Made a reservation. Found street parking and decided to walk in early. They had plenty of tables…read moreopen with a few other patrons. Bread came with some butter. Crusty bread and some tasty butter. Then got the shrimp cocktail appetizer. The shrimp were quite huge, but definitely not missing out on anything special if you don't get it. For mains, the Steak Frites were awesome. Cooked to my liking. The peppercorn sauce was served on the side, which was a nice touch so it's not drenched all over. The fries were thin, crisp and flavorful. The other main was the spaghetti. Light sauce with lots of freshly grated cheese. Solid pick as well. Wine was great. They had a small selection of by-the-glass options. Prices were a bit high. And you definitely won't see a menu online. I'm not sure if it's to preserve the "hidden" vibe to it all. Great spot for a nice dinner that isn't overly fancy.

Make sure you make a reservation. Cafe stella was a nice place to get dinner on a Friday... pretty…read moreatmosphere and good food. However, the wait was horrendous unfortunately. Every time the waiter came and went it was 30 mins, our dinner was 3.5 hours and it was only four of us. Firstly, cocktails came about an hour after wine service for other members at the table, we ordered bread, it never came and they still put it on our bill. They took it off but still was ridiculous they didn't check. Wouldn't go back.

My friend and I dined at Voodoo Vin last night after wanting to visit for weeks. We came by right…read moreafter work so we were the first diners of the night. They have a small menu of a few set appetizers and then entrees and desserts rotate daily. Ambiance was very cute and cozy. The gentleman who take care of us was super friendly - I'm sad I didn't get his name. I am not a wine connoisseur by any means, I know a few things I like and that's about it. Our waiter was kind enough to let us sample the three whites they had rotating that night so we could pick what we wanted. I ended up going with a nice Georgian white. And now for the food! Cucumber and pomegranate salad (5/5) - it was fresh, crisp, and very well flavored with the fresh herbs. Ghormeh sabzi with rice (3.5/5) - flavor wise it was delicious, it reminded me of my grandma's ghormeh sabzi. Kidney beans were a bit undercooked. Rice was fluffy and well cooked. Tahchin with chicken (3.5/5) - flavor was good, I think it could have used a bit more seasoning and the rice was more "custardy" than I am used to. Blood orange tart (3/5) - the tart itself was yummy but the blood oranges were quite bitter. Our meal was quite expensive which I completely understand given the quality of the ingredients they use and the fact that they are small business. With that being said, I'd probably only come back here for wine and small bites, not a full meal. But I think Voodoo Vin is worth trying at least once.

Homemade Persian food with a fun, interesting wine list. Everything I tried was delicious. They…read morespin vinyls so it's a fun vibe in there. Food is so fresh and flavorful and they buy everything from the farmers market so you know it's gonna be great. Best shirazi salad I've ever had!

My friends live around the corner from this place and hadn't tried it yet so I encouraged them to…read morego while I was visiting, thinking this could be their new spot! But we will certainly not be back for the following reasons: 1) A houseless person came onto the property and almost fell onto a patron and the owner proceeded to push him and yell "get the f*ck off of my property", and then laugh about it with people after. 2) We sat down, ordered some appetizers, and asked to sample a few of our server's wine recommendations before deciding which bottle to share with our apps. We tried one and didn't like it and asked to try another. Then our server scoffed and told us there's a limit and we can't just try them all. Of course we didn't want to try all of them... we just wanted to make sure we were going to enjoy the bottle we were going to cash out on. I obviously can't say for sure how our server was feeling but the way it was received was that he thought we were cheap and looking for endless free tastings. The whole vibe felt really pretentious and unwelcoming... no thank you! Plenty of other amazing places to enjoy wine in the neighborhood.

Very quaint little French wine bar and restaurant. Jessica and Joshua really took care of us! So…read moremany exceptional wines and amazing food! They just opened back up about a month ago. You can't get anyone on the phone but I finally had luck messaging them on instagram. Highly recommend!!

2 stars because I wanted to like this place, but it just wasn't it…read more First off, if you're not into natural wine, this is probably not your spot. The selection is very niche and pretty limited, so keep that in mind going in. The bigger issue was the overall experience. It was packed, like uncomfortably crowded outside, and was so hot inside that it made it hard to enjoy anything. Service didn't help either. We waited patiently because it was busy, but when we finally asked if we could order, the waiter told us it would probably be faster to go to the bar, lol, which came off dismissive. Between the crowds, the heat, the limited menu, and the unfriendly service, it just didn't feel worth it. Maybe if you're really into natural wine and don't mind a chaotic, packed scene you'll enjoy it, but I wouldn't come back.

Cute wine bar. I love the outdoor seating, who knew enjoying some wine while on the side walks of…read moreChinatown could be so nice? We shared some wine and the octopus entree and bread. The octopus was *chefs kiss*. I think the service could've been more helpful with suggestions or advice on the wine menu, but overall was pleasant. Recommended as a chill place with modern vibes to hang out with friends or on a date.

Visited this cute wine bar during LA restaurant week. Highly recommend it to anyone looking for a…read moredate night spot. The food was incredible. Highly recommend the croquettas and the potatoes. The staff was super courteous!

