Marino Ristorante

Name: Marino Ristorante
Address: 6001 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United States, 90038
Telephone: (323) 466-8812
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.9

4.9

1286 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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Marino Ristorante is deeply rooted in Hollywood since the late 1950’s when Ciro (Mario to friends) Marino landed in Hollywood and has ever since had generations of who’s who in the movie, record, art, political and business LA community at his tables. Today it is still family owned and given its warm welcome flavor by the second generation of Marinos, Mario in the dining room and brother Sal in the kitchen.

The decor is modern and comfortable with memorabilia from a 60 year career which all come together to create its appeal. Described by many marrying the quintessential NY Italian in Los Angeles for its history coupled with today’s seasonal menu, highlighting the best locally sourced ingredients and top notch freshest seafood available.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 31, 2023

11:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

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(323) 466-8812

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Private dining

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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(323) 466-8812
Website
http://www.marinorestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Salvatore Marino
Catering
Mario Jr. will be happy to customize a menu to service you in large or small event setting to meet your expectations and work with your budget.
Private party facilities
We can accommodate dinner parties up to 40 people in Marino's Private dining room. Our off site capacity is to meet your needs.
Private party contact
Mario Marino: (323) 466-8812

Location
6001 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90038
Neighborhood
Hollywood
Cross street
Wilcox
Parking details
Please pull in drive way located on Melrose Avenue, where valet parking attendees will greet you.
Additional
Banquet, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Calamari Fritti$24.00
Zuppa di Piselli$18.00
fresh English pea soup (non-dairy)
Zucchini Blossom$19.00
ricotta & marjoram filled zucchini blossoms
Mozzarella Marinara$15.00
breaded mozzarella, marinara sauce
Antipasto Vegetariano$18.00
mixed sauteed, marinated and grilled vegetable platter
Calamaro Grigliato$22.00
grilled East coast squid, organic mix green salad
Clams Arreganate$18.00
baked clams, seasoned breadcrumbs, lemon
Crudo di Mare$24.00
wild japanese snapper crudo, radish rainbow, micro mix
Marino Salad$18.00
chopped mix greens, eggplant caponata, salami, cheese & legumes
Caesar Salad$18.00
romaine hearts, Caesar dressing, parmigiana
Spring Salad$24.00
burrata, snap peas, snow peas, asparagus, pea tendrils
Pizza Tartufo Nero$55.00
shaved black truffle, mozzarella
Cauliflower Mushroom$17.00
raw foraged mushroom, pistachio, pistachio oil, chives
Avocado Tuna$22.00
JJ's Lone Daughter Ranch avocado, tuna tartar
Santa Barbara Sea Urchin Toast$24.00
brioche bread, sea urchin

Pasta

Ravioli$28.00
homemade ricotta & spinach ravioli, tomato-basil sauce
Gnocchi al Tartufo Nero$44.00
homemade gnocchi, shaved black truffle
Linguine Scallops$36.00
Maine scallops, wild gulf shrimps, fresh tomato, basil
Linguine Vongole$34.00
linguine, baby manila clams, olive oil, garlic, Italian parsley
Fettuccine Lobster$39.00
homemade fettuccine, Maine lobster, lobster sauce, fresh tomato
Gnocchi Mare$34.00
homemade gnocchi, shrimps, sundried tomatoes, chanterelle mushrooms
Lasagna Verde Dad's Signature 60yr Recipe$26.00
spinach pasta, Bolognese, bechamel
Orecchiette Sausage$29.00
homemade sausage, spicy tomato sauce, rapini
Pappardelle Bolognese$28.00
3hr beef, pork, and veal meat sauce
Maccheroncini Amatriciana$29.00
braised oxtail & smoked pancetta tomato sauce

Main

Branzino al Sale$46.00
whole oven baked Mediterranean branzino, vegetable medley
Halibut$44.00
wild Alaskan halibut, chanterelles & snap peas, English peas & spring garlic sauce
Gamberi Posillipo$38.00
wild gulf shrimp, fresh tomato sauce, sautéed spinach
Lobster Diavolo$75.00
whole live 1 3/4lb Maine lobster in spicy tomato sauce, linguine
Salmone$45.00
wild Alaskan troll king salmon grilled, celery root, spinach
Pollo Vesuvio$36.00
roasted chicken, garlic, chili, white wine, roasted fingerling potatoes
Scarpariello$38.00
roasted chicken, homemade sausages, mushrooms, fingerling potatoes
Pollo Parmigiana$36.00
breaded breast, marinara, mozzarella, mashed potatoes, spinach
Veal Funghi$44.00
veal scaloppini, mushrooms, white wine, vegetable medley
Filetto Gilda$44.00
filet mignon, mushrooms, red wine sauce, medley of vegetables
Filetto Sinatra$42.00
filet mignon, peppers, mushrooms, red wine, market vegetables
Tagliata$49.00
grilled angus NY steak, wild arugula, shaved parmigiano cheese

