What a lovely unique concept of wine bar (old world wines) and thai-influenced bar menu. Tiny kitchen that executed well. Interesting wine list. High quality ingredients, which reflecting on the prices. We will be back! read more

I think this restaurant is a hidden gem for food enthusiasts! I love how Thai cuisine is getting incorporated with several other types of cuisines in LA, and Cardinale du Vin is one of the few that can make fusion food well. Unfortunately, I think the vibe is completely off with this type of food, and I think it's hurting their customer base (I.e, there's a sports watching day, and live DJ?, but the food is definitely more for upscale vibes). I also didn't know they have a rotating menu with different chefs, so when I came in craving for something like steak frites and find out the don't have it even though their sample menu lists it on their website, it kind of throws my mood a little. Moreover, their wine list is not extensive considering it's a wine bar, and wine mentioned in their name :) Anyways I've digressed. With this special menu, I ordered the scallop tostada and maitake taco. The scallops were very fresh, and it was a very well balanced dish. I would totally order this again! The maitake mushroom was exploding with flavors, though I find the sauce a little too salty for my taste. If I came here just for food, I'd come back and try new things! read more

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I've been to this place a few times now, and by my previous review, you can tell i'm big fan of the vibe and service here. For this particular visit in early April 2025, me and a couple of friends came in for a wonderful meal from resident Chef - Paul Chuanchasit. Check their respective IG accounts for the timing and menu info etc. The chef has actually done pop-up dinner nights here previously and I wanted to go, but was unable to for whatever reason. So I was excited to make a reservation during his residency! The menu is streamlined, which is great. I would say that the menu has influences from different cultures, both eastern and western, but with the backbone of Thai cuisine. Everything we ordered was beautifully presented and absolutely delicious. We ordered: -Shrimp cigars -Oyster (and scallop) Cardinale -Salmon tartare -Steak frites -Pork toro panang (with some roti on the side to sop up the sauce) -Calpico ice cream (with fig jam and crispy rice) And of course plenty of delicious wine! I was also able to play some of my old French records on their record player on the later side with was fun! On a side note: also came here in the morning during a previous visit and had the biscuits and gravy, which were also very awesome. Enjoyed that meal with a nice cup of coffee while watching some sports. read more

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Finally made it!!! The wine selection was unique in the best way. The Thai fusion food was also incredible. Ambiance great. Service great. 10/0 no notes read more

Cardinale du Vin - Steak & frites - Wine Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Lovely small wine/ beer bar. Nice helpers only 2 on a Friday night. I so wanted to like this place but there are some issues. Firstly, the chef young and energetic is able to make use on a very confined closet of a kitchen. I really believe he could do so much more with a proper kitchen!!! Burger was reimagined and actually pretty good. Overall average.... read more

Cardinale du Vin - Burger not bad - Wine Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

It only took me forever to finally have a meal at Cardinale du Vin, but super happy I made the time for my latest solo date. Arrived here on a Sunday at around 5:30pm and managed to snag a seat at the coveted bar. Most of the seats were snagged and in all honesty, for a small place, the place was relatively busy (always a good sign). Vibes were super cute, cozy, and everyone seemed familiar with one another. I even managed to walk into the place while everyone was singing happy birthday to one of the bartenders which added to the cozy atmosphere. For food, I got the Arugula salad and steak with a delicious glass of wine as well. The Arugula salad was delicious! I'm a huge arugula fan and this had all the aspects I love: cheese, vinaigrette, and nuts. Not gonna lie, I wish the portion of this was a tad bigger, but that wouldn't keep me away from ordering it again. It was great (and the plates themselves are gorgeous) Steak was perfectly medium rare (more rare than medium - my favorite way to have it) . I'm cursing the GLP-1 gods which kept me from eating the entire thing, but it was superb all the same. The glass of wine I got was excellent. Fruity and delicious. Super cute dinner at Cardinale du Vin! It's definitely a place I'd love to bring friends and neighbors for a nice meal at a local spot. Great addition to the neighborhood and I'll be back for another round very soon. read more

