This extremely expensive French restaurant in Culver City opened to high fanfare from Vogue and Eater, but the “refined” yet middling fare itself leaves much to be desired. Despite the large patio, the restaurant itself feels cramped and less impressive than photos may imply.
Similar to restauranteur Rohan Talwar’s other see-and-be-seen concepts (including nearby rooftop eatery Margot and Norah in West Hollywood), the food is frankly forgettable and the amount on each plate is so tiny you could spend $100 here and leave hungry. In terms of flavor, you’ve likely tasted everything before—an endive salad flavored with blue cheese, walnuts and grapes and a lilliputian chicken liver tartlet—but the sloppily plated dishes here don’t do these combinations justice.
Though its austere French country house look is apparently inspired by busy street cafés, the only activity buzzing outside the modern-ish patio is in the adjacent bus-only lane. The upmarket breakfast and lunch offerings, which include a chewy, overcooked crepe suzette, does a disservice to nearby employees and residents with sky-high prices. For better daytime dining, there’s Roberta’s within walking distance or longtime locals’ haunt S&W Diner located just a few minutes’ drive away.
If we had to grasp at straws, the best thing about Juliet would be the dessert selection, which includes a quartet of madeleines and a pair of eclairs, as well as its wine and cocktail list. But if dessert and drinks are the best things on the menu, L.A. is awash in all-around excellent French options, including Mr. T in Hollywood, Pasjoli in Santa Monica and Bicyclette in Pico-Robertson.
