Desert Rose Restaurant
1700 Hillhurst Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Dinner
Appetizers
Frito Misto
Calamari, shrimp, artichokes and fennel lightly fried. Served with lemon aiolo and cocktail sauce.$27.00Chef's Selection of Cheeses
Weybridge, Beemster X-O, Juni, Mycella, Leonora & Blu di Buffala served w/ honey, fig marmalade, candied pecans & costini.$29.00Shrimp Cocktail
Chilled poached shrimp served with cocktail sauce and horseradish cream.$19.00Harissa-Rubbed Baked Brie
Fresh brie rubbed w/ traditional middle eastern spices. Served w/ apple slices strawberries & crostini.$21.00Blue Crab Cakes
Crispy jumbo lump crab cakes, citrus avocado salad cracked mustard seeds, mixed greens$22.00Fire-Roasted Vegetables
Eggplant Zucchini, squash & tomato w/ basil drizzle, balsamic & crostini.$18.00Warm Mediterranean Seasoned Olives
$15.00Hummus with Pita
$12.00Baba Ghanouj with Pita
$14.00Carpaccio of Beef Tenderloin
Carpaccio w/ shaved Reggiano, capers, balsamic & olive oil w/wild Arugula salad.$27.00Kebbe
Beef meatballs stuffed w/ pine nuts & onion, deep-fried. Served w/Yogurt-mint sauce.$22.00Today's Soup
$10.00Labneh with Pita
$10.00Extra Pita
$1.00
Salads
Apple Arugula Salad
Green apple w/ arugula, candied pecans, blue cheese & fennel w/ lemon-balsamic vinaigrette.$18.00Avocado & Smoked Salmon Caesar
Our classic Caesar, avocado, arugula, capers, smoked salmon$22.00Beet Salad
Organic baby kale, avocado, goat cheese, roasted walnut, orange wedges in citrus dressing.$19.00Garbanzo & Edamame Salad
Garbanzo, edamame, tomato, crispy tofu on mixed greens tossed In a Sherry-Walnut vinaigrette$19.00House Salad
Mixed greens, vine ripened tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, pita shoestrings tossed in Meyer lemon-balsamic vinaigrette.$16.00Organic Quinoa Salad
Baby arugula, cherry tomaotes, cucumber, pumpkin seeds and Medjool dates in a red wine vinaigrette.$18.00The Desert Rose Greek Salad
Romaine, baby arugula, Persian cucumber, cherry tomato, red onion, feta & Kalamata olives tossed in Lemon-Oregano vinaigrette.$19.00Crispy Goat Cheese Salad
Mixed greens, Medjool dates, candied walnuts & caramelized pear tossed in pomegranate vinaigrette, topped w/ crispy goat cheese.$19.00
Pizza and Pasta
Cappellini
Angel hair pasta with fresh tomato basil sauce.$23.00Manakeesh Zaatar
Mixed thyme, sumac , sesame seeds blended w/ olive oil choice of diced onions. Served w/ tomato, cucumber & mint$19.00Pappardelle Short Rib Pasta
Braised short ribs over pappardelle pasta in a white wine burrata sauce garnished with arugula.$34.00Penne Pasta
Penne pasta with vegetables and marinara sauce.$23.00Portobello Mushroom Pizza
Portobello mushroom, tomato sauce, caramelized onions, mozzarella cheese and truffle oil.$26.00Potato Pizza
$24.00Seafood Linguini
Linguini pasta w/ calamari, salmon, shrimp, halibut & mussels.$36.00Smoked Salmon Pappardelle
Pappardelle pasta, smoked salmon, mascarpone cream sauce, chives$32.00Traditional Margarita Pizza
$21.00Pepperoni Pizza
$24.00
Entrees
Chicken Kebab
$22.00Beef Kebab
Grilled marinated beef tenderloin served with hummus, roasted tomatoes and crispy pita. Choice of rice, fries of tabbouleh.$24.00Shrimp Kebab
Grilled marinated shrimp kebab served with hummus and garlic sauce. Choice of rice, fries or tabbouleh.$24.00Vegetable Kebab
