La Sen Bistro – Vietnamese
La Sen Bistro transports guests to a charming Parisian corner where the comforting aroma of caramelized onion soup and red wine-braised coq au vin fills an intimate, glowingly lit dining room. The experience centers on masterfully executed French classics, from the crisp snap of frites alongside a tender entrecôte to the delicate sear of scallops and succulent duck breast, all served with a refined yet welcoming elegance.
La Sen Bistro, Lincoln Avenue, Walnut Creek, Contra Costa County, California, 94596, United States http://www.lasenbistro.com/index.html0Cuisine: Vietnamese
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at La Sen Bistro
Dairy-Free at La Sen Bistro
La Sen Bistro in Walnut Creek has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Lambwich, Filet Mignon and Fruit Rissoles. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at La Sen Bistro
La Sen Bistro in Walnut Creek has 5 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Lambwich, Filet Mignon and Duck Breast. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at La Sen Bistro
La Sen Bistro in Walnut Creek has 7 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chocolate Pot de Creme, Flourless Chocolate Cake and Salade Nicoise. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at La Sen Bistro
La Sen Bistro in Walnut Creek has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Lambwich, Filet Mignon and Salade Nicoise. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at La Sen Bistro
La Sen Bistro in Walnut Creek has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Lambwich and Filet Mignon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at La Sen Bistro
La Sen Bistro in Walnut Creek has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Lambwich and Filet Mignon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at La Sen Bistro
La Sen Bistro in Walnut Creek has 2 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Lambwich and Filet Mignon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at La Sen Bistro
La Sen Bistro in Walnut Creek has 1 vegan-tagged dish on its current menu, including Fruit Rissoles. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at La Sen Bistro
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Salade Nicoise | 31.7 g | 84.6 g |
| Coq au Vin | 5.5 g | 32.1 g |
| Salmon Tartare | 20 g | 30 g |
| Sables D'Azur Rose 2008 | 0 g | 28.6 g |
| Lambwich | 5.7 g | 28.1 g |
| Cotelettes de Porc a la Polenta | 60.9 g | 23.8 g |
| Spring Lettuce Salad | 57.7 g | 23.5 g |
| Chocolate Pot de Creme | 56.8 g | 21.7 g |
| Filet Mignon | 0 g | 17.3 g |
| Flourless Chocolate Cake | 126.2 g | 8.8 g |
| Soupe a l'Oignon | 4.8 g | 3.1 g |
| Fruit Rissoles | 23.3 g | 2.4 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Soupe a l'Oignon - $6: French onion soup, broiled Emmentaler cheese, garlic croutons, savory-sweet broth Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Tartare - $8: Salmon, oil-rich toast points Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Cake Salad - $6: Crab cake, mixed greens Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Salade Nicoise - $9: Pan-fried tuna filet, green beans, cherry tomatoes, potato wedges, anchovy-shallot vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spring Lettuce Salad - $5: Spring lettuce, Roquefort cheese, apple Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Cotelettes de Porc a la Polenta - $19: Bone-in pork chop, white balsamic reduction, oil-poached garlic, polenta cake, caramelized baby apple Available at: dinner, lunch
- L'Entrecote Frite - $23: Rib-eye steak, shallot sauce, pomme frites Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coq au Vin - $20: Chicken, red wine sauce, carrots, potatoes Dietary tags: Atkins, High-Fiber, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Duck Breast - $19: Duck breast, honey and robust stock gastrique Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Paleo, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seared Scallops - $20: Scallops, whipped parsnips, sherry sauce Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Filet Mignon - $25: Filet mignon, reduced veal stock Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lambwich - $10: Lamb, garlicky basil mayo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Flourless Chocolate Cake - $5: Chocolate Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Chocolate Pot de Creme - $5: Chocolate cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Fruit Rissoles - $6: Fruit pastry Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, Renal
Beverages
- Sables D'Azur Rose 2008 - $8: Cotes de Provence, France Dietary tags: Pescatarian
Frequently Asked Questions about La Sen Bistro
- Is La Sen Bistro dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. La Sen Bistro has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Lambwich, Filet Mignon and Fruit Rissoles.
- What can I eat at La Sen Bistro on a dairy-free diet?
- Lambwich, Filet Mignon and Fruit Rissoles carry the dairy-free tag, out of 4 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does La Sen Bistro have vegan options?
- Yes. 1 dish is tagged vegan on the current menu, including Fruit Rissoles.
- Is La Sen Bistro gluten-free?
- 5 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at La Sen Bistro?
- Salade Nicoise, at roughly 84.6g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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