Such a beautiful restaurant, with a great staff! It feels like a European escape from the city! Loved everything on the menu! Must haves: Ceased Salad Truffle Fries Chicken Steak French Onion Soup Honestly everything!! read more

This is a review for Afternoon Tea @ Violet Bistro. I cannot in good conscience NOT leave a review for this truly inordinately overpriced "tea service". I'm an afternoon tea aficionado, it's one of my favorite things to do, and I've been to some of the best tea services around the world. I didn't have super high expectations, but for the price ($100) being on par with some of the best high end tea services (The Ritz, CLARIDGE'S, The Plaza, The Peninsula) I expected it to be at least marginally good. This tea is 100% not worth more than $50. The ambiance is lovely and the service is attentive, but that's sadly about where it stops. I'm sad cause this could be SO wonderful and LA needs more afternoon tea spots!! Why this tea isn't worth it: -You do not get pots of water, and you have to steep your own tea. When it gets cold, or goes down, you have to wait til a server comes around, or flag them down. About halfway through, they did bring around hot water, but it was in coffee pots, which was...odd. -The honey is....sticks of honey. Two of 'em. -Servers do not tell you what is on each tier. There is a menu, but this is always good to do at tea. -There was ONE finger sandwich along with some other savory bites that weren't anything to write home about. Everything was mid. Bread was dry, cracker thing was too salty. -The scones were okay, but each of us only got one, they were tiny, and they were cold. Extremely hard strike against Violet Bistro for this. Scones are a tell. They should be warm and delicious. -The "sweet cream" tasted like cream cheese...in fact, I thought they had made a mistake and fully given us cream cheese. I didn't eat it. The cream and jam on scones are usually one of my fave foods at afternoon tea, so this made me sad :( . -There needs at least one more finger sandwich, more savory bites, and one more scone... or a bigger scone...and definitely a warm one. In essence, it's just a total disappointment and rip off, coming from someone who loves afternoon tea. I hope they get it together cause this spot is so cute and it sounds like their regular food is good. They can do it! So much potential!!! read more

I arranged a large person dinner in the upper terrace of the restaurant and it was beautifully set space and table. A tasteful and delicious menu that you can select items for each category and I worked with the special events manager Holly who was patient and delightful!!! We had the salmon, steak, mushroom spread and tarte for dessert. This is a really delicious restaurant with amazing staff!! read more

What a great surprise This place is a gem. Have lived in LA for many years and never knew this place existed From the great service to the excellent food you must give it a try You will not be disappointed read more

Great food, beautiful environment and kind, caring staff. Their cauliflower is wonderful as is their truffle fries (ask for them crispy).

Great, friendly service; beautiful atmosphere; and very good food. We've been here before, and we returned again. Both times we had good experiences. read more

Excellent menu selection, wonderful food and ambiance. Sat outside on the interior patio, very comfortable and relaxed vibe. Service is excellent and appropriately attentive read more

The house-made baguette w/ salted butter and a glass of Viognier would have been enough. But then came the mushroom "snails" encrusted in spinach and dusted w/ breadcrumbs, thick-cut truffle fries smothered in grated cheese, and fluffy quiche en papillote. @thevioletla is a gorgeous, multi-level Westwood Village resto with plenty of outdoor/open-air seating. Highly recommended read more

All around five rating! Can't wait to go back. We tried Trout almandine and quiche. And both were delicious! read more

This place is one of my all time favorite French restaurants in Los Angeles. We have tried the Steak Au Poivre, the organic chicken, and the classic fries. The steak was absolutely delicious; so juicy and creamy. The fries were amazing asl well. The ambience is so elegant and chic; perfect for date nights or special occasions. I would highly recommend this place. read more

Very cute n cozy French Bistro! Great service and ambience, loved every single dishes we ordered- French onion soup just right not too salty, sea bass and duck confit cooked to perfection, Steak frites n truffle fries must order! Big portions too thus we were too full no room for the dessert will definitely come back soon! read more

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Wow wow. Great food. Great atmosphere and service. We tried this place last week and have been back 3 times. It's our go to place now

