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L'Ardoise, San Francisco, CA

L'Ardoise

4.9
4.9
3421 Reviews
$31 to $50
French
151 Noe Street, San Francisco, CA 94114

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 25 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.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • 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 3,421 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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    French

  • San Francisco

    French

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
L'Ardoise offers a charming, cozy atmosphere reminiscent of a Parisian bistro. Guests rave about its "delicious authentic French food," "impeccable service," and "lovely ambiance." The diverse menu features favorites like duck confit and steak frites. With attentive staff and a welcoming vibe, L'Ardoise is a "neighborhood gem" perfect for special occasions.

3,421 Reviews
  1. glenn VIP

    San Francisco26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great little gem in the heart of San Francisco. Country French flare with a neighbour feel to it. Make reservations due to its popularity.

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  2. Stephen

    San Francisco11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    always reliably excellent food and service. the warm goat cheese salad was delicious and fresh. my fillet mignon was cooked perfectly and my husband's coq au vin was bowl lickingly good. the floating island was a fun desert to share which was ample but not overly sweet. Love L'Ardoise

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  3. Mike VIP

    San Francisco24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Not sure why I've taken so long to get back there. Great food, Great staff, Reasonable prices and we snuck in on a last minute reservation. Great location, it reminds me of a SF version or New York's West Village. We will be revisiting a lot more frequently now it's back on the radar.

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  4. William

    Portland53 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, excellent. The filet mignon is the best I've ever had, ever,

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  5. Christopher

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, a very cozy atmosphere, and the best part is the delicious authentic French food. Top notch neighborhood spot.

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  6. Sergio

    San Francisco9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice place with very good food and excellent service. The owner was very friendly and accompanied. I’ll definitely be back.

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  7. William

    Seattle4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dined a few times in recent years. A most pleasant always reliable French restaurant. Impeccable service, fine menu, delicious desserts (Ile flottante OMG!). Get the window table.

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  8. Peter

    San Francisco15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It is always a pleasure to introduce out-of-town guests to the pleasures of l'Ardoise. Our three meals last evening were outstanding and just what each of us wanted. The staff, as always, are welcoming, cordial, and attentive.

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  9. Nicholas

    Minneapolis4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have consistently had the best dining experiences at L’Ardoise, and it’s in my top five favorite places in San Francisco. Food, service and atmosphere are exactly what I’m looking for and I always feel taken care of. I’ll keep coming back and recommending everyone I know visit for as long as it’s open - and I hope they stay open a very long time.

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  10. James

    San Francisco5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was exquisite all we expected from the reviews we read. Worth every penny. Our waiter was excellent. Recommended daily specials. Went way out of his way to accommodate my wife who has food allergies. Recommend food and wine pairings. Lovely atmosphere but still lively and fun. All the waitstaff was attentive and friendly. We are visiting feiends from out of town. Wish this restaurant was near our home we would be here every week.

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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 4.9 stars by 3421 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
10:00 PM
Booked 25 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
  • Delivery & takeout
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