Short Review: Local spot for really good Mediterranean food. Plenty of room for large groups. Friendly staff. Long Review: Found this place on a whim through my fellow Yelpers. Had lunch with a friend who I knew loved Mediterranean food, and this place did not disappoint. The menu is rather simple, with variations of the few meat dishes on there, so that's the variety. On a recommendation from the waitress we both ordered the lamb chops, and I gotta tell you they were the best I've ever had. Hands down. I highly recommend you get them. Don't let the shopping center location fool you. It's nestled in the corner of a strip mall featuring 7/11 on one side and a gas station on the other. Not a lot of parking, since it's all shared, but do t let that deter you. I'd go back here anytime. read more

Fast service. Love their soup. Food is very authentic. We will definitely go back here. read more

Excellent venue. Starts and ends with Excellent service. The staff was very helpful throughout the whole process. Tony was great, easy to talk to and very accommodating. The food was excellent, from the beautiful and delicious salads and appetizers all the way to the main courses. All the main courses were delicious, but the fish got the rave reviews. Thank you to the two ladies who made sure everyone had what they needed at all times. If youre having a celebration this is the perfect place!!!!!!! read more

La Bella Mediterranean - Armenian Near Me - Porter Ranch, California

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Since the moment you entered you feel refreshed and welcomed to it's beautiful restaurant. We were treated super good and tried the beef stew with white rice! Amazing flavor!!!and we could all share . 100 % recommend read more

I celebrated my baby shower yesterday, and the service was amazing!!!! Great food and the owner was very fair about the price, and also able to accommodate all my needs. I recommend this place 100% you'll have a blast in whatever event you decide to do. thank you! read more

I cannot recommend La Bella Mediterranean enough! We booked the venue last minute for my dad's 70th, and everything exceeded our expectations. The owner, Tony, was incredibly easygoing and flexible, which made planning so stress-free. The space is beautifully remodeled with a modern glam vibe and even has a small stage perfect for a DJ. The food was abundant and absolutely delicious--they even accommodated some of our catered traditional Nigerian family-style dishes. The servers were attentive, friendly, and responsive throughout the event. Truly a five-star experience from start to finish! read more

Excellent food here! Always my go to for a healthy meal. My favorites are the Shish kabob, Beef Lule, Chicken Lule, Chicken breast kabob and the Jajik yogurt/cucumber dip. Great service to go with it also. Thanks for being there for us! read more

La Bella Mediterranean - Little guy enjoying his rice and Chicken Breast Kabob - Armenian Near Me - Porter Ranch, California

Celebrated our Dads 85th Birthday! All went well , the service , ambience, and food were EXCELLENT !!! Everyone had a great time!!! Thank you!!!! read more

Went for Mother's Day Luncheon and it was sort of dead but the jazz music covered that lol All of us ordered the appetizer sampler as you can see on the pics, then we all ordered the lamb kabob combo which they pretty much placed it on one platter and Basmati Rice, see the pic. Food are amazing and delicious, my parents have been to Greece and they compared the taste very authentic. Our host was quite generous and helpful on what to decide on the dish but as a Yelper that likes Mediterranean Food their menu is quite delicious. My father wanted to order the fish but they ran out due to a previous large party. Don't forget to ask them about party platters and their banquet hall as well that can hold Up to 75 guests. Please do try them but warning on the limited parking. read more

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We had one Cornish kabob and one shish kabob. The taste of the food was disgusting. I made a mistake and ordered one shish kabob to go for my daughter before that actually, my food came to the table. I threw away all my food and my daughter food in trash can, by restaurant. I do not know who gave this restaurant 5 stars in the review section. Avoid this place :( read more

What a hidden gem! This place is absolutely amazing with delicious food, great atmosphere, and top-notch service. A must-visit! read more

La Bella Mediterranean - The juiciest chicken kabobs, fire-roasted tomato and pepper, heartwarming lentil soup, and refreshing Greek salad. Amazing!!! - Armenian Near Me - Porter Ranch, California

