L'Ardoise

4.8

3404 Reviews

$31 to $50

French

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 19 times today

Charming
Neighbourhood 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
Neighbourhood
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 JourUS$6.00
Fresh Butter Lettuce SaladUS$8.00
With Smoked Olive Oil Vinaigrette and Marinated white Anchovies
Tiger Prawn Ravioles With Sauce Vierge and Fresh Mixed HerbsUS$11.00
Charcuterie Plate With Housemade PatesUS$14.00
Haricot Vert SaladUS$11.00
With Goat Cheese, Sundried Tomatoes, Almonds, Balsamic Reduction
Escargots en GueusailleUS$11.00
(in fried potato cups) with Garlic and Parsley Cream Sauce
Warm Sonoma Goat Cheese on Baked Apple Crouton, Mixed Lettuces & Walnut VinaigretteUS$12.00

Entrees

Pan Seared Black Angus Filet MignonUS$34.00
With Pommes Landaises and White Truffle Oil
Pan Seared Black Angus Hanger SteakUS$22.00
With Pommes Frites and St Emilion Sauce
Bistro Coq au Vin in Red Wine SauceUS$19.00
Potato Puree, Bacon and Pearl Onions
Traditional Duck Leg ConfitUS$21.00
Cooked 7 Hours in its Own Fat, Served With Pommes Landaises and Garlic Sauce
Pan Roasted Rack of LambUS$39.00
With Pommes Frites or Pommes Landaises, Garlic & Parsley Butter
Pan Seared California Wild White Sea BassUS$24.00
With Arugula & Green Beans Salad, Olives, Lemon Olive Oil, Basil Pesto
Pan Seared Wild Alaskan HalibutUS$32.00
With Risotto, Spinach, Confit Tomatoes, Fish Veloute & Mixed Herbs
Three Grain Mixed Mushroom RisottoUS$17.00
Parmigiano Reggiano, White Truffle Oil
Crispy Skin Rocky Jr Chicken BreastUS$18.00
Potato Purée, Spinach and Roasted Garlic Jus

Desserts

Vanilla creme bruleeUS$8.00
Valrhona chocolate fondantUS$8.00
Apple tarte TatinUS$8.00
Valrhona banana and chocolate puddingUS$8.00
Floating IslandUS$8.00
with caramel sauce and fresh strawberries

Sides

Pommes FritesUS$5.00
Buttered SpinachUS$5.00
Pommes LandaisesUS$5.00
Cheese selection of the dayUS$10.00

What 3,404 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
4.8Service
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."

3,404 Reviews

P
Penny
San Francisco1 review
2.0
Dined 2 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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MStr VIP
Austin9 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 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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M
Melissa VIP
San Francisco25 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days 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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J
John
New Mexico3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days 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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R
Robert VIP
Palm Springs11 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 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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D
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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B
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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C
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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C
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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T
Tonino VIP
Hong Kong7 reviews
5.0
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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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 3404 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 11, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 19 times today

Order delivery or takeout

151 Noe Street, San Francisco, CA 94114

Additional information

Cross Street
Henry
Neighbourhood
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 JourUS$6.00

Fresh Butter Lettuce SaladUS$8.00

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

Charcuterie Plate With Housemade PatesUS$14.00

Haricot Vert SaladUS$11.00

Escargots en GueusailleUS$11.00

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

Entrees

Pan Seared Black Angus Filet MignonUS$34.00

Pan Seared Black Angus Hanger SteakUS$22.00

Bistro Coq au Vin in Red Wine SauceUS$19.00

Traditional Duck Leg ConfitUS$21.00

Pan Roasted Rack of LambUS$39.00

Pan Seared California Wild White Sea BassUS$24.00

Pan Seared Wild Alaskan HalibutUS$32.00

Three Grain Mixed Mushroom RisottoUS$17.00

Crispy Skin Rocky Jr Chicken BreastUS$18.00

Desserts

Vanilla creme bruleeUS$8.00

Valrhona chocolate fondantUS$8.00

Apple tarte TatinUS$8.00

Valrhona banana and chocolate puddingUS$8.00

Floating IslandUS$8.00

Sides

Pommes FritesUS$5.00

Buttered SpinachUS$5.00

Pommes LandaisesUS$5.00

Cheese selection of the dayUS$10.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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FAQs

Does L'Ardoise offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is L'Ardoise restaurant rated?

Is L'Ardoise currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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