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Camelia, Los Angeles, CA

Camelia

4.5
4.5
225 Reviews
$50 and over
French / Japanese

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 61 times today
  • Lively
  • Innovative
  • Great for creative cocktails
A French-Japanese bistro in the Arts District of Downtown Los Angeles.

Reservations are always recommended, but we are often able to accommodate walk-ins as well.

While we love dogs, we can only accept trained service animals (not emotional support animals) both in our dining room as well as on our outdoor patio. We appreciate your understanding.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    French / Japanese, Contemporary French, Japanese
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (213) 800-9750
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Charles Namba
  • Neighborhood
    Arts District
  • Cross street
    Mateo St
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 225 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Camelia offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing food and service." The menu blends Japanese flavors and French techniques, featuring standout dishes like the "uni otoro toast" and "croque madame." Guests rave about the "beautiful interior" and "attentive staff." It's a delightful spot for a special occasion or casual night out.

225 Reviews
  1. Ethan

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was fantastic! Fish was very fresh and all meat options were great. Doughnut was really good too. Very nice service as well.

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  2. Ivan Ray

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was excellent, with the servers paying close attention to each table’s needs. The ambiance is lovely, and the decor and lighting create a classic, romantic atmosphere—perfect for date nights. The noise level is moderate, which occasionally makes it difficult to hear the server’s descriptions or recommendations. The food was good to great, though sometimes a bit too salty, which can overpower the natural flavors of the meat. The cocktail selection is limited, and I would have liked a few more options. Overall, my partner and I had an enjoyable dinner experience.

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  3. Shirin

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    13 reviews

    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Very underwhelming experience. The food was average- nothing special as had been noted on TikTok etc. the ambience was very bland and they rushed us throughout the evening. Bringing everything quickly quickly back to back and then the check the minute we put our dessert forks down.

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  4. Nate

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Evening was delicious! They were super helpful in guiding us through the menu and drinks. Definitely would go back!

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  5. andrea

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious. Every dish was a little twist on what it normally would be— salad with papaya, cheese and walnuts? Yes please!! Spaghetti bolognese but it’s Smokey and buttery and somehow kinda Japanese? Yes! A huge portion of tender chicken with cabbage and a creamy sauce that’s both flavorful yet delicate ? Wow- French AND Japanese! The Clafoutis for dessert was the perfect lightness to end the meal. Oh, the cocktails were great too. I’ll go again to try more. Thanks!!

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  6. Caleb

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is amazing and the vibe is impeccable a must go for LA natives and tourists alike

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  7. Richard

    VIP

    Dublin

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sat at the bar which was a lot of fun. Sampled 3 sakes and enjoyed the different flavors. The uni toast and crab blinis were wow! And the smoked mackerel was also fabulous. The shrimp pot pie had great flavor and the puff pastry was perfect to sop up the sauce. The squid risotto was done well but the flavor profile was our least favorite- good but not spectacular. The profiteroles were unusual and lovely way to end a wonderful meal. Highly recommend

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  8. David

    VIP

    Milwaukee

    102 reviews

    5.0

    102 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant is always a joy. The food is incredibly inventive and every dish is a revelation. Service was solid and the ambiance is very pleasant. This is rapidly becoming one of my favorite places in LA.

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  9. Daniel

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food and incredible restaurant design. Can’t wait to be back again.

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  10. william

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    387 reviews

    4.0

    387 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was fair. All dishes were to be shared but no serving utensils provided even with requests were made. Dishes should be changed and not requested by the dining customer after a few courses. The food was stellar but the front office management of the servers can unequivocally improve.

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FAQs

Camelia is rated 4.5 stars by 225 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 61 times today
Google Map for Camelia

1850 Industrial St, Los Angeles, CA 90021

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Mateo St
  • Neighborhood
    Arts District
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    French / Japanese, Contemporary French, Japanese
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Charles Namba
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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