2135 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, USA

$$ ・ Mediterranean Cuisine

MICHELIN Guide's Point Of View

There are no elves running the show at this intimate spot but with just three people staffing the kitchen throughout service, they're certainly working like Santa's helpers. It's a wine bar, so expect a nice selection of bottles, but there's also cider and beer, as well as non-alcoholic offerings. Originally fully vegetarian, Elf Cafe has tweaked its Mediterranean-minded menu to now include animal proteins. Case in point? The lamb skewers, marinated and seared to a crisp crust. Paired with a refreshing yogurt sauce and onions hit with sumac, it's skillfull and satisfying. For a vegetable-focused plate, consider the maitake, grilled over a wood fire, topped with chimichurri, and served over a smashed potato with a ramekin of ají verde for dipping. Craving something sweet? Warm date cake with rich caramel sauce and pomegranate seeds does the trick.  

Facilities & Services

• Air conditioning
• Interesting wine list
• Restaurant offering vegetarian menus

Reservation number

tel:+1 213-484-6829

Website

https://www.elfcafe.com/

Opening hours