Villon

Villon reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   April

   San Francisco6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 23 February 2025

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

   Excellent meal and ambiance, always a consistent experience eating here. We were really surprised to learn that Villon had stopped dinner service as this is my husbands favorite restaurant for dinner before the shows at Orpheum and Golden Gate theatres, for the delicious innovative dishes. We went for breakfast on a Saturday and as usual the service, food and ambiance were excellent. Would highly recommend, the price point is worth it. We were pleased to learn that the restaurant is working on reopening dinner service - we will be back for dinner when they do.
   

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   Anna

   San Francisco2 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on 15 February 2025

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

   We did the Valentine’s Day tasting menu. It came out about $550 for two people with the wine pairing. The staff were wonderful and the space is cute, but that’s about where the positives end. The food was extremely basic, something you would almost expect to find in a diner. It was clearly pre-made several hours in advance, and some of the seafood had a little leathery crust on top, like they’d been sitting out or in the fridge for a while. Unacceptable for the price point. The bouillabaisse was basically just seafood sitting on a plate colored with a tiny bit of broth, but there wasn’t enough to use a spoon. The starter salad was a lettuce heart cut in quarters with some mayo-based thick dressing. The wine pairing included 2 to 3 ounce pours, which, for the extra $65 charge, was woefully inadequate. We really wanted to like this place, but we are never coming back for dinner!
   

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   Eric VIP

   San Diego2 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on 15 February 2025

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

   Valentine menu was a joke ! Food felt not fresh Charged 150 per person Wine tasting was not worth the money ($60) Definitely not recommended
   

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   William

   New York City1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 26 January 2025

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

   When we go to San Francisco this is our favorite lunch spot.
   

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   Anne

   San Francisco3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 19 January 2025

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

   A somewhat different breakfast entree - smoked polenta with pork, cilantro and seasonings. Delicious and unique. Almost better still - the best hot tea I've ever had in a restaurant. The tea itself was superior English breakfast blend but it was served truly HOT in a double-walled metal teapot with loose tea leaves infused in a basket, and the second large ceramic cup of tea was as hot and perfectly brewed as the first. As an inveterate tea-drinker, believe me when I say this was a completely singular presentation in my (usually somewhat disappointing) experience. THANK YOU.
   

   VillonResponded on 20 January 2025

   Hello Anne, Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're delighted you enjoyed the unique breakfast and tea experience. We look forward to welcoming you back
   

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   Kay VIP

   San Francisco23 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 18 January 2025

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

   Wonderful pre theater and birthday lunch with 5 friends. We love Villon! Great service, very good food, lovely calm environment. Worth the cost.
   

   VillonResponded on 20 January 2025

   Hello Kay, Thank you for your kind review! We're thrilled to hear that our staff made your birthday lunch special. We look forward to celebrating more memorable moments with you in the future
   

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   Kimberly

   San Francisco1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 27 December 2024

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

   Great ambiance, service & experience overall. Steak tartare had an unusual twist with sesame and it was very delicious!
   

   VillonResponded on 2 January 2025

   Hello Kimberly, Thank you for your thoughtful feedback! We’re delighted you enjoyed the ambiance, service, and overall experience. It’s wonderful to hear you appreciated our unique take on the steak tartare with sesame—your kind words mean so much to us. We hope to welcome you back soon for another memorable dining experience.
   

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   John

   San Diego14 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 26 December 2024

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

   Had a wonderful quiet and relaxing lunch with friends here. Great cocktails and the service was excellent. Loved the artistic ambience and setting.
   

   VillonResponded on 2 January 2025

   Hello John, Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed a quiet and relaxing lunch with friends, along with our great cocktails and excellent service. Your appreciation of our artistic ambiance and setting means so much to us. We look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable visit soon.
   

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   Pallavi VIP

   San Francisco6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 25 December 2024

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

   A Proper Christmas Day Brunch at San Francisco’s Proper Hotel’s Villon’s beautiful dining room 🎄❤️ Chef Jason Fox’s Dim Sum and his Milk Tea Tiramisu are beyond exquisite 😋😍 Amazing service by the staff as well ❤️ Highly recommend this experience and restaurant 😍
   

   VillonResponded on 2 January 2025

   Hello Pallavi, Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed Christmas Day Brunch at Villon and Chef Jason Fox’s exquisite creations. Your kind words about the Dim Sum, Milk Tea Tiramisu, and our attentive service mean the world to us. We’re so glad we could make your holiday special and look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable experience.
   

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    Philip VIP

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 25 December 2024

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

    Lovely place and the food was very good. Just it’s in a lousy neighborhood. Once you get there it’s great.
    

    VillonResponded on 26 December 2024

    Hello Philip, Thank you for your kind words about our food and ambiance! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed your visit and found it worthwhile once you arrived. We understand that the surrounding neighborhood may not add to the experience, but we’re grateful you gave us a chance to showcase what we offer inside. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another great visit!
    

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