Soleil Westwood

i have been looking for a place that serves poutine all over los angeles and this appears to be the only one and best by far. the owner/chef is french canadian, who was so sweet and friendly. gave us free chocolate cake for dessert. it's a small intimate area and the prices are really good for the quality of food your getting. apparently they only serve poutine on the weekends until 3 pm. but it's soooo good. Pros: affordable, delicious more

I've been here for lunch twice and both times have been fantastic. The staff is very courteous and attentive. The ambiance is very nice as well. The good here is very good. They have a parmesan fondue which is fantastic. They fry the cheese very lightly which makes it easy to spread it on their nice warm bread. Combine it with one of their great sandwiches (I recommend the brie cheese sandwich) and you will have yourself a great meal. As a final note: if you want to try something a little different definitely try their pumpkin ravioli. I usually don't like pumpkin anything but I loved that dish. It has a nice cream sauce and is very flavorful without being overpowering. Pros: Great service, great food Cons: Have to park in the Borders lot, but they validate more

Got there at 3:30 PM to eat from lunch menu wednesaday. It was so great. I decided to go back thursday and friday. I had no Idea they were serving lunch now. They have a great selection of dishes. I had a great meal. Foods were very tasty and so cheap. Portions are very generous.The service was fast and very pleasant. You should really check it out it's worth it. Oh also, the Owner (the Chef) is so nice and inviting. He gave me a free home made desert and many discounts coupons for lunch. Pros: Food, Service more

Entrecote with Herb Sauce: A+ Pros: Genuice Friendly Hosts & Servers, Family Atmosphere, Homecooked Food, Great Taste more

I had the opportunity to eat lunch here a few weeks ago and I enjoyed it very much. First of all, this place is totally unpretentious. The staff is warm and friendly, the atmosphere is cozy and so un LA like it was a blessing. I had the crab cakes and pasta while my friends had the pumkin ravioli and the chicken ravioli. The food was fabulous! Nothing showy, just excellent down to earth dishes that completely satisfy you. If Soleil was closer to me I would go there at least once week. The friendly staff and affordable prices make this place a must to check out. Pros: everything Cons: parking maybe a little difficult more

We went based on reviews here and we were NOT let down!! it was amazing. Our server was very friendly and warm, and the owner knew that it was our first time so he gave us a certificate for a free brunch. The vibe was mellow and cozy, and EVERY single thing we ordered, from appetizers to entrees to dessert was PHENOMENAL. will be back again and again! Pros: service, food, ambience more

We just moved from NY five month ago .We found that restaurant and have fallen in love with it.We eat at Soleil at least once a week ,we try almost everything and love it.We eat out minimun twice a week but always come at least once a week at Soleil.Thank all of you guys.Now we will try the wine tasting dinner. Pros: food service decor more

A co-worker recommended this place so I took my French food palette discerning boyfriend here on a Saturday night. The place was crowded but the owner?/host heartily seated us right away at the only remaining table. The server, equally charming, expertly rattled off the specials but was unable to tell us anything more specific about them other than that they were ""very, very good."" I ordered the white fish with lobster sauce (a special) which was light and generic accompanied by the scalloped potatoes. The potatoes tasted as if they had been boiled in water and served with nothing else. They were flat and tasteless. The boyfriend excitedly ordered the coq au vin, another special listed in the menu- apparently this is a traditional French specialty. He was disappointed by the uninspired rendition he got but reasonably enjoyed the french fries (the alternate to the scalloped potatoes). All in all, ,I would say that the food was mediocre and not worth the upper medium price range (for this type of food) that we paid. Perhaps we came on an offnight? I will say that the decor is interesting- the ceiling is painted to look like the sky with glow in the dark stars implanted in the structure. Pros: Service Cons: Mediocre food more

This is my first time writing a review on a restaurant. Soleil is SO good. Everyone there is so nice including the busboy, the servers, and the owner. The food is delicious and is very reasonably priced. It is such a good restaurant that my husband and I go there almost every week and sometimes more than once a week. The chef is a culinary genius, and I would highly recommend Soleil! Pros: Food, Service, Price more

