Melograno
(323) 465-6650
6541 Hollywood Blvd
Hollywood,
CA
90028
34.1017
-118.3326
Neighborhoods: Hollywood, Central LA
What People Are Saying About Melograno
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In Short
Located next to the majestic old Hollywood Boulevard Victorian that was once the school of Charlie Chaplin's kids, this small spot named after the pomegranate fruit is decidedly more civilized than its clubby neighbors. Here, the well-heeled crowd revels as much in the Murano lamps, white linens and Italian designer stemware as they do in dropping $200 for a nice Barolo. Chef/owner Alberto Lazzarino (formerly of Il Moro, Piccolo) showcases his hometown Piemontese cuisine with dishes like tenderloin carpaccio with tonnata sauce, nettle gnocchi with butter and sage and taglierini with wine-braised hare and (what else?) pomegranate.
Hits: This place offers a romantic destination for discerning foodies in this part of Hollywood.
Misses: Raucous weekend partiers from the courtyard-adjacent La Cantina and Memphis could be a distraction to older patrons who dining al fresco later in the evenings.
User Reviews
spyfilms
March 08, 2009
A rude waitress followed up by an even ruder manager nearly ruined our evening. A party of 4 should be able to eat dinner in an hour and 30 minutes but when we sat down to eat our main course never showed up. The staff were rude (except the bread guy, he was always Johnny on the Spot and I wish I would have tipped him!) I could go on and on - but I'll save you the time and just say it was insulting how badly we were treated and I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone.
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mschwartz91
February 26, 2009
I am a New York transplant who has been consistently confused by Los Angeles' restaurants being over decorated and under whelming. I was brought to Melograno on a Wednesday (Live Jazz Night) by a friend who promised the moon and it was delivered! The service was amazing from the moment we walked in, to the very end. The food was the best I've had so far in LA! I recommend this restaurant to anyone in search of a real Northern Italian dining experience. We had they're half portions so that we could taste everything on the menu. I cannot recommend only one dish- I loved them all! All I have to say is the chef makes his pastas fresh daily! The restaurant is all organic and sourced locally! Its close to all the Pantages, Kodak and the Arclight.
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ryanlevin
January 10, 2009
I knew little to nothing about this place and chose it simply because it was close to Hotel Cafe. Why this place doesn't have people lining up outside the door, I have no idea. The beet salad was otherworldly, the angel hair pasta was beyond flavorful... even the bread was top-notch. One waiter was very generous in letting us try various wines before selecting our bottle, while another apologized profusely for the "sinful" act of letting the goat cheese cube topple from the top of the salad greens onto the plate while carrying it from the kitchen. When I said, "If you never said anything, I never would have known," his response -- "But I am too honest." Go here now.
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Where to Sit:
An olive-tree-lined patio is great for warmer evenings; the extremely charming round table in the circular front window seats six, and is great for watching the Hollywood Boulevard hipsters on weekends.
The Extras:
Tucked in back is an intimate four-seat bar featuring nine specialty cocktails with ingredients like elderflower liquer, organic passionfruit and pomegranate.
Look Good:
Located five minutes from the Pantages, this an ideal pre-theater dining spot if you get in early enough.
What to Drink:
Sommelier Giuseppe Cossu greets every diner with a complimentary glass of Prosecco. The all-European wine list is 90 percent Italian, specializing in Barolo, Barbaresco and other high-end reds, plus some more modest whites. About 15 are offered by the glass (priced from $7 to $14), and the corkage fee is $20 per bottle.
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Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Romantic Dining, Fine Dining, Outdoor Dining, Theater District Dining, People Watching, Business Dining, Group Dining, Bar Scene, Notable Wine List
