Let's get the not-great stuff out of the way first. Parking in the neighborhood last night was horrendous (Dodger's game?). After circling the vicinity for 15, mins I had to turn on the hazards, run into the restaurant, explain why I was late, and resume my search. They were understanding and nice about it, but this restaurant needs valet service. The courtyard entrance is very dreary. The property tenants should pool their resources and get some planters. A little would go a long way. Once inside, the restaurant could not be more charming. It reminded me a lot of Chez Panisse, a mini version. It's in a cottage (not sure whether it's Craftsman, but it sure has that vibe). The team is very warm and all seem personally invested in the quality and uniqueness of the dishes. And every dish was indeed unique and delicious, using lots of ingredients I had never heard of (which is saying something) and which all married to create amazing flavor combinations that felt surprising and familiar all at one. If anything, the thing that impresses me the most about Baby Bistro is the chef's palate. Impeccable. Our server was great. Casual. Amiable. Professional. Low-touch but there when you needed him. We took his advice and ordered everything on the main menu. The pacing is great, the portions are small but not stingy, and the sequence is thoughtful. We didn't walk away full or hungry. It was just right. And zero guilt. Whether or not they were actually healthy, all of the dishes felt clean, nutritious and whole...without any sacrifice to flavor or format. I'm not sure how to characterize the cuisine. Farm-to-table, but more than that. Japanese inspired, but more interesting than that. California cuisine, not really, but a cousin. The preparations were pretty sophisticated yet utterly original AND approachable...Again, tip of the hat to the chef. Do I recommend? 100% read more

I truly wish I could have loved Baby Bistro. Emmy was a wonderful server / host for our table as she carefully explained the different elements to each dish. However, much of the culinary experience fell flat. Starting off with the wine, skip the orange and white wine. If you want wine, then opt for the red. Limited selection for the wine. Onto the food: There was so much potential, but things were either overly salted, overly vinegared, or just dull. I didn't fully understand the story behind the food either. - Onion bread with pimento cheese and mushroom spread: one of the better dishes but nothing to hit home about. Great bread but confusing choice of spread atop - Mussels: Vinegar dressing brightened things and masked the brininess of the mussels. I understood the intent of why the potatoes, marigold tomatoes, and celtuce were added to the dish. Execution may have fallen a bit short as I could not see how each of these extra elements added to the dish - Salad of fried peppers: Skip. For Koreans, this is the exact green pepper banchan we grew up eating. Not exactly worth $17. - Squid sausage: This seems to have been the chef's take on Korean squid soondae. Conceptually innovative, but the execution fell short. The breadcrumbs added texture / dimension, but boy... oh boy... was it overly salted (felt like a salt bomb). I hope the next iterations of this dish are better - Fig special: Skip. I understand why the vinegary sauce plated the dish, but either the sour notes were overly amplified or was a misfit. - Salmon: Beautifully cooked, but again, everything else about this dish fell flat. What was I supposed to experience or feel? How does this tie into the menu story? - Dessert: One of the highlights for the evening. Tapioca pudding with strawberry jam and lemon zest. Restrained, refined, and beautiful symphony of flavors. read more

Baby Bistro has been open now for a little over a year and first started as a pop-up. The cuisine is inspired and difficult to categorize as any specific genre. But delicious is the best way to describe it. They offer both a seasonal prix fixe menu (which they encourage) and a la carte dishes as well. We opted for the prix fixe menu of which you only need one order for two people: all dishes are to be shared. We started with a thick house bread that had an amazing green bean remoulade on top. Very tasty and filling. The next dish was a summer melon cubed with spices including an interesting choice of thinly sliced hot pepper. The third dish was a scallop crudo that had a freshness and vibrancy that made the dish sing. One of our favorite dishes was the whole prawns, heads and all ( there were four generous prawns) in a spicy sauce (I should have written down the ingredients) on top of what I think was orzo. Just incredible. The last entree was a smoked king salmon, perfectly cooked to the point of doneness without over-cooking. It too was amazing. For dessert we had a tapioca served over strawberry jam that ended the dinner perfectly. They have a well curated wine list, mostly French and from small producers. We had a 2015 Malbec which was slightly earthy and fruit forward (not a fruit bomb) which drank beautifully for $64.00. The total bill including a 20% tip (thank you for not hitting us up for a kitchen surcharge...just include it in the price of the food) was $281.00. Not a cheap meal but considering the quality, thoughtful preparation and service I feel the experience justified the cost. Don't be surprised if this chef/owner captures a Michelin star (or two) down the line in which case you'll be wishing you came here when it was a value! Well done! read more

