ELF returns, after a pandemic that cost a lot to a many restaurants and ELF was no exception.. A noticeable absence for what was for a long time what some had proclaimed to be the best vegetarian restaurant in town. Today ELF has grown, changed, evolved towards beautiful things, less vegetarian, or not just only. Delicious cheeses, anchovy candies, cuisine that speaks French, Italian, but above all that speaks to the heart, to comfort and with flawless sourcing. I was able to get a taste of few dishes that day: a perfect cheese plate, a polenta with accents from Marrakech with lamb merguez ragoût, and a brandade of smoked trout, an absolute « Proust madeleine » for me, a south of France native near Nîmes, country of the brandade (and the denim aka jeans) excellence down to the wine list whose staff knows every corner of it. An absolute pleasure to share Elf with others, or to keep secret for yourself!..

LOVELY restaurant. The space just makes me want to spend as much time in there as possible, it’s so nice and even smells good. The waiters were very friendly and sweet. The orders arrived quickly. The food was also really good. It is not only vegetarian as the description makes you think, which is all the better for us because we like both vegetables and meat. Not worth getting the deserts tho !!! This is a note to the restaurant owner: please up the quality of the deserts to match the high quality of your savory courses. It’s sad to end in a bad note. I was also not super into the dates with feta… it has potential to be delicious, so I hope they work on it… It was the only savory course that wasn’t really great.

The pastry was very good. I wish they weren't introducing rose wines as orange though. Probably my favorite restaurant in LA.

We had the most wonderful experience at Elf. Our waitress (I wish I had gotten her name) went above and beyond. This sounds completely silly, but walking into the restaurant tonight I was stung by bee. Our amazing waitress went above and beyond to make sure I was ok. As someone with a bee allergy, I was scared, but in the end thankful for the Benadryl I carry with me and our waitress who went out of her way to make sure I was comfortable and ok. She continued to check on me and the rest of our table throughout dinner. She is so good at her job and just a generally wonderful human. And then on top of that, the food was amazing! The bread and butter, feta, maitake mushrooms, and tagine were especially our favorite, but everything was so delicious. Just wanted the restaurant staff to know how much they are appreciated, especially our waitress, and that their kindness didn’t go unnoticed!

The staff crew are all amazing and we'll mannered. The lady that took care of us went the extra mile to make sure we were ok and offered great recommendations as to what to try. The tropical drinks were yum and our food didn't take long, I really enjoyed this place it is a great little spot and food is cooked so good! The whole ambiance of this place feels right, and I instantly feel into holiday mode, I love a place that can deliver on cuisine, service, location, and over all feel. Thanks for a wonderful experiences we will be back again!

Wonderful food and staff. It was a bit pricey but portions were big and I’d go back

Amazing menu, great wine list, and aperitifs. Everything is made with the finest ingredients and care, the service is wonderful, always a treat. The space is very beautiful and comfortable, well designed and styled

Saw this place on the Clock app and decided to go for dinner. I ordered the hummus, the lamb kebab and a date cake. The food was absolutely amazing. Pretty large portions cooked incredibly fresh. My only complaint was that the date cake had too much caramel, but the whip cream on top really made up for it.

Simply my favorite place in Los Angeles to eat. Loved it when it was vegetarian and it’s even more amazing now that they offer a fish and lamb. Everyone here is very kind and accommodating and they go out of their way to make you feel welcome. They truly put love into their food and ambience.

Cute and cozy! Food was awesome. Including the lamb, mushroom, spring salad, tagine. Great service so friendly and welcoming. Can’t wait to return

Great place with great food. Loved the service and atmosphere. Lots of vegan and non vegan options. Go enjoy.

Really great food. Busy so get a reservation. Too loud to really talk much. Efficient and attentive staff.

Elf is a cozy and somewhat hidden gem on busy sunset Blvd. The food is ALWAYS amazing with excellent service and super friendly staff.

The place is nice, but their charcoal latte is disgusting, and the pancakes are dense rather than light and fluffy.

Great flavors. Have visited several times for breakfast. Wait staff has been awesome, and very helpful and happy. Over last month have tried the Rancheros, sausage biscuit and gravy, yogurt fruit, and cinnamon roll, eggs, bacon.... all have been wonderful. Can’t wait to try the fried Oreo dessert. A huge kudos to the owners and staff for making my visits so enjoyable! Lisa

Absolutely amazing gem of a restaurant! Very cozy, romantic spot (with a few celebrity sightings if that means anything to you) that is highly recommended. DELICIOUS all vegetarian and vegan friendly fares. Staff was incredibly kind and thoughtful, cant wait to go back. One of the best restaurants in LA!

This place is truly a gem. We ordered takeout last night and the food was better than ever. Elf gem salad- perfection, and they could’ve fooled me with the vegan feta. Risotto with mushroom “pancetta”- incredibly delicious and comforting. Halloumi cheese w kale- So. Good. Chocolate mouse w coconut cream- paired with a glass of red wine after those entrees, *chefs kiss* Absolutely love this place, please support if you can. It was the first nice restaurant we ate at when we moved here two years ago, and would be devastated if they didn’t make it through these tough times.

My wife and I came here for my wife's birthday and it was one of the best meals we have had. The food was absolutely perfect and incredibly flavorful. The staff was extremely polite, modified menu items the way we wanted them and the food showed up quickly too. All in all a fantastic restaurant and I would make another trip to LA just to come back to Elf. Highly recommend this restaurant!

This was one of the first places I ate when I moved to LA. I like that they have tons of vegan options and the atmosphere is very nice, elegant, and cozy. If they had a full vegan menu and didn’t make excuses to keep the items containing animal products they would definitely be getting five stars from me.

When I first moved to LA, I fell in love with ELF. It has recently reopened after the pandemic! Elf has an intimate, romantic vibe and the delicious food is prepared with lots of love. There are not enough cozy and unpretentious restaurants in Los Angeles. Let’s keep this one alive. They are doing Vermouth and Amaro spritzes, have an excellent wine list and the food is sublime. If your looking for an intimate, candle lit room with excellent food and service — this is the place.