Awards & Recognitions
From national accolades to local acclaim, Ammatolí continues to attract attention for its heartfelt approach to Levantine cooking and its impact on the Long Beach dining community. Led by Chef Dima Habibeh, our restaurant has been honored by the James Beard Foundation and featured in major outlets such as the Los Angeles Times and Eater LA. Discover the awards and press coverage that reflect our passion for exceptional food and warm hospitality.
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Outstanding Hospitality — AMMATOLI
This recognition belongs to our entire team whose care, dedication, and heart are felt in every service and at every table. It also belongs to our community, and to every guest who has walked through our doors and been welcomed as family.
“At Ammatolí, hospitality is rooted in our Levantine culture where generosity, warmth, and presence come before anything else. We are proud to share that spirit every day.”
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2024 James Beard Awards Semifinalist
Best Chef: California — Chef Dima HabibehA prestigious national honor recognizing Chef Dima’s leadership and contribution to California’s culinary landscape — and spotlighting Ammatolí as one of the state’s most compelling dining experiences.
“Ammatolí stands among California’s most exciting culinary destinations.” -
LA Times “101 Best Restaurants in Los Angeles” – 4 Consecutive Years
Ammatolí continues to earn a place on the Los Angeles Times’ definitive list of the city’s top restaurants — celebrated for its expressive, ingredient-driven Eastern Mediterranean cooking.
“Ammatolí remains one of L.A.’s essential dining experiences.”
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Featured in Eater LA’s guide to the Best Long Beach Restaurants
Eater highlights Ammatoli as a must-visit Levantine restaurant, noting the menu spans the Levant region (Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Cyprus, Turkey, Israel, Jordan, Palestine) and calling it “one of the region’s most rightfully celebrated dining rooms.” -
Eater Los Angeles
Featured multiple times for its culinary excellence, expansion, and growing reputation.
Best Long Beach Restaurants Guide
Feature: Ammatolí’s expansion and Chef Dima’s evolving vision
“A Levantine haven — one of the region’s most rightfully celebrated dining rooms.”AAA / Westways Magazine
A full restaurant spotlight commending Ammatolí’s mezze, roasted meats, traditional dishes, and its welcoming hospitality.
LongBeachize
Multiple features celebrating Ammatolí’s brunch, interior design, menu, and cultural impact.
“One of the best brunch spreads you can get in Long Beach.”
