4. Carlitos Gardel

Carlitos Gardel

7963 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles CA 90046
$25 - $50

It may seem unassuming amongst its trendy West Hollywood neighbors, but ardent local regulars are quick to say that Carlitos Gardel is a treasure well worth seeking out. This family owned restaurant treats every guest as graciously as if you were a guest in their home while serving authentic Argentine dishes such as Grilled Skirt Steak and Parrillada Argentina along with a vast selection of wine. The décor is comfortably understated and refined with dark wood accents and portraits of iconic tango singer Carlos Gardel, for whom the restaurant is named, lining the muted pink walls. Gardel’s brilliance is celebrated through the nightly live tango music, which occasionally triggers an impromptu dance party among guests.

Reservations

  Restaurant Info

  • Address: 7963 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles CA 90046
  • Cross Street: North Hayworth Avenue
  • Location: Central / Downtown LA | Beverly Center
  • Cuisine: Argentinean |
  • Cost: $$ | Inexpensive | $25 - $50
  • Category: Fine Dining
  • Star Rating:
  • Reservations: Recommended
  • Dress Code: Casual
  • Meals Served: Lunch | Dinner |
  • Parking: Street |
  • Payment Options: VISA | Amex | MasterCard | Discover | Diners Club |
  • Corkage Fee: N/A
  • Phone: (323) 655-0891
  • Features: Live Entertainment, Winning Wine List,
  • Occasion: Romantic Dining, Meet for a Drink,

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  Business Hours

Reservations Available

Monday
| Lunch 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.|  
| Dinner 6 p.m. - 11 p.m.|  
Tuesday
| Lunch 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.|  
| Dinner 6 p.m. - 11 p.m.|  
Wednesday
| Lunch 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.|  
| Dinner 6 p.m. - 11 p.m.|  
Thursday
| Lunch 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.|  
| Dinner 6 p.m. - 11 p.m.|  
Friday
| Lunch 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.|  
| Dinner 6 p.m. - 11 p.m.|  
Saturday
| Dinner 6 p.m. - 11 p.m.|  
Sunday
| Dinner 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.|  

 Menus

Lunch

Entradas ~ Appetizers

Empanada Argentina 3.00
choice of chicken, spinach or beef
Papas Fritas Provenzal 6.00
our signature dish: french fried with garlic and parsley
Provolone 6.00
melted provolone cheese, topped with oregano and sautéed tomatoes
Hongos Rellenos 7.00
mushroom caps stuffed with chicken, vegetables, garlic and parmesan cheese, in a red wine sauce
Ajo Al Horno 5.00
baked garlic
Calamares Fritos 7.00
deep fried squid, served with lemon and a spicy marinara sauce

Ensaladas ~ Salads

De Berros 15.00
watercress mixed with tomatoes and mushrooms in an olive oil and balsamic vinegar dressing; with chicken $15; with skirt steak $19
Salmon Salad 19.00
romaine lettuce, tossed with sliced toasted almonds and caesar dressing, topped with a grilled filet of wild salmon
Endive Salad 19.00
Belgian endives, watercress, and mixed greens in a tomato-chimichurri dressing with a grilled filet of wild salmon
Ensalada Caesar 15.00
classic caesar salad tossed in our home made caesar dressing; with chicken $15; with salmon $19
Greek Salad 15.00
a bed of lettuce with tomatoes, cucumbers, French feta cheese, and kalamata olives; with chicken $15; with salmon $19

Sandwiches

Pollo Sandwich 12.00
a grilled breast of chicken, topped with grilled eggplant and a slice of mozzarella cheese, on a bed of crispy lettuce and sliced tomatoes. served in our famous home made red bell pepper mayonnaise.
Caprese Sandwich 11.00
toasted olive bread, with a light mayonnaise spread, layered with slices of buffalo mozzarella and tomatoes with a touch of fresh basil
Choripán 12.00
an Argentinian sausage, served with a choice of: carefully roasted red and green bell peppers with sautéed mushrooms in our fresh tomato sauce or our homemade chimichurri steak-dipping sauce
Lomito Sandwich 19.00
grilled 6oz medallion of filet mignon, butterflied, topped with melted provolone cheese, fresh tomatoes and lettuce, served in a salsa golf dressing
Milanesa Sandwich 12.00
a thinly cut steak, marinated, breaded and fried, served with sliced tomatoes, lettuce, and mayonnaise on a freshly baked French roll
Steak Sandwich 19.00
prime 7oz. rib eye steak grilled to perfection, served on a bed of crispy lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise; also as open-faced with chimichurri sauce
Famous Hamburguesa Carlitos 15.00
a half-pound ground chuck burger, open faced, with a garlic drenched grilled tomato, melted provolone cheese, parsley and sautéed mushrooms on an enormous bun, spread with mayonnaise

Pastas

Ñoquis de Papa 12.00
potato dumplings served in tomato or pink sauce
Penne a la Bolognesa 16.00
short tube pasta, served in a tomato sauce, with sautéed ground beef, garlic, diced onions, oregano, parsley, and white wine
Penne Arrabiatta con Feta 15.00
short tube pasta, served in a spicy tomato sauce topped with chunks of feta cheese
Raviolis De Verdura 16.00
vegetable ravioli, served in a tomato sauce with crushed walnuts and fresh basil
Ravioles de Ternerita 16.00
ravioli stuffed with veal and cheese, served in a tomato and cream sauce
Fettuccini a la Griega 18.00
a breast of chicken, sautéed with red wine, artichoke hearts, parmesan cheese, feta, shallots, olives, and a touch of light cream, served over a bed of fettuccini pasta
Fettuccini al Pesto con Pollo 16.00
fettuccini pasta, in a creamy pesto sauce, topped with a grilled breast of chicken
Pasta Di Mare 22.00
fettuccini tossed with mussels, shrimps and mushrooms, in your choice of tomato or cream sauce