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This place opened up where Noah's Ark used to be. I've seen that spot change hands a bunch over the course of my time living in the valley. I remember it was an Indian place at one point. Anyway, nothing ever seems to stick. It's a banquet hall connected to a kitchen which is shared with a smaller store front which happens to be the restaurant in this case. My wife and I haven't been able to find a good Mediterranean place since Noah's Ark closed. There's a few places down the street which are good, but not worth the cost. Honestly, it's kind of weird when a roadside stand is a legit contender for best Mediterranean food North of Roscoe in the San Fernando Valley. Anyway, we hadn't tried this place yet, so we decided on it for takeout. I called in my order, spoke with a guy, and drove over. When I got there, I found a very nice looking restaurant....with nobody in it. That was around 6:00 PM. Granted, that's a little before the dinner rush, but strange all the same. There was a bell on the front counter which I went up and rang. A lady came out of the kitchen and told me she'd just gotten the order and it'd be another ten minutes and invited me to sit and wait. Evidently, the order had to be relayed over and the person I spoke to wasn't in the restaurant. I took some time to look around. Place settings and menus were laid out the way that you'd expect. The TV was on a youtube channel which played music. As far as I could tell, that lady and I were the only ones in the entire place. I brought the food home. They have _really_ good takeout containers. I washed them out and I'm using them for some of my prep work. Food was hot and seemed like it hadn't suffered a bit for having been takeout. The food was OK. The rice -- and there was a lot of it -- had the sort of buttery taste that you expect from Mediterranean food. I ordered a beef combo which was a shish kebab and a lule. The shish kebab had a marinade that had an overpowering amount of tomato. The lule was oversalted -- pleasant enough for the first couple of bites, but the novelty wore off. It came with a grilled tomato and pepper. On my way out, I noticed that the receipt listed me as order #1 for the day. The restaurant opened at 11AM and had been open for about 7 hours without serving anyone until I came along. I don't know how they're making money or _if_ they're making money. I wondered if they ran a ghost kitchen, but I don't see how you'd do that with just one employee in the building. My guess is that they survive renting & catering the banquet hall, though I've never heard of anyone using that banquet hall before. It's obvious there's a lot of fake reviews for the restaurant right now. It's amusing to see the comments about top notch service when there was literally one person in the building and she was cooking! For my part, the cost was more reasonable than other places, but it also wasn't as good, so I'm unlikely to return any time soon. read more

I recently had a family dinner for a party of 20 and everyone enjoyed! The food was extremely fresh and flavorful, great service, and really nice ambience in their beautifully remodeled seating area. Special thanks to Arpik for taking such good care of us! read more

Had a family gathering at our house recently, and ordered food from La Bella on a very short notice. We couldn't make a better choice! The food was plenty, kabobs were juicy and so fresh! Everyone was complimenting the food! Thank you, Tony! read more

The best mediterranean food i ever tried excellent service very good mood AAAAA++++++ read more

Today we ordered a takeout from La Bella Mediterranean for the first time and we loved the food so much, we are talking about ordering other things to try soon. The restaurant is very pretty, tastefully decorated and we were well taken care of while waiting for our order to be prepared. Delicious, fresh food with lots of choices for everyone. The portions are generous and flavourful. We will for sure be back! read more

When I saw them open again I was excited and quickly called in my pick up order. Come to find out, I was disappointed in some of the changes made under new ownership. First, the prices seemed to have significantly gone up. Second, the beef or chicken lula plates only come with 1 skewer now instead of 2. My to-go plate was mostly filled with rice, and 1 skewer of meat. It looks like they also no longer include the hummus with your order, so the pita was super dry when eating it with a small pace of meat and a whole lot of rice. The taste seemed the same, but the changes in the order and what was included was disappointing. I have seen other new Mediterranean food places on Instagram and Yelp that I think I'll try instead for the next time. read more

Four of us came for Mothers Day and had THE most incredible Mediterranean food ever! We chose it because of the great Yelp reviews and so happy we did. We started with the Appetizer Sampler which was amazing!!!! All five apps were delicious. Shout out for the domas, stuffed grape leaves, the best I have ever had!! I could have eaten the entire sampler platter with the pita bread all by myself. Coincidentally we all ordered the Lamb Combination and the owner was kind enough to serve it family style OMG, it was the best lamb!! Chops, lule, and kabob, all marinated in the best spices, all melt in your mouth. The owner was kind, friendly, generous, and made us feel very welcome. After lunch she showed us the beautiful banquet room. A definite should we need banquet facilities. We will definitely return again and again! read more

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This place is probably one of the worst restaurants I have ever been to. I saw a review saying the owner gives people free stuff to write a review. After coming here I realize how true this is, most of these reviews have to be fake. I ordered a beef koobideh plate that shows two skewers in the picture, I asked the young asian girl helping me if I could sub the rice for salad she said no we can only do rice and french fries, I told her I don't eat rice or French fries. Then when I got my plate it was only one skewer cut in half, I have been to dozens of middle eastern restaurants and nobody has done this. I asked how much for a la carte and it was $13 to add another skewer. This place is a joke, food is good but there are too many good places to go to this shady restaurant. Will never come back! read more

