Horrible service. Understaffed. Entitled. All fish / seafood items are stale. No seafood is fresh. Rude and entitled management. Drinks are tiny. Highly overpriced for the quality and service. read more

Always my choice for classic consistent Italian food. Service is very attentive old school, atmosphere is very beautiful and comfortable, valet parking makes it easy to get into the restaurant. Everything is delicious! My favorites include the grilled squid salad, branzino, eggplant parmesan, and classic linguine vongole. This is the only place that makes pasta with sea urchin that I love. Portions are generous and they have an excellent wine list as well as a full bar. This is a popular neighborhood spot because they know that doing things well is appreciated by all their regulars. read more

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We have been going to Marino for years, and it never disappoints. It has an old-school upscale feel that still feels contemporary and part of the LA food scene. The brothers are incredibly dedicated to offering exceptional service and delicious, authentic Italian cuisine. The drinks -- and bar --are great, and delivery is always good! I highly recommend trying it out!! read more

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. read more

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Not only the food is outstanding but the service is tops. I wish I could eat there every day. read more

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. read more

Marino Restaurant - Crudo di Mare - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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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. read more

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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! read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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Amazing food and such personal service! Can't ask for much more than that! We ordered the Pasta Tasting menu and absolutely loved it! read more

Do you want to feel like you are loosely related to the mafia, without any potential jail time? This is the spot. I'm pretty sure it's family owned (by a nice, non-criminal enterprise), but you might project your own Godfather fantasies into the space. I did. read more

Perfect neighborhood spot for small intimate dinner. Would not recommend for groups over 4-5. An institution and rightfully so. Food it fresh, service is great and price is fair. It's really one of those neighborhood spots want a causal fine dinning but don't want the glitter and glam of some new trendy spot. read more

We went there for tomato Wednesday two weeks ago. The food was so delicious that we returned for this week's tomato Wednesday. Going again this week for the final tomato Wednesday of 2025. Mario, the owner was a total charmer. He made me feel as if I was back home in South Philly in the Italian neighborhood where I grew up. Mauro, super waiter par excellence, remembered my food allergy the 2nd time we dined. Thank you one and all and thank you Sal, owner/chef for planting those luscious tomatoes and then turning them into something even more divine. read more

The restaurant was so quaint & cozy. Love the vibes... loved the set up. Service was phenomenal. The owner Mario was super friendly & very involved. We got to meet the Chef Sal which is Mario's brother, again super nice guy as well. It's a family owned business which makes it a great place for fine dining. The menu selection is pretty amazing everything we ate that evening was chefs kiss. Our waiter Gabriel was awesome as well so the whole experience was great for us. We're not local to Los Angeles, we came from Riverside & we certainly had a wonderful time celebrating my son's birthday. It's a must try & we are most definitely coming back. read more

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

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. read more

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Service was wonderful Very good selection Food was terrific Nice ambiance Italian at its finest. read more

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 read more

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

Last nite I enjoyed an amazing meal with 5 of my friends. The food is beyond incredible! The ambiance is soothingly electric. And, the Marino brothers make you feel like you're part of the family. I'll be back next week. read more

My good friend and neighbor took us to dinner here recently. He said he's been coming here for over 30 years or so. I wasn't sure what to expect, but studied the menu and my friend instead said he lets the Chef just make anything he wishes and courses it out for us. I was really happy with this set-up so I didn't have to do any thinking when it came to ordering. I have to say that I was really impressed with the food. My favorite by far was the mushroom and cauliflower course. But everything else that followed was also so delicious, except one tiny tiny comment is that the main protein course was just a tad too salty for us. I was stuffed by the end and really happy I had the opportunity to check out this longstanding restaurant. read more

It's been a while since I've been to Marino but they remodeled the dining room and the Ambiance is great. Mario was Frank Sinatras private Chef. Mario has since passed on but his sons have taken over operations. The Marino salad was fantastic. My main course was the Filetto Sinatra. A nice cut Angus steak with Mushrooms in a Wine sauce. It melted in my mouth! The steak was cooked med rare like I asked for. The service was also excellent. Definitely worth the money for a nice Dinner. read more

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Amazing, old world service, beautiful decor, intimate, fantastic food. They just don't make them like this anymore. Gorgeous place to escape your routine, perfect for an intimate dinner. read more

My wife and I love Marino's and we try to visit whenever we are in Los Angeles. We park our car with the valet as the no parking signs are confusing regarding which locations are legal to park We both started with salads both were excellent but I preferred my wife's radicchio salad more than the Marino salad primarily due to the texture of the greens We got a half order of the oxtail red sauce on pasta.. Just delicious and seasoned well and took me back to Italy! Just wonderful Also had clams vongele My wife ordered the lobster fettuccine which she enjoyed.. We had the strawberry rhubarb crostata like dessert with gelato.. A perfect dessert for us Service throughout the meal for bottled water alcohol lemon drop martini and food courses piatti was attentive Chatted with Mario and wished him much success and happiness.. read more

