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Violet LA logo: Fairy holding blackberry
interior booth with paintings on the wall
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Bonjour!

Violet Los Angeles is a charming neighborhood Bistro and Cooking School in the heart of Westwood Village. Housed in a two-story historic brick building, Violet features a lush and romantic courtyard, chic bar and dining room, rooftop terrace, and a beautiful demonstration kitchen. 

Reservations are highly recommended. We host numerous private events, from birthdays and weddings to corporate and team-building cooking classes, bar mitzvahs, and afternoon tea.

Violet Cooking School

Experience a beautiful state-of-the-art culinary destination and Viking showroom offering fun and enriching cooking classes, private events and more. Each class is taught by one of our professional chefs or special guest instructor. Bienvenue!

Potato salad with green beans, hardboiled egg, purple flowers

Hours Of Operation

Valet service is available for both lunch and dinner.

HOURS

Lunch: Served Mon-Fri, 12:00-2:00PM

Dinner: Served Mon-Wed, 5:30PM-8PM &

Thurs-Sat, 5:30PM - 8:30PM

Violet cooking school kitchen, range, island table, copper cookware, white brick
Exterior dining table, green vines, pink flowers, white grey tablecloth

Private Events

Violet Los Angeles offers a warm and elegant setting for unforgettable celebrations of every kind. Our charming brick courtyard, chic dining room, and rooftop terrace create the perfect backdrop for showers, weddings and receptions, cocktail hours, corporate gatherings, hands-on cooking experiences, and more. Our culinary team will work closely with you to craft a thoughtful menu and seamless experience from start to finish.

Upcoming Events

MAY 30
6-9PM

Date Night - Pasta Night

Join us for a relaxed, hands-on evening designed for connection, great food, and a little bit of culinary romance.


In this Date Night Pasta class, Chef Kathy Katz will guide you through the process of creating a beautifully balanced menu, centered around fresh, vibrant flavors and approachable technique. You’ll roll up your sleeves and prepare Spiced Lemon Capellini from scratch, learning the nuances of seasoning, timing, and pasta execution.


The evening’s full menu includes:

Hands-On: Spiced Lemon Capellini
• Strawberry Salad
• Honey Baked Thyme Lemon Salmon
• Roasted Asparagus
• Citrus Olive Oil Cake


Throughout the class, you’ll enjoy a glass of wine, making it the perfect setting to unwind, connect, and share the experience together. Whether you come as a couple or with a friend, this is a welcoming, fun, and flavorful night in the kitchen.


Pricing
$250 per guest
20% service fee added at checkout


We look forward to welcoming you for a memorable night of cooking, laughter, and delicious food at Violet.

JUNE 5
6-9PM

Classic Comforts: Braised Short Ribs

Join us for an evening of elevated comfort and classic technique with Chef Kristen Shapero at Violet Cooking School.


This thoughtfully curated menu highlights some of our favorite dishes, beginning with Violet’s signature Mizou’s Salad, followed by deeply flavorful braised short ribs paired with a bright spring pea mash. Guests will also enjoy delicate caramelized onion tarts and finish on a sweet note with a beautifully spiced carrot cake.


This class blends chef-led demonstration with a hands-on element, offering a relaxed, engaging experience while you learn the techniques behind each dish. Along the way, you’ll pick up practical tips you can bring back to your own kitchen.


Menu:

Salade Mizou

Braised Short Ribs

Caramelized Onion Tart

Spring Pea Mash

Classic Carrot Cake


A glass of paired wine is included to complement the meal.

$250 per couple
$150 per individual

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