Best French Restaurants In Los Angeles
Los Angeles may not have the Eiffel Tower as its landmark, but it does deliver on traditional French fare. From patisseries to cafes and bistros, there are plenty of options for French cuisine throughout Los Angeles. Here are five other great French dining destinations in LA from a previous list.
Le Petit Bistro
631 N. La Cienega Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90069
(310) 289-9797
www.lepetitbistro.us
Le Petit Bistro looks pretty close to a real bistro you'd find in France. Dark red booths and dark wood accents and floors give you an authentic vibe. Of course, the food is French and tres bien. Authentically prepared escargot de Bourgogne, onion soup gratinee and black mussels poulette are just a few traditional starters to choose from. For main courses, options include roasted chicken with herbs de Provence and served with pommes frites, imported sole 'a la Provencale' and grilled entrecote. Chocolate souffle complemented with crème anglaise, chocolate sauce and freshly made whipped cream, crepes Suzette and tarte tatin are some of the special desserts on the menu.
Monsieur Marcel at the Original Farmers Market
6333 W. 3rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 939-7792
www.mrmarcel.com
What makes Monsieur Marcel unique is that it is a French café and gourmet emporium all in one. French owner Stephane Strouk and his wife and partner Katy are dedicated to offering patrons a true French experience. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Monsieur Marcel creates simple French cuisine. Breakfast is not just a croissant. Here you can select l'omelette, French toast souffle and a croque madame. Similar to what you would find in Paris, lunch and dinner at this café is traditional featuring everything from l'oignon gratinee (traditional French onion soup) and chevre chaud salad (warm goat cheese drizzled with honey atop hydroponic butter lettuce) to beef bourguignon and trout almondine, as well as croque monsieur, several quiches and cheese fondue. Happy hour is served Monday through Friday, 3pm to 7pm, and guests can indulge in crostini, fromage a la carte and charcuterie a la carte. The Monsieur Marcel market is a fun way to explore international flavors, food items and wines.
Church & State
1850 Industrial St., Suite 100
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 405-1434
www.churchandstatebistro.com
A French bistro at heart, Church & State is located in the original and historic NABISCO bakery in the arts district of downtown Los Angeles. Diners are invited to Church & State to experience seasonal and traditional French fare. The kitchen creates classics with locally grown produce and products from humanely raised, treated and naturally fed animals, beef, lamb, cage-free poultry and sustainable seafood. Church & State menu favorites include filet de saumon, bouillabaisse, coq au vin and cassoulet, along with pommes frites, tartines, a selection of fromages and charcuterie de la maison. French wine is always on the list, along with aperitifs and artisan-style cocktails.
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La Provence Patissiere & Café
8950 W. Olympic Blvd.
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
(310) 888-8833
www.laprovencecafe.com
La Provence is a quaint and charming patissiere. Chef/pastry chef/founder Farshid Hakim puts his heart and soul into every dessert, tart and pastry he creates for his customers. As the original hot spot for French macarons, La Provence still wins over patrons. Chocolate croissants, cronuts, macarons in several distinct flavors, cupcakes, palmiers, eclairs and beautiful multi-tiered wedding cakes are freshly created each day, and beautifully displayed. La Provence is also one of the best cafes for baguettes, which are baked fresh throughout the day. Also, La Provence serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
The French Crepe Co.
Hollywood & Highland Center
6801 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, CA 90028
(323) 960-0933
www.frenchcrepe.com
When you are on the go and need to satisfy that French food craving, The French Crepe Co. makes it easy. The gist of the café's menu is really all about crepes, from the savory to the sweet. Signature crepes to order are beef stroganoff, seafood thermidor, La Paris (eggs, tomato and cheese), the French favorite La Chez Moi (made with Nutella) and La Sorbonne (a combination of fresh strawberries and chocolate sauce). Quiches (Lorraine), panini, specialty sandwiches, salads (Nicoise) and other European dishes (French cold cut platter with pate, French ham, saucisson and cornichons) are also worth tasting. French press coffees, espresso doppio and cappuccinos are also on the menu.
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