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Crossroads Kitchen - Melrose

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Upscale eatery provides an elegant backdrop for refined vegan dishes paired with wines & cocktails. People often mention vegan, good, great, delicious, ordered, service, restaurant, experience, amazing, menu,


Address

8284 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046

Website

www.crossroadskitchen.com

Contact

(323) 782-9245

Price rating

$$$ $

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (1.8K reviews)

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  • 5/5 Richard L. 2 years ago on Google
    Incredibly delicious vegan food and a great wine selection. Good cocktails, too. I was with two non-vegans that loved everything! I had dinner two nights ago and can't stop thinking about it. Highlights included pastas, scallopini, and dessert. I wish I lived closer so I could eat here more frequently.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Simone T. 2 years ago on Google
    Looks like a piece of rare meat and an egg yolk, but it's all vegan. I've been here about four times prior but this was easily the best meal I've had there. Always amazing. Hard Times was an excellent cocktail. I'd go all the time if it wasn't so pricey, but when we do, it's worth it!
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Virginia Van de W. 2 years ago on Google
    Went here with a friend and we shared four plates, which was more than enough food for the two of us. We were way too full for dessert. We got the Impossible cigars (which are basically vegan taquitos), truffle potatoes (which our server said is the most ordered item on the menu), spaghetti carbonara (which ended up being my favorite item of the four things we ordered. Sooooo good) and the lasagna. It’s a little on the pricier side, so more of a once in a while restaurant for me - but can’t wait to go back!
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 K K. 2 years ago on Google
    Oh...I’m completely awe of the chef, Tal Ronnen, how he makes the food taste so good, so flavorful. We had truffle potatoes, calamari, cheese plate as appetizers. Holy moly, this is jar-dropping good. Truffle potatoes or truffle fries has always been my favorite food. The potatoes are so soft and buttery. Not too salty so you can actually taste the sweetness of the potatoes. The calamari is made out of oyster mushroom but the texture, the flavor really tastes like calamari, without killing any squids. The cheese plate. The cheese plate. Oh man. If you are here just to have some wine and appetizer, GET THE CHEESE PLATE! It is insane! Words fail me. I can’t even describe how great the blue cheese taste like. Unlike any other grocery bought vegan cheese, this is soft, moisture, and it melts in your mouth. When you combine the cheese with the bread and apricot jam or dried grapes, it brings the cheese game to another level. For the entree, I got the Carbonara just because it’s my favorite spaghetti dish. Surprisingly, they made an vegan yolk that actually like a soft boiled egg. My brain was exploded. How did they make it? Genius. The special menu was spicy sausage, cherry tomatoes with rigatoni. Yum. Sundae was absolutely delicious and perfect ending for a date night. I LOVE crossroad kitchen.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sara L. 2 years ago on Google
    All in all, food was amazing! The Blackberry Mimosa is really good, a great drink to start off with. The Cesar Salad was so creamy and I loved the Parmesan cheese that was added to it. The Sicilian Pizza pleasantly surprised me - although I was underwhelmed by the look of the pizza I was not disappointed in the flavor. It’s absolutely delicious - one of the best vegan pizzas I’ve ever had. The only item I wasn’t a fan of was the Banana Cream Pie Cannoli - I didn’t like the consistency & flavoring of the cream filling.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 April L. 3 years ago on Google
    I don't get all the positive reviews. I'm a vegetarian, and thought the food here was average at best, and some of our dishes just tasted bad. The Balsamic Mushrooms and the Lentil Tempeh were the best meals we tried, but they weren't great and definitely weren't worth the price. The Marinated Olives weren't very good, the Roasted Parsnips tasted AWFUL. We asked the waitress if the Artichoke Oysters were good and she told us yes...it was okay, but only a few bites of food. My friend said he didn't think she was honest with us. I came here expecting to spend more money, but this restaurant is overhyped. Also FYI, this place essentially serves tapas
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Wes B (. 2 years ago on Google
    Phenomenal vegan food! Excellent service, everything was spot on. Perfect for a romantic date. Great ambience, lots of couples and diversity. Old school decor. Very romantic. Our waiter Steve did a great job, as well as all staff. Lasagna was to die for!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Brad K. 2 months ago on Google • 363 reviews New
    A great example of how far vegan cuisine has come. The move is definitely to get family style and share everything with the table. The pasta dishes are delicious, you would never know they were any different than the standard. Cacio Pepe especially was a stand-out for me. The calamari appetizer was a true standout and tasted better to me than the real thing! The French onion soup similarly was just as delicious as its cow-based cousin. The "Look my Way" cocktail was quite spicy but worth it! Did not have room for dessert but the chocolate sundae looked lovely.

