Monsieur Marcel Gourmet Market, Bistro & Seafood Market in Los Angeles - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

This dish is thee most delicious ever its grilled octopus, white beans, red olives, chopped carrots… I promise you once you have this dish you will crave it so eat with caution you will create an addiction lol!

Food is ok, service and ambience were nice.

Lovely French bistro and connecting market. Food was fresh. Pear tart was fresh and crispy...so good. All delicious: oysters, shrimp, onion soup, beef tartar, and grilled dorame (sea bream). The market carries mostly French made utensils, bakeware, sauces, and spices.

Set in the middle of the Farmer’s Market, the restaurant at Monsieur Marcel is a little piece of France in LA. The chicken and pesto sandwich was delicious and hit the spot during a day of shooing at the Grove

Greatest store I have ever been into. Could stay in there for hours. Such wonderful selections. Very authentic. The cashier was super friendly and helpful. I find new things evertime I go in. Worth a stop if at Farmers Market.

Had the Lamb Sausage sandwich and it was amazing

We went to France on vacation earlier this summer, and did a lot of food shopping and cooking while we were there. Entering Marcel’s was a lot like visiting a French market! The selection of cheeses is spectacular! And they have many other staples. Irresistible kitchen gadgets, too, and even the drinking glasses we had admired at our French air B&B! We capped the visit with desserts at their restaurant, which were delicious, as expected.

When I'm having trouble choosing a wine, the store staff always comes to me and recommends it 🍷 The Pinot Noir from Oregon recommended by the male staff was amazing 🙌 It was about 40 dollars

lovely shop with delicious food! got a caprese sandwich here — best sandwich i’ve had in the farmers market — and also picked up a couple gifts for my parents! the cashier also had a great attitude and was really nice! would recommend!

Our last experiences were awful from the server and hostess. There is no reason to provide unequal service to different minorities when he is one too. The hostess seem to be full of herself based on her MEAN AND UNWELCOMING greet. Wow! The owner & management may consider re- training their staff to be professional and welcoming? Our lunch was average or below average. Our dishes were beyond salty. This was more than a week intake of sodium. The mussels were frozen for too long, hence the rubbery texture and flavor of fresh mussels were absent. The server got my pasta order wrong when I told him clearly from the beginning. Believe me, he had absolutely no reasons to provide us with below average service. He just wanted to push the most EXPENSIVE pasta dish. WHAT A WASTE OF FOOD. This is not your local place to enjoy french cuisine based on my experience with my family. There are many choices in Los Angeles for a French Bistro experience.

Welcoming staff. Very well eaten. To do for the atmosphere

A perfect french lunch ,food -delicious wine nice variety ,ambiance great place to people watch, and all the staff very pleasant .

After a great lunch at the bistro, shopping at the market was really fun. Prices are good.

Awesome place with amazing cheese selection. Will definitely return.

Has a wonderful selection of French food, wine, liquor and sundries if you don't mind spending money. All the staff is super nice and helpful.

Lunch was excellent. I had the halibut and ratatouille which was one of the best halibut I've had. The octopus and olive appetizers were also yummy. And the staff was knowledgeable about the menu and very friendly.

Loved our baguettes with ham Brie and pickles A very busy place but they don’t make it very clear on how to order sandwiches after you have paid

Lovely French restaurant in the heart of the Farmers market. Chic and elegant. They have a store right next to it selling everything you can imagine, including wine and an awesome pastry shop. Must try their Escargot and my favorite apricot tart. IG @Avanessianaida

Tried the burger, and very average. The patty was very dry and burnt

Fun store. Beautiful wares. Found a Madeline pan I've been looking for and other unique kitchen items. They have incredible wines from Napa.

If you're looking for high-end French provisions, then this is the place for you. Impossible to walk away without a bag of things.

Food was delicious. The service was great. A much better dining experience than one would expect in a market setting like that. The pricing was very reasonable and we all left full and satisfied

Fondue and onion soup are delightful. Wine list is also great.

Wine & Chefs Choice Charcuterie board, Calamari, Chilean Sea Bass, and the Venison were all great.

Very cute store that carries many products from around the world but mostly European and French products. They have everything, cold deli, wines, cheese, etc I highly recommend them. I was looking for olive oil and found a large selection of oils.

Very cool gourmet store where we picked up some good cheese. We also picked up some unique gifts for friends. The employees were also very friendly and helpful.

Went for lunch. The food was good as always.

One of the best & unique, & most enjoyable places to visit in Los Angeles.