Grilled portobella mushroom, zucchini, squash, eggplant, and onion kebab served with hummus, crispy pita, garlic sauce.$19.00Fish and Chips
Stella Artois battered tilapia, shoestring fries, tarter sauce and petite mixed greens salad.$21.00Salmon Kebab
$24.00Whole Branzino
Wild caught branzino either oven-baked with baby arugula salad or fried with french fries$38.00Pita Crusted Salmon
Fresh Atlantic salmon on a vegetable pesto rice with caper berries in a puttanesco sauce.$29.00Portobello Asparagus Risotto
Arbario with Portobello mushroom, fresh asparagus, diced tomatoes and Parmigiano-Reggiano.$26.00Free-Range Jidori Chicken
Crispy skin chicken breast, warm Moroccan carrot spinach salad, polenta fries, savory tomato harissa sauce$29.00Filet Au Poivre
Cracked peppercorn crusted filet mignon, mashed potatoes, fresh asparagus, brandy-green peppercorn cream topped with crispy onions.$36.00Lamb Shank
Comes with mushroom risotto in ajus sauce$35.00
Sandwiches
The Desert Rose Burger
Flame grilled 8oz burger with cheese and caramelized onions on a brioche bun.$21.00Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Grilled chicken breast, avocado, tomato, lettuce and garlic sauce$23.00Beef Shawarma
Mediterranean style wrap with grilled beef, red onions, mixed herbs and tahini sauce.$24.00Chicken Shawarma Wrap
Mediterranean style wrap with grilled chicken, french fried potatoes and garlic sauce.$23.00Falafel Pita Wrap
Falafel, lettuce, tomato, pickled turnip, tahini sauce$19.00Smoked Turkey Club
Aged cheddar, bacon, lettuce, tomato, avocado and basil mayo on toasted ciabatta roll.$23.00
Sides
Vegetarian-Vegan
Appetizers
Soups and Salads
Desert Rose Greek Salad
Romaine, baby arugula, cucumber, tomato, red onion, Daiya cheese, Kalamata olives in a lemon-oregano vinaigrette. (vegan)$13.60Garbanzo and Edamame Salad
Garbanzo beans, edamame, tomatoes and crispy tofu on mixed greens tossed in a sherry-walnut vinaigrette.$14.40Beet Salad
Organic baby kale, avocado, goat cheese, roasted walnut, orange wedges in citrus dressing.$13.60Organic Quinoa Salad
Baby arugula, cherry tomaotes, cucumber, pumpkin seeds and Medjool dates in a red wine vinaigrette.$13.60House Salad
Mixed greens, vine ripened tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, pita shoestrings tossed in Meyer lemon-balsamic vinaigrette.$16.00Tabbouleh Salad
Parsley, bulgur, tomatoes and onion atop hearts of romaine$13.60Today's Soup
$8.00
Pizzas
Specials
Hummus Trio
Pesto, pepper, and traditional hummus$16.80Cheese Rolls
5 Bulgarian-String cheese, onion, parsley in deep-fried pastry dough$14.40Fried Halloumi Cheese
Fried Halloumi Cheese served with tomato, cucumber, fresh green mint, and pita bread$15.20Fried Halloumi with Sujok
Fried Halloumi sujok served with pita bread$17.60Sujok with Eggs
Armenian beef sausage rings, sauteed onion, bell pepper, two eggs served with pita bread$16.80Sujok
Armenian beef sausage rings, sauteed onion & bell pepper$15.20Fatoush
Lettuce, tomato, onion, radish, parsley, mint with pomegranate molasses drizzle in a crispy pita bowl$13.60Raheb Eggplant Salad
Grilled eggplant topped with diced radish, parsley, onion, mint, crushed walnuts, lemon, and garlic$13.60Tabbouli
