Food was great. Profiteroles were fantastic. Spaetzle was so perfect. Sausages were ok. The pretzel bun was super flavorful and moist. Cocktails were well balanced and creative.
The service was lacking but the place was very busy and the staff were running.
Ambiance was beautiful and bright. Very sleek modern aesthetic with pops of color.
Angela Lansbury
We love Lustig! Seriously, it is hard to describe how perfect this schnitzel is. We are incredibly sad that it is closing. If you have a chance get the schnitz, cucumber salad, and spatzle are perfect. Awesome cocktail options and wine list. Go while you can!
Alexander
Chef is extremely talented. You can really taste the effort that goes into these dishes.
Ami Klinker
went in for a cocktail. asked for a spot at the bar in a totally empty restaurant and was met with the worst, most rude attitude. they said “you can’t come in we are totally booked” and when i say the restaurant was EMPTY… don’t go here. trashy!!!!
Lisa Kaucher
Amazing all around! Not only is the interior so chic and welcoming, the service and team working go above and beyond. Growing up in a German home, I was so happy to have my childhood favorites again. The flavors are phenomenal and really brought me back. We had the sausage platter, spatzle, beet salad, and tarte flambe. Cannot recommend enough. Lustig is my new favorite spot in Culver!
Alexander Humphrey
Best schnitzel in LA...by far. Best fries, great cocktails. Kind of just love all their food.
Zoe Marans
Amazing new dinner spot! 6 of us went out for a casual dinner and we were all so happy to have tried Lustig.
Food was incredible - unique flavor combinations, all of it tasted delicious. We had the pretzels with cheese (sauces were standouts, didnt need the cheese), pork belly papaya salad, beet salad, and hamachi crudo - yum!
Our party had the standard veal schnitzel, the croque madame chicken schnitzel, and the beef cheek as mains, all were delicious. We ate all the schnitzels with the leftover honey mustard sauce from the pretzels, so good. Next time we want to try the sausages and more of the sides at the bottom.
We tried 3 desserts, and the plum pancake (forget name) was the stand out - like a custardy popover! The chocolate cake is also to die for.
Our cocktails, wine, and NA beer was all super tasty and high end.
We each spent $100 pp.
Decor is gorgeous - simple, modern, but cozy.
The waitstaff from waiter to expo were all very friendly and professional. The chef owner came out to ask about our meal at the end, which was a really nice touch.
Will absolutely go back and recommend trying it! Perfect for date night, bringing your inlaws, or just a casual friend group dinner.
James Christian
Price is a tad high for what you get however as a European missing my home food it hit a spot that no other place in LA has done. Unique vibe and great service as well. Will be back for the curry ketchup alone.
Anthony Nardini
Lots of little whimsical details on the menu and in the decor. The spaetzle was truly a standout.
Elliot Woo
We had a wonderful Austrian dinner at Lustig. Our server Matt made great recommendations. Pork belly salad was so good - well dressed and crispy pork belly was the bomb. Sausage samplers and veal snitzel served true Austrian flavors! The red cabbage side was surprisingly delicious! The cocktails were imaginative amazing. We will be back!
One of the BEST MEALS IN LA! What chef Bernhard is doing is legendary! This might just have been the best beer salad I’ve ever had. The cocktails were also incredible. Kudos to the staff for providing a top tier experience. A must for anyone looking to be blown away!
Erin Jackson
My husband and I had the best date night at Lustig! We loved the food, service, and atmosphere. Our most loved dishes of the evening were the BierBeisl Salad (best salad ever), broccolini, and German Schnitzel. The dirty apple martini and Christoph’s Waltz were our favorite cocktails. Our server Matt was absolutely excellent and took great care of us! We can’t wait to come back.
Sam P
Service was good but the flavours were just inauthentic
Marta Borovets
The schnitzel here is fantastic — almost as good as my favorite spot in the heart of Frankfurt. However, the experience had its hiccups. I ordered tea, and it was served in a cup without a holder, which ended up burning my fingers. When I asked for a different cup, the manager could only offer me a to-go cup since they didn’t have other options. Also, the sauerkraut had red wine in it, which I can’t consume due to an intolerance. Unfortunately, there was no warning about the wine beforehand, so I had to request it be left off. A heads-up would have been appreciated!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Austrian
M Jeero
Beautiful restaurant, great atmosphere, outdoor sitting with heaters. Amazing food and drinks. Service was wonderful, very cheery and helpful. We ordered a whole lot of food and we will definitely be back to try the rest. Must try when you’re in the area.
