Review A Food Affair - Los Angeles

The food was French influenced. I came for restaurant week LA DINEIN . I was excited to have French food again. The bone marrow was really good over toasts. The escargots were good but I barely tasted the escargots it was masked in the sauce and potatoes. I didn’t like the lemon pie, it was overwhelming. I could barely tasted the wonderful orange zest and pistachio crust.

Talk about being hidden in plain sight, this restaurant is very unassuming but the food, service and ambiance certainly did not disappoint! The couple that owns and runs the restaurant and everyone who works there was so friendly and very welcoming as well. We had the beet salad, artisan salad, lamb shank tajine, salmon with calamari, bouillabaisse and jidori chicken breast. Each dish was just as excellent as the others with delicious flavors! The drinks were also excellent although they don’t have a full bar, just fyi for those who may not drink beer and wine but the lemonade makes up for the lack of hard alcohol. The French chocolate mousse was the cherry on top to end a perfect meal and kick off our trip to LA. We’ll definitely come back next time we are in the area. 😋

I just had an incredible meal at A Food Affair in LA with a friend, and it was an experience I won’t soon forget. We dove into some classic French dishes: Mom’s Beef Bourguignon, French Onion Soup, and Bouillabaisse de Marseille. Each dish was a masterpiece - the Beef Bourguignon was rich and flavorful, the Onion Soup had the perfect balance of sweet and savory, and the Bouillabaisse was a delightful medley of seafood goodness. What made the meal even more special was the chef coming out to greet us. It added a personal touch that you just don’t find everywhere. He was incredibly warm and friendly, making us feel right at home. The atmosphere of the restaurant was cozy and inviting, with a distinct family-run vibe that made the whole experience feel more intimate. It’s not just a meal at A Food Affair; it’s like being welcomed into a culinary family. If you’re looking for an authentic French dining experience with a personal touch in LA, A Food Affair is the place to go. Can’t wait to return and try more of their delicious offerings.

A true French cuisine experience set in the heart of LA. A must for any foodie particularly a French foodie. Traditional French cooking at the highest level. The Beef Bourguignon was exceptional and hearty. A bientôt.

Came here for the first time with my parents for dinner yesterday. They are older, so I picked the spot for its quieter atmosphere, and it turned out great. We thought the food was excellent, especially the desserts. The highlights for me were the Branzino (on special), the chocolate mouse, and the pomme frites. The steak and crab cake were also quite nice. Will definitely come back. Note this place is more $$$$ than $$$.

A hidden gem. Perfect place to hide out of your famous. No one will find you. The food was tremendous. Steak with green pepper sauce. Fabulous salads. Lots of vegan choices. And die for the Cookie.

An unpretentious family run French Bistro with authentic, yummy, unfussy, comfort French gastronomy. And a non groovy customer base. The food is awesome including home made desserts. So un LA that I loved it.

An absolutely fantastic dinner in a really casual and cozy French bistro in the Pico-Robertson area. Parking was very easy in the neighborhood right next to the restaurant, we only had to walk a half of a block. Service was extremely prompt and polite; were able to sit right after we arrived and all of our food items came out quickly. We were checked on many times during the meal as well. We started off with the Bone Marrow and it was one of the better ones that I’ve had in a long time. The portion was very large and the sourdough with it was plenty. Next came the seasonal Beet Salad and it to it was absolutely delicious. The capers with it were probably my favorite part. A true taste of summer. Finally for our entrée we shared Mom’s Beef Bourguignon and it was absolutely perfect. The Pappardelle was al dente and seasoned well, and the beef was also delicious. I do wish there was more beef, but still the flavors were great and it was enough to share for a table of two. We also ordered the homemade iced tea, which was a bit expensive at $8.50 per order, but it is flavored with hibiscuses and they bring out an extra bottle of it that will have at least two refills in it so I felt it was a fair trade because it really was delicious. Overall a great French bistro that would be suitable for any casual occasion. I will definitely be back in the future.

Nice little quiet bistro type restaurant. Staff is great, excellent service and attentive. I like the ambiance and lighting of the place. The food is also amazing and delicious. It brings me back to France. Definitely worth a taste if you’re missing french food.