Freshly chopped Italian parsley, ripe tomatoes, mint, green onion, and cracked bulger wheat, tossed in extra virgin olive oil and fresh lemon juice$13.60Makanik
Spiced ground veal and beef sausages with lemon dip$15.20Dolma (Grape Leaves)
Tender grape leaves hand-rolled with seasoned rice, parsley, tomatoes, onion, and Mediterranean herbs, slowly cooked with olive oil and fresh lemon juice. served chilled$12.80Deep Fried Smelt Fish
Deep Fried Smelt Fish served with tahini dip and lemon wedges$15.20
Beer
Bottle
Modelo
$10.00Corona Extra
$9.00Sierra Nevada Pale Ale
$10.00Peroni
$10.00Delirium Tremens
$14.00Stem Apple Cider
$11.00Stella
$10.00Guinness
$9.00Stone IPA
$11.00Space Dust IPA
$12.00Heineken
$9.00Allagash White
$14.00Heineken Alcohol Free
$10.00Stone Buenaveza
$11.00Almaza
$12.00Blue Moon
$8.00Amstel Light
$12.00Lagunitas IPA
$10.00Michelob Ultra
$7.00Chimay Cinq Cents
$16.00Samuel Adams Boston Lager
$9.00
Wine
Red Glass
Red Bottle
B - Franciscan Cabernet Sauvignon
$44.00B - Graffina, Malbec
$45.00B - St. Francis, Merlot
$49.00B - Chateau Des Matards, Red
$55.00B - Felsina Chianti Classico Riserva
$59.00B - Corderi Di Montezemolo
$95.00B - Tignanello, Tuscan Sangiovese Cabernet Blend
$195.00B - Girls in the Vineyard, Cabarnet
$49.00B - Sanford, Pinot Noir
$72.00B - Caymus, Cabernet
$179.00B - Chateau Ksara
$79.00B - LA Mauriane - Puisseguin
$75.00B - Chateau L'Eveche
$80.00B - Domaine Pere Caboche - Elisabeth Chambellean
$85.00
White Glass
G - 19 Crimes, Rose'
$12.00G - Santa Margherita, Pinot Grigio
$18.00G - Matua, Sauvignon Blanc
$12.00G - Veramonte
$12.00G - J. Lohr, Riesling
$12.00G - Chateau Des Matards, White
$16.00G - Ferrari-Carano, Chardonnay
$17.00G - Donini, Pinot Grigio
$12.00G - Bieler Pere & Fils Rose
$14.00G - Santa Margherita, Rose Brut
$18.00
White Bottle
B - 19 Crimes, Rose'
$39.00B - Santa Margherita, Pinot Grigio
$69.00B - Matua, Sauvignon Blanc
$44.00B - Veramonte
$44.00B - J. Lohr, Riesling
$44.00B - Chateau Des Matards, White
$55.00B - Ferrari-Carano, Chardonnay
$60.00B - Donini, Pinot Grigio
$44.00B - Bieler Pere & Fils Rose
$45.00B - Santa Margherita, Rose Brut
$69.00B - Pouilly Fuisse
$59.00
Sparkling/Rose Glass
Liquor
Vodka
Absolut
$14.00Akvinta
$19.00Beluga
$15.00Beluga Gold Line
$19.00Belvedere
$16.00Belvedere Unfiltered
$18.00Benhams Vodka
$13.00Chopin
$17.00Crystal Head
$15.00Effen
$15.00Grey Goose
$15.00Grey Goose VX
Is
$17.00Ketel One
$15.00Pau Maui Vodka
$13.00Pearl
$15.00Purity Vodka
$15.00Reyka
$16.00Skyy
$13.00Square One Cucumber
$13.00Stoli
$14.00Three Olives Pomegranate
$16.00Titos
$14.00Ultimat
$16.00Well Vodka
$9.00Zubrowka
$14.00Zyr
$13.00
Gin
Rum
10 Cane
Bacardi
$14.00Bacardi Coconut
$14.00Bacardi Oakheart
$14.00Barbancourt
$15.00Barbancourt 15yr
Black Magic
Brugal Anejo
Brugal Blanco
$14.00Brugal Gold Label
$13.00Captain Morgan
Cruzan
$14.00Cruzan 151
Cruzan Spiced
$14.00Don Q 151
$14.00Leblon
$14.00Malibu
$14.00Mt Gay Silver
$14.00Myers's Dark
$14.00Pyrat
$13.00Pyrat XO Reserve
Real McCoy 3yr
$15.00Real McCoy 5yr
$15.00Ron Zacapa 23 Year
$17.00Sailor Jerry
$12.00Seven Tiki
$16.00Shipwreck
$14.00Starr
$13.00Well Rum
$9.00
Tequila
Alma Anejo
$17.00Alma Blanco
$14.00Alma Reposado
Altos
$14.00Calirosa Blanco
Casa Noble Blanco
Casamigos Anejo
$18.00Casamigos Blanco
$15.00Casamigos Reposado
