RéPublique

While visiting Los Angeles, I had heard about this popular restaurant located in the mid-Wilshire area serving a variety of French inspired dishes and garnering high praises from visitors. I ordered the escargot, dover sole, salmon, prawns, fries and risotto. Although, some dishes were good the majority were disappointing and totally missed the mark. The Salmon was lukewarm and was sent back. The Prawns were without question the biggest disappointment. By far these were the smallest prawns I've ever had anywhere and for the price one would've truly expected more. Overall, the meal was good but not great. The service was poor and lacked structure, creating a chaotic and rushed atmosphere. Throughout my entire dining experience and other than the times of me personally calling over my server, he was inattentive, lacked personality and never made me feel welcomed. Although, it appeared the staff worked as a team it never seemed cohesive and what one might expect from an establishment of this caliber. The restaurant was crowded but I did see several staffers seemingly with little to do, which is why the lack of table service surprised me. Kudos, to the manager who did walk over and apologized for the salmon and provided me with a $50.00 gift card towards a future visit. This was very thoughtful and appreciated.

We had an absolutely fantastic brunch here. Is it busy? Yes. Was the line long? Yes. Was the food delicious? Yes!! Don't be put off by the line. The food here is worth it, and actually the line moves relatively quickly. For brunch, you order up front, get a number, go find a table, and they bring your food to you. Pastries are boxed when you order them, so you have those right away. They have a great selection, and every one we tried was yummy. Perfectly crisp puff pastry, balanced fillings...yum. I had the Crocque Madame, which is a hot sandwich with house-cured ham and gruyere cheese - mmmm - all melty and delicious. The waffles are a nice serving, and come with fresh berries. Lovely. Honestly, you cannot go wrong. The place is noisy and crowded for brunch, but I cannot wait to go back!

I visited LA for a week and went here 4 times, that’s how good it was!! Republique does dinner well, but their standout is of course breakfast and brunch. Every single pastry of theirs is fresh and innovative and delicious, my favorite being the black sesame pastry. My favorites on the Brunch menu are the cast iron blueberry pancake and the kimchi fried rice, but I’m sure everything on the menu is great. I’m not a fan of yogurt bowls, but my mom who I ate with, who loves yogurt bowls, said the granola was the best she ever had. As well as the food being great, the interior is so beautiful, with its high ceilings and rustic design. It does get very busy here for lunch so I would recommend arriving before it opens, but then the line will move smoothly. Love this place!!

République is easily one of the best spots in LA for incredible food, but be prepared for a lively (and sometimes very noisy) experience. The dishes are absolutely delicious—everything we tried was beautifully prepared, full of flavor, and clearly made with high-quality ingredients. From the fresh pastries to the savory plates, it’s easy to see why this place is so popular. That said, the restaurant gets बेहद busy, and the noise level can make it a bit hard to have a relaxed conversation. It’s definitely more of a bustling, energetic atmosphere than a शांत dining experience. Still, the food alone makes it well worth the visit. If you don’t mind the crowd and noise, République delivers an amazing dining experience. I’d happily come back—just maybe at a quieter time!