My new favorite restaurant in LA. The menu is 6 hand-written items with the option to add on something else +/- bread. It's designed to be a tasting for two that preserves the diner's ability to opt out without further explanation. We did it all, and that's the way to do it. Every item is amazing, and the menu changes so often you need to get it before it's gone. The signature Onion Bread, Foxglove tops every menu, and it's topped with a cold concoction of green bean and tomato with a stripe of creamy cheese. Unbeknownst to us, we just happened to hit their one-night guest-chef collab with Heritage, and for that we got the Cannonball Cabbage, Anchovy. As expected from Heritage, the cabbage is stellar but the portion is small. The Scallop, Basil belongs to Baby, a citrusy with smoky sophistication. The supplemental Salad of Frying Peppers is a play on textures, and a good precursor to the rich Blue Prawns, Cucumber. The shrimp are great, but the shrimp heads are what make it memorable. The King Salmon, Green Garlic is perfectly cooked, and the Yogurt, Herb Tea dessert has tea jelly cubes and lots of fun flavors. To me, Baby Bistro is "LA fine dining". The ambiance is California-casual, friendly service with plenty of chill. Each dish is exquisite, and it sets the standard to which LA fine dining should aspire. read more

This is a delightful little place in a delightful little neighborhood on a corner in this cluster of buildings that's very unusual. The servers are extremely knowledgeable about the menu and the dishes. It's a very shareable menu with very tapas sized plates. You could pretty much order the entire menu it's so small and that would be just about enough. I think the only thing we didn't order was the sweet bread. The components of these dishes that make up the flavor profiles are so unusual when they're explained to you. You don't get how this is all gonna work together, but when you taste it, it all works together perfectly. Everything was very delicious and the swordfish was like sushi level swordfish. It wasn't dense like a steak which normally swordfish is; it was very light. Having said that, both me and my friend liked our experience there but it wasn't a place we think we would go back to. It's kind of one of those places where it's like, all right, we tasted it. We're good. I guess I'll have to check back and see when they change the menu up and see what else is on there. The whole staff is made up a very lovely nice people, but I just didn't see it being a go to spot on my list of restaurants. read more

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One of the most delicious and memorable meals I've had in a while! We went to Baby Bistro for dinner as a group of 4 last night and all fell in love with the place. Everything was impeccable, from the cozy ambiance in and outside the bungalow to the warm and friendly wait staff. It was recommended to order each of the 6 dishes on the menu for every 2 people so we did just that and added one of the two side to share and wine pairing. We loved the inventive dishes and thoughtful preparation that highlighted the flavor and texture of different seasonal ingredients. Every dish was so interesting to try, and we appreciated that there's no gimmick, just excellent food prepared with a lot of care. The menu changes every several months or weeks which is a slight bummer cuz I'd love to eat the exact same meal again but also exciting so we have a reason to revisit soon! read more

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A literal hidden gem in LA! Not kidding, we were at the host stand and still not certain we found it, but I am so happy we did!. It's really cute and quirky inside and I love the open kitchen. We were seated in a very tight, but functional space bear the back. My only issue with the whole experience was the hard and unforgiving wooden seating and bulky footings on the tables that left no comfortable spot to set my huge feet. Service, from Luis, was excellent. Very engaging, offered suggestions and knew menu very well. Food runners were all great, too, including the Chef! A true team effort. As for the food, we loved everything. We chose 'tasting menu' and portions were kinda perfect for two. Dishes were creative, fresh, and delectable. Onion Bread is a must, and it's almost diabolical how craveable it is. I'd go just for that! Of couse, I suspect most dishes will change for seasons and availability, but if it's there, DO NOT MISS IT! Good wines available! An absolute gem that is worth your time! read more

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Such a cute spot! From the moment I walked in I knew I would have a great time at Baby Bistro, it feels like eating at a friend's place. I also love how the music isn't too loud and you can actually hear your friend's speak. Service is incredible, everyone was very friendly and happy to share their favorites on the menu. We ended up ordering the whole menu including the extra broccoli salad. I was certainly impressed by the plating, flavor combos, and unique tastes but there was nothing I thought "I'd love to come back and eat that again", but maybe that's the point! Either way I love how fresh the ingredients were. Definitely pricey. read more

Baby Bistro - Salad Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Came here for a 6th-anniversary dinner and fell in love with the vibes at Baby Bistro. Sitting at the kitchen counter was the best choice!! it was so entertaining to watch the kitchen team in action. We went through 5-6 plates and each one was better than the last. I'm still thinking about that bread dish with the mousse and pickled cucumbers... it's a absolute must-try! The wine list is curated perfectly to match the menu. If you're looking for a cute and intimate spot near Downtown with high-quality small bites, this is it. read more

