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    Marino Restaurant

    4.5 (529 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Good for groups
    Dressy

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    Lauryn T.

    Went to this place for my uncle's birthday. We were a decent size group of 6 people. They have Valet so it makes parking super easy. Everyone who worked there was so kind and wonderful. The inside was very nice and super clean. They had great recommendations for drinks and for food. We got the zucchini blossoms. The tuna and tomato carpaccio. The pizza tartufo Nero. The calamaro grigliato. The branzino. The pollo vesuvio. Every single dish was amazing and full of flavor. The zucchini blossoms were my favorite. You dont see them very often on a menu so when they are there its a must. I highly recommend this place! We will all be back! Thabk you for an lovely experience.

    Crudo di Mare
    Katie D.

    Marino's is an absolute surprise and delight. We had some of the most incredible dishes here on a rainy Tuesday. This may be Hollywood's best kept secret. A wonderfully accommodating staff with no pretentiousness whatsoever and a menu to die for. I would actually love to see the ambience of this place at night because I bet it transforms into a completely different experience. Everyone in our party of 5 were loving everything they ordered. Some of the stand out dishes you must try are the Crudo di Mare, Cauliflower Mushroom (will blow your mind), Tuna Tartare (served on an avocado where you can eat the skin - incredible) and the Tartufo pizza. I also ordered the Caesar with Shrimp and that was incredible. Don't sleep on this place. It's absolutely amazing.

    Buzz P.

    OMG this was such an amazing dinner! Persimmon Burrata, Black Cod, Pappardelle Lamb, NY Steak, Black Truffle Pizza - and wine to match. This was an exceptional experience. Incredible food and service from Mario himself. I can't wait for my next dinner here. One of the best Italian dinners Ive had in Los Angeles. Don't ask about the price lol. It's worth it! 100% recommended.

    Truffle Gnocchi and Lobster Pasta
    Molly R.

    We dined at Marino for LA Dine week and had the most wonderful experience! The Marino brothers were in house and took the time to walk us through our experience. They were so accommodating and friendly. The restaurant was clean and tastefully decorated. We ordered the peach and burrata for appetizers which were incredible. The mains were truffle gnocchi and lobster pasta. The gnocchi is made in house daily and was absolutely delightful. We ended with a melon tasting and apricot crumble. It was great to have so many options on such an affordable menu ($35). All in all the experience was awesome. We felt like we were personally taken care of and the food was great. I couldn't recommend this place enough!

    Persimmons & Burrata
    Christine R.

    We had a lovely dinner at Marino's. Staff was friendly and efficient. We were comfortable in the black booth seats, viewing a Christmas tree and relaxing as the hum of conversations blended around us. The food was delicious. The Calamari Fritti was so tender and fresh. Simply done to perfection. Winter Persimmons with Burrata was a welcoming change from tomatoes. The Branzino does not disappoint when looking for lighter fare. My husband ordered the Chicken Parmigiana and all of us were surprised by how good it tasted. It was one, if not the best, we have ever had. Our friend had the Black Cod and it looked stunning on the plate. For dessert we shared the tiramisu which was another classic done well. So glad we went to Marino's for dinner!

    Menu description as of 8/5/25

    My mother and I both got the "Pastina in Brodo" soup to go because she didn't want beans. What we got was a tomato mix soup, mix of pasta (Orecchiette, Penne, and almost like a thick rigatoni), white beans, pieces of chicken, and vegetables. It just wasn't what we had ordered from the menu, so we called, and the guy who answered was kind of condescending, telling me about the density of pasta so maybe it just sank to the bottom (even though I checked and also I was staring at the soup) and how he was Italian. Nothing I said was getting through, so I kind of gave up near the end, to be honest. Ultimately, I'm giving three stars because I grew up going there often for family reunions, so I'm nostalgic since I met Mario when I was much younger and he was nice to me, and the other items we got for dinner were good. I want to be clear that I'm not saying the restaurant is bad or anything, just be careful if you're ordering delivery/to go if you have allergies/food intolerances, and need what's on the menu to be correct. During the call near the end, he told me that they actually don't have pastina and it's not clear broth, but broth mixed with marinara/tomato. I just wish he had acknowledged that what's on the menu isn't the same as what's being served or that the menu could be more specific, instead of making me feel crazy. "Chicken soup, beans, marinara, pasta, vegetables" - something like that, and maybe call it something else since there's no pastina? I just wanted to make sure that people know and maybe call ahead to check if they're worried, in case they had allergies or intolerances (ex. beans, tomato). I would also recommend maybe calling ahead if you have allergies/intolerances in general since given this, it's possible that other menu items aren't listed correctly/specifically enough.

