Huntington Park / Bell / Maywood Restaurants

My husband and I decided to try this restaurant for the first time for our anniversary, and the experience did not disappoint! All of the food and drinks we ordered were phenomenal, but the standout of this restaurant is the service. Our waiter was extremely attentive and friendly. All of the food and drinks came out promptly. We asked a question about one of our drinks and the bartender came over to our table to answer the question and talked cocktails with my husband. A fantastic experience! The dining room is on the noisier side, but overall the atmosphere is very fun, lively, and welcoming.

Bavel is perfection! The hospitality, the food, the atmosphere… WOW! Just wow! What a great team, bringing the most incredible dining experience to life! Thank you for one of the most amazing dinners in LA!

We came here once many years ago and had forgotten just how good it was. So glad we came back! Still one of the best restaurants in LA. We tried all the popular dishes: Roasted Bone Marrow, Scallop Crudo, Cavatelli alla Norcina, and Grilled Kurobuta Pork Chop. Loved every single dish! The Pork was a pleasant surprise, as we don’t normally order pork. This one was so flavorful, juicy and tender. We finished the meal on a refreshing note with the Meyer Lemon Ice Cream / Sorbet. Definitely worth coming back for!

It was my first time dining at Camelia as I’ve been meaning to give it a try. Had a good friend and his wife visiting from out of town who really enjoy dining out at upscale but comfortable restaurants. We all had a most enjoyable evening dining at Camelia. The cuisine was elevated but not overly done. Other than our salad being a bit overdressed and the fish serving on the small side, which in itself reality didn’t detract at all from our enjoyment of the cuisine. The service we received was a standout. Our waitress was earnest and friendly and a shoutout to Patrick, the manager on duty, whose easy and very attentive service, was very much appreciated. Being in the restaurant business myself with 9 units and 400 employees, I can unequivocally say that he’s a gem for sure. Oh, and I must mention the ambiance and say that it’s layered in a way that an experienced restaurateur would appreciate as a diner. Kudos to the owners and team for bringing this easy and very enjoyable space to life. I just felt good being there and isn’t that what it should be about? I’ll definitely return to dine at Camelia again and hope that others will continue to do so. We’ve seen enough good restaurants in LA close in the last several years and would like to see this one stay off that list.

My dining experience there was heavenly. My husband and I met some friends for dinner. The food was absolutely delicious. The ambience was so beautiful. The service was outstanding. The goat empanadas and the crabby pork belly were amazing.