  • 5/5 Victor L. 1 year ago on Google
    Food is incredible (even though portions can be a bit small). My group ended doing a sort of tapas style where we ordered many appetizers to try out and we really enjoyed that. Ambience and service was top-notch, and the food came out quickly! Only thing is that parking can be a bit tricky because it's on Melrose, though there's plenty of nearby parking in the neighborhoods.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Amanda H. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the best meals I have ever had! Whether you're vegan or not, Crossroads offers a world class dining experience and food that packs so much unique flavor. It's amazing how they make vegan ingredients taste like the real deal. Everything on the menu is good, but the carbonara is AMAZING. A restaurant you have to try in LA!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joe C. 9 months ago on Google
    I was a bit skeptical about a vegan restaurant before we went here, but I have to say that I am impressed beyond words. They must have Houdini as the master chef here as these dishes look and taste like the real deal. Magic is the only way these were created. We probably ordered half the menu to try the different creative options and were not disappointed! Highly recommend the vegan calamari, pizza, squash blossoms, pastas, and sandwiches. Best of all, I didn't feel like I over ate after sampling these wonderful dishes. Mind blown! 💥
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Robyn L. 9 months ago on Google
    It was nice...somewhat limited menu. NO PARKING - rip off valet taking advantage of that ($15 + tip)!! Plus an insulting 3% add on (see pic) to pay their people in addition to the tip you pay to pay their people (I refused). I asked if the restaurant was doing ok...they said "so good, we're opening another one". I responded - "then why don't you pay your people?"....Obviously, like most business owners, they keep all the money and squeeze the help... bad company.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Beavdog 8. 4 years ago on Google
    Absolutely stunning food and dining experience, surely one of the best vegan restaurants in the world. From entree to dessert, the food was exceptional on a recent visit. The table layouts are well designed to suit different sized groups and the service is relaxed but of the type of quality that you’ll only find in a fine dining restaurant. You can expect to pay fine dining prices too but for an unforgettable meal, it is absolutely worth going all out at for the full Crossroads experience.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mighty Paul T. 4 years ago on Google
    Walking into this restaurant you would think it was a luxurious steak house a kin to a Morton’s. The staff friendly, decor chic, and the setting and seating very cozy. The menu would match any 5 star dining experience. The food and presentation were out of this world and for 3 1/2 hours I forgot I was eating all “plant based” creations! Amazing!! Worth every penny! Order everything on the menu!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nell 3 years ago on Google
    They have really come full circle yet again during the pandemic. The menu is perfect ,food second to none. Crossroads Pizza is a new location to enjoy. Thank you for rising to moment . The chef is amazing and the staff is knocking it out of the ball park.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Axel G. 3 years ago on Google
    Met Billie eyelashes
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Aleksandr P. 3 years ago on Google
    Soul place with history and famous persons
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Drivebug D. 3 years ago on Google
    As a Vegan, I didn't appreciate the long, human hair baked in my lasagna. L-cysteine Is NOT Vegan guys!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Leo N. 3 years ago on Google
    A lot of bougie type of people who don't always wear bras hang out here. Food is good, but I left still feeling a little bit hungry.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 southernu01 2 years ago on Google
    The food was delicious. We the calamari and impossible cigars as appetizer with lasagna. We ate at the bar, Daniel was great. If you enjoy eating vegan this is a great place to visit.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 ben d. 2 years ago on Google
    Definitely a vegan priority in LA, if you can afford it. It's a fancy-pants place. The kale Caesar is the best kale salad I've ever had. Tough to decide on what to eat because nothing is off limits I wish I understood the logic of why items on the bar menu can't be ordered while sitting at a table. Even if sitting at a table right next to the bar.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Olivier L. 2 years ago on Google
    What else needs to be said about this must-go of vegan love and green heavens? We tried most of their menu from the classic eggplant filet to the crispy stuffed blossom zucchini, and their take on the Caesar, and their pasta, and their 5 stars pizzas, and oh yes their Strawberry Basil Tart. Even their cocktails are perfectly crafted! Stop reading reviews and get a table!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Claudia C. 1 year ago on Google
    Coming here felt like a culinary experience. All the food was delicious, service was fast. We had a very special dinner. The food was out of this world.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jasmine L. 1 year ago on Google
    This is a wonderful location! Delicious food and it being plant based is a huge bonus! Beautiful ambiance and wonderful customer service. I brought my hospice foster pup in a stroller and we sat on the patio. The staff was pleasant to the pup, cheerful and created a welcoming environment. I highly recommend this restaurant for a night out with a friend or significant other.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Javaun B. 1 year ago on Google
    Great experience I went with an ex lover and also took my best friend here. She’s allergic to nuts and surprisingly they had a nut free menu. Try there fried calamari oyster mushrooms.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Agustín Carro F. 1 year ago on Google
    Super cute place, drinks were good and food too! The zuchini blossoms stuffed with cheese was AWESOME, I cannot even start imagining how they achieved to create vegan goat cheese... which tastes and has the same texture than goat cheese, it was amazing! Our server was very nice and since we went for lunch it was not crowded at all.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Karlie S. 10 months ago on Google
    As a tourist and a vegetarian, I was not leaving LA without dining at Crossroads Kitchen. The atmosphere felt classy but more casual than expected (a bonus, in my opinion), and the food was a delight. The service was out of this world, and the stuffed zucchini blossoms were a real showstopper! We enjoyed our dinner so much that we came back two days later for brunch. What a joy to have our awesome server for both meals. Mario – you are a wonderful human, and your warmth made all the difference in our experience… I hope that the universe delivers whatever you ask for!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 K C. 6 months ago on Google
    Highly recommend, even if you aren't vegetarian or vegan. I got the eggplant short-ribs on mashed potatoes, very good. Service was excellent. They were quick and understanding even with my husband's unique food sensitivities.
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  • 4/5 Rajesh M. 7 months ago on Google • 140 reviews
    Great place to go on a date and try vegan food. We loved the Sweet corn raviolo. We ordered it twice. I would also recommend trying the stuffed zucchini blossom. For the main course we had the spaghetti carbonara. Having never eaten that before, it was interesting to try out especially with bacon like mushrooms. For dessert, we had the coconut ice cream with brownies and an almond cake with rosemary. The latter was good but the rosemary overpowered the other ingredients. The ambiance is decent and service is good. Definitely worth checking out once!

