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Carmel, Los Angeles, CA

Carmel

4.7
4.7
272 Reviews
$50 and over
Mediterranean

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2 people
19:00
Booked 40 times today
  • Lively
  • Hot spot
  • 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.

Dining areas

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
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Asaf Maoz

What 272 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

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Hollywood

    Innovative

  • Hollywood

    Hot spot

  • Hollywood

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Carmel restaurant in Los Angeles offers a vibrant dining experience with "incredible food" and "fantastic service." Guests rave about the "unique and flavorful" menu, including standout dishes like the red snapper schnitzel and Jerusalem artichoke tortellini. Although the ambiance is lively, it can be "a bit noisy." Overall, it's a "must-visit" for its "amazing vibe" and "friendly staff."

272 Reviews
  1. Riley

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    best meal i’ve had in LA. full stop. immediately a favorite. I can’t wait to return.

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  2. Dylan

    VIP

    Fayetteville

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Worst date of my life. He literally had nothing to say. Food was good though. Server was sweet.

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  3. Sabrina

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best dining experience I’ve ever had. The menu, the food, the ambience, the atmosphere impeccable. No notes.
    CarmelResponded 4 days ago
    Wow! Thank you so much, Sabrina. Your kind words truly brightens our day. Looking forward to welcoming you back for more amazing dining experiences.

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  4. Joel

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food!! Definitely going back and recommending to friends!
    CarmelResponded 4 days ago
    Hi Joel. Thank you so much for your review and for helping us spread the word! We'll see you soon.

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  5. Andrea

    VIP

    Portland

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 5 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Really yummy food! Will definitely come back and try out dinner sometime.
    CarmelResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you for your review, Andrea. We're thrilled you loved brunch and we're excited to welcome you back to try our dinner menu.

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  6. Barb

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 4 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We tried Carmel for the first time last night to celebrate my husband's bday! The service was great, and the food was excellent. The only downside is we sat at a table that felt very cramped -- we hope to sit in a booth next time :)
    CarmelResponded 4 days ago
    Barb, thanks so much for your review and for choosing us to celebrate your husband's birthday! We're so glad you enjoyed your time with us. We can't wait to have you back for an even better experience next time.

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  7. erin

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 4 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best dining experiences every single time ! Food and Service are both fantastic. Great ambience. The mushroom cigars & bread are a must for starters and everything else on the menu- including the sea bass, cauliflower, sweet potatoes......etc. It's all so flavorful and delish.
    CarmelResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you so much for such a sweet review, Erin. A returning costumer is one of the greatest compliments. We'll see you next time!

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  8. Shir

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    INCREDIBLE food. Very unique bites. Loved everything I ordered.
    CarmelResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you so much, Shir. It's lovely to hear everything hit the mark for you :) We hope to see you again soon.

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  9. Revital

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    36 reviews

    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and atmosphere very recommend The drinks was amazing and the service was amazing
    CarmelResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you so much for your review, Revital! We are excited to have you back again.

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  10. Hemal

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Came for our anniversary on New Years, had the most incredible time with Steven the sommelier who paired each course with a natty wine. Henry our waiter from Ivory Coast dished out tasty courses from their NYE set menu, he gave ample recommendations. We had a hard time picking our favorite dishes but highlights included: blue fin tuna amuse bouche, the spicy garlic feta mezze, the jerusalem artichoke tortellini, and the striped bass. It was totes fire 🔥, the Bass was drenched in ouzo and the skin was perfectly crisp, the creamy truffle sauce in the tortellini sent out eyes to the back of our skulls 💀. Finished off the meal with an insane ‘sundae’ loaded with pine nuts, tahini, and a gelato with a texture unmatched by anything we’ve had before! just get it. Toodaloo Carmel, see you soon.
    CarmelResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks for the review, Hemal! We're delighted to hear that you had such a wonderful time celebrating your anniversary on New Year's Eve with us. It's encouraging to know that you enjoyed our set menu as this was our first time hosting a NYE dinner party. We're thrilled that Henry and Stephen took good care of you and made your night with us an unforgettable one! We very much look forward to your next visit to Carmel.

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Carmel is rated 4.7 stars by 272 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 40 times today
Google Map for Carmel

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
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