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

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

Fantastic food last night at @marino.losangeles. The grilled calamari salad was one of the best I've had. The squid was seasoned extremely well and was presented ornately. I decided to split the black truffle gnocchi with my date for an appetizer instead of as an entrée so we could both try it and still sample other menu items for our main courses. The gnocchi was easily my favorite course of the night. When it comes to the table, the server grated a generous portion of the black truffle table side filling the air with the glorious aroma of truffle. The gnocchi itself had the most incredible texture and magnificent creamy sauce. What can say, it was phenomenal. For my main course I had the NY strip steak and was pleased with the crispy, flavorful sear on the steak. I can't say as much for the branzino. It was average at best and outshined by every other dish. Finally, the ricotta cheesecake had a delectable flavor, with a hint of citrus. The texture was was absolutely mouthwatering. Great job last night Marino. read more

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Went to "Tomato Wednesday " at this LA classic restaurant for lunch. They have a special menu built around the fresh tomatoes harvested from their own garden. It was amazing! Started with the gazpacho and caprese salad. (almost too pretty to eat) Then had the homemade sausage and peppers and spaghetti marinara. Friends had other pasta dishes. Topped it off with their tomato panecotta. All of it delicious. Service was attentive but not overly so and the chef (I believe one of the owners) came out to say hello. Tomato Wednesdays are only during August and September so better hurry, only one Wednesday left.,.. The regular menu looks great too and based on lunch, I'm sure everything will be perfectly prepared and delicious read more

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I wanted to love this restaurant experience more bc it is an icon with 40+ years of existence and an amazing history hosting such luminaries as Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack. But while much of our dining experience was great there were a few lapses that need to be addressed. Keep in mind that we are extremely critical foodies who have lived in Italy for nearly a year fine dining our way through the country. The chef is definitely Italian and staying true to his roots so many props for that! Our first course from the DineLA menu was carpaccio of roast beef and wild Japanese yellowtail and white peaches. Both dishes were exceptional and I would rate then 8 1/2+ for flavor and presentation. Our next course Gnocchi with black truffles and lobster pasta with a fair amount of lobster pieces. The gnocchi was wonderful and delicate accented by the black truffles. The pasta in a tomato/basil sauce was very good but the lobster had zero flavor. Not sure why but that aspect of the dish was disappointing. I give the gnocchi a solid 9 and the pasta a solid 8 as the pasta/sauce was quite good. The last entrees were grilled sea bream and lamb Milanese. The sea bream was very straight forward pan fried and fresh...but nothing exceptional: a 7. The lamb was a big disappointment: breaded (as expected) but cooked until it was overdone. However the sauce that accompanied it made it much easier to enjoy. I give this dish a 5 and don't think they should even bother having it on the menu. I'm sure there are many patrons who would miss this dish but there are so many better preparations for lamb. The desserts were fine but nothing exceptional although I will say their sourcing of fresh fruits and vegetables throughout the evening was commendable. One of the desserts was a medley of fresh melons that came with a cute card explaining what the melons were. The creamy lemon pie was also nice but nothing extraordinary. The service was spot on all the time and very pleasant: never rushing us but always concerned about our experience, Even the Maitre'd came over several times to chime in and exchange pleasantries. I noticed the table next to us was dining family style and their selection of dishes looked quite interesting. I definitely want to come back and experience more of their cuisine because I don't think I'm giving them enough opportunity to prove themselves. I mean, how many restaurants in LA can you say have existed and thrived for 40+ years??? They really do deserve another chance! WE WILL BE BACK! read more

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Just had a party of 30 people here to celebrate a very big birthday, and Sal and the staff at Marino made it the perfect evening. The food was delicious - the fried squash blossoms and the albacore might be two of the best things I've ever eaten--and the ambience was a delight. Highly recommended! read more

Marino is exceptional. It is a long time star that never disappoints. Never. We have been driving there from Ventura County for decades, and it's well worth it. The entire experience, from the minute you walk through the door and are warmly greeted by owner Mario, is perfection. (Such charming Italian brothers/ owners, Mario and Sal.) . Our Dine LA four course dinner for $65 is the bargain of the year. The starters of peach and burrata or crudo with wild tuna tartar are wonderful, as it the gnocchi black truffle. Chef Sal works his magic to make the best gnocchi ever, better than any we've had in several trips to Italy. The lobster pasta with homegrown tomatoes and basil is beyond wonderful. Top quality NY steak with porcini mushroom sauce and truffled potatoes ---OMG! Words fail. Both choices of dessert, sticky toffee pudding or four melon tasting plate are spot on, and a perfect ending to a perfect meal. If you can't get there during Dine LA, no matter as their amazing food is worth every penny. read more

