Amazing food. Even better service. They accommodated all our dietary requests and made our wedding anniversary really special. Loved loved loved this place! Must visit! We'll be back just for the chocolate mousse! read more

Les Petites Canailles - Vegetarian leeks dish. The craft on this one is breathtaking - French Near Me - Paso Robles, California

Before traveling to Wine Country, I reached out to Mike and Delia W., on recommendations for restaurants. I made reservations at Les Petites Canailles (French cuisine) and I am glad I did. The Prix Fixe menu is known as the Chef's "Trust Us" Menu ... $190 for two. Add Wine Pairing for $90 per person. The restaurant had two Sommeliers making the rounds to each table to provide details on the wines. NOTE: Most restaurants do not have a Sommelier on staff, two was our good fortune! FIRST COURSE: Morris Bay Oysters with Lime was chilled and tasty (not slimy as I have had with other raw oysters). Paired with Peter Laurr Riesling, which was well-balanced, not "sweet" like most Rieslings). SECOND COURSE: Asparagus Salad with Honey Truffle dressing. Paired with a German Silvaner wine. It was light and perfect. THIRD COURSE : Bluefin Tuna Crudo with Watermelon Cubes. A chilled carafe of watermelon puree was poured over the dish. Very creative and delicious. This was paired a White Blend from Brookdale Bradbourne of Paarl in South Africa. It was a great choice and something different that I would have overlooked. FOURTH COURSE: Spinach Cavatelli (my favorite of the evening), a Duck and Pork dish in a savory jus and Kale. Paired with an Italian Rose Tenuta del Terre Nere wine. FIFTH COURSE: Grilled Iberico Presa (Wagyu pork shoulder). Paired with red wine Lopez de Heredia. SIXTH COURSE: Rum cake with Bruleed Bananas and Candied Pecans with a Caramel Swirl and a Chocolate Mousse with whipped cream. For the finale, we were served a Port wine, Warre's Otima 10 year Tawny, served chilled. Our wonderful and engaging server was Nikki. The Sommeliers were Dayton and Alex. We were also attended to by Mack who has been at this location for five years and completed culinary school, he is a great addition to the Chef's team. It was 5 stars in every category. It was spectacular to leave it to the "experts" to select the meal and finest wines to accompany each dish. Sincerely, Rosemary read more

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Updating based on our third visit, which was a much later reservation than normal for us; about 8pm on a Saturday night in February. The place was packed. There was no wine list until after we'd met the Somme and had our wine open. We brought friends for the wines and food, and were recommended a 2021 bourdeaux in our price-range which was unimpressive to most in our party, had no finish. The food was fine to most, but not as great as our last two visits, which were early in the evening. Most importantly, it did not show what LPC is capable of; excellence. The kitchen was overloaded, food was delayed quite a bit. Our server provided complementary celerac soup as a consolation, which was appreciated and tasty. I hate to provide a negative update after my previous 5-star review, but feel my new 4-star reflects the lack of consistency we experienced at LPC recentrly. It's a tough time to be in the restaurant business, and unfortunately the combination of decisions and factors caught up with them during our last visit. I still recommend LPC as a "must try at least once" for all locals, with an astounding wine list and some good food, with good service. But I recommend an early reservation. We did try "competitor" BL Brasserie recently and had a great experience. Perhaps try both! read more

Based on all the rave reviews and the chef's pedigree, we were quite excited to try this place out while visiting friends for a weekend. Perhaps it was an off night, but things feel short in a variety of ways. Allie was our server and was lovely. I'm hopeful that the super long delay in nearly every part of service was not due to her, but to the kitchen being backed up for whatever reason. We did receive a sampling of the tasting menu soup as an amuse bouche, as our bread and butter took forever, and then the bread and butter was comped. It took far longer than normal; Allie explained that it was because it was frozen and they needed to thaw and heat it. Not quite the fresh bread we were hoping for. The massive wine list was being used, so we talked to one of the somms to pick a wine for us. It sounded like we had what the wanted, a right bank bordeaux in our price point. Then he came over and said he thought the left bank nordeaux would serve us better. It didn't. It was very singular and just ok, but everything took so long, that we just sucked it up and drank it. We probaly should have sent it back. For the food, the Dry Aged Duck Breast was good, but quite pricey at $50. The Hangar au Poivre was tough and chewy and not very good, especially at $48. Ultimately, we left less than satisfied with our meal, despite paying close to $400. I wouldn't rush back when visiting Paso. read more

