Definitely not worth $70 for two burgers and matchstick fries.. flavor of the burger tasted bland and lifeless. For $25 a burger I’d expect fresh and delicious but this was nottttt it. Vibe is great, but wouldn’t recommend unless going just for drinks
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 3
David DePasquale
One of the best meals I’ve ever had in LA. You can tell the chef loves what he does. The food tasted clean and fresh, and every dish was either wholly unique or an original take on simple dishes (a skin on roast chicken that isn’t greasy? Pork belly that’s crispy, yet melt in your mouth delicious? My partner hates pork belly and even he was impressed!) Our party of 4 ordered quite a bit of food and I found the portions to be perfect. I ordered the burger for dinner, and as a “best of list” skeptic, I can confirm they absolutely earned that spot, it was incredible.
The desserts sounded “LA fancy” (pretty to look at, sounds impressive, but mid in execution) and I was expecting heavy, especially with the ingredients listed, but they were the *exact opposite* - meticulously made, not overly sweet, and *light and delicate*. We got the panna cotta, the walnut tart, and the fried pie, and each one was a smash hit. The walnut tart was insane.
They accommodated my sister’s gluten allergy, and we never felt rushed or unwelcome. A new favorite for sure.
if you can’t decide what to order, get the burger!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Eddie Barber
Stopped in during their happy hour time for a beer and a bite to eat, planned to sit at the bar but they don’t allow bar seating during happy hour apparently…
Sat at my table, ordered my beer. It came out and before I could order some food the server was gone.
Someone else came to give me water, made a weird comment about me sitting at a table alone (again, I wanted to sit at the bar) but couldn’t take a food order, so said he’d go tell my server. Probably 10 minutes later my server finally came back to ask if I wanted food. I decided if it took that long to order I didn’t wanna wait to see how long it took for the food to actually arrive, so I passed.
Always wanted to come check this place out with my wife for a proper dinner, but I think I got the gist of what this place is like and won’t be back
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 2
Madi Caruso
Great spot along LA River! Small but well-crafted menu. The pork belly with peaches was phenomenal, also really enjoyed the tomato salad we got. Was able to walk in on a Friday evening, which is always a plus!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dameon Turney
Must order the burger. It was everything 'they' said it would be: flavorful and juicy. The shoestring fries made for a great accompaniment. i will be going back.
Parking: From where we parked, we had to walk down the river-walk/bike path to reach the entrance. It is kind of like a hidden location. They have plenty of signage along the path to point you in the right direction. I did, however, visit during the day. I am not sure how visible the multiple signs would be at night.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
T G
Saturday afternoon happy hour! This was time well spent. Loved the vibe of the venue and the staff was so accommodating. We were a party of three and they only had two seaters but later asked if we’d like to move to a bigger table.
Their burger made a best burger list in LA so we had to try it and it definitely delivered. It was perfect. The matchstick fries were only a $5 addition to the burger so don’t skimp on it! My friend got the pork belly thinking it would be a decent portion especially given the size of the burger and fries but it was quite the opposite. While the pork belly tasted good, the serving size was disappointing for the price.
They don’t have a parking lot or valet so you’ll have to get lucky with finding a spot on the street. The entrance to the restaurant is off the bike/walk path along the LA river.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alberto Kauer
Great brunch! The eggs, the bread,the gravy, the fries and the beer. Everything on point!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Emma Matsuda
Came in to dine alone due to the lovely atmosphere that I witnessed on my river walk. Highly recommend coming here just before sunset! Well, what can I say. The food was honestly exceptional - I highly recommend the pork belly and the baja kampachi. The dessert tart I had was fantastic and the selection of wines is amazing. One of the best dining experiences I’ve had in LA!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
A Tiger
Haven't been inside but inside and it's a nice kind of private lunching kind of place you can linger. They have a happy hour I want to try out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Felipe Crook
I love all of the new development on the river path. I hope it keeps growing. This restaurant has a great look and vibe. The food was good although quite expensive.
Maybe one of the breakfast burritos around. And poutine?! Just wow
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Leah Goldman
Came here for dinner last night for a second time. There’s just something about the flavor profiles that make no sense to me! For example, the mussels had an Asian profile with miso braised leaks and bok Choi (delicious) but then they throw in multiple giant sprigs of thyme which is not mentioned on the menu! Either do a traditional lemon, thyme, white wine, OR do the twist. OR! Correctly describe the dish on the menu so we can decide if we’re down. Mind you, this costs $37. It’s a bit absurd. Cabbage, again, was good but the fennel yogurt was incorrectly described, and the bonito flakes overwhelm. Fries are good but they’re crispy potatoes… sweet potato chips are good but they’re sweet potatoes and you get like legit 5 of them on the appetizer for $12. I’m not really sure who they think they are charging fine dining prices! It’s not a fine dining experience.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 3
Ralph Olivas
At Lingua Franca, you'll experience a perfect example of 'New California' cuisine in a relaxing setting with excellent service. Compliments to the Chef & Team Lingua Franca!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alan Wayne
Picture perfect spot right on the Los Angeles river. Wish there were more spots just like this.
Had the “Patricia Melt” - think mind blowing patty melt but with fried chicken.