Adorable, romantic dinner. Loved the aesthetic and vibe. Delicious food- the steak and frites was divine. The tuna Niçoise salad was yummy and fresh. Whatever you do, an order of fries for the table is a good move. read more

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We had a great dinner here last night. It was a total yelp find. French bistro. Warm and cozy. Good wine and beer as well as full bar selections. Our greeter and server were efficient and personable. The food was delicious. We had the steak with Frites, which were perfectly done. Our friend had the Smashburger, which she said was delicious. We started with a house salad that was a mix of greens with a touch of fennel and flat parsley and sprinkled with pistachios and dressed with a lemon vinaigrette. It was enough for the three of us. What made it really special was the venue itself. Small rooms, comfortable lighting and we sat upstairs where we looked over a courtyard where people were eating, and at the other side of the building, which was this beautiful, old brick - it felt like we were in Europe. And, the icing on the cake was that aside from it being a busy nice vibe we could actually hear ourselves talk. I can't wait to go back. Who knew? read more

Wow wow wow!!!!!! We got the olives, mista salad, baguette, steak and cauliflower. Everything was cooked to perfection. I asked for the steak medium rare and it was better than expected. Jeff was our waiter and swiftly and thoughtfully guided us through the menu, his suggestions were on point. Ambiance was super special -make sure to sit outside! There are lights and trees around, bring a jacket. This French restaurant will take you back to Paris. Staff was amazing as well. Pro tip: get your lady the One Love Resiling... it does not disappoint! read more

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My boyfriend and I celebrated our anniversary here and absolutely loved it. Service was impeccable. Everyone was so kind and attentive. Gorgeous interior and exterior courtyard. Hand sanitizer at every table. We got a Vitamin V (blood orange spritz), French onion soup, a gnocchi dish that was a special that evening, the steak with truffle frites, and basque cheesecake to finish. Everything was stellar. Rich, decadent, authentic French food. Can't wait to come back! read more

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Great French restaurant! The canard confit was flavorful and paired nicely with lentils and other veggies. The bistro steak was tasty and nicely cooked; the frites was particularly memorable for its potato chip appearance. The service was attentive and very polite--even during the busy evening hour. The night ambiance was elegantly quaint for its homey charm; a great date place. read more

Excellent food the place your little bit small they make the seat an area at the bar very tight and they're little bit expensive

Terrific food and a charming environment. It is definitely more expensive than I usually like to spend, but it's worth coming for a special evening or a delicious indulgence! read more

extra +1 bc of the ambiance but i felt the food was alright and nothing super special. i did enjoy the cheese plate though! it was quite yummy read more

Wow. This place is a hidden gem. From the outside it looks small and quaint. The inside is beautiful! The ambiance was great, extremely friendly and helpful staff. You can also take a cooking class upstairs! The food was phenomenal. The frites are still making my mouth water. Loved the melon and tomato salad, steak frites, sea bass, and Caesar salad. Best meal I've had in a long time. I really enjoyed the place. It kind of takes you out of the city and into somewhere magical and intimate. Great for date nights or group dinners! read more

Decided to come to this adorable spot for our sixth anniversary and we definitely don't regret it! This is one of the best overall ambiences I've been to in a while. The appetizers and sides were better than the main dishes in my opinion and I highly recommend the LA passion drink because it was delicious! Honestly, the staff were the nicest people and we didn't feel rushed at all even though it was a Saturday. Very romantic and sweet spot! read more

Violet Bistro - Crustless Basque Cheesecake - French Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I want to love Violet and it was our second time trying it. But it's such a crapshoot when you go there as to where you will be seated. They have some great tables and some 'filler' tables that you should never be seated in. We were sitting in a room off the balcony which had zero ambiance and did not make us feel part of the restaurant. On top of this we ordered our started when we ordered our cocktails. Our cocktails were delicious but not sign of our starter. A few minutes after we ordered our main course our waitress asked if we'd like to order a starter when we reminded her that we had already ordered it. To cut a long story short we had moved on to a glass of wine when we got our starter and we're just starting enjoy it when our main course arrived literally on top of our starter and with no room on our table, we had to move things around (while our waitress stood watching). That was so disappointing and rushed, it made what could have been a lovely evening into a really disappointing experience. Not sure I need to go back to Violet ever again, read more

