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Citrin Restaurant Santa Monica Reviews
The bread police are on patrol! I have dined all over this
The bread police are on patrol! I have dined all over this city, and I have never, ever been so insulted and micromanaged during a meal. My experience at this restaurant was an absolute masterclass in pretentiousness, and it culminated in one of the
PRETENTIOUS-NOT at all *Amazing* what amazed me was that I
PRETENTIOUS-NOT at all *Amazing* what amazed me was that I ordered one drink three times and in the hour and a half we were in there, never did get it. It actually took over 40 minutes to get water. Just terrible service despite there being as many s
My husband took me to this restaurant for my birthday, and
My husband took me to this restaurant for my birthday, and we went with the tasting menu. Overall, it was a really nice experience. The restaurant is sleek and modern. Service was excellent throughout the night. Immediately, I noticed that they had
I am not at Santa Monica, much.
So when I am, I try to hit the spots that make the trip worthwhile. Additionally, on this particular day, Conrad and I were close enough to Citrin to visit the establishment during their Glass Off time-block, which is 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. I had an
One of my running-turned-Yelp friends and I are both
One of my running-turned-Yelp friends and I are both self-proclaimed foodies, so when Dine LA rolled around earlier this month, we made a plan to treat ourselves. On August 7th we made our way to Citrin - chosen specifically because it holds a Michel
This is the most I ever spent on dinner and it almost was
This is the most I ever spent on dinner and it almost was worth it. More later. We had a reservation during Dine LA. Street parking is difficult due to permit requirements, so we went with valet. Ambiance and service were great. We had the 4-course
Food was incredible.
We went there for the DineLA restaurant week. Everything was delicious. Our server was incredibly sweet and very knowledgeable about the food and wine. The ambiance was nice and quiet.
Not What I Expected With All the Hype
I would have rated 2/5 but the staff was excellent and the lighting/ambiance was so on point. I’ve been to Michelin starred , 2-3 starrred, around the world including in France, Spain, NYC, CDMX, brazil, HK, USA. I went for Happy Hour with frie
Came here for Dine LA and sat at the bar -- the whole
Came here for Dine LA and sat at the bar -- the whole experience was pretty amazing. Ended up getting two drinks: Rainbow's Girl and Need You Tonight (everyone's favorite). It's a vodka-based cocktail with yuzu, lime, and hibiscus. Add
There was just something a little off about the service
There was just something a little off about the service here that made us feel like the night was disingenuous - We stopped by Citrin on a Saturday night to celebrate a birthday. They have valet parking up front or you can easily find street parking
Tried their DineLA menu.
First of all, I want to say the food was very good. I paid the supplement fee and had the egg caviar.. so Yum! The wait staff were nice. Only thing I'd change are the portions and wait in between course. Maybe they forgot to add the word "
Overall, the food was beautiful, but majority of our savory
Overall, the food was beautiful, but majority of our savory dishes were juuuust over salted and there was an issue with our experience, but I appreciate that the manager tried to make up for it. We ordered all our food at the beginning and the amuse
Great No Reservation Michelin
Went to meet a friend for Glass Hour. Atmosphere: Nice, maybe a bit too dark at the bar and the music was loud at times. Drinks: My first drink wasn’t my favorite. I had the Never Gonna Give You Up. Love the throwback homage to Rick Astley! Se
Citrin (Michelin One-Star Restaurant
# Citrin (Michelin One-Star Restaurant 🌟) Led by star chef Josiah Citrin, this sister restaurant to Santa Monica Mélisse (two-star Michelin) 🌟 offers a completely different experience, even though both are in the same building 🏡. Citrin sp
Far from great
It was OK at best. From service, to food, everything was somewhat disappointing. We were two couples. With regard to the food, we tried their famous dishes like the tomato soup, egg caviar and lobster pasta. The only one that stood out was the toma
Perfect
