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    Le Petit Paris

    3.8 (1.8k reviews)

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    Moderate noise
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    Upscale

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    Apple tart
    Vivian M.

    Fancy!!!! No problem with parking even it's in LA downtown, lots of paid parking lots or valet parking. The place can be for couples or group, or family. Kinda pricey but it's worth the experience and the food. Customer service, excellent! Our group ordered a lot, but ALL are epic!!! My fave among the food that was served was the lobster tail pasta. Now for the dessert, i say it's the lemon tart! I will definitely come back.

    Cocktail
    belinda n.

    Street or lot parking , not cheap & not pleasurable. Beautiful entryway , lights, vibes, layout, architecture & feelz. Sat at the bar Fri night : not busy Average prices Artisanal handcrafted cocktails Generous menu to please everyone Oysters: not mind blowing but yummy Kale salad too dressy Octopus was the bomb, I think about it to this day, not charred, not raw, so meaty & perfectly seafoody flavorful. Steak; uneventful Fries: thin & crispy Yes will return & recommend Super hospitable staff Clean bathroom

    Mother's Day special 2025 - crab cake
    Lele S.

    Came here for Mother's Day and had such a lovely experience overall! The ambiance was warm and welcoming, perfect for a special celebration. There's plenty of parking available in nearby structures and lots, although do note it's about $20 to park. The service was fantastic, our server was attentive, kind, and made sure everything ran smoothly. Most of our food came out quickly and was bursting with flavor! Every dish was thoughtfully prepared and beautifully presented. The only miss, unfortunately, was the risotto. It was a bit undercooked and lacked the depth of flavor we were hoping for, especially compared to how amazing everything else was. Desserts did take a little while (about 20 minutes), but they were worth the wait, sweet, satisfying, and a great ending to our meal. Overall, we had a great time and would definitely come back again, maybe just skip the risotto next time!

    Scallops with Black Truffle Risotto
    Andy T.

    I went to Le Petit Paris with my coworkers on a Friday night. We did have a reservation for 5 people. For parking, we parked in a nearby lot for $15. As soon as I walk in the restaurant, I could tell it would be an elegant restaurant, since there was a staff opening the doors. In the interior, it was dimly lit and felt like a romantic atmosphere. There was also live music that added onto the vibe. We got a calamari for our appetizer. The positive was that it was large pieces. However, I didn't necessary like that the breading was falling apart. I prefer calamari to be more crunchy, but this one was on the smaller side. For the main dish, I ordered the scallops with black truffle risotto. I really enjoyed this and felt there were decent amount of scallops. The staff cleared out the tables and frequently refilled our waters.

    Beautiful interior
    Annie T.

    We came to celebrate our one year wedding anniversary I really wanted French because I was craving some escargot and they did not disappoint!! The escargot was so yummy but make sure you get the warm baguette too to dip in the escargot sauce The interior was so beautiful. It felt like a fancy restaurant without having to dress like a fancy restaurant. That's my kinda place! Our server was so kind and friendly. We ordered a crème brûlée for dessert and she brought a glass with a sparkler in it to celebrate the occasion. It was the perfect place to have had our special day.

    Chris L.

    We booked this restaurant for brunch for our wedding anniversary. We called in ahead of time a few days before the reservation to confirm a few details, booked our babysitter for our newborn son, and were all set and looking forward to this. It's now 7:30pm the night before the reservation was to take place (less than 24 hours' notice) and we get a call from the manager saying that they are canceling our reservation as brunch was booked for a private event. There was no offer of any kind of alternative accommodation, it's just "we're canceling your reservation, bye." I am not upset at a restaurant for booking out for a private event, I imagine this kind of thing happens all the time. What I am upset about is that they are canceling our wedding anniversary reservation for a private event with less than 24 hours' notice. We are now spending the night before our anniversary scrambling to make a new reservation for the following morning after getting cancelled on last minute, not to mention costs already set when it comes to childcare. There was no offer to do anything for the inconvenience, either. It's just "yeah we're canceling you, sorry, but happy anniversary." So, if you were planning, like us, to spend a special day for a romantic date with your spouse, I'd think twice before making a reservation here. There's no guarantee they won't just cancel last minute and leave you high and dry.