  • 5/5 Jacob H. 6 months ago on Google • 134 reviews
    Amazing spot, everything we had was fantastic, awesome to see that they had so many gluten free options, which made it really easy to share everything. Everything was outstanding but the pizza was my favorite. Also the desserts were phenomenal

  • 4/5 Dave K. 2 months ago on Google • 73 reviews New
    Visited for the special occasion. Visited Las Vegas location couple months prior and it felt a little fancier there overall. Maybe because we were seated outside in the tents here. As for food, appetizers seemed lacking but main courses were amazing. Saw good reviews for Impossible Cigars but was not as good as anticipated, it sounds fancy but was just regular taquitos nothing special. Artichoke Oysters wasn't great either 'oyster' to sauce ratio seemed incredibly off, just smothered in sauce. Definitely would not recommend these. Carbonara was creamy and flavorful and pizza was great as well. Our favorite was the Scallopini Parmesan. Wanted to order another but decided not to since we were full. Sorbet was Key Lime pie, it was way way too sour, did not like it at all. It felt like frozen lime juice... the other dessert I think it was Brownie Fudge Sundae(?) Was good. Food was good enough to want to try again. Maybe next time avoid the appetizers all together.

  • 4/5 Daniel C. 3 months ago on Google • 67 reviews New
    The service is second to none. The candlelight atmosphere is great for an intimate gathering. Their cheese plate was small but very delicious. I don't know what they put in their Brussel Sprouts, but I was craving for more. The two drinks we got were well balanced, and the flavors were rich. Now the pizza and the pasta we got was a bit dry. It just needed more sauce, but outside of that, I highly recommend it.

