French Restaurants near South Pasadena, CA

“Nice romantic atmosphere which you can actually hear others talk to you. Deep fried whole catfish is a spectacular dish! Great attentive service by staff.“

“Bravo Chef Bruno makes fabulous food.. Excellent service 🤩“

“We had a wonderful time. We kicked off my hubby's birthday with great food, wonderful vibes and incredible service!! My husband could not stop raving about the eggs! We literally came back for the biscuits. I hate that I don't remember our waitresses name because she was so sweet and attentive. She was also kind enough to bring us a complimentary round of champs and mimosas!! This is our second time coming in and the service is not only consistent, it keeps getting better!“

“Great high quality food and service“

“You have to go to l'Appart by Air Food to experience a delicious French bistrot ambiance. The ambiance outside is very friendly, covid-safe and cosy. The dishes are beyond delicious. Yesterday I had the Plat du Jour with delicious scallops and home made very tasty mash potato puree. The plate are so beautifully presented - it is a pleasure to look. The desserts were delicious as well. There is a shade that separates the table from the streets for privacy. Free parking in the corner street. Brigitte the waitress is very welcoming and the owner / chef are beyond nice. An address to discover !“

“We were a walk in with zero expectations considering the neighborhood this is located in, but wow -- it was lovely. The selections on both food and wine menus were limited, but very good. Much like a proper european restaurant, they are not trying to be everything and OK at it, they do a few things on which they excel. Atmosphere was great, much more Silverlake than Lincoln Heights. I recommend highly and will be back.“

“We were there on Valentine Day for their prix fixe menu. There were items on that menu that were excellent choices and we did not feel limited at all. The food was excellent and paced just right. They also had one of our favorite wines, a Vouvray which is very rare to find on a restaurant. The service was spot on and very accommodating. Our evening was wonderful and we will be returning to try their regular menu!“

“First time solo customer; sat outside, and my breakfast was très bon! Served with grace, care, and pride. Every single ingredient was wonderful and cooked perfectly. All the flavors and textures commingled beautifully.
They can’t help it that the building next to them is boarded up. All the employees could not have been more pleasant and friendly. Definitely will return and bring friends. Oui, I recommend!“

“The best French food in LA. Chef is outstanding. Staff incredible. So yourself a favor. Go.“

“Great food! Great service!“

“Se los recomiendo muy rica comida y los meseros muy atentos 👍“

“really good... you have to go there!“

“Coffee is better than Starbucks. Variety choices of desserts was fun“

“Charming sandwich shop, a little Provence. Pesto panini is delicious. Perfect to spend a lazy afternoon sipping cappuccino in this comfy place“

“Came here to celebrate Valentine’s Day with my wife. The pictures of the place do not give it justice. The place has really a great vibe to it, music and a pleasant atmosphere to it. Love the light bulbs on the tables.
They had a fixed menu that we paid before, arrived and we were seated right away. Wife ordered a passion fruit martini and I ordered an old fashioned, both were good. The appetizers were a humus and red pepper feta with focaccia that was delicious, deep fried artichokes with a tangy sauce and a salmon tartare with avocado.
For the entrees my wife got steak frites with a chimnichurri sauce, she asked medium well but it came medium (my preference), it was tasty but not what she asked. I ordered the sea bass that was on a carrot purée, brusseel sprouts, cooked delicately with some spice to it.
Dessert were a strawberry and shortbread pieces and the other was a chocolate mousse.
Would come back again.“

“The fries were too salty, but the ketchup was amazing. The fish radish was too sweet and same thing with the burger sauce. The snap pea was too saucy. The dishes came out pretty fast and the service was great even during Valentine's Day weekend.“

“My third time there, brought a group this time. They throughly enjoyed themselves!
The atmosphere, the student workers & loved the selection of foods. We shared tasting and raved about the tastes, preparation, presentation and creative mixing. What a fabulous place to dine!!“

“Great food and excellent service“

“I had Japanese breakfast w/ miso black cod, it was tasty.“

“Had a Saturday lunch there and the food and wine was outstanding!! We decided on small plates and salads. The tomato carpaccio and beet salad were delicious. Simple food with big flavors! Beautiful courtyard setting and very cool wine store attached!“

“This French restaurant, tucked away in the Chinese community of Rosemead, is seriously delicious! My family, friends, and I have been here four or five times already. It’s been open for nearly 30 years—older than I am. The owner and head chef are Vietnamese, and since Vietnam was once a French colony, their French cuisine is quite authentic. The lighting inside the restaurant is soft and dim, creating a warm, cozy atmosphere that feels like eating at home. Every dish here is freshly baked or cooked to order, with no pre-made food at all.“

“ADDISON WAS THE BEST PART! His energy and attention to detail really made our experience worth while! If you go, ask for him ☺️“

“My wife and I had a wonderful experience here last month . The service was impeccable and every dish we tried was great . The waiter we had that night made great food and wine recommendations and was incredibly accommodating. We can’t wait to go back for another date night“

“Amazing bakery! We stopped by for pastries and coffee, and both were outstanding. The kouign-amann was perfectly buttery and caramelized with just the right balance of crisp and soft layers, and the cappuccino was smooth, rich, and expertly made. Great quality, cozy vibe, and friendly service. Definitely a place we’ll be coming back to!“

“Garson de Cafe is very Chic . Beautiful decor and fantastic customer service. I highly recommend this place to everyone.“

“Entre Nous French Bistro has been a longtime favorite, I’ve been coming here since they opened. The escargot is incredibly tender, drenched in garlicky herb butter you want to soak up with bread. The oysters are ultra‑fresh and perfectly chilled, the ideal briny start to the meal. The steak is cooked spot‑on with a rich peppercorn sauce and crispy fries, making every bite feel like a true Parisian bistro experience. Matthew our waiter was amazing thank you for your amazing service.“

“The place is super cute inside. I came on a Saturday around 11am and didn't have to wait too long for a table. Service was great. Me and my friends just got brunch items, and it was satisfying but nothing memorable. Although, the almond croissant is absolutely to die for and made up for it. Definitely try the pastries here.“

“"If you love French cuisine, then Madeline Garden Bistro & Venue is sure to please. The cuisine here is very authentic, delicious and makes the mouth feel enjoyable to the max."“

“Delicioso y atienden muy bien. 100% recomendado.

Delicious & great service. 100% recommend. We're out-of-towners & Googled a dessert place near where we were & were led here. So glad! Would love to visit again someday.“

“We had a 7:45 reservation, arrived at 7:37. Told we would have to wait until our reservation time to be seated. At 7:45 , told unable to seat us yet. Finally escorted to a table by 8:15. Table service was pleasant but slow. Our teppanyaki chef was pleasant but quite low key. The menu sounded interesting, but the food was not unique.. it was okay.. quite pedestrian. We ordered the DineLA menu.. if we had paid full fare, I would have been disappointed. When the check arrived, there was a credit card fee already included.. and that amount taxed as well. We were paying cash . Kind of sneaky to tax the credit card fee!“