Mario, the front of the house, was great. kind, funny, caring, and truly service oriented. luckily, the food matches up nicely to the front of the house at marino as well. marino is just west of providence on melrose. it has a pleasant, well lit, classy outdoor dining area with heat lamps. well behaved small dogs seem welcome. tables are well spaced. we started with the calamari - well breaded, light, and just as tasty as it should be. it might be a safe starter, but it was really good. we took 2 pastas and 2 mains for the bulk of our meal. the linguine alle vongole was solid, but not sure i'd come back for this dish. would substitute one of their many other pastas next time. but if you're in the mood for it, you won't be disappointed. the penne al arrabbiata with rabbit as the protein was delicious, and you could tell it was rabbit but it really complemented the tomato sauce and penne perfectly. would get this again. also enjoyed the new york steak, which i didn't really expect too much from, but it was cooked perfectly medium rare and the meat was very tender. glad we ordred it. the side arugula provided a nice complement to the juicy meat. finally, as a a throw in, we ordered the halibut. it was good, but maybe something we weren't looking for that night. if you are a pescatarian or fish lover, order it. a very solidly crafted dish. my vodka martinis were on point, delicious, and perfectly mixed. overall, the ambience, food, and service were great. if you want to feel like a part of an italian family restaurant with good ambience, come. i'll be back. :) read more

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This restaurant is a prime example of exquisite Italian cuisine with EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE ! From the charming owner Mario to all the servers - they do everything humanly possible to provide the best diner experience. Mauro was our phenomenal waiter who attended to us with excellent service and hospitality. The food is beautifully prepared and absolutely delicious . It makes me happy that there are still restaurants like this in Los Angeles when so many have closed---what a delight it is to dine at Marino's! read more

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

Amazing food. Attentive and charismatic host/staff. Ambiance feels like you've arrived at home with family. Highly recommend for really any occasion, but anniversaries are especially nice here. My partner and I make sure to come at least once a month. Cheers to Mario and Sal! Can't wait for our next visit. read more

Phenomenal dinner at Marino's! The cauliflower appetizer is shockingly out of this world. Not sure what's happing in this kitchen but everything is divine. read more

I've eaten here before, it's a favorite (I can't believe I haven't yelped it). This place has history, it's family owned and run and the food & service is spectacular. Brothers Sal and Mario are an unbeatable team. Mario in the front of the house, he's welcoming, warm and attentive. Sal is passionate, energetic and accommodating to the vegetarians and those with dietary restrictions - he's in the kitchen. You may remember Sal from Il Grano in Santa Monica. We celebrated a friends milestone birthday (during COVID) - we were sat outside and we arrange to let Sal do his thing. He knocked it out of the park. We did a tasting (10 courses in all) - every single dish was not only delicious but beautifully presented. The "pasta" like dish they do that is shaved mushrooms with Pistaccio is a MUST try - one of the best meals I've had. read more

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They put the FINE in fine dining let me tell you!! Not only was my party treated like family from the moment we walked in but the service, OOO WEEE, was phenomenal! This restaurant is attractive with a rich, clean and intimate ambiance perfect for celebrating, a romantic evening or just a bomb meal. Our server Luis was attentive, knowledgeable and very friendly. I was actually taken aback by his service considering most servers won't even tell you their name these days... let alone tour you through the menu, highlighting specials and opening up about family on a very human level and never letting a single need unmet. Made us feel very comfortable! The food was a definitely cooked by a top level chef with years of knowledge because daaaaamn! Flavor bomb after flavor bomb after flavor bomb! The rotisserie chicken was so incredible juicy and tender with a blast of roasted garlic that left me sucking the bones. The butter pasta was so tasty that my daughter ate it all up (and she's PICKY). The Ceasar salad was super fresh and had a dressing that tasted like the anchovies were just fished out of the sea. The bolognese pasta had a level of flavor profiles that no other pasta has ever had. Also, the appetizers were slap yourself silly delicious!! We had the fig one with fresh cheese and an eggplant one with cheese and red sauce. I'm actually drooling right now thinking about it. Overall, I would highly recommend this place if you want the best experience and food an Italian restaurant can offer. Yes, it is pricey for sure BUT in this case you definitely get what you pay for and I'm happy I did. read more

Made a reservation online but had to wait around half an hour to be seated. Once our table was ready we were sent to a separate room that didn't even have any customers in it when we entered, so my boyfriend and I were a little confused about the wait. The food and service after being seated was great. The appetizers were paced for us to enjoy one by one, which I appreciated. And a man who I believe is one of the owners visited our table multiple times to crack jokes and check up on our dining experience. Ambience is definitely more on the classy side. My boyfriend and I felt a little awkward since most of the others dining were dressed nicely, and we're a young couple who showed up in jeans and a T-shirt. read more

Marino Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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