Bonjour!! Super delicious fine dining French-American cuisine served in a small humble restaurants. There is a sense of rustic and whimsy that makes this place charming. Perfect for an intimate date, but can work for bigger groups too in their backroom area. We were lucky to splurge on their Dine LA deals (unfortunately just ended), but they have the same dishes on the regular menu. For appetizers, we got the Mushroom Tourte, Escargot, and Roasted Bone Marrow. All of them were super decadent and succulents. My favorite was probably the Mushroom Tourte because it was very well done with the truffle oil wafting through, but the Escargot and Bone Marrow were really good too. For entrées, we got the Duck Leg Confit, Australian Lamb Shank Tagine, Beef Bourignon, and Scottish Salmon. My favorite was the Duck Leg Confit. The flavors were spectacular and it was juicy and crispy on the outside. A real winner! The Lamb Tagine is definitely the most filling option with a huge portion of lamb. The Beer Bourignon was really solid too and had that comfort factor. It also had a noodle and carrot side dish too that was tasty. Lastly, the Scottish Salmon was well cooked, but felt as though it needed some brightness or sweetness to make it more interesting. It was good, but I felt like it could of used a bit of a kick. For dessert, we got the Creme Brulee, Chocolate Mousse, and Meyer Lemon Pie. While all were tasty, the Meyer Lemon Pie was my stand out. The tartness amidst the marscapone was heavenly. The bits of dried fruits on top was playful and added some great texture. Soooo good! Overall, great place to get some fancy French food with great presentation and friendly service. Would definitely visit again!

The atmosphere is romantic yet casual..the wait staff is excellent...very attentive without being intrusive..the food was perfect, we started with the escargot which were cooked well and I got the beef and my husband the lamb and thier house made drinks are very tasty. We got the meter lemon pie for dessert and it was perfect..chef came out when we were done with out entree and was very polite and attentive as well...we mentioned it was our anniversary and the he surprised us and sent out a plate of treats. Can't wait to go back!

Came here to celebrate a friend's birthday and had a great time! You really do get the cozy, family vibe that they're going for, and you taste the love in the food and feel it in the atmosphere. We ordered almost everything on the menu, it felt like and most everything was a hit. The duck rillettes, the lamb shank, and the beef bourguignon were our favorites. The escargot on a potato was probably our least. Special shoutout to the iced tea and passion fruit juice cocktail, which they let us take home when we didn't finish. Definitely recommend trying everything and seeing what you love!

The photo describes it!!! Amazing food, rich in real flavors and authentic French vibes. The chicken in the picture was perfect like the way I had it in Paris. Mushroom Torta is a must!! Truffle fries was perfectly crispy. The service is beyond amazing ❤️ You can feel the love and attention by everyone working there. Thank you 😍

I came to a food affair a few evenings ago and I have to say, even as I write this for you great reader, this was the type of place that I feel I shouldn’t have read the spoilers for. I came prepared for the interior to be a bustling brasserie and can say that’s not really what you get. I walked in the heavy doors (my arms are spaghetti) and was warmly greeted by the hostess. You enter to a beautiful bar and walk into the cozy intimate dining area which is oddly adorned with numerous neon signs. The meal started, and ended, deliciously. We started with the mushroom toarte which was a mushroom lovers creamy, buttery, flaky dream. Followed was the bone marrow served with a small arugula and radish to make you feel a little less bad about potentially giving yourself a heart attack. I will say the one that stood out of our starters was the escargot- so frequently you order escargot at a French restaurant and you know exactly what you’re going to get. Usually you’re greeted by those small white dishes with pockets full of small shells doused in garlic and butter served with bread to sop up the goodness but this was an incredibly unique serving style. We were surprised to see the pieces of snail out in the open drowning in a somewhat rich green sauce over what I would consider as a French loaded potato skin. The potato was crisp and the sauce a bit pungent with the taste of snail but if that’s your jam- I recommend trying this dish. For our entrees we ordered the prime ribeye and the lamb shank tagine. I was a little skeptical when we weren’t asked how we would like the steak cooked but when it came out, it was a perfect rare/medium rare and I sort of respected that they didn’t give you the choice to mess that up (although I’m sure if you requested more they would let you...but then maybe you shouldn’t be ordering the steak). As for the tagine- talk about a show stopper. The meat was succulent and falling off the bone and the vegetables served with it weren’t soggy or falling apart but perfectly softened. The steak was great but many bites were stolen from my tagine. As for the dessert- if you read or didn’t like anything else in this review I beg of you, at least take this advice: DO NOT SLEEP ON THE DESSERT. If I had to choose between my starters and desserts I would say go with the sweet stuff. We ended our meal with the apple tart and the Meyer lemon pie. Not only was the presentation much more upscale but the flavors were an impecable end to the meal. The apple tart was buttery and sweet served with the ice cream. But the lemon pie. THE LEMON PIE. Not going to lie it tasted more like an orange creamsicle to me but everything from the pistachio to the dried fruit and the crumbly crust is like taking your mouth on my toads wild ride...except you’re not going to hell. So I guess it’s nothing like that. You get the point. We ended our meal with some nice cappuccinos (they have decaf if you’re into that sort of thing) and the chef actually came out and personally thanked us for dining there and supporting the restaurant. As simple a gesture as it is I think this goes a long way to show it’s a locally owned spot that really does care about their clientele and trying to make it through these weird times. TLDR, go try it it’s worth the high blood pressure.

