One word, don't wast your time Came here with kids, ordered food at 8:00 9:05 still not food on the table, we got out a left Never had such an experience read more

Surprised that the take out experience (flavor) was somewhat comparable to restaurant. If course the commute das very short. Food is always good, and if dining in I'm airways impressed with the service. The prices are a little high, but quality of ingredients is high. Sometimes parking is inconvenient, and that is probably the only negative comment I have. I've tried a lot of things on the menu and they have all been great - from fish to red meat to chicken to mantee to salads! I'll be back soon. read more

As someone who is Armenian, I'm always on the lookout for good food that tastes like home. I'm so happy to be reviewing Mantee Cafe because WOW does this taste pretty darn close to it! I decided to go to Mantee Cafe with a friend for dinner. We made reservations through the yelp app and were seated immediately! There are two inside rooms and an outside patio with heaters! The ambiance is very cozy and home-like! Looking at the menu I felt like I wanted to eat everything!! My main concern with menus is gluten. Luckily, our waiter was VERY knowledgeable and guided us through the menu. What we Ordered: ⁃ Hummus topped with sautéed filet mignon ⁃ Sarma ⁃ Hot Feta ⁃ Fatuoush Salad With this kind of menu, i think it is best to order a few options and share in order to be able to try everything! Starting with the hummus, it was absolutely delish and something a little different. It was a plain hummus topped with sautéed filet mignon and pine nuts which paired perfectly together. The sarma is a very traditional dish and they did it very well, I liked the lemony kick they added. The hot feta had to me MY FAVORITE. Anytime I've had feta it's been cold and mostly topping a salad. This version was hot, savory, and DELISH. Lastly, the fatoush salad, in my opinion it was dressed perfectly with the right amount of salt and lemon. The prices overall were average. The sizes of the dishes are not as big as some other mediterranean/Armenian/Lebanese but they're definitely filling and big enough to share. A great staff, good food, easy street parking, and GREAT FOOD! Will definitely be coming back. read more

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Honestly everything here is made with love. Excellent customer service and excellent food. All their ingredients are always super fresh and amazing. We love their traditional mante, dolma with yoghurt, best fattoush!! All their plates are great as well. Everything was amazing as always definitely recommend this place read more

Amazing food, amazing staff and ambiance of the restaurant. Little hidden gem The best mediteranian kitchen Dont miss the deserts read more

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Sunday night ordered food an hour ago and we are still waiting. We ordered 3 items. Needless to say I will NOT be back. Oh and it actually gets better after waiting an hour they give us the wrong order! Does it really take a genius to get a hummus order right?! Wow how are you still in business? If Covid doesn't drive you to go out of business your dumb staff will do it for you! read more

First time ever here and not very impressed. We walked in and there was 2 girls already waiting and another couple walked in right after us. Waited about 2-3 minutes awkwardly standing there until the server came and he said we will get the tables ready. They got 3 tables ready and us and the other 2 parties were seated. Mind you that when we walked in 4 tables were already being served and there was only that one server. He came and went table by table and took our orders. Then another guy dressed all in black (I don't know his name but he was African American and had many stains on his clothes, yes he was wearing black but the stains looked like dried tomato paste or square kind of thing) came by and started asking our drinks. We all told him the the main server took our orders but he said he'll go get the drinks. He tried to memorize them and sure enough brought our drinks wrong, then went and got the correct one and guess what? He's holding each glass in his hands and not in a tray and brought our drinks which he spilled them both while bringing them. So I grabbed a napkin and cleaned the glasses and even our plates were wet when the server put them on the table. Then the other guy not the main guy brought the breads first and you could clearly see the stain on the napkins inside the bread basket (see the picture). Then we ordered traditional mantee and fatoush and yogurt kebob. We asked the server to bring the kebob last but we got them all at the same time. Food tasted good but the yogurt dressing both on the mantee and kebob were so much that it wouldn't let you taste the actual food and all you could taste was yogurt. The salad was really good. Then I finished my drink and never and wanted a refill but they both disappeared and they were mainly focused on one table that I guess either they were related to the owner or maybe a VIP customer that they wouldn't even care about the other 6 tables. Finally after about 10 minutes of finishing our food and sitting and waiting for a refill, the guy came back and very rudely started cleaning our table and while doing so asked if we want dessert. We were so done that we asked for our check and I asked for a refill cause I really needed some water to wash down everything. Service sucked big time!!!!! Something weird that I notice, a lady with a white cook hat walked out and went to the right side and was walking back inside the kitchen that I noticed her finders were in her mouth looking like she was trying to pull something out of her mouth, very disgusting :(((( I don't know what she does there but I hope she didn't touch anyone's food :( I mean if the service was good I would have tried the place again but the service was horrible and the food is way expensive for that tiny portion. $16.95 for yogurt kebob? You can get a better quality and way bigger portion at Raffi Kebob in Glendale for the same price. Another big issue, was parking. They have a few spots in the back alley and we didn't know so we called to ask and no one picked up and it was a recording telling customers what time they're open. Just an FYI for the owners or management if they care to read, we came in today Sunday around 3:15 pm and our check is printed at 4:05 pm. They're getting 2 stars just because food was ok, not the best but it was whatever. read more