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A great little spot. Their food feels elevated, and the service is always excellent. I live nearby and it's a great spot to meet with a friend or have a date night. I'm not a wine expert but I do enjoy it, and can tell a good wine from a bad one. They have great offerings and you can trust the suggestions from employees, they will know just what you're looking for. read more

Cardinale du Vin - Wine Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Wine bar x Thai food x supporting small business owners?! Count me (and friends) in! Amazing wine selection! Amazing small business owners! Amazing chef crafting some of the most delicious bites in LA! Chill ambiance! They do unique events here too so follow them on IG to stay up to date on the latest! Sometimes you can do tasting menus, sometimes they have pop ups, sometimes you're at the wine bar making new friends -the menu is always evolving, so much fun, highly recommend! read more

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Came here last night to catch some vibes. The DJ played a set dedicated to the late D'Angelo. The music was great my friend and I had wine. I tried an orange rose and lived it! We had burgers and fries which hit the spot. The service was very good and the host was super polite and accommodating.(we came in without a reservation) . I would definitely recommend this gem! read more

Jackie is the best!!! She was so easy to communicate with and an amazing host for a corporate event. Everything was delicious, especially the steak & caviar! My team loved the event, and we'd love to come back. read more

Service was wonderful from the start. Great casual yet professional experience has been met 100% There is an open kitchen which is a plus to see the chef working in action while the place is filled with guests pleased to sit at the bar. I preferred sitting at the bar because the ambiance was perfect and having to be close to the kitchen and chef was a plus for me. The food was exceptionally perfect. Almost every dish had all full flavors of sweet, savory, sour, and spicy. It hit all the spots. My favorites was the seafood platter 'fruits de mer' and the softshell donabe. All perfectly balance and was not too full and not left hungry. read more

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Was excited to have this local Thai fusion wine bar in the neighborhood but ended up sorely disappointed. The service, ambiance, and other diners at the communal table were fantastic but the food was incredibly lacking. The burger was very dry (both the patty and bun) and skimpy on the meat. The pickles (delicious btw) were thicker than the meat patty. We tried the soft shell crab pasta and for $35...expected way more than just a soft shell crab over watery curry penne (penne tasted straight out of a box). Overall, overpriced and underwhelming. Come for the wine and vibes but go elsewhere for food. read more

I chose this restaurant randomly as it had good reviews and was perfectly in the middle between my friend and I. It was probably one of the best culinary decisions I'd ever made. Apparently, this week, the chef had wanted to focus on seafood and so there was a special menu to reflect that, after going back and forth between what we wanted we took the waitress' suggestion and "fire the menu" aka ordered everything (minus the burger). DELICIOUS! Standing ovation, Arsenio Hall style shouting! Herby limey salty fresh sweet the seafood was perfectly prepared everything was thoroughly devoured left literally no crumbs etc etc. I ended up cancelling a previous reservation just to come back in a couple weeks. Thank you Cardinale! read more

Cardinale du Vin - May 2025 special seafood focused menu - Wine Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This is a new, very classy bistro with excellent coffee, can't comment on the food yet, haven't tried it. Service is excellent by the owner/operators and the seating, atmosphere is upscale and relaxed. This is a fine addition to the neighborhood. Recommended. read more

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Okay, Cardinale du Vin, you have my attention. It's been open in our neighborhood for a while, but we never get it much mind. Then I told my wife that we had to walk over and try it. Well, we were blown away. The owners are a husband and wife team, and they are so nice. The place is really cute and homey and we relaxed from the first moment. The food was incredible. The wine was delicious. And the fact that they serve tinned meat was impressive. We went back last week for my wife's birthday. We forgave them for no longer serving one of the best fish dishes in the city because they replaced it with a cornbread appetizer that was the best we've ever tasted. We had a great time and ate great food AGAIN! Now we're going back for the book club! Well done CdV! read more

Great location. I was excited to find this neighborhood gem. Cool design esthetics. Arrived around 1:30p ordered some wine. We ordered some food and then were alerted that we would have to wait 20 minutes for the chef to arrive. We asked if there was anything to snack on meanwhile. She said let me check what we have. She came back and asked if we were okay with some truffle chips. We were fine with that. We were there about an hour.The chef had still not arrived. Two glasses of wine and a bowl of chips not on the menu ordered out of necessity cost $56.00. We relocated to another place for lunch. Epic fail on the chef!!! read more

Small kitchen. Big flavors. Great popups. Their Thai fusion menu is a must! Ask for Chef Paul's special when you go.

