About

A “Third Place”

Beethoven Market embodies the idea of a “third place”—not home, not work, but a local hangout where the community comes together. With that in mind, the restaurant is designed to be a true neighborhood gathering place—warm, inviting, and effortlessly elegant. Housed in a historic market space that has existed since 1949, it honors the past while embracing the way people interact with food and each other today.

The aesthetic is simple yet intentional, with open doors everywhere—both physically and symbolically—welcoming everyone in. At its heart, the bar anchors the space, fostering connection over small, shareable bites made entirely in-house. The menu, rooted in Italian simplicity, embraces restraint—only what’s necessary, nothing more. The menu will feature handmade pastas and pizzas, roast chicken on the custom rotisserie all accompanied by a robust wine and cocktail list. It’s a place where you can grab a latte in the morning, a glass of wine in the afternoon, and linger like it’s an extension of your own living room.

In a world increasingly marked by exclusivity and division, Beethoven is committed to creating a haven that is accessible to all -- a beacon of affordability, relatability, and inclusivity, where everyone feels welcome and valued. It’s a space that feels like a hug—familiar and comforting - a sanctuary for forging new friendships, fostering connections, and celebrating the rich tapestry of our neighborhood.

The Lima Bean Belt of the Nation

One day bicycling around Mar Vista, Adler and his daughter Annabella discovered a painted slogan on one of the electrical boxes in front of the local library, “Mar Vista, the lima bean belt of the nation.” News to Adler, he did some digging and found that all of Mar Vista used to be lima bean fields. A long time ago, West LA was under water and records show that lima beans were endemic to the area. As a reference to the rich history, Beethoven will incorporate a mainstay lima bean dish on the menu. After tasting various heirloom lima beans, the dish that landed will include Octopus with lima bean, escarole, and Meyer lemon.

The rotisserie

As a kid obsessed with the Middle Ages, Adler became infatuated with trebuchets and catapults growing up. This later translated into cooking, and anytime Adler traveled he became obsessed with seeing how the kitchen and different equipment worked. Rotisseries ended up becoming the focal point, and while traveling to France, Burgundy, and Germany, Adler would always pop back into the kitchen and ask the chef to show him their rotisserie. It was in France where Adler saw a rotisserie that below his mind. As the rotisserie was spinning, it grabbed the liquid and poured it over the rotating chickens. Once Beethoven Market broke ground, so did Adler’s search to build a rotisserie of this nature. He asked every custom grill and manufacturer he knew if they could make it for him but it was Chris Demat, of Grill’s by Demant in Atlanta that was up to the challenge. After many years in production, the rotisserie now resides in the kitchen of Mar Vista, recycling the drippings from the chicken to make for a simple and delicious roast chicken. The first time the team fired up the rotisserie, Adler could smell it walking from home 2-3 blocks away and immediately smiled. 

INTERIOR DESIGN

Tara Bean, Tara Bean Designs

Beethoven Market’s design was inspired by traditional Italian old-world charm combined with the freshness of a California lifestyle. Being in the center of a residential area, it was important to make the building feel homey and inviting to the neighborhood. The layout has an indoor-outdoor flow, so guests can feel the ambiance throughout the entirety of the space, no matter where they are seated. With the energy from the open kitchen, large central bar, comfortable and communal seating throughout, and large French doors, the space brings in lots of natural light overlooking the lush outdoor patio. The outdoor patio has lavender and rosemary bushes planted throughout, as well as kumquat trees and in the center, and a 30-year-old olive tree evoking a classic Italian garden while also having the relaxed and breezy feel of Los Angeles. During demolition of the old supermarket, built in 1943, original wood ceiling and steel beams were restored, giving the whole space a more authentic feeling. Earthy Italian color tones are mixed with Californias natural light and airy hues, Venetian plastered walls, interior oak herringbone flooring, exterior limestone pavers and leathered marble countertops. Every detail of Beethoven Market was thought out to blend a feeling like it had always been there with a warm and welcoming atmosphere for friends and families to feel at home.

LOCATION AND HOURS

12904 Palms Blvd.

Wednesday-Monday: 4-9pm
4-5pm happy hour, no food | 5-9p,m dinner
Weekends 4-10pm