Next Door is truly an amazing experience. The food and drinks are so unique and delicious! The…read moreambiance is classy yet comfortable. The service is awesome. You will feel like one of the family. For a one-of-a-kind evening out, don't miss it.

Been there before was a great experience So I Went last…read moreTuesday with my SO It wasn't good. Ambience was horrible dark couldn't see anything everyone was using phone to see menu and food Music way too loud and packed together like sardines. Food was mediocre at best We had sea bass Shushi burger and the Pasta with short ribs What can I say? Food was way too salty Due to being packed together ( owners want to make so much more money That They have to Pack is in??? Waiter kept bumping into my Chair and table Really Terrible ruined ambiance and experience If you want a crowded loud dark night-club experience with mediocre food Next door is fine I won't return If you want a tasty good dinner with a calm experience go to le carve or shilo or la gondola Much Much better

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!

Love the food and drinks! Atmosphere and decor are great too. I like their appetizers and shareable…read moredishes over their main entrees Scallops - amazing Tuna tartar - gimme!! Hummus with the eggplants - fantastic! Bread - delicious! Short rib pappadelle - way too salty :( Red snapper schnitzel - decent

I would give Mazal 6/5 stars if I could!!!…read more This food is phenomenal! The Moroccan carrots and hummus are true true standouts. The mushroom shawarma was also absolutely delicious. Also, I think that was the best pita bread I've ever had, period. We also tried the borekas, and they were perfect little bites to begin. We were celebrating my co-worker/mentee's birthday, and they brought her a yummy birthday dessert as well. And we split a great bottle of wine. Mazal is an unsuspecting beautiful experience. We found street parking but we couldn't find the actual restaurant because I just assumed the building was an apartment building. Once we finally walked through the door, inside is so lovely. I LOVE their bar countertop. We sat outside which has great vibes for summer. Cute lighting, all the works. I want to sincerely thank them for a wonderful birthday dinner for my friend. And for the superior service we received. Very warm and inviting. I can't hype up the service here enough. And we accidentally stayed significantly after closing without realizing it because we were tucked in a corner and lost in our conversation so we didn't even see the time, but we were never rushed out the door (to other diners - please do not be like us, I am so sorry we stayed so late without realizing the restaurant had closed, *yes there was another straggling table next to us who were still there as well so that's why we didn't realize the time*) again, so sorry, and thank you for being so accommodating still!

Popped in on a Saturday night for gals' dinner with a pair of friends. The location is definitely…read morenot where I'd have anticipated finding such a gem, but this place REALLY delivers! The service was top notch - attentive, friendly, & quick - all without being around too much. The potato bourekas were little puffs of heaven. The pita was so beautifully fluffy (I didn't even know it could *be* like that!!!), and the vegan labneh plate is last-meal-on-earth-worthy. I still daydream about it, & it's already been 9 days since my visit!

Update: I only reduced stars because of the menu change. Due to the prompt & thorough response…read morefrom the owner, I am updating the rating to reflect the experience. I have been to Lenny's several times. The food is absolutely delicious & the service is always friendly. Street parking only but plenty of spaces in the surrounding neighborhoods. I was there is past Sunday & the menu on their website is NOT the menu we were provided with. There was no beef or chicken being served. Only vegetarian & seafood options. Gone was their amazing brisket & ribeye. I'm not sure why they stopped serving meat but I really hope they bring back their regular menu.

Overall, while I'm not kosher, I'd be up for going back. The drinks were great and there are…read morefrequently specials going on. The corn ribs were phenomenal and the guacamole portion was generous. Other foods were good but maybe needed a little more acid and helped with a squeeze of lime. My annoyance stemmed from the fact that we had a reservation at 9pm for 9 people. Totally understandable that it's a large table. For sure. But at 10:15 when people are actively still eating and they're literally kicking us out sucked. We didn't overly linger, but they didn't take our food order for a while and some of the foods took a while to cook so half the table waited for the others. If they had mentioned at the beginning of the reservation that we had to be out by 10:15 would've been helpful to at least plan out our dinner and order earlier.

This place is an institution - 72 years of Schwartz's Bakery in LA. There is a reason this place…read morehas lasted! We bought seeded rye, challah, another bread I can't recall ( it's in the freezer though) and several danishes. The seeded rye is out of this world! The danishes- one chocolate croissant type, one almond, are really delish. Honestly, The chocolate is a little dry for my taste but still yummy! The challah, absolutely terrific! Makes super sandwiches! The man behind the counter who helped us was friendly and we had a nice chat with him. Always makes the experience better when people are friendly! Nice help, excellent baked goods, I'd definitely come back if I am ever in LA again!

Outstanding matzo ball soup, maybe the best I've had. The pastrami sandwich was very very goodl. We…read morewill be back!

My experience here was really good! The check-in process was smooth, and our waiter was extremely…read morehelpful when it came to explaining and recommending things on the menu. I really appreciated that he didn't just recommend the most expensive items--he actually suggested some of the popular dishes that people usually order. The tiramisu was excellent. It tasted homemade and fresh, not like something store-bought. The carbonara pizza was also really good--light but still filling. I'd recommend sharing it because, at least for me, the portion was pretty big. I went here on a double date and would definitely most definitely recommend it to you guy who looking for Itilian restaurants to go to it warm and cozy and very welcoming.. Overall, I had a great experience here. The food was delicious, the service was great, and our waiter made the experience even better. Definitely recommend checking this place out!