  • 4/5 Meimei 3 months ago on Google • 55 reviews New
    Food was great and tasty and didn't take too long to get. Service felt rushed and entree was actually delivered before the appetizers. I enjoyed my birthday but was surprised how packed it was on a rainy Tuesday night. We had reserved a table for 2 and were sat in the middle of the restaurant as part of a long row of tables (not romantic) and a fan was blowing from the ceiling so we quickly realized why others around us were bundled up. The rib entree was not available but the beet was tasty, and pasta too. We had asked about birthday specials and were told if we ordered dessert it would come with something and I did get a sparkler on it (after ordering a different dessert that came out plain and asked about it). All in all food really was worth it and I would go back. We found street parking on Melrose, side street was permit parking only

  • 5/5 Stephanie R. 2 months ago on Google • 39 reviews New
    Hands down my favourite dining experience in LA! We visited LA for my birthday and had such a lovely time here. The food was delicious and my non-vegan husband had high praise for it as well. We had the stuffed zucchini blossoms, roasted honeynut squash, eggplant shortrib, and spicy rigatoni vodka. Timing was perfect, staff were attentive, and our server went out of his way to include a giant sparkler with our dessert. Would highly recommend and we’ll be sure to visit again when we’re in town!

  • 5/5 Scott G. 3 years ago on Google
    Im not a Vegan. But the person I took on a date there is a Vegan. The ambiance there is great. The food was incredible. I had Calamari and pasta. One of the best dinners I have had in a good while. The food was outstanding and the service was professional and efficient. Highly recommend this place

  • 4/5 Charles L. 3 years ago on Google
    This is just one chef's opinion, but hats off to Crossroads and her staff. In a world where service is dwindling and food is no more than means to a financial end, Crossroads has kept it as it used to be. The staff care. They have fun. They treated us with amazing smiles and joy. Crossroads works the room. She is everywhere insuring your meal is spot on. I will be coming here every chance I get when I'm in the City.

  • 5/5 Randy C. 3 years ago on Google
    Got a Caesar salad and mushroom pizza… All vegan. It was an amazing light meal. Recommend this place always.

  • 5/5 Herbert R. 3 years ago on Google
    vegan food, so great. Service is awesome even when they are busy. Had a friend come into town and asked me to take him here again. It has an awesome atmosphere. Feeling here is similar to a place in Columbus I liked.

  • 5/5 K N. 3 years ago on Google
    This restaurant made me a vegetarian ( Im trying to be began ) My friends and me were so impressed when we had some food that was amazing 😍 Especially Cheese burger was incredibly delicious !(you can have lunch time only ) They served salad that was perfect 3C (clean cold crispy) and delicious ! Thank you

  • 5/5 Adriana C. 4 years ago on Google
    This place is amazing!!!! From the chicken and waffles to the broccoli soup. Definitely the main, if not the only reason I would consider braving LA traffic again. Please consider a Las Vegas location!!!!!!!

  • 5/5 Julie u. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing place! All plant based, their fettuccine and truffles, butternut squash pizza, and delicious drinks made it a place to remember. It's a shame you can only dine for 1 hour due to covid, reservation highly recommended.

  • 3/5 Jamie K. 3 years ago on Google
    A solid four star place. I'm vegetarian and have to eat gluten free. This place has great option for gluten free without it all being soy based. Get the crispy mushrooms, it's really yummy.

  • 5/5 maria A. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent food, service, atmosphere. Amazing place to be.

  • 5/5 Eduardo J. 3 years ago on Google
    l like good food🍽🍽🍽🍽🥘🧇

  • 5/5 Lauren H. 3 years ago on Google
    Quality foods with quality service

  • 5/5 Tiffany S. 3 years ago on Google
    I was happy with the food and service provided at crossroads Kitchen. They are vegan friendly and have alot of very tasty options. Great restaurant.

  • 1/5 EddieSan 3 years ago on Google
    Very disappointed with today’ pick up order, Lasagna Bolognese has not meat whatsoever, three layers of pasta with a flavorless tomato sauce but not meat at all. Tagliatelle was ok, not quite outstanding as per our previous experience dining or take out from this local eatery, we try to stay local and support our neighbor’ restaurants But it was just not aceptable to the point that we called, and the lady over the phone said she will talk to the chef, whatever that means. We do mot mind prices and tapas portions as long the quality is on the end product but is not good, not right answer, call us back, you have our number

  • 4/5 Janice B. 3 years ago on Google
    Great little spot. Inside is average so when making a reservation, request outside. Colin was great and Drake and Luise were also GREAT. The short rib was phenomenal.

