Lingua Franca

4.5

207 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Neighborhood gem
Great for outdoor dining
Charming

Nestled on the Los Angeles River Bike Path in the Elysian Valley, Lingua Franca, meaning “the common language,” is a place of warmth and nostalgia…the feeling of being at home. Our common language is between good food and good people. Come enjoy a sip & bite while surrounded by Egret, Great Blue Heron, and the other plethora of wildlife that inhabits the river in our front yard. We will serve New Californian American cuisine, with casual breakfast and lunch services and an elevated dinner service and happy hour daily from 4-5. We are family friendly, with booster seats, high chairs, a changing table in the bathroom, and even crayons! We hope to provide a little something for everyone here and charm you with great hospitality and food. Welcome!

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Californian, Farm-to-table
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(323) 522-3725
Website
http://www.linguafrancaco.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Peter Lemos
Private party facilities
Lingua Franca offers customized events for groups of 8 or more. We have both indoor and outdoor options available. For groups larger than 30, we offer full restaurant buyouts.Please contact molly@linguafrancaco.com for more details.

Location
2990 Allesandro St, Los Angeles, CA 90039-3407
Neighborhood
Atwater Village
Cross street
Please enter via the bike path on Allesandro St. or N. Coolidge Ave.
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 207 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.4Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4Value

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207 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
VIP
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful every time, a special place in a great neighborhood.
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SharonP
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this place so much. Sitting at the bar with a friend is a delight, you get to see what’s happening in the kitchen which is such a treat. Food and wine is outstanding and the ambience feels like home.
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lawless
Los Angeles
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 3, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Burger was excellent. Everything else was so-so for the prices you pay. Service was also not great for a date night. We wanted it to be great but was a let down all things considered.
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jewels
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have been to Lingua Franca several times and it is always a wonderful dining experience. This time was no exception: attentive service, great food, and a comfortable patio. Truly an LA gem!
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DanielT
VIP
Los Angeles
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredibly cool spot. Super friendly staff. Great food. Going to come here as much as possible.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The burger is amazing, as well as the onion salad! The staff are very sweet and super attentive. I might also mention, for those who may not have an interest in alcohol, their root beer on tap (yes, on tap…one of four places in SoCal with it on tap) is not to be missed….even if you drink, you should have it….amazing!
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LauraL
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious! Beautiful! And more expensive than it should be.
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OpenTable Diner
VIP
Los Angeles
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 13, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
First time there. Made reservation for the back patio, was placed in the front against the wall close to a huge pipe which made it impossible to seat properly. Very disappointing when I discovered the back patio on my way to the restroom…
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AimeeG
Denver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a cute and cozy hidden gem along the LA river! Service was fantastic, and food was well cooked and so delicious.
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TracyS
VIP
Los Angeles
31 reviews
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food here is fantastic, and this is a real gem of a restaurant. The salads are really outstanding - so many complex flavors and unique combinations. The space is lovely, and the outdoor dining area is really inviting. The location along the LA River is a bonus, and makes this a wonderful spot for lunch or dinner.
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2990 Allesandro St, Los Angeles, CA 90039-3407

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Cross street
Please enter via the bike path on Allesandro St. or N. Coolidge Ave.
Neighborhood
Atwater Village
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Californian, Farm-to-table
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Peter Lemos
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.linguafrancaco.com/
Phone number
(323) 522-3725
Private party facilities
Lingua Franca offers customized events for groups of 8 or more. We have both indoor and outdoor options available. For groups larger than 30, we offer full restaurant buyouts.Please contact molly@linguafrancaco.com for more details.

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