Carmel is one of the best mediterranean restaurants in Los Angeles for dinner, especially if you want a strong option in Los Angeles.
Carmel on Melrose is named after Tel Aviv's Shuk HaCarmel, and the ambition is literal rather than atmospheric: Chef Asaf Maoz is trying to relocate the specific energy of that outdoor market — its Levantine layering, its bread culture, its push and pull between the ancient and the improvised — to a stretch of Melrose that has absorbed a lot of concepts and let most of them go.
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Carmel is an easy yes when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Red Snapper Schnitzel and Moroccan Mushroom Cigars also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 414 Google reviews.
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Carmel is a Mediterranean restaurant located in Los Angeles, Los Angeles. Carmel on Melrose is named after Tel Aviv's Shuk HaCarmel, and the ambition is literal rather than atmospheric: Chef Asaf Maoz is trying to relocate the specific energy of that outdoor market — its Levantine layering, its bread culture, its push and pull between the ancient and the improvised — to a stretch of Melrose that has absorbed a lot of concepts and let most of them go.
Carmel is best for shared plates, dinner, local. Carmel is an easy yes when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Red Snapper Schnitzel and Moroccan Mushroom Cigars also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 414 Google reviews.
Carmel is in the moderate price range (moderate). Google rating: 9.4 from 414 reviews
Start with Red Snapper Schnitzel, Moroccan Mushroom Cigars, Halva Gelato and Moroccan Frena Bread. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.
Carmel holds a 9.4 Google rating from 414 reviews. Carmel is an easy yes when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Red Snapper Schnitzel and Moroccan Mushroom Cigars also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 414 Google reviews.
Carmel is located at 7383 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.
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