I don't know where to start - the food? exceptional. the service? outstanding. the wine list? war and peace is a shorter read. Steak tartare to start -- Wagyu hanger steak, confit egg yolk, grilled Wayward bread -- followed by a 33-oz "tomahawk" pork chop and puréed potatoes that clearly chose butter over restraint. We closed with an apple tarte Tatin, smoked apple cider caramel, and house-made vanilla ice cream, paired beautifully with a 2023 Le Clos du Caillou Vieilles Vignes Côtes du Rhône. read more

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My friend and I had a lovely dinner here. We did the wine pairing with the tasting menu. It was spectacular.

Two amazing meals my past two trips to Paso, I'll be coming back every time I'm in town. read more

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We like to check out a farm to table restaurants. My husband found this restaurant and read that they are a FTT, so naturally, he booked us a dinner spot here. Despite a very busy Friday night, we were seated reasonably quick (~10min before our reservation). We were greeted by the maitre d' with a pleasant confirmation of our reservation. Our server, Timothy, was delightful! I am so glad he mentioned that they had scallops that day which wasn't part of their menu. So naturally, I just had to get that! And oh boy!!! Was I super glad to have the last order! Great birthday dinner!! My scallops were pillowy soft and well seasoned. My husband ordered their venison and he could not stop raving about them during our entire trip! Overall, we are definitely coming back here the next time we're back in town. read more

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This place came highly recommended but our experience fell short, honestly quite disappointing and upsetting. We reserved 8:30pm on a Sunday evening for party of 4, and we all did the Trust Us tasting menu. Brought two bottles of wine and bought their house sake. Walking in we were warmly greeted by the wine director and seated right away towards the front middle of the room. Two in our group had allergic restrictions to fish/shellfish, so we appreciate the staff trying to accommodate. However, the substitution was lacking - instead of the oyster our friends said they received what might have been the sauce used to top it, and that was dish #1. The rest of the meal went down hill pretty quickly after as they took a very long time to bring out our courses - between the oyster and salad (course 2) we were starving waiting for more, and ordered bread while we waited what felt like an hour for following courses. We brought this up to our server, who sent the maître d' (I believe) to talk to us, who sounded very annoyed at us and said "we could just pay and leave" if we wanted to. He finally offered us a risotto on the house as the next course while we waited for the remaining dishes. All other tables next to us were taken care of quite well - and their dishes came out faster. The wine director was then sent back to talk to us, and he did a much better job, explaining that he had also talked to the kitchen to pass forward our feedback. He also waived a corkage fee and comped the duck dish (tiny portion). Our favorites were the risotto and beef dish (not pictured), everything else was just ok. Left hungry, and quite upset. At some point the wait staff were seen waiting in line to pick up food from the kitchen, which was obviously backed up (see pic attached), so I also emphasize with our server who also agreed with the feedback we provided. Would I come back? No, and I would not recommend this place to friends just for their inconsistency, I don't know if they are going for a Michelin star one day but I hope they address these issues for future guests and can offer better experiences. Oh and their tasting menu is $125 (4 for $500), not the $118 listed on their site/menu. Or maybe they just charged us more. Even though our service lacked, we still left a nice tip because most of the issues seem to stem from the kitchen itself. If you're in Paso, go to Grace and Rose. Far better experience, and incredible food. read more