Wife and I both had the Steak Frites It was delicious but my wife's steak tasted a bit like fish so perhaps they didn't clean a pan correctly while cooking or something Its rare when a misstep occurs at this restaurant its one of our favorites

Good food and service. The ambiance is a delightful blend of a classic French restaurant and the casual Farmers Market. The prices are reasonable, except for the overpriced wine; we had a nice bottle of rosé at $58 that was not significantly better than what I get for $5 at Grocery Outlet.

Great market, and not just their food products! Awesome kitchenware.

Romantic settings. Incognito. Elegant. Great food. The classics. My go to favorite place for all things France.

Surprisingly authentic French fare in the middle of Los Angeles. Owners are French — I felt like I was back in Paris.

It is a beautiful and familiar place, I love it, I think that despite the weather this place makes you feel at home, the staff that served us was extremely friendly and attentive and without hesitation they made us feel comfortable. We are fascinated by this place because of the service and because the Age is just a number, the older person who welcomed us and said goodbye makes us feel special, 2 months ago to the date we have been here, today, Sunday in April, a special day of my birthday, I am very happy because it made my day special.

Great restaurant with a lot of sitting outdoors, and also, they have a fabulous store for food and kitchenware. Good wine selectio. The quiche was delicious and so was the maraguez plate.

It was easy to get what I wanted at this place. I was very happy to have all items that I bought such as French fresh cheese. Italian honey, and cookies.

Nous étions hélas un petit peu pressés. Nous l'avons annoncé en arrivant. Ils ont été très très efficaces et très très très gentils. Du patron aux serveurs cela a été un plaisir. Côté restaurant, important tout de même, c'était délicieux. Donc excellente adresse. Un grand merci

I was made to feel pretty unwelcome here. I’ve been shopping in the market for a while and always had a good experience but left the restaurant feeling pretty defeated. The server was very inattentive (maybe because I was a party of one?) but I was still spending money. He was also very chatty with other patrons, which had me feeling pretty bad about myself. I had two drinks and the French onion soup and I wanted to spend a little more time and order something else but I was handed the bill as soon as I finished my soup. Uncalled for.

Still good stuff inside. Charcuterie boards are the best.

This was a very good experience for my partner na do. We are not French food experts but I will say the food was quite authentic and would recommend their fish dishes the most. I had salmon over cream sauce, accompanied by squash with tomatoes and snow peas. Everything was fresh and delicious. The atmosphere is great and service was among the kindest I can recall. I will recommend this place to friends and family. Any comments on parking are beyond the control of this restaurant. It’s in busy location but you know that going in. The onion soup was also very good but one serving was easy shared with two people.

The mid-50s guy with short white hair and glasses who works here is incredibly rude. Racist pretty much. While we were browsing the sauces, he yelled at us, and since then, he has been following us, watching our every move. It’s both creepy and extremely rude. Additionally, this store is excessively overpriced.

So much cheese and so little time. Many other international packaged items to purchase, even a couple gluten free ones.

Very good French food. Great location in the farmers market. Very consistently good over many visits.

Great lunch, well served dishes.

I had a strange experience here... I felt like only Asians were gathered in one place among the many restaurant customers. At first I thought it was a coincidence, but there were only Asians sitting around me. Is this part of the world where tables are assigned separately for whites and Asians?

I want to try the cheese fondue Potatoes, apples, prosciutto? It was included, but maybe they will add it as a topping. The duck confit was also delicious. The gratin was also delicious.

Coolest store in Original Farmers Market! A foodies dream! PRO: - What a selection! - Beautiful produce - Cool gadgets - Great place to look for a gift - A foodies dream! CON: - Parking is the worst, so much time circling while the time is ticking down. - Validated parking for some food places, only an hour from when you get there - Expensive parking otherwise SUMMARY: I'd like to spend the majority of time at the market here but again ... that parking.

Whenever I need a quick recollection of France, I head for M. Marcel and buy anything!😁 But especially my fav jambon de Paris/Parisien ham.

