The Violet Bistro is truly a special place. Located in a beautiful building, the Violet is a place that takes you back in time. Serving up beautiful English tradition. I went for their Haute Tea! From the moment I walked in, I was greeted by an amazing host with so much positive energy that it seeped into the room! They greet you with a glass of champagne. I didn't get it instead. They gave me an amazing mocktail that reminded me of butterfly tea! Such a nice touch. They course everything out to the tea! No pun intended. From the savory to the sweet, every dish hit. The whole room is filled with the loveliest smell of baked goods the moment the oven opens! It makes your mouth water. I've never experienced anything like it. They even had a cute note waiting at the table. Huge compliments to the chefs! Chef Jesse & Yesenia, thank you for making an unforgettable experience. I can't wait to come back. To experience lunch and dinner service. This place is special. read more

Violet Bistro - Sweets/baked goods - French Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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From the outside it looks like any restaurant but inside is very different. The way it was set up made it feel like you were in a small town courtyard. Very romantic feel so great for special date nights. Food here was great too! Started with some fries and french onion soup. And then the steak (medium rare) was cooked to perfection and the salmon was soft and juicy. Great variety of wine selection to pair with the meal. read more

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Opens at noon. Reserve a table in the outdoor atrium. The bread comes from DTLA. Loved the French onion soup. And the Basque cheese.

Came here for a lunch date and had a great experience. We ordered the French onion soup, steak frites, and the Westwood Bowl, and everything was delicious. The French onion soup came out scorching hot and full of flavor, the steak frites hit, and the Westwood Bowl was super flavorful and filling. The ambiance was beautiful and unique, the service was 10/10, and I'd definitely come back to Violet Bistro. read more

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Hands down best french bistro we have ever been to. The drinks were incredible and the staff was so friendly. The patio was absolutely gorgeous! Definitely felt so cozy and romantic! I will dream of that Steak au Poivre every day! The sauce was PERFECT I could of drank it! read more

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Beautiful spot for a date night and or a night out. Wonderful ambiance and amazing food. Everything we ordered was delicious. This is a must try if your in Westwood read more

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Food delicious w/excellent service. Ambiance charming though noisy as tables very close to each other. Have been here several times but each time it seems to get pricier w/a charge for a very small baguette at $14.00 that I find out of line! read more

A delightful French bistro with an updated twist on classic French cuisine. From the moment you walk in, you feel transported back to a chic Parisian spot - from the tastefully arranged artwork on the walls, to the elegant bar with antique mirror behind the panoply of liquor bottles, this place is elegant, cosy, romantic, intimate and fun! We ordered the duck à l'orange, steak au poivre, chicken and cauliflower with a side of delicious truffle fries. Finished off with a chocolate pot de crème and strawberry ice cream. Cocktails were great too. Attentive and pleasant service from Fabian. Merci! read more

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Really great experience here! I came with a large group so you had to use a preset menu, though they were good options - two apps, two entrees, one dessert. To start we had the baguette and Cesar salad - both were high quality and tasty - they get the bread fresh daily. Chicken and cauliflower were the mains - both good. I don't eat curry but everyone around me raved about the cauliflower. Chocolate mousse for dessert was rich and flavorful. Staff was super attentive and very reasonable pricing for that sized party. read more

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Beautiful ambiance. Absolutely lovely and cozy date night spot. The mizou salad was not worth the hype. The steak sauce was phenomenal read more

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Friend took me here today for lunch. Ordered the Niçoise salad, which was very average for $32. Was disappointed with the tuna, which tasted mushy and bland. The iced tea also had a heavy perfume like aroma. It was too over powering for my taste. Thankfully waiter got me a Diet Coke instead. Beautiful restaurant though and good service. I usually love French bistros. This unfortunately was an average experience. read more

Omg get the steak - it was so good I didn't even get a photo. Also the Mizou salad is unassumingly DELICIOUS! So glad our waiter recommended it - he was right. This place is perfect for date night - romantic and cozy. Our waiter also told us about the cooking classes they host! Such a great idea. Will be going back soon!! read more

