L'Ardoise

4.8

3403 Reviews

$31 to $50

French

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2 people

Mar 8, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 29 times today

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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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

What 3,403 people are saying

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
4.9Service
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 is a charming French bistro in San Francisco, offering "exceptional food and service" in a cozy, intimate setting. Guests rave about its "authentic dishes with a flair," and the friendly, attentive staff. The restaurant delivers a "warm and welcoming" atmosphere, ideal for special occasions or a delightful neighborhood dining experience.

3,403 Reviews

MS
MStr
VIP
Austin
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined today
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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Melissa
VIP
San Francisco
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
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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John
New Mexico
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
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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Robert
VIP
Palm Springs
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful food. Charming ambiance. Personal but professional service.
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Bill
VIP
San Francisco
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
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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Cherie
VIP
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
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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C
CARRIE
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
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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Tonino
VIP
Hong Kong
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Exceptional service and authentic dishes with a flair (escargot)...
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Laura
VIP
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, friendly serving staff and a cosy atmosphere. Our favourite place in SF.
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Stephen
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Valentine's Day 2025. Food and service were phenomenal (as has always been my experience). Although the menu was similar (if not an exact replica) to what was offered in 2024, the food is so delicious and there are enough options offered that they could keep it the same for 3 years and you'd still have options to try something new. One key "rave" is that last year they had no non-alcoholic beverages to offer, but we were both pleasantly surprised and extremely happy that they heard our feedback and had a few non-alcoholic options available this year, including a non-alcoholic virgin champagne which was *very* good. 10/10 would recommend, and would of course come back for more.
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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 3403 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 8, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 29 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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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L'Ardoise

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

100 San Francisco Bay Area Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Appetizers

Soup du Jour$6.00

Fresh Butter Lettuce Salad$8.00

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

Charcuterie Plate With Housemade Pates$14.00

Haricot Vert Salad$11.00

Escargots en Gueusaille$11.00

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

Entrees

Pan Seared Black Angus Filet Mignon$34.00

Pan Seared Black Angus Hanger Steak$22.00

Bistro Coq au Vin in Red Wine Sauce$19.00

Traditional Duck Leg Confit$21.00

Pan Roasted Rack of Lamb$39.00

Pan Seared California Wild White Sea Bass$24.00

Pan Seared Wild Alaskan Halibut$32.00

Three Grain Mixed Mushroom Risotto$17.00

Crispy Skin Rocky Jr Chicken Breast$18.00

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

Sides

Pommes Frites$5.00

Buttered Spinach$5.00

Pommes Landaises$5.00

Cheese selection of the day$10.00

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Does L'Ardoise offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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Is L'Ardoise currently accepting reservations?

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Order delivery or takeout

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