When I was in LA, I researched all the Michelin starred restaurants and picked two to visit. Citrin was the second one. It is situated about a mile from the beach and the PCH. They do have valet service on 11th street. I got there early for my reserv
Truly a dining experience
Celebrated the second anniversary of my son and daughter-in-law here at this Michelin 2023 awardee restaurant and we all enjoyed it and truly made the occasion very special. They even had a little Happy Anniversary note on their table when they found
This review is for Glass Off which is Citrin's version of
This review is for Glass Off which is Citrin's version of Happy Hour. We sat at one of two small tables in the bar area after, after politely requesting from the hostess. The Glass Off menu is very good- caviar egg at a steep discount; delicious sa
Food was great! We opted not to do the tasting menu and
Food was great! We opted not to do the tasting menu and honestly thought it was the better option. I would say we spent the same amount as we would've had we done the tasting menu, but we were able to choose dishes that we wanted to try + a better cu
* Egg Caviar 8/10 Soft Hen Yolk, Cauliflower Mousseline,
* Egg Caviar 8/10 Soft Hen Yolk, Cauliflower Mousseline, Crème Fraiche, Kaluga Caviar * Crudo of Japanese Buri 10/10 Green Chili, Onion Blossom, Purslane, Celtuce, Sourdough * Truffle Egg 10/10 Truffle Sauce, Black Summer Truffle, Toasted Brioche
Disappointing My wife and I have had dinner several times
Disappointing My wife and I have had dinner several times at Melisse (2-star Michelin), which we thoroughly enjoyed. So, we were very much looking forward to trying Citrin (1-star Michelin). We even booked a hotel in Santa Monica that was within w
Famous for a reason.
Incredibly beautiful food and delicious decor! Glass hour / happy hour is a wonderful way to meet an old friend or have a drink before a show at BroadStage. Queen Bitch drink! The staff is extremely knowledgeable and of course refined, yet at once
Went for mother's day celebration.
The food worths Michelin 1 star, but the service... We went with my toddler and we're a bilingual family. I'm not sure whether this is the reason but the maître d' appeared to be a little aloof after said hi. We are the first to arrived in their ou
First the facts: This Michelin star restaurant is in Santa
First the facts: This Michelin star restaurant is in Santa Monica near Westwood. There is valet up front, and once you valet you walk a couple feet up toward the main street and you'll see a red door to enter the restaurant. You can order separate pl
Service was absolutely incredible.
Unfortunately the tasting menu, although delicious gave me food poisoning. I would not recommend the lamb.
Really enjoyed happy hour here with a few girlfriends.
Although the bread wasn't warm, it was delicious and I'm glad we ordered it. The egg caviar, lobster bolognese, artichoke agnolotti, and seared scallop were all delicious! Would definitely order them again! Cocktails were all well balanced and superb
Recently celebrated my daughter at Citrin with a party of 6.
The staff was very prepared and had options for our party which included a vegan. The service was great. Food was delicious. The only snafu was wine service. We started with glasses of champagne and then ordered a bottle. It took about 30 minutes bef
I was blown away by my experience at Citrin.
The food was amazing. The vibe was sophisticated. The service was excellent. From the moment i walked in the employees were kind, welcoming and thoughtful. The food was mouthwatering. The caviar was the best i ever had. I was there for my cousins bir
Food is so so.
Service is very good but it does not make up for the average quality of the food. It is really expensive. Won't go there for a second time
Michelin rated sister restaurant of Melisse which is
Michelin rated sister restaurant of Melisse which is located in the bottom level. Came here to celebrate my parents' anniversary and they had a little printed sign congratulating them. The ambiance is darkly lit with modern decor. Tasting menu is $16
Michelin New American spot
Michelin rated sister restaurant of Melisse which is located in the bottom level. Came here to celebrate my parents’ anniversary and they had a little printed sign congratulating them. The ambiance is darkly lit with modern decor. Tasting menu is $
It was an ok experience for me.
It was a busy Friday night when we dined so service was a little slow, took about 45 mins til we got the second course. Over all it was ok.
A dance with my tastebuds was the themnof tonight.