Violet Bistro - Mizou's Simple Salad - French Near Me - Los Angeles, California

First time visiting and really enjoyed the ambience of this place. At the time we arrived they let us know that they had a private event at 7:15(arrived around 5:50ish). The workers never rushed us and i think it reflects at how well they manage their times with the tables. Our group decided to do drinks and small bites and when we were nearing the time they made sure to give us enough time for desserts. I got the violet sundae with vanilla and it was super good! The toppings on the oysters were so delicious as well. I also recommend trying their fries and baguettes. Really enjoyed my expierence here! read more

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Very cute restaurant with a super cozy vibe. The staff and servers are extremely friendly and will help get you in and out of the restaurant as this is a goto spot for people trying to make a show at the Geffen Playhouse. The steak order was fantastic and even though you normally don't get salmon on tomatoes, it tasted pretty good. Also, the french fries were cut in a really cool way almost like chips, but they were served with just regular mayonnaise and ketchup, which was strange. I noticed there's just a little shortcuts here and there Whether it's the hot water picture they bring to you when you order tea or you think it would be a lot more vintage or the fact that you could order this amazing chocolate, mousse dessert and when they bring the check out to some people, I saw the servers had put Hershey's kisses on the little tray these guest's check. We thought that was so weird for this cozy little bistro to have you walk out the door with the taste of a cheap Hershey's kiss being the last thing you ate. What was that about? Either way, the food was delicious and it's good to have a choice like this around the neighborhood before I go see plays at the Geffen . read more

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We hosted an event at Violet Bistro over the weekend, and it was absolutely beautiful from start to finish. The staff was incredibly accommodating and handled everything with ease, even when last-minute adjustments came up. They had a wonderful ability to read the room, allowing the event to flow seamlessly without interruption. Everyone was warm, attentive, and genuinely kind, which made a big difference in the overall experience. A special thank you to Jesse and Stella. Jesse supported us throughout the planning process, and his thoughtfulness, along with his knowledge of the space and how to best use it, was truly invaluable. Stella oversaw the event and created such a sense of ease throughout the evening. She also happened to be a fantastic DJ, which gave the event the perfect vibe. We're so grateful for the experience and would highly recommend Violet Bistro for any special event. read more

Came here for first time with my friend who is vegan. It is in Westwood Village. There are metered street parking but they are always taken up. There are covered parking garages that are affordable and in walking distance. Otherwise, valet parking out front. There a few tables on the curb for those nice evenings. Inside is dark and more intimate with several tables mainly for 2-4 chairs, as opposed to large dining area. Good for intimate outings. In the back there are more tables for larger groups. The host accommodated us right away. The staff that helped was friendly and helpful explaining the menu. This is a bit on the nicer dressed restaurant, so if you want to blend in and not to stand out for the wrong reasons, I recommend casual and up. No shorts and sandals, keep it classy y'all. We enjoyed the fries, bread, and almond plate. The French Onion soup was okay. Nice service, ambience, and food for an easy night out for dates, business outing, or in my case to catchup with a good friend. Cheers! read more

I cannot begin to tell you how much I am in LOVE with this restaurant. The service is fantastic, there's a valet at the curb and the food is outstandingly delicious. It's been 8 days since this place has been introduced to me and I've eaten here twice and have another res on the horizon for next week. Everything I've tried on the menu has been better than decent, but the magical Salade Mizou will continue to bring me back! My friend Tim recommended we get an order to share with the table. Now, I like salad but I'm not a CRAZY salad lady. That's about to change. Let me tell you, I CANNOT get this salad out of my head. It is very lightly dressed with a lightly tangy vinaigrette with a sprinkling of chopped pistachios that brought a sweetness to the lettuce and delicately shaved ossou-iraty cheese (yes, it was so good I had to find out it's name) that flavored the salad with a buttery, nutty goodness. I've probably now tried 60% of the menu + the Lup de Mer branzino special from the past week. The Smashburger with Emmentaler cheese was great, make sure you get it medium, don't kill it. Last week the Diver Scallops was set on top of a corn puree, which made for a rich savory sweet contrast to the seared scallops (the may have been a tad, small tad over done). I've tasted the Duck Leg Confit with grilled peaches & with a lentil & fennel stew. Both ways, the duck itself was good, moist with a crispy skin. I said to my eating mates that I rarely ever like duck prepared outside of an Asian restaurant, these to preparations of the duck surpassed my expectations. I tried the Steak Au Poive the first time of off someone's plate the ordered the steak for myself the second time. The sauce is buttery and caper-y without being too peppery. I ordered it medium rare, it was perfect and sliced like butter. Here's my only complaint, the bistro needs better desserts to live up to the expectations the mains have set forth. read more