Sides

Rapini$10.00
Farmer's Market Veggies$14.00
Spaghetti Aglio & Olio$16.00
Purple Brussels Sprouts$12.00
Eggplant Parmigiana$18.00

Market Tasting Menu

$165 per person – min. two people

Cauliflower Mushroom
raw mushroom salad, pistachio, pistachio oil
Crudo di Mare
wild japanese snpper crudo, radish rainbow, micro mix
Tagliatelle Funghi
tagliatelle, mix mushrooms, spring garlic, snap peas, snow peas
Halibut
wild Alaskan halibut, foraged chanterelles & snap peas, peas & spring garlic sauce
Wagyu
port braised USA wagyu beef cheeks, mashed potato
Blood Orange Pannacotta

Spring Green Menu

$145 per person – min. two people

Halibut Crudo
Spring Salad
pea and fava tendrils, burrata, snap peas, snow peas, asparagus
Pea Soup
dairy free English pea soup
Nettle Gnocchi
Jimenez Farms rabbit ragout
Triangoli di Burrata
burrata filled pasta, English peas, pea tendrils, crispy guanciale
Salmon
wild Alaskan troll king salmon, chanterelles & snap peas, spring garlic-pea sauce

Vegetarian Tasting Menu

$79 per person – min. two people

Cauliflower Mushroom
raw foraged mushroom, pistachio, pistachio oil, chives
Spring Salad
pea and fava tendrils, burrata, snap peas, snow peas, asparagus
Zuppa di Piselli
fresh English pea soup (non-dairy)
Gnocchi al Tartufo Nero
homemade gnocchi, shaved winter black truffle
Apple Strudel