Been coming here for decades and have lived next door for the last 9 years, both the market and restauraunt. I could go on about the food and the selection in the market, and I will. But what really makes this place is the people. The staff is always so warm, professional and on point. I've never dined or shopped here and been disappointed. The staple items such as the beef bourguignon and escargot are flawless, as are their frequent specials like the whole branzino and the calamari Provencal. Two of my favorites. The nicois salad, available with seared ahi or chunk white, is always fresh and simple, as it is meant to be. I buy the anchovies for use at home. The seafood tier is always fresh and delicious. The cheese counter is my favorite in the city, and the staff knows their products. I describe the flavor and usually avoid cow milk fue to lactose intolerance, and their cow alternstive cheese never disappoints. An anchor tennant of The Farmers Market, this place brings the authenticity of Paris to LA in a sexy little alfresco sit down package. The gourmet market is always fun as well, for staple items, the divine cheese counter I described above, the adjacent fish market (and fish counter!), unique delicacies and liquors, and of course, the amazing to order sandwiches and home made deserts, including an intense selection of French macaroons. Highly recommend.

Não é muito francês, especialmente nas porções: são gigantescas! Se estiver com fome (era o caso) é um bom lugar para comer. Alguns clientes estavam tentando falar em francês (eu não falo, mas diria que eles até conseguiram!). Há do lado um mercadinho com muita coisa importada da França e outros países.

Or how to find a delicious Savoyard fondue 9000 km from France, at 44 dollars for 2, and there are more than enough. Very friendly staff with French decor of course!

A real French bistro. We’re French and can vouch for the place: the quiche Lorraine was good, steak tartare was a little too spicy for us but good too and salade de chèvre chaud was delicious. Service was excellent; but a little slow (the exact same pace you’d get in Paris ;) ). 5/5 will go back.

Great store, but maybe don’t ask people to wait an hour for a large party and then do absolutely nothing to prep seating for all of that time. Not only are we hungry, but have been told to wait another 39 minutes. Next time tell the large party they can’t be seated so they don’t end up both hungry AND angry. The party and I watched as multiple opportunities presented themselves to address seating but turnover appears to have been more valuable. I hope those turnovers were worth it

Market experiences are always attractive. Monsieur Marcel's market is one of the most attractive places to eat in the market. Service is attentive and diligent although it seems always packed. We had the beouf bourguignon, onion soup, salmon Patagonia and steak frite. All of the dishes were good and tasty although not superb. They have a great variety of wines from around the world, but do taste French wines. Tables are "french size" and you have to find your way of enjoying. Overall the experience is great and we will return.

I love this French Bistro locate it right inside the Farmer’s Market. Large portion of wine. Fresh steam mussels is my favorite here. Fresh oyster it’s little be too small today. Overall they serve decent food with good vibe.

Great choice of french and european goods. Somewhat very expensive but as a french visitor I understand that there are no other choices in order to import european products in the US. Glad to find some alsacian wine even from the town I come from! Been able to chat with a salesman who seemed very passionate and was very friendly. I always recommend this place since my first visit. Keep up like this! Bonjour d'Alsace.

Really overrated with terrible service. Lobster was so dry and they gave us cold butter and cold bread with no seasoning at all, not even salt. Seafood platter did not come with herb butter or anything either, and asparagus came plain. No flavor. A bunch of screaming kids around us like eating at a Chuck E Cheese. Our server Becky ignored us completely. We spent a ton of money here and definitely expected better for the price.

If you are looking for something very special and particular, Monsieur Marcel Gourmet Market has the best versions of it in-stock and displayed beautifully for your convenience. This place is a feast for the eyes, nose, and tastebuds~A truly remarkable experience! You are sure to also find several other ‘must-haves’ that you didn’t even know you needed! The associates here are very friendly and knowledgeable. Big thanks to James for helping me find exactly what I was looking for. I will be back soon! Season’s Greetings!

Fantastic place for funding unique grocery items! 💚 wide selection of fancy chocolate and sweets. You can order a charcuterie board to-go. The chef’s special option is delicious. Kind and welcoming staff.

Bistro review: Parking is very expensive, even with validation, The service is wonderful and the food is mostly good. The trout and halibut are amazing, beef bourguignon was mediocre, and the chocolate mousse was a big miss (grainy texture!)

I absolutely love all the food offerings, but the Spanish Charcuterie board is the best because of the truffle cheese! If you've never had it, you're missing out.

Nice little European market shop with a cheese selection you can’t believe from aged hard cheeses to creamy delectable bries and Camemberts. Pastries too. Solid selection of teas, spirits, and wine.

Amazing little spot with great service.

We had the French onion soup and filet mignon with au gratin potatoes. The French onion soup was amazing! I would go back just for that, but the bread served table side was fresh and still warm. The filet was perfectly done. Somehow though the highlight was the cheesy au gratin potatoes. They were absolutely incredible!

