I'm glad we weren't the only ones wow'ed by the bread and butter. Honestly, an amazing first impression, it reminded me of a scene in the season finale of Hacks I watched the night before, "Okay, you're right. I never have had real bread until now..." Every dish was sublime, the desserts were especially good, the servers were perfect, friendly and engaged without being hovery or overly familiar. The setting was simple, neutral, but classy and did a lot with what would have otherwise been, well, a basement. Honestly one of the best experiences we've had dining out, up there with Dante and Spago in Beverly Hills, for us! read more

I was excited to try this new restaurant given all the buzz surrounding it. With so much anticipation and glowing hype, my expectations were understandably high. Unfortunately, the experience fell short. The biggest challenge was the noise level. The restaurant was so loud that no one at our table could hear each other, and we struggled to hear the waitstaff as they described the dishes. Dining out is as much about sharing the experience with your company as it is about the food, and that was nearly impossible here. The meal began with hot towels, which is usually a thoughtful touch. However, the towels had a musty odor, almost as if they had been sitting in stagnant water. I've never encountered that before. It was off-putting enough that I ended up sharing my scented hand lotion with my friends afterward, and everyone was grateful. Not exactly the most appetizing way to start a meal. Another issue was the pacing of the meal. I am no stranger to fine dining and understand that courses are intentionally spaced out. However, the waits between courses here felt excessive. Instead of building anticipation, the lengthy gaps disrupted the flow of the meal and left our table waiting far too long for the next course to arrive. As for the food itself, I found it underwhelming. The first two courses were remarkably similar in both appearance and texture, which felt like an odd choice for a four-course tasting menu. I kept waiting for the meal to build in variety and excitement, but it never quite got there. The bright spot of the evening was the service. The staff was attentive, professional, and kept everything moving smoothly throughout the meal. That said, the experience felt somewhat transactional; while everyone was efficient, there wasn't much warmth or personality. I don't recall seeing a single smile all evening. Perhaps my expectations were elevated by all the excitement surrounding the restaurant, but I left feeling disappointed. With the level of buzz it's generating, I expected a more memorable dining experience, one that justified both the hype and the price point. read more

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The food was stellar! I always like to determine how amazing dinner is by the simplest dishes, basic staples like bread and butter. I have to say, every dish was amazing. But the bread course was absolutely on point, fresh, tasteful and hearty. Service was splendid from our lead waiters attention to detail, to the beverage directors choice of wine pairings. Now this is a scene, very intimate seating arrangements yet at the same time your are in it, able to people watch and see the kitchen and staff work their magic. Recommend dinner date, you won't be disappointed. read more

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We thoroughly enjoyed every single dish. Great contrasting textures and flavors with lots of Asian ingredients influence. Awaken your taste buds. Beautiful interior. Open kitchen. Reasonably priced for tasting menu for LA. read more

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Oh em gee. That is how I can say me and my two friends felt. This place served incredible food from start to finish. My friend said she had not eaten a meal like this in LA in a very long time. The flavor profile, the combination of textures, perfection. My only thing I was not a fan of (but my two friends loved) was the sweet dessert bread. Only because I could taste the alcohol and I am not a fan of that type of alcohol. But the fluffiness and softness was amazing. Trust me it was all eaten but I only had one piece. I really hope this place can make it as this area has had so much turnover. Because this resto is gonna be really hard to top! read more

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A STAR IS BORN -- 10/10 Lielle is an instant addition to the shortlist of Los Angeles' most exciting new fine-dining restaurants. Newly opened on Pico Boulevard in the former Bicyclette space (we'll never forget you Bicyclette!), Lielle is the latest project from Swedish chef Marcus Jernmark, and it already feels like a restaurant operating with the confidence of a decades old restaurant. The dining room strikes that perfect balance of elegance and warmth, and the entire experience--from service to pacing to the food itself--feels thoughtful, polished and ambitious while never overwhelming or overwrought. The $150 tasting menu is one of the most compelling values in serious dining in LA right now. Course by course, the kitchen showcases refined sensibility with global touches and precise technique. The classy service starts with crudite vegetables along with fresh and warm bread and butter minutes after sitting down. A beautiful opening of artichoke and citrus with guanciale and black truffle vinaigrette sets the tone with brightness and depth. The abalone "BBQ," served with seaweed rice and fermented hen-of-the-woods sauce, is a standout--deeply savory and layered with umami. The uni spaghetti alla chitarra with prawns (only exclusive to the specials menu for March - sadly) is a top-5 pasta I've ever eaten in my life. Aged Californian squab with yuzu pepper and walnut miso lands as the meal's main protein, perfectly cooked and richly flavored. The experience ends with dessert - an iced sea buckthorn dessert - built around tea, milk, and honey. It provides a refreshing, elegant finale that feels both Nordic, mysterious and modern. For a restaurant that has just opened its doors, Lielle already feels like a place with a clear voice and a very bright future. At $150 (expensive for some sure, but when you see a $1,000 a plate tasting menu, this is a bargain) for the tasting menu, it punches well above its weight in the current LA fine-dining landscape. If you consider yourself a serious LA diner--or just someone who loves discovering the city's next great restaurant--this is one reservation you should grab now before the word spreads even further. 10/10. One of the best new openings in Los Angeles in years. read more

