Ammatoli

“The Food, drinks, and atmosphere were perfect for my date night.”

Imtiaz Hasan★★★★★

Absolutely unforgettable birthday dinner at Ammatoli in Downtown Long Beach. I was treated by my brother-in-law and his wife, and from the first bite to the last, everything delivered. We went all in on the six-way mezza - a beautifully curated assortment of cold dishes served with freshly baked, fluffy and steaming pita that was impossible to stop eating. The foul mudammas and muhammara stood out in particular—rich, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. The ambiance alone sets the tone—warm, inviting, and full of classic Middle Eastern charm. The decor feels timeless and thoughtfully curated,

Olivia M★★★★

This place had a beautiful beginning and middle… just wait for the end. A friend and I walked here during a lunch break at our conference and were seated quickly at the bar, which was perfect. I ordered the lunch special with kefta, hummus with beef shawarma, cauliflower, and a salad, and my friend got the chicken kebab. My friend said it was the best chicken she’s ever had, which is really saying something. My entire plate was so good I was genuinely annoyed we had to rush through it to get back to work. The pita was incredibly fresh with the best texture, and we could actually see them mak

Tina wolfe Bookwithtinacom★★★★★

10 out of 10 recommend! I got the Greek salad with the chicken and my friend got the falafel along with an amazing breakfast plate. I got the mint lemonade freshest I’ve ever had! Good and potent! We Both enjoyed it so much and we ate outside on a beautiful day.

Green Sea Shells★★★★

Had dinner at Ammatoli in Downtown Long Beach tonight. The restaurant was recently named a 2026 James Beard semifinalist for Outstanding Hospitality, and the service was excellent from start to finish. We ordered the 7-item vegetarian platter with two types of hummus, muhammara, grape leaves, a fava bean dip, cucumber yogurt, and falafel, along with a fattoush salad and warm pita bread. We also tried a Lebanese wine that was fruit-forward with a dry, slightly powdery finish. What makes Ammatoli interesting is that the menu pulls from across the Levant region — Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, and Pal