This little bistro is a charming, quaint local spot with friendly, charming service. The food is simple, good and fresh, and the prices are very reasonable. I've only ever come for brunch so I can't review the dinner menu, but so far, the crepes and omelettes have all been well prepared with fresh ingredients. My friend had the pumpkin ravioli which was quite delicious. You can park at the border's lot next door. Pros: Good, simple food at reasonable prices; friendly, earnest service more

I absolutely love this place... GREAT food and wine, excellent service, and the owner is such a SWEETHEAR you just want to give him tons of kisses! I don't usually eat everything on my plate when I eat but I practically licked off my plate of LAMB... then I had desert! Pros: Everything! more

It's French, and so was our server's accent, but it makes me think of brunch in New York. The menu isn't enormous, but the dishes are wonderful. Try the Poutine Christine; the skinny fries with cheese curds and peppercorn sauce is flavorful but not overwhelming. The crepes, omelets, and Eggs Benedict were all well-received at our table. more

This place is fantastic for a party. I had my birthday party there and they were so wonderful. The food was good, the service was fast, the atmosphere was friendly and happy. I highly recommend this restaurant. Pros: Nice atmosphere, good food, friendly and caring owner Cons: I don't think there was a parking lot or valet more

Soleil is the best. The steak a la Christine is to die for. We even ask for extra sauce to dip our pommes frites. We go here on nearly every occasion, great for parties and groups. The owner, Luc is adorable. And the prices are incredibly reasonable. I'm so happy this place is in my hood. Pros: steak a la Christine, pommes frites, LUC and even the inexpensive Madalena Cabernet Cons: parking in the scary Borders lot, but even that's better than driving around looking for a spot more

Food was Amazing!!!The Tiramisu and Creme de Brulee was great.The new decor is very romantic.That was our first Wine tasting dinner It was wonderful. this is the biggest deal in town .The service is amazing.By the way easy parking at Borders, Truly our favorite spot in Westwood. They had me at Tre Bien! Pros: Inexpensive, Romantic, Great Service more

I went to Soleil for brunch, recommended by friends, just this last weekend. To start, the ambience of the restaurant is very spectacular. Furthermore, the staff is attentive and very personable and always there for your every whim! The brunch menu has an assortment of crepes, omelets and many other things, a true taste of French and French Canadian cuisine! I recommend the poutine and the Ratatouille Omelet.. they were to die for. Pros: Food, Service, Ambience more

After reading those reviews we decided to go on wednesday for the mussel and it is not only the mussels nite the whole menu is also available.We made a reservation for 4 people 3 mussels dinner.Some friends decided to joined us so we were 7 people.We used to go to Belgium on vacation and filled up on moules pomme frites so last night it was like in Brussels steamed mussels white wine and garlic and the pomme frites with mayo.wonderful.Pate maison and steak Christine pumking ravioli duck excellent.And the dessert .We ordered all the six different desserts that we shared cannot ask for better there all sinful but I suggest do not share Feuillete de fraise because we reorder one.Thank you Soleil for making my birthday so special you got 7 regular custommers. Pros: food, service, atmosphere Cons: parking, but worth it more

I can believe what people can write, you know it is funny how people can be.We had a reservation last wednesday nite for the mussel.When we came in the owner Luc advise us that he had a big order and two employees didn't show up and it will takes time.We were there to eat and enjoy ourself and we did.For you the lady whom complaint we were sitting at the table next to the door.You were advised.Shame on you.We loved Soleil Pros: honnesty more

My husband and I LOVE Soleil! It has a sweet, comfortable, welcoming decor. We love Luc, the owner, from Canada. The food is FABULOUS! I almost always order the pumpkin ravioli -- delicious! My huband loves the steak a la Christine avec pomme frites. It's always pretty crowded although there usually seems to be a couple of tables available. We go on a regular basis and I highly recommend this gem. Service is generally good. Pros: Food, Nice decor, Pumpkin ravioli Cons: parking more

We went for my birthday, a Wednesday night, which is all you can eat mussles and frittes. The frittes were great, the mussels just so-so. The sauce left a lot to be desired. But the service was very friendy and the atmosphere was nice, so I still recommend it. Pros: Good service Cons: Mussels more