Cute small spot for wine night and good conversation. I got red and white wine and a appetizer of bread and tomatoes. Total was $60. Staff was friendly and there was no wait. Parking is hard and the bread and tomatoes weren't that good, but great service! read more

Cardinale du Vin - Bread and Tomatoes - Wine Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

A great selection of wine and an elevated menu that offers a refreshing twist on French classics. We tried a fair amount of drinks and food and every item was a home run. We highly recommend the oysters, fancy tinned fish, escargot, Cardinale dog (made of wagyu!) and all of their dessert items. The owners are food & wine connoisseurs and great at making recommendations and making you feel right at home. You gotta check this place out! read more

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Love this place! My friends and I just wanted a chill place to grab a drink and light food on a Saturday evening, and this place was perfect. The wine was excellent, the charcuterie was excellent, the service was excellent! Everyone was so nice and helpful with picking out wines, as well. The outside might look a little basic, but the inside is so cute and loungey. They have a bar, small tables, and then a larger table if you have a bigger group. This is definitely going to be a new go-to spot in the neighborhood. read more

Cardinale du Vin - Wine and charcuterie board! - Wine Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Everything about our experience at Cardinale du Vin was great. Justin and the team are cordial, knowledgeable, and super gracious. The food was innovative, beautiful, and delicious. Their wine selection and vibes were great and it was just overall a lovely time. Will be back. read more

I saw the aesthetic logo pop up and found out a new wine bar had popped up deep into Pico! I went to their F1 showing of the Australian Grand Prix. They collaborated with Smash Burgers which was catering outside. DRINKS: I am not a wine aficionado by any means, but all of my friends and I enjoyed our drinks which are on the higher end (but typical for LA) ~$15-$18/glass, but you can definitely taste the quality. AMBIENCE: Chill, inviting environment. The fact they had F1 watch party is a big plus for me. There is a dining table which is an interesting touch. One thing I would suggest is changing the placement of the TV and/or chandelier because the chandelier does obscure the view from certain places around the table. SERVICE: Very responsive and kind. The bartender came over to our table to check and refill our drinks several times while we were there. I will defs be back and hope there are future F1 watch parties in the future when the time difference isn't too crazy! read more

Cardinale du Vin - Menu + red wine - Wine Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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A wonderful spot with delicious wines and food. Justin and the entire team provide amazing service and have created a very welcoming place to just hang or learn about various wines. Highly recommend. read more

Cardinale du Vin is one of those special places you don't want people to know about because you want to keep it all for yourself. Alas, it's vital that I share how incredible this little restaurant is. I've been eating here regularly all summer since my first exquisite meal. With family, friends, and solo. Chef Paul Chuanchaisit is adventurous and inventive, creating fun, playful and simply delicious Thai-driven dishes you've never had before. He uses beautiful ingredients, seafood forward, to create an inspired small, exclusive menu. So many surprising specials all the time too. All fairly priced. I've loved everything I've had. Everything! Wines are superb too! The atmosphere is always friendly and warm, thanks to Justin, Aya and Jackie taking such lovely care of everyone. I adore CDV so much. It feels like a hug every time I walk in. Don't tell too many people, ok? Maybe just your favorite people. Let's keep it our special secret, place. Shhh... read more

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Great burgers and coffee here. Not your usual type of hamburger restaurant. We were seated and greated at the place. Food was delicious, and less expensive. Service was good, and I was happy. read more