Delicious food, great service and friendly staff. I would give this restaurant 6 stars if i could. Such a Great experience. The Escargot was amazing and the Salmon/Calamari was fantastic.

My personal favorite in LA so far. The staff is incredibly friendly yet professional. The food is excellent, the atmosphere lovely, and the drinks perfect. Great for dates or celebration with its more fancy atmosphere. I absolutely have to recommend the beef bourguignon as well as the prime ribeye.

Absolutely love this spot. Cute and cozy with family vibes. Everything on the menu looked great and we especially loved the fried red snapper and lamb tagine. Wonderful service and incredible experience.

I came in here on New Year’s Eve—a single female going on a date with herself. I was welcomed with such warmth and excitement. It’s clear everyone working here believes in what they are serving, not just their food, but also their collective generous, respectful and supportive spirit. I had the three-course New Year’s Eve Special which included a steak dinner option, as pictured. I also had a wonderful glass of wine. The ambiance is just right — dimly lit lights, small and quaint, with air of French sophistication. I highly recommend eating here, everyone. Thank you for such a great experience!!!

This place was excellent, I mean honestly some of the best food I have had in Los Angeles. We started with bone marrow and escargot, which was delicious. Then for the main course I ordered the Duck Leg Confit and my companion had the crab cakes, both excellent. To finish it off we had the chocolate mousse, superb! 👌🏻 Oh and the wine was excellent as well, I highly recommend this place!

We ordered the DINE LA menu. 1st of all, the escargot came out to be close to cold....not a hot dish as we expected, and both me and my husband's escargot (only 1 out of 6 pieces) had sand (or very small rocks) in it, when I brought to the chef's attention, he insisted that it's "impossible" to have sand in it, (are you calling me a lair??) and that it's actually garlic powder....well I cook so often with garlic powder, I know garlic powder dissolves and turns soft and sweet once cooked...how can it taste hard and rocky? the more I bit into it, the more it crushed into little pieces of tiny rocks...I couldn't swallow so I spit it out. Secondly, the server messed up our 2nd course order, when one of the order was lamb, and he gave us salmon...well I thought it would be easy to remember when my son literally asked for "exactly the same thing" as my husband's order. We arrived the restaurant very early when there were barely any other customers, it's not like they were super busy and too many orders to cause confusions... The good thing is: all the dishes tastes great, besides the escargot was cold and didn't like the sand in it. The chef told us in order to make it up, he would give us discount. He ended up sending us 3 pieces of complimentary macaroons, but I didn't see discount in the bill as he promised, disappointed. Usually when a high end restaurant or at least a restaurant at this price point would offer to remake a new dish or take that dish off the bill. I didn't come here to purposely ask for discount, I came here to celebrate my birthday with my family, it's nice that the chef wrote "happy birthday" on the dessert plate, but was disappointed that it didn't live up to the expectation that it's rated 4.5 stars on yelp and easily over $150 bill...

Absolutely fantastic. Every single item in every dish was perfect. We had escargot and chicken liver pâté for starters. Flat iron steak and bouillabaisse as main course and lemon pie and chocolate mousse for dessert. All paired with great one and fantastic staff. Top 3 of best restaurants I've ever been to in LA. Cannot recommend it enough. Chef Cristian came out and spoke with us at length after dinner as well and he's a true artist.

