Best Restaurants with a Tasting Menu in Pacific Palisades

Everyone knows their prices are very high, but usually great food. But the $100 white truffle pasta special was a total scam. And not good. And no fresh truffle.

What is so great about the food is that it is orepared meticulously with lush combos of taste. Duck ragout is always great and had the pumpkin soup which was off the charts. The beef is exceptional and cooked to perfection. And you better not leave before you have the souffles - perfectly cooked, just the right amount of sweet and the texture is not too liquid.

We ate lunch at the Penthouse on Thanksgiving day. The restaurant was fully staffed and the service was very attentive. The prix fixe meal was delightful from starters, to entrees, and to desserts, with a platter of traditional side dishes as well. There were excellent choices for the vegetarians, and a spectacular view of the coast from the 16th floor. Of special note were the butternut squash soup, the pumpkin ravioli, the maitaki mushrooms, and the salted caramel cheesecake, each adorned with creative and scrumptious embellishments. We were grateful for this beautiful meal.

Exceptional tasty with great variety and creativity. This is THE best special occasion restaurant in Los Angeles. I have gone to Melisse for years and it never disappoints.