Awesome food with clearly labeled vegan options! Would come back anytime. This place has been here for a long time!
Updated from previous review on 2025-12-22
Jon Eifer
Our good friend brought us here. He said he's been dining there for 30 years. Now I know why he is such a loyal customer. We walked in and they greeted us like family. The food was excellent. The service was spot on. As we were there the place got packed. This place has what people love in going out to eat. Good food, good service, good atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hanke Shao
I tried this restaurant with my friend a few months ago and it’s so good. Food portion was great for families to share but the plaza is packed during lunch hours so it’s a little hard to find parking.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Clément Dabadie
We have been going for years and it’s still going strong! Tabbouleh and hummus meat are spectacular.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Eric Townsend (Fr. Mark)
Always, consistently, very good food. Freshly made with care & like grandma used to make. This is a "must" stop for me with each visit to the Los Angeles area. You will love the food and the folks!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sharon Dawson
Always fresh and healthy food. Ample portions and good service. Restaurant is a bit noisy.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
E Z
First time meeting a friend here for lunch. Too noisy, busy at lunchtime, table booths too close to the ones next to us and took awhile to get menus and water and silverware.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
Freddy Cupen
Excellent food and an unique and tasteful plates.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nick Mendoza
This was my first time visiting Carnival Restaurant. My father who has been going there for over 10 years brought me to eat. I LOVE IT! The restaurant was full and the people coming in and out was consistent. We were there during a weekday afternoon and the place was more than half filled up. I can understand why. Avivi and Cheyenne were our servers. What wonderful employees that Carnival has. Great management here.
We stated with the combination appetizer. It come with Humos, baba ghanoug and tabouli salad topped with falafel balls. Pita come with it. The portions are very large and delicious. We shared the chicken kabab that came with rice. The quantity of food is surprising and I had to take more than ¼ of the food home.
When we left, I was taking pictures of the business front. A guy bringing supplies came up to me to ask me what I was doing. It was Hakim who is one of the owners. I can see why the restaurant is so successful. He brought some of the cooks and crew to introduce me to them. He told he that they have been with him from the time they were teenagers. They were welcoming and smiling. I can see why the restaurant has been there for so long.
Carnival is a very special restaurant. Gems like this are a true please to discover. You will love it.
One of my favorite places for Kebabs. The grilled meats are always tasty and tender. The salads are so fresh it's almost like farm to table. Service can be a little slow, but that's because it's usually busy. Try the Baklava, very tasty with strong cinnamon.
Kid-friendliness: Very family friendly
Wheelchair accessibility: Yes
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Olives, Baklava, Lentil Soup, French Fries, Chicken Kabob
have fun
No Lebanese hospitality here, they're kind of rude and don't really want to seat you. Big disappointment, all the way from Boston and wanted to try your food. Must be an LA thing, place looked mad dirty anyways. Khara wa zbeleh. Owner should teach the host and the waitress at the front door some manners and respecting customers. What a shame, terrible service.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Richard Naimy
Carnival Restaurant is an absolute gem for anyone craving authentic Lebanese cuisine! From the moment you walk in, you're greeted by the warm and friendly staff who make you feel right at home. The appetizer platter is truly something special—it’s a feast for the senses, bursting with flavor and variety that sets the tone for an unforgettable meal.
My family and I have our favorites that we always come back for. My wife and son are obsessed with the chicken kebabs; they’re perfectly seasoned and grilled to juicy perfection. My personal favorite is the Carnival combination—each bite is a delicious journey through the rich, savory flavors of Lebanon. And my daughter can’t get enough of the grape leaves, which are tender, tangy, and absolutely delightful.
One thing that can't go without mention is their lentil soup. It’s simply the best I’ve ever had. The soup is hearty, comforting, and bursting with flavor, making it the perfect start to any meal.
Carnival Restaurant is a standout for anyone who appreciates authentic Lebanese food. Whether you're a long-time lover of Mediterranean cuisine or trying it for the first time, this place will not disappoint.