It's ok but the pasta that we bought (Setaro pasta) was old and it has small animals inside. The place is beautiful, and there are a lot of delicious and delightful products

It had been well over a decade since my last visit to Monsieur Marcel. During a trip to the Petersen Automotive Museum with a friend from Düsseldorf, he mentioned a quick stroll to The Original Farmers Market. I shared that I used to be a frequent visitor and had a liking for a little French bistro in the market, but cautioned him that it had been quite a while since I last set foot at Monsieur Marcel. Given his strong affinity for French culture and cuisine as a Francophile, I couldn't help but feel a bit hesitant, especially considering his impeccable recommendations for hidden gems in Paris that I had come to adore. Our culinary journey at Monsieur Marcel began with the classic Soupe à l'Oignon Gratinee, featuring a rich layer of gooey Gruyère. As a European, my friend requested more bread and relished in savoring the melted cheese on a fresh baguette. Opting for the Boeuf Bourguignon, he expressed satisfaction, while I reminisced about my younger years in New York and chose the Steak Frites, reminiscent of a French bistro across the street from my former office. His enjoyment of both his selection and my positive memories of the onion soup and the flavorful steak with its accompanying au poivre affirmed Monsieur Marcel's status as a good, laid-back French bistro in the heart of LA. Despite a slight critique of the cut of meat, I find myself quite happy to rediscover this gem and plan to make it a point to frequent it more often, especially when the craving for simple French cuisine strikes.

Excelente lugar para disfrutar un delicioso fondue! Y todos sus platillos son geniales. Lo recomiendo muchísimo porque además el ambiente es inugualable. ¡Me encanta!

The Tuna Niçoise Salad is a must try!!!

It's not bad but I expected more given the price. The escargo was perfect 🐌, the butter/herb was well done The fondue was ok, I expected more flavor. They combine 4-5 different cheeses, it came out with a light flavor, I prefer when the 🧀 🫕 is stronger. The wine was pretty good as well. Anyways, it's not too simple to find a very good fondue place in 🇺🇲

I had the French onion soup to start. It was delicious, full of cheese, and just the right amount of bread, I would have liked a tad more salt, but all in all, it was excellent. The steak au poivre was excellent! I asked for medium, so it was a tad undercooked for me, but it was super tender, and the sauce was very tasty. The fries were very thin and crispy, I loved it all.

Well stocked market with narrow and fun to explore aisles of European staples and treats. Cheese and charcuterie, pastries made in-house, a small but impressive selection of beer, wine, cider and liquor. Helpful staff! Oh, and the holiday specialties are amazing!

A charming French bistro located inside the farmer's market. I've been drawn to its blend of classic and casual ambiance. The seafood was exceptionally fresh, and the other dishes did not disappoint. Above all, savoring authentic French cuisine within a farmer's market setting is genuinely distinctive.

Charged me twice for an item. Called the first time and they never answered. Called a second time and they said they’d give me store credit, took my name and phone #, just to never get beck to me. It’s been about 3 weeks

The Monsieur Marcel Gourmet Market is a must visit for us each visit to LA as we walk around the Farmers Market. Love the candies, the unique cooking items, the gourmet food and of course the delicious sandwiches. Everyone who works there is always very helpful and there’s nothing like grabbing a sandwich and eating it outside amongst the hustle bustle of the market.

The Monsieur Marcel Gourmet Market is a must visit for us each visit to LA as we walk around the Farmers Market. Love the candies, the unique cooking items, the gourmet food and of course the delicious sandwiches. Everyone who works there is always very helpful and there’s nothing like grabbing a sandwich and eating it outside amongst the hustle bustle of the market.

They have huge Alaskan king crab legs

We were at Farmer's Market and expecting to eat at various local vendors. Found this restaurant and offered a nice table. We were in six with two being children and it was welcoming. The Beef Bourguignon was delicious. My husband and I hardly ever order the same and both of us were glad as it was so tasty (served with tagliatelle pasta. Others had the oysters and steak and seemed satisfied. Sitting outside with white tablecloths and nice weather a treat! Service was wonderful too!

Had quiche and salad super simple lunch with white wine. Staff is friendly and it's right in the farmers market so it kinda feels like you're abroad lol.