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I 'm someone always on the lookout for new restaurants to try, but I typically first read what other reputable sources have to say before trying it myself and forming my own opinion. So when Baby Bistro received a glowing write-up in the very reputable New York Times (not even a local newspaper!), I knew I had to try it. I actually cancelled my second visit to the excellent Baroo restaurant to come here. Baby Bistro is located in Victor Heights, a mostly residential area between Chinatown and Dodger Stadium. It's pehaps best known for Eastside Italian Deli down the street, very popular with law enforcement and regular folks. Baby Bistro is in a cluster of bungalows collectively called Alpine Courtyard. There are 4 eateries, a coffee house and a tattoo parlour here. The largest, a traditional Craftsman with a large porch and stonework, houses a branch of Cassell's Burgers and vegan bakery Bakers Bench, which I've tried--excellent! Perilla LA, an acclaimed banchan place, is in a converted garage. Baby Bistro and Heavy Water Coffee are in converted bungalows. Baby Bistro is petite in size with a reported 35 seats. Inside there are 3 dining rooms with an Arts and Crafts feel, plus a lovely outdoor "porch". Chef/owner Miles Thompson was hands-on at the stove, and then everywhere else in the open kitchen. Business partner Andy Schwartz, who curated the wine list (I don't partake), was working the front. The evening I was here was the same night the Los Angeles Times was holding their "101 Best Restaurants in Los Angeles" gala; Mr's Thompson and Schwartz would later depart to attend, where they would find out where Baby Bistro placed in the rankings. It was #51. Neighbour Perilla LA was #18. I was seated in the second dining room, which has the best view of the kitchen. The menu is also petite, printed in a beautiful typeface that, my server told me, is based off Chef Thompson's own penmanship. You see it on the website too. Parties of 2 or more are advised to order the entire menu or multiples thereof. As a solo diner, I ordered everything except the octopus main and the house bread and snap pea salad add-ons. Each dish lists only 2 ingredients, but of course all are more complex. Note also the dishes offered change frequently. There weren't a lot of non-alcoholic beverage options, I chose a cold barley tea that came not iced, but in a tea cup. My five dishes were: 1) Onion Bread/Brebis. Delish bread topped with squiggles of sheep's milk cheese and pickled cauliflower. 2) Spaghetti Squash/Passionfruit. There were many more ingredients in this dish, including a dusting of cheese. 3) Spiny Lobster/Yuzu. A yummy tartare of sorts. 4) Pork/Apple. Perfectly cooked wedges of pork loin separated by dollops of apple puree. There were leaves on top, but I don't remember what kind. 5) Pine nut/Rhubarb. I think these fine dessert cookies have been on the menu from the start. They are topped with a vegetable cream (did the server say cucumber or broccoli?) and chunks of rhubarb. Homey, cozy and unassuming, yet elegant and original, in a charming setting that feels like someone's home. read more

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There were 6 of us and we had everything on the menu fired 3 times. It was the perfect amount of food. We enjoyed every dish... with some liking one dish over another. The only dish that was split in decision was the squid risotto. The 3 asians liked it and the 3 non-asians didn't care for it. The restaurant is super quaint and charming. Perfect for a romantic date night. And the staff were fantastic... super friendly, helpful & attentive. read more

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Love grabbing a meal here; it's like having a really good meal at a friend's place. But maybe by candlelight cause it can be a bit dark. It's such a small meal, but you can't go wrong with any of the choices. I adore the bread the most, but if I have a quibble, it's that it can all be a touch heavy on the acidity so if you order the whole menu, it can taste a tiny repetitive. Service is always friendly and unrushed, and I love that they have a tasty non-alcoholic drinks. read more

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We came here to celebrate my birthday with a group of six. I love that the menu is small, and based on our server's recommendations, we ordered two of each dish, plus one vegan version of each since one of our friends has a lactose allergy. They were super accommodating and adjusted all the dishes, which was awesome, though, of course, not quite as good as the original versions. We also ordered three bottles of wine recommended by our server, and they definitely have great taste! The only small critique we have is about the cookie dish... we found that the extra cream at the bottom made it a bit messy to pick up, especially since there was already plenty of cream on top. read more