  • 5/5 Dinesh M. 3 years ago on Google
    Go get the Italian sub

  • 1/5 Nick S. 3 years ago on Google
    I received a pizza that is approximately 9“ x 6“ for which I was charged about $20. No pizza is worth that money. Very very disappointed in the deceptive pricing.

  • 5/5 God m. 3 years ago on Google
    I don't mess with vegan food .. but the sausage pizza definitely fooled me!!..

  • 5/5 Yvonne J. S. 3 years ago on Google
    quite decent and reasonable food .. Loving it

  • 5/5 505 F. 3 years ago on Google
    One of the favorite restaurants in LA

  • 5/5 LG 1. 3 years ago on Google
    Best vegan entrees!

  • 5/5 Satsui N. 3 years ago on Google
    High-end dining. The food is incredible,servers are professional and friendly. The wait time may take 15 minutes but the meals are worth the wait. There's only metered parking surrounding the restaurant, so parking may be a bit of a hassle on the right day. Great place for a date or family gathering.

  • 5/5 Eva G. 3 years ago on Google
    Let me first say that we are not Vegan. My daughter wanted to celebrate her birthday at a Vegan Restaurant. She picked Crossroad Kitchen. It was a pleasant experience. The staff was attentive, friendly and informative. The food surpassed our expectations, especially for vegan food. The owner and manager were on site so we were able to have delightful conversation with them. They made a great Birthday celebration for my daughter. We love it and will come back soon. The cocktail drinks were fabulous.

  • 2/5 Shirin F. 3 years ago on Google
    Dissapointing to say the least.

  • 5/5 Gissella P. 3 years ago on Google
    Very kind staff. And the food was very delightful . So Yes, I really recommend this place 100%

  • 5/5 Demetrius B. 3 years ago on Google
    Service here is fantastic! Very attentive and personal. Food is next level!

  • 1/5 Robert M. 3 years ago on Google
    Disgusting place I saw a rat, never even ordered my food I left. Never going back, waited all that time for nothing

  • 4/5 Mike D. 3 years ago on Google
    Good. But expensive.

  • 4/5 Frank G. 3 years ago on Google
    Yum!

  • 4/5 Martin R. 3 years ago on Google
    I wish I could give this place 4stars! This place is perfection! They make thier own pasta. Everything is delicious! First wnt on DineLA. The place was packed but service was still good. The staff spells hard and keeps a smile on thier faces. They start each table with delicious crusty bread that you can dip into the olive oil they have in the table. My favorite is the pesto with burrata. Words cannot describe the rich deliciousness. They have a lunch special for around $10 with pasta and a salad. The other day my mom & I split a pasta and the salmon salad. It was beautiful!

  • 5/5 Maria T. 3 years ago on Google
    Absolutely delicious & great customer service!

  • 5/5 Damien K. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing food, enjoyable atmosphere.

  • 4/5 Fiona A. 3 years ago on Google
    I didn’t expect much from this place, but I like it here. Nice service

  • 5/5 Danny K. 3 years ago on Google
    Outstanding flavors and creativity. Truly remarkable taste to all the dishes we ordered.

  • 5/5 Yaara T. 3 years ago on Google
    I'm not vegan and was hesitant to come here at first, but during my stay in LA I went here twice! This place is absolutely delicious. I would skip desserts though. They're ok but for me personally, it wasn't as tasty as I'm used to.

  • 5/5 CLAUDIO REIS D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great place to do some shopping 😜 (Original) Ótimo lugar para fazer umas compras 😜

  • 5/5 Lindsay J. 3 years ago on Google
    Delicious socially distant brunch outside on a beautiful Saturday morning! Everyone we interacted with was kind and cautious, and the food was very tasty. My Benedict and potatoes along with a blackberry mimosa (pictured) were excellent; my friends had the frittata and chicken & waffles — all so yummy. Can’t wait to go back. Reservation highly recommended.

  • 4/5 Dorothy T. 3 years ago on Google
    This is my favorite veggie burger in the city. I love how all the ingredients are fresh and the food never disappoints. Also love the portions of the milk shakes, the hand crafted sodas, and truffle fries! I crave Crossroads Kitchen every week...

