This is an amazing hole in the wall fast food place the size of a walk-in-closet with 3 separate extensive menus - Middle Eastern, Mexican & Italian - with surprisingly good food that is cooked freshly right in front of you. There is no wait service to speak of; you order at a counter & they call your name for pick up when it's ready. Best for takeout. They have dozens of items on the menu.
Nikki V.
Yes. Recommend! Inside you can order from 3 different places! So neat! Trying L.A. Birria & The Green Olive tonight. The person who took our order was very friendly and patient as we were deciding what to get. We came at night, so we wanted to sit inside. Plenty of seating! Nice booths or high tables. Clean and modern! You can also use the self-service kiosk to order. For L.A. Birria, you take your receipt outside, and they make it for ya. Get your onions, cilantro, and stuff. Definitely get green Avocado salsa soooo good! Here's what we got! -Spicy Potatoes - so good. Thinly sliced, delish sauce, not too spicy, portion size is excellent (got small). -Birria Quesadilla, eggrolls, & taco plate. We agree the best birria around!!! The eggrolls have cheese inside, were unique, and totally worked! me & my hubs agreed, these were our fave. EVERYTHING WAS DELICIOUS!!!! Cannot wait to come back and try more things.
Emad Wahba
Where else can you go and have different cuisine made fresh to order with the best ingredients. Now serving Mediterranean, Italian and Mexican food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Han B.
Birria tacos here at night? Not sure when the tent goes up but these tacos were fire. I rolled up at 10:00pm and they were cleaning up but then happily fired the grill back up for me and made me and my wife some fire Birria tacos! Best part was the shell was crunchy and the meat was so juicy- you didn't need to dip this guy in any cup. 10/10
Dj P.
Good food good service it was a little late the kitchen closed early but they have tacos outside Barbacoa tacos. Great good location to.
Toshi I.
I'll admit the Gram influenced my decision as I was craving Meditterranean, but the Hubs preferred Italian. So naturally, we agreed to check out Food Culture LA! (Note: there are only just a few street parking spaces up front. )From the exterior, there's an interesting mural on the wall and a long outdoor patio to the side. The inside is very clean, so we chose to eat inside. The cashier was very helpful. I ordered the Gyro Mix Plate with Gyros, Steak and Chicken,it turned out to be a really great portion. The Hubs ordered the Spaghetti Clams Alle Vongole and we both loved it!We'll definitely come back to try more!
R C.
Delicious food very friendly staff and service. Choice of Mediterranean & Italian cuisine. We chose Mediterranean for dinner as the Italian kitchen was closed. They also have an outdoor popup kitchen called LA Birria. Saving it for next visit
Riza P.
What a nice little place that serves good food. My friend and I had lamb chops that was cooked really well and pasta with clams that was not short on clams. You know what I mean? For sure a place to try who is looking for a mix of mediterranean and pasta choices. We got lucky though in finding a parking place in front.
Celeste V.
The food was amazing! My girls loved the pink pasta, chicken tenders & fries. They devoured those!!! I loved the lamb chop & fettuccine. The flavors were everything. Will be coming back for sure & let's not talk about the amazing customer service, Emmanuel, Ulises & Armando you were amazing!
Jenn W.
Food halls have been popping up all over town lately and depending on what's on offer and how good the food and the service is, it can go either way. The fact that this place has Italian and Mediterranean food leads me to think there these recipes come from a mixed heritage. Location: Corner of Carson Street and Western Avenue next door to Saigon (Pho restaurant) and across the street from CarsonWestern Plaza. Street parking only, if you can find it. Food: The restaurant you're looking for is called The Green Olive and there is such a large menu of offerings, I had a hard time making a decision as there is also Italian food with their own menu. I was a little confused when I was given a Mediterranean menu as well. I went with the spaghetti clam alle vongole with a side of garlic bread. The portion size is enough to feed 2 people. There was plenty of spaghetti (maybe too much) and I'm quite sure there was a whole can of clams (Win!!) in my bowl. I would have preferred a thicker sauce for the main dish, but that's just me. Plenty of garlic too, so bring those breath mints with you before you go back to work. The garlic bread was hot, garlicky, buttery with a crusty top. Couldn't find fault with that one at all. Service: The servers were polite and accomodating, but really need some more time in the service sector. When I asked for extra napkins, I got one that was stained with some kind of fruit ( beets?) on it. While you could also order online or in person, there were 2 kiosks you can also order from, however, 1 of them wasn't working already. Summary: Parking will be an issue during peak times as it's all street parking and it seems the neighbors have had issues with other customers patronizing other eateries using their lot. Chose wisely. There is seating inside (tables and counter with stools) and outside, They offer catering and you can order to-go as well which might be a good idea if you can't find parking. They also offer paninis, salads and mediterranean food, which I need to also sample. Credit/debit/ cash are accepted also. Thus far, not a bad impression for a first visit. I'll have to come back later to try out the paninis or the mediteranean menu items. Happy eating!!
