Marino Ristorante

4.9

1147 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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Marino Ristorante is deeply rooted in the idea of doing all things the authentic Italian way. The family owned restaurant is giving its welcoming by Mario. The room is a blend of classic old school décor with soft colored walls, comfortable booths, and subdued oil paintings that all come together to create its appeal.
In the kitchen is Mario’s brother Sal, the chef who is out daily in the early morning markets personally selecting the ingredients for the seasonally changing menu and seeking out the most interesting and pristine items.
Placing yourselves in Mario’s hands for the tasting menus proves to be a wise decision. The Marino wine list has been repeatedly an award winner by Wine Spectator.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 12, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

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Takeout

(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: (888) 641-8360

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$21.00
Zuppa di Piselli$16.00
fresh English pea soup
Zucchini Blossom$17.00
ricotta & marjoram filled zucchini blossoms
Mozzarella Marinara$15.00
breaded mozzarella, marinara sauce
Pizza Tartufo Nero$55.00
shaved fresh Burgundy winter black truffle, mozzarella
Antipasto Vegetariano$16.00
mixed sauteed, marinated and grilled vegetable platter
Calamaro Grigliato$22.00
grilled East coast squid, organic mix green salad
Clams Arreganate$16.00
baked clams, seasoned breadcrumbs, lemon
Crudo di Mare$22.00
wild Japanese yellowtail crudo, snap peas, green almonds
Tuna Tartar$22.00
wild Hawaiian big eye tuna tartar, avocado
Marino Salad$16.00
chopped mix greens, eggplant caponata, salami, cheese & legumes
Spring Salad$19.00
Puglia burrata, snap peas, asparagus, favas, English peas, wild arugula
Caesar Salad$17.00
romaine hearts, Caesar dressing, parmigiana
Cauliflower Mushroom$17.00
raw foraged mushroom, pistachio, pistachio oil, chives

Pasta

Fettuccine Funghi$28.00
chanterelles, English peas, fava, ramps & spring garlic
Ravioli$26.00
homemade ricotta & spinach ravioli, tomato-basil sauce
Gnocchi al Tartufo Nero$36.00
homemade gnocchi shaved burgundy, black truffle
Linguine Scallops$36.00
Maine scallops, wild gulf shrimps, fresh tomato, basil
Linguine Vongole$28.00
linguine, baby manila clams, olive oil, garlic, Italian parsley
Fettuccine Lobster$39.00
homemade fettuccine, Maine lobster, lobster sauce, fresh tomato
Gnocchi Mare$32.00
homemade gnocchi, shrimps, sundried tomatoes, chanterelle mushrooms
Lasagna Verde Dad's Signature 60yr Recipe$26.00
spinach pasta, Bolognese, bechamel
Orecchiette Sausage$26.00
homemade sausage, spicy tomato sauce, rapini
Pappardelle Bolognese$27.00
3hr beef, pork, and veal meat sauce
Maccheroncini Amatriciana$29.00
braised oxtail & smoked pancetta tomato sauce
Lamb Pappardelle$34.00
homemade pappardelle, Autonomy Farms lamb sugo, fresh favas

Main

Branzino al Sale$44.00
whole oven baked Mediterranean branzino, vegetable medley
Halibut$40.00
Alaskan halibut, blistered snap peas & mushrooms, saffron-leek sauce
Gamberi Posillipo$36.00
wild gulf shrimp, fresh tomato sauce, sautéed spinach
Lobster Diavolo$65.00
whole live 1 3/4lb Maine lobster in spicy tomato sauce, linguine
Salmone$45.00
wild Quinault River salmon, English peas & ramp sauce, brussels sprouts
Pollo Vesuvio$34.00
roasted chicken, garlic, chili, white wine, roasted fingerling potatoes
Scarpariello$35.00
roasted chicken, homemade sausages, mushrooms, fingerling potatoes
Pollo Parmigiana$34.00
breaded breast, marinara, mozzarella, mashed potatoes, spinach
Veal Funghi$38.00
veal scaloppini, mushrooms, white wine, vegetable medley
Filetto Gilda$42.00
filet mignon, mushrooms, red wine sauce, medley of vegetables
Filetto Sinatra$40.00
filet mignon, peppers, mushrooms, red wine, market vegetables
Anatra$38.00
crispy duck breast, bloomsdale spinach, celery root, duck reduction
Tagliata$48.00
grilled angus NY steak, wild arugula, shaved parmigiano cheese

Sides

Rapini$10.00
Farmer's Market Veggies$14.00
Spaghetti Aglio & Olio$14.00
Eggplant Parmigiana$18.00
Brussels Sprouts$12.00
pistachios
Bloomsdale Spinach$12.00
spring garlic