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Lielle took over the suddenly shuttered Bicyclette and promptly scraped all the Bistro Decor but left the loud Loop which vacillates between a Blue Cheer Concert and a great background 70's and 80's song sampler. It depends on who's manning the stereo knob. The new space is intimate, romantic, adult and as gorgeous as a Hollywood A-Lister. The dining room is bathed in soft lighting and muted charcoal tones. Relax and settle in and let Chef Marcus take you on a culinary magic carpet ride. It has a Euro feel to it which no doubt cost plenty of Euros. Lielle generates a clubby Supper Club vibe to pair nicely with the innovative creations coming from the confident experienced kitchen. A wide open kitchen anchors the room and is busier than the NY Stock Exchange at the opening bell. Meeted, greeted and seated like you are family. Within moments you'll be treated to an Amuse Bouche. My bouche was more than amused and amazed. It was small plate of Baby Radishes, fresh pickled Snap Peas, with a mega dot of Herby Aioli. Add to that a warm crusty mini Sour Dough Loaf with Day-Glo Yellow Normandy Butter in a swirl. Chef Marcus knew the names of each Jersey Cow who gave it up just for his Lielle diners. The Staff: A regiment of black clad Servers, Bussers, and Runners who are helpful, attentive and all in constant motion like a human Pachinko Machine. No silver crumb scoop pushing the crumbs into your lap. A custom made Japanese tight bristle brush moving the crumbs onto a crumb plate. Voila, in short order my table cloth was once again unsullied and pristine. I should have brought my three pairs of dress shoes for a good buffing. The Bar: The Wine list is as deep as a fermentation tank in Reims. Add to that a rockin' list of Mocktails which is the au curant rage and also Sobriety Checkpoint approved and complaint. Who's rubbing elbows and other parts in the dining room? Daughters and Dads at 5:30 and "Nieces" and "Uncles" at 8:00. The Food: For fickle foodies. The food is glorious and perfect for those who appreciate food as an art form. So, you snagged a coveted table? You've signed up for the only option, a four course (plus a few add-ons and surprises) tasting menu. The First Course was Artichoke Heart quarters and a melange of Citrus (Orange and Grapefruit) Supremes (segments) which could change depending on what's best at the Farmers' Market. Slices of Guanciale were thin enough to lay over a Hinge profile and still read what you might be getting into. A spoon of Roasted Yeast Vinaigrette was drizzled on and around this lovely dish. Good thing you saved a wedge of bread for mopping and sopping. This was a great start to a wonderful adventure. Time for a no booze Barley Tea Apple Cooler which paired with everything. The next course was Abalone "BBQ" served with crisp Seaweed Rice, with puddles of both Fermented Maitake and Shitake Sauces. Chunks of puppy tummy tender Abalone with notes of the sea were lurking underneath. This dish was sublime and in less capable hands in a less capable kitchen Abalone can be nothing more that a briny Chiclet yanked from a tidal pool without proper prep. The Third Course was the main event, to wit, Aged California Squab no doubt named by the Madmen who changed a Patagonian Toothfish in to a Chilean Seabass. Let's be real. A Squab is a Pidgeon. These are probably flying Veal and not those greedy little beasts crapping on your neighbor's Mercedes, something a Tom Cat lusts for, or fat feathered creatures pecking crumbs off your table and plate while you dine al fresco. This regal birdie evolved from a pauper to a Prince in this kitchen. A beautiful oval Breast on a nest of Baby Spinach Leaves hiding Offal bits and Poached Ginkgo Nuts. This was the equal of any Squab at Le Cote Basque in NYC and L'Esperance in Vezelay, France. But I digress, this Squab was a heart throb. The Spaghetti alla Chitarra was house made Pasta cooked just right and then charred (a technique that requires expert handling). It was presented in a coiled tangle with Santa Barbara Uni, Spot Prawn Tartare and micro Basil Leaves along with a slow crawl of heat that lingered gently on the tongue. The Finale was Iced Sea Buckthorn Tea with Milk and Honey that looked like Norman Rockwell had painted a perfect Poached Egg. This was magnificent and memorable. The whole meal was. Lielle, I feelle your passion. read more

