Los Angeles - Restaurants - Bistro

7910 W. 3rd St., Los Angeles 90048
323-424-4767

Faux Pas Bistro

This neighborhood bistro offers California-inspired French food, like pizzettes with parmesan and arugula, chicken cordon bleu, quiche, and trout almondine. Mimosas are poured freely, and there's a... read more

6221 Franklin Ave., Los Angeles 90028
323-871-2026

Papilles

This Parisian-style bistro is a welcome addition to some of the stuffier French offerings Los Angeles has to offer. The small space is outfitted with dark wood tables, flea-market art finds, and ... read more

9360 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles 90212
310.273.1400

Caulfield's at the Thompson Beverly Hills

Caulfield’s, an homage to the irreverent J.D. Salinger character, is an appropriately unflashy place, with dark leather banquets, a mahogany bar, deco lighting fixtures and an almost tavern-l... read more

339 N. Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles 90036
323-951-0039

Chameau Deli Bar

Transformation is complete: from casbah to modern eclectic, with red and green chairs and chalkboard menus. Said menus are now simplified: sandwiches (regular, wrapped or grilled), salads, plates o... read more

3321 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles 90404
310-586-1111

Upper West

Though this is a restaurant, the bar is large in both senses: 27 feet long, with just about every booze known to man (the more ridiculous and flavorful, the better). Dark wood and white walls. Not ... read more

43 E. Union St., Los Angeles 91103
626-844-2922

Quadrupel

Meant to look European, but channeling more of a New York vibe. High ceilings and simple chairs punctuated with crazy-huge chandeliers. The real focus here is the selection of Belgian beers. A few ... read more

6250 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles 90028
323-798-1355

Delphine

Even though it's in the W Hollywood, it's more than just a hotel restaurant. The chef's got street cred and the decor is lovely. Many rooms filled with furniture reminiscent of France, circa 1920-1... read more

3939 Cross Creek Rd., Los Angeles 90265
310-456-7977

ChocolateBox Cafe

This is, of course, a chocolate store, so there are gifts to buy as well as treats to enjoy in the cafe section. Look for all kinds of truffles and marzipans, etc. All the usual suspects, plus abou... read more

6600 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles 90028
323-962-8202

The Mercantile

Where's a classy place in Hollywood to order an impressive glass of wine? Here it is. Full selection of imported cheese and charcuterie to go with it, or go Euro style and have a croissant at the b... read more

1102 N. Brand Blvd., Los Angeles 91202
818-507-0592

Recess

Glendale isn't known for food (except the Armenian joints), especially not trendy little boites. This spot may not win any culinary awards, but residents are thrilled to have something in the other... read more

1733 Ocean Ave., Los Angeles 90401
310-434-9509

La Cachette Bistro

Century City headquarters for lunch with agents turned airy Santa Monica ginormo-boite...it works. Gives suits a chance to breathe the salt air. French classics and gastropubby stuff. Coffee-rubbed... read more

8009 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles 90048
323-951-1088

Bistro LQ

This chef is ready for prime time. A dude who compares his dinners to orgies must be, right? Meant to be famous. Bright clean restaurant leaves plenty of wallspace for art, a rotating gallery. A fe... read more

9725 Culver Blvd., Los Angeles 90232
310-842-8155

Saint Amour

Culver City's main drag is home to one of L.A.'s best restaurant rows. This particular joint might be the most elegant; luckily, not the most expensive by any stretch. Authentic bistro with traditi... read more

321 N. Robertson Blvd., Los Angeles 90048
310-271-0576

Petrossian

Petrossian has been around for ages, but it was ungainly and ignored. Closed for a while to undergo a few nips and tucks, now it's back and better than ever. The shop and deli has added a casually ... read more

1260 3rd. St. Promenade, Los Angeles 90401
310-587-1166

Monsieur Marcel

Farmers’ Market standby gets its own location in Santa Monica. A very Parisian glass and iron space serving meals and snacks. Count on freshness. Location next to the Santa Monica farmers&rsq... read more

615 N. LaBrea, Los Angeles
323-939-1148

Cube

Fully stocked shelves of gourmet European charm provide romance, quality, and flirtatious candlelit glances over worldwide selection of epic cheese, wine, and thinly sliced meats—all exotic, inexpe... read more

3926-28 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles
323-644-7511

The Cheese Store

Like free crack, this super non-free artisanal cheese gets them lining up. Chill courtyard space offers killer charcuterie and fromage split into category by which four-footed beast aided its devel... read more

1025 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Los Angeles 90291
310-396-5353

Primitivo Wine Bistro

Small n' lively outdoor gazebo next to flowering nursery and classic Joe's for hot n' cold tapas heaven. Older, smarter crowd under chandelier lighting and command of younger hotter staff. Stuffed... read more

1031 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Los Angeles 90291
310-314-0004

Lilly's

Sweet Parisian bistro fantasies are Lilly's reality. Crowd more refined than typical Corona-chugging locals. Staff plays up French thing; just play along. You can always snicker later. Walls are sm... read more

8565 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles 90069
310-659-0628

Urth Caffe West Hollywood

Planet Urth's pretty people and their damned pretty babies. Celeb-watch and model-fantasize over organic coffee, soft bagels, chicken curry Panini, and baked banana bread. Organics and confusing li... read more

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