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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

SEPT. 24
6-9PM

An Early Autumn in Normandy Copy

Join Violet Cooking School Director Jesse Brune for an evening inspired by Normandy, where apples, cider, and the bounty of the French countryside define the regional table.


During this chef-led masterclass, Jesse will prepare a cozy French dinner that feels just right for the first days of fall. You’ll learn the techniques behind cider-braised chicken, perfectly smooth pommes purée and one of France’s most beloved desserts. 


For the hands-on portion of the evening, each guest will build an individual apple tarte tatin before sitting down to enjoy the full meal with a thoughtfully selected wine pairing.


Menu

Warm gougères upon arrival

Endive, apple and toasted walnut salad

Cider-braised chicken with leeks and herbs

Pommes purée

Individual apple tarte tatin with crème fraîche


The evening includes a chef-led demonstration, hands-on activity, wine pairing and full dinner.


Pricing:
Single Participant: $150.00
Two Participants: $275.00
20% service fee is added at checkout

SEPT. 17
6-9PM

French Bistro After Dark: Best of Violet

Spend an evening at Violet exploring the comforting, deeply satisfying flavors of a classic French bistro. This chef-led masterclass brings together some of our most beloved dishes while highlighting essential French techniques, from building a deeply caramelized onion soup and preparing the perfect peppercorn pan sauce to creating beautifully layered potatoes.


For the hands-on portion of the evening, you’ll prepare a Late-Summer Ratatouille, learning how to build layers of flavor while preserving the color and texture of each vegetable. Then, we’ll gather around the table to enjoy the complete menu with wine.


Menu

Champignons À L'Antoine

French Onion Soup

Steak au Poivre

Pommes Anna and Late-Summer Ratatouille

Warm Chocolate Soufflé


Hands-On: Ratatouille


Pricing:
Single Participant: $150.00
Two Participants: $275.00
20% service fee is added at checkout

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