Melisse

"In a city where informality reigns, this is one of L.A.'s more dressy, but not stuffy, restaurants." Full review

"Chef Citrin has a market-driven approach and a menu that changes seasonally, but he has developed signature dishes like crisp-skinned black bass and truffle-stuffed rotisserie chicken." Full review

"Consistently ranked as the top food in LA, Josiah Citrin’s Mélisse uses fresh local ingredients to create classic French cuisine with a modern twist."

"Top of the line in some people’s minds for LA dining, this California-French restaurant offers a fixed-price $105 menu that may include duck breast with cherries, Sonoma sausage or seafood."

"Hidden in plain sight in Santa Monica, this French-inspired gem offers tasting menus only... highlighting quality seasonal ingredients selected by Chef Josiah Citrin." Full review

"His ­cuisine, which uses farmers-market produce and modern kitchen techniques without calling attention to itself, has shed most of its baby fat." Full review

"Named after an aromatic, calming Mediterranean herb also known as lemon balm, Mèlisse is a favorite spot for Westside gourmands." Full review

""Something magical happens" at Josiah Citrin's Santa Monica destination offering "exquisite" tasting menus of "fresh, market-driven" French-American cuisine."

"Quiet, upscale, French, many awards."

"“Simply superb in every way”, this “refined” “gastronomical wonder” in Santa Monica from Josiah Citrin “defines fine dining” with “inspired”, “artful” French-American tasting menus." Full review