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Ysabel

3.8 (2k reviews)
Closed • 6:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)
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Moderate noise
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Upscale
Outdoor seating

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Fluffy Breakfast Pancakes, Breakfast Potatoes and Salmon Eggs Benedict - yum, so filling.
Kathy Z.

Years and years ago, this place used to be IT. Ysabel was popppppping on the weekends, and attracted groups and groups of people living their best LA life. The food was great, the vibes were there, and the decor added to the swanky ambiance. I even remember all of the pictures we'd take in front of their iconic wall of faces! I still have them, and they serve as souvenirs of wonderful memories... Good times. I recently went back to Ysabel on a Friday night and it was much different than what I remember. The environment was quiet, it was about 1/5 full if not a little less, and the food was just okay. It reminded me a bit of Lavo, just before they announced they were shutting business down. Ysabel was unfortunately not great about accommodating a food allergy at our table. Other restaurants swap ingredients or make suggestions or offer up alternatives, but Ysabel pointed out a couple of sides and deterred us from most of the menu. Not the best experience. The food we tried was okay... nothing to write home about, nothing I felt I had to come back for ASAP, and especially not for their price point. Disappointing but not all that surprising - seems like another LA place that has lost its way a bit through the years, especially post-COVID. Valet parking is your best bet here.

Harold V.

We went to Ysabel for my wife's birthday and it's a pretty perfect birthday spot if you're parents looking to feel like you actually went out on the town. Especially if you live in the Valley and rarely go over the hill after 6pm. Ysabel has been on our radar as one of those celebrity/Instagram-friendly spots, and the space is the first thing that stands out. You enter through a small, tunnel-like corridor off busy Fairfax, with almost nothing visible from the street. Then you walk in and feel transported. The patio is a must with its twinkly trees, candles, white booths, marble tables and enough LA-ness to make the night feel a little special. We were honestly happy just being there on a beautiful summer evening. The cocktails were delicious and very aesthetic, though not exactly strong for our tolerance levels. Maybe that says more about us than the drinks. Still, delicious. We mostly ordered seafood and everything was solid for a three-dollar-sign restaurant. Good, but nothing life-changing. The warm apple pie-style dessert in a cute cast-iron pan with maple ice cream was excellent and probably the highlight. We went at 6pm on a Wednesday, so it wasn't too busy, which we liked. But as we were leaving, it started to pick up and we realized a little more people energy and people-watching would've been nice. Service was fine, but not especially warm. Our waitress did her job, but she started off pretty low-energy and only became more engaging toward the end. Food came out relatively quickly, though. I gave it 4 stars mainly because the service lacked a little enthusiasm. But if you're celebrating something special and don't mind spending $100+ per person, Ysabel is definitely that spot.

Diane K.

I went to Ysabel on May 4th, 2024, and it recently came up again in my social media memories, which reminded me of the place. At that time, I went there with my mom for brunch, and I remember the atmosphere being really nice. The food was delicious, the staff was friendly, and overall it was a very enjoyable experience.

Antonio G.

Decadence wrapped in great service, great ambiance, and high quality food that I find to be unmatched. If my queen is happy, I am happy.

Cauliflower Steak
Chrissy L.

The Cauliflower Steak at Ysabel was beautifully roasted with a tender center and just the right amount of char. The creamy hummus, confit garlic, crispy chickpeas, and spinach rounded everything out. Nice vegan dish.

Salmon Tartare
Maria O.

Trendy, cute super trendy, pretty, vibrant spot great for Fridays and Saturdays gatherings! It's usually crowded so would definitely need to make a reservation, however, you can chill in the bar (they have 2 inside bars) or by the stairs while waiting. Cocktails are a piece of art! I had cactus and it was absolutely amazing! Atmosphere is very nice and even feels slightly private, even though place is super crowded (probably table that are far-ish from each other help). Food was delicious- from appetizers like fries and Brussels sprouts to hand cut rigatoni and chicken snitzel! Work of art. The only thing that was slightly annoying was that waiters were trying to make us pay before we haven't even finished our courses and drinks yet, it felt a little rude, but we all gotta do what we gotta do. Overall- worth coming and hanging!

Sophia H.

Had a wonderful experience at Ysabel. Group of us made same day reservation around 6 pm and it was empty. The ambiance is beautiful, I love the lights on the trees! The food was fantastic. Each dish was made to perfection no notes. The drinks were equally as delicious. Our waiter knew the menu and had some great recommendations for the table. Would absolutely come back for date night if I'm in the area.

Ruby M.

I was having trouble finding a birthday dine spot, and I came across this beautiful gem. From start to finish I've got to say it was one of the best experiences I have had at a restaurant in awhile. The server was super knowledgeable and broke down the menu as first timers, I ordered the miso salmon and my boyfriend had their vodka pasta with chicken. We both were in awe of these two plates, the miso salmon was packed with flavor and paired so well with their "black forbidden rice." The vodka pasta had the perfect kick to it. Our drinks were delicious! I ordered the something about cherry drink, which was a vodka based cocktail (not my usual) , but I wanted to try something other than a margarita. Thank you to the Ysabel team for making my birthday dinner so special, they even add a birthday card along with your dessert! Now moving onto the ambiance, it was one of the most beautiful, most intimate/romantic restaurants I've been to in awhile. I loved that they had trees with lights in the restaurant, and roses hanging from the trees. The iconic steps make for great Instagram pictures!

