Carmel

4.7

258 Reviews

$50 and over

Mediterranean

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2 people

29 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 39 times today

Experiences are available.

Hot spot
Lively
Innovative

Carmel transports the energy, culture, and flavor of the renowned outdoor marketplace “Shuk HaCarmel” to Melrose Avenue, in the heart of LA’s food scene.

Using some of the oldest techniques in the world— a wood-burning oven, an open flame grill— chef Asaf Maoz interprets ancient Levantine cooking traditions through a modern lens.

Dishes showcase the best of the season: farmer’s market produce, sustainably-sourced meats and seafood, all prepared with the global culinary influence of the Tel Aviv shuk. Breads are baked in-house, including a 72-hour fermented Moroccan Frena, baked to order in the wood-fire oven.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Mediterranean
Hours of Operation
Tue, Wed, Sun 5:30 pm–11:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:30 pm–12:00 am Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm
Phone number
(213) 516-4129
Website
https://carmelmelrose.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Asaf Maoz

Location
7383 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046
Area
Hollywood
Cross Street
Melrose Ave. and Martel Ave.
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Experiences

New Year's Eve First Seating
US$150.00 per person
Prepaid
31 Dec 2024 only
Carmel celebrates New Years Eve with a special six-course menu and a Studio 54 Themed Party! Come dressed to impress and enjoy our First Seating from 5:30PM to 7:30PM. After dinner, join us in the Jaffa Room** for exclusive access to the cash bar and live DJ. The menu, curated by Chef Asaf Maoz features an Amuse Bouche, choice of Appetizer, Pasta Course, Entree and Dessert in addition to Mezze for the table. Tickets are $150+ *Excludes tax, beverages and a 20% service charge. **Jaffa Room access standing room only.
New Year's Eve Second Seating
US$195.00 per person
Prepaid
31 Dec 2024 only
Carmel celebrates New Years Eve with a special six-course menu and a Studio 54 Themed Party! Come dressed to impress and enjoy our First Seating from 8:00PM to 11:00PM. Countdown to midnight and enjoy a complimentary champagne toast, live DJ & other surprises. The menu, curated by Chef Asaf Maoz features an Amuse Bouche, choice of Appetizer, Pasta Course, Entree and Dessert in addition to Mezze for the table. Tickets are $195 per person* *Excludes tax, beverages and a 20% service charge.

What 258 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Hollywood
Innovative
Hollywood
Hot spot
Hollywood
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Carmel delights diners with "fantastic food" and a "great vibe," offering an exceptional dining experience in Los Angeles. Known for its "unique and delicious" Mediterranean-inspired dishes, standout favorites include the fish schnitzel and knafeh. While the ambiance is lively, some find it "noisy." Service is "attentive," making Carmel a "must-visit."

258 Reviews

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Evan
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best restaurants in LA! Great food and service. Wonderful chef.
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Eric
New Orleans
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent as always. Our neighborhood spot. Never disappointed.
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Melody
VIP
Los Angeles
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food and absolutely lovely service. The red snapper schnitzel is absolutely scrumptious. I’ll continue going back.
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Liora
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 21 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
High quality ingredients and an amazing menu. Brought me back to my childhood with one bite of the biscuit cake. Our server was kind, informative and welcoming. 5 ⭐️
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Sheryl
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 18 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was incredible, loved the shared plates for the table. The ambiance and vibe was cool, eclectic and we felt like we were in a NYC SoHO restaurant. I can’t wait to come back. 10 out of 10.
CarmelResponded 5 days ago
Hi Sheryl, Thank you so much for your kind review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the shared plates and found the ambiance at Carmel to your liking. We're always striving to create a unique and enjoyable atmosphere for our guests, and your feedback is a great affirmation. We're looking forward to welcoming you back.
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Golan
VIP
Orange County
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 18 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really great dinner. We will be back for sure! 👍👍👍
CarmelResponded on 19 December 2024
Thank you, Golan!! We can't wait to see you soon!
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April
Orange County
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 16 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing time, amazing good, amazing service! Will definitely return!
CarmelResponded on 17 December 2024
Thank you, April, for your review! We can't wait to welcome you back soon.
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Juliet
Los Angeles
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 16 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything we tried was absolutely delicious, and the wait staff was wonderful. The bread (Moroccan frena) is not to be missed. Also amazing was the red snapper schnitzel. Although small, the artichoke tortellini was rich and yummy. We loved the apple salad, and the Malabi sundae was a great way to end the dinner. Super unique menu and very friendly and knowledgeable wait staff. Looking forward to my next meal here!
CarmelResponded on 17 December 2024
Thanks for visiting us, Juliet! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at Carmel. We take pride in our unique menu and are glad you loved our dishes. Your kind words about our staff are much appreciated. We're looking forward to your next meal!
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Jane
VIP
New York City
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 1
The food is very good but the noise level is horrendous. There’s something wrong when you have to ask the waiter three times to repeat what he just said. It would be noisy enough with just the number of patrons and the fact that the tables are close together, but the music, with a very loud, constant unending beat, makes it completely impossible to hear one’s dining partner or anything else. As much as we like the food, we will not go back because this is not the way good dining is really supposed to be. People want to speak to each other during dinner and this is close to impossible.
CarmelResponded on 17 December 2024
Thanks you for the feedback, Jane. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our food at Carmel. We're sorry to hear that the noise level affected your dining experience. We appreciate your comments about the music and we're always looking for ways to improve our guests' experience.
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Vanya
VIP
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The best place to go in WeHo! The food and service are exceptional! Fun crowd and the manager is the most adorable person on Earth:)
CarmelResponded on 17 December 2024
Hi Vanya, Thank you so much for such a wonderful review!!! We love our General Manager. He's the best! We can't wait to see you again soon.
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FAQs

Carmel is rated 4.7 stars by 258 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

29 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 39 times today

Experiences are available.

7383 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Melrose Ave. and Martel Ave.
Area
Hollywood
Hours of Operation
Tue, Wed, Sun 5:30 pm–11:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:30 pm–12:00 am Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Asaf Maoz
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Website
https://carmelmelrose.com/
Phone number
(213) 516-4129

Carmel

Make a booking

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

New Year's Eve First Seating

New Year's Eve Second Seating

Menu

What 258 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

How is Carmel restaurant rated?

Is Carmel currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Dining areas

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