Highest-rated Middle Eastern restaurants in Los Angeles by diners

The aromatic spice combinations of Middle Eastern cuisine can make your mouth water and your stomach growl. It stems from ancient civilizations influenced by the Mediterranean along its western border, the deserts of Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Syria, and the mountains of Afghanistan in the eastern part of the region.

That said, it's easily confused with its geographic neighbor, Mediterranean cuisine. Although the two have some foods in common, like pita bread or stuffed grape leaves, Mediterranean food tends to use herbs. At the same time, Middle Eastern fare is flavored with bolder spices like sumac, cumin, turmeric, coriander, and cardamom.

As consumers lean toward healthier fare, Middle Eastern restaurants are poised to have a moment. The cuisine's plant-heavy options include hummus, falafel, and fattoush salad. Lentils have been another Middle Eastern staple since at least 8,000 B.C. To satisfy a sweet tooth, options like baklava and halva fit the bill.

Middle Eastern dining emphasizes a shared experience, with many dishes designed to be eaten communally so that everyone at the table can build relationships through food. Mezze platters of bite-sized options and family-style stews are perfect for a night out with family or friends.

Although Middle Eastern restaurants aren't as prevalent as other ethnic cuisines, there are over 144,000 places in the United States where you can sample this region's delights.

Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated breakfast restaurants in Los Angeles based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of July 2025. Restaurants with at least 20 reviews tagged as "Middle Eastern" on Yelp and within a 10-kilometer radius of Los Angeles were included. Some restaurants featured may serve other food items besides breakfast food. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than 10 locations nationally, based on the Yelp data, were not included.

Keep reading to see if your favorite restaurant made the cut, and to discover new spots you haven't been to yet.

Z Falafel

1 / 29

#29. Z Falafel

- Rating: 4.5/5 (262 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 725 South Hill St. Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Falafel, Middle Eastern, Tapas/Small Plates
- Read more on Yelp

Jerusalem Chicken

2 / 29

#28. Jerusalem Chicken

- Rating: 4.5/5 (392 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4448 West Slauson Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Halal
- Read more on Yelp

Nua

3 / 29

#27. Nua

- Rating: 4.5/5 (248 reviews)
- Address: 403 North Crescent Drive Beverly Hills, California
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Jojo's Mediterranean Grill

4 / 29

#26. Jojo's Mediterranean Grill

- Rating: 4.5/5 (199 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8000 Sunset Blvd. Ste B130 Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Lebanese, Mediterranean, Halal
- Read more on Yelp

ESME

5 / 29

#25. ESME

- Rating: 4.5/5 (101 reviews)
- Address: 3837 Main St. Culver City, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Wine Bars, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp

Adana Restaurant

6 / 29

#24. Adana Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (488 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6918 San Fernando Road Glendale, California
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Armenian, Persian/Iranian
- Read more on Yelp

Hamlet's Kitchen

7 / 29

#23. Hamlet's Kitchen

- Rating: 4.5/5 (135 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1248 South Glendale Ave. Ste Z Glendale, California
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Armenian, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

Glendale Shawarma

8 / 29

#22. Glendale Shawarma

- Rating: 4.5/5 (129 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1910 West Glenoaks Blvd. Glendale, California
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Kebab
- Read more on Yelp

Skaf's Grill

9 / 29

#21. Skaf's Grill

- Rating: 4.5/5 (657 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6008 Laurel Canyon Blvd. North Hollywood, California
- Categories: Mediterranean, Lebanese
- Read more on Yelp

Why not kabob

10 / 29

#20. Why not kabob

- Rating: 4.5/5 (339 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1219 South Glendale Ave. Ste A Glendale, California
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp

Dune Downtown

11 / 29

#19. Dune Downtown

- Rating: 4.6/5 (332 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 199 West Olympic Blvd. Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Falafel, Sandwiches, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp

Skaf's Lebanese Cuisine

12 / 29

#18. Skaf's Lebanese Cuisine

- Rating: 4.6/5 (975 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 367 North Chevy Chase Drive Ste A Glendale, California
- Categories: Lebanese
- Read more on Yelp

Lusy's Mediterranean Cafe & Grill

13 / 29

#17. Lusy's Mediterranean Cafe & Grill

- Rating: 4.6/5 (1069 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6357 Woodman Ave. Van Nuys, California
- Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp

Lucia Mediterranean Grill

14 / 29

#16. Lucia Mediterranean Grill

- Rating: 4.6/5 (225 reviews)
- Address: 5068 West Pico Blvd. Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

Falafel Queen

15 / 29

#15. Falafel Queen

- Rating: 4.6/5 (150 reviews)
- Address: 5101 West Pico Blvd. Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Middle Eastern, fast food, Falafel
- Read more on Yelp

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Levant Bistro + Bake Shop

16 / 29

#14. Levant Bistro + Bake Shop

- Rating: 4.6/5 (289 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2112 West Sunset Blvd. Ste JKL Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Lebanese
- Read more on Yelp

Azizam

17 / 29

#13. Azizam

- Rating: 4.6/5 (133 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2943 West Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Persian/Iranian, Middle Eastern, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Chefs Shawarma Mediterranean Food

18 / 29

#12. Chefs Shawarma Mediterranean Food

- Rating: 4.6/5 (313 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 14511 Sylvan St. Van Nuys, California
- Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Kebab
- Read more on Yelp

Hummus Yummy

19 / 29

#11. Hummus Yummy

- Rating: 4.6/5 (204 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 12514 Burbank Blvd. Valley Village, California
- Categories: Vegan, Middle Eastern, Falafel
- Read more on Yelp

Al Basch Chicken

20 / 29

#10. Al Basch Chicken

- Rating: 4.7/5 (470 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7311 West Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp

Skaf's on York

21 / 29

#9. Skaf's on York

- Rating: 4.7/5 (177 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4753 York Blvd. Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Salad, Kebab, Lebanese
- Read more on Yelp

Kobee Factory

22 / 29

#8. Kobee Factory

- Rating: 4.7/5 (714 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 14110 Oxnard St. Van Nuys, California
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Syrian
- Read more on Yelp

NoHo Cafe

23 / 29

#7. NoHo Cafe

- Rating: 4.7/5 (1634 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5964 Laurel Canyon Blvd. North Hollywood, California
- Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Persian/Iranian
- Read more on Yelp

Kabob Bowl

24 / 29

#6. Kabob Bowl

- Rating: 4.8/5 (255 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3125 North San Fernando Road Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Mediterranean, Vegetarian, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp

Dream Kabob House

25 / 29

#5. Dream Kabob House

- Rating: 4.8/5 (288 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 229 East 9th St. Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Salad, Middle Eastern, Kebab
- Read more on Yelp

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Skewer

26 / 29

#4. Skewer

- Rating: 4.8/5 (107 reviews)
- Address: 6328 Hollywood Blvd. Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Lebanese, Mediterranean, Kebab
- Read more on Yelp

Kuku Cafe

27 / 29

#3. Kuku Cafe

- Rating: 4.8/5 (104 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 318 North La Brea Ave. Inglewood, California
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Persian/Iranian
- Read more on Yelp

A La Beirut

28 / 29

#2. A La Beirut

- Rating: 4.9/5 (168 reviews)
- Address: 2750 Colorado Blvd. Unit 4 Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Lebanese, Salad, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Time Out Cuisine

29 / 29

#1. Time Out Cuisine

- Rating: 4.9/5 (54 reviews)
- Address: 8501 Pershing Drive Ste 4 Playa Del Rey, California
- Categories: Mediterranean, Lebanese
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jill Jaracz, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 102 metros.