Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are The Butcher, The Baker, and The Cappuccino Maker, Sqirl and Cafe Stella, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 35 cheap dining experiences
Find cheap french restaurants in Los Angeles. Great french food that fits your budget.
Los Angeles's Cheap French Destinations
Discover the charm of affordable French dining tucked away in the vibrant neighborhoods of Los Angeles. This curated selection highlights everything from buttery croissants at local favorites like Le Vain Bakery and Artelice Pâtisserie to hearty bistro fare at Canyon Bistro and Wine Bar. While French flavors lead the way, you can also explore a diverse range of American, Mediterranean, and Indian influences that reflect the city's eclectic culinary spirit. Whether you are grabbing a quick bite at Sqirl or enjoying a leisurely meal at Mediterranean Bistro, these spots prove that exquisite tastes do not have to come with a high price tag.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap French Restaurants in Los Angeles | Cheap French Food
- The Butcher, The Baker, and The Cappuccino Maker · rated 5/5: American.
- Sqirl · rated 5/5: American.
- Cafe Stella · rated 5/5: French.
- Le Vain Bakery · rated 5/5: French.
- République · rated 5/5: French.
- Artelice Pâtisserie · rated 5/5: French.
- Citrin · rated 4/5: French.
- Mediterranean Bistro · rated 4/5: Mediterranean.
- Zinque · rated 4/5: French.
- Lady M Cake Boutique · rated 4/5: French.
- Greek Bistro · rated 4/5: Greek.
- Roots Indian Bistro · rated 4/5: Indian.
- Little Dom's · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Chaumont Bakery & Cafe · rated 4/5: French.
- Crème Caramel LA · rated 4/5: French.
- Spotlight Café · rated 4/5: American.
- Petitgrain Boulangerie · rated 3/5: French.
- Canyon Bistro and Wine Bar · rated 3/5: French.
- Proof Bakery · rated 3/5: French.
- Chaumont · rated 3/5: French.
- Artelice Patisserie · rated 3/5: French.
- Beetle House · rated 3/5: American.
- La Creme Cafe · rated 3/5: French.
- Pompadour · rated 3/5: French.
- Bonjour · rated 3/5: French.
- The Dresden Restaurant & Lounge · rated 3/5: Steakhouse.
- Vinadoré · rated 3/5: French.
- The Little Jewel of New Orleans: American.
- Petit Trois: French.
- Cafe Elegante: French.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