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**Overall: 4.5 Stars** Les Petites Canailles (or LPC, as locals call it) is a French bistro that has a small menu of individual items and a chef's tasting menu that they call "Trust Us". My partner chose to 'trust them', and I had no choice (haha), but to go with what my eyes fell in love with when I first looked at the menu: the IBERICO PORK PRESA with blistered peppers and tomatoes on a bed of corn polenta! Could eyeballs elicit my mouth to salivate? Well it did! The server allowed us to split our order (usually the entire table is required to have the Chef's Tasting Menu), so I could have my pork entree. We just came from 2 wineries, so we were all "wined out" unfortunately, otherwise pairing our meal with Italian wine would have been the way to go. The server suggested that I receive my dish on my partner's 3rd tasting dish since his first two dishes "were going to be fast". Once they arrived, I had to bite my lips so I didn't let out a giggle because I realized what they meant by "fast". Each dish was plated BEAUTIFULLY, like art.... However, they were no more than one teaspoon of food. I was told they were delicious. Lots of layers of flavor. Obviously there was a lot of thought put into each bite, I mean, plate. The only reason I am docking half a star is the main entree of the Chef's Tasting Menu was just average and the interior of the restaurant had minimal decor. We expected the restaurant to have a little more vibe, considering it was a nice French restaurant. The service was impeccable, and to be honest, that was the most impressive part for me. We loved our server. She was both quick-witted and informative as she was gregarious and warm. The rest of the staff moved around like dolphins dancing in the ocean: with synchronous ease and precision. We rarely had to wait long between dishes, as if we were the only patrons in the restaurant -- yet LPC was always packed. Oh, the other small negative is the hard wood bench seating is not comfortable. The hostess offered a cushion to each guest upon seating, but it seemed out of her way, so the People Pleaser part of me will always say "no thank you", as I noticed everyone else said as well. Not one person on the bench used a cushion, and dinner was no shorter than 2 hours. ***TIPS*** - LPC is a must try restaurant if you are in the area. - Know that the "Trust Us"/Chef's Tasting Menu will have mostly one bite plates, order this only if you aren't very hungry. - If you are hungry or are there with 3 or more people, I suggest sharing individual plates and skipping the Chef's Tasting Menu. - The atmosphere is bright and simple, so it's good for families and friends; it is not a romantic date place. - LPC has an extensive wine list, so come with a stomach for wine! - If IBERICO PORK PRESA is on the menu, get it. You won't be disappointed. It is delicious. I've never had pork like this before! read more

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Fantastic service, very good attention to details, and a tremendous dish made it a perfect choice to celebrate our anniversary weekend. Strong menu but we opted for the off menu, highly recommended full chicken & had no regrets! For atmosphere, fun & lively-- do not expect a quiet, dark, romantic French restaurant. Julien hits it out of the park with LPC! Will return again. read more

Great experience from beginning to end. It's a big staff so there's always someone there to attend to your needs. The food was well cooked and flavorful. We were celebrating my wife's birthday and the staff had created a birthday card with all their well wishes which made the night feel extra special. read more

Les Petites Canailles - Mont Blanc traditional dessert and it tasted as good as it looked. - French Near Me - Paso Robles, California

My friend and I were celebrating our belated birthdays at Les Petites Canailles, and we were warmly welcomed with a sweet birthday card signed by all the employees, and later surprised with chocolate mousse and cheesecake to end the meal. For appetizers, the four of us shared the olives, bread and butter, and the very bougie tots. They were fun to try, but probably not something we'd order again--especially at $48, even with caviar on top! For our mains, we went with the sirloin steak and the sea bass for two. The food was tasty overall, though the menu felt more like a French-American fusion than French food. We skipped the wine pairings since we had already spent the day wine tasting around Paso. Overall, we had a lovely dinner with friendly service and a great atmosphere. read more

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If in Paso this is a MUST VISIT! The locals call this place LPC. There is no reason for this to have a rating below a 5. What an intentional experience. I can't believe they do not have a Michelin star. From each dish's taste texture and presentation and the server truly trying to understand our preferences and going the extra mile to ensure we were satisfied, to the le fromage check and the complimentary gummies. I very much loved this place and it is clear that everyone takes pride in what they offer. As they should! The WINE LIST is out of this world. I have never seen so many organized options. It had me looking in the back to see where on earth they could be storing all of it. What a great selection wow! The LPCAESAR salad is the best I have ever had. How good can salad be you may ask? Well LPC has the answer! We also had a reconstructed pea salad which was amazing and a leek appetizer. Everything was perfect the only thing that was just great was the leek dish. All the meat and pork dishes we tried were also amazing. The meat was perfectly tender and the pork which I generally don't like due to the more gamey flavor tasted more like a perfectly cooked steak to me. All the sauces are clearly freshly pureed. Even the house made fries with the bearnaise was amazing. As someone who doesn't eat egg based sauces this was too fresh that I could not resist. I will definitely be back to do their 5 course Tasting menu with the wine pairings. Because this place has gained my trust and I know they will do a better job then I ever could. I would actually cancel a wine tasting and do this experience instead. The menu is seasonal however so expect some changes. As a picky eater I can say this is one of my favorite restaurants. What a great take on French cuisine, which I hate to admit that I am generally not the biggest fan of. From the hand signed birthday card to the cleverly placed curtains at the front of the restaurant no detail was missed. LPC made me feel like a member of the family with such a homey and personalized experience. This should 100% be a destination in Paso Robles. read more

