Experience the best of Italian cuisine with Chef Sal Marino at Marino Ristorante! Savor farm-to-table dishes perfectly paired with 18 wines.

Join us for an unforgettable culinary experience on Thursday, May 8th at 6:45PM. Learn from an expert and indulge in a one-of-a-kind dinner.

Dinner + Wine + Service = $450++ | $550 at door inclusive

"TASTES OF SPRING" Dinner and Wine Menu:

Zucchini Blossoms

Pizza Peas, Favas, Scamorza

Spring Salad

Arianna Occhipinti, 'SP68' Bianco, Sicily, 2023

Schiopetto, Ribolla Gialla, Friuli-Venezia Giulia IGT, 2021

Edi Keber, Collio Bianco, Friuli-Venezia Giulia , 2021

Emidio Pepe, Trebbiano d'Abruzzo, 2018

I Vigneri di Salvo Foti, ‘Aurora’, Etna Bianco Superiore, Sicily, 2023

La Stoppa, ‘Ageno’ Bianco Emilia IGT, 2020

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Stinging Nettle Gnocchi Chanterelles

Avignonesi, Rosso Di Montepulciano, Tuscany, 2022

Colli di Lapio di Romano Clelia, 'Donna Chiara' Irpinia Campi Taurasini, Campania, 2018

Bussola, 'Ca del Laito' Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso, Veneto, 2019

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Rabbit Porchetta, Bloomsdale Spinach

Paolo Bea, 'Pipparello' Montefalco Rosso Riserva, Umbria, 2018

Altesino, Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany, 2019

Casanova di Neri, Brunello di Montalcino White Label, Tuscany, 2018

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Grilled NY Steak, Truffled Potatoes

Aldo Conterno, Barolo Bussia, Piedmont, 2017

Cavallotto, Bricco Boschis Barolo DOCG, Piedmont, 2018

Damilano, Barolo Cannubi DOCG, Piedmont, 2018

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One bottle per paying guest - aiming to sell out at 16 total guests with 18 wines.

OPTIONAL DRESS CODE:

We have decided to add a GODFATHER dress code. Dress like a mafia boss and let’s have some fun! Put together an outfit we can't refuse.

Marino's has been open since the 1950’s so let's celebrate the fashion (not the action). Suit and tie is fine - pin stripes are better - fedoras are awesome! Ladies, don't let the men steal the show.

And if you don’t feel like it, come as you are. But we will photograph the craziness!

Chef Sal prepares farm to table cuisine.

*All dietary restrictions can be met with 72 hour advance notice.

Sal Marino grew up in the restaurant business, assisting his legendary father, Ciro Marino at Villa Capri and Marino Ristorante. After training at Michelin-starred restaurants in Italy, the younger Marino opened critically acclaimed Il Grano in Santa Monica. He and his family also operate a pair of informal trattorias called La Bottega Marino in Santa Monica and Larchmont Village. A passionate gardener, Marino grows as many as three dozen varieties of tomatoes at his home, which he features at Il Grano.

Marino Ristorante is deeply rooted in Hollywood since the late 1950’s when Ciro (Mario to friends) Marino landed in Hollywood and has ever since had generations of who’s who in the movie, record, art, political and business LA community at his tables. Today it is still family owned and given its warm welcome flavor by the second generation of Marinos, Mario in the dining room and brother Sal in the kitchen.

The decor is modern and comfortable with memorabilia from a 60 year career which all come together to create its appeal. Described by many marrying the quintessential NY Italian in Los Angeles for its history coupled with today’s seasonal menu, highlighting the best locally sourced ingredients and top notch freshest seafood available.

6001 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038

DINNER POLICY

All tickets (including Deposits) are non-refundable. We can adjust your menu for dietary needs up to 72 hours prior without any additional cost. Wines can change without notice, failure or corked wines do not result in any type of credit or refund. We open one bottle minimum per paying guest, and can reduce the total number of bottles being opened so that the event does not have to cancel should ticket sales not reach potential. Fewer bottles will equal larger pours, so you will get the same quantity of wine and we always open the best wines for the quality of the event. Cancellation due to illness is understandable and appreciated, but does not qualify for a refund. If you are not well, you may ask for the food to be made available for togo or assign your seat to someone else without fee. The perishable nature of our product requires no cancellation, no credit, no refunds for any reason. Cost of ticketing fees and credit card fees are lost at purchase.