  • 5/5 Shaunte E. 3 years ago on Google
    To not be vegan, all the food we tried was very delicious and drinks as well.

  • 5/5 Jamal W. 3 years ago on Google
    So the first thing I have to say is that this place is on the more expensive side.... now that that part is out of the way we can get into the food! It was absolutely delicious. Vegan done right. Everything we ordered exceeded expectations. I've been on and off a vegan diet for almost 2 years now, and prior too hadn't eaten beef, pork, or most dairy for about 15 years. I'm no stranger to meat and dairy alternatives, but this didn't feel like an alternative at all- it was the answer! We ordered a variety of plates to get the most bang for our buck in our group of three. From the pizza, to the seafood inspired artichoke oysters, everything was so beautifully made and masterfully cooked. The flavors were so vibrant and complex. I would for sure recommend this place to any vegans, but also to anyone who is just curious about good dining in the meatless food space.

  • 4/5 Alexander P. 3 years ago on Google
    Was very good. Everything we got was yummy (except the greens with olive syrup (don't get that) place was expensive and you'll need a reservation. All the food was yummy, I don't think much was added to any of it by being vegan (as I am not vegan/veg) but a fun experience. Youll need a reservation and a little pricey. If you are with vegans, this is a great place to come together

  • 4/5 Blair T. 3 years ago on Google
    I came here on the holiday, 2/15, expecting brunch but found out that they only had their lunch menu available. Make sure to double-check what’s available at the time you’re going! I did overhear the couple next to us expecting the same thing 🤷🏽‍♂️ I got their All Grown Up Burger which was really good but a little simple. I felt like I could’ve made it myself at home but, again, really good. I’ll definitely be back to try a different entree!

  • 5/5 D S. 3 years ago on Google
    Always delicious. I got takeout and it was perfect. I can’t wait to go back once dining is open.

  • 5/5 Normando C. 3 years ago on Google
    A very elegant restaurant tailoring to vegan food and celebrates the food itself with very tasty vegan substituted ingredients. -meat eater 😋

  • 5/5 Judah m. 3 years ago on Google
    Without a doubt the best dining experience I’ve ever had at a full vegan restaurant and at the top of all the best meals I’ve ever had. I’m newly vegan and not a single bite felt “different” or like a substitute for the “real thing”. The mushroom calamari, the ricotta on sourdough, and the fettuccini carbonara blew my mind. We had more dishes but those three were the stand outs for sure. Actually the best carbonara I’ve ever had, with no dairy?! Holy smokes great work chef and team. Will definitely be back. 10/10 telling all my friends.

  • 5/5 edmundo m. 3 years ago on Google
    5 stars

  • 5/5 Cathy M. 3 years ago on Google
    Food was good. Had the chicken & waffles and ceasar salad (which was soo good) and they both had great flavors to it. Worth the drive from Rancho Cucamonga :)

  • 3/5 Benny M. 3 years ago on Google
    Very good food...overly expensive...for a valentines

  • 5/5 Cait L. 2 years ago on Google
    Absolutely delicious. Food came quickly. Beautiful presentation. Fancy :)

  • 5/5 Kimberley K. 2 years ago on Google
    Sooo delicious‼️ A varied menu with lots of good stuff to choose from!

  • 5/5 Nikole C. 3 years ago on Google
    Where do I begin? I loved everything about my experience at Crossroads Kitchen. Every single dish was phenomenal. Our server was helpful and kind, as was every staff member we encountered. I don't love LA, but I will be back just to come here again.

  • 5/5 Avi B. 1 year ago on Google
    Incredibly fancy and delicious vegan food! We got the 7 course meal and loved every bit of it. I was nervous about the 3rd course with olives and capers but somehow it tasted excellent! Great service and wonderful food made this a delightful meal.

  • 5/5 Richard G. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent! Server, food, drinks? Freaking amazing, we live in Manhattan Beach surrounded by great restaurants. Glad we made the 25 min drive for some great vegan dishes. My favorite was the truffle potatoes and spices rigatoni.

  • 5/5 Lara 1 year ago on Google
    Great food, however in many magazines you read that it‘s „fine dining“ which it is really not. It‘s a great bistro that serves good food in a very fast pace.

