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Carmel, Los Angeles, CA

Carmel

4.7
4.7
233 Reviews
$50 and over
Mediterranean

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 53 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.

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
  • 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

Menu

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What 233 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.

233 Reviews

  1. Leila

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day 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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  2. Netanya

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 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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  3. Omar

    Los Angeles

    77 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    77 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    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 4 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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  4. Andy

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    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 4 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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  5. Patrick

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  6. 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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  7. Jessica

    London

    71 reviews

    5.0

    71 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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  8. Julia

    San Francisco

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely delicious food and outstanding service! Second time dinning at this place. Yum👌

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  9. Yochai

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Most amazing restaurant in LA! This is not your average dining experience. Truly chef restaurant! Food is amazing! Great vibe!! Definitely going back as some of the items on the menu change from time to time and I’m always intrigued to find out what the chef will add the awesome lineup.

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  10. yossi

    Dallas

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great all around experience.Food was tasty and so was the dessert

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Carmel is rated 4.7 stars by 233 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 53 times today
Google Map for Carmel

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
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