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    Star Wine List 2026

    Marino

    Hollywood, Los Angeles

    Restaurant in Los Angeles, United States

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    The Read

    Dress

    Smart Casual

    Why go

    Marino is a practical Melrose pick for a wine-led lunch or dinner in Los Angeles, especially if the group wants polish without tasting-menu pressure. The 2026 Star Wine List recognition is the main trust signal; book it for small parties, date nights, or a calmer neighborhood dinner rather than a high-ceremony splurge.

    About Marino

    Should you book Marino in Los Angeles? Yes if the schedule, smart casual dress code, Star Wine List recognition for 2026 fit the kind of meal you are planning. The practical read: Marino is a Los Angeles restaurant with weekday lunch, dinner Monday through Saturday, Sunday closure.

    The clearest signal beyond hours is Star Wine List recognition for 2026. That makes Marino relevant for diners who are paying attention to wine, while the smart casual dress code suggests a polished but not overly formal plan. Menu, pricing, service format, seating details should be checked directly before booking.

    A Los Angeles choice with weekday lunch, dinner service, wine recognition

    Marino makes the most sense when its hours line up with your itinerary. Lunch is listed Monday through Friday from 12–2 PM, while dinner runs Monday through Saturday from 5–10 PM. Sunday is closed, so weekend plans need to center on Saturday dinner or another Los Angeles option.

    If you need a specific dish, budget, dietary accommodation, or service style, check directly before booking. Key planning points are the schedule, the smart casual dress code, Star Wine List recognition for 2026.

    Who should put this on the shortlist

    Book this if you want a Los Angeles restaurant with a smart casual dress code, weekday lunch availability, dinner service through Saturday, wine-list recognition. For specifics such as menu format, chef details, seating, or price, confirm those directly if they matter to the night.

    For a broader scan of the city, use the full Los Angeles restaurants guide; if the night is turning into a full itinerary, the Los Angeles hotels guide, Los Angeles bars guide, Los Angeles wineries guide, Los Angeles experiences guide can help with the rest of the plan.

    Quick reference: Marino is open for lunch Monday through Friday, dinner Monday through Saturday, closed Sunday, listed with a smart casual dress code.

    The takeThis is a dinner-first room for people who treat eating as an occasion. The copy frames Marino around "significant evenings," making it a natural pick for date night, special celebrations and business dinners where discretion and a steady, attentive service matter. The family-run, loyalty-based atmosphere favors parties that appreciate an unrushed meal and a dining room that feels quietly institutional rather than flashy. Expect evenings to unfold at a relaxed pace; Marino suits anyone seeking a serious, intimate dinner rather than a quick meal or loud, late-night scene.
    Venue detailsWheelchair Accessible
    Recognition and awards1 source
    Also considerAlternatives
    Restaurant contextLos Angeles, United States

    Planning details

    Location
    6001 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038
    Reservations
    Book on OpenTable
    Website
    marinorestaurant.com
    Phone
    (323) 466-8812
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    The take

    The Take

    The Vibe

    Marino presents itself through atmosphere rather than design ostentation. You notice the place first in the hush at the door—an almost civic quiet that signals discretion and long-standing patronage. Inside, the warmth is familial and the pace deliberately unhurried; the room reads like a neighborhood institution with a history of meaningful evenings. The comparison to Rao’s underscores the restaurant’s loyalty-driven character: it feels lived-in, dependable and quietly revered. Overall, Marino is warm and cozy with a palpable sense of history, the sort of Hollywood address that rewards repeat visits more than one-off spectacle.

    Best For

    This is a dinner-first room for people who treat eating as an occasion. The copy frames Marino around "significant evenings," making it a natural pick for date night, special celebrations and business dinners where discretion and a steady, attentive service matter. The family-run, loyalty-based atmosphere favors parties that appreciate an unrushed meal and a dining room that feels quietly institutional rather than flashy. Expect evenings to unfold at a relaxed pace; Marino suits anyone seeking a serious, intimate dinner rather than a quick meal or loud, late-night scene.

    Ordering Tips

    Lean into the house classics and let the evening unfold slowly: the kitchen’s signatures—Lasagna Verde, Linguine alle Vongole and Fettuccine Lobster—are logical touchstones and convey the restaurant’s Italian roots. Given the unhurried tempo of service and the sense that Marino is built around meaningful dinners, plan for a measured, multi-course experience rather than a rushed visit. Favor traditional preparations and allow time between courses to appreciate the room’s discreet, familial energy; this is a place to savor rather than speed through.

    Venue details

    Ambiance

    Modern and comfortable decor with 60-year memorabilia, warm welcoming atmosphere, traditional yet relaxed fine dining setting.

    Tags

    Vibe

    ClassicElegantIntimate

    Best For

    Date NightSpecial OccasionBusiness Dinner

    Experience

    Standalone

    Sourcing

    Local Sourcing

    Accessibility

    Wheelchair Accessible

    At the Table

    Dress Code
    Smart Casual
    Noise Level
    Conversational
    Service Style
    Upscale Casual
    Meal Pacing
    Leisurely
    Capacity
    Small

    Signature Dishes

    • Lasagna Verde
    • Linguine alle Vongole
    • Fettuccine Lobster
    Planning details

    Location

    6001 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038 · Directions

    (323) 466-8812

    marinorestaurant.com

    Book on OpenTable

    Recognition and awards
    Also consider

    Also Consider

    • Providence, Contemporary Seafood, Contemporary Seafood
    • Mario's Peruvian & Seafood, Peruvin, Peruvin
    • Osteria Mamma, Notable alternative
    • Kali, Californian, $$$$
    • Petit Trois, French, $$$
    Restaurant context

    How Marino compares in Los Angeles

    Choose Marino when wine is the priority and the night needs to stay relatively easy. Providence is the stronger call for a formal Contemporary Seafood occasion, but it carries more destination-dining weight. Kali sits in a higher $$$$ lane for Californian cooking, so it is the better fit when the budget is built around a bigger meal.

    For a more casual or value-driven plan, Mario's Peruvian & Seafood is the sharper alternative if seafood and punchier Peruvian flavors matter more than wine-list depth. Osteria Mamma is the closer cross-shop for an Italian-leaning comfort dinner, while Marino is the more wine-focused choice.

    If the group wants French bistro energy and a clearer $$$ price signal, Petit Trois is easier to justify for a lively night out. Marino is the pick for a calmer Melrose meal where the bottle decision is part of the reason to go.

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    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What should a first-timer know about Marino?

    Go in with the basics: Marino is in Los Angeles, has a smart casual dress code, serves lunch Monday through Friday from 12–2 PM, serves dinner Monday through Saturday from 5–10 PM, is closed Sunday. It also has Star Wine List recognition for 2026.

    What are alternatives to Marino in Los Angeles?

    Other Los Angeles options to compare include Providence, Petit Trois, Osteria Mamma, Kali, Mario's Peruvian & Seafood. Choose based on the current hours, menu, availability, occasion you confirm directly for each restaurant.

    Is lunch or dinner better at Marino?

    That depends on your schedule. Lunch is available Monday through Friday from 12–2 PM. Dinner is available Monday through Saturday from 5–10 PM. Sunday is closed.

    Is Marino good for solo dining?
    How far ahead should I book Marino?
    Is Marino good for a special occasion?

    It can be considered for a Los Angeles meal when the smart casual dress code, dinner hours, Star Wine List recognition for 2026 fit the occasion. For anything specific, such as menu format, price, or accommodations, confirm directly before booking.

    Can Marino accommodate groups?

    If you are planning for a group, contact Marino directly and confirm whether your party size can be accommodated during the listed lunch or dinner hours.