Nestled in an unassuming location in Bellflower, Arte Cafe remains a hidden gem. Had I not stumbled upon it during my childhood visits to the Cerritos Town Center, I might have never given it a second look. Chef Richard, in his later years, continues to craft delectable dishes and his warm and inviting hospitality makes you feel like a cherished guest. However, please note that reservations are mandatory. In February 2025, I had the pleasure of dining at Arte Cafe with my closest friends, and this month, I was delighted to bring my husband along. We savored a delightful array of dishes, including the sashimi, lobster bisque, and the succulent rack of lamb. To conclude our exquisite meal, we indulged in the decadent crème brûlée. The service at Arte Cafe was nothing short of exceptional. We were treated to an intimate dining experience and almost had the entire restaurant to ourselves. It truly is a gem that deserves to be cherished and preserved for generations to come. read more

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First of all the food is amazing. Richard does a great job every single time we're there. The Ribeye steak is always cooked to perfection and the Chilean Sea bass, one of my favorites just melts in your mouth. Plus, they always have great wine to go with whatever you pick. This place is perfect for a romantic dinner or to celebrate a birthday with family and friends. I've been recommending Arte Cafe to my friends and they're loving it. read more

Arte Cafe - Celebrating my birthday! - New American Near Me - Bellflower, California

We always have a wonderful dining experience here. Chef Richard usually prepares whatever he has in the kitchen and surprise us with his interpretation of ordinary food. I've included the current menu which is top notch as well. He is a very talented Chef who enjoys his craft. The staff are very efficient and friendly. Service is excellent. Nice atmosphere in the restaurant. A great place to celebrate special occasions or just to have great food. Calling ahead for reservations is strongly recommended. Restaurant is closed Sundays and Mondays. Enjoy the food photos from today's visit. read more

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The food is super good. It combines Asian and European flavors together to create a fusion. The food has great seasoning and sauces, the steaks are always juicy, the fish is always cooked to perfection, and their noodle are delicious, it's a perfect balance of Asian and European taste. The service is fantastic. The servers are always on top of it. Often coming around to check up on customers. The chef even comes out from time to time to talk with guests! Lastly the ambiance is great. The lighting is really nice, it's dark but not too dark. There nice painting on the walls. There also some nice music that creates the perfect vibe for a nice fancy dinner. read more

This is the new location of Arte Cafe, which used to be located in Cerritos. The restaurant is charming and has a different vibe than the previous location. This one is modern with some traditional qualities. It is on the main street of Bellflower Boulevard. There is street parking right in front as well as a small parking lot of the nearest intersection (across from Starbucks). Now let's talk about the good part -- the food! Chef Richard is the owner and he does modern American cuisine where it has fusions of French, Italian, and Asian. For example -- I had a his Long Life Noodle with Wagyu Beef. The flavor of the beed was paired so well with the noodle and the texture was delightful. His Sea Bass with a lemon caper sauce (made with butter most likely... we all know butter is the secret ingredient to all French cooking!) was seasoned perfectly and it wasn't overpowered by the lemon zest and capers. I really enjoyed his Wild Mushroom Crostini... and crostini is an Italian food item! So that is why I put this restaurant's type as New American because it is a melting pot of different cuisines. The next item I want to try is the Short Rib! I heard that one is delicious. Since this restaurant just had its grand opening recently -- not a lot of people know of it's existence. I have been there twice so far on weekday nights for dinner. It isn't busy and the service is good for the intimate setting that it is. Someone is always there to clear plates and refill your beverage. read more

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Excellent cuisine- esp the Chilean sea bass - extra special treat. Great manhattans too!

Food is amazing and scrumptious Service is great all the time especially the friendly and accommodating chef richard Ambiance is cozy and private read more

Arte Cafe - Birthday Dinner at Arte Cafe table styling by Mary May - New American Near Me - Bellflower, California

Decent French-American cuisine, very nice elegant ambiance, friendly service and owner. Dishes weren't amazing but not bad either. Enjoyed everything we ate. Street parking available. Outdoor/exterior could use more lighting. read more

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Service phenomenal. Food was fresh! Great vibes will come again!! Service was fast and friendly too, :)

Food is excellent. Everything is up to my standard. Multi course experiences are exceptional good

Reservations are not required. They welcome walk-ins. This is a small place, but there's plenty of seats. We parked right upfront. The food was delicious and they definitely give big portions. We liked all of our dishes and already looking forward to coming back and trying other items. Service was great! read more

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Delicious Dinner with Great Presentation and fabulous A5 steak and chilean sea-bass.