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Incredible Dinner! Amber took GREAT care of us with recommendations on food and wine. She really made us feel welcome and excited about the menu! The spacing of the food items was also spot on! We truly got to enjoy each course without feeling rushed or worried that the next item would get cold. Seating and ambiance was very comfortable and everyone looked like they were enjoying themselves. But let's talk food: The Caesar Salad was the BEST I've ever had and must! The right amount of dressing and crunch and lemon in each bite. The Pea Salad was incredible. The presentation was so elegant and again each bite had the perfect distribution of flavors. Very fun and flavorful! Leek appetizer was good. I enjoyed the pine nut flavor but not this dish was not as flavorful. It was mild on the palette with a beautiful presentation. Steak and fries! Simply incredible! Steak was cooked perfectly, the sauce was very complimentary and not overpowering. The fries were crisp, delicate and the sauce was so fresh. The pork was such a wonderful surprise. The consistency was very steak-like but with a mind pork flavor. Once again the sauce was very complimentary and it was cooked to perfection! Highly recommend trying this one too. Honestly this was the most perfect meal I've ever had! Flavor, elegance, and exception delivery! We didn't have room for dessert but the apricot tea was beautiful! MUST try this restaurant if you're in town! read more

Les Petites Canailles - Steak and fries - French Near Me - Paso Robles, California

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We visited for a birthday dinner and were excited for about Michelin recommended spot. It was a bit disappointing to be given a table with direct line of site to the bathroom for a special occasion. Service was okay. The sommelier was fantastic, and the wine pairings for the tasting menu were a delightful surprise as they included some varieties from less common areas. The food was also okay. The lettuce soup was the favorite dish for both of us. It was full of color and flavor, and so nicely seasoned. Some of the other dishes just didn't have the wow factor we were expecting. We'd like to revisit when in the area and order off of the regular menu since it's different than anything we tried on the tasting menu. read more

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Came here on a girls trip for my 50th Birthday dinner. Everyone was friendly and the service was excellent. We first started off with the Bougie Tots with Caviar and my Steak Au Poivre was cooked to perfection. We also got the Escargot Risotto that was also fantastic. 10/10 with service. What a great touch that they gave a birthday card that was signed by the workers at the restaurant. Would definitely come back here again when in Paso Robles. read more

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I have heard great things about this place, We went last night (Mon night) had a reservation for 7pm. The place was packed. We were politely greeted by a nice young lady. Upon sitting Tim got us waters right away. It's a small place but quite a few people can fit into the restaurant. Very intimate. Our 7 top was front and center right when you walk in. It is loud in the restaurant since there are no buffers to help with the noise. Kirby was our waitress. She was polite and friendly. Told us the specials of the night and got her ur orders in. It took a bit to get the starters but it was packed. We had bread and steak tartare for the starters. The bread was just bread and butter. The steak tartare was great. There was some citrus and the egg drops on top were silky. Great flavors and highlight of the meal. Then came our entrees. I got the Steak Au Poivre, which is an Australian Wagyu steak with French fries, I had it medium. It was tough and chewy. Nothing that you would expect a high end restaurant to serve. Plus the fries were over salted. Not worth the $48 it cost. I've had better at a cheaper price! My BF got the Spring Lamb Two Ways. The pork belly was just okay. The lamb loin was tender but both lacked flavor. And wish the veggies were more. Again not worth the $48. The kids got the burger special which was the Iberia ham and steak blended patty with onion rings. There was a funky sauce that I felt overtook the burger flavors. There were mixed reviews with the table but majority were not into it. Another got the mussels. Again the funky sauce took away from the mussels in my opinion but others liked the sauce and not the mussels. The service during the meal was just okay. Majority of the table didn't have waters for over 20-30 minutes which for a high end restaurant is unacceptable. We had to ask to get more water. She came and checked on us two bites into it but then felt we never checked on us again. Unfortunately most of us will not want to go back as we felt was not worth it. But there were a couple that liked it and will be back. read more

