Carmel

4.7

296 Reviews

$50 and over

Mediterranean

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2 people

Mar 10, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 43 times today

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Hot spot
Great for creative cocktails

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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Location
7383 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046
Phone number
(213) 516-4129
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
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Asaf Maoz

What 296 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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Los Angeles
Mediterranean
Hollywood
Innovative
Hollywood
Healthy
Hollywood
Hot spot
Hollywood
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Review summary

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Carmel offers a "phenomenal dining experience" with an "amazing mix of Mediterranean flavors." Guests rave about the "friendly staff" and "exceptional service." The restaurant's "unique ambiance" and "vibrant vibes" transport diners to Tel Aviv. Standout dishes include "mushroom cigars" and "artichoke tortellini." A "must-visit" for an unforgettable culinary adventure.

296 Reviews

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Natasha
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
this is the best place everthst my mom and I have ever been. We have gone to so many restaurants all over the world and this is in our top 20. The food was amazing, especially the shakshukka. Beyond good. the israeli bagel was out of this world and the service was great. Super cute inside and amazing ambiance. Will definitely return!
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Jessica
London73 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Once again a 10 out of 10! I always leave with a huge smile on my face. Every dish, every flavor - delicious. Service is fantastic. So fun.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and services are 10/10!!!!!!! Will go back all the time.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Love it here - best energy, great food and friendly staff.
CarmelResponded 7 days ago
Thank you for your review and your kind words. We truly appreciate it. We can't wait to see you again!
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Lynn
Los Angeles85 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
What can we say about the perfect dining experience except thank you Ronny, Asi , Victoria and staff for all you do to make us so happy
CarmelResponded 7 days ago
Lynn, it's always a pleasure to have you :) We can't thank you enough for your wonderful review and your continued support. We're very much looking forward to seeing you again soon!
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Valerie VIP
Los Angeles3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved it. New favorite. Everyone go! Amazing food. Love the owner.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Houston2 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Too loud and tables squished so close together you can’t even get up without rearranging the tables. Food is fantastic
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on February 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great place love the vibe and the service was great
CarmelResponded 7 days ago
Thank you for the review. We are so happy you enjoyed your time with us. See you soon!
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Elizabeth VIP
Pittsburgh6 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and drinks, wonderful service and ambience.
CarmelResponded 7 days ago
Elizabeth, thank you so much for your review. It's great to know we met your expectations and we look forward to welcoming you back soon.
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John VIP
Dublin8 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 26, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was great, enjoyed the wines too but LA prices are a joke. 15$ for bread, $32 for couscous, $46 for fried fish! I’d be embarrassed to charge someone $32 for couscous and I didn’t order it purely out of principle. I did order the bread despite being disgusted by the price but I had read about it before going and wanted to try it
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Carmel is rated 4.7 stars by 296 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Mar 10, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 43 times today

7383 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046

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Additional information

Phone number
(213) 516-4129
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
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Asaf Maoz

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What 296 people are saying

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