Marino Restaurant

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 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 jo

It was my first time there, but it won’t be the last time… the food is so good that I cleared all dishes. I took salmon, clams and chocolate fudge ???? The service is perfect and authentic Italian hospitality… warm, fun, attending, one of the best experiences!!

Over the last few years, this restaurant has made significant strides and now produces top-of-the-line Italian cuisine. Wonderfully prepared dishes rooted in classic techniques, sometimes exploring creative ideas. The tuna / avocado crudo, veal, and duck were some of the best things I've eaten in recent memory.