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Camelia, Los Angeles, CA

Camelia

4.5
4.5
230 Reviews
$50 and over
French / Japanese

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 54 times today
  • Innovative
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  • Hot spot
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
  • Neighbourhood
    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 230 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 inventive Asian-fusion menu with standout dishes like the "uni otoro toast," "croque madame," and "mochi dessert." Guests rave about the "amazing service" and "beautiful ambiance," making it a top choice in LA. A few reviews mention slow seating and service, but the "delicious food" compensates.

230 Reviews
  1. Steven

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another wonderful meal at Camelia. Can’t rave enough about service. Food was all delicious. Started with Highball and New York Sour cocktails - both excellent. Good this time: Uni Ototo Toast - amazing flavor. Tokyo Turnips & their Tops was a great salad item. People have raved about Spaghetti Bolognese a la Japonaise and they were right. Ended with the most tender and flavorful Beef Cheek along with a side of Sweet Potato Gratin made with Japanese Sweet Potato. Already planning to come back to Camelia.

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  2. nancy

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and ambience excellent, service superior. I will definitely go back.

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  3. Ron

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    43 reviews

    4.0

    43 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The vibe and service are great. The food is really tasty. We wish there was a straight forward, old school, dessert option, like a basic chocolate dish, cookie, or ice cream. After several courses of creative flavor bombs, we wanted something simple and familiar. Unfortunately, there were no options this time. Great spot. We’ll be back.

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  4. Denis

    VIP

    San Diego

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Counter seating ruins the experience, gives a canteen dining vibe. You’re still paying full price while looking at their pantry and someone chopping tomatoes. Manager was very aggressive, threatened that will escort us out if we complain again. Tried to give a constructive feedback that restaurants like this should not even have that option, but she was defending thier setup. They can easily put a table for 4 in that spot, rather than have 4 counter seats available. Unfortunately, will not return again, though was looking forward to enjoy a unique experience.

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  5. Julia

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We couldn't try all the food but all the ones we ate were exceptional!! The best part of our experience was the amazing service of our server, Jules!! Great service at restaurants is very rare these days, and she provided one of the best! We will definitely return!

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  6. Ethan

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    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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  7. Ivan Ray

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    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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  8. Shirin

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    13 reviews

    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    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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  9. 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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  10. 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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FAQs

Camelia is rated 4.5 stars by 230 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 54 times today
Google Map for Camelia

1850 Industrial St, Los Angeles, CA 90021

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Mateo St
  • Neighbourhood
    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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