Honestly truly great neighborhood spot. French focus gone with new chef, Paul but the wine knowledge is readily apparent. French focus still on wine. Foodie restaurant with foodie owners. Give them a try. read more

came by here on a Saturday night around 6 to read a book and grab a coffee. the waitress was beyond nice. she saw the book I was reading and recommended another one to me which I thought was kind. I only ordered the bread and butter & radish and butter to eat but both were tasty. pour over coffee hit the spot too. it's a quiet cozy spot. will come back and get some wine / dinner soon. read more

Over the weekend, we stopped by a new wine bar @cardinaleduvin for a quick drink and ended up closing it down. I learned about Spain's equivalent to French champagne region, Parisian sandwiches (served up with the best bread outside of Paris), and Silent Book Club. We met people in politics, business, astronomy, and skateboarding. It was a night to remember at this one of kind nook off Beverly Hills. At this place, you never know where the night will lead you and the friendships you'll build. I look forward to coming back! read more

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Love this place. J&C have really nailed the neighborhood spot vibes. Whether it's stopping by for a flat white on a weekend morning, having a beer after dinner any night of the week, or checking out one of their many pop ups, it's always a good time at CDV. Their in house menu if full of great little salty and umami bites to go along with your drinks, and the staff are always killing it with prompt service. Make sure to ask what ice creams are available for the night! The vegan chocolate is almost pudding-like and absolutely divine. read more

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Can't say enough good things about this spot. We've been a few times now and the food gets better and better each time. Thai flavors, burgers and delicious wine is about as good as it gets. Go for a date night or go with friends! read more

Yay!! So happy this fantastic new wine bar is in Pico Robertson! Beautiful space with a great outside patio and excellent playlist. Trevor was most helpful in selecting a great wine from a wonderful selection. read more

Fun little spot in Pico-Robertson. Great service! Definitely a cool way to spend a lazy Sunday afternoon.

Excellent and cute wine bar that opened recently. Very friendly people that were attentive and helpful. The rose wine recommended to us was fantastic and one of the best wines we have had in a while. The ambiance is really nice - modern yet warm. The menu looks really good, and the food was excellent that we got. The homemade chocolate chip cookie was so good, with a touch of sea salt! On weekends they have a pop up biscuits in house and those look amazing! We will definitely be back! Highly recommend checking out this cute place for a casual bite to eat and wine! Would be a cute place for date night or a small group. read more

Lovely spot with exceptional wine and food, and the most wonderful owners! Come for a stellar ambience and dining experience.

Absolute banger of a spot, music amazing and and a perfect low volume, extremely good date spot for people that want a chill atmosphere, wonderful menu accompanied with a wonderful wine list and the espresso is to die for. Imported from Thailand, dark and rich notes, very strong and caffinated, bound to give an instant buzz, like the Oyster Cardinale. Spicy sweet and perfectly seasoned and topped raw oysters, the dill and crispy fried shallots make for and unforgettable experience. And the service is on point. read more

I can't say enough good things about Cardinals du Vin--it's the kind of place that makes you feel instantly at home while elevating your evening to something special. Tucked into the heart of the Pico-Robertson neighborhood, this gem has quickly become my go-to spot for unwinding, catching up with friends, or even enjoying a quiet solo glass after a long day. The owners clearly pour their heart into this spot, and it shows in every detail--from the charming decor to the playlist that's always just right. If you haven't been yet, do yourself a favor and stop by. Five stars, hands down, and I'll be back again (probably sooner than I should admit)! read more

Great neighborhood wine bar. The staff and owners are friendly, and they change up the wines regularly. Get in on the ground floor of this new home away from home establishment read more

Best coffee program ever, great natural wines. Amazing atmosphere. Friendly people. Try their jam on beurre sandwich or the cardinal dog. Simple but Amazing read more

Cardinale du Vin - Latte - Wine Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Making a reservation here was pretty easy, I called ahead and they were able to squeeze me in for dinner, even on a busy Saturday night. The staff was friendly and accommodating, and the whole process was smooth. Would def recommend! read more

Fabulous service and great wine! I don't know much about wine and the owner was kind enough to break things down for me, offered samples of the wine, and ultimately helped pick out a delicious red. Rooting for this place! :) read more