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Ronan, on Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles, has earned a Michelin Recommended distinction for its focused Italian cooking. The restaurant’s approach is direct and ingredient-driven, with a menu that changes to reflect what’s fresh and in season.
The kitchen turns out plates like wood-fired focaccia served with cultured butter or burrata, arancini di funghi with maitake and black truffle, and a steak tartare finished with calabrian chili and pecorino. A kanpachi crudo with sungold tomatoes and pink peppercorn shows a lighter, coastal side of the cooking, while the classic Caesar salad with white anchovy and crouton rounds out the list. The wine program is equally considered, with a strong focus on small producers, female winemakers, and bottles from Italy and California. Cocktails and mocktails are inventive without being fussy.
The space on Melrose is welcoming and unfussy, with outdoor seating and a private room available. Ronan is open for dinner nightly, and its presence on the Michelin guide underscores the consistent quality of its Italian cuisine. Whether you're there for a full meal or just drinks and a snack at the bar, the pace is relaxed and the service is warm.
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