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I ordered the Lule kebobs they are SO good. Service is amazing I will definitely be coming back again! There are new owners now love it here read more

La Bella Mediterranean - Armenian Near Me - Porter Ranch, California

This restaurant has the best mediterranean food you will ever have. You will leave in a food coma because of how delicious the food is here. The inside is beautiful. It's very comforting and feels very home-like. The service here is very good and they are fast with delivering your order. I highly recommend this place. read more

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La Bella Mediterranean Restaurant has stolen our hearts as our ultimate go-to spot for Middle Eastern delights. With its perfect fusion of flavors and the sweet touch of Armenian charm, it's like dining in a cozy corner of our own home. Walking into La Bella feels like stepping into a clean, welcoming restaurant where every visit promises a delicious plate. And let's not forget the family matriarch - she's an absolute sweetheart who adds an extra sprinkle of love to every dish. From classics to creative twists, the menu never fails to surprise and delight our taste buds especially their super appetizing power plate known as the Sampler which has five different types of middle eastern dish sides to enjoy and yes they do make their Sarma (filled grape leaves wrapped with wonderful ingredients) fresh and not out of a can. Additionally we enjoy their entrees without ever being disappointed. It's clear that the chefs pour their hearts into each plate, and it shows in every bite. We couldn't be happier that La Bella has taken over this restaurant. It's become our go-to spot for any occasion, big or small. With its warm atmosphere and delectable dishes, La Bella has truly become a part of our culinary journey. We can't recommend it enough! read more

Great food. Had a date the other there. Like my mom makes. Great price too. I give it a 10 star

I came here two years ago and the food was ok. I tried this place today that is under new management and it was absolutely delicious! I am vegetarian and they were able to make me a plate that was rich in protein and veggies. All five options were out of this world! Will definitely come back here again, perhaps in the next couple of days! The ambiance was great. There's a banquet room for events in the back which I found pretty cool. read more

La Bella Mediterranean - Hummus, beetroot salad, Red Bean Salad, ikra and sarma - Armenian Near Me - Porter Ranch, California

I ordered catering for my husband's birthday, and it was delicious! the flavors were perfect and the portions were generous.

Love coming here when I am in the mood for Mediterranean! For years the quality of Noah's has been very good. I especially enjoy their fresh dolmas and hummus. I was very happy to discover that they were recently awarded the "People Love Us on Yelp" Award! Very good spot been coming here for years. OVERALL: Would come back for the friendly service, good prices and tasty food. read more

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The food was amazing ! I liked all salads and hot dishes ! For the first time I saw such an interesting presentation of beef stroganoff service is also at a high level ! I highly recommend this place both for dinner and for organizing banquets. Very cozy banquet hall. read more

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Wow wow wow, just wow! We have been wanting to try this place for some time, but already have a usual Mediterranean spot. Well we finally tried this place and this is now our new Mediterranean spot! Everything is super delicious! We ordered a Chicken Lula meal, a Beef Lula Meal, and a large hummus. It was enough food for 2 meals for 2 people, plus leftover hummus for 2-3 snacks. The only think I would recommend is updating the descriptions on grubhub, because the meal came with hummus which it didn't state and that's why we ordered the large hummus. Also the oz of hummus should be added because wow the large was large (hence all the leftover snacks we had). Not complaining though because the hummus was delicious we didn't mid having so much! We ordered the food for pickup through the yelp app around 1pm and we picked it up around 1:20. It was ready much sooner than the estimated time and pickup was quick and painless. The only struggle was parking, but that lot is always troublesome. We will definitely be coming back here often! read more

This place used to be called Noah's Ark, it was pretty good back then. Now the food is rubbery and bland, if you order rice with kabob they'll give you overcooked brown rice, not a good look. Kabob and most Mediterranean food is never served with brown rice. The fillet isn't really fillet, the luleh is dried to a cinder, and the chicken is unseasoned. There seems to be no real knowledge of the food they're trying to serve, and to make it worse they charging about triple what they should be charging. There are several better options very close-by. read more

Just walked into La Bella after almost 2 years. The management has changed and so has the kitchen staff. The menu is very similar and very different. I just want to say this is the most delicious food has ever been. The lovely lady who was serving me is the kindest, most gentle soul I have met in my life. Such a lovely experience. So nostalgic. Must try!!! read more

Found this place when looking for a new Mediterranean food and so happy I did. Amazing food and people. Thank you this is my new to go spot. read more

Decent Mediterranean food in the valley. Came here during lunch on a weekday and we got seated right away. We all ordered the lunch set and it was pretty good. Good portion but it was a little plain with just a tomato rice and meats, would love it if came with some humus with it. Very spacious restaurant and the service is fast too. The only thing I don't like is when restaurants offer free things for a "good" review which this place does. read more