Fantastic - only tweak I think would make it perfect was some type of acid (pickles, etc) to complement the rich goodness.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
LA Camacho
Great place to find along the river. Food was a pleasure, the scene was great and overall we will return! Dog friendly matters too.
Definitely not worth $70 for two burgers and matchstick fries.. flavor of the burger tasted bland and lifeless. For $25 a burger I’d expect fresh and delicious but this was nottttt it. Vibe is great, but wouldn’t recommend unless going just for drinks
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 3
One of the best meals I’ve ever had in LA. You can tell the chef loves what he does. The food tasted clean and fresh, and every dish was either wholly unique or an original take on simple dishes (a skin on roast chicken that isn’t greasy? Pork belly that’s crispy, yet melt in your mouth delicious? My partner hates pork belly and even he was impressed!) Our party of 4 ordered quite a bit of food and I found the portions to be perfect. I ordered the burger for dinner, and as a “best of list” skeptic, I can confirm they absolutely earned that spot, it was incredible.
The desserts sounded “LA fancy” (pretty to look at, sounds impressive, but mid in execution) and I was expecting heavy, especially with the ingredients listed, but they were the *exact opposite* - meticulously made, not overly sweet, and *light and delicate*. We got the panna cotta, the walnut tart, and the fried pie, and each one was a smash hit. The walnut tart was insane.
They accommodated my sister’s gluten allergy, and we never felt rushed or unwelcome. A new favorite for sure.
if you can’t decide what to order, get the burger!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stopped in during their happy hour time for a beer and a bite to eat, planned to sit at the bar but they don’t allow bar seating during happy hour apparently…
Sat at my table, ordered my beer. It came out and before I could order some food the server was gone.
Someone else came to give me water, made a weird comment about me sitting at a table alone (again, I wanted to sit at the bar) but couldn’t take a food order, so said he’d go tell my server. Probably 10 minutes later my server finally came back to ask if I wanted food. I decided if it took that long to order I didn’t wanna wait to see how long it took for the food to actually arrive, so I passed.
Always wanted to come check this place out with my wife for a proper dinner, but I think I got the gist of what this place is like and won’t be back
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 2
Great spot along LA River! Small but well-crafted menu. The pork belly with peaches was phenomenal, also really enjoyed the tomato salad we got. Was able to walk in on a Friday evening, which is always a plus!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Must order the burger. It was everything 'they' said it would be: flavorful and juicy. The shoestring fries made for a great accompaniment. i will be going back.
Parking: From where we parked, we had to walk down the river-walk/bike path to reach the entrance. It is kind of like a hidden location. They have plenty of signage along the path to point you in the right direction. I did, however, visit during the day. I am not sure how visible the multiple signs would be at night.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Saturday afternoon happy hour! This was time well spent. Loved the vibe of the venue and the staff was so accommodating. We were a party of three and they only had two seaters but later asked if we’d like to move to a bigger table.
Their burger made a best burger list in LA so we had to try it and it definitely delivered. It was perfect. The matchstick fries were only a $5 addition to the burger so don’t skimp on it! My friend got the pork belly thinking it would be a decent portion especially given the size of the burger and fries but it was quite the opposite. While the pork belly tasted good, the serving size was disappointing for the price.
They don’t have a parking lot or valet so you’ll have to get lucky with finding a spot on the street. The entrance to the restaurant is off the bike/walk path along the LA river.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great brunch! The eggs, the bread,the gravy, the fries and the beer. Everything on point!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Came in to dine alone due to the lovely atmosphere that I witnessed on my river walk. Highly recommend coming here just before sunset! Well, what can I say. The food was honestly exceptional - I highly recommend the pork belly and the baja kampachi. The dessert tart I had was fantastic and the selection of wines is amazing. One of the best dining experiences I’ve had in LA!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Haven't been inside but inside and it's a nice kind of private lunching kind of place you can linger. They have a happy hour I want to try out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I love all of the new development on the river path. I hope it keeps growing. This restaurant has a great look and vibe. The food was good although quite expensive.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Maybe one of the breakfast burritos around. And poutine?! Just wow
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Came here for dinner last night for a second time. There’s just something about the flavor profiles that make no sense to me! For example, the mussels had an Asian profile with miso braised leaks and bok Choi (delicious) but then they throw in multiple giant sprigs of thyme which is not mentioned on the menu! Either do a traditional lemon, thyme, white wine, OR do the twist. OR! Correctly describe the dish on the menu so we can decide if we’re down. Mind you, this costs $37. It’s a bit absurd. Cabbage, again, was good but the fennel yogurt was incorrectly described, and the bonito flakes overwhelm. Fries are good but they’re crispy potatoes… sweet potato chips are good but they’re sweet potatoes and you get like legit 5 of them on the appetizer for $12. I’m not really sure who they think they are charging fine dining prices! It’s not a fine dining experience.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 3
At Lingua Franca, you'll experience a perfect example of 'New California' cuisine in a relaxing setting with excellent service. Compliments to the Chef & Team Lingua Franca!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Picture perfect spot right on the Los Angeles river. Wish there were more spots just like this.
Had the “Patricia Melt” - think mind blowing patty melt but with fried chicken.
Fantastic - only tweak I think would make it perfect was some type of acid (pickles, etc) to complement the rich goodness.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great place to find along the river. Food was a pleasure, the scene was great and overall we will return! Dog friendly matters too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
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