Best Mediterranean Restaurants in Downtown LA (90012)
4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: May 2026
Our Top Pick
Spitz Mediterranean Street Food
Berlin-style döner kebabs served late-night in a board-game-stocked Arts District hangout
Worthy Picks
Berlin-style döner kebabs built on halal-certified meat slow-roasted on a vertical broiler, wrapped tight with house sauces that locals describe as addictive. The board-game-stocked dining room and dog-friendly patio give it a late-night hangout identity that most counter-service Mediterranean spots lack. Nearly two decades and five LA locations later, Spitz still draws repeat visits for the same reason it started—oversized wraps at neighborhood prices.
Must-Try Dishes:
Döner Wrap, Gyro, Mediterranean Bowl
What Makes it Special: Berlin-style döner kebabs served late-night in a board-game-stocked Arts District hangout
A late-night friendly halal Mediterranean counter/food-truck style stop near the 110 for shawarma, dumplings, and rice plates. Flavors skew bold and saucy, and service is fast even at odd hours. Best when you want something filling after a show or a long day downtown.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken Shawarma, Plov, Samsa
What Makes it Special: DTLA food truck serving halal Uzbek-Mediterranean street food — shawarma, plov, and samsa — until 2am on weeknights.
#3
Vespaio
7.7
Chef Agostino Sciandri's Tuscan kitchen draws pre-concert crowds with house-made pastas and whole butterflied branzino, backed by 45 years of LA Italian restaurant credentials. The 1,800-square-foot patio with retractable awnings delivers atmosphere for date nights near Disney Concert Hall, though execution can vary on busy theater evenings. Prices run premium for the Bunker Hill location—expect expense-account positioning rather than neighborhood value.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pappardelle, Paccheri Bolognese, Whole Butterflied Grilled Mediterranean Branzino
What Makes it Special: Chef Agostino Sciandri's Tuscan kitchen with house-made pastas using organic flour and wood-burning oven pizzas, steps from The Broad and Walt Disney Concert Hall
7.6
A tiny counter in the Civic Center corridor that nails the basics: kebab plates, shawarma, and simple Greek-style salads. It’s quick, inexpensive, and consistent enough for repeat lunch runs. Come here for fuel, not frills.
Must-Try Dishes:
Gyro, Lemon Chicken Wrap, Hummus Plate
What Makes it Special: Fast, affordable Mediterranean counter steps from the downtown courthouse, built on fresh pita and simple grilled proteins.