I am a self-professed Francophile who has been visiting Paris several times a year for many years. Without fail, I drag a group of friends to L'Ardoise on every trip. The menu changes with whatever the chef finds at the markets that day, and it never disappoints. Every meal showcases ingredients at their freshest, prepared with creativity, restraint, and a deep respect for classic French cuisine. What keeps drawing me back, however, is more than the food. There is an authenticity here that has become increasingly rare. The dishes are never contrived or designed for social media. Instead, they celebrate the simple elegance of French cooking, where impeccable ingredients and flawless execution speak for themselves. If you want to experience the kind of neighborhood bistro Parisians treasure, rather than a restaurant catering primarily to tourists, L'Ardoise is as close to perfect as it gets. read more

Friendly staff. Food was so so... bit salty to my taste, but good overall... I would say nothing stood out.. read more

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Everything was amazing. Service was great. Staff spoke English which helped with the experience.

The Food was amazing and the service was pleasurable and personal the space had a cute local ambiance and it was all reasonably priced

Delicious food, friendly service. Reasonable prices especially for the quality. One of my favorite places on my visit to Paris.

this was such a pleasant and delicious dinner. the service was fantastic. the wine selection is great. this was one of the best steak dishes I have ever had. it melts in your mouth. highly recommend read more

L'Ardoise - French Near Me - Paris, 75

Still fabulous in 2023, even after Covid fiasco. Dinner was fantastic and so was the server. We had the squid with Risotto and was surprised by how tender the squid was. The Risotto had tons of flavor. Excellent. We also had the lamb with Ratatouille and it was quite good. The restaurant was packed but they had some space downstairs. This is a great choice for great gourmet food at a reasonable price. I attached some photos. read more

L'Ardoise - Squid and Risotto - French Near Me - Paris, 75

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This place is amazing!! The food was excellent, the best beef bourguignon I've even had! The servers were so nice and I loved every minute of our lunch. read more

Amazing restaurant for its quality and price and receiving a Michelin star restaurant quality for the fraction of the price. read more

L'Ardoise - French Near Me - Paris, 75

The food was fantastic. There were four of us eating, every single dish was delicious. Rarely do you go to a restaurant where everything tastes good, this is the exception. They have a fantastic special starter of scallop, ceviche. The fish was perfectly cooked, the beef is tender very well cooked. All four of us had different desserts which were great. Finally, the service was just right, just enough attention, but not too much. read more

The food is great. Price is good. However, the store is small, so it is very tight on seats. You basically eating so closely with your next neighbor. read more

L'Ardoise - Fish with zucchini cheese crispy on top. - French Near Me - Paris, 75

Small bistro located near place vendôme in Paris. Serving homemade-like French cuisine at fairly reasonable prices (comparatively speaking). Tried their specials of the day with beef ravioli in chicken broth, grilled venison with potato purée, and a cheese plate. Pretty good fare, but the venison was slightly under seasoned. The Côtes du Rhône wine was a good pairing. read more

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the food was amazing the service was as well we had a breaded fried goat cheese appetizer and the mail was steak au olive per haps the best I have had. the wine was a Paullisc as we concluded with a fresh now baked apple tart. read more

I came here with a friend on a Saturday evening in December 2019. The restaurant is located a short walk from the Avenue des Champs-Élysées. It's definitely a very touristy restaurant, unsurprisingly given its location, but that's not to say you won't have a nice (if a little expensive) dining experience. During our meal, almost every table around us was occupied by fellow foreigners, and the servers all spoke English well. The restaurant was empty when we arrived around 10 minutes after they opened for dinner service, although it filled up later on. We were seated immediately despite not having a reservation and opted for the prix fixe dinner menu at just under 40€ per person (although subsequently our purchase of alcohol bumped it up) for an appetizer, a main, and a dessert. In addition to the menu, they had a few specials du jour in each category. I wound up ordering specials for my whole meal; I got the seabass ravioi for the appetizer, the duck pie for the main course, and the crêpes Suzette for dessert. I wasn't blown away by the appetizer and the dessert. The raviolis were served in a combination of fish soup and lardons that I found too salty. The crêpes were decent, but having spent a few uninterrupted weeks in Paris at this point, I'd had plenty of delectable desserts and this one just didn't register in comparison. Based on the appetizer and the dessert alone I'd probably have given L'Ardoise just 3 stars instead of 4, but my main dish, the duck pie, was absolutely fantastic. The duck pie consisted of a filling of both duck confit and duck foie gras, as well as apricots. I am a huge fan of the combination of sweet and savory, and the duck and the apricots just really, really worked for me. The duck meat was tender and flavorful, and the mushroom sauce rounded everything out beautifully. The portions were generous, and I was comfortably full by the end of the meal. L'Ardoise is a convenient and cozy place to have some good French cuisine after a day of touristing in Paris. If you arrive early enough you probably don't have to make a reservation, but if you've got a group or are planning on arriving after 7:30 PM on a weekend, it's probably safer to do so. read more

