Carmel

4.7

235 Reviews

$50 and over

Mediterranean

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2 people

Nov 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 32 times today

Lively
Hot spot
Good for special occasions

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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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
Neighborhood
Hollywood
Cross street
Melrose Ave. and Martel Ave.
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 235 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

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Los Angeles
Mediterranean
Hollywood
Hot spot
Hollywood
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Carmel is a vibrant gem in LA's dining scene, celebrated for its "delicious" food, "fantastic" service, and unique Israeli flavors. Guests rave about the "warm and inviting" atmosphere and "exceptional" menu, with standout dishes like the Knafeh dessert and fish schnitzel. Perfect for memorable dining experiences.

236 Reviews

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Dylan
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Brunch was amazing. The selection of food was phenomenal. My party loved the jersalem bagel, red snapper schnitzel sandwich, and the bourekas benedict. Service was great too. 10/10 would recommend
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Laila
Los Angeles
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Looooooooooved this restaurant. Fish was so fresh
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Leila
Los Angeles
4 reviews
vip
2.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Portion sizes were small and plates were expensive (but what’s new, it’s LA). We loved our Crudo and ceviche but everything else was fair at best. Nothing to write home about and for a two person dinner at almost $400, I was hoping for something more memorable. Also noting that the cocktails are all extremely sweet, even their freezer martini.
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Jordy
Los Angeles
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food here is amazing every time, must try the grouper schnitzel and the artichoke tortellini, such unique and delicious dishes. Great ambience for a birthday, special occasion or date night.
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Netanya
Los Angeles
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The best restaurant in LA. Food. Vibe. Service. People. All top.
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Omar
Los Angeles
77 reviews
vip
5.0
77 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything about this Melrose place is amazing. Eat here if you love eating delicious food. ❤️❤️
CarmelResponded 5 days ago
Thank you so much for your glowing review, Omar! It's always a pleasure to know that our food and service met your expectations. We look forward to serving you again soon!
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Andy
Los Angeles
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our server Hunter was truly exceptional. Super engaging, friendly and genuinely enjoyed providing great service.
CarmelResponded 5 days ago
Andy, It's great to know that Hunter made you feel welcomed and taken care of. We're also delighted that you appreciated our food and service. We hope to see you again soon!
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Patrick
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Artichoke ravioli, lamb neck pasta and harissa encrusted jidori chicken were standouts. Charred eggplant is incredible. The fermented Moroccan bread is borderline outrageous. I run out of adjectives to describe how good the dishes are.
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nelly
Los Angeles
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
What a delightful experience. Sat at the chef’s counter and got a nice view of the wood fired oven and the grill. Ordered the bread (must get), the spicy plate with feta, roasted peppers, garlic confit, mushroom cigars (pretty good but not to die for), the kanpachi crudo (absolutely must get - basically drank the sauce) and the branzino which was so delicate with this divine sort of nut-focused salad/slaw/herb situation. Wine was delicious and the vibe was high energy, classy, fun. Service was a teeny bit slow but they were slammed and everyone was super nice. Will be back to try the pastas!
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Jessica
London
72 reviews
vip
5.0
72 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Once again a 10 out of 10 in every category. So fantastic!
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FAQs

Carmel is rated 4.7 stars by 235 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 32 times today

7383 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Melrose Ave. and Martel Ave.
Neighborhood
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
Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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

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