THIS RESTAURANT IS CLOSED Pinot Bistro Restaurant Review:
The first casual spin-off of Joachim Splichal's Patina back in 1992, Pinot Bistro is perhaps our favorite Pinot still. The main dining room, while handsome and comfortable, is SoCal all the way, but the bistro area by the bar is more reminiscent of Paris. This cozy room, with its mustard walls, black-and-white tile floor and dark wood paneling, is like stepping into a 6th arrondissement bistro....
Understated and polished, Pinot dishes up French bistro standards (coq au vin, frisee salads and all the right stem-ware) in elegant surroundings. Large scallops with spinach pesto coulis, caramel glazed pork belly and nightly plat du jour are not to be missed. Service is spot-on. Wine list near epic. Deep mahoney panneled walls, stately decor and fresh linen keep environ date ready.
The more casual Valley-based offshoot of L.A.'s famed flagship Patina Group eateries.:
The Scene
""Bistro"" is an abused term these days. But in terms of atmosphere, Pinot Bistro actually deserves the title. Walk past the maitre d' and you're in the Latin Quarter, circa...