This review isn't about the staff (bartenders, waiter) or the food, both of which were pleasant. This review is for how the owner, Dana, handled an incident. The busboy accidentally spilled on me and my purse, ruining the purse. While accidents happen and he was very apologetic and responded immediately, the immediate communications from Dana indicated she wanted to make it right, but my follow up communications via email with her where less than satisfactory. I suggested cash compensation for a few hundred dollars - the purse is worth much more than that and our bill was well over this amount - and was told: "Unfortunately, we are not in the business of buying accessories for guests. As an alternative, if you have any gifts to give, folks love our Violet gift cards, which can be used for our Bistro, Bar, Cooking School and Shop." She also continued to suggest taking it to get fixed even after I explained multiple times that the natural leather was ruined and could not be fixed. After I shared that the handbag designer recommended speaking with their go-to repair store in NYC and relayed the information to Dana, she responded that she would not pay for shipping. In the end, it didn't matter as the repair store stated the handbag was ruined and could not be repaired. I shared this information with Dana and never heard back. The owner was very disingenuous and lacked understanding of how to adequately solve situations like this. She would have been better off doing and saying nothing as I will not be recommending this place to anyone. read more

Very cute place with extremely good food. Excellent service too. Ate here for the first time tonight and it will become one of our regular spots. We had steak frites--excellent: perfectly cooked, high quality cut and awesome sauce on it. Soaked it up with the fries, which I think were cooked in an air fryer and were very tasty with the perfect crunch. We also had the chicken--very good. The onion soup--good but not exceptional. The simple salad--very fresh and flavorful, with pistachios and shaved parmesan. Side of different types of fresh peas was very good. For dessert we had the chocolate cake--excellent! And the homemade mint chocolate chip ice cream which tastes like real mint from the garden, and lots of choc chips. We had one cocktail which was very good and a couple of wines by the glass. All around exceptional restaurant in a very cute space. We'll be back! read more

Violet Bistro - Very cute bar as you walk into the space - French Near Me - Los Angeles, California

It's nice to have this type of cute, romantic French bistro in Westwood Village. I find this place to be a nice date spot in a comfortable setting. Food, service, and ambiance were great! Absolutely loved, loved their mac 'n cheese! Steak frites was also phenomenal; meat was cooked perfectly and fries were made crispy on the outside. Highly recommend and can't wait to return to try other dishes :). read more

Amazing ambiance and service. I came here when I was really sad and it made me feel better. Indoor outdoor experience with yummy food. A little pricy but worth it read more

We came here for dinner for the first time and had a wonderful experience. it's such a beautiful place and we feel like we're in Europe. Service was wonderful and the waiter explained the items to help us make choices. We shared the rotisserie chicken and cauliflower entree - both so delicious and flavorful. We started with the simple salad which was huge and lots of shredded cheese and crushed nuts on top which was very good and a warm baguette (it had a pot of cream de fresh). read more

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So I went to this spot because their ambiance is super cute. They have this adorable outside/inside dining area with a gorgeous nighttime setting. I really liked the experience including the service and the setting. However I give a 3 star because of the food. It looks so much more pleasing on their social media than it tasted. I had ordered the salmon plate and it came with an arugula salad. Both the salmon and the salad were super salty. When I say salty i mean SALTY. The salad tasted like someone poured a 1/4 cup of salt over it. The salmon was okay but was also salted very heavily. I'm not sure if that was just a slip of the hand by the chef on my plate in particular. And I probably should have said something but I did not want to waste the food by sending it back. 3/5 would go back for the setting but not for the food. read more

Simply my favorite restaurant. I am a cook. I prefer to stay home and cook as so few restaurants are worth the attitude and the price. Violet is an exception. The service, the food, the ambiance, the wine selection, the prices.... I love it all and it is all worth it. The perfect neighborhood spot. I got the salmon, someone got the smashburger, the chicken and the quiche... we added the haricot vert and fries. Loved every bit. read more