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This is one of the most exceptional dining experience I ever had! They totally earned their one Michelin star and it is extremely well deserved. The Chef here is outstanding! The flavors are mind blowing, and the presentations are beautiful! Service is impeccable and the atmosphere inside is just stunning. Modern and exactly what you want in a perfect fine dining setting that is not pretentious! One of the best meals I ever had overall and the best I ever had in Los Angeles. read more

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Wow wow wow! After several high end dining experiences in the past several months (Providence, Somni, Melisse, Vespertine) we were excited to dine at Lielle. Lets get the bottom line out of the way: Our experience was absolutely superb!!! Lielle shines with a warm, cozy and elegant ambiance, complimented by a wonderful team that takes care of the guests from start to finish. Our server Emily was absolutely wonderful, Rafael who gave wonderful wine suggestions was spot on, Christian at the front was welcoming and hospitable, and the team around them was perfectly in sync in making sure service was flawless. Now for the food and the wonderful value of the $150 tasting menu. Chef Jernmark's menu shines through with fresh and vibrant vegetables along with top notch seafood and poultry. He marries them perfectly to create balanced, pleasing to the eye, and most importantly delicious food. Can't wait to return and enjoy chef's next menu evolution. read more

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Absolutely loved Lielle. Every dish was thoughtful and beautifully executed. the starter set the tone, and the bread was honestly my favorite. Even the house salad stood out, and the desserts were unforgettable. Service was warm and attentive, and the ambience is top notch. Definitely a spot I'd come back to. read more

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I have no doubt Lielle will get their michelin stars soon. Chef Marcus Jernmark really knows what he's doing. They've only been open for 5 weeks and the restaurant felt seasoned. All the staffs are friendly, courteous and attentive. The food is phenomenal. And the venue is upscale but not stuffy. We ordered all the optional items on top of the tasting menu and all the dishes were fantastic. Hard to pick a favorite but if I have to pick one.. I'd say the bbq abalone is exceptional. We live in Pasadena and Lielle is a bit of a drive... but definitely worth the journey. read more

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Parking: Plenty of street parking in LA, both metered and free, right near the restaurant. There's also a $15 valet right out front. Ambience: I love the vibe inside! It's dimly lit with lots of candles and perfect lighting for photos. The American playlist is fun, but it could be a bit better--just a small note! Food: For $150, we got four courses, which is a great deal for the quality. The plating was beautiful, and everything tasted amazing! We added a couple of extra dishes from the menu: the uni & scampi pasta and another pasta I can't remember the name of, but both were fantastic! We also tried some local California cheeses, which were super interesting--not your typical cheeses, definitely on the funky side, but worth a try! Service: Our server Kimian, sommelier Philip, and Cher Marcus were all friendly and gave us great service. We made a last-minute reservation about an hour before we arrived at 5:30 PM, and check-in was smooth. They were really attentive all night. Overall: My friends and I are definitely coming back! This is now my favorite restaurant in West LA! read more

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To be fair, this review is about the chaotic booking system, not the food. As enthusiasts of Nordic cuisine, we were excited to try this new restaurant. Since reservations were impossible to get due to the hype, we decided to walk in right when they opened. Their Resy page clearly mentioned that the walk in bar was available without reservation (see photo). We showed up on a rainy Tuesday after driving more than an hour from SGV, only to have the receptionist, Lucas, tell us they were not ready to serve customers at the bar and maybe would be in a few weeks. My question is simple. If you are not ready, why mislead people? I politely asked Lucas if, since we were already there, he could help us book a future reservation. He said the system would not allow him to do so. He kept saying sorry and suggested we email the restaurant and mention his name. If he truly cared and wanted to help, he could have at least written down our names and phone number. Of course, he did not. Another issue is their so called waitlist on Resy, which appears to be misleading as well. I joined the waitlist at 6:10pm, and at 8:49pm received a notification that a table was ready. However, Lucas told us they only have two seatings, at 5:30pm and 8pm. So how is it possible that a table suddenly became available at 8:49pm? (See photo) LA diners love trying new restaurants, but how many actually last more than one or two years? I am pretty sure Lielle has delicious food, but a restaurant with a chaotic system and inattentive front desk puts its own future at risk. I hope this review serves as a wake up call, especially considering what happened to the previous two restaurants in the same location. Thanks so much for your time and attention reading this. read more

Lielle - Misleading waitlist that doesn't exist. - American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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The ambience is great, the service great, the presentation is great. But the food and the price is underwhelming.

