Taste on Melrose is Melrose Avenue friendliest neighbor, homey yet sophisticated. With its relaxed setting, updated American comfort cuisine and eminently moderate prices, Taste on Melrose offers everything that people are looking for in a neighborhood restaurant. Located in the mids of the swanky stretch of trend setting Melrose Avenue with the likes of Marc Jacobs and Diane Von Furstenburg. Taste on Melrose is a neighborhood favorite for stylish Angelinos with a preference for elegant surroundings and a comforting, laid-back dining experience. NOW FULL BAR.
"I didn't know what to expect when making this reservation and the min we got there I knew it was the right decision :) I made the reservation for 5 for a Mothers Day Brunch and it was SO yummy! We all really enjoyed it and I would highly recommend this lovely eatery to everyone!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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"I took my folks here for Mother's Day this past weekend and was really disappointed. The service was lousy from the hostess who fell behind and took 5 minutes to even acknowledge me to the unattentive server. Sadly the food didn't really make up for it either. This was my second time here and second time disappointed, i wont be back."
Dined on 5/12/2013
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"We had dinner beofre going to the theater. The service was excellent and the food had a great presentation and was delicious. We would definitly return and recommend it to friends!"
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, special occasion
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"First time there for a Sunday Brunch. Moderate prices and very good service. We stayed for nearly 3 hours and were never hassled by anyone to leave sooner than we wanted. Reminded me of my 60s Greenwich Village days in NYC."
Dined on 5/05/2013
Special Features: great for brunch, romantic, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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"We were celebrating a birthday here, and all of us enjoyed the food and the wine. This IS a neighborhood place, cozy and warm. Great for a Sunday visit. The short ribs are wonderful, and portions are substantial. I highly recommend this restaurant!"
Dined on 5/05/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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"I love this place! I've been several times, and every time they get it right. The food is delicious. Try the fig and prosciuto (sp?) pizzetta and the tuna tartare. The service was fantastic. Our waitress described each dish with such enthusiasm, it was obvious she liked the food herself and liked working there. This is a great staple restaurant that never fails."
Dined on 04/28/2013
2006
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic
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"Loved the food. Great table location. Fantastic server, Jericho. Her descriptions of the dishes and preparation were literary in voice. I am diabetic. I loved the cocktails on the drinks menu but all loaded with sugar. She recommended one that let me drink without having to pay the penality. The Vodka was Purity Vodka. She raved about it. Now this is the only vodka he will drink ."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2011
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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"had a great dinner! excellent service, food, ambiance. always a pleasure at taste."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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"It was my friends birthday and I am so happy that Taste on Melrose came through again! The staff took such good care of us. In my OpenTable special request, I was quite specific about the table that I wanted. They had it waiting for us when we walked in. Very impressive considering it was super crowded. Food was "on point" on every level and the whole experience was wonderful."
Dined on 04/21/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem
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"The service was very very good. Our waiter was very pleasant. The food was just OK. I had what the chef recommended and it was nothing special. The indoors were pleasant. I thought the outdoors needed to be refreshed."
Dined on 04/16/2013
2013
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"Taste is one of my favorite restaurants at all time. I took my friend there for his birthday and we had a fantastic dining experience. Taste is never a let down. Everytime I went there, I always had a fantastic time. The staffs were very friendly and professional and the food was sooo delicious. We sat at the patio area and the ambiance is romantic and energetic. I highly recommend this restaurant. If you like the feel of a boutique stylish restaurant with great food and service, this place is a must try."
Dined on 04/01/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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"Found this place an Yelp and was pleasantly surprised!!! Very cozy, trendy and romantic. The food was pretty tasty. Service was GREAT!!! I will definitely be back!"
Dined on 03/30/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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"My husband & I had reservations for Easter Brunch..we were seated immediately...so-so seating right next to door...but the place was full. Our server was VERY GOOD. We have been/& enjoyed to TASTE many times prior for lunch, dinner, & brunch. his time I was not very happy with my food, I ordered Short Rib Hash. The meat looked Pureed with an egg on top and potatoes on the side...I couldnt really get past the texture, so I ate what I could 7 gave the rest to my husband...He had the Brioche French toast he enjoyed it. I did enjoy the Bloody Mary (1st time having one!) The miniature desserts were also tasty.
too bad about the Hash I make a better one at home...I will just enjoy mine & not TASTE on Melrose"
Dined on 03/31/2013
2006
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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"I've said it before, and I tell everyone I know: Taste on Melrose is as close as you can get to a sure bet when you need a solution to the "Where shall we brunch/lunch/dine?" The menu has more than something for everyone. Food is carefully prepared, nicely presented and delicious. Service is friendly and casual-yet-competent. I always feel we are well taken care of at Taste - even when it's busy. The drinks are generous. And menu prices are sane, when the location and quality could command far more. It's our go-to spot with out-of-town guests. Never fails. They just do it right. Thanks Taste."