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This restaurant is located in what feels like a converted house inside of a complex that currently houses a handful of other wonderful spots. (I've been to a few of them now). This location is in an adjacent area of the edge of Chinatown and Dodger Stadium and has the ethos of giving a hidden gem feel to every spot located here. The menu, like its decor, is very minimalist. It also changes up as I was told that my visit is around the time they just changed up their menu for fall. It's designed for a pair to order everything on the menu. I would describe it as almost a set tasting menu with a sprinkle of 'choose your own adventure'. The vibe: I felt like I was at a nice dinner party that you see in dialog driven indie movies where the hosts are very wealthy, but you're unsure what they actually do for income. And you are isolated at your own table vs. having a seat at a much larger table. The host and server interacted with me more like I was a friend vs. a customer. I didn't get a chance to see where all the seating was, but I don't think the capacity is a lot, which I feel allows the maestros in the kitchen to focus their attention on each dish that heads to the tables. An overall note on the food - I thought the balance of the flavors and textures were excellent. At least on the dishes that I had. The way I was eating everything on and cleaning my plates, I was worried the folks clearing my table thought I haven't eaten in days, haha. I ordered: - Onion bread, Franklin's Teleme: delicious creamy cheese on a slightly crisp onion bread that soaks and adds its own flavors. Dining solo, they were able to cut the order in half. - Ankimo, salted plum: monkfish liver is probably my favorite thing to order at sushi restaurants, so I was happy to see this on the menu. Well prepared and the sauce added the acidity to balance the flavor of the Ankimo - Pork belly, figs: delicious. Sharp flavors from the figs to offset the richness from the pork belly. You would think pork belly is a slam dunk, but I recently had it at a restaurant where it wasn't balanced enough and the pork belly just came off as too rich. Well done here. BONUS: Chef Miles Thompson personally came to my table to drop off this dish off himself and explained the process of making it! I was by myself and full, so I couldn't order any more or the dessert even though I wanted to. Maybe next time with a bigger group. Because of the size, I'm worried this place will be hard get a table at some point. I think I may have been lucky as a walk in on a random Tuesday evening. I was able to park around the corner on the street and at the time, there was plenty of parking. read more

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Love the homey vibes of this restaurant and how intimate it could be! The service is also wonderful, but the food has not much to be desired... I think the chef was a little too eager and went overboard with his creations. The common thing that all of the dishes have is how sour they are. Yuzu this, citrus that - it can really overwhelm your palette with nothing sweet or savory enough to balance out the entire menu. Speaking of menus, the entire thing is enough food for 2 people - add the wine pairing to it and it's already as expensive as several fine dining restaurants in LA that are more elevated than this one. I'd come back when the menu seems more balanced with its flavor profiles and if they're able to make it a little more affordable. read more

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My favorite restaurant in all of LA! If you enjoy different flavors, textures, and interpretations of food you'll love it here. They recommend you order one of everything! A tasting menu for 2 but I'm sure they can always adjust for more! My second time here and have yet to leave disappointed. Every dish is rich in flavor and balances every ingredient perfectly. Portions may look small but it truly is the perfect size for the best meal. They have great wine pairings, and every dish is truly unforgettable. The service is phenomenal! The waiters are SO attentive, and you feel like family when you're here. The restaurant is warm lit and cozy. It's so romantic, you'll have the best time. I don't know how they do it, I've never felt attachment to a restaurant before. read more

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Loved this place! It was so vibey and perfect for a date night. The space looks like a house that was repurposed, so their kitchen is an open kitchen. Their menu is designed to be a tasting menu but you also have the option to pick and choose the items. We got the whole menu and each dish was designed for 2 people. It was perfect and the dishes were innovative and delicious. The service was great too, super friendly staff. You can find some decent parking on the street. read more

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This place is so cute. It's so cozy and really gives such a peaceful vibe. Open kitchen so you can see them preparing dishes. It's a very small space so not really good for larger parties, but they have indoor and outdoor seating. And is most definitely worth a visit at least once every season. My favorite dishes definitely have to be the onion bread and the cookie. Those two dishes I don't think can be replicated anywhere else so they stood out to me the most. I was also in love with the snappea dish. Every dish is made well and taste so fresh and intentional. The pork dish was made well, but I wish the vinegar pieces on the top or on the side because the smell was so strong, but that's just personal preference. This place was so cute and charming and will definitely be back since they told us the menu changes every two weeks. read more

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Came to Baby Bistro for my friend's birthday. It's located in quite the peculiar complex, which was a tad difficult to find. The menu is extremely limited, so much so that our server told us the way that it should be read is that it works like a tasting menu for two people. As such, we ordered everything on the menu. A quick rundown: 1. Onion Bread: Very peculiar taste. Liked the bread. The brebis (sheep's milk cheese) was very sharp tasting. I was fine with it, but I can see why people wouldn't be a fan of it. 2. Spaghetti Squash: This was definitely unique, and that can definitely be construed in a good or bad way. The cinnamon and squash made for an interesting flavor profile. As far as the dish goes, I was fine with it. But in a sequence of connective dishes, the cinnamon was a peculiar choice. 3. Ankimo: The monkfish liver was the first dish I actually liked. Nothing crazy, kept it straightforward unlike the first two dishes. Sometimes that's really all you need. 4. Fennel Caesar: I like Caesar salad, but fennel should not be used to make Caesar salad. I'll leave it at that. 5. Squid: This was squid wrapped around black rice and mushroom. Definitely the most creative item on the menu. I mostly liked the flavor profile of this one, could've skipped the kimchi-flavored onions though. 6. Spanish Mackerel: Straight-up well cooked fish. My favorite item on the menu. Could have had more of this. 7. Pine Nut: These were pine nut cookies with creme and rhubarb on top. Tasty, but nothing special. Service here was great. We got a good explanation of every dish. Our plates and utensils were constantly being refreshed. Very nice people here! Ambience here is not like your typical restaurant. You feel like you're entering someone's home rather than an actual restaurant. I guess, it is a baby bistro (pun intended). Overall, Baby Bistro is definitely of the more interesting restaurants I've been to in a while. I liked the vibe a lot, but I wasn't a fan of all the dishes as some items hit while others were misses. I respect the creativity though! read more

