Best Mediterranean Restaurants in South Los Angeles
2 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Pink Orchid Bakery
Diverse Persian pastries and breads baked daily.
Notable Picks
8.3
A bustling bakery café with a Persian-Mediterranean pastry counter and a menu of snacks, lunch plates, and tea service. Fresh-baked barbari, rotab dates, and cakes draw both regulars and curious passersby for breakfast and afternoon coffee breaks.
Must-Try Dishes:
Barbari Bread, Persian Napoleon, Rotab Date Pastries
What Makes it Special: Diverse Persian pastries and breads baked daily.
8.1
A counter-service Persian outpost with a loyal following for robust, affordable kabob combos and everyday Persian classics. Shekarchi’s set menus are celebrated for portion size, value, and fresh-baked bread, with fast takeout and an unpretentious feel.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken Kabob Skewers, Koobideh Combo, Shirazi Salad
What Makes it Special: Generous kabob platters, praised for value and authenticity.