The approach Violet Bistro takes to service is lacking. They rush your meal so they can turn your table quickly and will not split your order so if you are looking for a relaxing evening with a well spaced meal this is not the place for you. Additionally they tack on a 20% after tax tip to your meal regardless of party size so there is really no incentive to provide good service. I would skip this one. read more

Beautiful patio dining. The cauliflower appetizer was amazing. The brussels sprouts was good too but not as great as the cauliflower. I got the quiche and a side salad. Really liked them both a lot. Service was great. The atmosphere is so pretty and classy. read more

My family and I stopped in for a quick dinner tonight. My son had suggested coming here as he's walked by it several times. Little did we know we had stumbled in on a true gem! It turns out that they were having a soft opening for family and friends, yet they invited us warmly to dine with them. They apologized in advance if things were not perfect as they were trying to work out the kinks before opening to the public later this week. Well let me tell you... Things could not have been more perfect! This space is absolutely lovely. It feels like a true European bistro. You forget that you are in LA! Don't miss the charming courtyard area, the separate private table for large parties, or the upstairs kitchen that will host cooking classes. The decor is clean, simple and cozy... like you could linger for hours enjoying a great meal with friends. The food is outstanding! It's obviously made with the highest ingredients. Very authentic! Simple ingredients but super fresh and creatively put together for absolutely delicious dishes! What a find! We will definitely be regulars at this lovely restaurant! We can't wait to try the weekday lunch menu and weekend brunch! Merci beaucoup, Violet Bistro, for bringing a little European charm to Westwood! read more

The food is very good. The servers were friendly. The four of us were seated by the hostess in the bar area. This place is so full of noise and more noise that I couldn't wait for the evening to be over. I hope never to return. read more

Violet Bistro is the real deal. Charming ambiance, of course. But. It's the service that makes this place worth every blessed penny. THANK YOU for being a lovely, kind, and accommodating presence when my out-of-town family needed it, fresh off their 6-hour flight from Philly. Your hospitality will not be lost on us. read more

Finally! A fabulous restaurant in Westwood I can walk to! With a full bar. Beautiful decor. Excellent bistro dishes. Charming atmosphere. Dana, the owner is friendly and accommodating. There is a great private room, a cozy patio, and a full kitchen where they have cooking classes. The service is spectacular. I'm SO happy Violet is here! read more

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Very pretentious and way overpriced! Was sitting for over 10 minutes and nobody greeted me ! So I left!

I had been looking forward to this restaurant open for months and was devastated to learn that their grand opening was followed quickly by the safer at home mandate. My husband's celebrated his birthday Tuesday and, to make it a bit special, we decided to order from Violet. The presentation (even for take out!) was beautiful - the baguette wrapped carefully in parchment paper and tied with a bow, each part of the dinner separated so they was an element of self-assembly, the salmon positioned on top of the cabbage as though it were plated. On top of that and of course, more importantly, the food was exceptional. The salmon was beautifully cooked and served with curry on the side that added a lot of flavor, even though the fish stood alone on its own. It went incredibly well with the brussel sprouts and forbidden rice, both of which were delicious. And, oh wow, the madelines with raspberry dipping sauce were SO GOOD. Thank you so much Violet for helping us celebrate my husband's birthday in spite of the circumstances. It was perfect and will be memorable because of the food! read more

We finally ventured out to VioletLA last night - it was really fabulous - ambience was A++++ - all the little touches that makes this Neighbourhood gem and must visit - food was yum- staff was lovely - even the mini hand sanitizers on every table We will definitely go back read more

I highly recommend this restaurant. The evening started out with a slight snafu with the owner not recognizing that we were joining a couple that were already seated, but she made up for it by comping a dish of artichoke frittes that were out of this world. The food continued to delight. I had an amazing onion soup and the steak and frittes that reminded me of L' Entrecotte in Paris. The ambiance, the service and the food were outstanding. Looking forward to going again soon. read more