This chic Santa Monica restaurant comes from chef Carolos Tomazos, a native of Cyprus who gained experience at PerSe and Le Bernardin. The clean, bright lines and mellow color scheme of Inotheke make the space both a swanky date spot and a prime location for a business lunch. Either way, you'll be sharing your plates here—a beautifully dressed Greek salad, maybe, or oysters to start. The moussaka is a richly layered dish of ground beef, eggplant, zucchini and a variation of béchamel, while the scallops may be the most tender bivalves you've ever had. For dessert, an incredible plate of baklava arrives cut into two triangles, oozing with honey and sweet as can be.
Los Angeles isn't exactly known for having a plethora of great Greek restaurants, but if you look hard enough, you can find a select few that satisfy your most intense gyros craving. Some have made the switch from a beloved food truck to a brick-and-mortar, while others are long-established staples in the neighborhood, like a Glendale favorite that offers live entertainment and wine tasting. The common thread? There's plenty of baklava, lamb and tzatziki sauce to go around. Check out our favorite Greek restaurants around L.A. for your next festive feast.