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For anyone who regularly eats out, the best food is often served in French Restaurants. The attention to detail and combinations of flavours offered by the average French menu can be a spectacular experience where the best aspects of each ingredient are amplified by the way in which they are cooked and served to create a fantastic and sensational meal.

Many of the best restaurants in Los Angeles as rated by the various critics of the city are French, although there are a number of exquisite fusion restaurants too, where the sensibilities of French Haute Cuisine are blended with oriental ingredients and styles to create a spectacular mix. Particularly recommended are restaurants that combine Vietnamese and French food such as Dim Hok in Beverley Hills.

In this brief guide, we have collected five of the best French Restaurants in Los Angeles to help you plan your dining out in the city before you travel there. Be aware that thanks to the reputations of these establishments, booking in advance is highly recommended to avoid disappointment, especially at the weekend when they are busiest.

Julienne

This romantic restaurant is located in San Marino, and offers an intimate environment in which to enjoy a special evening. With a fantastic wine list and a great menu, Julienne has won a number of awards and offers authentic French food with some panache.

La Creperie Café

If you fancy a Bistro style meal in the Long Beach area of Los Angeles, La Creperie Café is ideal. Lunchtime is the best time to visit in order to sit out on the pavement and enjoy a glass of wine and the sophisticated yet simple food of this classic establishment.

La Pariesienne

If you want to enjoy classic French Cuisine, La Parisienne is one of the best places in LA to do it. The restaurant is located in fashionable Monrovia and is always very busy. This restaurant has been delighting diners for over thirty years, and carved out a great reputation over that time. The coq au vin is particularly recommended.

Melisse

If you want to draw an elegant close to a perfect day in Santa Monica and you are lucky enough to get a reservation, Melisse will leave you breathless. Remarkable food, and stunning views over the ocean make it one of the hottest places to eat out in Los Angeles.

Sona

Favourite of many movie stars and directors, lunchtime at Sona is particularly busy as it is one of the main places in Hollywood where deals are done during the daytime, and is the perfect place to take clients if you are in the city on business and want to impress.