The Little Door

Name: The Little Door
Address: 8164 West 3rd Street, Los Angeles, CA, United States, 90048
Telephone: (323) 951-1210
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

3036 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary French

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2 people

18 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 48 times today

Romantic
Charming
Great for outdoor dining

Two simple wooden doors open up to quite a buzz in an otherwise romantic courtyard, where a colorful crowd hangs at the bar and lingers at coveted patio tables. Inside, seats spread throughout the candlelit house-turned-restaurant with intimate furniture. Organic seasonal ingredients, creatively prepared and impeccably presented, characterize our unique menu. If you do not see a reservation time for the time you would like please also check on Tock at exploretock.com/thelittledoor
For reservations on Holidays, please call the restaurant.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary French, Californian, Mediterranean
Hours of Operation
Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 6:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(323) 951-1210
Website
http://www.thelittledoor.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
As you enter The Little Door, you’ll discover a hidden paradise, colorful crowd, romantic courtyard, and elegant displays of rustic Mediterranean cuisine.
Private party contact
Katie Rose: (323) 951-1210

Location
8164 West 3rd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90048
Area
West Hollywood
Cross Street
1 block west of Crescent Heights at La Jolla
Parking details
Evening: $10.00 per car
Entertainment
Eclectic Ambiance Music
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Housemade Parker RollUSD 9.00
served with yeasted butter, aged parmasean
Oysters*USD 18.00
Yuzu granita, chervil 1/2 doz 18. dozen 32.
- ½ DozenUSD 18.00
- DozenUSD 32.00
Charcuterie PlateUSD 28.00
a selection of cured meats
Cheese PlateUSD 26.00
a selection mrkt. cheese
Mezze PlateUSD 25.00
muhammara, baba ghanoush, hummus, carrot salad, cauliflower salad, cucumber salad, deviled egg
Caviar ServiceUSD 110.00
egg yolk billini, 1oz of white sturgeon caviar, crispy potato, crème fraîche bavarois, chives, egg white, red onion, capers

Entrees

16oz Prime Ribeye SteakUSD 64.00
pommes dauphine, mushroom fricassee, creamed spinach, bordelaise
Filet MignonUSD 54.00
quail egg, truffled celery root aligot, shimeji, potato pave, turnips, green peppercorn foyot,
Herb Crusted Rack of LambUSD 53.00
sauce diable, sundried tomato pesto, grape gastrique, purslane
Couscous "Royale"USD 49.00
lamb stew, lamb chop, chicken, merguez sausage, harissa, onion confit
Organic Chicken BreastUSD 42.00
canja (chicken porridge), chicken espuma, seared egg yolk, chicken skin, sumac
Seared SeabassUSD 45.00
capers & yellow raisin purée, gazpachuelo, chervil oil, almonds, cauliflower variations: purée, pan-roasted, crumbled
King SalmonUSD 43.00
suquet, saffron potato, lemon aioli, horseradish
Seven Vegetable CouscousUSD 33.00
kohlrabi, red peppers, carrot, turnip, zucchini, kabocha squash, rutabaga
King Mushroom RiceUSD 34.00
bomba rice, hazelnut oil, seared king trumpet & maitake mushrooms, manchego cheese, truffle
Porcini PappardelleUSD 34.00
crème fraiche, crispy shallot, sugar snap peas, 63° C egg
Whole Grilled BranzinoUSD 60.00
chimichurri, lemon

Appetizers

Seasonal SoupUSD 15.00
Seasonal SaladUSD 17.00
roquefort blue cheese, celery, arugula, frisée, candied pecans, sherry thyme vinaigrette, celery root remoulade
BurrataUSD 23.00
basil pistou, jicama, sungold tomatoes, gooseberry, walnut jaggery vinaigrette, candied walnut
Steak TartareUSD 24.00
chermoula, herbs, kennebec chips, pink peppercorn & burnt onion, pecans, pickled egg yolk pudding
Portuguese Piri-Piri ShrimpUSD 24.00
black tiger shrimp, garlic, flatbread, shiitake mushrooms, sorrel
Hamachi CrudoUSD 22.00
kiwi, crispy parsnip, pandan, cilantro
Black MusselsUSD 23.00
spiced curry broth, crispy chickpeas
Grilled Portuguese OctopusUSD 23.00
pork chorico, garlic aioli, chervil, panisse, citrus puree, smoked sabayon, pickled mustard seed
EscargotsUSD 26.00
garlic, butter, parsley, baguette
Housemade GnocchiUSD 27.00
ricotta, blue spirulina, gorgonzola fonduta

