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Carmel, Los Angeles, CA

Carmel

4.7
4.7
252 Reviews
$50 and over
Mediterranean
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Carmel

4.7
$50 and over
Mediterranean
Hollywood

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 49 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.

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
  • Area
    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

Experiences

  • New Year's Eve First Seating

    USD 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 First Seating photo
  • New Year's Eve Second Seating

    USD 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.
    New Year's Eve Second Seating photo

What 252 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

  • 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."

252 Reviews
  1. Golan

    VIP

    Orange County

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really great dinner. We will be back for sure! đź‘Ťđź‘Ťđź‘Ť

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  2. April

    Orange County

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing time, amazing good, amazing service! Will definitely return!
    CarmelResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you, April, for your review! We can't wait to welcome you back soon.

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  3. Juliet

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    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 1 day ago
    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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  4. Jane

    VIP

    New York City

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    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 1 day ago
    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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  5. Vanya

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    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 1 day ago
    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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  6. Dylan

    Fayetteville

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Interesting, delicious food with a dynamic point of view. This place has energy and charisma. Highly recommend. Will be going back. Great staff and service.
    CarmelResponded 1 day ago
    Wow! Thank you, Dylan, for such an awesome review!! Your kind words mean a lot to us and it's great to know that our food, staff, and service met your expectations. We're honored to be a part of your future dining experiences and we can't wait to welcome you back to Carmel. Thanks again!

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  7. sepi

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything about this restaurant was fantastic except it was extremely expensive! Wouldn’t go back unfortunately because the prices are outrageous.
    CarmelResponded 1 day ago
    Hello Sepi, Thank you for taking the time to review Carmel. We appreciate your feedback regarding pricing. We assure you that they're reflective of the quality of our ingredients and the time and dedication of our team preparing our dishes as we locally source many of our products and only work with the highest quality vendors. The Carmel Team

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  8. lisa

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything we ordered was delicious. Special favorites were the cigars and branzino.
    CarmelResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Lisa, Thank you for your kind words about your meal at Carmel. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the Cigar and Branzino. We hope to welcome you back soon for more delicious meals!

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  9. Danielle

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was outstanding. Dishes were all unique, flavorful, and well prepared. Our server had major attitude from the start which started the meal with a bad tone and it got progressively worse throughout the night. It was clear she did not want to be there, and had a sarcastic tone that was borderline rude. Our entire table was uncomfortable speaking with her. She was not attentive and it was difficult to put in orders. We often had to put drinks in with other people, and she would get visibly upset each time.

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  10. Debbie

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best restaurant in LA. They do everything right from the second you’re greeted outside to you’re brought to your seat. The food is next level. The mood is lively and energetic and you will leave there wanting to go back immediately. Save room for the best knafeh you’ve ever had. Shout out to Hunter for being the best waitress. Run don’t walk to Carmel.
    CarmelResponded 7 days ago
    Hi Debbie, We're overjoyed to hear that you consider Carmel the best restaurant in LA! Your kind words are greatly appreciated and we're so happy you got to be taken care of by our wonderful Hunter. We can't wait to welcome you back to Carmel. Best, The Management Team

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Carmel is rated 4.7 stars by 252 OpenTable diners.

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A photo of Carmel restaurant

Carmel

4.7
$50 and over
Mediterranean
Hollywood

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 49 times today
Experiences are available.
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
    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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