We owe the French for the Statue of Liberty, Léa Seydoux, and the very concept of a restaurant itself. Oh, and also for figuring out that baking a layer of cheese on top of soup makes it taste delicious. Yet somehow, French restaurants have a reputation for being sleepy and predictable.
Turns out, nothing could be further from the truth—and this guide is proof. You won’t find mothball-filled dining rooms or overcooked beef bourguignon at any of the places below. These are the most exciting French restaurants in LA.