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L'Ardoise, San Francisco, CA

L'Ardoise

4.8 (3458)
$31 to $50
French
151 Noe Street, San Francisco, CA 94114

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 14 times today

About this restaurant

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

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
  • 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.
  • 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

What 3,458 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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    French

  • San Francisco

    French

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
L'Ardoise is a charming French bistro praised for its "authentic Parisian vibe" and "exceptional food and service." Diners enjoy "amazing flavors" and a "lovely ambiance" that transports them to France. Highlights include duck confit and coq au vin, with attentive staff ensuring a memorable experience. Highly recommended for special occasions.
3,458 Reviews
  1. Raphael VIP

    New York City102 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great neighbourhood gem. We loved the food- authentic French. Service and ambiance were great as well. Definitely recommended!

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  2. mary VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved L'Ardoise! first time there, table for two in the window, excellent service and superb food. the duck confit was amazing--tender, falling off the bone, deep rich flavors. Started with Kir Royales (the classic) and the waiter recommended a Pinot for the duck, it was perfect. My partner had vol-au-vent and scraped up every bit from the plate. Salads were fresh and complete. Definitely on my list to bring friends and visitors there. Very French vibe and a lovely place on the corner off the beaten path near the Castro neighborhood. just lovely.

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  3. Rachael

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely residential restaurant gem! Food had amazing flavors (brussel sprout salad did not disappoint as many diners rave about it), recommended wines paired well, service was attentive. I had the cod in a lobster bisque sauce and my husband had the ribeye with a red wine butter - impeccable. It was my 50th birthday, perfect low key date night to celebrate!

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  4. Catherine

    San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience. Jonas was wonderful. Thank you

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  5. JUDY VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent as was the wine. Service was good but it seemed short staffed as our waiter was extremely busy. The ambiance was a touch of Paris. Love it and would definitely go back

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  6. Jan

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Continues to be a neighborhood gem, where we regularly return since it's opening so many years ago. Consistent high quality food, friendly staff, and a fantastic ambience.

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  7. Cathie VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favorite restaurant in San Francisco! Food is delicious and a perfect French bistro.

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  8. Niki

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My favorite hidden gem in the city! Perfect for our birthday celebrations!

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  9. Sheila VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. Perfect bistro ambience. Highly recommended.

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  10. Alan

    New York City4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Dinner at L’ardoise was a lovely experience. Staff was very accommodating when we arrived a little early for our reservation. The food was tasty, with some creative twists to bistro classics. However, when going to a French bistro. It’s my preference to have the old standbys prepared in the classic way. The coq au vin was very tender and delicious. The escargot, however was disappointing. Overall, a good experience and I would try it again.0

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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 3458 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 14 times today
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
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