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My sister heard of this place from one of her patients who also recommended we make reservations well in advance since it's always packed! With that said, the crew was back in Paso Robles for the weekend and had made dinner reservations (a month prior) for our party of six. We were welcomed by the friendly hostess and seated as soon as we walked in. This charming resto had ample tables and seating inside including at the bar. Sorry, allow me to digress... I just had to Google the English translation of 'Le Petite Canailles' (The Little Rascal) and figured that was why we saw several random monkey decor throughout the resto if you look hard enough. LOL. Okay, back to my humble review... Our kind server was helpful in explaining the details of the menu to us, but it was pretty much unanimous that most of us ordered the Steak Au Poivre (Australian Wagyu Hanger Steak with a side of their homemade fries). I ordered mine medium rare which came out perfectly tender and succulent. My sister had ordered their Moules-Frites Hortense (mussles with their homemade fries), which she enjoyed just as much. The "frites" were crisp on the outside and soft inside, which helped sop up all the delicious sauce in both the steak, and the mussle dishes...next level umami! Forgot to mention we had started off with the LPCaesar salad, the boquerones were the highlight! Yum! Finally, we ordered Mamoune's Crème Brûlée, and the Winter Citrus Olive Oil Cake, which was a perfect ending to our fancy meal. Thanks, LPC! CHEERS and happy eating till next time... read more

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We did the "Trust Us" menu, which was fun but actually didn't feel very much like French food. Overall, everything was at least good or great, but nothing felt *perfectly* executed. And while service was extremely friendly and attentive (I got a hook for my bag as well as a nice squishy cushion for the concrete bench), we sat around a lot between courses -- we probably only spent 1/3 of our 2 hour dinner with food in front of us. I think a complimentary basket of bread would have kept us occupied between each dish. - Pea soup: refreshing, light, and a perfect embodiment of Spring. A strong start! - Halibut crudo: gorgeous dish but the tarragon creme coating everything really dried out my mouth and ended up having an unpleasant mouth feel. The fish itself with the roe though was fantastic -- more bite than other raw fish I've had which I really enjoyed. - Prawns: the prawns were INCREDIBLE!! Beautifully cooked. The squash on the plate though were very bland and took away from the overall dish. - Savory French toast: loved loved loved this concept! So fun and well executed. I just didn't enjoy the texture of the "toast" -- it felt like a stale, slightly soggy unseasoned crouton. - Lamb: while the babaganoush added great flavor and moisture, the lamb itself was just begging for some salt and was much more tough than I would've liked. The tempura eggplant was super cute, impressively crisp, and surprisingly still piping hot inside. The black garlic also added lovely depth without the sharp pungency of regular garlic. - Matcha pot de creme: I thoroughly enjoyed the tart rhubarb jam and the crisp feuillettine, but the rose water-infused cream was too perfumy for my preference. read more

