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Ortolan

8338 W Third St
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(323) 653-3300
ortolanrestaurant.com
3.5 star rating based on 56 reviews
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Mon-Thu 6pm-10pm, bar till 11pm Fri-Sat 6pm-10:30pm, bar till 12:30am  
Status: Closed  
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tel: (323) 653-3300

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tel: (323) 653-3327

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Ortolan

Romantic Restaurant & Bar

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Ortolan is a really special restaurant, primarily known for the tasting menus prepared by the chef, Christophe Eme. (It's not uncommon to see him when you are leaving.) Ortolan is famous for its vials of fruit and vegetable emulsions, which they pass out in a test tube-like rack as an appetizer. Most holidays tend to have their own pre-fixe meals with accompanying wine flights. Although the meals are expensive, you more than get what you paid for when you filter in the romantic surroundings, amazing food and nearly feudal service. There is a lounge/bar in the back of the restaurant next to a wall covered with potted cooking herbs; the dining area is modern and bright, but there is a bricked in dark section that looks like an old European mansion's dining room. Since Ortolan is on 3rd Street, you should definitely use their valets unless you enjoy long walks.
Posted by Erron Silverstein on February 23, 2007

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Ortolan, residing on L.A.’s West Third Street corridor, is the first venture for French Chef Christophe Emé who has worked in some of the most recognizable restaurants in the world. With the encouragement of his girlfriend, actress Jeri Ryan, Emé decided it was time to open his own restaurant. Designed by Kristopher Keith and his firm, Spacecraft, Ortolan has a decidedly modernized provincial... more
Posted by clubzone on July 12, 2008

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Chef/owner Christophe Emé brings glamour to the plate and the dining room; this is special-occasion French dining at its most extravagant. Pass through the deep cobalt arch at the entrance, and enter a world of crystal chandeliers, pintucked cream leather, and walls padded in shirred champagne fabric. The bar/lounge in the rear of the restaurant boasts a wall of potted herbs under a domed... more
Posted by latimesguide on July 10, 2008

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Unrecognizable as Linq, this foodie mecca successfully blends progressive and elegant design concepts. A dark-blue Moorish patio gives way to the cream-colored dining room, with low-hanging ornate chandeliers. In the back, a greenhouse lounge features rows of potted herbs on walls and a roaring fireplace. Waiters in pressed white shirts and teal ties provide professional service; sommelier... more
Posted by Citysearch on May 28, 2007

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With a glamorous space and exquisite fare to match, Ortolan soars thanks to co-owner Jeri Ryan and former LOrangerie chef Christophe Eme. Why Ortolan Its a tiny birdan outlawed delicacysavored by French gourmands. Thankfully, there is nothing illegal about this nest. The main room is as decadent as the French fare served, with long velvet curtains, crystal chandeliers and creamy leather booths... more
Posted by lacom on March 29, 2007

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The dim lighting can make it difficult to read the menu--ask for one of the special mini-flashlights.
Posted by Citysearch on April 21, 2009

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The private table in the lounge accommodates up to 12, and can be reserved for special occasions. For a more unusual experience, sit at the long communal table in the raised front room.
Posted by Citysearch on April 21, 2009

What to Drink

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Ask the sommelier for by-the-bottle or by-the-glass suggestions. The markup is pretty reasonable.
Posted by Citysearch on April 21, 2009

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L'Orangerie alum debuts high-concept French restaurant amid the pedestrian stretch of Third Street.

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Set among the shopping and dining bustle of Third Street, this foodie mecca blends progressive and elegant design concepts. A dark-blue Moorish patio gives way to the cream-colored dining room decked out in low-hanging chandeliers. In the back, a greenhouse lounge features rows of potted herbs on walls and a roaring fireplace. Waiters in pressed white shirts and teal ties provide professional... more
Posted by Tara Lis on September 21, 2008

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Recalls the restaurant Monica Bellucci and her French hubby, The Merovingian, dined at in Matrix Reloaded . A similar crowd can be seen here on certain on nights. Test-tubed and shot-glassed food makes us feel a cruel joke is being played on us Americans by genius French Chef Christophe Émé. Unique creations like the egg and caviar cooked in hot ash with whipped cream and vanilla: a resounding... more
Posted by blackbookmagus on December 15, 2008

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Named after a small bird that's been savored to near extinction by French gourmands (and now an outlawed delicacy), this wonderful new restaurant is a partnership between former L'Orangerie chef Christophe Emé and Jeri Ryan, the stunning Boston Public actress. The restaurant is cleverly designed into four separate sections to match your mood: a glamorous main dining room with creamy leather... more
Posted by frommers on March 31, 2007

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Haute Cuisine at Its Best

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We have been hitting the food scene in LA for many years now and were thrilled to find the exuctive chef from L'Orangerie, Christophe Eme, had opened his own gem on 3rd street. The staff aresuperb-French service without being pretentious or overly intrusive. The amuse bouche of soup and eggplant caviar were lovely and a great way to kick off the meal. On our first visit, we went with the 10... more
Posted by meghanbell on May 13, 2009

Favorite fancy (and relaxed) dinner spot in town.

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I've been to Ortolan several times over the last two years and it never disappoints. My dining companions and I always go for one of the tasting menus (6 or 9 course) which are delightful haute cuisine and we usually do the wine pairings too. The menu changes seasonally but the mainstays are always somewhere to be found: some wonderful variation on foie gras as well as chef Eme's soft cooked... more
Posted by RSP on April 21, 2009, (Edited March 23, 2009)

Ortolan is Awful - way too full of itself to be good anymore

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I have been to the finest restaurants in France and...This place was awful - We went to Ortolan when it first opened, was nice- We ate there a month ago and it had changed- The menu hasn't changed one bit in 2 years but, the staff and the attitude has. The waiters don't speak English well and can't explain the complex dishes- The portions are so small as to be obscene- The cheese plate includes... more
Posted by apatron1234 on April 21, 2009, (Edited October 16, 2008)
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