L'Ardoise Bistro

"Tucked away in Duboce triangle, this sliver of a bistro is named after the chalkboard on the sidewalk, calling out the daily specials. Chef and owner Thierry Clement grew up near Sancerre and stays close to the classics. Go when you’re craving comforting coq au vin or steak frites, or want to get cozy with a date." - Dianne de Guzman, Eater Staff

"Technically tucked away in Duboce Triangle, this intimate bistro is worth crossing Market for — especially if you’re in the mood for duck confit. The name “L’Ardoise” refers to the telltale chalkboard that sits on the sidewalk outside. Chef-owner Thierry Clement is originally from the French Alps, and he’s been quietly serving steak frites, coq au vin, and tiger-prawn ravioli to the neighborhood for a decade." - Becky Duffett

"L’Ardoise Bistro is a cozy, red velvet curtain-accented French bistro on a quaint corner in Duboce Triangle. Think of this place like Hopper’s Nighthawks come to life, but the Paris edition. The menu is a collection of classic French bistro dishes, like fall-apart duck confit with pommes landaises, creamy tiger prawn ravioles, and mushroom risotto. Everything is well-executed, and seems perfectly designed to evoke nostalgic feelings of life in the French countryside. Whatever you do, don’t skip out on the floating island dessert—which is the lightest fluffiest meringue on the planet, covered with almonds, condensed milk, and strawberry." - lani conway, julia chen 1, ricky rodriguez

"L’Ardoise is a cozy French bistro in Duboce Triangle that looks just like a quaint spot in  Montmartre. Think of this place as your standby for fancy date nights featuring dark leather booths, endless glasses of malbec, and a candle-lit interior that will make you reminisce about your weekend in Paris. The menu is a collection of classic French dishes, like a fall-apart duck confit with pommes landaises, creamy tiger prawn ravioles, and mushroom risotto that will inspire a move to the French countryside (but won’t steal the show from the main attraction—your date). Just whatever you do, don’t skip out on the floating island dessert—it’s the fluffiest meringue we’ve ever had, and it’s covered with almonds, condensed milk, and strawberry." - Julia Chen 1, Lani Conway, Ricky Rodriguez

"L’Ardoise often snags a spot on romantic restaurant roundups, and the French bistro is still charming with outdoor tables." - Becky Duffett