Cafe Pinot

Café Pinot is a high-quality, French restaurant located in Downtown Los Angeles. It is a great restaurant to visit if you are looking for a quiet and classy environment. The service is great, filled with enthusiastic and friendly servers.

The line for this restaurant was a bit long. After speaking with the manager, Gary, he said that making a reservation in advance would be the best idea to be seated more quickly. Gary also stated that most of the people who visit Café Pinot are middle-aged, businessmen who come after a long day of work in Los Angeles.

The menu items are a little bit more expensive than what you would usually find at a restaurant. However, the prices are completely worth it. The food comes out in a beautiful arrangement and tastes uniquely spectacular. This French cuisine will have your taste buds roaring and you will see why yelp rated this restaurant with four stars.

After speaking with a server named Michael, he stated that he doesn’t doubt the quality and authenticity of the food at Café Pinot. He is also a regular customer there. After dining at Café Pinot you will definitely want to go back for their delicious food, beautiful outdoor scenery, and wonderful service.
*My overall rating: 10

dining in the patio area. surrounded by trees and a great view of beautiful Downtown Los Angeles. photo by: Christine Kim

scallops on creamed cheese with caviar on top, topped with breaded almonds. price: around $17.00. photo by: me(Katherine Kim)

special, one-of-a-kind drink made by the bartender. not found on the menu. price: around $13.00. photo by: me(Katherine Kim)

smoked salmon topped with a special vinaigrette sauce with assorted, steamed vegetables on the side. price: around $19.00. photo by: me(Katherine Kim)