Chef’s tasting menu
November reservations list $399 per person before tax. Check the selected date’s terms for fees, beverages and any special-event pricing.
SANTA MONICA · CALIFORNIAN
What to expect at
Melisse.
An intimate chef-led tasting restaurant in Santa Monica, separate from neighboring Citrin. Small servings build into a full evening’s menu.
Tasting menu
Choose your experience
Dietary arrangements
Pescatarian and no-shellfish requests can be discussed ahead. Vegetarian, vegan and non-dairy menus are unavailable.
What to expect
Highlights from the published sample menu; the number of small servings and ingredients can change. Citrin’s à la carte menu is a separate dining option.
Uni cromesquis
A small sea-urchin bite with fermented yuzu honey.
Kaluga caviar
Almonds, new potato, finger lime and goat-ricotta blanquette accompany the caviar.
Santa Barbara spot prawn
Cucumber, shiso and beurre blanc accompany the prawn.
Wolfe Ranch quail
Eggplant, sansho and golden oyster mushrooms accompany the quail.
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