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I went back and forth about writing this review and what to rate them, part of me wanted to wait to give this place another shot before sharing, and the other wanted to leave 3 stars after our underwhelming and very expensive meal. Ultimately I decided on 4 stars - if you aren't doing the tasting menu. My boyfriend and I had been wanting to come here for about 2 years by the time we finally did. People throughout Paso continuously raved about how amazing LPC was, and how great their tasting menu is. So when we came here for a special occasion, we were beyond excited to dig into the tasting menu. We were hesitant to do the wine pairing, but after hearing how it is a must from someone at our favorite winery, we decided to do one to share - it's a little more expensive than if one person were to do it, but you each get a glass and get a little more wine than one tasting, but less wine than if you each did your own. A great option if you've been wine tasting all day and don't want to have that much wine. Onto the food - the tasting menu had 6 courses, with the last being dessert. The first course of potatoes was cold and bland, a very disappointing first bite, especially since we had been told how good their bougie potatoes were. The next course was beef tartare, the highlight of this dish was the squid ink chips, but the tartare fell short for both of us. Course 3 was the pickled mussels, and probably the favorite for both of us. I've never liked mussels before, but l really liked these. Course 4 was Burgundy escargot risotto, which I really enjoyed, but was undercooked for my boyfriend. Course 5 & 6, the beef cheeks and dessert were both good. We thought the wine pairing was okay, we liked that it showcased wines from all over the world and that it included a Paso wine, but our favorite wine of all was one we could buy a bottle of for $25 at a wine store. Seeing that was a little disappointing since the pairing wasn't cheap. We would skip this next time and opt for a glass of something we know we'll like. For the most part the food was good, but just under half of the dishes for me, and half for my bf didn't meet the mark. This was very disappointing having spent almost $500 on the meal. At that price you expect to walk away wowed, not mad that you spent that much. Since some of the dishes were really good, I would come back and do a la carte dining and order the things I know I enjoyed, but definitely would not gamble with the tasting menu and hope I like more than half of it. My boyfriend on the other hand, not so sure he'll want to, but maybe after some time passes. The service was really great, we were celebrating a birthday and they had a birthday card signed by all the staff that they gave us when we arrived - a very thoughtful gesture. Our server was also very happy to answer any questions, chit chat, and share in depth about the menu and options. read more

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LPC is always a go to for us when we're in Paso Robles. They are consistently good with food, service and beverage. The steak au poivre was cooked perfectly to medium rare as ordered and the sauce was divine .Hubby had the grilled venison striploin and said it had amazing flavors. It was cooked to medium and he def prefers his venison medium rare, but he didn't ask for that specific cook on the meat and the server never asked. He said it hardly mattered though because the taste was so delicious. They have a terrific wine list along with cocktails and mocktails. It's not too loud inside so you can enjoy conversations. Be sure to make a reservation as it's not the biggest restaurant and they fill up fast...for good reason. Highly recommend. read more

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We came to this restaurant because of its eclectic menu and great reviews. We tried a few different items; the branzino was excellent! Cooked to perfection, very tasty. The moules (mussels) were decent but not great. The LP ceasar salad with the boquerones was very good! As far as dessert is concerned, we chose the dark chocolate mousse which was epic! The service was above average. One thing I like about this restaurant was that they had paid attention to how loud the music was; it was just loud enough to listen it now too loud where you Would have to raise your voice which would have resulted in a very loud atmosphere. It was a decent experience, I wouldn't say it was exceptional (like the total bill was ). Would I go back? Perhaps, once more but I would not say this is a must return for multiple times. read more

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Definition of elevated dining in Paso Robles! Les Petites Canailles is a must! My husband and I love spending birthdays or anniversary dinners here. Their wine list is extensive and their staff is very attentive. read more

Les Petites Canailles is a very busy spot -- reservations are a must. The service was attentive and on point throughout the night. We both ordered the Steak au Poivre, cooked perfectly rare with beautiful charred grill marks and bold flavor. Dipping it in the au jus took it up another level. The steak came with crispy home fries, making it a complete and satisfying dish. Pairing it with their recommended Syrah was the right call -- it balanced the richness perfectly. Overall, the food and wine experience were great. read more

This is the second time I have had the tasting menu and it always has fun surprises in store. The wine pairing is a must to truly maximize your experience. The staff is crazy knowledgeable and quick. The best service I have ever had at a restaurant. I love the small intimate feel of the restaurant too. read more

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First of all, thank you so much for being open on a Monday. It's really hard to find a good spot to eat in downtown Paso Robles that day! Everything we had was absolutely good, especially the steak tartare and Caesar salad both were so flavorful and perfectly prepared. The restaurant has such a warm and welcoming vibe, and the service was excellent. The staff checked in with us several times to make sure everything was great, which made the experience even better. If I could offer one little suggestion, I felt the lighting was a bit too bright and the AC a little too cold. But aside from that, everything was truly 10/10. Thank you again for the wonderful service and amazing food. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in town! read more