The spaghetti with baby clams is delicious best flavor and fresh! The short rib sandwich was so tender with lots of delicious flavor. The kebab plate was not good chewy and rice was over cooked with no flavor never buying that again. Will be back for spaghetti with clams and short rib sandwich!! Delicious
Eddie J.
Second time here. Food is delicious and healthy. You have to wait a little long to get your food but then again delicious and fresh food takes time to make. Move over chicken maison, you have competition.
Barbara W.
Omg! We just ordered from the Italian menu and everything was amazing! We've ordered the Mediterranean food and it's amazing too! You guys rock and your food is delicious!
Neptunes design
If there's one thing I would recommend from the sandwiches it would have to be the short rib one. This photo doesn't do it any justice. 10/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jair M.
I had a fantastic dining experience at Green Olive, the food culture restaurant, and I can't wait to come back. The customer service was exceptional, with the staff going above and beyond to make us feel welcome. The delicious Italian cuisine from their menu was a true delight for our taste buds.Armando, our server, deserves a special mention for treating us so well. He not only ensured that our dining experience was enjoyable but also took the time to engage with us, sharing insights into their upcoming plans and what to expect in the future. This personalized touch added to the overall charm of the restaurant.With such a great combination of excellent customer service, delicious food, and a friendly atmosphere, it's safe to say that I'll be returning to Green Olive in the near future.
This is an amazing hole in the wall fast food place the size of a walk-in-closet with 3 separate extensive menus - Middle Eastern, Mexican & Italian - with surprisingly good food that is cooked freshly right in front of you. There is no wait service to speak of; you order at a counter & they call your name for pick up when it's ready. Best for takeout. They have dozens of items on the menu.
Yes. Recommend! Inside you can order from 3 different places! So neat! Trying L.A. Birria & The Green Olive tonight. The person who took our order was very friendly and patient as we were deciding what to get. We came at night, so we wanted to sit inside. Plenty of seating! Nice booths or high tables. Clean and modern! You can also use the self-service kiosk to order. For L.A. Birria, you take your receipt outside, and they make it for ya. Get your onions, cilantro, and stuff. Definitely get green Avocado salsa soooo good! Here's what we got! -Spicy Potatoes - so good. Thinly sliced, delish sauce, not too spicy, portion size is excellent (got small). -Birria Quesadilla, eggrolls, & taco plate. We agree the best birria around!!! The eggrolls have cheese inside, were unique, and totally worked! me & my hubs agreed, these were our fave. EVERYTHING WAS DELICIOUS!!!! Cannot wait to come back and try more things.
Where else can you go and have different cuisine made fresh to order with the best ingredients. Now serving Mediterranean, Italian and Mexican food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Birria tacos here at night? Not sure when the tent goes up but these tacos were fire. I rolled up at 10:00pm and they were cleaning up but then happily fired the grill back up for me and made me and my wife some fire Birria tacos! Best part was the shell was crunchy and the meat was so juicy- you didn't need to dip this guy in any cup. 10/10
Good food good service it was a little late the kitchen closed early but they have tacos outside Barbacoa tacos. Great good location to.
