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

19:00

Booked 50 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
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary French, Californian, Mediterranean
Hours of Operation
Sun 17:00–22:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 18:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00
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 RollUS$9.00
served with yeasted butter, aged parmasean
Oysters*US$18.00
Yuzu granita, chervil 1/2 doz 18. dozen 32.
- ½ DozenUS$18.00
- DozenUS$32.00
Charcuterie PlateUS$28.00
a selection of cured meats
Cheese PlateUS$26.00
a selection mrkt. cheese
Mezze PlateUS$25.00
muhammara, baba ghanoush, hummus, carrot salad, cauliflower salad, cucumber salad, deviled egg
Caviar ServiceUS$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 SteakUS$64.00
pommes dauphine, mushroom fricassee, creamed spinach, bordelaise
Filet MignonUS$54.00
quail egg, truffled celery root aligot, shimeji, potato pave, turnips, green peppercorn foyot,
Herb Crusted Rack of LambUS$53.00
sauce diable, sundried tomato pesto, grape gastrique, purslane
Couscous "Royale"US$49.00
lamb stew, lamb chop, chicken, merguez sausage, harissa, onion confit
Organic Chicken BreastUS$42.00
canja (chicken porridge), chicken espuma, seared egg yolk, chicken skin, sumac
Seared SeabassUS$45.00
capers & yellow raisin purée, gazpachuelo, chervil oil, almonds, cauliflower variations: purée, pan-roasted, crumbled
King SalmonUS$43.00
suquet, saffron potato, lemon aioli, horseradish
Seven Vegetable CouscousUS$33.00
kohlrabi, red peppers, carrot, turnip, zucchini, kabocha squash, rutabaga
King Mushroom RiceUS$34.00
bomba rice, hazelnut oil, seared king trumpet & maitake mushrooms, manchego cheese, truffle
Porcini PappardelleUS$34.00
crème fraiche, crispy shallot, sugar snap peas, 63° C egg
Whole Grilled BranzinoUS$60.00
chimichurri, lemon

Appetizers

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

Sides

MushroomsUS$16.00
white truffle skordalia, cashew, mixed mushrooms: grilled, seared, pickled & crispy
Lentils De PuyUS$12.00
carrots, onions, banyuls, parsley
Curry Roasted CarrotsUS$12.00
carrot top gremolata, almonds, lemon
Potato PureeUS$14.00
chives
Haricot VertsUS$15.00
fish sauce aioli, lime, mint, roasted almonds

Cocktails

Moscow MuleUS$17.00
vodka, ginger beer & lime
GrandfatherUS$18.00
bourbon, calvados & carpano antica
Pomegranate MargaritaUS$18.00
tequila blanco, orange liqueur, pomegranate & lime juice
Cadillac MargaritaUS$24.00
lalo blanco, grand marnier, lime juice, agave
4 Pepper SmokeUS$18.00
rayu mezcal, lime, smoked chiles, licor 43 & agave
Cucumber MartiniUS$18.00
vodka or ford's gin, lemon juice, cucumber & mint
Spiced CorazonUS$18.00
jalapeño-soaked tequila, grapefruit, agave
CasanovaUS$18.00
vodka, stewed strawberries, lemon juice
Toki HighballUS$18.00
Toki Suntory whiskey, yuzu, lemon, agave, vegan foam

Beer

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

Wonderful Winter Wines

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

Bubbles

Rosé, Cremant de Loire, Gratien & MeyerUS$17.00
Champagne, Taittinger, BrutUS$27.00

White Wines

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

Red Wines

2017 Margaux de Brane, BordeauxUS$23.00
2019 Les Piliers, (Bio Dynamic) Montagne St. EmillonUS$18.00
2015 Sainte-Emillon, Chateau Picoron
- 1/2 BtlUS$42.00
2019 Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Vieux LazaretUS$25.00
2019 Cotes du Rhone, Clos BellaneUS$15.00
2020 Nebbiolo, Giovanni Rosso, LangheUS$16.00
2020 Pinot Noir, Davis Bynum, Russian RiverUS$17.00
2020 Cabernet, Rangeland, Paso RoblesUS$16.00
2019 Cabernet , Band of Vintners 'Consortium', Napa ValleyUS$22.00
2019 Malbec, Alberti, MendozaUS$16.00
2017 Pinot Noir, Rhys (Organic), Anderson Valley, CA. US$22.00
2022 (CHILLED RED) Ruche’, Piemonte, Italy US$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.

Make a booking

2 people

18 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 50 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 17:00–22:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 18:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00
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

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Private dining

Additional information

Gift card

Couscous "Royale"

Oysters

Seared Seabass

Starters

Housemade Parker RollUS$9.00

Oysters*US$18.00

Charcuterie PlateUS$28.00

Cheese PlateUS$26.00

Mezze PlateUS$25.00

Caviar ServiceUS$110.00

Entrees

16oz Prime Ribeye SteakUS$64.00

Filet MignonUS$54.00

Herb Crusted Rack of LambUS$53.00

Couscous "Royale"US$49.00

Organic Chicken BreastUS$42.00

Seared SeabassUS$45.00

King SalmonUS$43.00

Seven Vegetable CouscousUS$33.00

King Mushroom RiceUS$34.00

Porcini PappardelleUS$34.00

Whole Grilled BranzinoUS$60.00

Appetizers

Seasonal SoupUS$15.00

Seasonal SaladUS$17.00

BurrataUS$23.00

Steak TartareUS$24.00

Portuguese Piri-Piri ShrimpUS$24.00

Hamachi CrudoUS$22.00

Black MusselsUS$23.00

Grilled Portuguese OctopusUS$23.00

EscargotsUS$26.00

Housemade GnocchiUS$27.00

Sides

MushroomsUS$16.00

Lentils De PuyUS$12.00

Curry Roasted CarrotsUS$12.00

Potato PureeUS$14.00

Haricot VertsUS$15.00

Cocktails

Moscow MuleUS$17.00

GrandfatherUS$18.00

Pomegranate MargaritaUS$18.00

Cadillac MargaritaUS$24.00

4 Pepper SmokeUS$18.00

Cucumber MartiniUS$18.00

Spiced CorazonUS$18.00

CasanovaUS$18.00

Toki HighballUS$18.00

Beer

Estrella Lager, SpainUS$8.00

Bavik Pilsner (Belgium)US$7.00

Trustworthy Hoppy Amber. (Burbank)US$9.00

Cider,Rotating

Estrella, Galicia – Alcohol Free, SpainUS$8.00

Skyduster US$7.00

Hazy IPA, pFriem, Hood River, Oregon US$8.00

Menabrea Amber, Italy US$8.00

Wonderful Winter Wines

2023 Cortez, (ORANGE), De Levende, CA

2022 Vermentino, Antinori, Bolgheri Italy US$17.00

2022 (CHILLED RED) Ruche’, Piemonte, Italy US$15.00

Bubbles

Rosé, Cremant de Loire, Gratien & MeyerUS$17.00

Champagne, Taittinger, BrutUS$27.00

White Wines

2021 Sancerre, Jean Jacques Auchere, Loire ValleyUS$18.00

2021 Vermentino, Antinori, BolgheriUS$16.00

2021 Pinot Grigio, Scarbolo, ItalyUS$15.00

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

2021 Chardonnay, Heron, Oakville CAUS$15.00

2021 Rosé, Peyrassol "Lou", ProvenceUS$16.00

2021 Chablis, Charly Nicolle, Bourgogne US$20.00

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

2023 Cortez, (ORANGE), De Levende, CA US$16.00