my first time going to Carmel and i absolutely LOVED it. my friend took me out to Carmel on…read moreSaturday and made reservations same day on their website. Carmel is on the streets of melrose with valet parking and street parking. When walking in it was CRAZZYY packed. i had no idea how popular this place is. when checking in at the front, our reservations was set for 1015pm & it did take a few minutes to get seated at our table but it is okay because the hosts was really nice to reassure us about our table. i loved the ambiance, the decoration, & the music that was playing that night. our waiter i think his name was quinn was absolutely wonderful and friendly. he really made our first time experience memorable. i love when waiters offer their suggestions on what their favorites are on the menu. i most definitely had to try their moroccan pita bread and ooommmgggg absolutely delicious bread ever!! It was so fluffy and well seasoned on top!! i need like 10 of them to take home! ahah! i got myself to try their red snapper schnitzel with dill cucumber salad & their Calabrian chili aioli and it was 10/10!!!! sooo good omg! my friend got their short ribbed pappardelle pasta and i also tried it myself and it was really good! shoutout to whoever was the chef that night absolutely amazing food! our drinks were really good too. it took the bar awhile to make our drinks but once our drinks came to our table it was well worth it. My friend & myself we always order each a shot of tequila whenever we go out to eat & this place has some really good tequila!! We ordered the jaffa breeze cocktail and wow that drink was absolutely deliciously refreshing. it's like a cucumber drink & we could've had like 5 of those drinks! i think i got myself the watermelon gimlet which was good but not as good as the jaffa breeze. to end our night, we got dessert. they have really yummy dessert options. we got the malabi sundae, seems like it was really popular that night. it was absolutely creamy and delicious. 10/10 most definitely recommend to try this dessert! our overall experience was absolutely wonderful & i most definitely want to come back and try their brunch menu!

The grilled peach burrata & the gluten free vodka pasta were some of the best dishes I've had in…read moreLA. The gluten free pasta I still think about, people at our table who weren't even gluten free liked that version better than the regular. I've been a few times, and the cocktails are just okay to me but that pasta is all I need.

We just got home from dinner here and my wife and I loved it. The food was absolutely top notch. We…read morestarted with the potatoes in garlic sauce and an order of the haroumi and watermelon. What a great kick off! As for our mains, we both ordered a variation of the combo plates. I had the chicken tawook and beef. The Mrs. had the chicken and lamb. All good. Based on the food alone, we would recommend this place to anyone with a beating heart and more importantly, a mouth. This is quality food at a quality price. The atmosphere? Really great. It's a little dark and twinkly inside which sets a nice tone. There is cool artwork adorning every piece of wall, the place is very easy on the eyes...including the restrooms. Very clean. Our sever, didn't catch his name, but what a nice dude. Was super helpful without being "too much" he should teach a server class. He's pretty much who you want taking care of your table. He knew the menu well and made great suggestions. It was actually refreshing. We will come back, most likely with the family. Our waiter told us that they can accommodate larger groups which is great. I recently ate food at Saffy's and I didn't enjoy it one bit. The servings there are too small, too pretentious and too overpriced. Open Sesame is the exact opposite and that's why it rules. A wonderful experience in Beverly Boulevard.

How Do I Start This Rationally ? Atmosphere Is A 5/5. Service Is 5/5. Food was 2.5/5. I Will…read moreExplain. If You A Charging $145 For A Group Platter, Then Everything Must Me PERFECT ! The Chicken Shawarma Was Inedible Because Is Was Obviously Dry And Lying Around For The Next Customer. The Beef Was Good. The Beef Shawarma Was AMAZING ! Probably The Best Thing. On The Menu. Tabouli Was Great. $260 With Tip Divided By Three Is Too Expensive For My First Experience Here. I Told The Manager That They Shouldn't Have Served The Chicken Shawarma If It Was Dry. Anyways.

Conducive environment and a nice shisha, the food is okay and it's really a nice place to hang out…read morewith friends

Good hookah and really tasty pizza. The French fries were also solid. The only downside is parking…read more-- it's very hard to find a spot since the area is always busy. Overall, a good experience!

The food is amazing! There seems to be only one worker during the time we went so it does take a…read morewhile for you to get your food but it was worth the wait. I really needed to use the restroom but there isnt a restroom there. There is a hookah lounge next door that seems to be connected, so if you need the restroom you can use that one!

