Don't expect large portions, in fact you should choose the 10 course tasting menu. The food was excellent with service to match, and beautifully presented. Prices are high, but the whole experience is very worthwhile.

Throughout my years of dining out and traveling, I haven't taken the time to review as many of my experiences as I should have. As one TA reviewer said it succinctly, it does become somewhat of a chore. However, in the last 5 years, I have used TA a good number of times in my research to help insure good... More

Four of us went to Melisse for a birthday celebration dinner. Everything from the minute we walked into the restaurant was perfect. The restaurant is not large, but the tables are nicely spaced. It is easy to have a conversation and not hear any background noise. And, the restaurant was fully booked the night that we were there. The service... More

A romantic night. The tasting menu is fantastic. Service is excellent. Bring the credit card and enjoy the night. Wines are pricey....pay corkage.

Overrated place, the food is good but not great so why this shows up on all list in LA as one of the top restaurants I don't get. Service was below standard for such a place, our waitress was more interested in the table next to us than in ours leading to empty wine glasses, 10 min before water was... More

The food is simply outstanding. What I really liked about the place is the staff. Very professional, respectful and friendly at the same time. In these kinds of restaurants the staff can occasionally be a little snooty but not at Melisse.

We save up for this one! Both our pocket books and our stomachs. Wonderful wine list, great menu and lots of attention from all who work there.

Chef Josiah Citrin holds this place as a tip top venue. Service is impeccable, wine list outstanding, food is extraordinary and in my view the best food one can find in LA for that money. We also enjoyed the fact that Josiah is out speaking with the clients, hearing what they have to say and even supervising the service. He... More

A great restaurant like Melisse deserves a big full review with lots of details about the dining experience emphasizing the subtleties of taste, presentation, and texture. Too bad I waited several weeks to get to this chore. I am left with a buzz of impressions. First, I must mention the cost, which is really really significant. TripAdvisor currently lists price... More