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Melisse

Name: Melisse
Address: 1104 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, CA, United States, 90401
Telephone: (310) 948-2752
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.9

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$50 and over

Californian

1104 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90401

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2 people

Jun 20, 2025

8:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Chef & Owner Josiah Citrin has revived his Michelin 2-Star institution with an intimate, 14-seat restaurant with Chef/Partner Ken Takayama. In a setting that blurs the line between kitchen and dining room, Chefs and service staff guide guests through a 2.5-hour culinary experience.

Collaborating with California farmers from San Diego to Napa Valley, Chef Josiah sources the most unique and exclusive ingredients available. An 8-course tasting menu is bookended by canapés, amuse-bouches and mignardise, all of which showcase global flavors using both modern and classic techniques.

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Executive chef: Josiah Citrin

MICHELIN 2 Stars2024
MICHELIN 2 Stars2023

From the OpenTable editors: Renowned chef Josiah Citrin’s two-MICHELIN-Starred Melisse has been serving luxurious 18-course tasting menus since 1999. Citrin and chef Ken Takayama work with the best farmers and producers, so expect fancy ingredients like Santa Barbara uni, A5 Wagyu, and Royal Osetra caviar—all served in a 14-seat modern space that makes it feel like you’re eating in an upscale living room.

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Californian, Contemporary French / American, American
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed 6:30 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:30 pm–8:00 pm Thu–Sat 8:30 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(310) 948-2752
Website
http://www.citrinandmelisse.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
Mélisse offers full buyout options for parties. Citrin is available for other private and semi-private events. To inquire, please reach out to us via our online form.https://www.citrinandmelisse.com/large-party-inquiries

Location
1104 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90401
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN 2 Stars 2024
2. MICHELIN 2 Stars 2023
Neighborhood
Santa Monica
Cross street
11th Street and Wilshire Blvd.
Parking details
Melisse is located on the south-east corner of 11th and Wilshire in Santa Monica. Valet is located on 11th Street.
Entertainment
Melisse's Wine Service Policy:$50.00 per bottle for first 2 bottles, $75.00 per bottle for each additional bottle. If a bottle is purchased from our wine list we will waive the wine service charge, 1 service charge for 1 bottle purchased.
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Chef's Tasting Menu, June- $399
$399.00 per person
Jun 1, 2025 - Jun 30, 2025
$399 TASTING MENU (excluding applicable sales tax) Chef's Tasting Menu is a 2.5-hour experience showcasing refined culinary techniques, classic wines, and welcoming hospitality. The menu features seasonal ingredients spanning intricate hors d'oeuvres, seafood-forward dishes and world-renowned meats. We offer 1 seating on Wed at 6:30pm and 2 seatings at 5:30pm and 8:30pm on Thurs-Sat. *Limited changes & modifications to the menu can be accommodated. For example, we are able to accommodate pescatarian and no shellfish requests. We cannot accommodate vegetarian and vegan menus. Please reach out if you have any questions prior to booking.*
Chef's Tasting Menu, July- $399
$399.00 per person
Jul 1, 2025 - Jul 24, 2025
$399 TASTING MENU (excluding applicable sales tax) Chef's Tasting Menu is a 2.5-hour experience showcasing refined culinary techniques, classic wines, and welcoming hospitality. The menu features seasonal ingredients spanning intricate hors d'oeuvres, seafood-forward dishes and world-renowned meats. We offer 1 seating on Wed at 6:30pm and 2 seatings at 5:30pm and 8:30pm on Thurs-Sat. *Limited changes & modifications to the menu can be accommodated. For example, we are able to accommodate pescatarian and no shellfish requests. We cannot accommodate vegetarian and vegan menus. Please reach out if you have any questions prior to booking.*
Dine LA Tasting Menu - $325
$325.00 per person
Jul 25, 2025 - Aug 8, 2025
$325 DINE LA TASTING MENU (excluding applicable sales tax) Chef's Tasting Menu is a 2.5-hour experience showcasing refined culinary techniques, classic wines, and welcoming hospitality. The menu features seasonal ingredients spanning intricate hors d'oeuvres, seafood-forward dishes and world-renowned meats. We offer 2 seatings at 5:30pm and 8:30pm on Wed-Sat from July 25th to August 8th. *Limited changes & modifications to the menu can be accommodated. For example, we are able to accommodate pescatarian and no shellfish requests. We cannot accommodate vegetarian and vegan menus. Please reach out if you have any questions prior to booking.*

