"This tiny French bistro, which opened back in 1998, is a Silver Lake classic and one of the most objectively romantic restaurants in the neighborhood. When we say “romantic” though, we don’t mean it in a snoozy-one-glass-of-red-and-home-by-9pm kind of way. Cafe Stella is dark, sexy, and a bit mysterious—the kind of place where you might bump into the most interesting person in the world and casually date them for a few months. Also, the food is good. Whether you’re on a date, catching up with a friend, or are a lone wolf at the bar sipping a martini, go for gooey French onion soup and the generously portioned steak frites. " - brant cox