Bavel – Middle Eastern
Lush greenery cascades from the soaring ceilings of this vibrant, industrial-chic sanctuary, where the air hums with energy and the intoxicating aroma of wood-fired spices. Velvety swirls of hummus topped with spicy duck 'nduja and smoky, charred baba ghanoush invite communal feasting, while delicate plates of dry-aged trout crudo and honeyed grilled dates offer a masterclass in balancing bold, earthy heat with bright, fresh textures. Every bite captures the soul of the Levant, transforming a meal into a spirited celebration of ancient flavors reimagined for a modern, sun-drenched palate.
500, Mateo Street, Los Angeles, CA, 90013 +12132324966 https://baveldtla.com0Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Price range: $$
Dietary options: keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, raw-food, tlc, lectin-free, macrobiotic
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 5:00 PM - 12:00 AM
- Sunday
- 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Menu
Spreads
- Hummus Mashaushe - $16: creamy & chunky white & black garbanzo, tomato, black pepper, zhoug, blistered pita Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hummus Duck 'Nduja - $19: tahini, parsley, cilantro, sumac, pita Dietary tags: Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baba Ghanoush - $19: smoked eggplant & kabocha squash, sheep's milk, urfa, dukkah, marjoram, fried pita Available at: dinner, lunch
- Farm Cheese - $21: borage za'atar, savory, black sesame buckwheat toast Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
- Chicken Liver Paté - $24: prune rose jam, thyme, urfa, marash, black sesame buckwheat toast Available at: dinner, lunch
Appetizers
- Marinated Olives - $9: cinnamon, citrus, sheep's milk feta Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Dates - $24: aged lamb merguez, yogurt, brown butter, nigella seed, almonds, thyme Available at: dinner, lunch
- Butter Lettuce Salad - $22: green tahini vinaigrette, kohlrabi, bulgarian feta, sesame, pickled cabbage, lime leaves Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Moroccan Carrots - $24: rose pickled beets, whipped feta, coriander, dill Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dry Aged Trout Crudo - $32: coconut citrus broth, charred chili & onion, kumquat, turmeric ginger oil, kaffir lime Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Raw-Food, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuna Kibbeh Nayyeh - $32: burnt garlic toum, fresno, fingerlime, turmeric oil, crispy rice, laffa Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Sprouting Cauliflower - $24: vegetable curry sauce, coriander yogurt, green fenugreek, cilantro Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eggplant Tempura - $28: beet borani, smoked habanero, date molasses, cumin, black sesame, mint, dill Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Kohlrabi - $25: honey mushroom tzatziki, brown butter, burnt harissa powder, dill, red vein sorrel Dietary tags: Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oyster Mushroom Kebab - $28: lovage & avocado purée, sumac, meyer lemon, cilantro Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Prawns - $36: harissa marinade, cured zucchini & cucumber tzatziki, fresh herbs, lime Dietary tags: Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Quail - $28: cumin chili xo, tomato & cucumber raita, rose petal, cilantro, fried mustard seed Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Potato Flatbread - $28: eggplant, feta, hawaij walnuts, brown butter, wildflower honey, fried rosemary Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Malawach - $26: ancient grain crispy layered bread, grated tomato, dill crème fraîche, soft egg, strawberry zhoug Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Grilled Dorade - $52: smoked whole seed chermoula, cilantro, lime, turnips Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Aged Half Duck - $66: grilled breast skewer & confit leg, carob, pistachio tahini, dried flowers, chicory salad Dietary tags: Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
- Slow Roasted Lamb Neck Shawarma - $63: tahini, ajika, pickled vegetables, carob molasses, laffa Dietary tags: Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wagyu Beef Cheek Tagine - $64: pomegranate, herbs, cipollini agrodolce, sage, cinnamon, crispy shallots, koshari rice Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Whole Lamb Rack - $92: green amba rub, garlic yogurt, charred papaya, savory, fried curry leaf Available at: dinner, lunch
- 28oz Wanderer Ribeye - $130: fermented mushroom cream, marinated cucumbers, dill Available at: dinner
Sides
- Additional Bread - $5: blistered pita, fried pita, black sesame buckwheat toast, or laffa Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Pink Lady Apple Turnover - $17: walnut miso ice cream, soft whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Apple Prune Cake - $17: date toffee sauce, whipped creme fraîche Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Nougat Ice Cream Bar - $17: dark pecan caramel, chocolate butter cake, chocolate shell Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Persian Lime Tart - $16: black sesame and buckwheat pate sucre, soft cream
- Chocolate Lavender Donuts - $16: malted milk chocolate ice cream, soft whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Baked Alaska - $18: pineapple & satsuma mandarin sherbets, chiffon cake, toasted meringue, maraschino cherry Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, TLC
Beverages
- Dinah Cocktail - $18: Highball – aperitivo & amaro blend, soda water, expressed lemon, candied cherries Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Leyla Cocktail - $18: Cobbler - amontillado sherry, raspberry three ways, lemon, borage flower Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Hadar Cocktail - $18: Shandy - mezcal, pineapple two ways, ipa, genepy, lime, sage Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Semira Cocktail - $18: Hemingway Daiquiri – reposado tequila, haitian rhum, grapefruit, chamomile, fennel, lemon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Khoda Cocktail - $18: Sour - scotch whisky, amontillado sherry, carrot, banana, fennel, dill Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Zarif Cocktail - $20: Martini-ish – pink peppercorn botanical spirit, melon aperitif, extra dry & bianco vermouths, kaffir lime leaf Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Mahmud Cocktail - $19: Amaro Manhattan – kentucky bourbon, calabrian amaro, pineau de charentes, lemon peel Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Nebuchadnezzar Cocktail - $20: Old Fashioned – lamb fat bourbon, rye, kashmiri, date, bitters, lemon peel
- 1903 Lager (Half) - $6: Craftsman Brewing / Pasadena, California Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- 1903 Lager (Full) - $11: Craftsman Brewing / Pasadena, California Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Dry-Hopped Tart Saison - $16: Cellador Ales / Torrance, California Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- West Coast IPA (Half) - $6: Skyduster Brewery, Los Angeles, California Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- West Coast IPA (Full) - $11: Skyduster Brewery, Los Angeles, California Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Coke - $5: Soda
- Diet Coke - $5: Soda
- Sumac Pomegranate Lemonade - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Housemade Ginger Beer - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Housemade Ginger Ale - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Housemade Lemon-Lime Soda - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Iced Tea - $6: yunnan black gold
- Hot Tea - $5: august uncommon metropolitan black / august uncommon fig & chamommile herbal / jing whole leaf peppermint
- Coffee - $5: verve. regular or decaf.
- Espresso (Single Shot) - $5: verve. regular or decaf Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Espresso (Cappuccino or Latte) - $6: verve Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Carnivore
Restaurants near Bavel
- TBLA Catering & Cafe — Middle Eastern
- Sultan Chicken Restaurant — Middle Eastern
- Shekarchi Bar & Grill — Middle Eastern
- Ali Mama Cafe — Middle Eastern
- The Halal Guys — Middle Eastern
- Kreation — Middle Eastern
- Mashti Malone's — Middle Eastern
- Bowery Bungalow — Middle Eastern
- Saffy's — Middle Eastern
- Kismet — Middle Eastern
- Carousel Restaurant — Middle Eastern
- Ara's Shawarma — Middle Eastern
