Best Mediterranean Restaurants in West Adams
2 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Cento Pasta Bar
West Adams pasta bar with a beet spaghetti that put them on the LA map
Notable Picks
8.2
What started as a $14-pasta pop-up inside a Downtown wine bar became a West Adams destination with a courtyard under twinkle-lit trees. The spicy pomodoro rigatoni with orange-hued sauce and ricotta dollop consistently ranks as the move; beet spaghetti in brown butter with poppy seeds photographs as well as it eats. Valet-only parking reflects the neighborhood logistics; 5pm arrival secures street spots.
Must-Try Dishes:
Spicy Pomodoro Rigatoni, Beet Spaghetti, Sweet Corn Agnolotti
What Makes it Special: West Adams pasta bar with a beet spaghetti that put them on the LA map
8.1
Chef Danny Elmaleh's counter-service Israeli spot delivers coal-grilled pargiyot and fried Brussels sprouts that draw repeat neighborhood crowds willing to circle for parking. The build-your-own pickle bar and tahini shakes add personality to generous sharable plates on a dog-friendly patio with bonfire seating. Best approached as a weeknight takeout run or a leisurely weekend hang where the line is part of the ritual.
Must-Try Dishes:
Brussel Sprouts, Pargiyot, Sumac Fries
What Makes it Special: Israeli street food and mezze served in a dog-friendly patio setting that draws neighborhood crowds