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Great food awesome outdoor setting... attentive staff, and a good crowd. Highly recommended this place

Easter Sunday excellent meal and service. Michael and Senai served our table. They were helpful and patient. My son accidentally drop his glass of water and they quickly came over to fix it without making a big deal. The food as the other reviews mentioned is amazing. We had the Soujuk with quail eggs and the Queens Delight as appetizers. For main course we had the Kafta Kebab and Yogurt Kebab. Everything was fantastic! The place is cute, cozy and has a vintage touch like a grandma's house with a lot of character. Definitely coming back! read more

Mantee Cafe - Yogurt Kebab - Mediterranean Near Me - Studio City, California

This place is one of my favorite restaurants in the area! It's authentic Armenian cuisine with a twist of Lebanese taste!! I'm Lebanese Armenian so I grew up with this cuisine. The entire menu is outstanding, so fresh and so delicious. My ultimate favorites are the mantee, sue boreg & branzino! My husband loves all the meats they serve! The rice is so on point. This food reminds me of my childhood, grandmas home made Armenian food for the soul! The food is worth the price you pay for the quality of food served. The place is very cute and the service is always awesome. read more

Best food , always happy to visit Mantee Cafe, and the staff is amazing too . Thank you

Besides the fact that Mel Gibson, yes Mel was playing with his Mantee 6 feet away from me. This is absolutely the best Mediterranean cuisine EVER!. In my culture Mantee is an extremely popular food and honestly they nailed it. The hot feta is amazing, the lula kebab is so soft, so tender, so well cooked that it melts in your mouth. Over medium that is, well done is just as amazing. The flavors that enter you mouth open up your palette to the Mediterranean cuisine. The waiters and waitresses are super attentive and Joseph the manager pays close attention to details when it comes to service. The best part is that they cater as well, all for a pretty reasonable price. Regardless, you get what you pay for here. The back patio is great and so is the inside, it really is a fine dining experience. Hummus, Pita heaven. read more

Mantee Cafe - Hot feta - Mediterranean Near Me - Studio City, California

I came here last week with my family, it was a planned fairly last minute but we were able to get a table on a Sunday evening. Here's what we ordered: Hummus Cocktail - hummus with pine nuts and little chunks of filet Mantee Traditional - meat ravioli topped with garlic yogurt sauce Motabbal - smashed charbroiled eggplant Soujuk - Armenian sausage with tomatoes Shish Kebab - filet and rice Everything was delicious. I think the motabbal was a little too smokey for my tasting though. Other than that I think we all enjoyed the meal. The service was very friendly and helpful with suggesting some dishes. The ambiance was very cute sitting outdoors. The only thing that's keeping me from a 5 star review were some of the portions. The rice that came with the shish kabab was laughable. Other than that I'd come back and recommend this place to friends. read more

