Marino RistoranteFantastic Food and ServiceWe were warmly greeted by a wonderful woman who had Mario lead us to our table. He was charming, a wonderful maître d with an excellent wine recommendation. Vincent was our server and was very good as well. We had the clams for an appetizer and they were our least favorite dish. They were good, but not great, and not indicative of the rest of our meal, which was outstanding.The stuffed zucchini blossom salad was amazing. The branzino was the best I've ever had and the veal scallopine piccata was wonderful. We ended our meal with cappacinos and a ricotta cheesecake that I'm still dreaming about. It was a beautiful mean and I haven't had such an amazing dining experience in a long time. We will be back.6/15/2013 12:00:00 AMI really matter.This restaurant has each and every time I'ce dined there, make me feel like I really matter. The attention of host and servers is spot on. They will joke with you when you want it and leave you alone when you want that. The food is quite good. We all shared the four appetizers and five entrees and everyone loved about everything. A great special occasion place as well as another night out. Go....have a great time!!!6/14/2013 12:00:00 AMOutstanding FoodThe restaurant is an older neighborhood eatery. The host and wait staff were friendly and allowed us time to relax while being attentive to our needs. The food was delicious. We would go back anytime we are in LA. There is no on-site parking.6/14/2013 12:00:00 AMas always great food and goodas always great food and good service. the host are very attentive to the clients need. always a wonderful greeting upon arrival.6/8/2013 12:00:00 AMAlways wonderful. The foodAlways wonderful. The food is prepared beautifully and as you ask for it. The choices are wide and delicious and hte atmosphere is warm and welcoming. Have never had less than a superb meal. The clams arreganata are the best in town.6/7/2013 12:00:00 AMEveryone is very friendlyEveryone is very friendly and attentive. I wish I lived closer so I could eat there more often.6/4/2013 12:00:00 AMAn excellent time at Marino'sIf you are looking for food that is authentic Italian, artfully and thoughtfully prepared and comes with impeccable sevice and attention to detail then you MUST pay a visit to Marinos. From the moment you come through the door you are transported to a place where you exist only so Mario and his staff can cater to you. Everything from the appetizer to the must-have homemade cannoli at the end is made with attention to detail, flavor and with foodies in mind. Don't miss the oxtail pasta Amatriciana or the dungeness crab salad. If you haven't been yet its time to go. Let Mario and his chef spoil you for a few hours, you won't be sorry. We were glad we did and will of course be back!6/1/2013 12:00:00 AMintimate dinning experienceWonderful waitstaff. Food is good and you csn enjoy a nice conversation. Never felt rushed. Lovely restaurant. The5/28/2013 12:00:00 AMMarino is consistently fabulousMarino is consistently fabulous -- every dish I've ever had there is delicious and to be savored; the service pleasant and engaging. Friendly staff and magnificent food: Truly a great restaurant.5/15/2013 12:00:00 AMthis was a great find. thethis was a great find. the food is very good and the service was also very good5/11/2013 12:00:00 AMAbsolutely wonderfulMarino is so inviting. Food is wonderful and specials are worth getting. Owner/Host Marino goes out of his way to make sure you are happy in his restaurant. This is how a restaurant should be5/7/2013 12:00:00 AMAn elegant italian neighborhood gemHave driven past this place for 20 years and this was our first visit to Marino. The host warmly welcomed us and walked us over to the bar for a signature Old Fashioned as our table was getting prepared. The 2 drinks set us back $26 which I thought was odd for a restaurant billed as a great value elsewhere. The dining room is small and elegant, with terrific lighting highlighted by a murano chandelier in the bar area. I had the pappardelle with ragu starter and the halibut special, and my dining partner had the grilled calamari and the veal piccata. All were fantastic. Standouts were the starters. The fresh al dente pasta and the perfectly cooked and seasoned calamari were among the best in their class in recent memory. Go!4/27/2013 12:00:00 AMWhat a gemIt was my first time at Marino's-I can't believe I took this long to go there-and it was a great evening. I went with friends and we all enjoyed it. First of all, the food was delicious. I had the papardelle with bolognese sauce and I think is the best I have had in Los Angeles. We also had the sea bass, so fresh! and cook very simply but to perfection. We ended with the tiramisu(that one was just ok). The service is impecable-very attentive without being intrusive. Mario and Maria, as well as the whole staff, made us feel at home. What a treat! It is very hard these days to find a restaurant in Los Angeles