L'Ardoise Bistro is one of the best french restaurants in San Francisco for dinner, especially if you want a strong option in Noe Valley.
Here's what Noe Valley regulars seem to have agreed on quietly: L'Ardoise Bistro is a French bistro operating at a price point that makes no logical sense for San Francisco, and nobody's in a rush to broadcast that.
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“L'Ardoise Bistro is worth putting on the shortlist for Escargots de Bourgogne and Foie Gras Terrine—the two orders to build a first visit around.”
crispy skin, seasonal vegetables, red wine reduction
Start with the dishes below, drawn from the restaurant details and TastyPals notes available on this page. L'Ardoise Bistro is listed in the Good value price range. Menus, availability, and prices can change, so confirm current details before visiting.
crispy skin, seasonal vegetables, red wine reduction
burgundy wine, mushrooms, pearl onions, bacon lardons
lemon beurre blanc, roasted root vegetables
L'Ardoise Bistro is a clean first click in Noe Valley in San Francisco when you want a french option you can trust. Escargots de Bourgogne and Foie Gras Terrine also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 790 Google reviews.
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Share what you ordered and who it is best forFor now, L'Ardoise Bistro holds a 9.4 rating across 790 Google reviews.
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L'Ardoise Bistro is a French restaurant located in Noe Valley, San Francisco. Here's what Noe Valley regulars seem to have agreed on quietly: L'Ardoise Bistro is a French bistro operating at a price point that makes no logical sense for San Francisco, and nobody's in a rush to broadcast that.
L'Ardoise Bistro is best for cheap eats, neighborhood, dinner, local. L'Ardoise Bistro is a clean first click in Noe Valley in San Francisco when you want a french option you can trust. Escargots de Bourgogne and Foie Gras Terrine also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 790 Google reviews.
L'Ardoise Bistro is in the Good value price range (value). Google rating: 9.4 from 790 reviews
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L'Ardoise Bistro holds a 9.4 Google rating from 790 reviews. L'Ardoise Bistro is a clean first click in Noe Valley in San Francisco when you want a french option you can trust. Escargots de Bourgogne and Foie Gras Terrine also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 790 Google reviews.
L'Ardoise Bistro is located at 151 Noe St, San Francisco, CA 94114, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.
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