My wife and I had the best experience at L'Ardoise. Everything from the food to the service to the ambiance was perfect. If you love traditional French cuisine then this is the best spot in San Francisco.
Donna
One of my favorite restaurants in SF. Unpretentious classic French fare. Excellent service every time I've been, the food is divine!
Sandra E
Welcoming staff, good service, they seemed happy to be there and see us as their guests. The dining room staff were a team, they helped each other so that the service was seamless. It was my first visit, I was impressed and certainly go back.
Frank
Can't say enough about this cozy bistro in a friendly San Francisco neighborhood. Everything from service to the food is absolutely first rate. It's elegant, but casual at the same time a true treasure.
Lawrence
The food is always food here the resturant is small. The seaver was bit impatient and made us feel with Rush
Ken
Love the place and the food was incredible. One thing though - whatever happened to French style portioning? The amount of food on my plate was intimidating. One thing I've always loved about French food is portioning that gives you just enough to feel satisfied without feeling STUFFED. It seems like French restaurants, even in Paris, are resorting to American-style piling food on the plate. Please stop.
Cathy
This is my favorite San Francisco restaurant. I have been eating here for 20 (?)years The food is excellent. The entire staff is just wonderful. I highly recommend it.
Tori
It's been a while since I've dined at L'Ardoise. The service was impeccable, food was delicious and they have an interesting choice of wines by the glass. Noise level is low enough to converse but still creates a cheerful ambience. The chef was on point with the beef bourguignon, delicious! As close to France as you can get without jet lag.
Christine
Exceptional experience, will be back soon! Loved meeting the charming owners. Filet and pommes landaise were sublime!
Jeremy
Spectacular food and service. Very old school, classic French restaurant. I leave happy every time I eat here.
This place is just the best! Cozy, romantic, the quality of food feels like your in paris, and then the price point is crazy good for san Francisco!! The staff are gems, this place is pur favorite
Jay
Wonderful place in Duboce Triangle. Reservations are a must. Their pommes landaises is amazing and I recommend the goat cheese salad as well.
Pablo
My wife and I love this place. We have been coming for special celebrations since we met 15 years ago. Highly recommend it!
Jivko
I've been to L'Ardoise three times now, and every visit has been flawless. On my most recent trip, I ordered the lamb rack and soup of the day, and both were excellent. Having dined at many French restaurants across California, I can honestly say this is the most genuine and homey experience I've had. L'Ardoise is hands down my favorite French restaurant in Cali, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for authentic French cuisine.
teresa
This is a lovely little French restaurant serving fresh, delicious food, tucked away in the heart of San Francisco's Dubose neighborhood. When I arrived, our table for three was ready, and I was offered still or sparkling water and the wine list. It was my friend's birthday; she and her partner arrived a few minutes later. Our waiter was pleasant and professional, but seemed a bit taken aback when my friends asked to taste a couple of the wine selections, although he provided requested samples and final choices. When he came to take our dinner orders, my friends ordered entrees, and I ordered "just" my entree--a $34 fresh halibut, which seemed to bother him. No appetizers??? The energy was palpable. So much so, that one of my friends stuttered "Oh, maybe we should share a salad.." which we did. And the waiter seemed mollified. As the salad arrived (a fresh and very tasty Cesar Salad) the noise level in this small space increased and then rose again as we were tucking into our delightful entrees -- all very beautifully prepared. Finally we were yelling and reading each other's lips to communicate. Dinner was finished with a happy birthday chocolate pot du creme fraiche topped with a birthday candle. I would recommend L'Ardoise for special occasions. Make reservations well ahead and for as early as possible if you want to have an intelligible conversation, enjoy a relaxed, excellent dinner and not feel rushed to exit your table for the next patrons.
My wife and I had the best experience at L'Ardoise. Everything from the food to the service to the ambiance was perfect. If you love traditional French cuisine then this is the best spot in San Francisco.
One of my favorite restaurants in SF. Unpretentious classic French fare. Excellent service every time I've been, the food is divine!
Welcoming staff, good service, they seemed happy to be there and see us as their guests. The dining room staff were a team, they helped each other so that the service was seamless. It was my first visit, I was impressed and certainly go back.
Can't say enough about this cozy bistro in a friendly San Francisco neighborhood. Everything from service to the food is absolutely first rate. It's elegant, but casual at the same time a true treasure.
The food is always food here the resturant is small. The seaver was bit impatient and made us feel with Rush
Love the place and the food was incredible. One thing though - whatever happened to French style portioning? The amount of food on my plate was intimidating. One thing I've always loved about French food is portioning that gives you just enough to feel satisfied without feeling STUFFED. It seems like French restaurants, even in Paris, are resorting to American-style piling food on the plate. Please stop.
This is my favorite San Francisco restaurant. I have been eating here for 20 (?)years The food is excellent. The entire staff is just wonderful. I highly recommend it.
It's been a while since I've dined at L'Ardoise. The service was impeccable, food was delicious and they have an interesting choice of wines by the glass. Noise level is low enough to converse but still creates a cheerful ambience. The chef was on point with the beef bourguignon, delicious! As close to France as you can get without jet lag.
Exceptional experience, will be back soon! Loved meeting the charming owners. Filet and pommes landaise were sublime!
Spectacular food and service. Very old school, classic French restaurant. I leave happy every time I eat here.
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This place is just the best! Cozy, romantic, the quality of food feels like your in paris, and then the price point is crazy good for san Francisco!! The staff are gems, this place is pur favorite
Wonderful place in Duboce Triangle. Reservations are a must. Their pommes landaises is amazing and I recommend the goat cheese salad as well.
My wife and I love this place. We have been coming for special celebrations since we met 15 years ago. Highly recommend it!
I've been to L'Ardoise three times now, and every visit has been flawless. On my most recent trip, I ordered the lamb rack and soup of the day, and both were excellent. Having dined at many French restaurants across California, I can honestly say this is the most genuine and homey experience I've had. L'Ardoise is hands down my favorite French restaurant in Cali, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for authentic French cuisine.
This is a lovely little French restaurant serving fresh, delicious food, tucked away in the heart of San Francisco's Dubose neighborhood. When I arrived, our table for three was ready, and I was offered still or sparkling water and the wine list. It was my friend's birthday; she and her partner arrived a few minutes later. Our waiter was pleasant and professional, but seemed a bit taken aback when my friends asked to taste a couple of the wine selections, although he provided requested samples and final choices. When he came to take our dinner orders, my friends ordered entrees, and I ordered "just" my entree--a $34 fresh halibut, which seemed to bother him. No appetizers??? The energy was palpable. So much so, that one of my friends stuttered "Oh, maybe we should share a salad.." which we did. And the waiter seemed mollified. As the salad arrived (a fresh and very tasty Cesar Salad) the noise level in this small space increased and then rose again as we were tucking into our delightful entrees -- all very beautifully prepared. Finally we were yelling and reading each other's lips to communicate. Dinner was finished with a happy birthday chocolate pot du creme fraiche topped with a birthday candle. I would recommend L'Ardoise for special occasions. Make reservations well ahead and for as early as possible if you want to have an intelligible conversation, enjoy a relaxed, excellent dinner and not feel rushed to exit your table for the next patrons.
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