  • 5/5 PK K. 10 months ago on Google
    Vegan heaven! Incredible food and experience! We'd made dinner reservations for 7.30 but ended up reaching early and they were gracious enough to seat us without a wait time. Our host was superb and suggested quite a few options all of which were fantastic. We ordered their Twist of Cain cocktail with loaded rosti potatoes, spicy rigatoni vodka pasta and eggplant short rib! Everything was so good that it's really hard to pick a favorite. However I could've easily had a second portion of that pasta. Hands down the best I've eaten! For dessert, we chose brownie sundae which yum and just enough. Make a reservation and account for parking time. They have valet parking services onsite but you may find street parking if you're lucky! Do not miss going here when in LA!

  • 4/5 Mary 11 months ago on Google
    The restaurant itself is great! The atmosphere and service brilliant. The presentation and creativity of each dish! We ordered the supreme pizza, the carbonara and the tofu marsala. I would have rated at 4.5 if there was an option. The only reason for not a 5 is the choice of dishes. I am certain that if we had ordered different ones it would have been a 5 star. The pizza was average and the carbonara had too much garlic. The tofu was absolutely amazing! We would definitely visit again to have the opportunity to raise this into a 5 star.

  • 5/5 lizzi s. 11 months ago on Google
    the stuffed zucchini blossoms are the best; get at least 2 orders, as only 3 come on a plate. super helpful waiter that helped us figure out how much to order of everything.

  • 5/5 Jax K. 11 months ago on Google
    Oh My Gosh!!! The ambiance was soooo warm and magical! The service was soooo friendly and so sweet! The 80's playlist made the mood so jovial! The Oysters on top of the artichoke was out of this world!!! The cheese plate was ridiculously delicious omg! The scallop linguini was extra tasty and the red pepper flakes made the dish! The mango sorbet was to die for! YOU MUST EAT HERE! It was amazing tearing up the vegan food and having it taste like normal meet and fish without the bloated stomach! Great job guys wow !!!!

  • 4/5 J 10 months ago on Google
    Amazing food. Little too dark inside. Wait or stood far away and had to yell my order. We spent $150 and had 2 glasses of wine. There for just over an hour only.

  • 4/5 Corin E. 9 months ago on Google
    I was so excited to eat at Crossroads while in town for work, I brought 5 coworkers with me. One person in our group has a soy allergy and the server told her “she came to the wrong place” which was off pitting. He also did very little to provide suggestions for her and everything we ordered we had to ask if she could eat it which felt laborious. Service was good otherwise, food came fast and a lot of runners was helpful. Music and ambiance overall was great. We ordered a lot of different food. Overall it was very good, highlights were the corn raviolo, squash blossoms and Bibb salad & Lasagna bolognese was delicious! I ordered the eggplant skirt steak and it is definitely a sharing dish. It was just okay, very unique but not my favorite.

  • 5/5 Daniel R. 8 months ago on Google
    I'm not a vegan but everything's great about this restaurant. I would say it's menu is somewhat geared toward people who enjoy vegan meat. EVERYTHING is fantastic. We ordered so many different things. I can't remember what they all were. Pizzas, pastas, salads, okra, calamari, everything was delicious. Service was amazing. Very timely with everything to the table with very little wait when though they were busy. Attentive to every need: Glasses refilled, new plates, silverware etc. According to what I've heard, it's one of the best vegan restaurants in LA. I'd go back anytime and take people with me to experience the restaurant.

  • 5/5 Jennifer C. 8 months ago on Google
    Delicious pasta. The stuffed zucchini was overrated tho but maybe cuz I don’t like goat cheese. Got the lasagna and carbonara. Lasagna was amazing and filling

  • 4/5 Paul Frazier J. 8 months ago on Google
    I would have given this spot a five star rating were it not for the fact that despite having a reservation well ahead of my visit to Los Angeles and arriving 5 minutes early, we were told there were no more tables available inside and given the option of waiting or sitting outside (it was extremely humid in LA that night). It’s vexing to take the effort to reserve a table only to be told just take what’s available. Outside of that, the food was great. It was my second time visiting (first time was pre-Covid) and I was excited to share the experience with a vegan friend (considering I am non-vegan). My favourite dish was the “calamari” and all of the desserts. Hahaha!