Food was great. Profiteroles were fantastic. Spaetzle was so perfect. Sausages were ok. The pretzel bun was super flavorful and moist. Cocktails were well balanced and creative.
The service was lacking but the place was very busy and the staff were running.
Ambiance was beautiful and bright. Very sleek modern aesthetic with pops of color.
We love Lustig! Seriously, it is hard to describe how perfect this schnitzel is. We are incredibly sad that it is closing. If you have a chance get the schnitz, cucumber salad, and spatzle are perfect. Awesome cocktail options and wine list. Go while you can!
Chef is extremely talented. You can really taste the effort that goes into these dishes.
went in for a cocktail. asked for a spot at the bar in a totally empty restaurant and was met with the worst, most rude attitude. they said “you can’t come in we are totally booked” and when i say the restaurant was EMPTY… don’t go here. trashy!!!!
Amazing all around! Not only is the interior so chic and welcoming, the service and team working go above and beyond. Growing up in a German home, I was so happy to have my childhood favorites again. The flavors are phenomenal and really brought me back. We had the sausage platter, spatzle, beet salad, and tarte flambe. Cannot recommend enough. Lustig is my new favorite spot in Culver!
Best schnitzel in LA...by far. Best fries, great cocktails. Kind of just love all their food.
Amazing new dinner spot! 6 of us went out for a casual dinner and we were all so happy to have tried Lustig.
Food was incredible - unique flavor combinations, all of it tasted delicious. We had the pretzels with cheese (sauces were standouts, didnt need the cheese), pork belly papaya salad, beet salad, and hamachi crudo - yum!
Our party had the standard veal schnitzel, the croque madame chicken schnitzel, and the beef cheek as mains, all were delicious. We ate all the schnitzels with the leftover honey mustard sauce from the pretzels, so good. Next time we want to try the sausages and more of the sides at the bottom.
We tried 3 desserts, and the plum pancake (forget name) was the stand out - like a custardy popover! The chocolate cake is also to die for.
Our cocktails, wine, and NA beer was all super tasty and high end.
We each spent $100 pp.
Decor is gorgeous - simple, modern, but cozy.
The waitstaff from waiter to expo were all very friendly and professional. The chef owner came out to ask about our meal at the end, which was a really nice touch.
Will absolutely go back and recommend trying it! Perfect for date night, bringing your inlaws, or just a casual friend group dinner.
Price is a tad high for what you get however as a European missing my home food it hit a spot that no other place in LA has done. Unique vibe and great service as well. Will be back for the curry ketchup alone.
Lots of little whimsical details on the menu and in the decor. The spaetzle was truly a standout.
We had a wonderful Austrian dinner at Lustig. Our server Matt made great recommendations. Pork belly salad was so good - well dressed and crispy pork belly was the bomb. Sausage samplers and veal snitzel served true Austrian flavors! The red cabbage side was surprisingly delicious! The cocktails were imaginative amazing. We will be back!
Restaurantji Recommends
One of the BEST MEALS IN LA! What chef Bernhard is doing is legendary! This might just have been the best beer salad I’ve ever had. The cocktails were also incredible. Kudos to the staff for providing a top tier experience. A must for anyone looking to be blown away!
My husband and I had the best date night at Lustig! We loved the food, service, and atmosphere. Our most loved dishes of the evening were the BierBeisl Salad (best salad ever), broccolini, and German Schnitzel. The dirty apple martini and Christoph’s Waltz were our favorite cocktails. Our server Matt was absolutely excellent and took great care of us! We can’t wait to come back.
Service was good but the flavours were just inauthentic
The schnitzel here is fantastic — almost as good as my favorite spot in the heart of Frankfurt. However, the experience had its hiccups. I ordered tea, and it was served in a cup without a holder, which ended up burning my fingers. When I asked for a different cup, the manager could only offer me a to-go cup since they didn’t have other options. Also, the sauerkraut had red wine in it, which I can’t consume due to an intolerance. Unfortunately, there was no warning about the wine beforehand, so I had to request it be left off. A heads-up would have been appreciated!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Austrian
Beautiful restaurant, great atmosphere, outdoor sitting with heaters. Amazing food and drinks. Service was wonderful, very cheery and helpful. We ordered a whole lot of food and we will definitely be back to try the rest. Must try when you’re in the area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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