Vibey and cute spot for a wine night with the girls. The food is a bit underwhelming in my opinion…read more The only memorable dishes are the clams, the mushrooms and the basque cheesecake. Service was very good and friendly. The ambience is very nice. We definitely thought the food could improve a bit but had a great time with the environment here.

I came for a night cap with drinks and was thoroughly impressed!…read more I'll start off with the location. It's a bit hidden and nondescript. I couldn't find the signage but saw a lot of windows with huge curtains and that's where it was. I entered and was greeted by a nice guy, he pointed us over to the bar since that's what we were after. The bar top was empty and plenty of seating for me and my partner. We were so impressed with their selection of gins!! It is so difficult to find a bar in LA that has a great gin selection that doesn't include the basics. This bar had truly so many gins I hadn't ever heard of so I was ecstatic. Their bar menu is carefully crafted by the genius himself, Spencer, who ended up being our bartender! Wow! What privilege. We decided to get the Vesper and Tuxedo #2. Both incredibly smooth and crisp! So refreshing. Wow! And the glassware! Spectacular attention to detail. The cocktails were crafted perfectly by Spencer and he was so kind!! He even refreshed our martini glasses with new frozen glasses to keep our drink cool. That attention to detail! Spencer, the GOAT. We ordered a bar trio tower and it was great for snacking. Came with chips and cheese, olives. I loved how the cheese paired with my martini. I ended my experience with a classic gin martini with lemon twist and of course it was perfect. If you enjoy gin martinis, this is your place! Thank you to the staff and specifically Spencer for being so amazing and talented.

Where do I even begin? This restaurant is dramatically overpriced and falls short in almost every…read moreaspect of what you would expect from a restaurant charging premium prices. Our reservation was for 8:30 p.m., but we weren't seated until 9:00 p.m. To make matters worse, there is virtually nowhere to wait. Guests are left standing outside on 3 random few tables. The hostess never even told us where to wait--I was standing directly in front of her, unsure of what to do because there wasn't enough space inside. Meanwhile, staff were constantly walking in and out through curtains that seemed intended to create an exclusive atmosphere but instead made the entire entrance feel awkward and disorganized. Once we were seated, our waitress was the highlight of the evening. She was friendly, attentive, and did a great job explaining the menu and the nightly specials. Unfortunately, that's where the positives ended. Every dish we ordered was excessively salty. The cocktails arrived only half full, with so much ice that there was barely any actual drink to enjoy. Even the table setting was poorly thought out--the oversized silverware constantly slid off the small plates. The restaurant seems far more focused on looking upscale than actually delivering a premium dining experience. Basic details were overlooked throughout the meal. Tables were "cleaned" with a dry napkin, leaving visible streaks and food residue behind. Dessert was brought out without a plate, with nothing more than a spoon placed directly on the table. Attention to detail is what separates great restaurants from average ones, and unfortunately this place misses the mark at every turn. I won't be returning. In my opinion, this is another trendy Los Angeles restaurant that's trying too hard to be something it's not. Unless significant improvements are made, I wouldn't be surprised if it follows the same path as many other overhyped restaurants that quickly disappear. The food is nothing memorable, and the overall experience certainly doesn't justify the price. Save yourself the time and money and dine somewhere else.

We came in only about 20 min before closing, but the staff were very friendly and gave us a table…read more We ordered the yogurt/granola/fruit bowl and the chocolate chip/pecan cookie, both of which were delicious. Very patient and lovely staff + great food. Thank you!

Great location with a cozy, relaxed atmosphere. It feels like a nice place to sit, sip something,…read moreand kill some time. The burger was the best part of an otherwise pretty mediocre meal. The heirloom tomatoes on the caprese were delicious, and the matcha latte was very good. But for a place positioning itself as French comfort food, I expected much more from the basics, especially the bread. The bread and butter side was surprisingly underwhelming, and even the caprese bread felt more Trader Joe's caliber than French café. The biggest disappointment was the $18 French onion soup. I swear the frozen French onion soup from Trader Joe's is better. The fries weren't particularly French either, more like standard diner fries. Service was nice but lackadaisical, and the additional 4% Healthy LA charge is annoying. It just makes an already overpriced meal feel more overpriced and forces you to mentally adjust the tip. Overall, I think this place works better as a sip-and-chill café than a culinary destination. Coming from Pasadena, I wouldn't make the trip again, and even if I were nearby, there are too many better options.

This wine bar is awesome. Such a nice gem of a spot to hangout and have a drink and some food. I…read moregot the bonito spritz which was excellent. My friends all got wines and enjoy them along with some of the other cocktails. The French fries that we ordered as a snack was great too. I'd like to come back to try their pizza. The staff (Marie & Ahyoka) were awesome and personable in helping us choose our drinks along with being very helpful in their recommendations for the Loreto restaurant we had reservations for dinner for after. The vibe is pretty cool and it has a bit of a speakeasy type look along with some dark settings that could also fit as a romantic setting.

Tha burger: Potato bun. Gouda. Arugula. Black garlic…read moreaoli!!!!!!!!! Vegan option available! Likely top 2 burgers for me right now. Gahdamn - hope this lands as a regular on their menu. So yum.