What 1,286 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

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PeterD
Los Angeles
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The consistency of the quality, the attentiveness of owners and staff, and welcomeness that they give... extraordinary
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stephanieo
San Francisco
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was amazing and the service was even better. Went to have dinner with my friend and had an amazing time
AA
ArazA
Los Angeles
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing place with great food and friendly service.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful restaurant, amazing food great host and waiter worth the drive from Santa Monica 👏
DR
DianeR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food service and ambiance. Extensive menu with selections not found in most Italian restaurants in Los Angeles.
BH
BettinaH
Los Angeles
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on May 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Marinos is the best!! It has been a home away from home for years and I love the people who run it, the fresh yummy food, the presentation, and the ambiance!
GD
GayDadLA
Los Angeles
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is a Gem that always delivers wonderful food and service. The bar is amazing, highly recommend the "Paper Plane". Menu is classic Italian with wonderful fish options that never go wrong.
AP
AnnP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Real Italian food like NY, great service, loved the decor. Would go back in a heartbeat’💞👍🏻
H
Helen
Los Angeles
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on May 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The dishes we ordered were delicious in the past. We came for Dine LA menu, and it was a great experience. Foods were delicious, and their staffs were welcoming and very attentive.
J
Joanc
Los Angeles
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place for dining and celebrating any occasion
VC
ValerieC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
An attentive & friendly team that made sure we had what we wanted. Delightful lunch there and will be returning for sure.
s
stephenw
New York Area
92 reviews
vip
5.0
92 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful thoughtful Italian food, authentic and knowledgeable staff, good wine list
JD
JDK90046
Los Angeles
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went for date night during Dine LA. Spectacular, as always.
SC
SC5125
Los Angeles
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nothing to say but fantastic food service and ambiance. Sal and his team are nothing short of amazing. The Best Italian in LA. Grazie per tutto
DT
DeniseT
Los Angeles
76 reviews
vip
5.0
76 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Returned to Marino's for Dine LA and it didn't disappoint. The four course pre-set menu was excellent, from the spring pea & burrata salad (or crudo di mare option), the homemade gnocchi with shaved truffles, and the option of Wagyu beef cheek over truffled potatoes or Dover Sole, with Strawberry Rhubarb pie. tried everything and it was all A+. Mario is on vacation but the staff bent over backwards to welcome us, including Sal, the chef, visiting the table throughout the meal. Wonderful food and wonderful service.
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Wendi
San Francisco
82 reviews
vip
5.0
82 reviews
Dined on May 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food!!! Service was impeccable. The spring salad with pea tendrils was magnificent.
KS
KarlS
Corpus Christi
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely dining experience. Small intimate family Italian restaurant. The Cauliflower mushrooms was fabulous as well as their lasagne verde. Would highly recommend and go to the next time in LA.
RE
RaulE
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
No comment. Space was terrific. Everything was what we expected.
r
rc4ties
Los Angeles
39 reviews
vip
4.0
39 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2023
overall4food5service3ambience4
Marion's is the classic Italian restaurant. The food is terrific and fortunately for them, they were packed and it's a bit too noisy for my liking. The service could have been more attentive but the food came out quickly. All in all it's a terrific place.
PA
4PAWSLOVER
Los Angeles
37 reviews
vip
4.0
37 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
The food was wonderful; the service excellent but it was so loud by 7:30 pm we could not hear each other. Will definitely come back for the food and professionalism once the back patio is open.
RM
RitaM
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Our server, Mauro, was most excellent - very cordial and delightful, with a lovely smile! The bolognese and amatriciana were delicious and the wine selection, very nice. Will definitely return again!
L
Lewis
New York Area
53 reviews
vip
5.0
53 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food is just outstanding and if you don't take advantage of LA Dine week, you are really missing out! For $65 you get a fabulous 4 course dinner, my wife had the pea tendrils salad I had the fabulous crudo, next came gnocchi with truffles which alone would cost $65, and the truffles were fresh and sliced over the hot gnocchi.....yummy ! Then my wife a Dover sole, a real treat especially in LA and I had the Wyagu and mash, and a strawberry and rhubarb tart with vanilla gellato, Go and book as soon as you can get this while it lasts and then come back, because its worth it, and so are YOU.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Tahoe
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on April 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service, excellent food. The staff was extremely friendly and attentive. Will definitely go back next time in LA. Favorite LA restaurant 😀
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Tatiana
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Mario is an outstanding host and so welcoming! Staff go above and beyond, and food is 5 stars! Best Italian food in LA!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best restaurant I’ve ate at in years. Owner makes you feel like family. My two kids are 7-10 and they loved it as well. Can’t wait 2 head back to LA and eat here again!
DT
DeniseT
Los Angeles
76 reviews
vip
5.0
76 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Marino just keeps getting better. It’s very quiet before 7 pm but then gets busy and louder, but not too loud. The service is outstanding. Mario is the consummate host. The halibut was the standout entree for us. And the grilled calamari appetizer. The prices keep going up like everywhere, but Marino remains our favorite neighborhood restaurant.
C
Charles
Los Angeles
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Marino Ristorante is a gem. The menu selection is great. The food is fresh and the taste is great. The service is the best. Mario remembers how to please each and every guest with their individual dietary needs. He is unique.
HC
HomeChef
Los Angeles
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on April 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
Marino's is a very special place. Diners are greeted with warmth, the servers are attentive without hovering, the menu always has new dishes as well as old favorites, and the quality of this authentic Italian cuisine is outstanding. While I would prefer to keep it a secret, they do deserve to attract and retain a new generation of diners.
RD
RickD
Los Angeles
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on April 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Mario and Marino are the best. They always make you feel extremely welcome. If you need a boost and an amazing meal - look no further!
MC
MargaretC
Los Angeles
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on April 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food is always delicious. Quiet, lovely restaurant with attentive service.
J
Jayhawk82
Denver
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on April 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent Italian restaurant. Wonderful experience
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everyone there is so friendly and accommodating. The food is delicious and we will keep going back again and again.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food and super friendly staff! Great service!
MJ
MJFOODIE
Los Angeles
58 reviews
vip
5.0
58 reviews
Dined on March 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The hospitality and service is so gratifying. It’s family owned and run, and that shows in the best ways. Everyone in my party had an excellent version of classic Italian dishes. I would put them up against any I’ve had. Great wine list and cocktails too!
JC
JamesC
Los Angeles
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 23, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
We had a very good time. The table was nice, the food was very good, and the service was attentive without being fussy. The big negative was the noise, and the owners should consider introducing some softer surfaces into the main dining room.
MS
MarjorieS
Los Angeles
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 22, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
Excellent food in a quiet setting. Eggplant Parmesan really good.
GG
GrammaGram
Los Angeles
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our first time to this Restaurant. Three of us elderly lades pick a restaurant a month that none of us have been to. Marino's was our March choice. It was absolutely fabulous. The ambience, service, food selection and the meals themselves were above excellent. The servers were courteous and attentive. The food was so good. And there was Mario who greeted us when we entered and said goodbye when we left. We may make Mario's our April choice also.
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Amyinhancockpark
Chicago
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on March 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The fried calamari was excellent and the special of the day lamb was roasted to perfection. The pasta dishes we ordered were delivered to the table steaming hot and perfectly cooked. Excellent meal.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on March 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My boyfriend and I stumbled on this amazing gem. Everything about the place is exquisite. When you arrive you are greeted with a warm handshake and once you become a regular, like one of the family. The food, ambiance and service are exquisite. You feel transported to Rome. Definitely go!!! Class; sophistication.
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Laurence
San Francisco
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of our most favorite Italian restaurants in LA!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking

FAQs

Marino Ristorante does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Marino Ristorante also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (323) 466-8812.

Marino Ristorante is rated 4.9 stars by 1286 OpenTable diners.