Carmel

Name: Carmel
Address: 7383 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA, United States, 90046
Telephone: (213) 516-4129
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (324)

$50 and over

Mediterranean

7383 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046

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2 people

Jun 26, 2025

9:00 PM

Booked 49 times today

About this restaurant

Lively
Great for brunch
Good for business meals

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
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
Private party contact
our Private Event Coordinator: (310) 734-7766

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

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What 324 people are saying

Carmel reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

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Loved For

Los Angeles
Mediterranean
Hollywood
Best Food
Hollywood
Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

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Carmel in Los Angeles is a culinary gem, praised for its "amazing food" and "fantastic service." Renowned for its unique Middle Eastern cuisine, the restaurant offers "beautiful presentation" and a "wonderful atmosphere." The menu is diverse, featuring standout dishes like the Jerusalem artichoke tortellini and red snapper schnitzel. Despite some comments on price, patrons rave about the "impeccable ambience" and "incredible dining experience," making it a must-visit spot.

324 Reviews

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Brian VIP
San Diego61 reviews
3.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
I was a first-time visitor here on a recent trip to LA; The menu looks great and the food was really great, but the service and other factors definitely impacted my dining experience. First, I arrived right at 9:15 p.m. for my reservation at that time, but was told my table wasn't ready. I got lucky enough to find a spot at the bar, which I eventually gave up to someone who had ordered food there that arrived before my seat at the chef's counter was ready (before that, nobody made me aware I could order food at the bar). I'm usually not bothered by a wait, but it was 9:41 (26 minutes late) when I was finally seated; also, I'd missed a metro train going there and spent $40+ on an Uber so I wouldn't be 20 min late for my res, which I wouldn't have done had they just shot me a message to say things were running behind. I'd studied the menu when seated at the bar, so I was pretty well ready to order pending one question about ingredients. I was seated for 6 min before a server acknowledged me, and wasn't even brought water for another 6 minutes after that. Before he left to get an answer to my question (and get water) I ordered the glass of wine I knew I'd want with my first course regardless of what it was. When he came back with the question answered and water (finally), but no wine, I placed my food order, including reminding him of the wine I wanted with my salad, and also the wine I wanted with my main. The salad was dropped by someone else and that first wine never came, so I canceled it when the main came (and he said he'd be back soon with the wine for that course). When that came, he said "I'm giving you a generous pour since I forgot the last one, " but he only poured 4.5 oz and I could tell there was only 1 oz left in the bottle that he didn't just give me. The food was excellent, though. The music is very loud. Not a problem for me BUT anyone at a party of 4+ ends up having to scream to be heard, so all you hear is screeching voices, which sucks.
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cassandra VIP
Los Angeles8 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best dining experiences my partner and I have had in LA! We will be returning :) From the moment we entered we were greeted immediately and with kindness. All of the staff were very professional and caring. The ambiance was the first thing that caught my attention. I was driving by one day and, of course in LA traffic, I noticed how beautiful the building and interior looked. Our server Sebastian showed us outstanding service; from his attention to detail, knowledge of the menu/food, caring demeanor, great personality we knew we were in for a good dining experience! Sebastian coursed out our dinner perfectly! We started with some light seafood bites; the kampachi crudo was yummy! The pistachios added a delicious crunch and flavor. The hamachi ceviche was also so good! The San Diego bluefin tuna tartare was so fresh and delicious! The grilled Asparagus was so unique and one of our favorites! The sea scallops was outstanding! This one stood out to us the most. All of the seafood was so fresh and light we could have eaten seconds and thirds of it and not felt overstuffed. Next course we had both of the salads; super fresh, tasty and perfectly dressed! I'd highly recommend both! We also had the mushroom cigar and that one wasn't our favorite. The shell wasn't very tasty. The sauce added some flavor but won't be getting that one again. For our final courses we got the steak kabob & salmon skewer. Both were cooked perfectly, juicy and flavorful! I'd highly recommend both! Drink wise we both don't drink alcohol but enjoyed both of the mocktails and a nonalcoholic wine! I'd say I enjoyed the spritz more. The Paloma was on the sweeter side. The spritz was refreshing and went perfectly with this lighter fare. I can't recall the type of wine we had but it was white and very delicious! Tasted exactly like a really Pinot Grigio. If you live in or visit LA I'd highly recommend this spot! We look forward to returning soon :)
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Arash VIP
Los Angeles9 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome spot. Always lively. Dishes were mazing too!
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Anat
Los Angeles5 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was very good and delicious! . . Great service
CarmelResponded on June 2, 2025
Thanks for the review, Anat! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and service at Carmel. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back soon.
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Noa VIP
San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place serves incredible food. We had an amazing experience sitting at the chef’s counter. We’d love to return when visiting the area again.
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Brad
Los Angeles7 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best restaurants in the city hands down!
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Nadivah VIP
New York City440 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food and service. Great bartender. Sorry i did not get his name. Cheers.
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Noga
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on May 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The best restaurant in town. Excellent service and sommelier. Beautiful presentation and truly delicious. A superlative treat of Middle Eastern (Israeli) nouvelle cuisine. Wonderful atmosphere. A special treat!
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Ben VIP
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on April 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Carmel is hands down the best restaurant in Los Angeles. The food is amazing, the service is fantastic, and the ambience/atmosphere is one of a kind.
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Ahuva
California Central Coast3 reviews
2.0
Dined on April 21, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Extremely expensive for what you get. The portions are small, the food was unique, but overall it was not worth the price. It was our first and last visit.
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Carmel is rated 4.8 stars by 324 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 26, 2025

9:00 PM

Booked 49 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
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
Private party contact
our Private Event Coordinator: (310) 734-7766

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