Place Category: French and Outside DiningPlace Tags: Michelin Two Stars
A restaurant in a restaurant. Chef Josiah revives his two Michelin-starred L.A. institution with an intimate 14 seat back stage dining room with Chef de Cuisine Ian Scaramuzza at the helm. Chefs and sommeliers guide guests through a culinary adventure, where the kitchen and dining are one. Working with California farmers from San Diego to Napa Valley, Chef Josiah sources the most unique and best ingredients available. The 18 servings symphony fuelled by California’s finest suppliers – plucks from experiences with them all, marrying global flavors with classic and contemporary techniques, using flavors from around the world.
Melisse x Citrin A La Carte Menu - Santa Monica - Updated 4/7/2021
Menu and prices subject to changeA La Carte
Country Roll, Basil Brioche, Beurre de Barratte 10
Golden Osetra Caviar 125
Potato Blinis, Traditional AccoutrementsSalade Mélisse 21
Shaved Vegetables, Parmesan, Truffle VinaigretteCasper Kale and Meyer Lemon Salad 24
Pistachio, Fennel, Aged ComtéBeef Tartare 32
Nasturtiums, Sunflower Seeds, Butter LettuceSweetbreads and Manila Clams 42
Fava Beans, Beech Mushrooms, Carrot-Olive Oil VongoleGreen Asparagus 26
Grilled Hearts of Palm, Garlic Blossom Bagna CaudaArtichoke Agnolotti 28
Comté, Smoked Potato Barigoule
Add Shaved Truffles 50Lamb Sugo 32
Bucatini Pasta, Currants, Pine Nuts, Pecorino, Toasted BreadcrumbsSea Lettuce Crusted Dover Sole* 95
Lions Mane, Potato Gnocchi, Brown Butter16 oz. Prime Ribeye* 65
Potato Galette, Broccolini, Condiment of Fermented Porcini and Broccoli FlowersDirty Chicken for Two 78
Fioretta and Romanesco Cauliflower, Potato Mousseline, Roasted Chicken JusSelection of Fine Cheeses 25
Melisse x Citrin Tasting Menu - Santa Monica - Updated 4/7/2021
Menu and prices subject to change4 Course Tasting Menu 145
Excluding noted items with supplements, all items are available a la carte (price below each dish).
The tasting menu is for the entire table, please.
Wine Pairing: 95
Egg Caviar
Soft Poached Egg, Lemon Crème Fraiche, Keluga Caviar
(Supplement 20)
45or
Hawaiian Kanpachi Crudo
Meyer Lemon, Grapefruit, Radish and Sunflower Sprouts
28or
Sweet Pea Soup
White Chocolate Panna Cotta, Limes, Snow Peas, Mint and Yogurt
26or
Hokkaido Maine Scallop
Young Turnips, Pea Tendrils, Lemon Thyme and Cherry Heering
38or
Truffle Egg
Truffle Sauce, Shaved Perigord Truffles, Toasted Brioche
(Supplement 50)
85
Lobster Bolognese
Maine Lobster, Fresh Capellini, Brown Butter Truffle Froth
38or
Crispy Black Bass
Ramps, Fava Beans, Morel Mushrooms, White Asparagus Veloute
45or
Truffle Risotto | Truffle Pasta
Aged Acquerello Rice, Mascarpone, Shaved Perigord Truffles | Fresh Pasta, Shaved Perigord Truffles
(Supplement 50)
85or
White Asparagus and Morel Mushrooms “En Cocotte”
(Supplement 20)
48
Duo of Beef
Snake River Farms Sirloin and Short Rib
Swiss Chard, Nantes Carrot, Borage Condiment
45or
Marcho Farms Veal Loin
Green Asparagus, Sweet Onion, Lemon Basil, Horseradish
45
Dark Chocolate Sphere
Caramel and Coffee
18or
Red Berries
Crème Fraiche, Kiwi, Oxalis
18