I was disappointed....The food is typically fresh and good, but ordering from a wall tablet makes…read morethe dine-in experience feel impersonal--especially at these prices. Human interaction adds something important to the dining experience. Today was my first time ordering delivery. The price was significantly higher with fees, yet the food lacked the sauces and flavor I normally experience in person. The small side sauces I usually receive were also missing. I also ordered the $7 hummus for the first time. The portion was substantially smaller than pictured, with whole chickpeas and oil/sauce filling the center. Unfortunately, the hummus itself was very bland and tasted more like basic supermarket hummus. Based on this experience, I would not order delivery again.

We went with a few couples and everything was delicious. I honestly don't understand how this place…read moredoesn't have 5 stars. The service was excellent. They kept replacing our plates with clean ones throughout the night, and the staff was very patient and attentive. The atmosphere was fun and the whole place had a great vibe. The food was amazing. The truffle burrata was so good that we ordered another one, and we also ordered the tuna tartare twice! Yes, it's an expensive restaurant, but in my opinion it's worth every dollar. I will definitely be coming back!!!

First time here. We we celebrating our Anniversary and therefore it was an important evening. I…read moremade the reservation and made a specific request for a private table with a view of the city. The day before, I called them to remind them of the importance of the evening and my seating request. So, with all my efforts, why did I have to reject two completely unacceptable tables and engage a Manager to get a halfway decent table? Our server was Catalina and we loved her!! Her amazing energy and smile, really changed the entire vibe. Thank you Catalina for being so incredibly nice, friendly and helpful. I'm really not into spicy food and Casa Madera specializes in spicy. So, I had a very bland Striped Bass and equally uneventful street corn. My gf loved her meal. She had the Prime Filet and enjoyed it. We started out with the Ceviche and it was excellent. Based on the overall experience, we will not return. However, I sincerely hope that the management team formally recognizes Catalina for her incredible customer service!

The food was delicious, we ordered several dishes and all were amazing. Service was exceptional,…read moreour server Kelsey was extremely attentive and all her menu suggestions were on point! The host staff were friendly and personable. Overall it was an amazing experience and I would recommend it to anyone.

I cannot recommend @layarestaurant enough! Such a cool vibe and beautiful outdoor restaurant with a…read morelive dj. We got their chicken skewer and Wagyu beef skewer. Both excellent. Super tender and I love that the skewers come with sauces and grilled veggies. I also recommend getting the hummus and pita so you can make little wraps. Honestly this was enough food for both of us already. They also have a rose pistachio cotton candy ice cream. Not too sweet and I loved the floral notes. It was perfect and not over powering. Honestly a great date night experience. Laya 1430 N Cahuenga Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028

Came to Nua for brunch with friends and really enjoyed it…read more It feels like a little hidden garden in the middle of Beverly Hills -- relaxed, pretty, and very comfortable. We ordered a few things to share, and I especially liked the hummus with warm pita. The burger and fries were good too, simple but satisfying. And I have to mention our server -- such a happy, friendly guy! His smile and energy made our brunch even more enjoyable. Good food, good company, beautiful setting... sometimes that's all you need for a lovely Saturday brunch.

Decided to stop by random morning during the week when, hopefully, there wouldn't be a long line…read more Liz greeted pleasantly by staff and shown to any table I wanted. Nice atmosphere, would be a great spot for a brunch or lunch with friends. Doesn't get too loud even though it's technically The menu is simple, went with the shakshuka with added sausage. Neil came out very hot. All their greenies were fresh. Never had to ask for water refills, and the food was good.

