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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

$50 and over

Californian

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2 people

30 Nov 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 4 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Innovative
Great for fine wines

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 Stars
2024
MICHELIN 2 Stars
2023

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
Area
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. Our valet parking 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, December- $399
USD 399.00 per person
1 Dec 2024 - 31 Dec 2024
$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, November- $399
USD 399.00 per person
1 Nov 2024 - 30 Nov 2024
$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.*
New Year's Eve - Chef's Tasting Menu
USD 812.29 per person
Prepaid
31 Dec 2024 only
$599 TASTING MENU (excluding applicable sales tax) Join us and celebrate New Year's Eve. 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. *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 1,998 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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Los Angeles
Best Service
Los Angeles
Good for special occasions
Los Angeles
Californian
Westside
Best Overall
Westside
Best Food
Westside
Best Service
Westside
Innovative
Westside
Great for fine wines
Westside
Good for special occasions
Westside
Californian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Melisse offers an extraordinary dining experience with "amazing attention to details" and "impeccable service." Guests rave about the "creative and full of flavor" dishes and the intimate ambiance. With exceptional wine pairings and a unique atmosphere enhanced by music on vinyl, Melisse is perfect for special occasions.

1,998 Reviews

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leonard
Los Angeles
31 reviews
vip
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on 21 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exceptional tasty with great variety and creativity. This is THE best special occasion restaurant in Los Angeles. I have gone to Melisse for years and it never disappoints.
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Vicky
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I really like the vibe. Service was excellent, all the chefs are super cute :)
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ValerieM
Montreal
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 12 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were there for my sons 14th birthday and everything was perfect! We also were lucky to have two chefs and the dishes couldn’t be more delightful! Thank you.
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Erin
Los Angeles
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
5 stars! Such incredible service, amazing food, delicious wine pairing. Cant wait to come back.
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Ron
Phoenix
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a great little spot. I think there were 5 tables only and they prepared the dishes right in front of you. Spinning old school vinyl was a cool touch. Food and service was outstanding. Just a great dinner all around
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Oded
Los Angeles
71 reviews
5.0
71 reviews
Dined on 8 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely incredible experience of delicious food and attentive service. We can’t wait to go back
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Chase
Las Vegas
59 reviews
vip
5.0
59 reviews
Dined on 20 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding! Creative, tasty, beautiful cuisine. Delightful wine and non-alcoholic pairings. We were underdressed (jeans+polo) relative to others (shirts/jackets, nice dresses) but felt very welcomed. Service was crisp but personal and friendly - no rushed memorized descriptions. Loved the vinyl music selections that gently accompanied our dinner. So happy we were able to get a reservation!
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Mark
New York City
44 reviews
vip
5.0
44 reviews
Dined on 19 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding food, some of the most amazing food, flavors and preparations of any fine dining Michelin stared restaurants we have had. Service was amazing along the wonderful wine pairings. Beautiful setting for restaurant to get to see the open kitchen and pleasant settings all around.
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Mary
Pittsburgh
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 13 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An absolute delight! Celebrating a birthday and new career so both are worthy of the extra expense. The ambiance was unexpected - the MUSIC! - we have been to several Chef's Tastings in the past (other venues) this one was so relaxed, upbeat and FUN :) We were welcomed warmly and treated as family (I'm Italian so that means ALOT) The food - I cannot describe as those who do professionally so I am simply going to say - why else would we consider Melisse? We had no expectations and if we did I am certain they would have been exceeded - absolute symphony of flavors, textures, combinations, colors and the delivery of each course professional, warm, friendly and knowledgable. Thank you sounds like a simple response...but to Melisse and Staff, thank you
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Halley
Coastal Georgia
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 12 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Mélisse is a hidden gem w/in Greater Los Angeles. It offers an unparalleled experience — gastronomically and augmented, importantly, by the professionals’ commitment to enriching its tasting menu by inviting the patrons into their process as well as through their consistent commitment to those fortunate enough to have the opportunity to enjoy the Mélisse experience.
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Melisse is rated 4.9 stars by 1998 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

30 Nov 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 4 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

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.
Area
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. Our valet parking 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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MICHELIN 2 Stars

MICHELIN 2 Stars

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Experiences

Chef's Tasting Menu, December- $399

Chef's Tasting Menu, November- $399

New Year's Eve - Chef's Tasting Menu

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What 1,998 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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