where the food and service are excellent and you can talk, not shout, and hear your friends. Well, this is it.I will go back!4/27/2013 12:00:00 AMSmaller restaurant and verySmaller restaurant and very friendly owners. The food was amazing as we had the caprese with prosciutto di parma, mushroom risotto, linguini with clams, veal piccata, and ricotta cheesecake. I would definitely recommend the caprese, mushroom risotto, and veal piccata. We went with a blackboard eats coupon so that took care of the moderate to high prices. This was a great restaurant and will be coming back.4/20/2013 12:00:00 AMAn old favoriteWe just love coming back to this restaurant but are probably biased because we can walk there. The tables always seem to be filled with regulars like us. It has a friendly, family atmosphere. Mario is a gracious host. The main dining room is very comfortable and beautiful. Great wine, pasta, and arugula salad. Classic Italian restaurant.4/17/2013 12:00:00 AMThe staff was amazing. IThe staff was amazing. I never write reviews but I must say this place has a home style feeling to it.4/15/2013 12:00:00 AMLovely family owned restaurantLovely family owned restaurant with great menu. Mario was most attentive.4/13/2013 12:00:00 AMEverything is fresh. TheEverything is fresh. The service is knowledgeable. Great food and you can actually have a conversation with your guest.4/9/2013 12:00:00 AMThe food and service hereThe food and service here are superb, and it's comfortable and quiet enough to actually have a conversation. Mario and his staff are so accommodating; they will make you just about anything you want. Really great, traditional Italian food exquisitely prepared. Have had some extraordinary meals here and strongly recommend it as one of the very best ristorantes in the entire city.4/5/2013 12:00:00 AMChicken Vesuvio (off menu)Chicken Vesuvio (off menu) - chunks of chicken in a spicy sauce, is a real treat. Fresh fish is always perfectly cooked. Not over priced and low noise level makes it a great choice for a business lunch.4/3/2013 12:00:00 AMOverall the food and serviceOverall the food and service was very good. I would recommend this restaurant to all my friends. Our waiter was excellent and the owner was very gracious. We will definitely return our next trip to LA.3/30/2013 12:00:00 AMThis neighborhood restaurantThis neighborhood restaurant has all the elements of a well-run establishment. Greeted immediately upon arrival and graciously seated in a timely manner by the host. Service is attentive, well-paced, and definitely not intrusive. The waiter did not introduce himself as our server. The menu offers a wide-range of Italian dishes. It's all delicious. The food arrived hot to the table (as it should be). Wine list could be more adventurous in the white category and perhaps have one or two choices of dry rose. Prices are high for the amount of food that is on the plate. A champagne glass of Prosecco is $12 and that's too expensive. Knock it down to $7 and I'll be happy. Overall, this a wonderful family-owned restuarant and I'm coming back!3/22/2013 12:00:00 AMThe best of the best.....This is a wonderful restaurant! The food is fantastic, the service is first rate and the ambiance is elegant.3/22/2013 12:00:00 AMThe food was excellent, theThe food was excellent, the staff was attentive, courteous and knowledgeable, and the setting is warm and formal but not stuffy. Would definitely return again.3/20/2013 12:00:00 AMEat here soon!Mario owns and operates one of the nicer places in LA. Excellent food, excellent service and the nicest guy around. Believe the hype!3/19/2013 12:00:00 AMCozy atmosphere, New YorkCozy atmosphere, New York style restaurant...Best Italian food I've ever had. Unbelievable quality and a very resonable price.3/16/2013 12:00:00 AMMarino is very under-rated.Marino is very under-rated. Food is outstanding for when you want traditional italian. easy to get a reservation and reasonable prices. Try this as an alternative to Angelini or Osteria Mozza.3/15/2013 12:00:00 AMA great dining experienceGreat service, fantastic food and wonderful ambiance. The linguine with clams (white) is to die for!3/12/2013 12:00:00 AMTruly spectacular food.Truly spectacular food. Most complex, enjoyable and subtle mix of flavor of any Italian cuisine I've ever had. Every single time I've been to Marino, the food is consistently outstanding. Fabulous!3/2/2013 12:00:00 AMMarino's made our Vaklentines Day!This is our 3rd time going and we cannot wait to go back. We love this restaurant.2/14/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat traditional ItalianGreat traditional Italian fare..upscale quality, upscale prices...but the best risotto in town2/9/2013 12:00:00 AMAs usual Marino's is a realAs usual Marino's is a real good find.
Food is just yummy and service is good.
The owner is very friendly and makes a point of interacting with the guests. He also remembers you when you come back.
Give it a try12/12/2012 12:00:00 AM