Los Angeles - Restaurants - French

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

755 N. La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles 90069
310-659-3900

Bagatelle

In the old Boudoir space on La Cienega, the legendary NYC Bistrot Bagatelle spreads its LA wings over 2700-square feet, multiple rooms and an open patio in the best St. Tropez chic fashion. Designe... 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

452 N. Canon Dr., Los Angeles 90210
310-205-9400

Venga!

This boutique patisserie and gelateria churns out hand-crafted gelato and sorbet in flavors like salted chocolate chip cookies, banana nut and pain au chocolate. Tiramisu, macaroons and sacher ca... read more

861 N. La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles 90069
310-289-1294

Rose

This 1960s, St. Tropez-inspired cafe next to Nobu on La Cienega features indoor and outdoor seating, a French Riveria decor theme and a communal table. The one dish not to miss on the menu: musse... 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

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

8475 Melrose Pl., Los Angeles 90069
323-651-5950

Bastide

Joe Pytka is famous in this town. Maybe not for the right reasons, but then, who is? Bastide has been a foodie favorite from day one, generally appealing to those with cash and hours to spend. New ... read more

235 N. Canon Dr., Los Angeles 90210
310-271-9910

Bouchon

The second floor of a posh building in Beverly Hills houses the LA outpost of Chef Keller's unassailable restaurant empire, where upscale bistro fare is served in an atmosphere of refined elegance.... 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

101 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles 90401
310-319-3111

FIG

There's not just a chef, there's a forager, too. The job entails visiting California farms and bringing the goods from their dirt to your mouth. Restaurant is hotel-adjacent and looks like it, too.... 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

1855 Industrial St., Los Angeles 90021
213-405-1434

Church & State

Steve Arroyo's French-flavored baby was average at first, but Walter Manzke, foodie god, stepped in and elevated it beyond all reasonable expectations. Frisee salad, onion soup - classics done at t... read more

1521 N. Vine St., Los Angeles 90028
323-466-5400

Cafe Was

Ivan Kane started and ended the burlesque scene in L.A. Moved on to bigger things now: namely, dinner. Cafe Was does the upscale bohemian thing with flair (flair might be Ivan's middle name): the g... read more

8479 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles 90069
323-782-1104

Comme Ça Brasserie

A great cocktail list sets the tone at this stylish bistro. Vibrant. That also means loud. Prepare to shout, but delish drinks will soothe an aching throat. Burger elicits instant fame. Food critic... read more

7465 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles
323-651-0915

The Foundry On Melrose

The Other Greenspan raises our interest rate in the Miracle Mile movement of passionate gourmets pushing real food in artful directions far beyond freshness and form. French wine pairings and techn... read more

8338 W. 3rd St., Los Angeles 90048
323-653-3300

Ortolan

Recalls the restaurant Monica Bellucci and her French hubby, The Merovingian, dined at in Matrix Reloaded. A similar crowd can be seen here on certain on nights. Test-tubed and shot-glassed food ma... read more

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