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L'Ardoise, San Francisco, CA

L'Ardoise

4.8
4.8
3405 Reviews
$31 to $50
French

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
French Bistro serving traditional and authentic fare in a cozy atmosphere.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, European
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:30 pm–9:15 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:45 pm
  • Phone number
    (415) 437-2600
  • Website
    http://www.ardoisesf.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Thierry Clement
  • Catering
    Please call for details.
  • Private party facilities
    Please call for details.
  • Location
    151 Noe Street, San Francisco, CA 94114
  • Neighborhood
    The Castro
  • Cross street
    Henry
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Church Street Castro Duboce Park/Duboce and Noe Duboce and Church
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Takeout, Wine

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Menu

L'Ardoise's menu was last updated 2022-02-01.

Appetizers

  • Soup du Jour$6.00

    • Fresh Butter Lettuce Salad$8.00

      With Smoked Olive Oil Vinaigrette and Marinated white Anchovies

      • Tiger Prawn Ravioles With Sauce Vierge and Fresh Mixed Herbs$11.00

        • Charcuterie Plate With Housemade Pates$14.00

          • Haricot Vert Salad$11.00

            With Goat Cheese, Sundried Tomatoes, Almonds, Balsamic Reduction

            • Escargots en Gueusaille$11.00

              (in fried potato cups) with Garlic and Parsley Cream Sauce

              • Warm Sonoma Goat Cheese on Baked Apple Crouton, Mixed Lettuces & Walnut Vinaigrette$12.00

                Entrees

                • Pan Seared Black Angus Filet Mignon$34.00

                  With Pommes Landaises and White Truffle Oil

                  • Pan Seared Black Angus Hanger Steak$22.00

                    With Pommes Frites and St Emilion Sauce

                    • Bistro Coq au Vin in Red Wine Sauce$19.00

                      Potato Puree, Bacon and Pearl Onions

                      • Traditional Duck Leg Confit$21.00

                        Cooked 7 Hours in its Own Fat, Served With Pommes Landaises and Garlic Sauce

                        • Pan Roasted Rack of Lamb$39.00

                          With Pommes Frites or Pommes Landaises, Garlic & Parsley Butter

                          • Pan Seared California Wild White Sea Bass$24.00

                            With Arugula & Green Beans Salad, Olives, Lemon Olive Oil, Basil Pesto

                            • Pan Seared Wild Alaskan Halibut$32.00

                              With Risotto, Spinach, Confit Tomatoes, Fish Veloute & Mixed Herbs

                              • Three Grain Mixed Mushroom Risotto$17.00

                                Parmigiano Reggiano, White Truffle Oil

                                • Crispy Skin Rocky Jr Chicken Breast$18.00

                                  Potato Purée, Spinach and Roasted Garlic Jus

                                  Desserts

                                  • Vanilla creme brulee$8.00

                                    • Valrhona chocolate fondant$8.00

                                      • Apple tarte Tatin$8.00

                                        • Valrhona banana and chocolate pudding$8.00

                                          • Floating Island$8.00

                                            with caramel sauce and fresh strawberries

                                            Sides

                                            • Pommes Frites$5.00

                                              • Buttered Spinach$5.00

                                                • Pommes Landaises$5.00

                                                  • Cheese selection of the day$10.00

                                                    Last updated: February 1, 2022

                                                    What 3,405 people are saying

                                                    L'Ardoise reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                                                    Overall ratings and reviews

                                                    Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                    4.8
                                                    4.8 based on recent ratings
                                                    • 4.8Food
                                                    • 4.8Service
                                                    • 4.8Ambience
                                                    • 4.6Value

                                                    Noise • Moderate

                                                    Loved For

                                                    • San Francisco Bay Area

                                                      French

                                                    • San Francisco

                                                      French

                                                    Review summary

                                                    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                    L'Ardoise Bistro offers a "delicious French meal" with "amazing service" and a "cozy atmosphere," transporting diners to a "charming bistro in Paris." Signature dishes like "prawn ravioli" and "duck confit" are "melt in your mouth" delights. It's a "neighborhood gem" with "reasonably priced" food and a "lovely wine list."

                                                    3,405 Reviews

                                                    1. OpenTable Diner

                                                      San Francisco1 review

                                                      5.0

                                                      Dined 3 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Incredibly charming and attentive staff. Delicious food.

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                                                    2. Penny

                                                      San Francisco1 review

                                                      2.0

                                                      Dined 6 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 2
                                                      2. Food 2
                                                      3. Service 2
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Food came out fast and not in a good way. Salads and appetizers at the same time. Made us feel like they wanted us to get out quick. Food was ok.

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                                                    3. MStr VIP

                                                      Austin9 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      Dined 7 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Great French Bistro in every sense! I loved the duck and my wife had volauvant with lobster which she also loved.

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                                                    4. Melissa VIP

                                                      San Francisco25 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      Dined on March 7, 2025

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      This is a regular spot for me! The service is always excellent, food consistently great & overall an awesome experience. Can highly recommend the prawn raviole!

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                                                    5. John

                                                      New Mexico3 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      Dined on March 7, 2025

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      I love dining at this little jewel of a place when I travel to Sam Francisco. It’s always a pleasure. Highly recommended.

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                                                    6. Robert VIP

                                                      Palm Springs11 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      Dined on March 5, 2025

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Wonderful food. Charming ambiance. Personal but professional service.

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                                                    7. David VIP

                                                      San Francisco29 reviews

                                                      4.0

                                                      Dined on March 1, 2025

                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                      2. Food 4
                                                      3. Service 4
                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                      Just like being in France. Good duck confit. Wonderful shrimp ravioli. For dessert something rarely seen… Ilesflotant…floating island.

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                                                    8. Bill VIP

                                                      San Francisco7 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      Dined on February 28, 2025

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Lovely place, great food, good ambience but a little crowded. Overall a very good experience.

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                                                    9. Cherie VIP

                                                      San Francisco6 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      Dined on February 23, 2025

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      The restaurant is small yet very nice. The service was excellent and the food was delicious.

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                                                    10. CARRIE

                                                      San Francisco4 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      Dined on February 20, 2025

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      We love it here. Food, service, everything is always great. Feel like I’m in Paris again.

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                                                    FAQs

                                                    L'Ardoise offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 437-2600.

                                                    L'Ardoise is rated 4.8 stars by 3405 OpenTable diners.

                                                    Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                                                    Make a reservation

                                                    2 people
                                                    7:00 PM
                                                    Booked 19 times today

                                                    Order delivery or takeout

                                                    Google Map for L'Ardoise

                                                    151 Noe Street, San Francisco, CA 94114

                                                    Additional information

                                                    • Cross street
                                                      Henry
                                                    • Neighborhood
                                                      The Castro
                                                    • Hours of operation
                                                      Dinner Tue–Thu 5:30 pm–9:15 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:45 pm
                                                    • Price
                                                      $31 to $50
                                                    • Cuisines
                                                      French, European
                                                    • Dining style
                                                      Casual Dining
                                                    • Dress code
                                                      Casual Dress
                                                    • Parking details
                                                      Street Parking
                                                    • Public transit
                                                      Church Street Castro Duboce Park/Duboce and Noe Duboce and Church
                                                    • Payment options
                                                      AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                    • Executive chef
                                                      Thierry Clement
                                                    • Additional
                                                      Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Takeout, Wine
                                                    • Website
                                                      http://www.ardoisesf.com/
                                                    • Phone number
                                                      (415) 437-2600
                                                    • Catering
                                                      Please call for details.
                                                    • Private party facilities
                                                      Please call for details.

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