I loved everything about this restaurant! We had the best waiter ever, his name is Bruce Lee and he greeted us and took the best care from start to finish! Our dishes were art, flavors were unique and portions are small but by the time you get your last course, you realize everything was the perfect amount. I loved the details of the warm towels in the beginning, the table, drinks, utensils, etc... being refreshed after every dish. We'll definitely be back and spread the word! read more

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The decor is very elegant and you do feel like you are there for a nice dinner. Staff was attentive. Before the menu begins, you are treated to a delicious warm loaf and butter along with some sweet veggies. The food is well executed and plated nicely. While there was no weak course and everything was quality, there is also nothing that truly stands out. Pacing of the courses could use some work. A lot of waiting for the next dish and it seemed like a common theme for all the tables around. We were there on their third week so I'm sure this has been worked out by now. We were able to find street parking in the area. read more

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This is more than a restaurant. It is a dining experience of enormous quality. Every dish is prepared with great attention to detail, in flavor and presentation. I look forward to visit Leille again. In the meantime, I will spread the word.... .... read more

Extraordinary meal! I've been so fatigued by fine dining and this was just the meal I needed. Order both the pasta supplements. Great wine list and Erica (SOMM) was excellent. Music was great to. If you didn't like this meal, the problem isn't Lielle, it's you. read more

Lielle - American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Cozy, vibey, and everything was intentional. Beautiful dinner experience and can't wait to come back. read more

Lielle - American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Overall, the food, ambiance, and service here are genuinely good. My wife and I were enjoying a lovely meal until it came time to pay. We had ordered the set menu along with one additional pasta dish. The bill felt expensive at the time, and upon reviewing it the next day and emailing the restaurant, we discovered we were charged for two additional pastas instead of one. While billing mistakes happen, the restaurant's response was completely unapologetic. It left a bad taste in my mouth and makes me question if the overcharge was truly an accident. It's a nice place to eat, but consider this a warning: scrutinize your bill closely before handing over your credit card. read more

Service is outstanding. Food is uniquely great. Warm interior with great music too (chef made playlist). Found easy street parking but valet available too. read more

This place is amazing! The chef is so well known for his fantastic work yet here he is meeting diners and sharing his delicious food! Each dish that came out tasted great especially their spaghetti! Don't forget to leave room for dessert. Highly recommend!!! read more

TERRIBLE. This place will never and should never get a star. Someone who clearly had no experience as a server (or as a professional) was our server and ignored us the entire evening. We spoke to the manager early on, who apologized and spoke to our server - which made it worse because our server retaliated and ignored us the whole evening. Spending this amount of money to wait 30+ minutes between courses? This would not happen at Vespertine, Seline, etc. We sat down and there was a card on the table with add-on options - our server didn't explain anything to us and eventually we had to ask... when do we order this? He said "NOW" - clearly forgot. Poured a glass of wine that I ordered without giving me a taste first and then when I ordered a second (different wine), there were things floating in the glass and I had to send it back. Outside of the service, the food was terrible - could barely swallow the mystery pieces of squab that were buried under some poorly cooked greens. We even left before dessert came. Thank you, Lielle, for ruining our anniversary. read more

Booking was no problem, but with the hype of the first week we had to be quick. More booking became available and had friends get a reservation right away with zero issues. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. It felt fancy without being stuffy and the playlist was perfect. The food was absolutely amazing and I'm so glad we have this in LA now. The bread and butter, the pasta dishes, the abalone were delicious, the dessert was the best tasting dessert I've ever had in my entire life. They also make some drinks in house that were delicious as well. I want to add that no review can do the food justice and to just go try it yourself read more

Our meal here was simply spectacular! Every course fresh, innovative and delicious. I highly recommend the 2 add-ons, they did not disappoint. Also, be sure to order at least one cheese course for the table. It is truly special. The decor and ambience was warm and inviting. Service was excellent. This is a Michelin star contender. read more