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So you walk into this cute bungalow. Vibe is so old school and amazing. Service is great. Luis really knew his stuff and he basically ordered for us. The only thing was a little too much bread but he accommodated for that. But truly. The number one standout was the onion bread. I hate onions. He even said 80% of customers say that and then try and fall in love. And yes. He was right. Best part of all the food. No onion in sight. Maybe a bit like sour cream and onion taste with delicious warm and crunchy bread. This is an experience that everyone should try. Why did I give this place 4 stars? Honestly it was only because communication was a bit difficult with changing reservations but still this place was great. read more

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Tried Baby Bistro as a walk-in. That was our first mistake. This restaurant is tiny, it's literally in the name. So reservation is recommended. Ambiance: We were sat outside and we would have been fine but their outdoor furniture is terrible. A long bar meant for 4 only had 2 barstools. The two low coffee tables on concrete benches were cold and painful. We grabbed 2 wooden chairs to help the situation. Why not set up proper bistro tables & chairs outside with heaters? Food: They say everything can be ordered a la carte but meant to be ordered as a whole and it's coursed for 2. We ordered the full tasting menu. 1. Onion bread with cheese & cauliflower- this was an A minus. Bread and cheese were warm & delicious. The pickled cauliflower topping was terrible, slimy & tasted like it came out of a jar or can. I wish they topped it with a roasted tomato or something better.You get 2 nicely sized pieces. 2. Spaghetti squash with passion fruit. This is a cold dish which made it taste super vinegar-y. It had a nice finish with the warm passion fruit paste that tasted like apple pie but that couldn't save this dish. Portion size is about 1/4 cup per person. This gets a C. 3. Lobster crudo - terrible! This gets an F. Imagine a small half cup sized bowl with miniature lobster crudo & veggies served cold Why did they cube the lobster into 3 millimeter sized cubes? Why not put it on a cracker or a piece of toast? That's the level of cheap you are getting. Why not slice it larger and allow diners to have a better taste. And it's served with teaspoons. This dish was a fail. This was not even a side dish. See photo for reference. 4. Squid - This was delicious and stuffed with rice. Flavors were great. A+. However you get one squid for 2 people. The chef needs to learn math. We're trying to have dinner. Hello. 5. Spanish Mackerel - A+ this was beautifully prepared, salty, smoky and savory. Loved this dish. But again portion was for 1 person. 6. Cookies - B - It was nutty with a custard on top that tasted like it had a hint of foie gras. A bit too rich but still delicious. Not a favorite for me. Service was attentive & great! With tax and tip at $180, this minuscule tasting menu left us hungry. So no, I would not recommend it. It's considered a "cool" date night spot but if my date took me here, I would be so disappointed. read more

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Baby Bistro is spectacular! Fiancée and I had the best time. She and I have both been chatting and smiling about the experience nonstop. Chef Miles Thompson and the whole team are bringing unique joy to people nightly. The balance between crowd-pleasing comforting food and stunning flavors, big and small, that still highlights offbeat ingredients (like celtuce, curry leaves, mice melon), plus one of the best desserts... Baby Bistro is so delicious!! read more

Love that the menu has very minimal choices, and designed to share between 2 so we tried all 6. The onion bread starter was very good, the second dish of spaghetti squash was okay, a little too citrusy for my taste. 3rd was a monkfish liver with peaches and ponzu, it was interesting, the texture like of a fishy boiled egg, the ponzu was STRONG but complimented well in small amount. The next dish was a squid and black rice and mushroom and it was fantastic. Perfect texture, savory and a hint of sweetness, perfectly seasoned. Next was a Spanish Mackerel that was also very very good. The dessert was basically a sugar cookie with a frosting. may sound basic but it was really great. Also, only wines served, no cocktails. As for the ambience, I personally prefer more of a modern and artistic aesthetic but I could appreciate the very home-y feel. Could have sworn I saw speakers but there was no music playing. The service was really great. Our waiter had a super chill vibe that I loved. Overall, it's a nice cozy, nothing flashy date night with great food. Recommend read more

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Incredible food and really fun service. I can't wait to go back even for a quick dish and bit of wine. It's perfect!