Carnes ~ Beef

Lomito a La Marsala 19.00
grilled 6oz medallion of filet mignon, bathed in a marsala wine and mushroom sauce
Entrañita con Provenzal 18.00
grilled 7oz skirt steak served with garlic fries
Mini Bife a La Pimienta 28.00
grilled 9oz prime NY steak, bathed in a peppercorn, mushroom and white wine sauce
Ojo de Costilla a La Criolla 38.00
grilled 14oz prime rib eye steak, marinated in our mouth watering chimichurri sauce
Costillos a la Fugazza 18.00
grilled short ribs topped with sautéed onions and mushrooms
Milanesa 18.00
thin filet of beef, breaded and deep fried
Milanesa a la Napoli 23.00
milanesa, topped with tomato sauce, ham and melted mozzarella
Parrillada Argentina (For 2) 44.00
grilled skirt steak, short ribs, sweetbreads, chorizo and black sausage

Aves ~ Fowl

Pollo Al Ajo 20.00
free range half chicken, grilled, served in a garlic sauce
Pollo Romanoff 17.00
sautéed breast of chicken, topped with a medallion of eggplant, served in a light pink sauce
Pollo a la Fiorentina 17.00
grilled chicken breast, topped with sautéed spinach and melted mozzarella cheese, on a bed of tomato sauce
Pollo al Oreganato 17.00
grilled breast of chicken, marinated with oregano, parsley, white wine, and a touch of garlic, served with mashed potatoes

Pescado ~ Fish

Fish of the Day 0.00

Dinner

Entradas ~ Appetizers

Hongos Rellenos 9.00
mushroom caps stuffed with chicken, vegetables, garlic and parmesan cheese, in a red wine sauce
Calamares Fritos 10.00
deep fried squid, served with lemon and a spicy marinara sauce
Empanada Argentina 3.00
choice of chicken, spinach or beef
Papas Fritas Provenzal 7.00
french fries with garlic and parsley
Portabella 10.00
grilled portabella mushroom, layered with melted provolone cheese, sautéed spinach and feta cheese
Provolone 7.00
melted provolone cheese, topped with oregano and sautéed tomatoes
Chorizo 6.00
grilled Argentine sausage, served with tomatoes and onions on a bed of lettuce
Matambre de Pollo 10.00
rolled chicken stuffed with ham, egg, cheese, and bell peppers served with an Argentinian style potato salad
Ajo Al Horno 5.00
baked garlic

Ensaladas ~ Salads

Mixta 8.00
tomatoes and onions, tossed with fresh lettuce in a balsamic vinegar and olive oil dressing
Italiana 10.00
sliced tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella and oregano, on a bed of lettuce with olive oil and balsamic vinegar
De La Casa 12.00
diced tomatoes, hearts of palm, artichokes, onions, eggs and cucumbers on a bed of lettuce, in our house dressing
Ensalada Caesar 10.00
classic Caesar salad tossed in our home made Caesar dressing
De Berro 10.00
watercress mixed with tomatoes and mushrooms in an olive oil and balsamic vinegar dressing
Austral 10.00
sliced tomatoes, hearts of palm, artichoke hearts and cucumbers, on a bed of lettuce in our house dressing

Carnes ~ Beef

Churrasco Portabella 39.00
14 oz NY steak, stuffed with portabella mushrooms, provolone cheese and spinach, bathed in a cabernet sauvignon and mushroom sauce
Mini Bife a la Pimienta 28.00
grilled NY steak, bathed in a peppercorn, mushroom and white wine sauce
Ojo de Costilla a La Criolla 38.00
grilled 14 oz rib eye steak, marinated in our mouth watering chimichurri sauce
Lomo a La Marsala 34.00
grilled medallions of filet mignon, bathed in a marsala wine and mushroom sauce
Parrillada Aregentina (For 2) 44.00
grilled skirt steak, short ribs, sweetbreads, chorizo and black sausage
Entraña a La Parrilla 27.00
grilled skirt steak
Milanesa 18.00
thin filet of beef, breaded and deep fried

Aves ~ Fowl

Pollo Frutas Secas 20.00
chicken breast sautéed in brandy with a touch of cream and assorted dried fruits
Pollo Al Ajo 20.00
free range half chicken, grilled, served in a garlic sauce
A la Fiorentina 22.00
grilled chicken breast, topped with sautéed spinach and melted mozzarella cheese, on a bed of tomato sauce

Pastas

Ñoquis de Papa 15.00
potato dumplings served in tomato or pink sauce
Ravioles de Porcini al Burro 20.00
ravioli stuffed with porcini mushrooms in butter, parmesan and basil
Ravioles de Ternerita 20.00
ravioli stuffed with veal and cheese, served in a tomato and cream sauce
Pasta Di Mare 22.00
fettuccini tossed with mussels, shrimps and mushrooms, in your choice of tomato or cream sauce

 User Reviews

Great place  

Despite feeling like I was eating on an airplane dinner tray (the table was very skinny), the food was amazing and well portioned, the piano player was a nice touch and the wine list is enormous, kinda pricy, but highly recommended.