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A foodie friend of mine wanted to order a fattoush at Mantee... Call me immature, but I giggled a little. But anyway... Considering that it was the day after Thanksgiving, I didn't want to eat like a fat pig again so we went to this place. It was a great choice because everything we ordered was really light, fresh, and didn't make me feel guilty. The fattoush was fantastic! The labne was phenomenal, the mohammara was divine, and the soujuk with quail egg was so good. The service was great. We always had our iced teas refilled as soon as they were empty. But then again, it was the day after Thanksgiving and it was raining. They gave a generous amount of pita bread and that thin, almost chip-like bread to dip in the labne and mohammara. I would definitely come back here and try some other things. I definitely like the fact that it's a cute little cafe. I wish it wasn't raining though because the outside seating was really cute. read more

Mantee Cafe - Soujuk with quail egg - Mediterranean Near Me - Studio City, California

This place is amazing! Great service and great food. Their Fatoush is so delicious. The best one I've had in any restaurant. Their grape leaves stuffed sarma is so good. It melts in your mouth. The mantee with garlic is always my go to order. I love the ambiance and the food. The only downside is the parking situation. Hard to find a spot sometimes. read more

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Been here multiple times both take out and dine-in and have had decent experiences. I ordered 5 orders of their signature dish: their Mantee. $17 per order, I received a small container filled with maybe 8 pieces of small Mantee. $100+ with tax and tip. I call the restaurant and the man on the phone refuses to acknowledge that I was fully jipped and proceeds to tell me he was there in the kitchen when they poured it into the containers. I have no problem paying for the order if they provide a normal portion. But just because I order to-go they fully scam you and think it'll be fine. He tells me the manager will call me after I leave my number for them and I receive no such phone call. Great management team! Never in my life will I be returning here again, good luck keeping customers with your pathetic customer service. read more

Absolutely awful experience. I came here in person about 1 year ago; it was delicious and wonderful experience. However, too many mess ups tonight: 1. Waited 30 minutes for my pickup order. 2. Chicken was so tough I couldnt even get my teeth threw it. Inedible. 3. My rice was like mush. Soggy and inedible. 3. My fattoush salad only had lettuce, cucumber, tomato, and pita. It was missing the mint and radishes. 4. The servings were ridiculously small. Half the amount you get in person. This place owes me about 80 dollars. Hopefully, they try to remedy this. Otherwise, I'll be calling my bank and not recommending them to any family or friends. read more

Mantee Cafe - Mediterranean Near Me - Studio City, California

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This is our absolute favorite restaurant! Even though we have since moved over an hour away we will drive to dine here every so often. There is seriously nothing like these recipes. We always order the fatoush salad, labne room, hot feta, dolma with yogurt, and mantee traditional and it's always consistent and delicious! This is truly a "shareable" meal experience as everything comes out as it's prepared, hot and ready to enjoy. The ambiance and decor is perfect! read more

Absolutely beautiful venue with food to match. Wonderful spinach mantee will satisfy even devoted meat eaters. Hot feta dip is like a delicious pizza topping come to life. Excellent service too. read more

Mantee Cafe - Hot Feta plus Falafel. - Mediterranean Near Me - Studio City, California

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This place never disappoints. From the ambiance to the food to the owner coming by and saying hello - it is truly a hidden gem. We love their fattoush salad, sarma, hummus with pine nuts, spicy feta, falafel and traditional mantee. My favorite will always be their fattoush, but I also love their mantee. I'm not big on falafel and theirs is a little dry, but still has good flavor. read more

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This was some of the best food i had since in La the ambiance is amazing staff super sweet and funny .... The fatoush salad , hummus, this yogurt dip was soooo goooooddddd and the mantee? Amazing place will go back. I'm not Armenian I'm Puerto Rican but i appreciate authenticity in food and 100% that's what this was fire.been craving ever since! read more

