West Hollywood has welcomed Lalou, a new restaurant from British restaurateurs Matt and Marissa Hermer. Located at La Cienega and Melrose, the property (previously home to Ago) has been redesigned by London- and L.A.-based firm Fettle, who also envisioned eateries Olivetta, just a few blocks away, and The Draycott at Palisades Village. (In January, they will debut Bar Issi at the Thompson Palm Springs.)

Inspiration for Lalou came from the glamour of the South of France, as seen in its gold mohair banquettes and glittering chandeliers. The intimate dining room also offers views into the kitchen, where chef Gena Deliyannis, formerly of Balthazar in London, prepares Provençal-inspired dishes with locally sourced ingredients. The lushly planted outdoor dining area—the largest al fresco dining spot in the L.A.—features two 9-foot-tall fountains and a 30-seat bar, all playing off European gardens of the 1920s for a transportive experience.