Crossroads Kitchen

My mom, sister and I had a wonderful time together at Crossroads Kitchen. We ate outside on the cute outdoor patio, which had heaters above every table. We all ordered the linguine scallops for dinner, which we all thought was absolutely delicious! We shared the calamari fritti with Diablo sauce, which we thought was a very creative and flavorful vegan version of calamari! We then ordered the banana pudding to share for dessert, which was spectacular. We were also given a complementary brownie sundae, after stating that we came all the way from Buffalo, NY, which we thought was very thoughtful and delicious. Our waiter Terry was very kind and personable, and made great dinner + dessert recommendations. Overall, the all-vegan menu is very creative and delicious and the wait staff is very friendly! We will definitely be back next time we visit LA!

The Carbonara was just okay. I was really expecting a lot more. But the sauce was wet, watery, and unseasoned. The noodles were thin and a little too hard. Didn't taste like they spent too much time in the sauce. I preferred the (spicy rigatoni) pasta my date ordered. The stuffed blossoms were great; proper ratio, texture, flavor, and stayed composed while you ate them. The cocktails were delicious and well balanced. The only thing I liked about the ceaser salad was the thinly shredded cheese on top. The fries with truffle oil had a great taste and I appreciated the fry cut. For dessert I got the banana pudding and the bananas were brown, and I was sad they tasted prepped in advance.

The service I received here was beyond excellent—truly one of the more unique dining experiences I’ve had. The manager was outstanding, and the atmosphere was welcoming, stylish, and added a lot to the overall experience. That said, my review is strictly about the final food product—the recipes and ultimately how the dishes tasted. I’m a strong supporter of vegan dining and feel fortunate that we have so many vegan options here in LA. For me personally, the food was average and left room for improvement. I’d rate the food itself around 3.5 out of 5 stars. I won’t compare it to other places by name, but there are other vegan spots that I personally prefer from a final outcome perspective. Still appreciative of the experience and glad places like this continue to expand vegan choices in the city.

We recently dined at Crossroads in West Hollywood and chose the seven-course winter tasting menu. Overall, the experience was good, but not exceptional — especially considering the price point. The standout dish of the evening was the ravioli. It was beautifully done and full of flavor — we honestly wished the portion had been slightly larger because it was the most memorable course for us. In contrast, the parsnip course felt oversized and a bit heavy within the flow of the meal. Reducing the parsnip portion and increasing the ravioli slightly would have created a better balance. The main course was well-prepared and flavorful, but again leaned on the heavier side in terms of portion. For a tasting menu, we expected a more refined progression — slightly lighter portions would have elevated the overall experience and prevented the meal from feeling too dense by the end. Service throughout the evening was good and attentive. However, one detail that felt underwhelming was the advertised “meet and greet” with the chef during the truffle course. While someone came out to shave the truffle over the ravioli, there was little introduction or interaction, and it felt rushed. We weren’t even certain it was the chef at the time. Given the expectation that this would be a special moment, a more personal and intentional engagement would have made the experience feel more polished and worth the cost. Lastly, we wished the dessert menu offered more variety. After a multi-course experience, having a few more dessert options or a more exciting finale would have rounded out the evening beautifully. Crossroads offers solid vegan cuisine in a beautiful setting, but for the price of the seven-course tasting menu, we were hoping for a more exceptional, thoughtfully executed, and personalized experience. On a lighter note, one unexpected highlight of the night was being seated next to Will.i.am — definitely a fun and very LA surprise that added a bit of excitement to the evening.

First time here. We booked the 7 course tasting menu. Food was really good and the mocktail was nice. Service was only decent. We were already stacking plates before the server would come take them away. The fried zucchini thing was really good.