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Church & State
(Now Closed)French Restaurant and Wine Bar$$$$
Arts District, Los Angeles
Has a stamp of approval from Bon Appetit Magazine and Eater
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Rachel KNovember 8, 2015All the dishes you'd expect with classic French food with no modern twists. The tarte aux poires (pear tart) is topped with blue cheese, caramelized onion, and radicchio.
Los Angeles TimesJune 7, 2013Stunning bistro cooking: braised pork belly with favas and polenta, a gorgeous ballotine of rabbit with sprigs of fresh tarragon, tarte flambé, fried pig's ears, roasted marrowbone with radish. Read more
On the GridNovember 21, 2016Both extremely fancy (anniversary date-night caliber) while being effortlessly casual. You can almost imagine yourself in Paris as you dig into your escargot or lavender-honey goat cheese toasts. Read more
Dëva HolikOctober 22, 2014Trendy spot with great decor and french food. Try their custom cocktails and french onion soup. The crock madame is spot on and so is the steak frites and coq au vin - very lively and good for late
TripExpertMay 16, 2015French bistro favorites. Try "lard-cooked frites, sautéed diver scallops, and a tarte flambé stuffed with Gruyere and smoked bacon." -Travel + Leisure on TripExpert Read more
BravoDecember 2, 2010A great bistro with a lively ambiance and terrific menu. The wines are all on the walls and counters so there is immediate service. I could easily go there once a week if I lived in LA. -Rick Moonen,- BravoDecember 2, 2010A great bistro with a lively ambiance and terrific menu. The wines are all on the walls and counters so there is immediate service. I could easily go there once a week if I lived in LA. -Rick Moonen,
KatrinaNovember 20, 2014Pretty yummy food. Come as a group so u can order more to share! Love the space & vibe.
Ricky SherrillSeptember 5, 2016A very good bistro with a number of good things to pick from. The desserts are my favorite. Good wine list too.
Jenna DeAngelesApril 8, 2014Incredible meal. The celery root and apple tart was to die for. The bone marrow was spectacular and the service was perfect.
Bon Appetit MagazineMarch 4, 2011Every neighborhood deserves a top-notch modern French bistro- this is it. Get a ham and cheese tart and a flinty Sancerre, and soak up the prettiest scene in the downtown revival. Read more
Shaunt BerberianApril 28, 2017Escargot is nicely served. Meats are cooked to perfection. Drinks are tasty.
Food NetworkAugust 17, 2011The French menu at Church & State, in Los Angeles, CA, is on Duff Goldman's list of The Best Thing I Ever Ate on Food Network. We recommend the Charcuterie de la Maison. Find more tips at FN Local. Read more
Steve Scott SpringerNovember 27, 2014For real French food. It's an LA bistro and a must on your restaurant list.
kevin griffithMarch 15, 2010Make Reservations a week ahead of time! it has been written up in many mags so it is quite popular all that aside some of the best French food in the city..Pigs Ears & Duck Confit! amazing space! Read more
GourmetLiveOctober 16, 2010For lunch we had a moist, bacon-y roasted chicken à la Bourgeoise with pearl onions and carrots, and a croque-monsieur so light and fluffy it could have doubled as a tea sandwich.
Sam PlotkinJune 8, 2012Mac & Cheese (the delicious, gourmet kind, not to be confused w/Kraft anything) and the Braised Lamb shank sandwich were highlights.
Thomas MillerOctober 29, 2017I can reaffirm the #1 rating for tarts here. Service was really top notch too.
Yinyi OtarolaOctober 6, 2013I ♥♥ the Peach tart! And the staff very attentiv and cordial. Great gathrring with friends.
nyc2laOctober 22, 2015Amazing ambiance and bustling bistro vibes in oh so cool Arts District - But $35 for steak frites!? Seriously?
GhalyaJune 28, 2013Delicious food (huge portions) and great service! Goat cheese & honey is a must try.
LaraAugust 30, 2014Coq au vin + roasted bone marrow + sancerre. Legit dinner situation. The ambience is beautiful too.- Los Angeles TimesJuly 14, 2010Sharing is what most makes sense here. Everyone will want to taste everything. Plates fly around the table as someone wants to try the bouillabaisse, which is a kind of miracle. Read more
Sean DanielsOctober 16, 2012Try the Bone Marrow - The bone marrow was a great start to the meal. #rich #delicious
Neil RososDecember 31, 2012Bone Marrow was excellent. Also, the Egg Nog Creme Brûlée was definitely a nice touch.
Z.A.K.May 1, 2012come here and get your curious palate a unique experience with some entrées your tiny american mind would have never thought possible.
Vanity FairJanuary 7, 2013A trendy bistro with industrial décor and the finest French cuisine outside of Paris.
Monique Casillas CruzDecember 8, 2010Must try the Oreilles de Cochon, Salade Frisee aux Lardons & Steak Frites. STAY WAY FROM THE CREME BRULEE, you will be disappointed.
PandushkaJune 12, 2012Ask bartender John to make you a John! Not on the cocktail menu but absolutely amazing!
amooliaMarch 23, 2012Amazing menu, I imagine anything you tried here would be more than good. Wine comes fast :)
Connie ChiuFebruary 8, 2015Beautiful decor inside. The escargot is very unique! Cassoulet was only okay...
Maria AveryOctober 15, 2010Order the Croque Madame, it's simply delish! Loved the atmosphere inside & out. I love this part of L.A.- Los Angeles TimesAugust 3, 2014You may never taste a better coq au vin, underpinned with a deep bass note of thyme. Read more
Jeremy HermannsOctober 6, 2009The Steak Frites are amazing - I get the petit selection. Grab the escargot it's friggin AMAZING!
Order the Pork Chops when they have them on the menu..... I do wish they would put cauliflower back on the menu...
The old-school cocktails are excellent, as are the tartes and the steak frites.
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Church & State
1850 Industrial St Apt 100 (at Mateo St)
Los Angeles, CA 90021
United States
Los Angeles, CA 90021
United States
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 5:00 PM–10:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 5:00 PM–11:00 PM
(213) 405-1434
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Music
Yes
Parking
Street, Private Lot
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Dinner, Dessert, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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- 7.8
"This place is great. Love the design….feels like an intimate yet cool French hang out. Everything was solid. Quiche was a highlight. Cocktails looked great. Worth a return visit"
AmateurConcierge - 7.7
"I tried the broccoli soup and the smoked salmon tartine paired with a spicy Bloody Mary for lunch. All exceeded my expectations! Friendly and knowledgeable staff as well! Beautiful space"
Sam Licker - 7.8
"I always switch between the penne a la vodka and the mussels depending on my mood. Both are amazing. Good cheese plate too."
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A.N - 8.7
"Their whiskey selection is superb. Also, check out their happy hour. They are connected to Pizzanista and have a hidden window at the bar. Order a slice and a tall boy for 6 bucks."
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