$17.00Cazadores Anejo
$17.00Cazadores Blanco
$15.00Cazadores Reposado
$16.00Contigo
$15.00Corzo Anejo
Corzo Blanco
$16.00Corzo Reposado
Don Julio 1942
$55.00Don Julio 70
$18.00Don Julio Anejo
$18.00Don Julio Blanco
$16.00Don Julio Reposado
$17.00El Silencio
Fumador Reposado
$15.00Gran Centenario Rose
Hijos De Villa (Pear)
$13.00Macho Anejo
$15.00Maestro Dobel
$16.00Partida Anejo
$18.00Partida Blanco
$16.00Patron Anejo
$18.00Patron Blanco
Patron Reposado
Patron Silver
$16.00Tres Generaciones Anejo
Tres Generaciones Blanco
Tres Generaciones Reposado
Tromba Anejo
$17.00Tromba Blanco
Tromba Reposado
Union Mezcal
Well Tequila
$9.00
Bourbon
Scotch
Balvenie
Balvenie
$19.00Buchanan Deluxe
Chivas Regal
$15.00Chivas Regal
$22.00Chivas Regal
Dalmore
$20.00Dalmore
$25.00Glenfiddich
$15.00Glenfiddich
$21.00Glenfiddich
$23.00Glenfiddich 14 Reserve
Glenlivet
Glenlivet
Glenlivet
$15.00Glenmorangie
$16.00Highland Park
Highland Park Magnus
J&b;
Johnnie Walker Black
Johnnie Walker Red
Lagavulin
Lagavulin
$20.00Laphroaig
Macallan
$18.00Macallan
$65.00Monkey Shoulder
Oban
$16.00
Liqueurs/Cordials
Brandy/Cognac
Cocktails
Signature Cocktails
Blackberry Rye Mule
$16.00Desert Rose Martini
$16.00Elderflower White Sangria
$16.00Espresso Martini
$19.00Hot N' Juicy Martini
$16.00Maple Manhattan
$16.00Moscow Mule
$15.00Red Sangria
$16.00Satin Peach Sour
$15.00Simply Nolet's
$16.00Tobacco Old Fashioned
$16.00Sangria Pitcher
$60.00Coconut Caipirinha
$16.00Virgin Drink
$12.00
Other Cocktails
Amf
$17.00Mojito
$15.00Margarita
$12.00Long Island
$16.00Negroni
$12.00Manhattan
$16.00Whiskey Sour
$14.00Old Fashioned
$15.00Mimosa
$11.00Bloody Mary
$13.00Screwdriver
$15.00Aperol Spritz
$14.00Bay Breeze
$13.00Sea Breeze
$14.00Irish Mule
$15.00Amaretto Sour
$14.00White Russian
$14.00Nutty Irishman
$15.00Gimlet
$14.00Black Russian
$14.00Hot Toddy
$15.00Cadillac Margarita
$18.00Mai Tai
$17.00Sex on the Beach
$15.00
GrubHub Menu
Appetizers
Frito Misto
Calamari, shrimp, artichokes and fennel lightly fried. Served with lemon aiolo and cocktail sauce.$35.91Chef's Selection of Cheeses
Weybridge, Beemster X-O, Juni, Mycella, Leonora & Blu di Buffala served w/ honey, fig marmalade, candied pecans & costini.$38.57Shrimp Cocktail
Chilled poached shrimp served with cocktail sauce and horseradish cream.$25.27Harissa-Rubbed Baked Brie
Fresh brie rubbed w/ traditional middle eastern spices. Served w/ apple slices strawberries & crostini.$27.93Blue Crab Cakes
Crispy jumbo lump crab cakes, citrus avocado salad cracked mustard seeds, mixed greens$29.26Fire-Roasted Vegetables
Eggplant Zucchini, squash & tomato w/ basil drizzle, balsamic & crostini.$23.94Warm Mediterranean Seasoned Olives
$19.95Hummus with Pita
$15.96Baba Ghanouj with Pita
$18.62Carpaccio of Beef Tenderloin
Carpaccio w/ shaved Reggiano, capers, balsamic & olive oil w/wild Arugula salad.$35.91Kebbe
Beef meatballs stuffed w/ pine nuts & onion, deep-fried. Served w/Yogurt-mint sauce.$29.26Today's Soup
$13.30Labneh with Pita
$13.30Extra Pita
$1.33
Salads
The Desert Rose Greek Salad
Romaine, baby arugula, Persian cucumber, cherry tomato, red onion, feta & Kalamata olives tossed in Lemon-Oregano vinaigrette.$25.27Apple Arugula Salad
Green apple w/ arugula, candied pecans, blue cheese & fennel w/ lemon-balsamic vinaigrette.$23.94Avocado & Smoked Salmon Caesar
