Best Fine Dining Mediterranean Restaurants in Los Angeles
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Carmel
Moroccan palace–style setting that merges Mediterranean dining with club programming.
Notable Picks
#1
Carmel
8.7
Members pairs a Moroccan-inspired dining room with a members-club sensibility, offering Mediterranean-leaning plates alongside live performances and a curated nightlife program. The kitchen leans into grilled meats, seafood, and mezze that feel more polished than the average club menu. It’s best approached as a full evening out rather than a quick bite.
Must-Try Dishes:
Members’ Signature Mezze, Charcoal-Grilled Lamb Chops, Spiced Seafood Tagine
What Makes it Special: Moroccan palace–style setting that merges Mediterranean dining with club programming.
#2
Ladyhawk
8.7
Top Chef Middle East winner Charbel Hayek's refined Eastern Mediterranean restaurant inside Kimpton La Peer Hotel serves elevated Lebanese cuisine with California flair. The $110 mezze platter on a rotating lazy susan is the star, featuring nine spreads, falafel, and warm pita that easily feeds two.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mezze Platter with Nine Spreads, Shawarma-Spiced Australian Wagyu, Spanish Ahi Tuna Crudo
What Makes it Special: Michelin-trained Top Chef winner elevating Lebanese home cooking
8.7
The Little Door is a long-running French-Mediterranean restaurant tucked behind a famous blue door, known for its garden patio and candlelit dining rooms. Guests book it for anniversaries and celebrations where rack of lamb, seasonal seafood, and mezze-style starters pair with a strong wine list and slow-paced service.
Must-Try Dishes:
Herb-crusted rack of lamb, Seasonal Mediterranean seafood entrée, House mezze platter
What Makes it Special: Romantic French-Mediterranean patio restaurant favored for anniversaries and special nights.
#4
Zaytinya
8.1
José Andrés Group brings Turkish, Greek, and Lebanese mezze to Culver City with polished service inside The Shay hotel. Wood-fired preparations and traditional spreads deliver solid Mediterranean flavors, though dishes can lean mild and require sauce support despite bold ingredient lists.
Must-Try Dishes:
Wood-Fired Lamb Shoulder, Mezze Spreads, Whole Grilled Fish
What Makes it Special: José Andrés Group pedigree with DC import bringing elevated Eastern Mediterranean
Worthy Picks
#5
Chez Mia
7.6
Provençal-inspired Mediterranean escape on Restaurant Row features pink umbrellas and bold design for Instagram appeal. Wagyu strip steak and seared octopus shine despite premium pricing reflecting Melrose Avenue glamour.
Must-Try Dishes:
Wagyu Strip Steak, Seared Octopus, Caviar Gougère
What Makes it Special: Riviera-themed restaurant with whimsical design and Mediterranean brunch