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Bavel

6.9Locals Score / 10

#20 of 20 Restaurants in Los Angeles

Known forOri MenasheArts DistrictJames Beard nominated
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The sibling restaurant to Bestia, Bavel explores Middle Eastern cuisine through the same lens of house-made everything and wood-fire cooking. The hummus with lamb neck, the whole roasted cauliflower, and the lamb kebabs are standouts. Like Bestia, reservations require advance planning and the noise level is high.

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Hours
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Price$$$
Phone(213) 232-4966
Websitebaveldtla.com
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Last verifiedJuly 14, 2026

Locals Score

6.9/10
  • Value7.0
  • Iconic7.0
  • Excellence9.0
  • Crowd level8.5
  • Authenticity8.0
  • Accessibility6.5
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Last reviewed July 14, 2026 by AskTheCity Editorial.