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Melisse


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4.5 of 5 stars 85 ratings
85 ratings
5.0 of 5 stars
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4.0 of 5 stars
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3.0 of 5 stars
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2.0 of 5 stars
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1.0 of 5 stars
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#2 of 311 restaurants in Santa Monica
  • Cuisines: French
  • Price range*: $41-$80
  • Neighborhood: West
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2 of 5 stars
GwenSantaMonica 18 contributions
Santa Monica, California
Jun 26, 2009

The service was absolutely flawless. Unfortunately, the food was mediocre at best. The amuse buche contained tuna tartar and I had ordered a vegetarian meal. I would totally avoid this place if you are a vegetarian who doesn't like mushrooms because every single vegetarian item had mushrooms. My main course was the risotto and it just wasn't very flavorful or... more

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5 of 5 stars
wadephillips 6 contributions
SEATTLE
May 12, 2009

We chose Melisse based on Trip Advisor's review and were not disappointed. It is pricey, but the food was great and the service could hardly have been better. Everyone was so personable and knowledgeable about the food. We recommend it for foodies who like a little LA glamour applied to their dining experience. more

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5 of 5 stars
dvg_loves_cali 66 contributions
Pasadena, CA
Apr 27, 2009

Melissa is a bit on the casual side compared to heavyweights like the former L'Orangerie or Bastide, but the food is every bit as good and possibly better. The sommelier was excellent, knowing not only his wines but also attending to our table. We had the tasting menu and every course was excellent. It was not cheap, but I felt... more

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5 of 5 stars
glb310 29 contributions
Los Angeles, California
Apr 19, 2009

Wow. I learned about this place from a co-worker and glad I decided to check it out. Everything about this place is amazing. The decor, the employees, and of course the food. It definitely is a hidden gem since it took ten years after it opened for me to find out about its existence. Tips: Excellent place for a romantic... more

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5 of 5 stars
Shi Hu 37 contributions
Los Angeles
Jan 4, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

Just enjoyed a memorable dinner at Melisse after not having been there for a number of years. The room is elegant and sophistocated. You can have a conversation at your table without the intrusion of ambient room noise. The service is refined and the meal superb. Yes, it was very expensive. more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Dec 28, 2008

Super rich food that demands a fatter wallet and a slimmer waistline than I have. more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Sep 9, 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

very french more

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5 of 5 stars
midfat 3 contributions
Los Angeles
Sep 4, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

My wife and I have traveled the world and eaten at some really fabulous restaurants. How surprised were we to find that a mere 10 blocks from our home exists perhaps the most incredible restaurant we have ever experienced? Seriously, this must be the best restaurant in all of greater Los Angeles -- but it might just be one of... more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Aug 27, 2008

Exquisite cuisine and service! Top notch, cannot be beat. French, of course, and very creative. more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jul 18, 2008

Delicius, elegant. more

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Melisse Address

1104 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Tel: (310) 395-0881
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.