Right in the heart of Studio City on Ventura across the Ralphs, which by the way is where you need to park i.e. in that strip mall. The four of us had reservations (open table) for Sunday evening in the outdoor patio area. We were seated right away. They seemed a bit under staffed but staff worked extra hard to make sure we were well taken care of. As I've mentioned before I am a foody, a quasi-chef, and I am very familiar with Greek, Armenian, and middle eastern cuisine. One caveat with my reviews is that I do not eat any meat, besides fish (and seafood). I've been that way for 30 years. I am not able to give you an assesment on these meat dishes but can only rely on the feedback that I get from my friends and guests. Okay, let's get to the good stuff: What I ordered: Tabouleh salad - amazing! Best tabouleh salad I've ever had. I loved how it was light on the bulgur wheat and had an amazing super lemony dressing! A+ Babaganoush - Was a bit bitter not from roasting the eggplant but from too much tahini sauce or possibly bad tahini sauce What my friends ordered: Mantee with beef - Very small portion. My friend was not impressed. I was suprised that it had a tomatoe sauce base. Different than the mantee I make. Branzino - It looked fine. It was the first time my friend had Branzino and he said it was Okay. Two Fattoush salads - Nobody was impressed by this salad. If Purslane is not in season then the restuarant should use watercress; don't just make it with romaine lettuce. What was on the table: a huge basket of both baked crispy pita and soft pita with about 1 ounce of dipping sauce to share with four people. The dipping sauce was a zakhtar + oil sauce. It was nothing to write home about. Restaurant should serve a small 4 ounce bowl of chimichurri or olive tapenade instead. Price $115 for the four of us inc. tip, tax, and one beer. This is how I would rate it: Food C+ Outdoor Patio Ambience B- Service B+ Value B- I am shocked by the hundreds of four star reviews. Would I come again ? probably not. I had a date there 10+ years ago and we were not impressed then. I doubt I'll come back anytime soon. If I do, it will be for that taboule salad. read more

Unfortunately this place didn't live up to the hype. Wasn't a fan of the quality. Lovely atmosphere but that's about it.

Fantastic ethnic food excellent dough filled with meat and soo good with garlic and yogurt. A must place to try for dinner.

Amazing food, best hummus ever; priced well and the service was very attentive; charming outdoor patio with heaters

We've been going to Mantee since they opened and they didn't have their alcohol license yet and we had to sneak a bottle of wine in. I always liked their space and their food, but on our last visit we enjoyed everything even more. No wine sneaking this time, since they have a decent wine selection. This place is perfect for a birthday, an anniversary, a nice event or just a dinner out. I like their interior, like an old, nice house, very cozy and homey. But I prefer their outdoor space in the back, this is real outdoor space, not some tiny patio that splits the sidewalk in halves. You feel like you're in somebody's back yard in Europe, part of some celebration. The space is intimate, nicely decorated, romantic. The 80's-90's hits from Europe they're playing are nostalgic to me. The owner is a character, walks around to make sure that everyone's taking care of. The food- it's a Mediterranean mix, with Armenian influences. For appetizers we tried their Mantee (delicous) and their Mohammara. For entrees, I got a Kofta kebab with rice, grilled tomatoes and peppers. One of the best koftas I ever had. My husband got their yogurt kebab and that's even better, mouth watering, everyone in our party was drooling over it and regretted that didn't get it. It's different and delicious. The meat is tender and if you love yogurt, this sauce is to die for. The portions aren't huge, but they're decent size, which leaves you room for dessert. In the past, we got their passion fruit desert which was very good, but this time we were more adventurous and got the Bread of the mansion and another one (can't remember the name) with halva, kataifi, and other out of this world ingredients. It's hard to describe, but it's a sensational dessert, try it. The service was good, our waiter was nice, fun, attentive. Some customers were celebrating birthdays and anniversaries and he was on top of things, making it fun for everyone. Prices- bit higher, street parking and some small lot in the back. We all enjoyed the food and the atmosphere, it made it for a memorable night out. read more

Mantee Cafe - outdoor area - Mediterranean Near Me - Studio City, California

My go to place for Mediterranean food. Always great!!! Service always outstanding. Never mind driving across the valley to eat here. read more

Can't wait to go back. Excellent all around. Had Mantee for the first time and I think it's changed my life.