Sides

MushroomsUSD 16.00
white truffle skordalia, cashew, mixed mushrooms: grilled, seared, pickled & crispy
Lentils De PuyUSD 12.00
carrots, onions, banyuls, parsley
Curry Roasted CarrotsUSD 12.00
carrot top gremolata, almonds, lemon
Potato PureeUSD 14.00
chives
Haricot VertsUSD 15.00
fish sauce aioli, lime, mint, roasted almonds

Cocktails

Moscow MuleUSD 17.00
vodka, ginger beer & lime
GrandfatherUSD 18.00
bourbon, calvados & carpano antica
Pomegranate MargaritaUSD 18.00
tequila blanco, orange liqueur, pomegranate & lime juice
Cadillac MargaritaUSD 24.00
lalo blanco, grand marnier, lime juice, agave
4 Pepper SmokeUSD 18.00
rayu mezcal, lime, smoked chiles, licor 43 & agave
Cucumber MartiniUSD 18.00
vodka or ford's gin, lemon juice, cucumber & mint
Spiced CorazonUSD 18.00
jalapeño-soaked tequila, grapefruit, agave
CasanovaUSD 18.00
vodka, stewed strawberries, lemon juice
Toki HighballUSD 18.00
Toki Suntory whiskey, yuzu, lemon, agave, vegan foam

Beer

Estrella Lager, SpainUSD 8.00
Bavik Pilsner (Belgium)USD 7.00
Trustworthy Hoppy Amber. (Burbank)USD 9.00
Cider,Rotating
- 16ozUSD 11.00
Estrella, Galicia – Alcohol Free, SpainUSD 8.00
Skyduster USD 7.00
West Coast IPA, Los Angeles
Hazy IPA, pFriem, Hood River, Oregon USD 8.00
Menabrea Amber, Italy USD 8.00

Wonderful Winter Wines

2023 Cortez, (ORANGE), De Levende, CA
16
2022 Vermentino, Antinori, Bolgheri Italy USD 17.00
2022 (CHILLED RED) Ruche’, Piemonte, Italy USD 15.00

Bubbles

Rosé, Cremant de Loire, Gratien & MeyerUSD 17.00
Champagne, Taittinger, BrutUSD 27.00

White Wines

2021 Sancerre, Jean Jacques Auchere, Loire ValleyUSD 18.00
2021 Vermentino, Antinori, BolgheriUSD 16.00
2021 Pinot Grigio, Scarbolo, ItalyUSD 15.00
2020 Reisling (Semi-Sweet), Dr. Loosen, GermanyUSD 16.00
2021 Chardonnay, Heron, Oakville CAUSD 15.00
2021 Rosé, Peyrassol "Lou", ProvenceUSD 16.00
2021 Chablis, Charly Nicolle, Bourgogne USD 20.00
2020 (1/2 BTL) Beaune de Chateau, Premier Cru (Organic), Bouchard, Bourgogne USD 70.00
2023 Cortez, (ORANGE), De Levende, CA USD 16.00
2023 Soave Classico, Inama, Veneto Italy USD 14.00

Red Wines

2017 Margaux de Brane, BordeauxUSD 23.00
2019 Les Piliers, (Bio Dynamic) Montagne St. EmillonUSD 18.00
2015 Sainte-Emillon, Chateau Picoron
- 1/2 BtlUSD 42.00
2019 Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Vieux LazaretUSD 25.00
2019 Cotes du Rhone, Clos BellaneUSD 15.00
2020 Nebbiolo, Giovanni Rosso, LangheUSD 16.00
2020 Pinot Noir, Davis Bynum, Russian RiverUSD 17.00
2020 Cabernet, Rangeland, Paso RoblesUSD 16.00
2019 Cabernet , Band of Vintners 'Consortium', Napa ValleyUSD 22.00
2019 Malbec, Alberti, MendozaUSD 16.00
2017 Pinot Noir, Rhys (Organic), Anderson Valley, CA. USD 22.00
2022 (CHILLED RED) Ruche’, Piemonte, Italy USD 15.00