    8oz Filet Mignon Dinner
    Jimmy D.

    I've been wanting to try this charming little French restaurant for some time now, but the parking situation had always held me back. This time, we noticed they offered valet service--much easier than circling the block--so we finally went for it. At first glance, the entrance isn't much to look at, but we were warmly greeted by a doorman who welcomed us in what I believe was French. Very polite and a nice touch. The interior is beautifully decorated--romantic, elegant, and spread over two stories. The ambiance was perfect for a cozy Friday evening. We had reservations and were seated immediately. Our waiter, also French, was extremely courteous and attentive. We started with cocktails, which were expertly crafted--smooth, strong, and surprisingly easy to drink. I suspect a skilled mixologist is behind the bar. Now onto the food: Starters: Escargot - Outstanding. Tender, flavorful, and served without the shell, making it easy to enjoy. If you're new to escargot, this is the perfect place to try it. Oysters - Phenomenal. Incredibly fresh, with no fishy aftertaste--just clean, briny goodness. Calamari - Light, crispy, and not at all greasy. Another fresh and well-executed seafood dish. Mains: Wood-fired Pizza - Delicious with a perfectly thin crust, balanced sauce, and flavorful salami. A must-try for any pizza lover. Lobster Pasta - One of the evening's standouts. The pasta was coated in a rich, well-balanced sauce, and the lobster tail was a generous and luxurious addition. Highly recommended. Steak (Medium Rare) - Expertly cooked. It leaned closer to rare, but the cut was tender, juicy, and flavorful--exactly what a good steak should be. Props to the chef. The Showstopper: Truffle Pasta Wheel with Lemon Zest Chicken Breast - This dish absolutely stole the show. The truffle and cheese were perfectly blended, rich without being overwhelming, and packed with flavor. The chicken breast was shockingly juicy--so much so that I had to double-check it really was chicken breast. A brilliant pairing that left no tastebud untouched. Dessert: As a self-declared sweet tooth, I found the dessert delightful. I'm not sure what kind of vanilla ice cream they use, but it was the highlight of the sweets--smooth, creamy, and unforgettable. Final Thoughts: An excellent dining experience from start to finish. The atmosphere was intimate and relaxing, the service was top-notch, and the food exceeded expectations. I'll definitely be returning and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a memorable night out. Kudos to the chefs and the entire staff!

    Ground floor dining area
    Emilio M.

    How in the heck have I not given this place a glowing review!? Le Petit was everything! Came here for a pre-birthday celebration of yours truly and the entire experience was phenomenal. From the doorman to the host and ultimately your server was great. Just top notch. The noise level was just above average since there were multiple celebrations happening at once, but that's alright. All the revelry added to the good time. Seems to be the mood for a Saturday night here. Our server tho a bit busy was super friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. Offered great suggestions for wine and drinks. Our youngest is just under the age of 21 so if you're a non drinker, this place offers delicious mock tails to quench your thirst. For my meal I had the duck breast (see photo). It was a culinary masterpiece! Highly recommended. Don't recall if there are any vegetarian options. Finally, you may want to consider not using the valet service here especially on a weekend. Just massive backlog of cars and pedestrians. We had to get out of line and find parking a block away...no biggie. Overall: If you wanna spoil yourself with a fine dining experience that will leave you looking forward to a future visit...do come to Le Petit Paris.

    Reservation. This 'establishment' will charge a no-show fee to guests but can't even be bothered to be open during their stated hours.
    Ashley W.

    Made reservations for Sunday the 5th at 6:30 pm for my birthday dinner. Drove all the way from the IE and the restaurant is closed. No updates on their website, socials or anything.

    Christopher T.

    Was in downtown for a show and craving for escargot and baguette, drove by this place so we decided to check it out. My kid ordered a dessert pizza and I got my espresso martini and escargot w/ baguette, they all hitted the spots and was great. It was not busy since it on a Sunday late afternoon and walking in from the street just takes you out of downtown LA and into French "setting stage like"of a hotel lobby. The vibe is chilling w/ French lounge music and our waitress was supper nice, fast and knowledgeable of the foods & drinks which I greatly appreciated.

    Lemon Linguine
    Sonja M.

