Ресторан · Los Angeles · ⭐ 9.1/10 · 7227 reviews · $$$ · updated: 2026-06-30 20:04:13
Address: 624 S La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036, United States
République — French craft in Charlie Chaplin’s courtyard
Few Los Angeles restaurants carry as much culinary weight per square meter as République. By day it is arguably the city’s most serious bakery; by night, a French restaurant of real ambition — and both live inside a 1929 landmark built for Charlie Chaplin, under soaring brick arches that once housed the legendary Campanile.
The story
Chefs Walter and Margarita Manzke opened République on La Brea in the Miracle Mile area, layering their own chapter onto a storied address. Walter runs the savory side with classic French technique and Californian produce; Margarita’s pastry program earned her the James Beard Award for Outstanding Pastry Chef in 2023 after years of consecutive nominations. The result is a rare all-day restaurant where the croissant and the tasting menu are held to the same standard.
What to order
Morning: anything from the pastry case — butter-lacquered croissants, kouign-amann, seasonal fruit tarts. Brunch has cult status, led by the kimchi fried rice with a fried egg and the shakshouka baked in its skillet. At dinner the menu turns properly French: escargots, handmade pastas, market fish and dry-aged steaks, with Walter’s multi-course tasting menu appearing on Thursdays. Whatever you do, do not leave without something from Margarita’s dessert list.
The space
A cathedral-like hall of brick archways, skylights and tiled floors, with the bakery counter and open kitchen up front and a moodier, candlelit dining room in the back. The bones of the 1929 building do half the atmospheric work; the buzz of a full house does the rest.
Who it’s for
Pastry pilgrims, brunch devotees willing to queue, Francophiles who want technique over trend, and anyone marking an occasion that calls for a serious wine list.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a reservation? For dinner, yes — book ahead. Daytime bakery and brunch run on a walk-in basis, so expect a line at weekend peak.
What is the difference between day and night? Daytime is counter-ordered café and bakery dining; at night the room converts to full-service French dinner with a different menu.
What is the one unmissable dish? At brunch, the kimchi fried rice; at dinner, whatever cut is on the dry-aged steak list — plus a pastry regardless of the hour.
Is there a tasting menu? Yes — Chef Walter’s multi-course tasting menu runs on Thursday evenings, built around weekly market finds.
Is it good for vegetarians? Yes — the menu always carries vegetable-forward plates, pastas and salads, and the bakery is a meat-free feast in itself.
Opening hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:00–14:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00–14:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00–14:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00–14:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Friday | 08:00–14:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00–14:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 08:00–14:00 |
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Visitor reviews
Reviews last updated: 2026-06-30 20:04:13
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Very tasty food, a nice place for me.
Came back to this place three times for breakfast!
Tasty and cosy! A big selection of breakfasts and various pastries 🙂
A little disappointing for a place with a Michelin star, especially considering the restaurant itself is wonderful.
The line was long, but it moved fairly quickly. The guy serving the pastries was very pleasant, but unf…
While visiting Los Angeles, I heard about this popular restaurant in the mid-Wilshire area serving a variety of French dishes and getting high marks from diners.
I ordered escargot, sole, salmon, shrimp, fries and risot…
The hostess is a real nightmare and a discriminator!
We really love the food here. We've had brunch at République and dined at Manzke before, so we know how good this restaurant can be. Today the kitchen, bar and our se…