  • 4/5 jinali s. 7 months ago on Google
    Great ambiance and a perfect date night place. Peaches and whipped feta cream is a must try. Staff was friendly and courteous, was very attentive to our allergy concerns. Would definitely love to go back.

  • 4/5 Chelsea P. 5 months ago on Google
    Imagine my surprise when, looking for a quick vegetarian meal before a show next door , I stumbled into this bustling swankfest thinking it was some kind of fast casual restaurant (blaming generic Silicon Valley boardroom spawned name). The first giveaway that this was a much more formal scene was the valet up front and the patron in front of me who practically threw his keys at the equally grumpy valet guy. The second was the group of insta-baddies that walked right ahead of me to secure what was probably ( definitely)a comped meal. Spotting the “LA’s 10 best restaurants” articles behind the maitre de’s pedestal, I’m thinking “Rats! I’m definitely not getting in here.” “But hey, I’m wearing a wool coat and mules for god sake! I’ve got a shot!” I convince myself while I wait in a line that moves with surprising speed. “I don’t have a reservation, but can I squeeze in at the bar,” I ask, wincing hard, my feet already walking towards where my finger is pointing. To my surprise, front of the house waves me in anyways. Ok, when does that ever work? Nice. After managing to get a seat at the bar, I ordered the squash, fall vegetables, and a cappuccino. No later than I uttered the last syllable of my order did my plates seem to appear in front of me, accompanied by not dull and dead eyes and a thrust of a plate in my face as I expect pretty much always, but a playful little joke and “Enjoy!” practically yelped out of the waiter’s mouth. The room is very tasteful, an impressive chandelier fixture above the bar, luxurious booths, and warm yellow lighting were among what I noticed. It was a very New York atmosphere, complete with jazz playing (they even played New York New York, which I found a little funny). The squash was inspired, with a pomegranate and pumpkin seed dressing and yogurt to balance the sweeter, heavier taste of the squash. The fall vegetables were well made. I think the in-demand courses are the pasta dishes and an eggplant dish that I overheard someone say was over ordered and not coming out on time, which I dared not order myself being on a time crunch. I also had fun watching the barmen pour martinis and muddle …stuff…without a moment to break. I’m still myself surprised at how incredibly smooth service was, how charming the wait staff is, how unique the room was, not to mention the very tasty food. It is so nice to visit a restaurant that understands the finer points of a truly pleasant dining experience. (Also very nice not to be treated like a space alien as a solo diner)

  • 5/5 Prashant B. 5 months ago on Google
    One of the best vegan Italian restaurants in LA. Food is incredible. Small portions and 2-3 items per person is recommended. Sharing everything family style allows you to taste more items. Great for special occasions. Reservations recommended. Egg plant short ribs is a must try. Everything else is exceptional as well. Great selection of wine and desserts.

  • 5/5 Shernanya T. 5 months ago on Google
    I ordered the Wardolf salad, which was delicious, I just didn't care for the skin on the red pears. I also had seasonal fruit, which wasn't so seasonal but was beautifully put together. My guest both had the stuffed French toast, and they couldn't stop talking about, they enjoyed it very much. I am not vegan.

  • 5/5 Spiros A. 5 months ago on Google
    I've been to a lot of incredible restaurants, and this is honestly the best I've been to. The fact that all the food is vegan, there's some seriously nostalgic dishes, and some sort of black magic in the production of the calamari, is the icing on the cake. The guys behind the bar made excellent cocktails too!

  • 5/5 Elin L. 5 months ago on Google
    Hands down, one of the best restaurants I have ever been to. It was so good I had to order takeout as well before leaving L.A. Amazing!

  • 5/5 vinisha a. 4 months ago on Google
    We were here to celebrate my husband's birthday month 🏹 And the all the plant based dishes were enticing as well as delicious 😋 The ambience was beautiful and the service excellent 👌 Definitely would visit again and highly recommend dinning at this fine dinning spot 🌱

  • 5/5 Mitch O. 3 months ago on Google • 34 reviews New
    Everything here is always a 10. The lunch crew is more relaxed than the dinner crew but both are superb. My die hard steak eating guests ask for this place which goes to show how phenomenal it truly is. Don't forget the coffee and dessert.


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed outside
  • Parking
    • ✓️ Valet parking
    • ✓️ Paid street parking
    • ✓️ Somewhat difficult to find a space
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Breakfast
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Curbside pickup
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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