Petit Trois

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"Has opened a handy new patio just outside its strip-mall space in time for Bastille Day, where diners can order chef Ludo Lefebvre’s iconic Le Big Mec burger, escargot, and steak frites." - Matthew Kang

"Open and operating non-stop from noon until late night, this narrow room is always full and the counter is always cramped. While the setting may not sound overly comfortable, there is a focus on service, which makes every meal here a pleasant experience from start to finish.The French hip-hop in the background eschews tradition, but the cooking does the exact opposite. This menu is a canon of bistro favorites, like garlicky escargots de Bourgogne, steak frites with mustard sauce and what may be the city’s best omelet. Try their "Big Mec," a double cheeseburger with bordelaise and house sauce and fries." - Michelin Inspector

The 16 Best French Restaurants In LA - Los Angeles - The Infatuation

"Located inside a strip mall at Highland and Melrose, this tiny French bistro is about the size of a small bedroom. Now just imagine that bedroom also had a bar. It’s loud, cramped, and you’ll definitely have someone hovering near you while you eat. But after you try the chicken confit, burger, or their silky-smooth omelette, you’ll learn to love the organized chaos. If you’re looking for more space though, there’s also a large front patio or a massive second location in Sherman Oaks." - brant cox, sylvio martins, arden shore

“Where Can I Be Sexy And Eat Fries By Myself?” - Los Angeles - The Infatuation

"Scientists still don’t understand the exact machinations behind it, but French food seems almost tailor-made to be consumed sexily. It must have something to do with butter. This tiny hallway of a restaurant in Hollywood has everything you need for a nuit érotique - dim lighting, close quarters, and gloriously crispy frites. Maybe you’re wearing a slinky black outfit. Perhaps there’s a beret at play. Either way, you should probably watch this clip from An Extremely Goofy Movie to prepare." - kat hong

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"A nostalgic pop-up that transported one writer “to a simpler time” at the OG Petit Trois and evoked memories of Jon Shook, Vinny Dotolo, and Ludo Lefebvre’s cheeky, picnic-table-filled daytime restaurant in Silver Lake. Signature items recalled from the late 2010s: pillowy French toast encased in a crispy, sandy churro coating; a taco meant to evoke a chain restaurant’s gordita that eschewed shredded cheese for an acidic carrot slaw; hash brown “chilaquiles,” bedded on a bright salsa macha and described as potato pavé on steroids; and tres leches cake studded with kaleidoscopic rainbow sprinkles. The double-decker taco remains a favorite: steaming mashed potatoes inside the crisped double-tortilla fold with a carrot pico “just as lip-puckering as I remembered.” Though the return was short-lived, the revival felt like seeing an old friend again. — Nicole Adlman, cities manager" - Eater Staff