    NY steak with truffle potato and mushroom sauce
    Phillip N.

    My husband and I normally go to DineLA to try out different restaurants. I would say this dining experience did not meet our expectations. When we first got there, we had to wait to be seated for quite some time. I guess they were waiting for people to leave as the restaurant is small with limited seats. We were later seated and they asked if we wanted water. We said yes but they forgot to bring it. We had to ask for it as they did apologize afterwards. From the 4-course DineLA menu, my husband got the peach and burrata and I got the crudo (which was delicious but small). For the pasta, I got the lobster pasta but my husband wanted the gnocchi. Unfortunately, he couldn't get that because they were all out of it. He was able to get another pasta dish from the original menu as a replacement. He got the ravioli. For the main course, we both got the NY steak. It was weird that the waiter didn't ask us what temperature we want our steaks. It's a good thing the steaks came out medium rare. But imagine others who want medium or medium-well. The truffle mashed potato that came with the steak was very tasty. Although this dish was delicious, the portion was very small. I believe the steak was about 4 oz. According to the DineLA site, the dessert section on the menu has sticky toffee but the DineLA menu from the restaurant did not have that. My husband was bummed because sticky toffee is his favorite dessert and was looking forward to that. Instead, we both got the peach streusel with vanilla ice cream. It was delicious, but again, very small portion. Overall, I would rate this experience 2.75 out of 5. Ambience was loud and service was slow. They forgot the water, did not ask about our desired steak temperature, were out of gnocchi, and did not have sticky toffee. And for $65/person, I should not be leaving the restaurant still feeling hungry. Quality of food was good and it was very tasty, but portion size was a big disappointment. As a reminder, I am comparing my experience with other DineLA experiences. I attached some photos of the food.

    Maruko X.

    Ambiance: bright and modern Italian restaurant, very clean inside and stylish and artistic decorations Service: very friendly and knowledgeable about their speciality, provided useful suggestion Food: seasonal specials and periodically changed menu Bread and Butter - **** complimentary sour dough, recommend LASAGNA VERDE dad's signature 60yr recipe - ***** spinach pasta, Bolognese, bechamel, one of the best lasagna I've ever had, so soft and creamy, melting in your mouth, highly recommend FILETTO SINATRA - **** filet mignon, peppers, mushrooms, red wine, market vegetables, juicy meat and layers of flavors, recommend Torta di Ricotta - *** Dad's famous ricotta cheese cake, signature dessert, soft and fluffy texture Price: moderate portions and decent prices, expect about $45+ per person just for food

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    1 year ago

    Mario and Sal will make you feel like family. Marino is delicious, inviting, and very special.

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    6 months ago

    Authentic family owned Italian restaurant! Great food and atmosphere! Definitely recommend this place!!!

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    8 months ago

    A favorite never disappointed. So clean and fresh. Posh atmosphere and affordable pricing.

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    8 months ago

    Great food and service. Conveniently located near the Paramount Lot and Hancock Park.

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    Great overall experience! Had a tasting menu and it was up there with the best I've had. Would definitely come here again.

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    Are Mario and Sal there every night? I remember them well from their now closed restaurant in Beverly Hills and have a special night coming up that I would love to spend at Marino...................

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