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I would give it a 3.5 star if I could. Service was very good. Very attentive. Gave my wife and I a card that the staff all signed. We did the trust us menu. Liked the first few courses. The onion tartlet was good. I like that it was different take on onion soup. The fish carpaccio was tasty. The cabbage roll was the best course. Very good! Did not care for the sweetbteads, but that is on me. However the lamb was tough. Had a fibrous cap that was difficult to remove. Even with removal, meat was still tough and chewy. Dessert was very good. Meringue was excellent. Overall was good, would give it another try. read more

I've had some good experiences in Paso, but this my friends, ranks up there with the very best. My party of 4 had the premium table right by the streetside window, perfect. Fairly small and very charming, it is indeed very French. Step right in, and voila. The menu, wine and food, is not large. But I wanted each and every item on it. We had a nice first-time selection of grub, and it gave me a good insight towards all -- beautifully presented, artful, tremendous flavors. I shared BEET SALADE 4.0 (with my lady, and my own glass of wine!) -- gorgeously presented BABY beets, beet hummus, chevre, toasted pepitas [$20, 4.5 stars]; absolute perfection -- Steak au poivre (Australian Wagyu hanger steak, homemade frites, green peppercorn sauce [$48, 5.0 stars], and with the table, we LIVED (not just breathed) with 3 desserts -- Mamoune's Crème Brûlée [$15, 4.0 stars], MOUSSE AU CHOCOLAT [$15, 5.0 stars], Winter Citrus Olive oil Cake [$15, 4.5 stars]. If the food wasn't enough, the whole experience was heightened with superb service by Nikki in both knowledge and fun. The whole thing was awesome, and I wholeheartedly recommend. read more

It's not often that a restaurant lives up to its hype and, as we say in NorCal, there's hella hype around LPC. LPC delivered. Our group of four decided to go with the tasting menu which is amusingly called trust us. And you should trust them. We started with an amuse bouche which was a mini ice cream cone filled with tuna and delightful spices. Yum one bite. Next up was a BLT salad. You read that right -- heirloom tomatoes, crispy bacon, and field greens with a delicate lemony dressing. Two for two so far. Third was a perfectly cooked scallop. Such a simple dish but one of our favorites. Then a meatball wrapped in an onion. Actually our server told us the chef doesn't like to called a meatball but I can't remember the official name ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Fine, but the only dish that wasn't exemplary. For our main, we had an Australian wagyu -- oh my! Tender and flavorful. For dessert we gobbled down the included almond tart and somehow managed to share a chocolate mouse. We had excellent service from Eric and great advice on wine from Chris and Dayton. This is anything but a stuffy Michelin starred restaurant. The walls and bathrooms are littered with avant garde art and as they get close to closing time the music becomes decidedly upbeat. Counting down the days until I get to return. read more

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Hard to make this review. What is there to say? Everything about this place is exceptional in my eyes. The service, always great. The food, dreamy. The wine, don't make me laugh. Sure, I'm biased from being a La'Venture member. But I am BECAUSE of this restaurant as well. Took a couple friends this time. Some enjoyed some items over the other. It all worked out so everyone got more of what they enjoyed more. I enjoyed everything luckily. Get the pomme purée. And the pomme frites. Per usual, they win the ambiance award for natural lighting. But space is intimate and not stuffy. Oh and ask about the monkeys in the restaurant if you're new! read more

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Seriously, the best restaurant in Paso Robles, I think in all of the San Luis Obispo County. I came here for our birthdays and our anniversaries. Everything is always above and beyond what you expect and the service is impeccable. read more

Service was amazing--our first time here and we felt really well taken care of by both our server and the sommelier. The wine pairings were spot-on and the wine list is unreal. For food, we went with the "Trust Us" menu, but honestly would've been happier ordering à la carte. Oysters were fine, crudo didn't have much flavor, but the ravioli and pork loin were fantastic. Dessert felt like it was trying too hard. We'd come back, but probably stick to choosing our own dishes. read more

Les Petites Canailles - French Near Me - Paso Robles, California

Absolutely phenomenal place! I didn't have a chance to take a photo of the plate because it was sooo beautifully done I just was too eager to try. Amazing place! Check you chef and the crew! You made my dinner so special! read more

