about the chef
Franco DeDominicis hails from Paestum, located south of Naples along the italian coast. After working and learning the restaurant business in his home town, he was discovered and brought to London and then headed to the United States.
Welcome to Franco on Melrose, authentic Italian food in a beautiful outside courtyard setting, located on Melrose Ave. Chef and owner, Franco DeDominicis was the Executive Chef at the Biltmore Hotel in downtown LA for a number of years before starting his first restaurant, FRANCO on Melrose.
Perfect for an intimate, romantic dinner for two or for a large group for birthdays and we are BYOB !! The food is incredible- healthy and delicious- and very reasonably priced, and the ambiance is wonderful.
Sit al fresco dining on some of Chef Francos signature dishes- start with the fresh octopus salad or, my favorite, the fresh burrata with Italian proscuitto. Then, maybe a Franco's mom's Fusilli and Calamarata Pasta, or his signature, light and delicious lasagna.The rack of lamb and short ribs have been main course favorites along with the sea bass over vegetables. Desserts are made in house-tira misu, chocolate torte or the amazing panna cotta. Come... Enjoy...
Franco DeDominicis hails from Paestum, located south of Naples along the italian coast. After working and learning the restaurant business in his home town, he was discovered and brought to London and then headed to the United States.
| Mon-Sat | 11:30 am - 3 pm |
| Mon-Thu | 5:30 pm - 10 pm |
| Fri-Sat | 5:30 pm - 11 pm |
| Sun | Closed |
6919 Melrose Ave
Hollywood, CA 90038
Tel: (323) 934-3390
Fax: (323) 934-3340
We Accept all Major Credit Cards