Baby Bistro is one of those tiny LA gems that makes you feel like you've stepped into someone's lovingly curated dinner party. The space is small, warm, candlelit, and intentionally unpolished in the best way -- it feels personal. The staff knows their wine inside and out, and the pairings elevate each dish without ever feeling pretentious. Everything here tastes thoughtful, calm, and deliberate. Came here with 2 others. So this was for 3 of that shared and added a wine pairing. The menu is tight, but every dish is its own little story: * Onion Bread, Brebis Shockingly good for something so simple. The onion bread is warm and fragrant, almost sweet, and the brebis (sheep's milk cheese) spreads like a soft, tangy cloud. A perfect opening bite -- comforting but elevated. * Spaghetti Squash, Passionfruit This one is so uniquely "Baby Bistro." Light, bright, and playful. The spaghetti squash has that natural buttery softness, and the passionfruit adds a tart, tropical acidity that makes the whole dish pop. It's refreshing, unexpected, and tastes like LA in a bowl. * Spiny Lobster, Yuzu The star for many people, and for good reason. The lobster is delicate, barely touched, and the yuzu brings this citrusy brightness that cuts through the richness beautifully. It's luxurious without trying too hard -- the kind of seafood dish that feels special because they let the ingredients shine. * Squid, Luxury Rice One of the more "chef-y" plates. Perfectly cooked squid--tender, lightly smoky--sits on top of rice that absolutely earns the "luxury" title. Creamy, savory, and deeply comforting. It's the kind of dish that sneaks up on you and becomes the quiet favorite. * Spanish Mackerel, Quince Bold, aromatic, and perfectly balanced. Mackerel can be intense, but here it's handled beautifully: crisp skin, buttery flesh, and the quince adds a gentle sweetness that ties everything together. A super thoughtful pairing and one of the more unique dishes on the menu. * Pine Nut, Rhubarb A light, clever finisher. The nuttiness of the pine nut meets the bright, tart rhubarb in this almost dessert-not-dessert moment. Sweet, tangy, earthy -- a refreshing end to the meal that doesn't weigh you down. * Add-ons: House Bread + Snap Pea Salad The house bread is rustic and chewy with an amazing crust -- worth the add-on. The snap pea salad is crisp, fresh, and vibrant, a nice palate cleanser among the richer plates. Overall: Baby Bistro feels like dining inside a tiny creative lab; intimate, refined, and deeply personal. The flavors are unexpected in the best ways, the ingredients are treated with respect, and the wine pairings genuinely elevate the entire experience. It's the kind of restaurant you leave thinking about long after the night ends. A small but mighty addition to LA's dining scene! Absolutely worth returning to! read more

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Wow, where do I begin, this little restaurant was some of the best food I have had in LA. Starting off with the onion bread, then strawberry leak salad and then finishing off with the pine nut and rhubarb desert. Our waiter Dylan was very welcoming, friendly and descriptive with each ingredients to our plates. I loved the atmosphere, it was quiet, unique and perfect for a late night date night. read more

A big YES on all counts. This is the kind of creative dining experience that once made up the Eastside culinary landscape. Baby Bistro is warm, unique, deeply vibey, delicious, and absolutely necessary. Having moved past dating apps this year, I found myself planning an impromptu first date with someone I'd met IRL. We threw some ideas around and then I remembered Baby Bistro, just a few blocks from my place. No reservations were showing, but I called the number and got Andy on the phone. Good name, kind fellow. He told me that they'd had a partial buyout so tables weren't available but that we could have wine and snacks in their outdoor space. Sounded like my kind of adventure and my date was down. We started our night out front with just a glass of wine, and then maybe half an hour later, we wound up getting a table. Not just any table, but a fantastic patio table right on the edge of the garden. It was absolutely perfect for conversation, a bottle of orange wine, and slow time in subdued light. The food, I could go into deep detail about the food, but instead I'll say this -- it's all very special and must be experienced to be understood. The menu speaks few words, which can be confusing, but this place is about showing up and surrendering. Onion Bread and the salad with Buttermilk Tabasco dressing were standouts but really everything was incredible. You will love it. Thank you, Baby Bistro. read more

