A light emitting device has; a light emitting element, a light reflecting member that is disposed so as to cover the lateral surfaces of the light emitting element and expose a top surface of the light emitting element, a frame that is disposed on the light reflecting member so as to surround an outer periphery of the top surface of the light emitting element, a light transmissive member that is disposed inside the frame, and a sealing member that covers the light reflecting member, the frame and the light transmissive member, and that has a flange covering part of the frame.