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We have had decent bistro food here a couple of times. Good duck, very nice salads and salmon, but the noise level was painful in the main bar area as well as upstairs. Don't know if the interior courtyard is any better. Reserve judgment if you're looking for intimate or conversational. read more

Amazing dining experience!! I love this place. I'm so glad I found this place searching on Yelp! Beautiful decor inside with dim lights. Service was excellent! The host was great and so cheery! So cheery that she puts you in a positive happy mood immediately! Give her a raise please!! The details in the plates & cups were so beautiful!! and detail and care for each food and drink - were ah-mazingg! The food tastes fresh and delicious!!! The showstopper: the French onion soup!! The drinks were delishhhh and cute! Our waitress was excellent as well. Nice and attentive! Definitely will come back here! read more

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The courtyard atmosphere was lovely. The food was delicious and beautifully presented. How nice to find a vegetarian French Onion soup. And the service was excellent. read more

Very quaint find in Westwood. We walked in on a Thursday and a Saturday and got seated Recommend reservations if you can Food excellent Had a salad the was amazing and easily shared. Bred is to die for My party shared a burger it to was delicious and I had Brussels sprouts also great read more

We celebrated two birthdays for my only adult daughter and my only daughter-in-law. Our first time here, we are impressed with the ambiance. We were seated in the back open patio, perfect for the occasion and the nice SoCal weather. However, it is a little cramp. Food is okay within the acceptable range though it took longer than I expected. The salad had too much vinegar, and I had stomach issues even before we concluded our dinner. Like any typical French restaurant, it is pricey and not worth it. The tiny hamburger is $32,00. Of course, I ordered the beef instead, and it was tasteless. Cost $46.00. The wait staff was good for that evening, considering the place had people coming in and out. read more

Just introduced my friend to your lovely French bistro. Love the patio ambiance. Fabian was an excellent server and charming too. Made our dining experience special. I was looking forward to having escargot with my duck confit so hope you add to your menu sometime. Steak and smashburger was delicious. The restaurant is booked solid. Glad it's going strong! Best restaurant in Westwood. read more

Fresh ingredients, good and healthy oils, delicious and yummy desserts and super coffee.

While here in Los Angeles for work, I heard our executive team came to spend some quality time here for a cooking class. Later in the week, when our original idea fell thru because of a private event, we decided to swing by here for dinner. I guess because they know my company (this was my first time out here), we got seated pretty quickly as we were perfectly okay with outside seating (with the nice heating lamps behind us). We split a few appetizers (including the baguette and oysters for the other two people with me). I don't think we ordered the fries, but we may easily have. We also enjoyed a couple bottles of Sancerre. Suprisingly enough, the vegetarian item: the rotisserie cauliflower was very very good. The two people with me, who ordered burgers, were quite surprised by the presentation of it. It was truly a filling dinner. I did not realize that there may also be a Plantburger on the menu (or hidden). If so, I'll definitely try to grab that if I'm fortunate to make it here next time. read more