Lemon spaghetti, Artichoke tortellini, roasted corn
Viv N.

This place was amazing. We went for an anniversary and the vibe was very much romantic/moody garden. Ambiance is on point, but more importantly, the food was SO good. Like I'm still dreaming about it, man. * Kimchi Brussel Sprouts: perfect balance of flavors. I'm a kimchi fanatic but if it isn't your vibe, I don't think the kimchi flavor was very strong or apparent. * Lemon spaghetti: our server asked us if we wanted burrata with it. The answer will always be yes. It was SO good. My favorite dish. So simple but so flavorful at the same time. * Artichoke tortellini: this dish was so unique. The presentation was gorgeous. Idk what was in the sauce but it was like Crack. * Roasted corn: if you like esquites, you will love this. * Chocolate cake & ice cream: the ice was lovely but the cake was average. Still enjoyed it but it was not the standout of the meal. Our server was so nice and attentive. I wish I could remember her name but she had an Aussie accent (I think) and looked like/reminded me of Margot Robbie thanks for the lovely experience!

Christina T.

Came here for a birthday dinner and left kind of disappointed. Didn't know what to expect here but with all the good reviews, I was expecting something but received nothing. They offer valet parking! Food was good, but in a city like LA, nothing really stood out to me. Presentation of the food was real pretty though! The ambiance and vibes were stunning and beautiful with plenty of seats. There's an outdoor and indoor seating, which we opted for outdoors. It was nighttime so lights were very, very, very dim. Service was okay, we did sit there for a while before anyone took our order. This place is a solid 2.2/5.

Salmon
Christine K.

Oh. My. Gosh. This may be my new favorite restaurant in LA. I feel like I've seen this place all over my feed but thought it was just going to be an aesthetic place with mid food. no. The food was insane. My chicken Milanese was quite literally the best thing I have ever ate. It was super crispy and had like dates to make sweet but lemony greens to make it sour and omg I could go on and on about how great it was. And the vibes were just cherry on top like I am already thinking of when I can go back.

Hand Cut Rigatoni
Jamie W.

Ysabel is a cute restaurant with an outdoor upscale vibe. I shared the rigatoni and lemon pasta with my friend, and both pastas tasted fresh and had good sauces. As an appetizer we got the spicy tuna tartar, which is served on crispy rice. Wasn't the best I've had and was kind of pricy, but was solid. For my friend's birthday, they were able to put together a small dessert which was molten chocolate cake with ice cream. They have a lot of staff that were attentive to our table. This included people designated to refilling waters, which was needed several times because their water glasses were so small. One small comment I would have is that their metal chairs were uncomfortable for dining for close to 2 hours, and we would have much preferred another seating option.

Multigrain Multigrain Flatbread
Sejal S.

This a hidden gem in Weho. It's great for a date night. We went on a Tuesday night so the service was quick. They have plenty of vegetarian and vegan options. The portion sizes are shareable.

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Are they currently open for brunch hour on the weekends or not ? little confused about the operating hours.

Ysabel no longer has brunch service!

Can you ask for virgin drinks/ non alcoholic drinks?

Absolutely! There's lots of options for non alcoholic drinks.

I'm allergic to eggs and nuts - is the pasta made with eggs and is there anything with nuts?

Some of the pastas are made with egg (the lobster ravioli and the tagliatelle) but the rigatoni never has egg and the lemon pasta can easily be made without cured egg yolk shavings. In terms of nuts, there are a few things that contain almonds on… 

Do we need a reservation for brunch on Sunday?

It doesn't hurt. You can be a walk up, but make sure you're a small group of 4 or less- two is golden. We've done it plenty of times with spur of the moment brunches

Do you allow children in the restaurant on evenings?

Im not sure

Are they still open for business? If so, did their phone number change?

Are kids allowed?

Yes they do

Do they serve beer?

Yes

Do they offer takeout?

Yes they do!

If a group of 3 just want to go for drinks at 8:30pm on a Saturday (no dinner), is reservation required? No one is picking up the phone at the establishment.

You'll still need a reservation. Just keep calling because they will eventually pick up! It happened to be as well. So just keep trying(:

Can someone tell me how to get a hold of this place? i made a reservation for this weekend and i want to double check it went through but i cannot get through to their phones.

If you reserved on open table then your confirmation will be there.

Is ysabel open? I set a reservation and no one is answering the phones

Yes. They've been open. Doors open @ 6:00pm. You prob won't get an answer until closer to that time. I'm a fan of this place. Sexy ambience + great food + cocktails

Are they open for lunch on Sunday at 12 pm?

I believe they just opened for brunch so you should be able to get a table at that time.

Are the tables outside properly social distanced?

Yes they are, some table has only two seats and some with four

Parking? Street or valet? Both? How much is valet?

There are meters on the street, but very few. Valet is $8 + tip

What time do they serve food till?

Sunday to Tuesday kitchen closes at 11 last order goes in at 10:45pm Wednesday 11:30pm last order goes in at 11:15pm… 

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