight..."
John G
"Best Iranian sandwiches in LA. I’ve tried cutlet and Olovieh, both were..."
Shahrzad Laali
"Attari is the best Persian food you can have in the Los Angeles area. It’s clean, delicious, and very fairly priced. The owner, Mehrdad, is a very..."
Kamran Koliai
"Great food, welcoming atmosphere
Photo: ghormesabzi (vegetable) stew, a famous Persian cuisine..."
"I absolutely recommend TheGate to anyone looking for the best entertainment and..."
Ashraf Lutfi
"Seriously the BEST place to party in the Valley!!!! Food, service, hookah and entertainment at its finest!!! Check it out for yourself you won’t be..."
Maggie Shubat Darwich
"The best Mediterranean restaurant ever! The service, food and entertainment are amazing! I would recommend this restaurant to anyone! I look forward..."
Antoinette Saikali Hilo
"This place was amazing! The food was excellent! The service was phenomenal. The entertainment was in a language I didn't understand but it didn't..."
Elizabeth Hartley
"The Gate is amazing place to be as a Middle Easterner. Great Food, great friendly staff, service, and wonderful atmosphere. Always enjoyed the music,..."
Agnes V Hanhan
"Best place in town for arabic entertainment not to mention the great food and hookah must try it..."
Wagd Alrabadi
"The Mezza (both hot & cold) selections were awesome. The falafel is out of this world. Entertainment was phenomenal. Whether you’re out for dinner..."
Francisco Sison
"We had a great time! The music and food were great. I say we will definitely be going..."
Nicole Hafez Izquierdo
"First the place was set up very elegant the minute we got there we got great service we were very hungry after church the cold and hot food came..."
Aida Sayegh
"ULTIMATE SERVICE&FOOD. This place isnt for everybody ... its for the individual that has great taste in dining ... so yes, maybe not for all. Its..."
"5 stars just for the Truffle Scramble alone. The service from the hostess to the servers to the back house, all great. Food was incredible. I highly..."
Kay Jay (케이제이)
"Great place for celebratory drinks over appetizers. Everything was fine but nothing stood out. Ambiance is gorgeous and service was great. ..."
Vinh Tran
"Through an unassuming alleyway lies Atrium, a lively Los Feliz gem right on Vermont. Like a lot of spots in LA, Atrium nails the vibe check right of..."
Dustin Bui
"Really enjoyed the food at this restaurant. One of the best burgers I have..."
Alex Aydin
"This was one of the first places my husband and I went to when we moved here and we were welcomed so warmly. We've been to Atrium more than 2 dozen..."
Laney R Sexton
"I have been meaning to stop in here since it opened. I walked by with my boyfriend by chance, on the last day of the mask mandate and they were open..."
RdeR Lady T
"Had a happy Father’s Day dinner with my family. It was recommended by a cousin & the food & cocktails were fantastic. Our server was..."
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