Carnival Restaurant

If you love authentic Middle Eastern cuisine, Carnival Restaurant in Sherman Oaks is a must! The food is always fresh, flavorful, and made with real ingredients — their fries are hand-cut potatoes, not frozen! The lamb chops are incredible (my go-to every visit), and the combo appetizer plate with tabouli, falafel, hummus, and baba ghanoush is perfect for sharing. Portions are generous, service is excellent, and the atmosphere feels like home. Parking can be a bit tight, but it’s worth it — Carnival is my top choice for Lebanese food in the Valley!

Have been coming here for years. The owner and staff are always friendly, the food is consistently amazing. I love their hummus, the hand cut fries and the meat dishes. Yum!

I tried Carnival recently and overall had a decent experience. I ordered the shawarma and lamb kebab combination. The shawarma was tasty and flavorful, though a bit on the greasy side. The lentil soup was also delicious and comforting. I appreciated that they bring out free warm pita bread, which is a nice touch. However, because it’s very thin, it gets hard after just a few minutes. I think one thicker, regular pita would be better than three very thin ones. As for the lamb kebab, I wasn’t as impressed. It came out pink and closer to medium-rare, which I personally didn’t enjoy. To the waiter’s credit, he offered to replace it, but I didn’t have time to wait for another one. For dessert, I tried the knafeh. It was different than others I’ve had but still light and delicious. The waiter m

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!

I found this place through Google decided to give it a shot. Carnival Restaurant has become my family’s favorite Lebanese restaurant in a heartbeat. The staff are warm, welcoming, and kind. The service excellent, and the food is absolutely fabulous.