I'm not big on going out on Valentine's Day because of the crowds and especially 2025 it fell on a Friday I was really not trying to stress on finding a great place to eat. But earlier in the week I found one of my favorite restaurants from back in the day opened back up in Bellflower (originally in Cerritos) and they had openings at a decent time that fit my schedule. Definitely a hidden gem for Bellflower and I'm sure it's going to be a hot spot soon enough. Service was great from the moment I walked in from Bojana I believe was her name. They had a Valentine's Day menu that came with wine pairings so we opted for that and added a rack of lamb. We also got a complimentary ceviche mini tostada to start the night. Every bite of food was devoured. My steak was cooked to perfection, the sashimi was fresh and had sized cuts, and the rack of lamb was excellent. The seafood platter of lobster, scallops, and prawns was also utterly delicious. To finish we had chocolate crème brûlée and whoa! It was so good I wanted to another one lol. Everything was set in a nice moody atmosphere that just made everything right for a Friday night dinner. read more

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This restaurant is a gem. Great variety of selections. We tried several items: diver scallops, clams & mussels, jumbo prawns, lobster ravioli, lamb lollipops, French onion soup, and lobster & prawn bisque, all delicious and flavorful. Good customer service attentive and friendly. Nice ambience you can come here for friends dinner or a have a lovey date. We visited on Valentine's Day, it was a great option, we were seated right away. Would recommend this place. read more

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The food's amazing. The five-course wine dinner is totally worth it. They kept my glass full with five different wines. I got to try sea bass, Wagyu beef, scallop, and lamb rack all in one meal. Definitely recommend the wine dinner! read more

Always great food. Here's amazing Seafood Tower !! My family loved it !! .. It was so yummy... Chef and Owner Richard Alm always wonderful entree's....Steaks, Chilean Sea Bass, Pasta ..delicious .. Never disappointed when you dine there. Good friendly service .. read more

Arte Cafe - Seafood Tower - New American Near Me - Bellflower, California

Great service and nice place. I like the decorations and ambiance inside. Richard is very nice!

We have been patrons of Arte Cafe for several years. The restaurant had to change locations from Cerritos to Bellflower due to lease renewal issues. We were devastated that the restaurant had closed. Voilà, a couple of years later, Richard (the owner) reaches out to us and announces a new location to revive Arte Cafe. Since we learned about the reopening in December 2024, we've visited at least six times. The restaurant isn't conveniently located for us (about 25 miles from our respective homes), so our dedication to frequent this establishment reflects our opinions of the quality, value, and unique menu offerings. Now, to the point of this review. On Thursday, March 21st, we attended our 3rd specialty prix fixe, wine pairing meals, featuring a truly inspired menu accompanied by five different wine pairings from Neyers Vineyard. Compared to prices at restaurants for less inspired menus and meals (Flemings immediately comes to mind, with prices closer to $135 - $150), the $95 we paid was more than fair and, in reality, quite reasonable. The food was spectacular. It was a bunch of combined flavors that were new to me and worked really well. The Uni bisque with a Tempura Oyster was out of this world delicious. The seared bluefin was quite generous and cooked to perfection (I had to remove the cilantro and give it to my lovely better half, as I have an allergy to it). The salad featured nectarines and plums with soft cheese and something that resembled caviar, but it was actually avocado-black sesame Himitsu--a truly exceptional flavor combination with a black lumpfish caviar consistency, creating a unique and delightful blend of flavors. The oxtail and gnocchi had a slightly corned beef-like flavor (I had never had oxtail before), and the gnocchi were perfectly doughy pillows of pasta. The wines were excellent, although I wasn't familiar with Neyers Winery, which is owned by the Trinchero Family and known for more than 60 award-winning brands, including their Sutter Home white Zinfandel, which is what made them famous. For the most part, they were reasonably priced. The Trinchero Family owns Menage a Trois, Sutter Home, Joel Gott, and several other brands with which I'm not familiar. The first chardonnay was more of a French-style chablis. The representative stated that it was due to aging in 304 stainless steel barrels. There was a smooth, more fruit-forward character, slightly acidic, with no hint of the oak that you would typically expect in a chard. It was pretty tasty and crisp. The Carneros Chardonnay was more typical, with an oaky profile that was quite good, albeit not particularly noteworthy. The Sage Canyon red blend was good but not spectacular. It's too dry for my liking. The Left Bank red was better. It was smooth and almost creamy. It's not an outstanding or fabulous wine, but it's very good, comparable to a Trefethen or even Far Niente. The price was reasonably set at $40 (BevMo's price was $59), so we purchased six bottles. We plan to have a bottle (or two) at my sister's house this weekend when we have a leg of lamb for dinner. Overall, this is a fabulous place for dinner (once you get past the "on the boulevard location, with little parking, which is just a little offputting.") The venue isn't too large; it can comfortably accommodate around 60 people (the stated capacity is 95, but that would be pushing it). The ambiance is cozy and cultured, with a touch of quality, featuring real linen, fine wine glasses (Riedel and others), and high-quality flatware (I get the feeling that the owner isn't quite finished with the decoration or furnishing yet). The wait staff are second to none. The service is impeccable, and the lead maître d', concierge, and head waiter, Jonathan, are great! Richard, the owner, is friendly and approachable and will gladly spend a few minutes with you. It almost has an overall family feel. If you're looking for uniquely curated, impeccably prepared, and delicious Asian/French/American fusion cuisine at a fair price, Arte Cafe should be high on your list of must-try destinations. read more

