The Little Door

A couple of weeks ago, my honey and I arranged to meet friends for dinner. Thankfully they organised where we were going and they picked a true keeper. I’m always grateful to friends that suggest somewhere for dinner that I fall in love with. You should know that I do not fall easily but once you get my heart, it’s for keeps. Of course, I’m talking about restaurants! I am always on the lookout for a romantic place to dine and The Little Door Restaurant is one of the most romantic I have been in in a while.

With the great weather in LA, it’s an added bonus to sit outside on a balmy summer night. Surprisingly, in LA, it can be hard to find a good restaurant with a decent patio. This restaurant has a colorful courtyard with a rustic Mediterranean feel. The Little Door has possibly one of the nicest out-door dinning areas in Los Angeles. When you walk through this “little door” it is like entering an oasis of tranquility. The restaurant is made up of four dinning areas. The Winter Garden, the Blue Room, the Piano Room and the Patio.

The food is French-Moroccan inspired and all the produce is organic. We had the Mezza Royale to start, which is an assortment of Mediterranean appetizers, with tuna tartar, goats cheese, merquez sausage and grilled salmon. It is a perfect dish to share as it combines a variety of tastes and flavors and is a substantial size. The staff are really helpful and as they are all French , you may start to feel you have left Los Angeles for Paris!

What I really love about this restaurant is the ambiance. The candle lit garden is both enchanting and romantic and is perfect for that special night out. It also has an intimate wine bar with a wide selection of wines.

It’s great to find a restaurant that evokes that “just right” feel and “The Little Door” pushes all the right buttons.

Tip: Try and get a table on the patio for a romantic night out. Valet parking available.

The Little Door Restaurant
8164 W. Third Street, Los Angeles.
Tel: 323 951 1210.