Loved it all. Still thinking of the food. We just celebrated our anniversary . We got the$165 4 course meal each. Amuse bouche was given to cleanse the tastbuds. Perfect flavor of fresh and tangy. Then comes our 1st course, the egg caviar. It was an
Quiet luxury dining
Citrin is a really great, well-executed, super-fine dining restaurant deserving of its Michelin star. The room is buzzy and fun but also seems private. The staff is very well-trained and friendly. I observed the sommelier from next door do a classy j
LA's Best Restaurant
Spectacular meal at LA's best restaurant. We had a small mix up about our seating location and the staff found the perfect table for us within a few minutes on our arrival. From the moment we sat down our server Lana was making suggestions to guid
A true Michelin star restaurant!
Consistently top notch beautiful food and service. Amazing selection of house cocktails. The lobster spaghetti and ribeye are highly recommended. Worth the splurge!
Lovely Dinner at this new Michelin 1-star restaurant
Citrin has been my friend's favorite restaurant in LA, so we decided to have a cozy dinner here with a group of friends. Valet parking is available for $15 and I highly recommend it because of the neighborhood and the amount of homeless in this area
It's super rare when 1 Michelin-star restaurant offers
It's super rare when 1 Michelin-star restaurant offers happy hour, but that's what we went for. We live around the corner and wanted to try Citrin for a while now. I think many will agree, that the Michelin-star restaurant experience probably will re
Came to Citrin for a girls night and they did not
Came to Citrin for a girls night and they did not disappoint. The entire experience was like no other. We were seated immediately upon arrival. The server was extremely knowledgeable. The entire wait staff was very attentive! Wine pairings were on po
I recently stumbled upon Citrin and I have to say I was
I recently stumbled upon Citrin and I have to say I was very impressed. It was fairly busy so I recommend making a reservation, but I was able to join them at the bar for their "Glass Off". The cocktails and food were amazing, along with th
Great, casual adjunct to Melisse which it shares a building
Great, casual adjunct to Melisse which it shares a building with. Some of the Melisse favorites are available including the fantastic Lobster Bolognese.
This restaurant is one of my favorite so glad I got a
This restaurant is one of my favorite so glad I got a Michelin this year. No matter what you order here the food is always excellent. Service is always on point and very friendly. I always recommend the lobster spaghetti. Atmosphere is cozy and a fan
food was so so.
nothing special. service was the worst, it was valentines when we went there was a set menu. we were seated in the parking area and u can see the garbage container. they also overbooked. staff dsnt look happy and rushing. worst experience for v
Service was slow.
.. food was okay. Both the server and hostess tried to "squeeze more out of us" despite having a $500 bill already for 2 people. We're happy to spend the money if it's worth it... but there's way better choices in LA... don't waste your t
Booked this restaurant based on high reviews.
While the deserts were great, the main dishes served were actually pretty bad. We ordered the chefs tasting menu x2, basically tried everything. First course dishes like oysters, scallop, caviar/egg were delicious. Rest of the dishes were nothing spe
Middle of the road 1-star Michelin experience at Citrin
Middle of the road 1-star Michelin experience at Citrin tonight. Overall, carefully considered dishes, but sometimes they came together well and other times they were a bit of a cacophony of flavors that didn't necessarily work together.Highlight of
What a Disappointment! 50th AnniversaryWe went to Citrin
What a Disappointment! 50th AnniversaryWe went to Citrin for our 50th Anniversary. We had been looking at various restaurants and chose Citrin as they had numerous truffle dishes and STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING, my wife's favorite. We have had this desert
We, in Los Angeles, are very VERY lucky to have such an
We, in Los Angeles, are very VERY lucky to have such an incredible Chef (Josiah Citrin) doing all sorts of stuff for us -- from the very high end Melisse and Citrin, to Charcoal and Augies -- very affordable but still incdredible food with the same s
What a Disappointment! 50th Anniversary
We went to Citrin for our 50th Anniversary. We had been looking at various restaurants and chose Citrin as they had numerous truffle dishes and STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING, my wife's favorite. We have had this desert in 10 countries around the world and r
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Let's say Peter has a great morning and decides to take his three friends to Citrin Restaurant Santa Monica at 6 PM the same day.
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