Talk about a memorable dining experience. From the moment you walk into this restaurant you are greeted by very kind staff that ask to take your coat for you! You are then escorted to your table, and any need you have, they've got it covered (i.e. hook for your bag). The somm can come to your table and recommend wine to pair with your dish. We ended up opting out of the incredible tasting menu due to some items that didn't excite me. I am so glad we went à la carte mode because my goodness everything was delicious. If any place is to get a Michelin star it needs to be this place. Every detail from staff to the dishes to the attentiveness to the wine, it was all phenomenal. My mouth is watering thinking about the steak. I've had some good steak but this is probably top 3. They also celebrated my husband's birthday so well with a card and a dessert. I'll dream about coming back to Paso just to come here! Delightful! read more

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Absolutely outstanding experience. We've been here once before and it was great. Today was really special. Every item was great from the salad to dessert and coffee. The wine was excellent. The venison was incredible. I'd definitely come back next time in Paso read more

I am going to keep this as short as I can. Yesterday, my wife and I experienced the Trust Us menu. It was the first day where they switched over everything for the month and Dayton (Somm) introduced the new wine pairing. This was special to us because this was our first time at LPC and Dayton told us we were the first to experience the wine pairing. My wife and I have dined at multiple Michelin restaurants with their associated wine pairings. This was the first time in my life where a meal has moved me to tears. When I experienced the King Salmon Tartare paired with the Kuheiji Sake, I was at a loss of words. When the flavors hit me, I put my fork down and was hit with an overwhelming mix of emotions (comfort, excitement, some sadness knowing that I'll be chasing this feeling for a very long time), but the feeling that stood out the most was a deep feeling of gratitude. At this point of the meal, I simply felt happy to be alive, and deeply blessed to have experienced this. I wish I could do a better job at explaining it but those are all the words I can muster. Call me dramatic, call it excessive, I don't care. This meal left me speechless. I won't go into any more lengthy explanations. But know that every single person we interacted with treated us like we were dining at their home. Attentive. Respectful. Efficient. Welcoming. Thank you so much, LPC. I will remember this meal for the rest of my life. read more

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When food reaches a certain level, I don't bother getting analytical. I just enjoy. I'm not a food critic. I have been to many Michelin starred restaurants and the food is as good as any of them. Excellent friendly service. The decor is simple but comfortable. The Paso Robles food scene is getting quite exciting. I've been here several times and have always enjoyed it. I'm not much for writing reviews but I love supporting places with lots of sincerity and quality. So cheers. read more

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Recently made our second visit, and it's been perfection both times. If I could give more than 5 stars, I definitely would! Julien & Courtney Asseo (head chef and owners) have created one of the best French dining experiences we've had the pleasure of partaking in. SERVICE: All of the staff we've interacted with have been fantastic. From the hostess to Kerby who waited on us this last visit, to Christina (our Sommelier), who recommended a bottle of 2018 Chateau La Rose Monturon Merlot, which we were told came from the Chef's uncle's vineyard/winery in France. I didn't think the price was too outrageous, and it paired perfectly with our entrèes. As of Sept. 2023, the corkage fee is $30/bottle with a 2 bottle max. However if you purchase a bottle, they will waive the corkage fee (i.e. bring 2 bottles, buy 2 bottles = fee waived). FOOD: The menu is on the small side, but well rounded, and evolves with the seasons. It includes a "Trust Us" selection, which is a nightly 5 course tasting menu based on Chef Julien's inspiration. If you go this route, it is required that the entire table participate. They also have a wine pairing for this selection for an additional fee. Everything we've tried has been amazing. Some examples of our experiences are the Poisson Cru, a Yellowtail Crudo with Jamon Iberico de Bellota, the Steak Tartare, a Spanish Octopus, a 30oz Pork Tomahawk with a potato purée and a side of Roasted Cremoni Mushrooms, the Iberico Pluma (pork), the Hanger au Poivre & Frites (steak & fries), and of course their homemade Crème Brûlèe. As far as I'm concerned, this is the best fine dining restaurant in Paso Robles, and we'll eat here every time we're in town. Obviously, I highly recommend! read more

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This place is so low key and so memorable! A great combination. The menu items were all so understated but shone brightly. The leeks a la plancha were stars in their own right. Do have them. The pork cheeks and the steak au poivre were so effing tender and delicious! Wish they were in San Diego. I'd go weekly! So freaking good. read more