Le Sanglier - TARZANA

Loveeee this restaurant, it?s a gem to say the least. We were introduced to it about a year ago by some good friends that have been going there for 45 years. The ambiance, the service, the food is above 5 stars. The owner and the waiters go above and beyond to make you feel special. The food?? delicious and fresh!! This is our once a month date night with my hubby.

Faux French food served at obscene prices, after which you are cheated on your bill. The food here is strictly mediocre at best. I could not believe how dry, tough and tasteless my rack of lamb was. However, the poor quality of the food is not the worst of it. I was horrified to see the total amount on our bill, so I tried reading the itemized receipt. Unfortunately, it was hand-written and virtually illegible, specially in a dimly lit restaurant. I did take pictures of both sides of the check with my phone. This place does not give you an itemized bill after they charge your credit card. After I got home, I carefully went through all the items we ordered. They had charged us for the more expensive wine on the list, not the one we ordered. Most of the other items were charged correctly. However, the total amount did not add up correctly. We were overcharged by $180. If you are shocked when you are presented with the check, don't be embarrassed to ask for a printed, itemized bill, if the one they give you is illegible. Take out your calculator and make sure the total adds up correctly. Overall, this is a pretentious, overpriced restaurant which has a very dishonest owner. You can get better French food elsewhere for one third the cost.

First time having french food and it was delish! Had the lobster ravioli and frog legs. Loved both of the dishes. The new manager Michael was a great host and waiter. He was very attentive and friendly. Even gave my husband and I a glass of champagne on the house for looking so dressed up. Will def go back again!

The salmon in coconut white wine sauce served with dark cherries is amazing. Complex flavor pairings on a plate totally unseen before coming here. The cream sauce they make for the soufflé is a labor not many restaurants go through it takes 36 eggs or so. The Marsala mushrooms and sweetbreads are another great traditional flavor to look forward to and try. The poached pear is very visually appealing. Everything here is made from scratch except the Ice cream I give this place 5 stars. A must try on Ventura that has existed since the 70s.

Of course we were not able to dine in, so I can only rate the take out food and service, both of which were very very good. They made every effort to prepare and present everything in the most appealing manner. And all of it was delicious.