Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Sunday, December 28, 2008
Melograno's New Year's Eve Menu

torchon of foie gras, persimmon chutney, crostini
wine: glass of sparkling Prosecco
• Crema di corallo e aragosta •
lobster bisque, grilled slipper lobster tail and basil oil
wine: Fiano, Mandrarossa, Sicilia
• Ravioli di funghi al burro di pomodoro e tartufo nero •
freshly made ravioli filled with seasonal wild mushrooms, sautéed in a light winter black truffle and tomato butter sauce
wine: Merlot, Conti Brandolini d’ Adda “Vistorta”, Grave del Friuli
• Merluzzo al forno con stufato di patate •
baked Alaskan black cod, scalloped potato, parsnip gratin, pomegranate syrup
wine: Pinot Nero, Maso Poli “Superiore”, Trentino
OR
• Bue brasato al melograno e mele •
braised beef short ribs in apple-pomegranate jus, soft yellow corn polenta and heirloom vegetables
wine: Bonarda, Dino Torti, Oltrepo’ Pavese
• Tortino di cioccoloato con salsa al rhum •
warm chocolate cake, served with rhum crème anglaise and berry puree
wine: Port, Dow’s 20yr Tawny, Douro)
Cost - $100 per person, plus tax and service
($75 without wine)
Valet parking available in front with validation for $6.00.
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Melograno is Hollywood's New Lunch Hotspot
Melograno Lunch is served Tuesday through Friday from 11:30am – 2:00pm
ANTIPASTI e INSALATE
Cuori di Carciofo e Ruchetta con Parmigiano (v)
Baby artichoke hearts tossed with shaved parmesan cheese and lemon dressing over wild arugula and frisee lettuce $13.50
Rosto di Cappone e Castagne Candite
Cold capon roulade over white lettuce and candied chestnut, lemon hazelnut dressing $11.50
Stracci di Salmerino e Limone ai Capperi
House cured wild Chinook salmon, preserved lemon and caper dressing, American caviar, mixed organic lettuce $9.50
Carpaccio di Bue Arrosto
Charred rare beef tenderloin, mixed lettuce and light citronette dressing $16.50
Barbabietole e Caprino con Bagna Cauda (v)
Slow roasted organic baby beets, rainbow lettuce, pan roasted goat cheese cake and light bagna cauda dressing $13.50
(v) Vegetarian
Le ZUPPE
Zucca e Amaretti (v)
Organic butternut squash soup flavored with amaretto cookies and cinnamon $5.75
Our soups are made fresh daily and Dairy Free.
Di Oggi
Daily specials - ask your server
Le PASTE e il RISO
Tagliolini al Pomodoro (v)
Fresh angel hair pasta sautéed with organic tomato sauce and extra virgin olive oil $11.50
Taglierini al Brasato di Lepre e Melograno
Fresh angel hair pasta served with Barolo wine braised Hare and pomegranate reduction sauce $16.50
Penne al Ragu di Salsiccia
Short pasta sautéed with our own House cured sausage and pecorino cheese $13.50
Tagliatelle Nere ai Gamberetti, Ruchetta e Burro di Tartufo
Fresh black squid ink tagliatelle sautéed with rock shrimp, wild arugula, medley of cherry tomatoes and black truffle butter $14.50
La CARNE e il PESCE
Filetto di Sogliola al Dragoncello
Oven baked Petrale sole, tarragon butter sauce over parsnips mash $19.75
Spalla di Maiale
Braised pork shoulder over soft polenta, heirloom vegetables and braised jus $15.50
Brasato di Bue al Barolo e Polenta
Slowly braised beef with Barolo wine and pomegranate with soft yellow corn soft polenta $16.75
Bistecca ai Ferri
10 oz. Prime strip steak with organic heirloom vegetables and pomegranate reduction $24.75
Radiconi al Forno (v)
Roasted seasonal organic root vegetable plate $12.00
(v) Vegetarian
We choose organic or all natural, nitrate and hormone free ingredients whenever possible.
Prices and menu items are subject to change.
6541 Hollywood Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90028
323-465-6650
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Melograno's Simpler Sundays
Chef Alberto Lazzarino is offering a special Sunday Three Course Prix Fixe Dinner.
Antipasti
Glass of Prosecco
Soup Or Salad
Pasta
Gnocchi Or Pasta
Dolce
Dessert
Coffee Or Tea
Only $35, plus tax and gratuity
Melograno
6541 Hollywood Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90028
323-465-6650
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Thursday Wine Collector's Night at Melograno
On Thursday evenings Melograno will feature “Wine Collector’s Night,” an event dedicated to everyone who has been saving "that special bottle" for the right moment.
Each week focuses on a specific grape varietal or wine region and Chef Alberto will create specials which pair perfectly with the “Theme.” So, run to your cellar and bring that special bottle to Melograno.
Valet parking available on Hudson (rear of building) with validation for $6.00.