Cozy place and atmosphere. Located in the Castro / Duboce Area. Reservations are a must if one would like piece of mind seating. I came here today to celebrate a birthday. The birthday itself more than the dinner. The service here , I was served by a younger gentleman who politely went thru the menu , special appetizers Corn soup and a mushroom pastry, special entrees scallop rissottto , to even the non alcoholic beverages. The pastry flakey and the mushrooms whole if you like em that way. The corn soup was good. The beef filet was top notch. The duck confit was mids. The gravy sauce paired well and the duckleg didn't require a knife.The salad and the duck paired nicely. The skin was crispy. The potatoes tho crispier. The scallop risotto was bomb. The scallops tasted fresh as fresh and the lemon squeeze threw it above the bar. For dessert the floating island.

This was one of the best dining experiences we enjoyed while in san Francisco this past week. The restaurant is lovely with nice inside tables. Service was excellent and prices pretty reasonable given the excellent quality of the food. we ordered the salad with the white anchovies, the rack of lamb and the steak frites. The lamb was perfectly cooked and expertly seasoned and the potatoes were out of this world good. The steak frites may have been even better than the lamb. We will definitely be back!!!

Exceptional service and cozy ambiance. Wonderful food as well. What a gem. Will definitely come back.

Quite an unassuming spot from the outside, L'Ardoise Bistro is a cozy gem for great French food! It's definitely on the pricier side, but the taste and vibes of the spot really impressed me as someone who doesn't normally gravitate towards French food. The place was packed for dinner service on a Saturday night, so I'd recommend making a reservation in advance. We ordered the seasonal specials of the heirloom tomato salad and ribeye, as well as the coq au vin. They graciously split two of the dishes for us after knowing we wanted to share! I really loved the steak and tomato salad. The steak was a perfect medium rare and the potatoes on the side were also delicious and crispy. It came out to about ~$65pp after splitting two entrees and an appetizer. Will totally be back :)

Best duck confit ever, better than some of the ones I've had in Paris . Of course good wine as well. It has a romantic ambience and perfect for dates. The service is charming. Highly recommend!

Had the pleasure of dining at their restaurant again and it was still amazing experience. Loved the decor, loved the service all around, and loved the food from start to finish. Their warm goat cheese salad and their butter lettuce were a delight! Both salads were delicious on its own so you cannot go wrong choosing either. Or simply just get both! I got the ribeye this time and it was delicious in every bite. The ribeye was cooked to perfection and totally melt in my mouth! I also loved their crispy potatoes! Felt like I was eating fries ! I loved it. Off to finish up with their apple tartin which is always my favorite. Definitely try this place if you haven't yet!

My boyfriend invited me to L'Ardoise Bistro as a surprise dinner date after telling him that really missed french cuisine from home and this place really hit the nail on the head for me. The spot itself is small, tucked in Duboce, but has a very warm and inviting atmosphere, and although there is definitely a rustle and bustle of people, the restaurant itself never gets too loud. The service was also wonderful and fast, and the server was very kind. We started out with mushrooms that were covered in a buttery pesto green sauce. The dish was delicious and a perfect appetizer for what was to come. I then opted for a scallop and mashed potato dish which I loved. The scallops were seared to perfection, and the mashed potatoes were creamy and delicious. The true star of the show however, was my boyfriend's confit de canard, which was the best I've had in the states, and even rivaled some of the best I've had in France! The duck was perfectly seasoned and almost fall of the bone juicy and tender, so impeccably cooked. We finished off with a chocolate lava cake, which was delicious, but I could have done without the raspberry syrup (but that's mostly a personal opinion). Definitely one of my favorite spots in the city, and I can't wait to come back !

What a Marvelous gem in the city! Drove down for a dinner date night and was transported immediately to France. Once you walk in, you feel the coziness and warmth of this dim lit bistro. Such a beautiful setting with an energetic ambience. Everyone here is extremely attentive and friendly. The food is outstanding! So much balanced flavor in the dishes. We had the rib eye, butter lettuce salad, butternut squash soup of the day, spinach in buttered sauce side, and for dessert Creme brûlée. ALL of which was absolutely delicious. The glass of red Rhône wine was perfectly paired. I can't emphasize enough how refreshing it was to experience L' Ardoise. We will definitely return.

Was craving coq au vin and my dad said he was recommended to this place by his hairdresser! This place was amazing!!! Service was fast and inside was decorated like a traditional French bistro. Coq au vin - BEST I have ever had. The chicken was so tender and flavorful. The mashed potatoes were buttery and smooth as well. Rissoto - so so good. Literally cooked to perfection and still had a good bite to the pasta. The mushrooms were so tender and base was creamy!! Steak & frites - super tender and cooked to perfect. Great sear and crust + the potatoes were so good w/ this dish. Frites - kind of like in n out fries which I loved!! Super addicting and great side dish! Love the area this place is in and super cute bistro. Will be back!!!