Le Petit Four

(310) 652-3863

8654 W Sunset Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90069 34.0919 -118.3802

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Neighborhoods: West Hollywood, Central LA

www.lepetitfour.net

Hours:

Daily 11:30am-11pm

Price:

$$

Last updated 6.04.11

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, Diners Club, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

People Watching, Lunch Spot, Late Night Dining, Outdoor Dining

Cuisine:

French, Italian

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What People Are Saying About Le Petit Four

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In Short – One of the most iconic spots on Sunset Plaza, this umbrella-lined sidewalk cafe is where tourists, Euroflash and reality "stars" lunch, and where old-school Hollywood types, guys trying to impress their dates and Ferrari-driving showoffs converge by night. Though the softly lit interior is open and inviting, the prime seats for dining and people-watching are out front right below the bright yellow awning facing the Strip. French standards dominate the menu--goat cheese salad, spinach and Gruyere quiche, and traditional seafood dishes. European-inspired soups, pastas, omelettes…

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Parking:
The free lot behind Sunset Plaza is one of the Strip's best-kept secrets, but these spots are exclusively for Plaza patrons. Read: If you're spotted leaving on foot, you may be towed.
The Extras:
Though the kitchen typically closes at 11pm, if it's busy, they'll keep cooking as long as necessary.
ambiance
87.5% positive
  1. “The old style dining room is charming but the dizzying Sunset traffic is the view.”
  2. “Bottom line the service was terrible, food average, price too expensive, and the location good.”
  3. “Food is amazing, geat service, tantalizing atmosphere!”
  4. “Several of my female friends and I went to check this place out for lunch and we thought it was just an average restaurant at a great location.”
dessert
100.0% positive
  1. “The only thing that can be said of this restaurant is it's cute and has a few good desserts.”
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. “If you're up to drinks, Cadillac Margarita and Cosmopolitan are the best, on the other hand, apple martini isn't out of this world but is delightful to find a slice of real fresh apple in my cocktail.”
food quality
62.280001640319824% positive
  1. “My chicken parmesan was dry and over-seasoned; my french fries also had too much salt on them.”
  2. “great food and great patio on Sunset!”
  3. “Bottom line, the food was enjoyable, but some of the kind hardworking staff was compensating for what the lazy ones didn't want to take care of.,.”
  4. “The bread was stale and despite how hungry we were we gave up on it.”
  5. “We did enjoy the food, my date had a pasta with mushrooms and other veggies that was the perfect dish.”
  6. “would definitely recommend this place, just steer clear of the chicken sandwich.”
  7. “If you're up to drinks, Cadillac Margarita and Cosmopolitan are the best, on the other hand, apple martini isn't out of this world but is delightful to find a slice of real fresh apple in my cocktail.”
  8. “Bottom line the service was terrible, food average, price too expensive, and the location good.”
  9. “The food does not justify the price and the service was slow and unattentive.”
  10. “Have not had a bad meal here and have been coming back for 15 years.”
  11. “The food is good (especially the gnocchi) and the prices will definitely not break the bank.”
  12. “Sensational food lousy service”
  13. “Although the food and service was great, I felt like people dining there were only doing so to flaunt the fact that they were dining in a notorious place.”
  14. “This restaurant has fantastic food, the dishes are simply made yet absolutely delicious, the meats are tender, the menu is bursting with about 50 choices.”
  15. “For our entrees i ordered a pasta dish with shrimp, which was very good, on the other hand my boyfriend ordered the chicken sandwich which was dry and tasteless in his opinion.”
  16. “Be sure that you know that the waiters are not overbearing and the meal is not rushed in any way, so relax and enjoy your meal.”
  17. “average food, horrible service”
  18. “From my own experience and from reading other reviews, it seems like this place just doesn't have good chicken dishes.”
  19. “Seared tuna app was tasty and generous.”
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. “You can find a great menu, whit a tastefull variety, their specials of halibut or seabass are amazing!”
  2. “love their menu as well as watching the exotic cars on sunset!”
  3. “This restaurant has fantastic food, the dishes are simply made yet absolutely delicious, the meats are tender, the menu is bursting with about 50 choices.”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “Although the food and service was great, I felt like people dining there were only doing so to flaunt the fact that they were dining in a notorious place.”
service
42.30999946594238% positive
  1. “Bottom line the service was terrible, food average, price too expensive, and the location good.”
  2. “average food, horrible service”
  3. “Although the food and service was great, I felt like people dining there were only doing so to flaunt the fact that they were dining in a notorious place.”
  4. “Be sure that you know that the waiters are not overbearing and the meal is not rushed in any way, so relax and enjoy your meal.”
  5. “Sensational food lousy service”
  6. “Bottom line, the food was enjoyable, but some of the kind hardworking staff was compensating for what the lazy ones didn't want to take care of.,.”
  7. “We said "You don't want to hear why the service was bad?”
  8. “bad service”
  9. “The food does not justify the price and the service was slow and unattentive.”
  10. “don't know if it's because it was Valentine's Day, but the restaurant was only half full and my waitress was very patronizing the way she spoke to me, later on she would make eye contact with me and pass by the table without stopping to see what I wante”
  11. “never like to completely write off a restaurant the first time I get bad service; I usually give it the benefit of the doubt and go again.”
  12. “Food is amazing, geat service, tantalizing atmosphere!”
  13. “We came, in, the hostess was extremely nice and helpful, i thought we were off to a good start.”
value
70.0% positive
  1. “The prices are very reasonable about $25-$35 per person.”
  2. “The food does not justify the price and the service was slow and unattentive.”
  3. “Bottom line the service was terrible, food average, price too expensive, and the location good.”
  4. “The food is good (especially the gnocchi) and the prices will definitely not break the bank.”
  5. “Seared tuna app was tasty and generous.”
wait time
0.0% positive
  1. “The food does not justify the price and the service was slow and unattentive.”
  2. “Service was poor - slow and a bit unenthusiastic.”
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