A friend took me to Oste for a belated birthday dinner, and since it was my first time there, I was…read morecurious to see what all the buzz was about. We arrived a little early for our reservation, and even though they were busy, they seated us right away outside. Our table was along the walkway, which wouldn't necessarily be my first choice next time, but I appreciated that they got us settled without making us wait around. The outdoor area had a relaxed neighborhood feel, and it was nice being outside while the evening was warm. We started with the Fiori di Zucca. The squash blossoms were stuffed with ricotta and Parmigiano, lightly fried, and served with marinara. They were good, although they weren't the dish I found myself thinking about afterward. That honor goes to the mussels. I wasn't expecting them to be my favorite thing we ordered, but they absolutely were. The broth was flavorful enough that I kept going back to it after the mussels were gone, which is usually my personal test for whether a mussel dish has done its job. We also shared the Pappardelle alla Vaccinara with braised oxtail ragù, Parmigiano, and rosemary oil. The ragù had a deep, meaty flavor, and I liked how the rosemary oil cut through some of the richness. It was a solid pasta, but the mussels still won the night for me. My cocktail was light and refreshing, with cucumber and mint, and worked especially well with dinner outside. Everything we ordered was flavorful, and the meal made for a lovely belated birthday dinner. Parking around this stretch of 3rd can be a little tricky. I ended up finding street parking a few blocks away, but Oste does offer valet, which would have saved me the neighborhood parking hunt. For a first visit, I'm glad I finally got to try Oste. It was a relaxed, flavorful dinner and a really nice way to celebrate a belated birthday.

I came here because it was close to where I was already at. This is kosher * ada friendly. With a…read morewashing station pre meal. It's a little loud because it was a popular meal time. I got the kosher bread thing and the person I was with got the smash cheeseburger the double cheeseburger didn't have cheese. They make kosher nut cheeses. Was told because it's kosher there was none. also got yam fries. The food was soooo good. The short ribs basically melt in your mouth ( it's shredded) the price was okay for what we got because the food was soooo good.

Unfortunately, this was not a pleasant experience. The food itself was underwhelming, with most…read moremenu items seeming to be deep-fried. We paid $68 for two salads and an order of fries, which felt overpriced for the quality and portions. What really stood out, however, was the customer service. I visited with my mother and my toddler son. Since my son wasn't going to eat fried food, I bought him a fruit smoothie from a neighboring business. While we were already in line paying for our order, the owner or manager approached us and informed us that outside food and drinks were not allowed because the restaurant is kosher. Although he said he would make an exception this one time, he approached us again while we were waiting outside for our food. We had chosen to sit outside because the restaurant was crowded, loud, and stuffy inside. Despite us not causing any issues, he again insisted that the smoothie could not be on the premises and began explaining that his license could be suspended due to association rules. We politely told him it wasn't a problem and decided to take our food to go. I understand businesses have policies, but the way the situation was handled felt unnecessarily confrontational, especially considering the drink was for a toddler and we had already spent nearly $70 at the restaurant. Between the mediocre food, high prices, and rude customer service, I would not return. There are plenty of better dining options in the area.

Very friendly and helpful staff. The beef short ribs are incredible. I've purchased their king…read moresalmon as well and it was enough for a big dinner party. Looking forward to coming back here. There's parking right in front of the store as well

I had heard some good reviews that Rabbi's daughter a 4.5 so I went to go check it out and I got…read morethe pastrami sandwich which is supposed to come on a baguette and it basically comes on a roll not even the special it was almost like a hotdog bun and there is barely any enough pastrami in the sandwich to have it even overpower the bread. Very overpriced..... the meat is good what little there is of it.

Amazing food !! Super home vibes …read more. got the sabich pita & small matza ball soup and they where delicious!!!

This great place is small, so slow down or you will miss it. It is ever so cute inside. It has fun…read moreart that my grandson loves. It is super clean and just a fun place to go. It is Israeli food, but also quite American as well. It has a wonderful Mediterranean flare. All of their food is Kosher, which is always nice and all of it is just great. The menu is not huge, but it does not need to be. They have something for everyone. We love the service. Some of the servers have been there awhile and they know everything and if you are looking for other Kosher places or even a Temple if you are a visitor, they have you covered. The servers are always smiling and are great with kids. It is super family friendly. We love all their food, but a must have is their Matza Ball soup. It is perfection from the soup to the Matza Ball. You can get it in a cup or bowl. We have been here a few times over the years, sometimes for breakfast and other times for lunch. Their Shakshukah is a great way to start your morning. It is a wonderful breakfast item. It comes with eggs and salad with a great home made tomato sauce. They also have just eggs if you want. For lunch we love the Israeli Vegetables Salad, which has Finely cut assorted vegetables with lemon dressing, tomatoes and cucumber. It is the bomb. If you want to be daring, get their combination salad, which is a combination of all their salads. It is so good. Their Humus is great and has a wonderful lemon juice and olive oil. All of their Pita sandwiches are tasty as well. Another favorite is their grilled salmon. It is cooked perfectly and you will love the fresh flavor. There is not one thing not to like here, so go and have fun and relax.

Things were just "okay". The pitas were slightly charred, not in a good way. At my request for some…read moreolive oil for the hummus (not an unreasonable request from an Israeli food truck) the person serving said they have no olive oil. My order of Sabich was turned down because they had no hard boiled eggs. I ordered a shakshuka, and opted for double the hummus instead of salad. Despite asking for a very spicy shakshuka, it arrived lackluster without a hint of spice. Food 3 out of 5 Cleanliness 1 out of 5 Ambiance 2 out of 5 Please note, the truck is parked in a run down part of town, but parking was available

While the schwarma was good, the "kabob" is completely inedible without sauce. I ordered hummus and…read morethey gave me this slimy Israeli salad instead. Never in my life have I ever had bad "kabob" beware. This is not kabob. It is like a patty. And it tastes awful. Do your business a favor and discontinue this item from your menu