Chef
Josiah Citrin
Chef & Owner, Mélisse
- Discipline
- Chef
- Based in
- Los Angeles, California, United States
- Venue
- Mélisse · Restaurant
Known for
- Two Michelin stars at Mélisse
- One Michelin star at Citrin
- Culinary philosophy 'In Pursuit of Excellence'
i. Biography
Career Arc
Formal culinary formation can start before a dedicated trade school kitchen; in this case, Josiah Citrin’s training at Santa Monica High School is the given starting point for a Los Angeles career built around restaurant craft at different levels of service. The current work is divided across ownership, cooking, and partnership: Josiah is owner and head chef of Citrin, owner of Charcoal Venice, and partner of Dear Jane’s.
Present Day
Range is the operating condition here: Michelin-starred dining and simpler restaurant food are both part of the same working practice. As Citrin puts it, “I love that at work, I get to do both – the Michelin-starred fancy stuff, and this simpler food, at my new place, Charcoal.”
Signature
The named signatures on record are At Mélisse and For his final-meal menu.
Honors
Josiah Citrin has received Michelin Guide — Two Stars for Mélisse (2007). Recognition has come through Michelin’s restaurant assessment: Two Michelin stars for Mélisse and One Michelin star for Citrin.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Josiah
Who is Josiah Citrin?
Josiah Citrin is chef and owner.
Where did Josiah Citrin train or study?
Josiah Citrin trained at Santa Monica High School.
What recognition has Josiah Citrin received?
Two Michelin stars for Mélisse.
