Levant Bistro + Bake Shop

Cute spot. Some really special dishes, especially in the appetizers and sides. The deserts (made in house) are very yummy. The owner is a lovely, sweet human. The only reason for 4 instead of 5 was the main dishes we chose were a little basic but still good.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

It may have been a fluke but I ordered the Beef Shawerma and it was awful. It was over seasoned beyond belief and the texture of the meat was very unusual. This place has fantastic reviews so I was stunned at how bad my experience was with the food. I’ve never had bad Mediterranean food in my life. The atmosphere and the service was fine, they are definitely understaffed but my complaint is limited to the poor food quality. I ended up throwing out the food I ordered and I’m just out $30. The pita bread and hummus were very good, though. I want to give them another chance but it’s going to take a while to get over this experience.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Spicy Labneh

The seats outside are old and rusted and the service was pretty bad. Not friendly at all and gave the entire experience a bad taste our mouths. It’s pricey for what it is so I’d at least expect friendlier service.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 3

Service: 1

Service/atmosphere: 10/10
Food: 0

For the quality and quantity they serve this place is extremely overpriced.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 1

Service: 5

I really like Levant Bistro! However, when I came with my girlfriend, the server got our order completely wrong and then gaslighted us about what we ordered when I remember super clearly asking for something other than what I was given, as it's what I always get. We also asked for a modification to make one of the flatbreads vegan, which has been done 3+ times before, but the server said flat-out no without even suggesting alternatives or saying sorry. When I asked if there were any more protein-based vegan options my girlfriend could have (we came for the vegan flatbread with jam), he said there were plenty and laughed at us, even though the only vegan protein is the falafel. I don't mind that there aren't many vegan protein options, but it was just his rudeness that upset me. He finished off the conversation by stating we should read the menu better. It was honestly really condescending and ruined my mood for the night. My girlfriend and I look quite young (we are in our mid-twenties), and so I think maybe he thought we weren't serious people compared to everyone else there. I have Celiac and have been going to Levant for years, so it was disappointing to have this experience.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 1

Ordered delivery and noted an allergy which was implicated in my meal and not mentioned on the menu. I appreciated the phone call from the establishment advising me of the allergen and asking me to cancel the order. I ordered something else and it arrived quickly but burned, and without any napkins or anything else in the bag. The flatbread, even burned, was tasty but very bare for the price…all toppings had to be added separately and the price seems a bit high overall for what you get.

Dietary restrictions: They were great about advising about tree nuts in the flour for their pancakes.

Food: 2

Service: 4

The most amazing gluten free restaurant!!! A must for my LA itinerary

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Hummus

I go to a lot of gluten free restaurants, and this one has to be my favorite, hands down.The food is AMAZING! It is the best of both worlds if you want gluten free and Mediterranean. The entire staff are the most lovely people. Hatem is always so friendly and kind and provides top-notch service. We always look forward to eating here. It's a consistent 10/10 every time.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Zaatar, Lebanese Egg Pie, Gluten Free Pita, Knafeh, Hummus, Beef Shawarma Plate, Falafel Sandwich, Mezza Sampler

We ordered a portion of lahmacun, the portion was said to be large, it was very small, there is no taste, the service presentation was not good at all, no treat was given, it was very bad, I do not recommend it to anyone

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

The service and food portions were pretty bad. It was said that a big slice of lahmacun would come, but a smaller lahmajun arrived than a small pizza. And there was no service on the side. I don't think I will ever go here again and I think I will recommend it to my friends.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

What a phenomenal place. Excellent cuisine and everything is gluten free including the beers. The staff is super friendly and knows their stuff. I’ll definitely be taking more people here going forward.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Biting into anything I’ve ordered at Levant brings back nostalgic feelings from my childhood. If i could invest in Levant i would. The healthiest, freshest, most flavorful and authentic Lebanese food I’ve ever had. Everything is gluten free!! My go to for life. Couldn’t recommend more.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

What an amazing experience here! We went for dinner and were greeted with such a warm welcome! The food was flavorful and clearly using fresh, high quality ingredients. The olive oil atop the baba ghanouj (and overall the baba ghanouj), the spicy potato mezze, and the branzino were delectable.

The ambiance is so pleasant, with indoor and outdoor seating options. A real candle placed on the table was a nice touch and the napkins even seem thoughtfully chosen.

The staff was so friendly, informed, and even held onto a couple items I left at the table, so when I returned they were there waiting for me in a secure place the staff put them.

Absolutely would go back and have the same dishes and/or try others!

Dietary restrictions: With the well labeled menu and well-informed staff, this place is incredible for anyone with dietary restrictions.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Absolutely fantastic food. If you are also gluten free this place is the best!!! Totally recommend, especially the Garlic Cheese Bread as appetizer!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Amazing ! I recently had news that I am allergic to gluten, so to discover a place to have absolutely no gluten was mine blowing. The service was amazing me and my girls had so much to catch up on so we stayed some extra hours the the staff was completely fine with it may I add it was a slow day but to not feel that the staff wanted to get rid of us was beyond a great feeling. Vibes are great with great food ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5