Camelia

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   Daphne

   Barcelona

   13 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   13 reviews

   Dined today

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 2

   The food is very good and inventive. Our wine was good perfection. But for this price I’d like to be comfortable. The music is way too loud. And asked if it could come down and the server says I could ask but it’s always no. Also we were cold. What’s the point in getting dressed up when you can not t take your cost of. The air was blowing, they turned that down but they kept a door open. Even though it was cold out. High ceilings don’t help noise or warmth. They passed out blankets. That would be fine too if it was a chummy bistro with commensurate prices but it’s not.
   

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   sarah

   New York City

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined today

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Exceptional food! Great ambiance and chic decor. The burger and bolognese are amazing, duck is delicious and the pate and crab are wonderful. The mochi is a must!
   

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   Eric

   New York City

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Scallops were amazing! Server recommended rice with the chicken, right call! Fantastic all around!
   

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   James

   Los Angeles

   11 reviews

   5.0

   11 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   As we have been here before and had enjoyed a sublime culinary journey. We returned with dear friends. We had requested a table inside and were promised twice it would be accommodated yet upon arriving the NOPE. We did a booth but by the front door, not great. Our Server seemed newer and did not understand the drinks or menu well. But no problem we DID. The food here is like no other UMAMI experience so this saved the day. The server missed items we ordered but honestly this time it did not matter. To the server defense, the restaurant was packed on Sunday night as hopefully he will grow from the experience. This is culinary journey worth any effort!!
   

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   Michelli

   Los Angeles

   7 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The place looks cute and the food taste good. Not crazy about the food presentation. I thought was expensive 400$ check for 2 people only two glasses of wine.
   

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   rebecca

   Los Angeles

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Me and my friends had a great time. The food was perfectly salted, everything was plated beautifully, such a delight. Also the cocktails were sensational. Thanks for the great service.
   

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   Julia

   Washington DC

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   My best friend and I had dinner at this beautiful restaurant, which I would recommend to everyone! The decor and ambiance are warm, modern, and inviting. The aromas from the kitchen greet you the minute you walk in. At that moment, you know you have arrived at the right place. The libations: Drinks: We ordered the spritz and a dirty martini complete with a sidecar and the Japanese house vodka--yummy! The passionfruit spritz is fruity and dry at the same time! The dinner: Aioli grani is a medley of veggies from the farmer's market and tasty aioli. Sweet potato gratin--If this dish were a person, I would marry it. Wow! The balance between the sweet, cheesy, and savory consistency and flavor makes this my favorite of the night. Dry-aged burger and fries: The default for the meat is medium rare, which is a must! The grilled jalapenos added a nice kick! The French fries come with a dijon aioli and curry ketchup are tasty! The service? It was excellent and added much to the overall dining experience.
   

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   Uyen

   San Francisco

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on November 26, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Food was phenomenal. It was confusing who the host was because it took a while for anyone to acknowledge us despite having a reso. That was weird but once we got seated everything was fire.
   

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   Kent

   Los Angeles

   24 reviews

   3.0

   24 reviews

   Dined on November 25, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   Dishes were hit and miss. Drinks were excellent--Army and Navy, Milk Punch and Decibel Martini were all interesting and very drinkable. Tuna appetizer looked beautiful but too subtly flavored. Parker House rolls were ordinary (except in hue), although butter was good. Squid risotto was delicious--vaguely reminiscent of mac and cheese, but more exotic--our favorite dish of the night. Croque Madame looked just great, but tasted quite ordinary. Same with the burger. Japanese spaghetti was umami-rich--another rare winner. Mochi dessert had the look but was again nothing special in taste. Servers were extremely helpful--when they had the time to pay attention to us. We waited endlessly for our first order (the PH rolls) and had to ask two or three different servers what had happened to them. We all loved the idea of this restaurant, and the dishes all looked very special--they just need to pump up the flavor profile on many of the dishes and hire more servers.
   

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    TinH

    Chicago

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3

    I made a reservation at 7:15 and came early at 7:05. I did not get seated until 7:30. Even when I made reservation a few days in advance, the hostess put my partner and I in a corner of a counter seat. I gently fold her that if we can get a proper table as I made reservation and she said she will come back to help, but she did not even come back. So disappointed for my first time at Camelia. Overall food was okay and not sure if the ambience worth it either
    

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