05/13/11

Check It Out "Dre"

by Claudia Grubbs at Citysearch

The lamb shank was the absolute best. They make a great vodka martini. And Lindsey the hostess was terrific!

1 Star Rating: Poor

07/09/10

Its all about location

by Iron Chef Paris at Citysearch

I can only say if you are looking for a good meal this is not the place. If you are impressed with the French owner and the LA scene and bad food then get going at once.

If this restaurant was located in any other location in LA it would be out of business.

Take my work for it..there is no need to tell a story. If you like fresh food that is prepared in house this is not the place.

  • Pros: there are no pros other than location and parking
  • Cons: Bad Food
4 Star Rating: Recommended

10/01/09

great food and great patio on Sunset!

by KO at Citysearch

I go there maybe 5-10 times a month for lunch and sometimes for dinner! I love their menu as well as watching the exotic cars on sunset!

  • Pros: They serve Calamari steak!
  • Cons: sometimes very loud!
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

04/14/09

Best place to eat on Sunset!

Contributor at Citysearch

Food is amazing, geat service, tantalizing atmosphere!

4 Star Rating: Recommended

12/14/08

If you want to be seen, or see, come here

by hungrykat at Citysearch

La Petit Four seems to be overrated. Although the food and service was great, I felt like people dining there were only doing so to flaunt the fact that they were dining in a notorious place.

  • Pros: happy place to dine for lunch with friends
  • Cons: everyone else seems to think so

The Details on Le Petit Four

Place Categories:

  • bad service
  • great food
  • great menu
  • great location
  • helpful hostess
  • over-seasoned chicken parmesan
  • tasteless chicken sandwich
  • enjoy meal
  • generous seared tuna app
  • fresh apple
  • amazing specials
  • good desserts
  • best pastry
  • stale bread
  • best cadillac margarita
  • best cosmopolitan
  • charming old style dining room
  • very good shrimp
  • good start
  • perfect dish
  • very good spot
  • nice busser
  • definitely recommend place
  • full restaurant
  • not good chicken dishes
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