French

I just went to Melisse the other day. Personally, I think it is the best French cuisine in LA. The chef continually creates new wonderful dishes every once in a while. Their appetizers are great. This time I went, the chef had a special menu of Kobe beef. There were several items, but unfortunately on the day I went, they only had the Kobe tartar. So I had that; it was really great. For entree, I had lamb loin, but I didnt like it that much because it is dominated by a sweet flavor. I remember, though, that last time I went, their lamb chop was certainly superb. Although it is a French-American restaurant, I think their pasta is one of the best I've had in LA. They have a special menu of truffles which are prepared with pastas -- absolutely divine. Another highlight was their desert plates. I ordered the Chocolate, Chocolate, Chocolate plate. It was a combination of Souffle, ice cream, and another chocolate which I forgot. Overall, I think this place is the best French I've had in LA.

Their address is 1104 Wilshire Blvd.(at 11th Street), Santa Monica. Phone number: 310-395-0881. And they are closed on Sunday and Monday.