Big menu they have very reasonable prices and the chef always checks up on you to make sure everything is well and they have a beautiful aquarium.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Appetizer Platter, Beef Shawarma Plate, Lamb Chops and Steak Fries, Chicken Shawarma Sandwich, Fatoush Salad
Awesome food with clearly labeled vegan options! Would come back anytime. This place has been here for a long time! Updated from previous review on 2025-12-22
Our good friend brought us here. He said he's been dining there for 30 years. Now I know why he is such a loyal customer. We walked in and they greeted us like family. The food was excellent. The service was spot on. As we were there the place got packed. This place has what people love in going out to eat. Good food, good service, good atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I tried this restaurant with my friend a few months ago and it’s so good. Food portion was great for families to share but the plaza is packed during lunch hours so it’s a little hard to find parking.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We have been going for years and it’s still going strong! Tabbouleh and hummus meat are spectacular.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Always, consistently, very good food.
Freshly made with care & like grandma used to make. This is a "must" stop for me with each visit to the Los Angeles area. You will love the food and the folks!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Always fresh and healthy food. Ample portions and good service. Restaurant is a bit noisy.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
First time meeting a friend here for lunch. Too noisy, busy at lunchtime, table booths too close to the ones next to us and took awhile to get menus and water and silverware.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
Excellent food and an unique and tasteful plates.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This was my first time visiting Carnival Restaurant. My father who has been going there for over 10 years brought me to eat. I LOVE IT! The restaurant was full and the people coming in and out was consistent. We were there during a weekday afternoon and the place was more than half filled up. I can understand why. Avivi and Cheyenne were our servers. What wonderful employees that Carnival has. Great management here.
We stated with the combination appetizer. It come with Humos, baba ghanoug and tabouli salad topped with falafel balls. Pita come with it. The portions are very large and delicious. We shared the chicken kabab that came with rice. The quantity of food is surprising and I had to take more than ¼ of the food home.
When we left, I was taking pictures of the business front. A guy bringing supplies came up to me to ask me what I was doing. It was Hakim who is one of the owners. I can see why the restaurant is so successful. He brought some of the cooks and crew to introduce me to them. He told he that they have been with him from the time they were teenagers. They were welcoming and smiling. I can see why the restaurant has been there for so long.
Carnival is a very special restaurant. Gems like this are a true please to discover. You will love it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Good food.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
One of my favorite places for Kebabs. The grilled meats are always tasty and tender. The salads are so fresh it's almost like farm to table. Service can be a little slow, but that's because it's usually busy. Try the Baklava, very tasty with strong cinnamon.
Kid-friendliness: Very family friendly
Wheelchair accessibility: Yes
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Olives, Baklava, Lentil Soup, French Fries, Chicken Kabob
No Lebanese hospitality here, they're kind of rude and don't really want to seat you. Big disappointment, all the way from Boston and wanted to try your food. Must be an LA thing, place looked mad dirty anyways. Khara wa zbeleh. Owner should teach the host and the waitress at the front door some manners and respecting customers. What a shame, terrible service.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Carnival Restaurant is an absolute gem for anyone craving authentic Lebanese cuisine! From the moment you walk in, you're greeted by the warm and friendly staff who make you feel right at home. The appetizer platter is truly something special—it’s a feast for the senses, bursting with flavor and variety that sets the tone for an unforgettable meal.
My family and I have our favorites that we always come back for. My wife and son are obsessed with the chicken kebabs; they’re perfectly seasoned and grilled to juicy perfection. My personal favorite is the Carnival combination—each bite is a delicious journey through the rich, savory flavors of Lebanon. And my daughter can’t get enough of the grape leaves, which are tender, tangy, and absolutely delightful.
One thing that can't go without mention is their lentil soup. It’s simply the best I’ve ever had. The soup is hearty, comforting, and bursting with flavor, making it the perfect start to any meal.
Carnival Restaurant is a standout for anyone who appreciates authentic Lebanese food. Whether you're a long-time lover of Mediterranean cuisine or trying it for the first time, this place will not disappoint.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dolma Plate, Pickled Turnips, Baklava, Lentil Soup, French Fries, Chicken Kabob
Excellent Food Giant portions
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: French Fries
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