Bistro Provence
345 N. Pass Ave.
Burbank, CA
Just off of the 134 Freeway
818-840-9050
Interesting little restaurants like this are popping up in far-flung neighborhoods all around L.A., from Avenue in Manhattan Beach and Nook in West Los Angeles, to Literati II in Brentwood, Boneyard Bistro in Sherman Oaks and even Hungry Cat in Hollywood. In every case, the owners are chefs who've done time in the trenches at serious restaurants and when it comes to opening their own places, they do the smart thing: Instead of a sexy -- and pricey -- West Hollywood or Beverly Hills address, they choose a neighborhood dying for a good restaurant.
-- S. Irene Virbila
Nov. 30, 2005
Hours: Mon.-Fri., noon-2 p.m. and 5:30-9:30 p.m.; Sat., 5:30-10 p.m.
Venue Details
| Cuisine |
French
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| Rating |
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| Ambience |
Sweet little neighborhood bistro with an enthusiastic local crowd, yellow ochre walls and striped banquettes. At the back is a bar with a few additional seats.
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| Best dishes |
Pumpkin soup, steamed clams with zucchini, endive and watercress salad, grilled lamb sirloin with beet tartar, roast chicken with frites, boeuf bourguignon, Spanish paella, cassoulet with twice-cooked pork, penne with Bolognese sauce.
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| Best table |
The banquette on the right of the dining room.
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| Desserts |
Lemon curd with soft meringue, warm chocolate truffle cake.
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| Of Note |
Lot parking.
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| Prices |
Dinner appetizers, $6-$9.25; main courses, $12.75-$17.25; desserts, $5-$6.
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| Service |
Warm and personable.
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| Wine list |
Wine license pending.
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