A custom door and reworked exterior set with brick pavers guide guests below street level - a soft light illuminates a brass plaque engraved with Lielle, the name of Jernmark's daughter, and a doorbell to be admitted. Upon entering, barrel-vaulted cork ceilings arch overhead, punctuated by mirror-tipped bulbs that create a rhythmic pattern of light. Antique lights from Denmark and France cast a soft, jelly-like glow throughout, recalling candlelit French cellars.
Nearly every element was custom designed by Lovers Unite, from the smoked cherry chef's counter and bar to zinc-clad service stations and brass-capped antique mirrors. The result is a space that feels discovered: a romantic, earthy, and surprising space for exceptional service and food.
Lielle has received extensive coverage in design and food press including the New York Times, Eater, Michelin Guide, Infatuation, and Falstaff.
Client: MARCUS JERNMARK
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Year: 2026