I decided to kick off DineLA at LadyHawk. I have been to LadyHawk a few times now and have yet to…read morebe disappointed. I really like the Art Deco-inspired atmosphere, which feels like a nod to old Hollywood. It is upscale without feeling stuffy, with warm lighting, wood accents and a beautifully designed dining room. They also have a great cocktail menu with a lot of interesting choices. What I especially liked was that there weren't a lot of drinks that looked overly sweet. I ordered the Passionfruit Sour and was impressed before I even tasted it. The presentation was beautiful -- almost too pretty to drink -- and fortunately, it tasted as good as it looked. We went with the DineLA menu, which offered several choices for each course. We selected the muhammara and falafel to start, followed by the Black Tiger Shrimp, then the half chicken with toum. For dessert, we ordered the olive oil cake. Both of us left feeling very satisfied. In fact, we had to take part of the olive oil cake home. There was clearly a lot of attention to detail in both the preparation and presentation of every course. I hadn't tried the chicken on my previous visits and was surprised by just how good it was. Our server explained that it is marinated in labneh, which helps make it incredibly tender and flavorful. As with my previous experiences at LadyHawk, this felt like elevated dining. The service was equally impressive. As we were leaving, our server thanked us, the bartender thanked us, other servers thanked us, and the host asked how everything had been. I commented to my spouse that from the moment we approached the front desk, everyone we interacted with was genuinely personable and friendly. Great food, beautiful surroundings and top-rate service. LadyHawk continues to impress me. I might go back for the DineLA menu a second time!

Was it good? Yes was it great? No…read more We had the lamb chops- overly fatty. Fattoush- posh version, not authentic. The drinks were amazing and the ambiance 10/10. Beautiful restaurant inside a very chic hotel

Wow this place is amazing, 1st time and we really enjoyed our dinner here…read more Food was outstanding. Every thing was delicious tasty and great flavors Service was accommodating and friendly, shout out to Maya/Naya thank you for the good service Love the ambiance here so chic Def coming back here again when I'm on LA

After years of wanting to visit The Little Door I finally got to go to celebrate my birthday with…read moremy partner. The Little Door is known for their gorgeous outdoor seating under twinkly lights but be aware you cannot garuntee a spot there - only request. We had reservations on a Sunday night and they were fairly busy around 7pm. We were taken to the back seating area which is indoor. I appreciate that they have the option of a personalized dinner menu which is what my partner got for me, and they even bring you a large envelope so you can take the menu home. It took us some time to be greeted by our waitress. I felt the service was lacking. She was nice, but I felt like we were often forgotten. For our drinks I had a cucumber gin martini and my partner had the Casanova. Both were delicious! For our appetizer, we ordered the Piri-Piri shrimp. It was 4 pieces of shrimp lined up with small circles of flatbread in between each piece, seated on top of a smoky and flavorful sauce. We both loved it! For our main meal we ordered the couscous "Royale," fresh Papardelle pasta, and roasted carrots. The couscous came with one lamp chop, stewed lamb, merguez, and chicken - with a side of sliced almonds and dried apricot for topping, extra lamb stew sauce, and the most incredible harissa. I absolutely loved this dish, it was so flavorful. The pasta was a solid dish as well, and the roasted carrots were also fantastic. For dessert, we ordered the lava cake and I had Moroccan mint tea. The lava cake was well balanced with flavor and not overly sweet. The tea was fragrant, sweet, and the best way to end the meal. Overall I had a nice first experience at The Little Door. I don't think there's much left on the menu that I would want to try. I would love if they added more Moroccan-inspired dishes to the menu to make them stand out! But I feel like I would still come back, and I recommend it as a place for date night or to celebrate a birthday.

We stumbled into Pi on Sunset after a concert nearby, looking for something to eat, and I'm SO…read morehappy they were open! My cousin and I didn't eat too much, we shared a gyro and fries, but that was enough for me to know the food here is GOOD. I immediately noticed the gyro had a little more of a Middle Eastern flavor profile than what I typically expect from a Greek restaurant, and after chatting with the owner and learning he's Lebanese, it all made sense. And I was absolutely not disappointed. The gyro was flavorful, delicious, and exactly what we needed after a night of music. The owner was also incredibly sweet and generous. He surprised us with knafeh on the house, and it was SO yummy! Warm, sweet, creamy, crunchy, just delicious. Such a thoughtful gesture and honestly the perfect ending to an already awesome night. Great food, wonderful hospitality, and the kind of unexpected experience that makes you want to come back and try more of the menu.

A few years ago I went on vacation to Lebanon and I am always comparing the food in LA to what I…read moreate in Beirut. It was around 11pm when I went inside and checked out the menu. I ordered my favorite item which is the chicken shawarma with fries. The wrap was a decent size and the flavor was pretty good but I would've preferred some garlic sauce or hummus for more flavoring. They should update their regular cut fries to steak fries which are usually better tasting with this meal, but the fries were not super hot.