Diner BEWARE : Do not have any unexpected illness in your party (sorry but illness strikes when it wants) and kindly inform the restaurant before hours that you have someone in your party that is sick. I left my phone number, in case I needed to be contacted to make a plan but instead, my reservation was cancelled within 3 mins of messaging the restaurant on Open Table (since it stated they weren't open yet) - no phone call & still charged the $50 per person fee with some kind of processing charge as the total was $102.... Adding insult to illness is unfortunate. If you want our party to walk in anyway and expose other guests without any consideration, I should have just kept it as is. I'm not one to flake an a reservation without legitimate reason. I've been waiting as long as anyone can (they only take reservations 3 weeks out) and this was not something I could plan on. Charging for 1 cancellation would have been understandable. read more

Went yesterday with my wife and favorite foodie couple and had a fantastic meal. Lielle is a welcome addition to LA's dining scene. Striped jack with peeled peas, the best abalone dish I've ever had, and perfectly grilled squab (with truffles). The add-ons were amazing as well. In spite of opening only 5 weeks ago, they already made changes to the menu. Thank you Chef to you and your wife! I'll be back soon. read more

the odds were stacked against Lielle when we walked in at 6 pm for our date night reservation. We had been to both prior iterations of the space. I believe it was a decent Italian place first, and then Bicyclette, after which I spent an entire night vomiting. At the very least the 2 predecessors had tried and (I believe) largely failed because while they weren't bad, they couldn't overcome the abyss that is pico robertson. my husband was skeptical and felt the space was cursed. When I tried to cancel 48 hours before, figuring they'd give me some grace on the 72 hour cancellation policy, no dice. Not wanting to part ways with $153, I caved and we begrudgingly went. I expected it to be terrible because the cancellation policy felt so desperate. I was even more annoyed because we could have gotten a Rez at Funke or Badmaash last minute at the same time. Once we arrived we realized the liquor license was no longer a thing. I'm a mom to a 3 and a 5 year old. I almost walked out. So these guys felt so confident in their food that they didn't even need booze to sell it. I assumed hubris. But then the food started to come. They made me coffee on request that was legitimately amazing, the wine was smart and not over the top. We eat at a lot of restaurants and usually the best ones nail the apps, but most still fumble the entree. Some rare exceptions in LA right now in Anajak Thai, Dudley Market, Electric Bleu, Capo, Sushi Note Sherman Oaks. But every single course at this place was fantastic. From amuse bouche thru dessert. Heaven. I'd never think of being a regular at a prix fixe type sitch but I can't wait to go back to this one. The staff was super nice staff, loved the sommelier and Bruce (?) Lee and they spaced the courses well. I still think a 72 hour policy is wild but I know it's not easy to crack a profit anywhere right now. Seriously amazing meal. I was so pissed when I walked in but when we walked out we were both converts. read more

Wow. The flavors were so on point, unexpected, and delightful. Every dish, from the bread and butter, uni and prawn pasta, to the artichoke and squab, were a masterclass in flavor and execution. The meal was elevated without feeling pretentious. The service was attentive but, where I think there was opportunity, was checking with the table if they were done, as we saw the uni pasta taken away before it was finished. Los Angeles found a new target to shine the spotlight on, and it's Lielle. I can't wait to try their next menu. read more

I really wanted to love Lielle but I will never go back. We had a miserable time here as we were four good friends getting together to celebrate the shared birthday of two in our party. We COULD NOT HEAR A WORD any of us or our servers spoke the entire night. We asked about this multiple times to no avail. It is quite possible the acoustics are so terrible that they simply can't figure out a way to fix it short of shutting down and spending a fortune fixing it. But this dinner cost something like $1400. At this level, you are not paying just for the food--the food was very good--but to not be in an environment that is literally--at 94 decibals--the equivalent of standing next to a lawnmower. We could not hear the descriptions of the dishes. We could not hear about the specials--nor that each tiny little additional plate cost $65. We sent a letter to the management praising the food but telling them about the experience and were told they strive for a "lively atmosphere." They made no attempt to woo us back, to give them a second chance. They are tone deaf; we left literally deaf--grateful for the first time in my life to stand on the sidewalk on Pico for ten minutes as our ears readjusted to planet earth, when we finally had a chance to ask each other how they were doing. It's a shame because the food is great. read more