L'Ardoise

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   Bill

   VIP

   San Francisco

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   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 23 February 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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   CARRIE

   San Francisco

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on 20 February 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 19 February 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 16 February 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 15 February 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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   Michael

   VIP

   Atlanta

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on 15 February 2025

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

   Not my first time at L’Ardoise; I love it here. For Valentine’s Day, the Prix Fixe menu was especially wonderful. As always, food, wine, and service were excellent. However, I must rate this at four rather than five stars as my partner has a gluten allergy. I noted this on the reservation and again when the restaurant reached out to me to confirm my reservation. I wanted to be sure the Prix Fixe menu would be okay for him. Since the restaurant did not mention anything about it in response, I assumed all would go off without a hitch. Unfortunately, once we sat, the server went through the gluten-free options with my partner and it was pretty limiting (off of an already limited Prix Fixe menu). There were only three options for Appetizers, Entrees, and Desserts to begin with. For the appetizer and entree, he had only one choice. Luckily, two of the dessert options were GF, so I chose one and he chose the other so we could share them. He also could not have the amuse-bouche, which was sad, because it was divine (silver lining: I got to eat his, so I got two). The server and team were sympathetic and offered sincere apologies, which I appreciate. However, my partner was (rightfully) frustrated by the lack of options. It did not ruin our Valentine’s Day dinner, but it certainly impacted it in a negative way. I hope moving forward that L’Ardoise will consider gluten-free folks and incorporate more options for them (or at least be more vocal in the reservation process when guests indicate food allergies prior to sitting down to a Prix Fixe menu that is $120 a person). The staff was kind and the complimentary dessert wine they sent was appreciated. I am leaving this review with sincere hopes it will make a positive impact on how the restaurant operates moving forward, not to be a complainer. I do love L’Ardoise and hope to be back soon, though I do hope that next time will be even better (especially for my partner). Thank you!
   

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   Kevin

   VIP

   San Francisco

   37 reviews

   5.0

   37 reviews

   Dined on 15 February 2025

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

   The food and waitstaff are always the best we go there quite often.
   

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   Doug

   San Francisco

   39 reviews

   5.0

   39 reviews

   Dined on 9 February 2025

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

   Good food, reasonably priced with great service.
   

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    Kenton

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 6 February 2025

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

    Had a wonderful time this past evening. The food was excellent and while it's a side, the spinach was amazing. We both really enjoyed ourselves and the pacing of the dinner and experience was perfect. A little pricey on the wine side (not a lot of reasonable options), but otherwise we had a great time.
    

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