Market Tasting Menu

$145 per person – min. two people. Choice Between Halibut or Duck Breast

Cauliflower Mushroom
raw mushroom salad, pistachio, pistachio oil
Crudo di Mare
wild Japanese yellowtail crudo, snap peas, green almonds
Gnocchi al Tartufo Nero
homemade gnocchi, shaved black truffle
Halibut
Alaskan halibut, blistered snap peas & mushrooms, saffron-leek sauce
Duck Breast
crispy duck breast, bloomsdale spinach, celery root, duck reduction
Pastiera Napoletana
Neapolitan sweet grain cake

Vegetarian Tasting Menu

$69 per person – min. two people

Spring Burrata
Puglia burrata, snap peas, asparagus, green almonds, wild arugula
Zucchini Blossoms
ricotta and our garden's marjoram stuffed blossoms
Zuppa di Piselli
fresh English pea soup
Fettuccine Funghi
fettuccine, ramps, spring garlic, English peas, mushrooms, fava
Strawberry Rhubarb Pie

What 1,147 people are saying

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

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MarieC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
My friend and I went on a Wednesday. Marino presents a special "Tomato Wednesday" menu: all items prepared with a variety of tomatoes. So incredibly tasty.
CR
ColeenR
Palm Springs
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service and meal were fabulous. It’s always a pleasure to dine at this lovely family owned restaurant!
EG
EddieG
Los Angeles
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent restaurant with great food and service. They never disappoint! Amazing zucchini blossoms, fillet mignon, lasagna, veal, albacore…. Every dish is well made. The staff, from the owner to the servers, is very friendly, authentic and welcoming.
HT
HaiT
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food. The staff is friendly, especially owner Marino who is attentive and genuinely cares about his customers. Marino spent a great deal playing with my boy, talked to us plenty, and is entertaining. Our favorite Italian restaurant for sure.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Consistently the best authentic Italian food in L.A!
M
Mike
Los Angeles
76 reviews
vip
3.0
76 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience2
Major complaint easily fixable: when you arrive at Valet, the seating area is outside and neither the valet people nor the waiters in the outdoor area tell you simply: Please go to the front of the restaurant, the last door on the left. Instead, each door on the left and there are 3 or them are unlocked, and you enter checking to see if this is where you must check-in. The co-owner/chef seemed upset that I thought it was reasonable and simple to have his people tell guests where to check-in. It is stupid not to. It's like playing the Price Is Right with multiple doors to guess. My entre was a $42 filet mignon. It was actually mushy being cooked apparently in a lot of red wine (?) and with vegetables, it tasted exactly like beef stew made in a slow cooker for 4 hours with vegetables. Not good. My friend had baby clam pasta and thought it was excellent. The service was excellent. Total bill for 2 people with wine was $205 including tip.
SS
StephenS
Los Angeles
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love coming to Marino. Great foods, atmosphere, and they treat you like you're a member of the the family. Doesn't get any better than that!!
EW
EricaW
Los Angeles
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on July 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Marino’s never disappoints. I would come here daily if I could! Sal & Mario continue to out do themselves!
MH
MichaelH
Los Angeles
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best kept (Italian) secret in LA. Lovely room...more like a Chicago or NYC style place and the food is great.
PC
PeterC
Los Angeles
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Extraordinary service. Superb food. It was our first time dining at Marino and we will be back frequently. Absolutely wonderful!
S
Socalhal
Los Angeles
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the best Italian restaurants in Los Angeles. The homemade pastas, fresh fish, and a wonderful wine list. Never disappointed with the food and service.
C
Candagallo
New York Area
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on July 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent. Tomato Wednesdays every year in July are densational, featuring dishes made with their home grown tomatoes
M
Mike
Los Angeles
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on July 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always great one, of my favorite restaurants, Mario is a wonderful host!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A hidden Gem!
DT
DeniseT
Los Angeles
64 reviews
vip
5.0
64 reviews
Dined on July 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Tomato Wednesday’s are back for the summer. The menu is perfect for anyone who likes small tasting menu portions or sharing. Many choices, everything with fresh, delicious tomatoes! Last night the panzanella with lobster, the orecchiette with San Marzano and spicy pork and the eggplant Parmesan were standouts. And Hera The Dog vodka is now featured with portions of the proceeds going to animal shelters. Choice of outdoor dining (perfect for summer) or elegant indoor dining.
M
Morton
Los Angeles
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on July 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This restaurant never dissappoints! The prosciutto and figs, the gnocchi, the NY and the stuffed veal chop were all fantastic! The wait staff is always extremely helpful and friendly. We will be back.
MA
MaryA
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The restaurant had a nice atmosphere. The food was delicious and the service was exceptional. We met the owner and he was very friendly. I would highly recommend this restaurant. We went there after seeing a show at the Pantages. It was a nice place to get away from the crowds.
JO
JordanO
Los Angeles
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service is always amazing! Sam and Mario are the best!
DT
DeniseT
Los Angeles
65 reviews
vip
5.0
65 reviews