What you see in those pics isn't what you taste, it's better! The best French place in town and you won't know it. Because this amazing restaurant isn't in the glamorous side of the city. It's hidden somewhere on Robertson St. You have to sneak in with your bottle of wine and embrace the French experience in every since of word. The homey atmosphere, the music, the excellent service and not to forget the warm greeting of the owner himself Chef Christian Royere from the minute you snuck into the place. Yes, you sneak in. shushhhh.. don't tell the other restaurants, it's A Food Affair

Fabulous food. Great service. Welcoming atmosphere. All with a superb French touch. I warmly recommend this table to anyone visiting Los Angeles and willing to discover a real good restaurant.

It reminds me of the small bistros we usually go to in France. The food was very good and the service was excellent. The only thing I would recommend is to turn on their air condition before they open on hot days. It was 102 degrees F in LA that day. They did turn it on when I asked. It was very kind for the owner/chef to come out and say hello to their guests. BYOB is another plus.

Excellent meal and great ambiance. A beautiful Fall night to dine with family and friends. The owner/chief came out to say hello and ask how we enjoyed the meal. Our son picked an awesome restaurant.

Wow! Incredible French cuisine Lovely third generation, family owned restaurant! Highly recommend! Beautiful warm ambiance, cozy and incredible food!

Just happen to have found "A Food Affair" using OpenTable and I'm so glad I did. It has to be one of the best places I've been to that I can even remember. The only thing that I can add as a recommendation is to automatically serve bread with the meal because "The sauce is a terrible thing to waste"!!!!

The love for food is obvious with every dish we were served. Our service was so friendly and consistent. This was our third visit and it's been this way every time.

For the last 6 days I have visited many fancy restaurants and on the last day of my journey, a friend and I went to A Food Affair and had some of the best food ever! I'm still raving about the Mushroom Tourte, (cremini, shiitaki, oyster, portobello, crème fraîche, truffle oil) and the Lamb Shank was almost melting from my fork. I will definitely go back there as soon as my taste buds recuperate from the last feast!

This is the most authentic French food I have enjoyed outside of France itself. Dining at A Food Affair is reminiscent of dining in a Parisian brasserie. The entrees, desserts and selection of wines are outstanding and delicious. The service is warm and friendly and everything is overseen by the proprietors who ensure the food and the service are everything you would expect...and then some.

This is one of our FAVORITE French restaurants. The food is DELICIOUS, the service is EXCELLENT and the Chef very warm and hospitable, he comes to your table makes sure you’re enjoying your meal and makes us feel genuinely welcomed! Reminds me of how I long to return to Paris❤️. Checkout Brian Townsend’s a couple of years ago, it still doesn’t disappoint!!!😊

Our first time here and I can't say enough about the foie gras, the duck, my Kir Royal. Perfect.

A great dining experience. The Food and Wine were fantastic! The chef came to all of the tables to greet each guest. When in L.A. this is a must for very good French cuisine.

Absolute delight every visit. Friendly service, cute romantic ambience and perfectly prepared French cuisine, all at a very reasonable price!

Amazing food and superb staff. Will definitely go again!

Amazing food, service and atmosphere! Chef Christian and his wife Babette is soooo accommodating. Must try.

The food is outstanding! From the appetizers to the main entree and can't forget the delicious desserts the flavors will deliver your taste buds.the service was on top.

Great French cooking, wine friendly corkage policy, what more can you ask for?

Wonderful food and service. Great duck. A favorite.

Wonderful food and service. We're definitely coming back!

I really do LOVE this place for special occasions.

Authentic French food served by an attentive wait staff in a charming restaurant. My favorite French restaurant!

Had a wonderful experience. The food was delicious

We dined here for the first time with friends who couldn't wait to introduce us to this gem of a place! We foodies know a good thing when we taste it, and Christian blew us away with his creativity, attention to detail and clear passion for food. We were seduced by him and his Food Affair! Next visit will be with our team of fellow Boisset Wine Living Ambassadors to pair Christian's cuisine with bubbly and Pinot from France and Sonoma...

Great food and service! I've been twice and will return many more times.

Delightful find. Excellent special of the night, Lamb Shank. Very friendly and attentive service. I can't wait to come back.

Nice all around-food !! And no cork fee!!!❤️❤️❤️

Excellent food and service. Thank you guys for making this evening memorable...

Amazing <3