Carmel was such a nice date night spot. It had the charm of an elevated Mediterranean market. Our…read moreserver was very kind. The food was 100/10. When we got there, they also had happy hours. We had the Peruvian scallop crudo and chicken Bao buns from this menu. They were divine. From the main menu, we had the frena, sweet corn tortellini and hangar steak kebabs. The bread was perfectly spiced, the tortellini was sublime and kebabs were such an elevated take on steak with chimichurri. One super minor thing: I think they could have been even better if it was medium rare, but it was still amazing! Can't wait to go back!

Food: 3.5 stars Ambiance: 3.5 stars…read more Service: 1.5 stars I have now been to this place twice. I was excited to share the experience with my friends, as I recalled it being good when it first opened; so it was definitely repeatable. However this second trip was -- insulting. It looked like a place run by kids in their 20s, with no customer service experience, and unregulated emotions. So let's start with the main star-- the food! With a number of options, it was hard to narrow down what we wanted. But finally, we made our choices between the small plates, shareables, and mains. To our disappointment, they were out of the branzino- fine. We understand. We replanned what we wanted (you have to put your whole order in at one time). Then we decided to get a number of additional small plates-- and wanted wings. Guess what? Womp womp-- after our server informed us the Branzino was out, she moved on to attend other tables. During that time, they ran out of the wings. No problem! We decided to just get the chicken. The Blue Fin Carpaccio The Octopus The Grandmas Cigars The Crispy Tuna 2 orders of the Chicken Jidori 4 glasses of wine for the table This is everything we went with. The wine was excellent. The Blue Fin Carpaccio with Challah - Good, but the Challah was not grilled, instead burnt The Octopus - some of the best I've had, exceptional The Grandma Cigars- underwhelming The Crispy Tuna - salty & nothing outstanding The Chicken Jidori - very good Now here's the problem. When we asked the server to if we could get another challah, she was annoyed. She then brought out another piece, this time much smaller, less fluffy, and entirely dry, and said-- "it wasn't burnt, they grill it". Then I started to explain, well the last one, the taste was burnt and the edges-- but before I could finish, she said, "I'm gonna walk away now". To our shock, she left mid-sentence. This could've been a kitchen issue and not her issue-- but with the way she handled the service, it was absolutely insulting. I asked for the manager, who simply changed our server. Made no additional amends (but she did fix our wobbly table). There was no concession, or enjoy xyz on the house, or remorse. I suspect if she was a friend of the servers that was a host, and not the manager. As she didn't handle the situation like an established and competent manager. In the end, it may have been an off night for the kitchen and the staff-- perhaps the manager went to enjoy the World Cup watch parties and left the restaurant in hands that just couldn't match the demands of the evening. It was a Sunday night, and the vibe was on, with a filled restaurant. I enjoy the space, but I can't say I'd be delighted to experience what I had, not from a food or wine standpoint, but pure service. After $400- I expect better service. I get treated better at Sweetgreens, and that only costs me $25.

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!

I came here just after they opened, there were already some people inside. The cheese bourekas were…read moreflakey, light, and filled with feta. The Mini falafels come with 8 and are bite size on the tahini plate- I loved putting all the tahini on it. The Charred broccoli was exactly what I wanted, it's crispy and comes with a lemon garlic aioli. The Maghrebi potatoes come in thick, crispy slices on pickled lemon red pepper tahini. The Shawarma oyster mushrooms also another hit. We also ordered flat bread special which was feta & pomegranate seeds. Overall I was just so impressed with every dish. For dessert we ordered the halva & S'mores bourekas which was light & not overly sweet for a finish. Parking- street parking

Just went back! Food is great, service is even better. Scarlett is awesome, she remembered our…read morenames after a full year, and was incredible.

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.

The deli is clean and pleasant…read more The service was courteous and helpful. The food was reasonably priced, high quality and delicious!!! This is a 5 star establishment!

If you want the best Kosher Ruben sandwich look no further than Schwartz's. It is in the great area…read moreof Pico/Robinson, which is know for great Kosher food and markets. It used to be an almost all Jewish area, but others have moved in, but the great places remain. Schwartz's is one of them. They have great food, but our favorite is their Ruben. It can't be beat. They are made to order and are always fresh. We eat there as much as we can, but this time we did take away. It was wonderful. We love to eat there and I have included photos of our last visits. They even have guacamole. They have the most wonderful sandwiches, their corned beef is so good and any of their meals that have brisket you want. They have great pickles too. The place is ever so comfortable with wonderful old style booths. You are never rushed. Parking is easy, but mind the meters in front. The place is always spotless and the prices are quite fair.

I returned again when I was assured....For those of us "in the know" we can still order their super…read moredelicious Funghi Pinsa. Just tell the waiter you want to order their "Original Funghi Pinsa". ....It's so amazingly good! Also had the Salted Caramel Ganache Tart. OMG so good! Loved it

3.5/5 Solid Italian Spot…read more - BABY GEM LETTUCE CAESAR (4/5) Solid caesar salad. Fresh and flavorful. - POLPO AL CAVOLFIORE (4/5) Well cooked octopus... very tender. I don't like olives and didn't mind this. - BURRATA PAPPA AL POMODORO (3/5) The simplest option on the menu and I wish it had more wow maybe with some whole cherry tomatoes mixed in or big fresh slices. - CARBONARA PINSA (2.5/5) I think they are famous for these flatbread pizza dishes but I found the bread a bit too hard (+ greasy ) and not enough cheese to make up for the lack of sauce. - TIRAMISU (3/5) standard I walked in on a weekday night for a seat at the bar and didn't wait long for two people. Street parking if you are willing to walk a block otherwise valet.

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!!!

I love motto ball and falafel ! They only open until 4 so…read moreit's worth the planning !! It's the only kosher place on my way .I love to stop by there before the GROVE .