Bacari Beverly Hills — Restaurant in Beverly Hills

Ignoring the pizze and the few other Italian references, the philosphy of this place is apparently an Israeli - or rather US-Israeli - take on "meze", Meze are small dishes, cold and warm, intended to be shared and eaten slowly.

Please dont say "tapas" ! That would be the opposite side of the Mediterranean, this is about Greek/Turkish/Syrian/Libanese cuisine. There is nothing Spanish here. You dont call sushi ceviche, or the other way around, or do you ? At first, I thought, this may be a Greek place, but when studying the menu I came to realise that there is too much of phantasy and too little of authenticity in the naming and description of the dishes.

I cant speak for the Levante but at least around the Aegean Sea, meze are supposed to accompany your slow degustation of anis based liquor- Ouzo or Raki- none of which I could spot on the menu. The Macedonian Xinomavro is a good wine, I recommend it. If you are from Europe, dont be upset when the wine is brought by an innocent lady, who thinks that tasting a bottle served the purpose of finding out if you like the wine - lecturing you on that you are "committed" to the the wine the second she opens it. A lot of waiters in the US seem to ignore that "tasting" a bottle is exclusively about finding out if it the wine is corked.

The food is okay all in all, the hummus is a bit on the salty side, the falafel a bit too dry, etc etc, you get the idea. We had more than half a dozen of mezes ... and the general impression was "meh". The "house baked baguette" should be served free of charge btw, the more so as the "garlic olive oil" that comes whith it is an insult to all olive trees in the Eastern Mediterranean. No olive taste at all, unfortuately. İnterestingly, there is not a single dish based on joghurt in this etablissement, even though such dishes would be a corner stone of a "meze sofrası". But I am sure the owners of this place will soon enough figure out how to approriate this part of Eastern Mediterranean culture, too - just as Zohan and his kin made the US public believe that hummus were a...

I never write reviews of restaurants, but felt compelled to write my first one after coming here. I have been to the Silverlake Bacari multiple times and enjoyed myself. It's not the best food but good and a great atmosphere to go out and enjoy yourself with friends and get a cocktail. I was excited to try the Beverly Hills location and was immensely disappointed. We went for lunch. We sat down in a nearly empty dining room and waited a very long time to be approached by a server even though the employees seemed to outnumber the diners. Once we ordered our drinks, we had to wave down a waiter again to order food after waiting too long for someone to approach us. Once we ordered, the waiting game resumed for the food to arrive. When it did, it came out at such a strange pace and order. You are recommended to share multiple plates amongst yourselves. We ordered four and found it strange when all the hot food arrived first; Those dishes were then followed by the cold salads about ten to fifteen minutes after. It was impossible to get a refill on a drink, waiters stopped and had personal conversations steps away from our table while we tried to flag them down for any assistance. It was even difficult to pay; We had to get up to approach who we think was the manager who was wandering around confusedly with an iPad to give them our credit card. Another table was doing the same thing at the exact same time, seemingly frustrated as well. I wish I could say something more positive, but overall, I thought this was one of the messiest and most unprofessional dining experiences I have had in years. It was almost as if nobody working there had ever worked a day of their lives in a restaurant. I really have a hard time seeing it lasting given the experience we had and the emptiness of the space, but if it does stay open, I would suggest trying Cipriani, Beverly Bar or Brighton Coffee Shop on the same strip. This is not worth your...

Having visited all the other Bacari establishments in Los Angeles, I was delighted to learn of the upcoming opening in Beverly Hills. On a Wednesday evening, the restaurant was abuzz with activity and vibrant energy. I accompanied my partner for a romantic date night, and it proved to be an ideal setting.

While the two-person tables are relatively small, securing a bench or booth offers a more comfortable dining experience. The culinary offerings, as expected, were exceptional and closely aligned with the Bacari brand. We indulged in delectable cocktails, commencing with the rainbow beet salad and hummus. For our main courses, we opted for the pork belly, braised beef cheek stew, and a pizza.

The pièce de resistance was the date chocolate cake, a perennial favorite that never fails to impress. To enhance the dessert experience, a scoop of ice cream is recommended.

While the staff exhibited a friendly demeanor, they are still refining their menu knowledge, as this is a relatively new establishment with a new team. The ambiance of the restaurant is characterized by its dim lighting and inviting atmosphere.

I highly recommend this location to residents of the area. However, it is worth noting that the Silverlake establishment boasts exceptional outdoor seating areas that cannot be replicated.

Parking in Beverly Hills is relatively convenient, with public parking facilities offering a flat $5 fee for entry after 6 PM, significantly less expensive than...