Lingua Franca
$$$ • American, Burgers, Pet Friendly Book a table: 7:00 PM 7:15 PM 7:30 PM MoreAbout Lingua Franca
Customers' Favorites
Garnet Sweet Potato Rarebit Broleed Midnight Moon Gouda
Sweet Onion Salad and Match Stick Potato Fries
House Made Ciabatta with Olive & Fennel Confit
Roasted Mushrooms and Whipped Ricotta
Lingua Franca Burger and Fries
Salad with Pickled Vegetables
Root Beer Float -Ing Islands
Butternut Squash Risotto
The Lingua Franca Burger
Matchstick Potatoes
Lingua Franca Reviews
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I love this place! We had a very small wedding party on the back patio last month, and it was beautiful. Cocktails were fun, we had great wine, and the food - especially the fries, and the olives! and the steak for two, which we ordered for the table - was delicious :) Also the whole staff was warm and welcoming, and made the whole thing even more fun. It couldn’t have been more perfect.
It was our first time dining here and had a decent experience. Although I made a reservation we were seated in the back next to a wall. While the patio is lovely, I was hoping for somewhat of a better view of the river. I also wish they had bag hooks under each table top. Our server was mostly friendly though he fumbled a bit in that he told us the wrong soup offered (we ordered it after being told it was clam chowder, but it was actually tomato soup. We kept it anyway and it...read full review
Great food and views
Hours
| Monday | 3 - 10PM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 3 - 10PM |
| Thursday | 3 - 10PM |
| Friday | 3 - 10PM |
| Saturday | 10AM - 10PM |
| Sunday | 10AM - 10PM |
Lingua Franca, located along the LA River Path in Frogtown, offers a unique dining experience with a calming and sophisticated ambiance. The restaurant features a lovely gated back patio, providing guests with a view of the LA River and a cozy, warm atmosphere. The service is exceptional, with friendly and knowledgeable staff who are happy to accommodate special requests.
The menu at Lingua Franca features a variety of delicious dishes, including the popular burger, grilled little gem salad, braised pork belly, and pea risotto. The burger is highly praised, with a grass-fed beef patty on a house-made English muffin, topped with Pt. Reyes Toma cheese, black pepper aioli, and black garlic sherry brown butter. Matchstick fries with malt vinegar aioli are a favorite side dish. Customers also enjoy the roasted red walnut tart, served in crispy phyllo with labne whipped cream and honey, as a standout dessert.
Visitors often mention that every dish is perfectly executed and flavorful. The restaurant is described as a fabulous addition to the area, providing a fun, relaxing, and delicious experience for brunch, lunch, or dinner. The charming patio, great food, and welcoming vibe make Lingua Franca an ideal spot for any occasion.