    Completely lived up to the hype! Incredibly delicious dinner with my family. We enjoyed splitting many plates, I recommend 2 things person. We got about 10 things for 6 people and that was enough because we had a late lunch. We ate everything quickly it was soooo delicious! My favorites were the linguine, yellowtail ceviche, and oysters. There was a cabaret event happening during dinner in honor of the Cannes Film Festival. It was so fun and so well done that I'll definitely be checking their website for other events to bring visitors to.

    Steak frites (8oz.) w/ peppercorn sauce - excellent though steak was pretty fatty
    David C.

    A friend from NYC, who is constantly traveling the world and eating his way through it (including Paris and other cities in France regularly) took me to a late birthday dinner here, and I cannot thank him enough. The food was truly fantastic, and I have to say that was good because Los Angeles is not really known for its French food. Located in DTLA, it's great to plan to go on a weekday just as rush hour parking limits are ending. Right then you can find free parking on the street all around, plus the restaurant will be empty. Though, we are talking about an early dinner. While we were there, it did fill up nicely, though with gorgeous young influencers and older stately couples. The restaurant itself is beautiful inside. Staff is attentive and friendly. They make great cocktails and have plenty of good wines by the glass. Now onto the food. We started with the bread and butter, which was exquisite. I really don't know why restaurants need to charge $5-$8 for a small baguette for one and a small saucer of butter, but everyone seems to be doing that these days. A little complimentary bread just builds good will. Anyway, next were the appetizers - French Onion Soup and the 6 Piece Wild Burgundy Escargots. The French Onion soup had good rich flavor but felt a tad on the watery side. It was good, but I've had better. The escargots were far more successful with their rich, garlicky sauce. Next were the entrees - Steak Frites for me with peppercorn (au poivre) sauce and the duck leg confit. Both entrees were successful. You get a lot of frites with the steak... a LOT. My only slight complaint was the steak was a bit fatty. It could've been trimmed better. I felt the weight was a bit skewed with the fat left over on my plate when I was done cutting around it. The duck confit was very good and won raves from my friend. Some great champagne and a couple of fantastic espressos later, were were completely satiated. I totally recommend giving this place a shot to win you over. I will be back.

    Interior
    Julie V.

    Celebrated my birthday at Le Petit Paris with my boyfriend and had a memorable experience! Reservations were made via OpenTable. They called me the morning of to confirm if I would like to get any dessert for my birthday celebration. Since we were bringing our own cake, they informed us of a cake fee in advance. Located in DTLA, it's an elegant French restaurant with a romantic interior and patio. The staircase that leads to the upstairs dining area was beautiful. From the host, to waiter, and every staff, they were welcoming. I was able to choose where to sit. The host gave me a bigger space for my flowers and gift. The staff even offered to put my flowers in a vase. Very kind of them! To share, we got half a dozen of oysters and escargots. The oysters were fresh and paired well with horseradish. The escargot was tasty, but a bit small. For entrees, we got the lobster tail pasta and truffle burger with fries. The entrees were pricey for what you're getting. The taste was decent. We also got red and white wine. The waiter gave me a wine tasting before I decided what to order. The servers were extremely attentive. The restaurant surprised me with a sparkler and champagne, which was sweet. Celebrating my birthday here made it special. Food was average, but the ambiance and service were amazing. For special occasions, I would recommend.

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    Ask the Community - Le Petit Paris

    Where is the best place to seat?

    We sat near the back, but there is not a bad seat in the house!

    Are we able to split the bill/check with different cards?

    You are able to split the Bill based on Menu Items!

    Do you have a pre dice menu? If so how much ? Thank you.

    I want take my son and my niece to this place after legoland. Just wondering if this place is kid friendly?

    Yes

    Kid friendly? High chairs available?

    Do you require proof of vaccination for indoor dining?

    No one checked vaccine card

    Is vaccination required?

    Yes. They ask to see it when you check in.

    Does this restaurant still do bottomless mimosas?

    Do they still serve foie gras?

    I am sorry, we currently do not offer this.

    What times are the weekend brunch?

    When will you be reopening for dine-in?

    We are open Wednesday through Sunday starting at 5pm!

    Reservation asks if I want "standard" or "high top". What is the difference?

