Written Hand

4.5

8 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

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2 people

Mar 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Great for creative cocktails
Good for business meals
Dog-friendly

Escape life’s pesky troubles for a while at Written Hand, our ode to the extraordinary ingredients of Southern California combined with the flavors of the Greek isles and southern Italy. Working with dozens of talented farmers, Executive Chef Ashley Thompson uses exceptionally fresh local produce, seafood, and more to craft a Mediterranean-inspired dinner menu that might just entice you to fight over the last bite. From artful cocktails and plentiful wines to shareable bites and sumptuous large plates, join us for a vibe that invites you to kiss the cares of the day goodbye.

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Location
1800 Argyle Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028
Phone number
(213) 279-3534
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Valet
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Ashley Thompson

bub & Grandmas bread$9.00
TOASTED ONION VERMOUTH BUTTER, FLAKY SALT
Head on Prawns$32.00
SMOKED ORANGE CHERMOULA, TORN BREAD
Ono Winter Crudo$27.00
COLD-PRESSED LEMON OIL, MEYER LEMON, TANGERINE
Baby Planet Carrots$14.00
WHIPPED RICOTTA, SMOKED ORANGE CHERMOULA, ZA’ATAR CRUNCH
Girl and Dug Farm Lettuces$19.00
SOUR APPLES, VIOLET MUSTARD TARRAGON VINAIGRETTE, TRUFFLE PECORINO, TOUM CROUTONS
Squash Blossoms$19.00
HERBED LABNEH, LEMON ZEST, MICRO FLOWERS
Compressed Weiser Farms Toybox Melon$23.00
36-MONTH PROSCIUTTO, CANDYSTRIPE FIGS, FETA ESPUMA, RED OPAL BASIL
Chilled Lobster Salad$31.00
LOBSTER VELOUTE, MICRO TARRAGON SALAD, CHIVE OIL, CAVIAR BUMP
Crispy Artichokes$21.00
PARMESAN FONDUTA, BEURRE BLANC
blue-FIN Tuna Collar$69.00
HARISSA RUB, CHARRED CANDYSNAP LEMON
Braised Lamb Neck$59.00
TOASTED FREGOLA ROOT VEGETABLES, POMEGRANATE BRAISING JUS, MINT GREMOLATA
Pan Roasted Seabream$46.00
ALEPPO, PRESERVED LEMON YOGURT, SHAVED WHITE ASPARAGUS
Roasted 1/2 Spatchcock Chicken$42.00
PAN DRIPPING BREAD, CUCUMBER SALAD, WHIPPED TOUM
Toasted Vermicelli & Rice$12.00
TOASTED ALMONDS, SUMAC, PARSLEY
Charred Broccolini$14.00
PRESERVED LEMON, RED PEPPER

What 8 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

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8 Reviews

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Angel
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Written hand is a hype worthy place to dine in, even if you're not staying at the hotel, it makes for a wonderful place!!! I had Rey and Allen to help me today, they are pleasant and understanding of what clients look forward to me as myself. I had to reorder the burger here, i got it well done; its uniquely blended flavor is delicious!! It is cooked with bacon, seriously mouth watering flavors. The burger: delicious juiciness stacked with melted cheese, mayo, and aromas: it comes with a salad or fries, the fries in my honest opinion are comparable to in n out fries but a fatter version. There is street parking (depending on the day of the week you come). They have a beautiful movie projector there's a pool table. They have gorgeous seating. If you love beautiful dinning, this is your spot for it. Even if you're in the mood for a drink, it's definitely a great place to stop by!! They have beautiful art of the wall, pretty drinks and music playing. The staff genuinely makes this place even better!!! Restrooms are always clean. Valet is not free. Security at the front. If you're looking to meet with friends, family or business meetings, this is a very effective place to experience wonderful hospitality. Keep up the incredible work please. I love coming here. It's my new to go to place! Overlooking the capital records sign, it's so beautiful with the high ceilings!!! Thank you Dani and Corey for making this place what it is!! I love doing business here. With Lauren, Naoimi, Chris, Shuee, and Malerie at the bar, they make sure your drinks are delicious!!! The drinks are soo juicy and refreshing and very presentable. Corey is amazing, very hospitable and accommodating. I wish i knew this place existed sooner. Thank so much Tessa for your kindness and amazing support too.Do yourself the favor and come here if you love great food and awesome quality hospitality.
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Uyen VIP
Los Angeles15 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We’ll definitely come back! Perfect to enjoy healthy and well crafted dishes before a show at Pantages.
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Jeffery
Atlanta1 review
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good service decent food. Good surroundings. Very good vibe.
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James
Los Angeles2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love love love this place! We had a reservation but decided to sit at the bar last minute. Shout out to Ian our Bartender. He gave some great recs and really made us feel special. We mostly stuck with the bar menu but had to try the head on shrimp and loved them. intimate space in the hotel lobby of the Kimpton. The place could use some signage but once you're there it's quite cute. Also, don't skimp on dessert. They do a really nice carrot cake bread pudding and have one of the best Espresso Martini's in the city. We'll definitely be back. Hopefully more people hear about it. But we don't mind a secret spot all to ourselves in the city.
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Sara
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dine LA menu was fantastic, the Squash Blossoms and Lamb were favorites and both desserts were phenomenal. Drinks were good and service was great.
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Monica VIP
Los Angeles3 reviews
4.0
Dined on January 5, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Rare to have a restaurant in LA with fantastic cocktails, delicious food, great service be undersubscribed. Price point was reasonable and although menu is smaller, sufficient choice and all tasty.
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Amber
Chicago356 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a fun pop-up concept. All of the food was delicious, especially the head on prawns and pistachio coulant!
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Chevvon
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on December 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The menu is small, but the food is the most delicious I have had in a while. Great ambiance and service.
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Written Hand is rated 4.5 stars by 8 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Mar 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

1800 Argyle Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028

Additional information

Phone number
(213) 279-3534
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Valet
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Ashley Thompson

Written Hand

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bub & Grandmas bread$9.00

Head on Prawns$32.00

Ono Winter Crudo$27.00

Baby Planet Carrots$14.00

Girl and Dug Farm Lettuces$19.00

Squash Blossoms$19.00

Compressed Weiser Farms Toybox Melon$23.00

Chilled Lobster Salad$31.00

Crispy Artichokes$21.00

blue-FIN Tuna Collar$69.00

Braised Lamb Neck$59.00

Pan Roasted Seabream$46.00

Roasted 1/2 Spatchcock Chicken$42.00

Toasted Vermicelli & Rice$12.00

Charred Broccolini$14.00

What 8 people are saying

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