On a très bien était accueilli, on a très bien était au servi milieu du marche de Farmers Market. Très bonne nourriture et un bon petit magasin français de Monsieur Marcel juste a côté du resto. Franchement parfait

A godsend for French expats or anyone who wants imported French products. I stock up on mayonnaise here, American mayo being made from that ungodly soy oil 😫🤢🤮 It's not cheap but certainly cheaper than a round trip to France 😅

Great selection of unique items

We were in Zurich Switzerland eating at a French brassiere. You know what? It’s the only time I missed the food in the US. Monsieur Marcel was better than a French Restaurant in Zurich. And at Monsieur Marcel they answer the phone in French, and have lovely food from Europe in their market. I miss Europe terribly but at least I can be happy for one thing. I have a little bit of Europe just across the street!

My fav in LA when we have cravings for French gourmet food. There are a shop and a restaurant under the same brand. It could get busy over the weekend. Our fav dish is escargots, the garlic butter sauce is sooo yummilicous that we use the bread to dip in and finish the whole basket. I tried the pasta with black truffle, it was a bit too rich for my taste. The vegan option was light and delicious too. Their baguette choices are all amazing. The service is wonderful and their staff is friendly.

I came here from the reviews. The ambience is fine enough but the food is way overpriced for the portions! I had the special which was cod. I think it was anorexic because it was the smallest piece of cod I’ve ever seen. I had asked the waiter if it was a good portion since I was hungry he assured me it was. Lies. To make it worse the fish was bland. Skip this place and go to any one of the other food options there.

Discovered this restaurant whilst visiting the Original Farmers Market and thought we would perfect to eat there for dinner. It has a fun relaxed vibe about it as you are sitting in the markets itself. We had the chicken liver mousse which was nice and the grilled octopus with beans. This should have been called beans with octopus as it was predominantly just beans. For mains we had steak and fries which has enough fries to feed two people so enough to share and the wild Mexican shrimp which is literally just peeled prawns. We love our French restaurants and this honestly was just average, I wish we had tried another restaurant in the markets.

Steak frites…with cold chips. For $30. This place is trading on reputation it’s terrible. Don’t waste your money. Bread never came. Wine passable at best.

This is a hidden gem in the south east corner of the farmers market. Incredible french fare, and the fondue is the best I have ever had (costs $38, but feeds 3 people at least), a must try! Great happy hour from 3-6 with half off glasses of wine. Also they have an amazing frnech marketplace with tons of unique high end kitchen items.

Best wine selection in town. And Karina was so helpful and kind in helping us find the right wine for a friend. She is a wine connoisseur herself, so her insight was so precious to have. Thanks Karina! Will be back :)

This is truly a gourmet store. If you are looking to find the best imported products for your next dish or house party, this is a must visit. The cafe is also excellent...a little slice of Paris 😊🥰😍

Absolutely love Monsieur Marcel the grocery store but the restaurant was whatever. My husband said his mussels tasted dirty and they really did; it ruined the sauce they were in.

This place saved the day recently, as it was the only place in the area that was selling dungenes crab! Stopped by to buy a crab here and although I paid more than I wanted to, it was worth it!! Amazing taste and great quality. I saw so many other kinds of shell fish I wanted to buy, so I will surely be back!

This is where I go for hard to find ingredients. They also have a very nice selection of cookbooks, wines and more.

La verdad está muy rica la comida, para los q les gusta la comida francesa está buenísima, si lo recomiendo 👍🏻👍🏻

We were recommended the grove by another traveler and so glad she did! We enjoyed some amazing food here. The escargot, wine and apps were fantastic!

We were recommended the grove by another traveler and so glad she did! We enjoyed some amazing food here. The escargot, wine and apps were fantastic!

Huge selection of high end food and grocery items from all over the world. The best part they have Route 11 potato chips! The attached restaurant has very good French food. The service is excellent.

Had escargot and the Lamb harissa sandwich and thoroughly enjoyed it 👌

You guys messed up my order when I was starving and I almost missed my plane

I love this market and its accompanying restaurant. I LOVE French cuisine, so it is so refreshing to be able to go somewhere local that reminds me of the quality of food I had when I was living in Europe. Their selection is top notch and well organized. The staff here is friendly. Prices are in line with what I expect from a gourmet market. Check out their cheeses, meats, and spices -- I have not been to a market with a comparable inventory. Although parking at the Original Farmer's Market (and generally The Grove) can be packed, try parking in the small lot near the market. Most people are in and out, and you can get your parking validated.

Decent grocery store if you are looking for wine and European goods! Fancy sauces, chocolates, different varieties of cheese and jams. Prices are slightly higher than in Whole Foods but still worth it. They also have delicious pastries. I’d recommend to check them out!