Named as one of the 99 Essential Restaurants by Jonathan Gold in LA Weekly. As seen on Food Network’s Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. Family-run joint since 1982. Showcasing a mix of homestyle Lebanese, Armenian and Middle Eastern cuisine. All our dishes are prepared from scratch with only the freshest, high quality ingredients. Our recipes have been in our family for decades.
Levant Bistro is a place to gather with friends and family to experience delicious Levantine cuisine and freshly baked pastries, served with our unique beverages. We believe that good food feeds the tummy and soul, so it is to be respected and cooked with positive intentions, using organic, clean practices and foods free of artificial additives, harmful ingredients, or GMOs.Our menu is created around seasonal ingredients that we prepare fresh every day, so our selections vary based on availability. We use extra-virgin olive oil and grapeseed oil for sautéing; organic ghee, grass-fed butter, and/or grapeseed oil for baking; and we sweeten our desserts with organic cane sugar, organic coconut sugar and/or local raw honey. We proudly choose organic and non-gmo raw ingredients to meet our high standards, and curate a menu that is 100% gluten & soy free.We look forward to hosting you in either our beautiful dining area, bar, or cozy patio under olive trees.
Zaytinya brings the vibrant flavors of Turkey, Greece, and Lebanon to life with a menu crafted by José Andrés Group. From mezze spreads like hommus and baba ghannouge to wood-fired kebabs and whole grilled fish, every dish celebrates the rich culinary traditions of the Eastern Mediterranean. Complemented by a curated wine list of regional icons and modern favorites, each bite and sip offers a taste of this historic region.