Bavel is one of the best middle eastern restaurants in Los Angeles for date night, especially if you want a strong option in Arts District.
Ori Menashe and Genevieve Gergis built something in the Arts District that the Los Angeles dining conversation has not been able to stop referencing since it opened — a soaring, high-ceilinged room that photographers and date-planners return to almost as reliably as the people who come specifically for the food.
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Bavel is listed in the moderate price range. Check the restaurant's current menu for available dishes and prices. Menus, availability, and prices can change, so confirm current details before visiting.
Check the current menuBavel looks like a good night-out option in Arts District in Los Angeles because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. It also holds a 4.6 rating across 1,900 Google reviews.
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Bavel is a Middle Eastern restaurant located in Arts District, Los Angeles. Ori Menashe and Genevieve Gergis built something in the Arts District that the Los Angeles dining conversation has not been able to stop referencing since it opened — a soaring, high-ceilinged room that photographers and date-planners return to almost as reliably as the people who come specifically for the food.
Bavel is best for date night, arts district dinner, group dinner, industrial, stylish. Bavel looks like a good night-out option in Arts District in Los Angeles because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. It also holds a 4.6 rating across 1,900 Google reviews.
Bavel is in the moderate price range (moderate). Google rating: 4.6 from 1,900 reviews
Bavel holds a 4.6 Google rating from 1,900 reviews. Bavel looks like a good night-out option in Arts District in Los Angeles because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. It also holds a 4.6 rating across 1,900 Google reviews.
Bavel is located at 500 Mateo St #102, Los Angeles, CA 90013, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.
Yes, Bavel accepts reservations. You can book a table online through their reservations page.
Yes — Bavel is tagged for date night dining. Bavel looks like a good night-out option in Arts District in Los Angeles because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. It also holds a 4.6 rating across 1,900 Google reviews.
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