Carnival Restaurant - Sherman Oaks, California

hanan H.

This restaurant was great! The food tasted amazing - everything we tried was really good. The staff were super friendly too. They made us feel welcome and took good care of us. The place had a nice feel to it, comfortable and relaxing. We had a really good time here and would definitely come back. If you're looking for tasty food and nice people, give this place a try!

Karim S.

Carnival is an authentic lebanese restaurant 😋, one of the best lebanese / Mediterranean restaurants I have eaten at. Lots of yummy dishes with large varieties. Sorry, I took some of the pictures after I dived in and tasted them. The price is at the best value.
I highly recommend you visit and try Carnival, you can take a date, a friend or the whole family.

Waleed H.

Amazing food but slow service. Kabab is so good! Lamb shanks are amazing! Salads are top. Kibbeh niyah is nice

Nick M.

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.

Marina G. R.

First time here and certainly not the last!
We loved it in here, this place is spotless clean, cordial staff and amazing food. My husband ordered the lamb and beef kabab and I ordered the small appetizer with babaganoush, hommus and tabouleh,
Everything was fresh, very well seasoned and delicious. Portions were great and we are taking home boxes.
If you are more frugal, considered sharing the plate.
You will not regret giving this place a try.

Lisa S. C.

Great quality food that’s always consistent. Fantastic family atmosphere even towards us non Lebanese patrons. Friendly service and hospitality. Love this place. We go about 2-3 times per month. It’s a casual diner type atmosphere and a wonderful place to go

Eric T. (. M.

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!

Shani L.

Very nice and friendly staff.

We came in on Friday night and waited about 20 mins.

The hostess was a badass, taking care of walking ins while handling to go orders and handling the phone calls. She was running around everywhere but still was sweet and kind to anyone she encountered!

After we were sat, we were brought the appetizer, some pita and pickled veggies.

The combination plate was good, lamb was a bit overcooked. Kafta and chicken skewers were good and also the falafel.

Service was great and even the manager came and sat with us and was super funny!

Such a lovely middle eastern experience 😂