Marino Ristorante

Classic, old school Marino Ristorante was created by restaurateur,
Ciro “Mario” Marino, in 1983, but the family’s culinary history dates back over 50 years and includes the legendary Martoni’s. Mario Sr. (with sons Mario Jr. and Sal of Il Grano) were the first of a handful of chefs in LA who were out daily in the early morning markets, personally selecting fish and seafood.
“Marino” means “the sea” and here fish and seafood star among the Neapolitan comfort dishes, and the award-winning wine list and anti pasti Known affectionately as the unofficial “Paramount Studios commissary” for power hitters and celebrities. After Ciro passed away in 2009, wife Maria, son Mario carries on the legacy.
Known affectionately as the unofficial “Paramount Studios commissary.” Ciro “Mario” Marino, created Marino Ristorante in 1983, after he made restaurant history with the legendary celebrity hangout, Martoni's (where Sonny Bono wrote, "You've Got Me Babe)" and the first outdoor cafe, on Sunset in West Hollywood,
Neapolitan comfort dishes, the signature anti-pasti, vegan bread baked ancient-Roman-style, a choice of gluten-free pasta choices and an award-winning wine list define Marino. Classic dishes are made with healthy, fresh seasonal produce - organic whenever possible - and in the summer with tomatoes from the Marino’s own garden.
Marino's Restaurant is one of 31 restaurants in Los Angeles fifth second time in 2015. Restaurants have to pass an extensive series of rigorous tests to earn the seal.