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    Aristo Cafe

    4.5 (769 reviews)
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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Pita Bread (warm and soft)
    Lawrence H.

    Got a Chicken Kabob Pita Sandwich and a large Lentil Soup. Both were delicious. The chicken was tender. The ingredients inside the Pita Sandwich were fresh. Because the Pita Sandwich tasted so good, I ended up not needing to add the garlic sauce. Instead, I saved the garlic sauce for the pita bread. The Lentil Soup is definitely not a thick consistency. However, the Lentil Soup definitely had a good solid flavor. Service was very friendly. No issues on parking since they have their own lot.

    Jenny K.

    Cute little family restaurant in Torrance! Been meaning to try this place and so glad we did! The owner was super friendly and greeted us with a big smile. They served hummus and pita chips not too long after we sat down and man.. it tasted so good! For dinner, We Ordered their lamb chops plate and chicken kabob plate and they were both cooked well and well seasoned. Service was amazing! I haven't been to a restaurant where service was top notch in a long time. Thank you Aristo Cafe for a great experience!

    Fried Cauliflower
    Julia H.

    Got the chicken kebab lunch special and wrap. Food was ready and early. The food was all good. Kebab wasn't too dry. Not a fan of hummus in general but this was wasn't as thick as others. The wrap was good but is pretty soggy. I like how the tomatoes aren't diced. Garlic sauce was great as well. Parking lot space was plenty but there are some pot holes further back. Worker at the counter was busy and nice enough. Would come back again. Got the fried cauliflower at their other location. Probably wouldn't get it again Overall 3.5

    Fresh pita
    Charrise L.

    Wow, wow, wow! Greeted by Robert, grandson to the owner with enthusiasm and vigor. We arrived at opening so we had a pick of where to sit. Lots of indoor seating and a few tables outdoors as well. Parking available on the side and back of the building. Robert brought us water, pita bread, complimentary hummus and fried pita chips. He also answered my questions about items on the menu. Based upon Robert's description of different items I was contemplating, I ordered the Gyros Sandwich. We also got the garlic cream, tahini sauce and a spicy sauce. The gyros was so fresh, tender and delicious that it melted in my mouth. Might as well retitle it to Disappearing Sandwich because it disappeared!! Robert's mom asked us if everything to our satisfaction. I can't wait to return and try all the other wonderful things on the menu. Ok, bye.

    Best mediterranean food in town!!!
    Ferdinand E.

    Literally the best Mediterranean food I have ever had. The lady there is always really nice. The portions are huge and the garlic sauce is the best. You have to put this place on your list. The ambience is very casual spot so it's good for lunch or even dinner. I would eat here for breakfast lunch or dinner if it was possible.

    Tzatziki soup
    Chelsea C.

    Gyro here is very delicious! And I really like the tzatziki soup. The service is here is definitely 5 star!

    Jennifer V.

    There are places you go to eat and there are places you go to eat that also feed your soul. Aristo Cafe, where Robert and his family proudly serve his grandfather's traditional Lebanese recipes, is that place for me! If you have a hard time deciding on the menu because of all of the delicious options, just trust that wherever you land, you will receive food that is fresh and filled with love and heart. I'm serious! The crisp greens paired against the decadent fried falafel or cauliflower is a beautiful balance not many places in LA do so well. I mean, do they have their own farm in the back!? One bite will instantly take me back to the streets of Egypt or Lebanon where I've spent much of my adult life. We ordered the eggplant parm, not your typical or traditional eggplant parm, this one is an experience!!! Alongside the Baba Ganoush with its rich smoky flavor, the falafel with traditional garbanzo AND fava (#iykyk), plus they brought us the cauliflower to try. The toum, creamy white garlic sauce, is traditional - you can taste the lemon and can't help but Smear it on Every. Single. Bite. Leaving you to wonder how is it possible this is a truly vegan treat, how could it be this creamy!? Their spicy version is equally as good for a whole other experience. And if serving up amazing dishes wasn't enough, Robert is a great conversationalist and the atmosphere is like stepping back into the old world- it's cozy, its friendly, there's conversation and people engaging. It's a true middle eastern experience where human connection is prioritized, where eating and breaking bread is joy shared with smiling faces and laughter around a table. Aristo's Cafe is the ultimate eatery in the South Bay of Los Angeles. I found this place on happenstance, while returning my Uhaul across the street, almost skeptical of what I'd find inside. But when I stopped by to read the menu, I knew what I was getting was authenticity. I cant wait to come back again and again. My heart feels truly full from being able eat here, conversation with Robert about his beautiful family and to have the chance to show my partner authentic Lebanese cuisine. Thank you, Robert and family, for sharing a piece of yourselves with us.

    Menu

    Amazing restaurant, highly recommend. The food is fresh, healthy and so good! We visited for the first time today and will definitely return soon. The staff is warm and took extra care to make sure we were happy and had everything we needed. the ambiance is great. Go visit and enjoy this amazing restaurant!

    a plate of salad with carrots, cucumbers, and lettuce
    Jenn G.

    I love supporting local eats and am I happy to finally be able to check out this local family owned restaurant. I once tried Aristo Cafe many years ago at a coworker's holiday party. Fast forward to this year and I got to try dining in at this lovely little spot. It is indeed a lovely little cafe. They just have a few tables and only one waitress. The menu is consists of a variety of different Mediterranean favorites like falafel, gyro, hummus, tzaziki and pita. I was happy to see that at lunch they have lunch specials. Lunch specials are served from 11am-2:30pm and you have choice of Chicken Kabob, Lule Kafta Kabob, Sliced Gyros, Falafel ($16.75) or Grilled Beef Shish Kabob ($17.75). Each lunch special is served with jasmine rice, salad, hummus and pita bread. My mom and I chose to get the Chicken Kabob and Sliced Gryos lunch special. Her Chicken Kabob was accompanied with garlic sauce while my Sliced Gryos came wih Tzatziki sauce. They also give complimentary pita bread and hummus up front in addition to the hummus that comes with the lunch plate. Overall their dishes were very flavorful. Both the chicken and gryo were very tender. I also really enjoyed their sauces. Their garlic sauce has the perfect garlicky flavor and the tzatziki had the nice hint of cucumber. The hummus was also quite delightful. I'm really glad I got to try this South Bay local restaurant. The cafe is cute and makes for a nice lunch place.

    side of pita bread
    Melanie G.

    Best customer service by a long shot! From the minute my friend and I came in to when we left, we were treated so warmly and well. I wasn't able to get the name of our host and server, but he continuously checked on us and kept replenishing our water and fresh pita bread! He told us we could stay as long as we wanted. He even gave my friend extra sauces to try. To start, the complimentary pita bread always came out warm and is one of the best pita breads I've had! Such a nice chew to it. The hummus was fresh and had a great flavor with a small kick. I got the falafel pita sandwich and it was a huge portion for $10.95! I was able to make 2 meals out of it. Vegetables inside were pretty fresh, flavors were good and the different sauces we were given were all good too. Falafel is more on the soft than on the crispy side. Greatly recommend if you're looking for a good Mediterranean cafe with family-owned vibes and service!

    Gyros Lunch Special (a house specialty)

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    25 days ago

    The very best Mediterranean food in the South Bay, l highly recommend this place. Love the lunch specials

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    Very good food and hard working waitstaff. I'm looking forward to going back there soon!

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    Visited for the first time today. Great family-run restaurant. Tasty good, amazing service! Left feeling wam, fuzzy, and review-worthy!

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    We have been gong to Aristo Cafe for over tweny years. Great food, great service. Always enjoyed this family restaurant.

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