I come to this little bungalow community frequently because I buy my vegan pastries from baker's bench and eat lunch at perilla. Once in a while I will get a burger from Cassell's and I will always leave with a cup of joe from heavy water. I noticed people hammering away at this particular bungalow and then noticed all the people I follow on socials were whispering about this place. We snagged a resy spot for Tuesday night on the patio for four people. There's about 6 things on the menu and 3 add ons and it's recommended to fire the whole menu! It's for two people so it's a good amount of food. We also did the wine pairing but split it ($50). Everything we ate was unexpected and amazing! My favorite dish was probably the first of the night - the onion bread with liptauer. I don't think I ever had liptauer until tonight. The most beautiful was the turnip, tofu which also came with raspberries and dukkah seasoning. Just, a lot of flavors and textures I never thought of combining. The cucumber and squid was my husband's favorite. I grew up eating raw squid so it wasn't new to me but it could be an interesting texture if you're not used to it. The flavors were Japanese though my husband said it also reminded him of Mediterranean flavors. The fish and beef were the most standard. The dessert was the most anticipated since I saw pics of this before coming here (pine nut, rhubarb) but I think it needed a bit more rhubarb because pine nuts and the breading and the mousse was very dense and nutty and I need a bit more bite (but I am also notoriously picky about dessert because I'm a zero sugar level boba kind of girl). The service was amazing. Andy attended to us frequently, talking about wine and checking in on us. I spotted Miles also attending to diners. Love the high touch (sorry, had to) experience. Eating here was exciting because of the novel flavors, textures, and feeling like you've stumbled upon a hidden gem. The part that's a bit hard is the pricing. You definitely feel like the price reflects the quality and novelty but the menu is definitely set up like a tasting menu. Even though you can opt out of things, for ppl with fomo and decision fatigue and in a celebratory mood, it's just easier to fire the whole menu. Is it fine dining? Is it a bistro? It's somewhere in between but in this economy it will be hard to keep going back frequently. However, will I go back to celebrate a special occasion especially when the menu changes again to re-experience Miles's flavorful concoctions? You bet. read more

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10/10, I can confidently say there's nowhere else quite like this on the LA food scene right now. The menu is deceptively brief but each dish is intentional and has a clear place. We were lucky enough to have Alex himself on our table who explained the whole concept (we ordered one of everything including the add ons) and he was also enough nice enough to open up a bottle of wine my husband was interested in that wasn't part of the wine pairing. Special shout out to the pine nut cookie dessert course which while incredibly rich and delicious but was also not overly sweet, aka the ultimate Asian compliment you can get on a dessert. Parking is street but was pretty easy to find even on a Saturday night. read more

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I'm so happy this opened!! We've been to a couple of Baby Bistro popups in the past and I've been dying to have more of Chef Miles' culinary creations. My husband and I had dinner here this past weekend, and it was delightful. The restaurant is in a little courtyard of bungalows-turned-eateries. The space is so charming and cozy inside (lots of warm wood and warm lighting) and they have a cute lil patio out back too! Our server was super friendly and walked us through the menu. They have a small menu that rotates seasonally, so they'll switch a few items up every couple months. My husband and I shared a glass of the Chardonnay and decided on 5 dishes. We started with the onion bread with liptauer cheese. This was SO GOOD. I would honestly come back just to have this with a glass of wine. It was salty/tangy from the cheese and rich from soft onions on top. Next was the turnips with silken tofu and raspberries, topped with dukkah. The sauce and berries added a sour punch and the dukkah added a nutty savory note with its sesame, pistachio, and cumin. Really interesting flavor combo! Next up was the raw squid with smashed cucumber. This was really delightful. I think it was served with mint and sumac. It was tangy and refreshing. Then came the coulotte, which consisted of a couple steak pieces served with woodear mushrooms and (pickled?) celery. The steak melted in our mouths and was so flavorful! We ended up ordering a side of bread to sop up the juices left on the plate. I also have to mention that the bread itself is INSANELY FLUFFY. It's so freakin good. I think it's the same bread used in the onion bread dish and has carraway seeds baked into it. The last (dessert) course was two pine nut cookies topped with a cucumber cream and slices of rhubarb on top. While the cookies were buttery and rich, the cream and rhubarb balanced out the dessert and lightened it up. Overall, it was a really excellent meal. The prices weren't cheap, especially for the portion sizes, but the quality of everything was 5 stars. There wasn't a thing that I wouldn't reorder. Can't wait to return and bring some friends with us to hopefully enjoy the back patio next time :) read more

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This place has always been on my radar since their pop-up days so I was very excited to see they now have a brick and mortar place!! I cannot recommend this place enough after the experience my friend and I had here. The service here is absolutely amazing; I felt like I was having conversation with close friends and all the workers were so accommodating and lovely We decided to get one of everything on the menu (which I highly recommend) and it is very rare for a restaurant to have all the dishes hit the mark, but Baby Bistro is a rare gem putting out delicious and innovative dishes that ALL tasted delicious. We were especially blown away by the balance of umami and tartness of the onion bread dish and just the richness of the grilled shrimps (get the extra bread trust us). Overall, highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a large variety of delectable dishes and a chill ambiance! read more

