L'ardoise

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KaySarah

Joined 3 years ago

Cozy & French. Cozy little neighborhood spot. French cuisine (and French service -- just fair, no hate comments please). Great place for a quiet date, very romantic, soft lighting.

- Heirloom tomato soup was yummy

- Goat cheese crostini with baked apple would have been better with crispy apples, but still good.

- Mushroom risotto was the only thing vegetarian on the menu and I was fine with that. It was terrific, but making out after dinner is prohibited after all those truffles.

- Very few wines by the glass, but the ones I tried were very good.

Doubt I will make another trip -- but I definitely recommend it.

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Joined 10 years ago

A cozy French bistro in Noe Valley serving up daily specials of traditional French cuisine.. In Short
Tucked away on a tree-lined corner of Noe Valley is this restaurant no bigger than a cafe. Waiters in suits mill about the rustic interior, which is filled with whimsical lamps, dark draperies and seating in full-table setting. Displayed wines are the focus as well as the chalkboard--the restaurant's namesake--which can be filled with specials or silly sayings. The meal choices offer just a handful of appetizers, entrees and sides yet pack a powerful punch with options such as escargots in garlic parsley sauce or almond-crusted barramundi with trumpet mushroom in a lobster reduction.