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Service was superior and indoor ambience was very nice. Form the outside, the restaurant looks a bit sketchy and neighborhood isn't the best but once we stepped inside it was like night and day. Food was very good. I had a salad with berries and arugula, everything very fresh. read more

Appearance of outside frontage looks abandoned. Not welcoming at all by owner. Very minimal service and menu. We will not be going back.

Owner and Chef Richard has relocated his restaurant from the Cerritos Town Center location. Recently went to dinner and already his new menu has a lot of dishes to choose from. The french onion soup was amazing!! The onions in the soup were really flavorful. I highly recommend the lollipop lamb chips with the toasted baguette as a starter. The flavors with the baguette and lamb chop are out of this world. For the main dish i got the fettuccine with sausage and prawns in a butter cream sauce. WOW!! The combination was just right. I will be coming here on a regular basis. For parking there is plenty of street parking on Bellflower Blvd. or off Cedar. read more

Prices too high if you do not eat meat. Place needs some care the owner needs to come and clean it and get rid of the junk making it look sloppy. read more

Had my farewell dinner at this place (private reservation) and had a great time. Food was tasty, especially the gyoza and wings (although they were a bit greasy for my liking). Service was also great, the staff were friendly and quick to attend to your needs. Ambiance is also cozy, there was a huge crowd (private events) but it was still cozy read more

Food and service are great. Good vibe Good wine restaurant Nice sit down restaurant Veronica took care of us Richard the owner is very welcoming read more

Wow, this place is a hidden gem! People, you need to go here! I am telling you, you will not be sorry. Okay, it's on Bellflower Blvd between Cedar and Rose, so it's not the best location but once you walk inside, you wouldn't know. The ambiance is lovely. Great looking tables with nice white linens and pretty glass sets. The owner is super nice, as was our waitress. Now the food, amazing! We had the short rib and substituted veggies for the polenta. We also had the lollipop lamb chops and the arugula salad. Everything was delicious and very reasonably priced! We will definitely come back soon. read more

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Ambiance needs some work, but the food is excellent. Service was attentive, and menu options were great. We did notice that they were running out of items on the menu early in the evening. read more

Nice to see a new restaurant in our neighborhood! We had a delicious meal here on Valentine's Day. I know that they relocated from Cerritos, but I hadn't been to the previous location. We ordered Duck Confit and Salmon entrees, and both were perfect! Excellent service and an amazing chef. We weren't sure about parking, but once inside we were told that it's ok to park next to the Elks Lodge in the lot in front of what used to be a Chinese restaurant...not splashy/hip, but comfy and welcoming. I would definitely come back! read more

Been wanting to try Arte Cafe for a while now. I had been to their location when it was in bellflower many many years ago and it was fabulous then. Did NOT disappoint at all! Service was on point and very attentive. We ordered the lamb lollipops & arugula salad to start and it was amazing. Dinner we had the sea bass and braised short ribs! Portions were enormous and the word "delicious" doesn't do it justice! Cannot be any more enthusiastic about this hidden gem. It is a must must try ! read more

Amazing food and service! Highly recommend. Prior location was in Cerritos, currently located in bellflower.

Great food and atmosphere! Richard, as always, very welcoming. Highly recommended so a must try if anywhere near Bellflower! read more

OMG I'm glad that Chef Richard reopened his restaurant. The former was in Cerritos Town Center, it was a favorite of ours. Now located in Bellflower, it's just as nice if not nicer than the old one. The food is always perfectly cooked, and so delicious! With this new location you MUST make reservations! We will be back dining weekly. Come out and treat yourself to some delicious and amazing food. read more

We used to be customers of Cafe Camilla in Bellflower and the Arte Cafe when it was located in Cerritos. We decided to go to Arte Cafe to celebrate a birthday. The food was very high quality and service was top notch. A wonderful place to enjoy a quiet dinner. read more

Good restaurants are hard to find. The New Years Eve 3 course Prix Fixe dinners were impeccable considering the $65 charge. Please give patronage to this relatively small yet elegant gem. read more

Wow! Everything we had was fantastic! (Filet mignon, French onion soup, charcuterie and sashimi). John was so attentive, and the owner came by to make sure that we were enjoying our meal. We can't wait to go back! read more

Excellent foods and service. The only French cuisine near Cerritos. Richard, the chef is funny and really know how to cook which is hard to find nowadays. Most of chef from other restaurants cooks their foods so salty. What's wrong with those people! read more