Absolutely beautiful setting. If this is of paramount importance to you, then this restaurant is a must. Beautiful interior, homey, warm, charming. Gorgeous and large courtyard, probably the most coveted tables. One of the most beautiful and charming restaurants in the city. Service is sharp. Just the right amount of friendliness, information, knowledge. Everything is timely but not rushed. Food. This is the rub. The food that we had was just OKAY. The menu is minimalist - 4 entrees, one being a smash burger in a French restaurant? Similarly lacking is an abundance of choices for starters. We had the fromage, which was a small piece of brie, heated and served with an applesauce-type compote and 5 over crisped crostini. Forgettable. For entrees we had the steak au poivre, the braised chicken and a side of fries as nothing is included with the entree. The steak au poivre was the best of the choices, a 4* and the fries were okay, a 3*. But the chicken was 2* at best, a thick brown sauce under a sizable portion of chicken with some very undercooked carrots and parsnips on top (they weren't very edible). The dish was overall very bland and visually unappealing. Prices were high for the quality of the food and the lack of choices. However they were doing a booming business, likely because they are basically the only (or one of very few) restaurant of its type in Westwood to enjoy pre-theater. That being said, I wouldn't go back. I got the best of the experience in the atmosphere in the one visit. Next time pre-theater, we will have to find a place further out and drive in vs. walk. That's okay. read more

Violet Bistro - steak au poivre - French Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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We were attending a play at the Geffen last night and this is the perfect restaurant bc they accommodated our theatre show times! You enter into what feels like a secret garden, with sky lights and open air and trees full of mushroom ornaments. What a darling spot, easily one of my absolute new favvvsss in LA. Absolutely full of charm. We ordered several plates. My date knows French cuisine so he did most of the ordering. I added a passion pure mocktail and a Vegetable Pistou. Both wonderfully delicious. The vege pistou is like vegetable stew a bit thick but exactly what I wanted, a tiny bit curry-ish. The passionfruit mocktail had that lil tang, ya know that squeeze yr eyes shut after a taste But loved it as well. A refreshing delight. The service was warm, friendly, and marvelous. It felt like I was dinning in an elegant cacoon. Parking is over by Trader Joe's, then ya just pop out of the car and walk a solid block until you arrive. Would absolutely love to return again. What a lovely and unexpectedly elegant, and delightful dinning experience. read more

Violet Bistro - Vegetable pistou - French Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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What a Westwood Gem! This is an oasis of quiet delight in a neighborhood I am very familiar with at a place I have just discovered. The courtyard is a great spot for lunch. It is both inside and outside - therefore perfect for LA. We had salads, simple and tasty. The bread was fresh and warm, just like the service. Can't wait for my next rencontré read more

Bonjour! I've visited this place three times. The first time, we had dinner, the food was delicious but the portions were extremely tiny. During our second dinner, the portions were a bit bigger, which was more reasonable, and the food remained delicious. However, the Caesar salad was overly dressed. The burger, chicken, and salmon were good. The third visit was for the Mother's Day high tea, which was a huge disappointment. They seated us in the upstairs outdoor area, which had tons of flies. The tea set was underwhelming. The croissant in the sandwich tasted store-bought, like the kind you get from Costco, lacking the flaky texture of a real French croissant. The scones were cold, tiny, and flavorless. The desserts were overly sweet. I could only manage two bites of the crème brûlée, almond chocolate tart, madeleine, and the gummy-looking thing on the bottom. We didn't even try the pink cake. The most concerning issue was a moldy strawberry touching the madeleine, though the staff did remove it, it was unacceptable. They do have a gorgeous courtyard which has great ambiance. The staff are friendly, but for the high price, it is not worth it. I expected a lot better. read more

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I do not say this lightly - my dinner at Violet was one of the top two dining experiences / meals of my life. It was the kind of meal that's played on repeat in my brain that I literally can't wait to repeat. The courtyard ambience is everything - feels like you're nestled in a European hideaway. The service was lovely - every person we encountered from drinks to dessert exuded joy and we enjoyed easygoing conversation (and their recommendations along the way were thoughtful & so on point!) For the meal itself, perfection. We started with the Champignons A Lantoine - good lord, I'm not even a big fan of mushrooms and they were delicious! The Mizou salad - all the thumbs up! Then - alllll the words for the Steak Au Poivre - the best, best, best there ever was. Thankful to have found my new favorite place, back soon!! read more

I had dinner yesterday at Violet Bistro. The ambiance is nice and the stuff is really kind. However, the food is not really worth the price. All hat and no cattle. I had the cauliflower which was literally floating into oil (see the pic), which is so unhealthy and unnecessary. I also had some fries which where average and a mediocre dessert. Not recommended. read more

