SocialSoundSystem: I came back from 12 days in Tel Aviv with a new outlook on life. 1st thing I did was look for the best Israeli food in LA i could find. The shawarma is indeed the best, I'm also addicted to the sabich
Denise Hasky: The service is excellent, they kept asking every 2 secs if we needed something else..the shawarma out of this world. The kebabs delicious, loved the salads.
D.J. Markuson: The shawarma pita is incredible. Try it but be prepared to crave it every few days. It's also a sizable meal
2. Pita Bar and Grill
519 N Fairfax Ave (Rosewood), Los Angeles, CA
Mediterranean Restaurant · Mid-City West · 29 tips and reviews
Valeria Kholostenko: Side of Shawarma and house combo salad feeds 2, and soooo delicious!
Katrina Hafford: Get the chicken and lamb shawarma and a mint lemonade!
M Heider: Their falafel is vegan and it is delicious! You can get it on pita, baguette, wrap or plate.
3. Urban Garden
446 N Fairfax Ave (Rosewood), Los Angeles, CA
Mediterranean Restaurant · Mid-City West · 9 tips and reviews
Dave West: Fresh, Homemade, Mediterranean Food with Plenty of Vegetarian & Vegan Options, Crispy Skin Rotisserie Chicken, and the only 100% Lamb Shawarma in Los Angeles
Savannah Garrett: Ok, it could be because it is 420 but the redhead waitress was über über high, messed up order, etc. but the food is amazing .
Chris Ledermuller: The lentils are no longer in the menu. Bring back the spiced lentils!
4. Mezze @mezze_la
401 N LA Cienega Blvd (at Westmount Dr.), West Hollywood, CA
Mediterranean Restaurant · 23 tips and reviews
Tobie C: Flatbreads are delicious & pitas are made to order! Do NOT miss the Schwarma.
Lindsay Hancock: The shawarma here is DELICIOUS!!! http://thesuiteworld.com/blog/mezze-best-mediterranean-fine-dining-gourmet-los-angeles-hollywood/
AskMen: If you’re not in the mezze (sharing) mood, large plate selections include striped bass with eggplant and soujouk, or lamb shoulder with green wheat and dukkah spice. Read more.
6. Mendocino Farms
8.5
175 S Fairfax Ave (at W 3rd St), Los Angeles, CA
Sandwich Spot · Mid-City West · 105 tips and reviews
Jeremy Barlow: Delicious array of sandwiches, salads, and deli sides. The cane sugar root beer is also impressive!
Brody Brown: Honestly I could eat the Not So Fried Chicken Sandwich (with BBQ sauce) 7 times a week...as opposed to the four times a week I usually currently eat it. #rawr #chomp #yum
Cheryl Taguma: Fun staff and free samples while you wait for your to-go order! Kurobuta pork belly banh mi is fantastic.
7. Rascal
801 S LA Brea Ave (8th St), Los Angeles, CA
New American Restaurant · Miracle Mile · 34 tips and reviews
Janice Chung: The cold duck, a sparkly sangria. Delicious! Food is great and super friendly staff.
Scott Perry: A lot of the David Lynch film 'Lost Highway' was filmed at the Firestone across the street
@boujeeandbroke: The food is phenomenal! And at a great price. The hamburger is the best I've ever had! Try the sangria. And the host and staff are very friendly especially the bartender.
8. ink.
8360 Melrose Ave (at Kings Rd), Los Angeles, CA
American Restaurant · Mid-City West · 186 tips and reviews
Valerie Brown: Extremely impressive from a beloved Top Chef. Order the mind-blowing snap peas blessed with liquid nitrogen for the perfect temperature, Halibut, didn't love the apple dessert - gastronomy overload.
Los Angeles Times: Ink, the new restaurant by 'Top Chef' champion Michael Voltaggio, features cutting-edge cuisine that is exciting and very much the chef's unique vision. Read more.
LA Weekly: Best of LA 2012 - Best Culinary Cocktails. Bartenders keep up with chef Michael Voltaggio's penchant for highly conceptual, designer food with a list of designer drinks.Try the Cold Brew, it's badass! Read more.
Neal U.: Pampas Grill = Cheap, amazing Brazilian food. Make sure to try the Russian bakery too.
The Most Interesting Man in the World: I prefer picking an exotic piece of fruit myself, however dangerous the circumstances, but the quality and selection of tastes here might be worth risking your life for as well, should it be crowded.
Bravo: A small glimpse into Old Hollywood with produce stands and lots of really good food stalls. -Danielle Keene, Top Chef Just Desserts
11. STK LA
755 N LA Cienega Blvd (at Waring Ave), Beverly Hills, CA
Steakhouse · Beverly Hills · 68 tips and reviews
Wijdan Omar: So glad I stopped here while traveling. By far the best steakhouse I've ever been to. Great atmosphere and extraordinary food and service. Totally recommended👍
Bravo: One of my favorite places. -Jacqueline Laurita, Real Housewives of NJ
Epicurious: This place is as trendy as LA gets, with its chic interior and paparazzi outside at all times to spot a young Hollywood starlet. Try the delectable Parmesan truffle fries with your bone-in ribeye.