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What an absolutely stellar experience. This place is TINY, TINY TINY, one might go so far as to call it a baby bistro. The move is the move - order everything and treat it as a tasting menu, you won't regret it. Everything is delicious and some dishes change, according to our server, but the squash and passionfruit dish was life-elevating, and that cookie at the end, wow. Wine selection is BLISSFUL and smart and FUN. Bring some folks you love here and you'll have an incredible time. read more

Loved the limited menu, the cozy decor and wonderful service. The only constructive feedback is that the acid was high for me with many of the dishes. read more

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I haaaate to be a food critic like this but this one was kind of a miss as far as the food goes . Service was great and vibes were very cute - basically like the inside of someone's house. Food overall was cooked well and I left very full, but the combo of flavors was not it. Onion bread had a kind of vegetable that I'm assuming was supposed to mimic a type of Asian vegetable with a heavy dollop of spicy mayo. I mostly tasted spicy mayo and bread :D Not pictured here but there was a daikon seaweed dish with mustard seeds - daikon usually has a crunch texture when outside of a soup dish but in this instance it was soft. Sword fish that was supposed to be a main was soooo salty :D the Uni risotto was good but very heavy in the cream I also did not taste any uni. The pine nut cookies were good though? Everything was either too creamy or had too much sauce or was too salty and for me personally the flavor combinations did not work - but food is subjective and I understand that! read more

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Absolutely magical place! Food, wine, ambiance, staff. Must go spot if you're in Los Angeles. read more

Baby Bistro - Homemade pine nut cookies - simply delicious! - Salad Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The prices are a bit on the higher side, but the food was beautifully presented and truly delicious. It's located in a quiet spot behind Heavy Water coffee shop, right next to Perilla. Parking can be a little challenging, but the charming atmosphere makes it well worth the effort--an excellent choice for a date. The service was also exceptional read more

Baby Bistro - chicken sausage - Salad Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Such a hidden gem! Every aspect is pitch perfect. I dream of the pine nut cookie desert and the wait staff is delightful - can't wait to return! read more

I don't want to be hyperbolic, but this feels very clearly like the evolution of fine dining. OK that does seem hyperbolic, but stay with me: The era of the 12-15 course tasting menu, with its fussy theatrics, 3+ hour dinners, exorbitant cost, and "show off" dishes, feels over. What we're craving now is this: a comfortable, approachable neighborhood spot that makes you feel like you're friends with the staff (even if you're not) while also producing world-class food. That's exactly what Baby Bistro delivers, and I'm all for it. Sure, I could nitpick a few dishes. The tofu and turnip leaned more on vinegar and sesame than balance, feeling a bit like a "look what I can do" chef stunt. The prawns and tomato offered surprisingly little tomato flavor for late summer. But these are small notes on what was otherwise an experience that's incredibly hard to find in a restaurant. Also, to be clear, what they're doing right as far as tasty food - onion bread, surf clams, chicken sausage (What!??! Who does chicken sausage? But it's so delicious) and pine nut cookie - far outweighs any bumps in the road. The staff is fully bought-in, and it shows. The space is an A+--and for a place that could easily pack in three or four more tables, they chose not to. That's a huge green flag. Bumping elbows at a "hot" spot is an instant turn-off, and Baby Bistro clearly values guest experience over squeezing in a few extra covers. Honestly, I lose track of all the things they're doing right. But this clearly feels like the perfect next step in fine dining--precise, thoughtful, but stripped of unnecessary fuss. And while I could break down every dish, I'll just say this: the first bite (onion bread with whatever magic they put on it) and the last bite (pine nut cookie, also magic on top) are as perfect a bookend to a meal as I can remember. When a dinner starts and ends that flawlessly, the whole night feels damn near perfect. read more

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Food was good but a bit underwhelming based on expectations. It had some stand outs like the toast and the dessert. The wine was great. Service was good and made up for slow seating despite reservation. Vibes were great. 3.5-4 read more

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Walking into Baby Bistro feels like you just broke into your cool art friend's house, but instead of judgmental roommates, there are servers who actually want you there. It's in a Victorian cottage, which makes you feel like you're about to be served tea with Jane Austen, except Jane never made shrimp toast this good. The pepper shrimp toast with culantro is basically the Beyoncé of appetizers. It's crunchy, spicy, and way too good to share, so don't even try. Every dish is fresh and creative, the cocktails are dangerously drinkable, and the whole place feels like it's winking at you like, "Yes, we know we're cute." Come for a date, a flex, or just to trick your friends into thinking you're a person with taste. Baby Bistro nails it with food, vibes, and that perfect LA mix of casual and bougie. read more