I'll admit the Gram influenced my decision as I was craving Meditterranean, but the Hubs preferred Italian. So naturally, we agreed to check out Food Culture LA! (Note: there are only just a few street parking spaces up front. )From the exterior, there's an interesting mural on the wall and a long outdoor patio to the side. The inside is very clean, so we chose to eat inside. The cashier was very helpful. I ordered the Gyro Mix Plate with Gyros, Steak and Chicken,it turned out to be a really great portion. The Hubs ordered the Spaghetti Clams Alle Vongole and we both loved it!We'll definitely come back to try more!
Delicious food very friendly staff and service. Choice of Mediterranean & Italian cuisine. We chose Mediterranean for dinner as the Italian kitchen was closed. They also have an outdoor popup kitchen called LA Birria. Saving it for next visit
What a nice little place that serves good food. My friend and I had lamb chops that was cooked really well and pasta with clams that was not short on clams. You know what I mean? For sure a place to try who is looking for a mix of mediterranean and pasta choices. We got lucky though in finding a parking place in front.
The food was amazing! My girls loved the pink pasta, chicken tenders & fries. They devoured those!!! I loved the lamb chop & fettuccine. The flavors were everything. Will be coming back for sure & let's not talk about the amazing customer service, Emmanuel, Ulises & Armando you were amazing!
Food halls have been popping up all over town lately and depending on what's on offer and how good the food and the service is, it can go either way. The fact that this place has Italian and Mediterranean food leads me to think there these recipes come from a mixed heritage. Location: Corner of Carson Street and Western Avenue next door to Saigon (Pho restaurant) and across the street from CarsonWestern Plaza. Street parking only, if you can find it. Food: The restaurant you're looking for is called The Green Olive and there is such a large menu of offerings, I had a hard time making a decision as there is also Italian food with their own menu. I was a little confused when I was given a Mediterranean menu as well. I went with the spaghetti clam alle vongole with a side of garlic bread. The portion size is enough to feed 2 people. There was plenty of spaghetti (maybe too much) and I'm quite sure there was a whole can of clams (Win!!) in my bowl. I would have preferred a thicker sauce for the main dish, but that's just me. Plenty of garlic too, so bring those breath mints with you before you go back to work. The garlic bread was hot, garlicky, buttery with a crusty top. Couldn't find fault with that one at all. Service: The servers were polite and accomodating, but really need some more time in the service sector. When I asked for extra napkins, I got one that was stained with some kind of fruit ( beets?) on it. While you could also order online or in person, there were 2 kiosks you can also order from, however, 1 of them wasn't working already. Summary: Parking will be an issue during peak times as it's all street parking and it seems the neighbors have had issues with other customers patronizing other eateries using their lot. Chose wisely. There is seating inside (tables and counter with stools) and outside, They offer catering and you can order to-go as well which might be a good idea if you can't find parking. They also offer paninis, salads and mediterranean food, which I need to also sample. Credit/debit/ cash are accepted also. Thus far, not a bad impression for a first visit. I'll have to come back later to try out the paninis or the mediteranean menu items. Happy eating!!
Restaurantji Recommends
The spaghetti with baby clams is delicious best flavor and fresh! The short rib sandwich was so tender with lots of delicious flavor. The kebab plate was not good chewy and rice was over cooked with no flavor never buying that again. Will be back for spaghetti with clams and short rib sandwich!! Delicious
Second time here. Food is delicious and healthy. You have to wait a little long to get your food but then again delicious and fresh food takes time to make. Move over chicken maison, you have competition.
Omg! We just ordered from the Italian menu and everything was amazing! We've ordered the Mediterranean food and it's amazing too! You guys rock and your food is delicious!
If there's one thing I would recommend from the sandwiches it would have to be the short rib one. This photo doesn't do it any justice. 10/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I had a fantastic dining experience at Green Olive, the food culture restaurant, and I can't wait to come back. The customer service was exceptional, with the staff going above and beyond to make us feel welcome. The delicious Italian cuisine from their menu was a true delight for our taste buds.Armando, our server, deserves a special mention for treating us so well. He not only ensured that our dining experience was enjoyable but also took the time to engage with us, sharing insights into their upcoming plans and what to expect in the future. This personalized touch added to the overall charm of the restaurant.With such a great combination of excellent customer service, delicious food, and a friendly atmosphere, it's safe to say that I'll be returning to Green Olive in the near future.