What 3,036 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.8Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

West Hollywood / Beverly Hills / Mid-Wilshire
Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Little Door enchants with its "amazing ambience" and "fantastic atmosphere," making it perfect for special occasions. Guests rave about the "excellent service" and "delicious food," with standout dishes like the octopus and filet mignon. Ideal for romantic dinners or celebrations, its charm and hospitality ensure memorable dining experiences.

3,036 Reviews

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Arturo
Central Coast
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Last-minute reservation great experience the waitress super nice and helpful 👍
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Jay
VIP
Las Vegas
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
I had the unfortunate experience of celebrating our anniversary 12/10 at what appeared to be a perfect restaurant, but the customer service was quite disappointing. From the moment we arrived, the hostess set the tone for the evening with her rude and unhelpful attitude. We had asked her if she could seat our photographer a few tables away from us so he could capture our special moment, but instead, she seated him two rooms away and told us there was no room, despite the restaurant being far from busy at 8 pm. It was incredibly frustrating, as we had specifically chosen this restaurant for a memorable anniversary experience. The problems didn’t stop there. After a long wait to have our order taken, we thought the worst was over. But then, to our shock, our waiter came up to us, handed back our tip, and bluntly said, "You need to leave." No explanation, no apology, just a cold, dismissive attitude. We were left speechless as he walked away without even acknowledging us any further and we left. As a courtesy to other customers we simply walked, but now I am writing to you to inform you that the way we were treated was unacceptable. The dinner was ruined by this discourteous behavior from the staff. To be treated with such disrespect on what was supposed to be a celebratory night was extremely disappointing. We will never return, and will strongly recommend that others avoid this place to prevent experiencing the same poor customer service we endured. We hope staff undergo a customer service training to retain clientele.
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Anna
VIP
Central Coast
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on 9 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We came here for my husbands birthday, that I made sure to note in reservation. When we arrived, there was no mention of his birthday. The food was ok overall, nothing that honestly stood out as delicious. We ordered the hamachi crudo to start and I would say that was maybe the best thing we ate all night. I ordered the Sea Bass and my Husband had the filet, both were honestly just ok and not much flavor. Service overall was good, our server was nice overall. I would say, I was honestly disappointed due to the fact that I wanted to make my husband‘s birthday special and it feels like it fell flat overall with the place I chose. I would say come here for the ambience to experience the quaint beautiful restaurant that it is, but we will not be making a second return.
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Will
VIP
Los Angeles
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 5 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
A fun & playful interior design that feels like an adult treehouse makes this a must see restaurant in LA. Food was quality but not jaw-dropping. Service was a little slow but the ambiance had us mesmerized and distracted. Much of the restaurant is under a partially covered roof, so temperature can vary. I’d suggest wearing layers.
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jeff
VIP
San Diego
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 1 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful twinkle lights , garden, decor. Special thanks to Roz at the front desk, and Lilith, our server with the kindest eyes you’ve ever seen.
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Elizabeth
VIP
Los Angeles
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on 27 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As usual, this was a wonderful evening. The service was great. The food was delicious and the setting, as always, was just this side of magical.
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Michael
Chicago
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 24 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Second time being here and the food was incredible as always. The entree took a very long time to come out for some unknown reason. Which was odd, as the table limit is 1:45hrs, we seated for nearly 3hrs.
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Vartan
VIP
Seattle
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on 23 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Disappointed by the flavor of the food, especially when paired with our bill of almost $300.
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Michael
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 22 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My favorite restaurant in LA. I’ll definitely be back, keep up the great work :)
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jack
Atlantic City
59 reviews
5.0
59 reviews
Dined on 22 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is nothing short of outstanding, Shawn (sp??), our server, was super friendly and helpful, my wife and i have been to restaurants all over N Am and i said to her The Little Door had the best ambiance of any restaurant i have ever been in
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The Little Door is rated 4.6 stars by 3036 OpenTable diners.