What 2,001 people are saying

Melisse reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

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Californian
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Best Service
Westside
Californian

2,001 Reviews

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JeffH VIP
San Francisco Bay Area11 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 25, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Good quality for the food. Limited items in the wine list especially for those California wines. The table service is prefect but other service such as front desk representative or bartenders, might not good enough as Michelin 2 stars level, by those services provided by another busy restaurant Citrin, which always be busy by lots customers.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on May 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dining at Mélisse was special and memorable. After two weeks since we've been there, the experience has stayed with me and I still find myself frequently thinking about it. The food was beautiful to look at and the flavors were delicious. That level of food preparation is exciting to me and I admire the chefs who make it possible. The staff is knowledgable, professional, and attentive. I loved our experience there. Mélisse is the place to celebrate a special event; you will not regret it.
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deaddoc
Los Angeles21 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
This was a totally unique experience. Each course was exquisitely crafted and the staff were very knowledgeable about our preferences. Given the elegance and intricacy of the courses, I was surprised by what I thought was an overly casual vibe. No carpet and coaster plates like black vinyl records. Still, it was the food we came for, and we were NOT disappointed!
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JoanS VIP
Los Angeles10 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Truly outstanding dining experience. Food was remarkable, delicious and a beautiful presentation, service could not hav been better. I truly enjoyable event.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Las Vegas1 review
5.0
Dined on April 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The entire experience from start to finish was amazing! We were blown away by each course. The service was impeccable. It was one of the best dinners we have ever enjoyed and a great way to celebrate my birthday!
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JonR VIP
San Francisco Bay Area14 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We came here for our anniversary. It was a special day and wanted to ensure we spend it at a very special place. Kudos to all the chefs and staff. Amazing work!
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Coastal Georgia2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Mélisse is the best kept secret in Los Angeles County!
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Foodie4Ever
Chicago / Illinois1 review
1.0
Dined on April 11, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
My wife and I are foodies and have visited numerous Michelin-starred restaurants across the world and many 2 stars. Melisse was a giant disappointment. Below are my thoughts comparing Melisse to other 2-star Michelin restaurants. Pros 1. Outstanding service. 2. It's fun being in a room within a restaurant. Only 10 people were part of the service. 3. Very good wine pairings. Cons 1. Food creativity is poor compared to Ever, Oriole, Providence, etc. 2. Food presentation was poor, as was the dinnerware. 3. The taste wasn't bad, but it wasn't fantastic either. For the incredible cost, every bite should be an amazing experience. 4. Fine dining should also be healthy. None of the courses had any fermented elements and there were very few vegetables. 4 - 5 items were fried. In our last 10 Michelin visits, there was a total of one fried item. 5. The owner was eating in the room and didn't bother to stop at the other tables. There were only 4 to visit. 6. The room is an embarrassment. Plain floor and Crate & Barrel style tables and chairs. 7. No professional designer worked on this room. 8. I was joking that Melisse must have paid off Michelin.
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LenG VIP
Los Angeles31 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful creative tasty delicious with attentive service. The best food/restaurant in Los Aneles, expensive yes but for that special occasion or just the need to get the best food Melisse is perfect
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JaaSal
Edinburgh/Midlothian2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The absolute best. Start to finish the best fine dining experience in LA. I would be staging just to learn that croissant desert recipe
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FAQs

Melisse is rated 4.9 stars by 2001 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 20, 2025

8:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

1104 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90401

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN 2 Stars 2024
2. MICHELIN 2 Stars 2023
Cross street
11th Street and Wilshire Blvd.
Neighborhood
Santa Monica
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed 6:30 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:30 pm–8:00 pm Thu–Sat 8:30 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Californian, Contemporary French / American, American
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Melisse is located on the south-east corner of 11th and Wilshire in Santa Monica. Valet is located on 11th Street.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Entertainment
Melisse's Wine Service Policy:$50.00 per bottle for first 2 bottles, $75.00 per bottle for each additional bottle. If a bottle is purchased from our wine list we will waive the wine service charge, 1 service charge for 1 bottle purchased.
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.citrinandmelisse.com/
Phone number
(310) 948-2752
Private party facilities
Mélisse offers full buyout options for parties. Citrin is available for other private and semi-private events. To inquire, please reach out to us via our online form.https://www.citrinandmelisse.com/large-party-inquiries

Melisse

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About this restaurant

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Experiences

Chef's Tasting Menu, June- $399

Chef's Tasting Menu, July- $399

Dine LA Tasting Menu - $325

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What 2,001 people are saying

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