A little piece of Paris sits right in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles, at this quintessentially French brasserie and retail store.

Founded by Cannes-based restaurateur couple David and Fanny Rolland, this stylish new eatery, housed in the former El Dorado Hotel, features not just a main dining room but also a mezzanine level, outdoor patio and two bars. A tranquil, bright eating venue during the day, it transforms into an upscale lounge, complete with DJ, at night.

The kitchen is headed up by joint-executive chefs Grellier Baptiste and Jeremie Cazes, who offer an all-day menu of classic French dishes: from lobster eggs benedict at breakfast, to Croque Madame at lunch, and a rack of lamb with roasted thyme at dinner. The extensive wine list draws both on European and Californian varieties, while signature cocktails are served at the bar.

Le Petit Paris also includes a retail store called La Boutique, where exclusive French products ranging from pastries to cookery books, olive oil and teas are sold.

Ideal For

Business breakfast, working lunch or romantic dinner.

Favourite Table

Mezzanine level.

Signature Dishes

Housemade foie gras, pappardelle with fresh truffles, Burgundy escargots dressed in garlic and parsley, and flambéed crêpes suzette.

Signature Drinks

Le Pastel with Hendricks, lemon juice, orange juice, grapefruit juice, simple syrup; and The Pennington with tequila, strawberries, cucumber, mango juice and sugar.