Best French Restaurants in Sawtelle
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Artelice Patisserie
Modern French patisserie blending art and flavor.
Notable Picks
8.5
Artelice Patisserie redefines the French pastry shop in West Los Angeles with visually stunning desserts and inventive twists on classics. They specialize in modern takes on macarons, canelé, and seasonal pastry launches, drawing foodies and dessert lovers to their vibrant storefront. The bakery is known for its impeccable craftsmanship, artistic presentation, and inventive flavor combinations.
Must-Try Dishes:
Canelé de Bordeaux, Artisan Macaron Box, Painted Éclair
What Makes it Special: Modern French patisserie blending art and flavor.
Worthy Picks
7.9
A single-focus mille crepe shop on Sawtelle that builds each cake from dozens of paper-thin layers filled with custard, assembled fresh daily rather than pulled from a case. The format is counter-order and grab-a-seat simple, which keeps the emphasis on the crepes themselves—the custard version and the crème brûlée variant with its torched sugar cap are the draws. Fits naturally into a Sawtelle dessert crawl, though the tight space and weekend foot traffic mean weekday visits run smoother.
Must-Try Dishes:
Custard Mille Crepe, Crème Brûlée Crepe, Green Tea Ice Cream
What Makes it Special: Japanese-style mille crepe shop on Sawtelle where delicate, multi-layered custard crepes are assembled fresh daily
7.7
An old-school Euro pastry counter that leans French in technique, especially in its cream-filled viennoiserie and classic cakes. The shop is no-frills and neighborhood-anchored, with a loyal following that comes for dependable baking rather than trend chasing. Great stop for takeout sweets or a simple coffee-and-pastry break.
Must-Try Dishes:
Fruit tart, Butter croissant, Opera cake slice
What Makes it Special: A longtime West LA pastry shop with classic French-style baking DNA.