Our classic Caesar, avocado, arugula, capers, smoked salmon$29.26Beet Salad
Organic baby kale, avocado, goat cheese, roasted walnut, orange wedges in citrus dressing.$25.27Organic Quinoa Salad
Baby arugula, cherry tomaotes, cucumber, pumpkin seeds and Medjool dates in a red wine vinaigrette.$23.94Garbanzo & Edamame Salad
Garbanzo, edamame, tomato, crispy tofu on mixed greens tossed In a Sherry-Walnut vinaigrette$25.27House Salad
Mixed greens, vine ripened tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, pita shoestrings tossed in Meyer lemon-balsamic vinaigrette.$21.28
Pizza and Pasta
Pappardelle Short Rib Pasta
Braised short ribs over pappardelle pasta in a white wine burrata sauce garnished with arugula.$45.22Penne Pasta
Penne pasta with vegetables and marinara sauce.$30.59Cappellini
Angel hair pasta with fresh tomato basil sauce.$30.59Smoked Salmon Pappardelle
Pappardelle pasta, smoked salmon, mascarpone cream sauce, chives$42.56Seafood Linguini
Linguini pasta w/ calamari, salmon, shrimp, halibut & mussels.$47.88Portobello Mushroom Pizza
Portobello mushroom, tomato sauce, caramelized onions, mozzarella cheese and truffle oil.$34.58Traditional Margarita Pizza
$27.93Manakeesh Zaatar
Mixed thyme, sumac , sesame seeds blended w/ olive oil choice of diced onions. Served w/ tomato, cucumber & mint$25.27Potato Pizza
$31.92
Entrees
Beef Kebab
Grilled marinated beef tenderloin served with hummus, roasted tomatoes and crispy pita. Choice of rice, fries of tabbouleh.$31.92Shrimp Kebab
Grilled marinated shrimp kebab served with hummus and garlic sauce. Choice of rice, fries or tabbouleh.$31.92Vegetable Kebab
Grilled portobella mushroom, zucchini, squash, eggplant, and onion kebab served with hummus, crispy pita, garlic sauce.$25.27Fish and Chips
Stella Artois battered tilapia, shoestring fries, tarter sauce and petite mixed greens salad.$27.93Salmon Kebab
$31.92Whole Branzino
Wild caught branzino either oven-baked with baby arugula salad or fried with french fries$50.54Pita Crusted Salmon
Fresh Atlantic salmon on a vegetable pesto rice with caper berries in a puttanesco sauce.$38.57Portobello Asparagus Risotto
Arbario with Portobello mushroom, fresh asparagus, diced tomatoes and Parmigiano-Reggiano.$34.58Free-Range Jidori Chicken
Crispy skin chicken breast, warm Moroccan carrot spinach salad, polenta fries, savory tomato harissa sauce$38.57Filet Au Poivre
Cracked peppercorn crusted filet mignon, mashed potatoes, fresh asparagus, brandy-green peppercorn cream topped with crispy onions.$47.88Lamb Shank
Comes with mushroom risotto in ajus sauce$46.55
Sandwiches
The Desert Rose Burger
Flame grilled 8oz burger with cheese and caramelized onions on a brioche bun.$27.93Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Grilled chicken breast, avocado, tomato, lettuce and garlic sauce$30.59Beef Shawarma
Mediterranean style wrap with grilled beef, red onions, mixed herbs and tahini sauce.$31.92Chicken Shawarma Wrap
Mediterranean style wrap with grilled chicken, french fried potatoes and garlic sauce.$30.59Falafel Pita Wrap
Falafel, lettuce, tomato, pickled turnip, tahini sauce$25.27
Sides
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Amass
$14.00
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