March 23, 2016 - 12:34 AMT
Armenian-owned Carlitos Gardel named No. 1 restaurant in LA

On Monday, March 22, the Bozoghlian family, who since the 1990’s has owned and operated the popular Argentinian steakhouse, Carlitos Gardel, on Melrose Avenue woke up to find that their eatery was named the number 1 restaurant in Los Angeles by Open Table, a leading restaurant reservation and review site, Asbarez reports.

Carlitos Gardel Argentine Steakhouse was named “Best Overall” restaurant based on diner’s reviews on Open Table, becoming a favorite of diners in a city that has seen a rise in restaurants and is considered one of the most important dining destinations in the country.

More than 20 years ago, Carlito and Azniv Bozoghlian started the restaurant and quickly gained acclaim for sticking to authentic family recipes from Buenos Aires, from where they moved to Los Angeles.

Today, two of their three sons are an integral part of Carlitos Gardel, with Maximilian serving as Sommelier curating an extensive wine cellar, while Girair is the restaurant’s General Manager. Azniv Bozoghlian continues to hand make the desserts. The family ambience is felt throughout the restaurant, with Carlito Bozoghlian visiting diners and entertaining them with his unique sense of humor and affection.