A Food Affair

Located along a busy stretch of Robertson Boulevard, this unassuming neighborhood eatery offers one of the best casual French dining experiences in Los Angeles. Run by Babette and Christian Royère, who both hail from the south of France, the vegetarian-friendly casual eatery offers a tightly curated mix of classic dishes, including a must-order beef bourguignon and a saffron-tinged bouillabaisse. Every dish on the menu is simple yet thoughtfully prepared, with the same level of finesse you'd find at a random brasserie in Paris. We also appreciated the couple's nontraditional approach to escargot—A Food Affair piles a small mountain of snails into a portobello mushroom—and the ultra-cheesy onion soup, served in an adorable cocotte. Given the reasonable prices and high-quality cooking, A Food Affair is an obvious choice for anyone looking for a delicious French meal with a quieter atmosphere.