L'Ardoise

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   Leslye

   New York City

   4 reviews

   3.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   I had not been back since before Covid and though it is a charming French bistro it was somewhat disappointing. There was a table of 5 behind us where on gentleman was extremely loud and made it difficult for us to carry on a conversation. The special first course had tiny pieces of lobster that you didn’t even taste it. The main course though lovely presented was not hot. The apple tartin was nothing special and could have easily skipped it. The staff were very attentive and friendly which helped to make the evening pleasant but will not be in a rush to return.
   

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   John

   San Francisco

   12 reviews

   5.0

   12 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent food and perfect ambiance! I thought that I was back in Paris! Loved it!
   

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   Alexander

   San Francisco

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 10, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Superb menu options and fantastic wine list. Hangar steak and Mary’s chicken were delicious and prepared to perfection. Mildly noisy for a Saturday night. Server was knowledgeable and attentive . Nice quiet location and dining room layout made for a romantic experience .
   

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   Tom

   San Francisco

   10 reviews

   4.0

   10 reviews

   Dined on November 9, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The Brussels Sprouts Salad, Charcuterie Plate, and the duck breast with raspberry sauce were all excellent and truly reminiscent of meals in Paris.
   

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   Eric

   San Francisco

   1 review

   vip
   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 9, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Love this place. Had friends visiting from New York, and they raved about it.
   

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   FerminG

   Los Angeles

   2 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on November 9, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Wonderfully charming and romantic in such a beautiful neighborhood surrounded. We enjoyed the amazing specials and great service on a lovely anniversary night.
   

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   Tim

   San Francisco

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 8, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This is such a great experience, the hidden gem that they are, the atmosphere, the excellent service. My only qualms really are that my friend's steak looked like an afterthought on a giant plate of fries. She said she wouldn't order that again, I tried the steak, it was good, but too small a portion for the price, and looked even smaller next to that mountain of fries. I had the duck special which was outstanding, and easily 2x the meat portion she got. They had a wine special opening a nicer bottle of burgundy to do by the glass which was a treat...until the itty bitty 4oz pour. For the price of an evening here it's usually good value, but maybe stay away from glasses and get a bottle instead as the glass pours are too small. And get the duck, not the steak.
   

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   RANDALL

   New York City

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on November 8, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food well prepared, service attentive , ambiance friendly. Very enjoyable evening meal
   

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   FredF

   Los Angeles

   18 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   18 reviews

   Dined on November 2, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Very quaint small restaurant in a residential neighborhood. Excellent food, wine selection, and impeccable service. Definitely on our list for the next SF visit
   

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    Steve

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on October 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    my favorite French restaurant in SF. Food, ambience, service excellent. Parking is not always easy but worth finding. Appetizers, mains and desserts wonderful. Wine list excellent too.
    

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