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Another wonderful meal at Marino. The seasonal menu offerings are excellent. We shared Burrata and peaches for an appetizer and peach streusel pie for dessert. The halibut was cooked perfectly and the pasta is always delicious. They are open again for outdoor dining again as an option and both outdoor and indoor are enjoyable but we like the indoor ambience, with the booths and white tablecloths, the best.
d
drago
Los Angeles
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on June 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great film "The Big Night" speaks to what quality dining is all about. Marino keeps the family tradition of Papa alive with an excellent dining experience
AM
AllenM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Returned to our neighborhood favorite after a long absence and was not disappointed. Everything about Marino was sublime. The menu had all the old favorites and some fun new dishes. We ordered appetizers and mains (crispy duck, pollo vesuvio and both were perfect. I would highly recommend Marino Ristorante to anybody!
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anon
Los Angeles
43 reviews
vip
5.0
43 reviews
Dined on June 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
There is nothing I love more than taking friends to my all-time favorite restaurant for their first time and having them experience exactly what I see whenever I walk through the door -- a meal of exceptional food, service, and passion. That's Marino, in a nutshell, and it has been so for 40 years. It's genetic. The spirit of Mom and Dad waft over the place, the kitchen, the staff and the sons who have polished and evolved their crafts, and brought new life to the oldest of family traditions -- welcome your friends the way you would welcome your family to the table. There is none better, anywhere.
RB
RobertB
Los Angeles
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on June 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love to come here for a special occasion; Sal and Mario are wonderful hosts, and it's a pleasure when Sal takes a look at your order, and says he can do better! - and he's right!
M
Manuela
Los Angeles
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Marino is a true gem in terms of good Italian food in Los Angeles. I am an Italian born and raised and I know good food, Marino checks all the boxes: variety, traditional dishes, good service etc. For anyone who loves good Italian food Marino is an excellent choice, and the possibility of eating outdoors is very appealing.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best restaurant in LA
FP
FrankP
Los Angeles
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on June 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love going to Marino's...it's a comfortable, friendly place with very elevated food.
SS
SusaneS
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great atmosphere, great service. It’s our go to Sunday brunch get together. Live it!!!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Exclusive
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I loved the food and the service. Best custoner service in Los angeles
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place for intimate date dinner!
EG
EricG
Los Angeles
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Brilliant chefs tasting menu. Service spot on. A perfect experience.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Extremely accommodating staff. Owners are always there which shows you their dedication to what they have created. Food is among the best I’ve ever had. Highly recommend the branzino or filetto Gilda. Don’t skip out on the calamari either.
DT
DeniseT
Los Angeles
65 reviews
vip
5.0
65 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and ambience as always. The spring menu is light and fresh. We had the tuna tartar and avocado to start, the spring linguini with asparagus, peas and mushrooms, and the copper river salmon, with a cherry tasting for dessert. A perfect meal.
CW
ChrisWeho
Los Angeles
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on May 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Their seasonal menu continues to impress. The white asparagus with celery butter sauce and truffle was off the hook! Excellent pastas and entrees, and great cocktail and wine list.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful thx!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always delicious anything you order!
KC
KenC
Los Angeles
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
We were there a week ago and food was superb…. This time just ok. Will give more try’s and hope for consistency.
AW
AlexW
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Marino’s offers a quiet corner of Italy in bustling LA. The food is fabulous and the owner, Mario, is very helpful and affable as he greets his guests, both long time locals and first timers. Service is impeccable. There’s also a terrific wine list. If you’re looking for an authentic Italian dining experience in a cozy area along Melrose Avenue, this is your place!
BB
BobB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food is the best, Sal and Mario have continued the family tradition, and stepped it up... First rate all the way, servers are excellent, and Sal's food experience is superb.
RS
RobS
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent from the time we were greeted at the door to the time we left. Great food and service. And very friendly. We'll be back.
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happy90077
Los Angeles
32 reviews
vip
3.0
32 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall3food3service1ambience4
They are extremely under staffed and should not book a full house if they cannot accommodate their guests. From the time of arrival without anyone attending the valet stand, to the hour+ before our order was taken, we felt forgotten. Cocktail order was incorrect. Bread arrived after an hour and after asking twice we finally received olive oil and butter, but the bread was finished. All orders were given to the wrong recipients. They raised the lights after we had been there for over 3 hours (due to slow service) to signal it was time to go. Our doggie bag was never brought out after requested and we just left.

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 1147 OpenTable diners.