Dined on 03/28/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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"The food was delicious however the staff was rude and they turned the lights completely off in the restaurant. I understand you're wanting to save energy but then have several candles scattered or switch out your light bulbs to energy efficient ones!.... ppl had to pull out their phones because you literally couldn't read the menu or your bill for that matter b/c it was so dark besides one pathetic candle on the table. In regards to the staff, my table had signed our bill and we were finishing up our drinks and conversation when the waiter returned and said you're done and picked up our glasses. Clearly they wanted us to leave and for that reason I will not return to this restaurant. Just rude.."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, hot spot
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"We had a nice time at Taste. The staff was friendly and worked to make it a pleasant experience. The food had pluses and minuses. I ordered three appetizers for my meal and my wife had a salad. The ahi tuna was very good and the brussel sprout salad was interesting because it was different than most brussel sprout plates you get. The only real let down was the kobe meatballs. They tasted like they were out of a Costco Meatball bag versus real Kobe beef. Nice place, but nothing spectacular."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2010
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"I LOVE TASTE! I would though recommend for dinner as apposed to brunch. Dinners GREAT! Brunch food was only OKAY. Service always great! The best burger in town."
Dined on 03/17/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot
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"I went to Taste on Melrose to celebrate my birthday with a girlfriend, and we had a great experience. Service and food were great. Ambiance was perfect. They even gave me a card and a $20 gift card to return. I highly recommend this restaurant and will definitely be coming back!"
Dined on 03/14/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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"Good food, good service. Mac and Cheese with truffle to die for. A little noisier than I like, but not so much that it interfered with our enjoying the meal and conversation. On a warmer night, I would have enjoyed sitting outside, but it was a little noisier out there and a little too chilly."
Dined on 03/14/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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"Mac n cheese was amazing!! Came here for brunch. The sangria was refreshing and went well with the mushroom omelette. Great ambiance and the staff was very attentive. I will definitely be back again."
Dined on 03/10/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining
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Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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"My friend and I had an amazing time at TASTE. The kobe meatballs pomodoro were too die for!!! We ended up ordering two orders of the kobe meatballs pomodoro. Other faves: white truffle oil and mushroom mac and cheese, roasted red and golden beet salad, prosciutto & fig pizzetta, and brussel sprouts. I loved the pomegranate sangria."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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"Great artisanal food that's not too pretentious. It's very pretty inside, but close quarters so it can get quite loud inside. The service was great - we had a lovely server who was knowledgable and upbeat - but it took a bit of time to get our food on a Thursday night. Great foodie spot for a casual dinner."
Dined on 02/21/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, hot spot
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"Remarkably great food. Fresh, complex flavors. Clean and well presented. Consistently well done, time after time. The only issue is that the tables are close and it's difficult to have any kind of truly private conversation as you have to speak up to equal the overall noise level of most of the other guests. Otherwise, this place is a go-to gem."
Dined on 02/18/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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"Exceptional food. We ate the prix fixe for Valentines Day. Lamb chops with polenta and fig redux. Lobster/mac and cheese...superb. Will go back for that alone and salad."
Dined on 02/13/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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"One of my favorite LA joints. Great atmosphere, fun vibe, yet kind of intimate. Great for a gathering of a group of friends (wonderful drinks, bites and comfort food). It's also terrific for a romantic dinner. My first visit was with a group of friends - cocktails & shared plates, before we headed off to a local club. Evertying thing was delicious, including the cocktails. The next time my partner and I had our Valentine's Day dinner there and it was perfect. Any place that can turn out great risotto with a packed house wins me over! Their mashed potatoes with truffle oil are insane, and their salads are imaginiative and deliciouis. Fillet mignon melts in your mouth. Not too expensive, plus valet parking is only $4.50 - a bargain in LA!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2005
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, great for lunch
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