After having this restaurant book marked for months I finally had the chance to go and I was not disappointed. It was my first time trying mantee and I shared the veggie mantee with the chicken kabob lunch special that came with hummus and two dolmas (hoping I spelled that right) and let's just say I cleared my plate. There was construction going on next door so by the end of the meal I was annoyed by the noise and sawdust all over us but the cafe itself is adorable and has indoor outdoor seating. The portion for the lunch chicken is small so if you want to share just that and you are hungry I suggest getting mantee or a salad as well. read more

Mantee Cafe - Chicken kabob lunch and vegetable mantee - Mediterranean Near Me - Studio City, California

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Happy to have a restaurant based on Armenian-Lebanese food, however it could be MUCH better. I may be a tough critic being a Lebanese Armenian, our mothers make everything on the menu. The mantee is spot on and made to it's traditional roots. Don't come here for the kabob alone, the kabob is small portioned, 5 small pieces and the ones we got were overly charred. If they did a little better with portions and freshness, it would be 5 stars. Noticed they are renovating and it wasn't as pleasant to sit outside while men on ladders were shooting sawdust on our table. read more

Mantee Cafe - Veggie Mantee, chicken kabob plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Studio City, California

Came here for a quick takeout order and received great service from Michael. He recommended the Hummus with Pine Nuts and it was fantastic. The decor inside is great for small groups and they have an outdoor patio as well. Hope to come back soon and try more of the menu, which includes plenty of fresh kabobs and more. Thanks again for the great service Michael and hope to be back soon! read more

Waited a long time to try this restaurant and finally did. Indoor and outdoor seating, it looks like a little house with a nice garden patio that has twinkle lights. The weather was on the cold side when we went right after a rainy day but it was comfy to sit there with the heaters. Service was special, attentive and friendly. There was some street parking but they do have valet in the back. I felt the food was super mediocre with small portions for what you are paying and average flavor. We tried a number of appetizers, they were passable but not great. The mantee was good though. read more

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Do not waste your time coming here. We drove 30 minutes to come to this spot and were really excited to try it. Got sat and waited 35 minutes before losing our patience. No one in that time offered us a single beverage or checked on us. There were a male and a female server chitchatting at the POS system instead of tending to their tables and when we decided to get up and leave, the waiter blamed the kitchen and said the kitchen wasn't producing any food... One: take accountability for not rounding on your tables and two: why are you accepting paying customers and wasting their time if the kitchen/staff are unable to accommodate? It is now 9 PM, slim options for dinner, and we are 30 minutes from home. Will not be returning here. So disappointing. Sooo lame. If I could rate negative stars I would read more

Everything was 5* except the price was only 3* First class service and meal A MUST go place. read more

This is a cozy, cute, romantic spot. We came here on Valentine's Day! It seemed like they were a little understaffed as we felt like we weren't getting enough attention. But our server was very nice and helpful. Mantee was good. This place is a little on the pricer side but I think that it's an experience and it's worth it. I wouldn't get the feta dip again. The kadaif was good but the other dessert I would pass on! Overall very nice armenian dinner experience read more

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I went around March and still haven't written a review. But the place was clean and the vegetarian mantee and hot feta were delicious!!! Loved their bread appetizer with zatar. Would definitely go back!! Love all the vegetarian options! read more

Quaint is the title of my route café stop in. My esteemed guest Had this to say about our leaving the restaurant after they had apparently ran out of chicken and lied about the wine opening time and the this is not "filet" not which was served to us raw... "terrible experience times two. Horrified" read more

Good food, nice ambiance. I've been here a few times. Really enjoy the food here. This time we ordered hummus, traditional mantee, fried cheese and spinach filled dough (can't remember the name). Super delicious. Really enjoyed everything. Mantee is crisp but doused in garlic yogurt sauce. Absolutely delicious! The fried cheese is just perfect with the pita bread. Hummus is served with pine nuts. Yum! I love sitting outside, very cozy and has a romantic feel to it. They have free parking in the back. You have to drive up through the alley. I highly recommend this place. read more

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Hidden gem. Never disappointed with the food and the cool ambiance. The go-to mid-scale middle easter dining in LA

Love this place! Thanks for offering delicious mantee! I love how their mantee is crispy and yummy! All their other mezes are also very delicious. read more