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Finally! I found my go to place for ordering. I have tried so many places and have been searching for a place where I can continuously order from, but I never could find THE right place. After trying La Bella, I will always order from them from now on. The food was amazing and everything was exquisite. The customer service is top notch. Thank you La Bella! read more

La Bella Mediterranean - Armenian Near Me - Porter Ranch, California

I've literally come to this place weekly when I was in high school, but it wasn't until today that it's been more than a decade that I came back after moving out of the valley over 10 years ago, but it was such a sweet reminiscent reminder of my younger years and they've renovated the place long since then. We ordered the cornish game hen, although I would like to make an effort to say that these weren't hens, but chickens, which I was slightly disappointed by, but it was just as flavorful as I remembered. Perfectly tart, just the right amount of salt, and seasoning. There were definitely some dry white pieces, which is why I prefer the hens, but still good. The shish kabob was cooked medium and man oh man, it's still so good! Perfectly cooked and super juicy. The rice on both dishes is quite fluffy and slightly different than any other middle eastern rice, but it does have a funky flavor that this long grain/jasmine rice usually has to it. Lastly, we ordered a few sides: the greek salad is always a classic and they never go wrong with the seasoning, but it only had about 5 pieces of lettuce. Sad day, forreals. And the hummus was creamy and clean to taste. And the shirazi salad was a classic veggie salad that I would probably just stick the greek salad since it already comes with the entrees. **There's still a few things that they could work on--but for the pandemic we're currently in, I honestly couldn't complain. read more

Been coming here for a while and have not been disappointed once. The service is excellent and the food is amazing. This is definitely my go to spot! read more

Review update Not like before but still got way better with new owners Staff is welcoming and friendly Food is well seasoned Extended menu with items I'll try next time The pear soda hit the spot And our usual was way better than the last try Chicken breast plate with white rice and Greek salad read more

La Bella Mediterranean - New menu - Armenian Near Me - Porter Ranch, California

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The new owner was very nice on the phone but the food and higher prices with a smaller selection on their new menu is horrible! I placed an order on the phone and was told by the new owner they use different seasonings and have a completely new menu. I can get onboard if things change for the better, but for the extreme worse and then increased prices on top of that is not the way to attract and keep old and new customers. Our usual family order was no longer available and we had to settle for a scaled down version. Everything tasted completely different with bland seasonings all-around on our chicken and beef kabobs, salads were just okay and falafels are also no longer available. The portions were smaller and we paid $20 more than what we usually pay for a similar scaled down version of what we were ordering for 15 years. We paid over $70. Masis Kabob at the mall in Sherman Oaks, Woodland Hills, Glendale and Arcadia has better tasting kabobs, salads, etc. We rather drive to one of their locations to eat delicious kabobs and other food items. They have falafel there too. Lol. My husband, our 2 daughters and I were completely let down and the whole experience literally left an everlasting bad taste in our mouths. My family and I have been going to this restaurant for over 15 years and it looks like the new owners took over this business after Covid hit, but did not either get or want the previous owners' recipes... because all of their kabobs we used to order are ALL SEASONED COMPLETELY DIFFERENTLY NOW BY NEW OWNERS AND BLAND. We wasted $70 trying to give the new owner(s) a chance since Noah's Ark has always been our #1 place for kabobs and we will never go back. We have been bringing family and friends coming from out of town to this restaurant for over 10 years and everyone raved and always enjoyed the old Noah's Ark. RIP original Noah's Ark. Your restaurant was better than any in the Valley and Glendale. That's how great your restaurant was! Our family and so many of your patrons and other families will forever miss you!!! :( read more

Nice, freshly remodeled restaurant. Apparently, under new ownership. Good food. Recommend.

I'm about to complain to the EHD! (Local Environmental Health Department). My 13 year old son ordered Chicken Lula (tasted bad and smelled bad and the rice was wet and tasted bad and the shish kabob as well. We tried calling a little before 9pm but no one answered and no answering machine. My son threw up and if I have to take him to the emergency room, I will make sure this place get what they derserve! read more

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The tabooleh and shirazi were so old the veggies were discolored. I figured, what the hey its fine. Well, I fed it to my guests and sure enough they spat it out. The tabooleh specifically was slimy and I was so embarrassed! It's extra upsetting when you order through uber eats and are paying an arm and a leg. Please don't put out food you wouldn't feed your family. read more

La Bella Mediterranean - Tabooleh salad - Armenian Near Me - Porter Ranch, California