La Vache

An evening at La Vache, a casual French bistro in the heart of Hillcrest, will whisk you away to the French countryside. The atmosphere is comfortable and warm, with simple wood tables and rich velvet curtains. The menu is extensive, with traditional regional dishes and seasonal specialties ranging from French Cassoulet to Rack of Lamb. The modest wine list offers a good selection of French and California wines by the glass and bottle. Reasonably priced pizzas and gnocchi dishes grace the menu, and while not traditionally French, seem fitting in the bistro atmosphere. The Tuesday evening three-course prix fixe is a steal, and the weekend breakfasts are delightful.