The Little Door does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

18 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 48 times today

8164 West 3rd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90048

Additional information

Cross Street
1 block west of Crescent Heights at La Jolla
Area
West Hollywood
Hours of Operation
Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 6:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary French, Californian, Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Evening: $10.00 per car
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Entertainment
Eclectic Ambiance Music
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thelittledoor.com/
Phone number
(323) 951-1210
Private party facilities
As you enter The Little Door, you’ll discover a hidden paradise, colorful crowd, romantic courtyard, and elegant displays of rustic Mediterranean cuisine.
Private party contact
Katie Rose: (323) 951-1210

Gift card

Send gift cards instantly by email or print to present in person.

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The Little Door

Make a booking

Private dining

Additional information

Gift card

Couscous "Royale"

Oysters

Seared Seabass

Starters

Housemade Parker RollUSD 9.00

Oysters*USD 18.00

Charcuterie PlateUSD 28.00

Cheese PlateUSD 26.00

Mezze PlateUSD 25.00

Caviar ServiceUSD 110.00

Entrees

16oz Prime Ribeye SteakUSD 64.00

Filet MignonUSD 54.00

Herb Crusted Rack of LambUSD 53.00

Couscous "Royale"USD 49.00

Organic Chicken BreastUSD 42.00

Seared SeabassUSD 45.00

King SalmonUSD 43.00

Seven Vegetable CouscousUSD 33.00

King Mushroom RiceUSD 34.00

Porcini PappardelleUSD 34.00

Whole Grilled BranzinoUSD 60.00

Appetizers

Seasonal SoupUSD 15.00

Seasonal SaladUSD 17.00

BurrataUSD 23.00

Steak TartareUSD 24.00

Portuguese Piri-Piri ShrimpUSD 24.00

Hamachi CrudoUSD 22.00

Black MusselsUSD 23.00

Grilled Portuguese OctopusUSD 23.00

EscargotsUSD 26.00

Housemade GnocchiUSD 27.00

Sides

MushroomsUSD 16.00

Lentils De PuyUSD 12.00

Curry Roasted CarrotsUSD 12.00

Potato PureeUSD 14.00

Haricot VertsUSD 15.00

Cocktails

Moscow MuleUSD 17.00

GrandfatherUSD 18.00

Pomegranate MargaritaUSD 18.00

Cadillac MargaritaUSD 24.00

4 Pepper SmokeUSD 18.00

Cucumber MartiniUSD 18.00

Spiced CorazonUSD 18.00

CasanovaUSD 18.00

Toki HighballUSD 18.00

Beer

Estrella Lager, SpainUSD 8.00

Bavik Pilsner (Belgium)USD 7.00

Trustworthy Hoppy Amber. (Burbank)USD 9.00

Cider,Rotating

Estrella, Galicia – Alcohol Free, SpainUSD 8.00

Skyduster USD 7.00

Hazy IPA, pFriem, Hood River, Oregon USD 8.00

Menabrea Amber, Italy USD 8.00

Wonderful Winter Wines

2023 Cortez, (ORANGE), De Levende, CA

2022 Vermentino, Antinori, Bolgheri Italy USD 17.00

2022 (CHILLED RED) Ruche’, Piemonte, Italy USD 15.00

Bubbles

Rosé, Cremant de Loire, Gratien & MeyerUSD 17.00

Champagne, Taittinger, BrutUSD 27.00

White Wines

2021 Sancerre, Jean Jacques Auchere, Loire ValleyUSD 18.00

2021 Vermentino, Antinori, BolgheriUSD 16.00

2021 Pinot Grigio, Scarbolo, ItalyUSD 15.00

2020 Reisling (Semi-Sweet), Dr. Loosen, GermanyUSD 16.00

2021 Chardonnay, Heron, Oakville CAUSD 15.00

2021 Rosé, Peyrassol "Lou", ProvenceUSD 16.00

2021 Chablis, Charly Nicolle, Bourgogne USD 20.00

2020 (1/2 BTL) Beaune de Chateau, Premier Cru (Organic), Bouchard, Bourgogne USD 70.00

2023 Cortez, (ORANGE), De Levende, CA USD 16.00