    High top is typically seating in the bar area. Standard would be a table in the dining room. But regardless a high top table is one that sits higher than the rest of the tables. Hope this helps!

    How is the store operating during Covid?

    Has anyone been to the Wednesday night jazz? I'm thinking of going tonight in the case anyone is able to answer this forum in the next few hours.... :) . --- I shall report back on my own answer if not in a review.

    Jazz there is amazing. The performers are just so chill and smooth. They always recommend for you to have dinner there, but you can always just sit at the bar and have a drink while listening and watching, as long as there is room available.

    What's the dress code?

    People dress up over the weekend for dinner. During the week it's casual or you'll see business casual because of the work crowd. I've worn casual all the times I've gone (even on the weekend) and customers/… 

    Are there gluten free options?

    If you look thru the photos, I have had the sea-bass ceviche, there is a duck breast, filet mignon, beef carpaccio, and one of the photos that the owner or manager replied back to a Yelper that they would accommodate any vegan requests. So I am sure… 

    Is this place good for kids/babies?

    No. It's on the formal and expensive side.

    Do you still make souffle?

    Hi, We have a terrific chocolate souffle on our dessert menu. In addition to that the pastry chef… 

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    Elevated Korean cuisine in a good way but the price is a bit higher than others in east la with the…read moresame concept. Perhaps this is the price for west la for lacking in korean notes. Vibes were DATE NIGHT. Parking is horrible. Space is tight. Cocktails - GOOD. The "banana milk" was a more slushy like banana makgeolli. I really liked Hailey's sikhye slushy super refreshing Food - well balanced, subtle rich tastes, only con is the spicy foods were not spicy???: -Kimchi pancake 7/10 thicker than regular, still very crispy. -Fried crispy chicken 7/10 regular -Spicy silken tofu skew 10/10 the broth was excellent rich zucchini/mushroom extract flavor, silken tofu & meat taste/texture were not muted vs standard bcd soondubu -Chilled acorn noodle 9/10 refreshing -Bluefin tuna bibimbap 8.5/10 this was good but tuna/fish roe bibimbap was nothing too special aside from putting $$$ ingredients. Can easily remake this at home -Stir fried hen of the woods mushroom 9.5/10 really good mushroom rice cake -Spicy braised black cod- fish was cooked well but nothing phenomenal. Ordered bc it sounded interesting with the ingredients but I couldn't taste the chrysanthemum or spice Desserts did not CALL for us. Bingsoo is from Korean ice co down the road, which personally I am not a huge fan of

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    Matt B. and I are living with my parents these days, and one of the benefits of this arrangement is…read morethat we can leave the house quite easily after the kids go to bed. We decided to get a drink to celebrate Father's Day, only to strike out at the first two bars we tried--I guess a lot of places are closed at 9:30 on a Sunday. This is how we ended up at Thunderbolt, a buzzy bar in Echo Park, just far enough away that we'd never made our way over. I loved it immediately. Thunderbolt has the friendly, comfortable atmosphere of a neighborhood bar and the hip aesthetic and high-level cocktails of a millennial boozer destination. (Not that young people can't or shouldn't hang out here, but it seems especially geared toward people like us, who drank at Walker Inn a decade ago.) We ended up sitting next to a guy who regularly drives up from Palos Verdes. I guess the place gets pretty busy, but it was ideal on a Sunday night. Happening but not crowded, with just enough space at the bar for us to grab two seats together. The bartender was great, super helpful and welcoming. He also made excellent drinks. Thunderbolt is one of those bars with an encyclopedic illustrated book for a menu. Not a long menu, just a detailed one, with a lot of information available about each drink. We got a Liquid Picnic and a Barcelonnette--just one round to close out the weekend. Both were delicious. The Liquid Picnic was a smooth, savory gin martini made with London dry gin, tomato, citron, vermouth, rosemary, and black pepper. I learned from the book that it used clarified tomato water. (There was also further reading about the clarification process.) The Barcelonnette was a mezcal sour with Suze, passionfruit, and lime, the foam made without egg white through some geeky mixologist process. Thunderbolt is not our neighborhood bar, but we plan to go back when we can to check out the rest of the menu. It's a wonderful place, well worth a jaunt on the freeway.

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