Berenjak Los Angeles

4.7 (10)

$31 to $50

Persian

1010 S Santa Fe Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90021-1741

About this restaurant

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Great for creative cocktails

Berenjak is a London born, Michelin Bib Gourmand winning Iranian restaurant group. Inspired by the hole-in-the-wall kababis found all over Tehran, Berenjak serves kababs, mazeh, khoresth and breads, offering a modern take on Persian cuisine in Los Angeles.

For parties 1-10, please go to berenjak.com to book directly. For parties larger than 10, please email us at events.la@berenjak.com.

Berenjak Los Angeles offers tables in our indoor space and outdoor garden. In the event of adverse weather conditions, we may be unable to accommodate your reservation.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Persian
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sat 17:30–23:00
Phone number
(213) 205-1101
Website
https://berenjak.com/locations/downtown-los-angeles/
Payment Options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Catering
For catering inquires please contact us at events.la@berenjak.com
Private party facilities
For information about private events please visit https://berenjak.com/locations/downtown-los-angeles/ or contact us at events.la@berenjak.com

Location
1010 S Santa Fe Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90021-1741
Area
Los Angeles / Orange County
Cross street
Bay St.
Parking Details
Valet
Public transport
60 Bus. Santa Fe / Violet stop.
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Berenjak Los Angeles.

4.7

(10)

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.3Value

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10 Reviews

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Lisa Gold
Los Angeles35 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 May 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A great night out with wonderful food, gorgeous indoor/outdoor space. Could perhaps have a broader selection of wines as I did not find my Greek or Georgian wines as good as the rest of the experience. Otherwise, a very special restaurant indeed
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Kimberly Gold
Los Angeles6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 April 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful service and delicious food! The chicken salad dip, black lime spritz, and carajillo are exceptional.
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David Gold
Los Angeles12 reviews
5.0
Dined on 17 January 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really delicious authentic Persian food and the space is breathtaking. I definitely come back.
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Nalini
Los Angeles9 reviews
3.0
Dined on 16 November 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
I enjoyed my meal but I thought it was overpriced. The meats were definitely worth the price. The lamb koobideh was very tasty and the chicken was my favorite. The eggplant side dish was mediocre, the rice was good, and the bread was fantastic. We waited one hour for our table and yes we reserved a table. The space is my favorite. I would go there for the vibes but not the food.
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Brittany
London1 review
5.0
Dined on 8 November 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food! Definitely added to my rotation of restaurants in LA
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Ali Gold
San Diego6 reviews
2.0
Dined on 4 October 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
This place has major kinks to work out. Meat was good but everything else was so tiny, like shallot yogurt was literally 2 spoonfuls per order. Service was spotty. We had appetizer dip that took so long to bring (even after following up twice) that it ended up hitting the table AFTER entrees arrived. Served apologized and said she’ll discuss with manager, then they ended up leaving it on the check which was interesting. We also had asked for a side of bread with entrees but we ended up having to eat most of the meat by the time we followed up and it arrived. The manager who brought it out had a bit of a dismissive demeanor. I also asked for tahdig with the rice (crispy rice) and we ended up with GRAINS of little individual rice that were fried. I asked where the tahdig was and the staff pointed to the cup of little rice flakes. Can’t make this stuff up. They should consider at least having an Iranian manager or staff members to educate them on basics of the cuisine if they are expecting to run a successful Persian resturant.
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Cassra Gold
Greater Boston6 reviews
4.0
Dined on 1 October 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Overall great Persian restaurant, service needs a lot more training as soon as more than half the restaurant got filled the service collapsed. Other than that the ambiance and food quality was great.
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tala Gold
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
5.0
Dined on 1 October 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best Persian food ever! Everything was insanely amazing.
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PJ
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on 25 September 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience. Highly recommend to try everything.
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Mina
Los Angeles1 review
2.0
Dined on 25 September 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Service was great. Outside seating area is wonderful. Music sucks. Very old fashioned Persian music not suitable for the clientele. Taftoon bread is excellent. Sangak bread is terrible, likely from a local grocery shop that sells them in plastic bags. Lamb koobideh was terrible. Very gamy. We were only able to eat half of it. The filet mignon kabob was good until I ate the end piece which was mushy and made me sick. I was sick for two days after eating here. Not going back. Had high expectations. What a shame.
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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Persian
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sat 17:30–23:00
Phone number
(213) 205-1101
Website
https://berenjak.com/locations/downtown-los-angeles/
Payment Options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Catering
For catering inquires please contact us at events.la@berenjak.com
Private party facilities
For information about private events please visit https://berenjak.com/locations/downtown-los-angeles/ or contact us at events.la@berenjak.com

Location
1010 S Santa Fe Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90021-1741
Area
Los Angeles / Orange County
Cross street
Bay St.
Parking Details
Valet
Public transport
60 Bus. Santa Fe / Violet stop.
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Berenjak Los Angeles showcases a striking, beautiful dining room with indoor/outdoor flow around a garden, multiple guests describe the space as breathtaking and gorgeous.

Yes, you can make requests when booking: for parties of 1–10 please book directly at berenjak.com, and for parties larger than 10 email events.la@berenjak.com.

Smart casual, polished but relaxed; a neat, comfortable look fits well at Berenjak Los Angeles.

Yes, Berenjak Los Angeles offers indoor tables and an outdoor garden, and guests praise the outside seating as wonderful and the indoor/outdoor space as gorgeous.

Berenjak Los Angeles offers both indoor dining and an outdoor garden, guests frequently praise the outside seating as a wonderful spot to enjoy the meal.

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