LA'S MODERN ITALIAN DINING DESTINATION NUMERO UNO
Il Grano has long been a neighborhood gem.
This intimate space, tucked into a bustling stretch of Santa Monica Boulevard in West Los Angeles,
has been a culinary oasis since its opening in 1997. Chef and Owner Salvatore Marino brings
excitement to the world of authentic Italian cooking with his seasonal, contemporary fare, including
his signature crudo, the Italian-style raw fish that earned him a James Beard nomination and which dazzles food critics and guests alike.
Market-Fresh Contemporary Italian
In the kitchen, Marino shares the same culinary devotion to both earth and sea. Remaining faithful to his Neapolitan roots, he serves the freshest seafood, dutifully rising each morning before dawn—rain or shine—to find the best catches at the local fish markets. His seafood specialties include homemade Squid Ink Bigoli Pasta with Sea Urchin Sauce; Skate Wing over Venus Black Risotto; or the open lobster raviolo.
11359 Santa Monica Blvd - West Los Angeles, CA 90025 - Tel 310 477 7886 - Email sal@ilgrano.com