Violet Bistro - French Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Was the coziest and most accommodating place in Westwood! Drinks, Steak & Frites, and salads were very fresh. Not only was the ambiance of the restaurant wonderful, Sophia (excuse me if I spelled it wrong) took great care of us from phone call to table seating! read more

Have been wanting to try this local bistro and last night we did. We arrived 6pm and the place was already buzzing with happy patrons. A warm greeting and off to the back patio where we were then seated. Ordered olives good with the warm baguette. Our waiter was from Paris and a great resource for ideas on the menu. We had the duck ala orange ( really good), and the steak also perfectly cooked and sauced !!! Fun all the way around. Reservations a must. read more

I have been to Violet twice now and absolutely LOVED it both times! The owner, Dana is so friendly and welcoming. Our server last night, Jeff was wonderful! The ambience is lovely and so pretty! And the food... I started with the Enchanté, a terrific mezcal cocktail. So bright and refreshing. The Mizou salade is perfection! Light, with fresh herbs, cheese and toasted pistachios. And the portion is huge! The steak au poivre with pomme frites was incredible! Their French fries are uniquely cut and unmatched. The steak...I can see why it is award winning. SO GOOD. The showstopper was the mussels in a delicious creamy broth with house made potato bread...WOW! The mussels were so fresh and tender. The toasted bread dipped in the broth...quite the heavenly experience. The house made ice cream was fantastic. I can't wait to come back for lunch or tea! Thank you, Violet for coming to Westwood!!! read more

Violet Bistro - Enchanté mezcal cocktail...WOW!!! - French Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Love the romantic and very French ambience here at night!! They have a delicious smashburger which I got for lunch here one day. The fries are crispy and nicely cut. Loved the cauliflower dish as well! Service is friendly and will be coming back! read more

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I really wanted to love this place as the ambiance is superb! The thoughtfulness that went into creating the space is truly lovely. Absolutely loved the plants in the courtyard. My only objective in writing this review is with the hopes that the management TRAIN the waiters. This young man was probably the worst waiter I've ever encountered, though nice as can be, utterly clueless to fine dining. His timing was wrong, he left our dirtied plates on the table even after checking on us and removed plates while still eating the food on them! Our food took ridiculously long to arrive and was beyond mediocre. We ordered the salmon which came in a sea of bland lentils not adding anything to the dish at all. We were engrossed in conversation and he would fill our water glasses unnecessarily (as they were more than 1/2 full, stopping us mid sentence each time with his arm in our face. It was wild. We could see him hanging out in the back area while clueless he needed to wait on us. We had to direct the entire experience. Excuse me sir we would like to order, excuse me sir can you take our plates, etc... He seems to have zero dining experience and it ruined our meal out which was extremely expensive (due to inflation as I keep reading from the owners comments) But the thing is we are all spending so much to go out we require good service since food can not live up to these prices. Lastly I would like to say the hostess is the sweetest young lady who did an excellent job and her pride in her job shined. read more

Very nice ambience. Good service. VERY NOISY at 8pm. Good onion soup, good duck confit.

Great food, great service and great ambiance. This is a very charming restaurant in the heart of Westwood village. Definitely recommended!

what a lovely treasure. Fantastic atmosphere. great staff and the food is wonderful. our "go to" place. Valet parking and also parking lot right across the street. read more

I'll start with the good - it's nice enough. But here were the issues I had: - The duck a l'orange was dry. The flavor was ok but not great. - I waited for 15 minutes to order at the bar. The people next to me who were seated after me ordered, as did two other couples. And finally when the bartended was just leaning back, I waved him over and said I was still waiting to order. I had been attempting to make eye contact the whole time before. - I have a mobility issue and had my service dog with me. I was directed to the tall bar chair rather than the short handicapped chair, where they then sat a non-handicapped couple after I was seated. When trying to get 8th my bar stool, I struggled significantly and almost fell. Thank goodness I didn't injure myself. - The ambiance was very crowded and noisy. That could be good or bad, depending on what environment you're seeking. read more