Mélisse Restaurant   1104 Wilshire Blvd.     Santa Monica, CA  90401     Phone: 310/395-0881   Fax: 310/395-3810

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Tasting Menu
~$105~

Excluding Noted Items with Supplements. All Items Are Available A La Carte.
The Tasting and Carte Blanche Menus are for the entire table, please.
Wine pairings are available for the Tasting and Carte Blanche Menus

 

First Course

A La Carte

Spring Onion-Parmesan Soup, Maryland Jumbo Lump Crab Cake,

Meyer Lemon

$23

Sweet Pea Soup, Leek and Mushroom Hash, Almond Butter

$21


Egg Caviar, Poached Egg, Lemon-Chive Crème Frâiche,
American Osetra Caviar
$20 Supplement

 

$45

 


Green and White Asparagus, Poached Egg, Jamon Iberico "Pata Negra"

 

 

$27

 

 

Seasonal Vegetable Salad, Burrata Cheese Pomegranate Vinaigrette, 
Roasted Mushroom Emulsion

 

$19

 

Lobster Bolognese, Fresh Cappelini, Basil, Brown Butter Truffle Essence

Add Grated Black Truffles $50

$27

 

Santa Barbara Prawn and Calamari "Printaniere," Sorrel Panna Cotta,

Citrus-Coriander Jus

$28


Wild Mushroom Ravioli, Mushroom-Arbequina Olive Oil Broth

$21

 

 

 

 

Second Course


Eastern Halibut "Poached," Fava Beans, Razor Clams, Lemongrass Infusion

$45

 

Maine Lobster "Thermidor," Creamy Spinach,  Lobster-Mustard Sabayon

$5 Supplement

 

 

$29

 

Chef's Daily Fish Selection

 

 

$Market Price


 Truffle Crusted Dover Sole Filet, Potato Gnocchi, King Oyster Mushrooms, Jus De Cuisson Truffee $10 Supplement

 

 

$Market Price

 

 

Entrée


Veal Loin, Spare Rib and Cannelloni of Shank, Morel Mushrooms,

Asparagus, Anson Mills Polenta

$48


Liberty Farms Duck Breast and Confit, Cous Cous, Eringi Mushrooms,

Jamon Serrano, Blood Orange

$45


Prime Rib Eye and Braised Short Rib "Boulangere," Swiss Chard, Dijonnais, Bordelaise Sauce

$48


Sonoma Spring Lamb, Green Garlic Mousseline, Pasta E Fagioli,

Jus D'Agneau

$48



Vegetarian Tasting Menu

~ $95 ~

 

Sweet Pea Soup

Mushroom and Leek Hash, Almond Butter   $21

 

 

Carnaroli Risotto

Asparagus, Morel Mushrooms, Red Wine Reduction   $25

 

Ricotta and Zucchini Stuffed "Yuba"

Portabella Mushrooms, Confit Tomatoes, Nicoise Olives  $35


 

Selection of Fine Cheeses

 

 

Passion Fruit Parfait, Coconut Sorbet, Pistachios and Lemongrass

 

 

 

 

CHEF'S CARTE BLANCHE MENU     $210

 

 

 

 

Mélisse Classics

 

Appetizers

 

Mixed Organic Green Salad

Shaved Market Vegetables, Parmesan

          Summer Truffle Vinaigrette     $17

 

Caviar, Traditional Condiments, Potato Blinis

 Golden Imperial Osetra Caviar, Iran 28 grams  $165

Royal Transmontanus Osetra Caviar  30 grams  $105

 

Seasonal Vegetable Salad

Buratta Cheese, Pomegranate Vinaigrette, Roasted Mushroom Emulsion     $19

 

Egg Caviar

Poached Egg, Lemon-Chive Creme Fraiche,

American Osetra Caviar     $45

 

Maine Lobster "Thermidor"

Bastille Day 2002   $29

 

 

Entree

 

Truffle Crusted Imported Dover Sole,

Potato Gnocchi, King Oyster Mushrooms, Jus De Cuisson Truffee  $55

 

Roasted Jidori Chicken

Artichokes, Spring Onions, Orange Infused Chicken Jus  $42

 

Dry Aged "Cote de Boeuf Roti" - for-Two

Potato-Leek Torte, Wild Mushrooms, Braised Boston Lettuce,

Herb Jus  $48pp

 

Rotisserie Chicken,

Stuffed with Winter Truffles-for-Two, Asparagus, Morel Mushrooms, Potato Mousseline, Sauce Albufera  $46pp

 

Potato Parmentier, Braised Short Ribs,

 and Potato Puree Side Dish  $18

 

 

 



Fromage

Selection of Fine Cheeses
$15 Supplement
$21

 

Desserts


Sticky Toffee Pudding, Mocha Malt Ice Cream, Red Berry-Hibiscus Consomme
$16


Apricot's "Roasted," Greek Yogurt Mousse, Caramel Powder

$16

Passion Fruit Parfait, Coconut Sorbet, Pistachios and Lemongrass
$16

Chocolate, Chocolate, Chocolate
$16

Special Events:

The Olivia Room Accommodates Parties Up To 50 People.

The Intimacy Offered By The Burgundy Room Is Perfect For Smaller Events, Accommodating Parties Of Up To 16.

Reservations Are Required For All Private Events.

Inquiries Regarding Private Dining At Mélisse As Well As Off Premise Catering
Should Be Directed To Our Special Events Department
Please Contact Lynda Atri at 310.395.0881 x110.

Chef/Owner
Josiah Citrin

Chef de Cuisine
Ken Takayama




 
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