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We asked our hotel front desk for a recommendation for something in walking distance. They recommended L'Ardoise. First of all, we toured the Champagne region and two Champagne houses so we had a great time during the day. We were hungry and ready for dinner. It's mostly a seafood restaurant which isn't a positive for us. The seating is extraordinarily tight. The poor person who has to sit inside cannot easily get out if they have to use the restroom. They help you get in and out which is nice. This is a two or three course restaurant. The choices are somewhat limited and sound better than what you get. The presentation is nice, but, the food is average at best. After recovering the bill, I was compelled to leave a three star instead of four. We did not have drinks and it was 82 € for 2 two course meals. read more

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While walking around the area, my friends & I didn't know what to eat so we randomly found L'Ardoise. After enjoying a meal here, now I understand why it is Michelin recommended! The food was amazing from beginning to end! The foie gras, duck, bacon/escargot ravioli & crime brûlée that my friends & I ordered did not disappoint! All the dishes were delicious and perfect to taste. The duck & pasta were a hearty portion. All the dishes had good textures and flavors that were rich, but not over-empowering. And I loved he fact that the crime brûlée had a touch of orange blossom flavor to it. With that being said, just letting you know the lunch & dinner menus are pre-fixe but well worth the cost! And service was great so kudos to them! read more

Found another great little modern french cuisine place thanks to my fellow Yelpers. It's tucked away just behind the Westin. For 38 EU they do 3 course fixe price menu. Nice variety of dishes to choose from, so all in your party should be happy. The place is very small, and has seating on the main floor and basement. Reservations are required to sit on the main floor. The basement seating is very hot and stuffy, and no one wants to sit down there. So you will likely end up there if they are busy and you are a walk in. We had reservations, so only had to wait about 10 min for a main floor table to open. We were delighted with our choices, as all were delicious, or better. Starters: for her, Snails and mushrooms in puff pastry...very tasty, but a bit too much oil in for my own taste. For me, Tartar, with diced squid, mango and crispy bacon. Sound like an odd combo, but it was delicious​..the salty crunchy bacon, set off well with the mango and beef, while the tiny squid dice gave a nice texture. Mains:. For her, the most wonderful cod dish either of us have ever had. Firstly, the cod was cooked perfect, juicy and succulent; bedded on perfect mashed potatoes, which where in a sea of fabulose saffron broth. (At least that was what we thought it was). Amazing! For me: I was eyeing the braised beef cheeks, and then saw the fillet in red wine sauce. I usually never order steak out, because frankly I make the most amazing steaks at home. However, I thought I must try french style at least once. So I ordered the filet mignon with a type of fancy French scalloped potatoes on top. It was good, but not the most tender filet I have had, nor nothing​ I could not make at home. The table next to us had the beef cheeks, and that looked like the better choice. Dessert:. For her, honey and whipped creme with strawberries. For me, chocolate wedge mouse and caramel ice cream. She really liked her strawberries​, but the creme was pretty sweet. I loved my chocolate mousse and caramel ice cream, and the almond lace cookies they served with it went perfectly. read more

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One of my better dining experiences in Paris. I didn't have any issue securing a table here since I was alone and didn't even need reservations. I saw walk-in's getting rejected at the door when dinner hit a high at around 7:30-8pm. The waitress was SUPER nice, spoke English and explained the menu for me in English. I started off with a local white wine and they gave me some bread with yogurt sauce, which were both ok. I looked around and saw an eclectic mix-- a young American couple having a romantic meal, some Brits and German businessmen who seemed to come here every time on their business trip, and of course, some more Americans. For the starter, I chose the terrine of foie gras, pork and truffle with arugula on the side. Pork was on the salty side, but foie gras was creamy and I don't think my palate was refined enough to taste subtle hints of truffle. You had to add about 6-8 Euros more for this starter, which was fine. The crabcakes looked good, but I could get that at home. The sweet jam on the side was one of the best I've had-- subtle in sweetness and went well with the saltiness of the pork in the terrine. I had the cod and I forgot what vegetables were underneath, but they were very soft and like parsnips? Turnips? The cod was a huge filet that was a bit overcooked, but I don't mind since I like fish. The sauce went really well with it. I couldn't resist their creme brulee, which was served in a little bell jar with a latch. I loved it so much since it was light and the consistency wasn't too thick or too runny and it wasn't too sweet for me. I left feeling a good amount of full, not like I couldn't move, but very satisfied with my meal. The 3 course meal is only 36 Euros and my wine was about 4-6 Euros. I'd come here again on my next trip for Paris... read more

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Service was great , food was even better !! The food was just want you expect for French Cuisine it was rich creamy and yummy on the palate. read more

We arrived a little early so we had to wait and walk around town before being seated, we did however, get the first seat by the window. The decor is very well done. My husband said the lobster salad he had was the best thing he ever tasted. He also had the duck plate which was very tasty. I of course had the veal. It was another fabulous meal in Paris. The service was excellent. Our waitress was excellent and very patient when I tried to speak French. As long as you make an attempt to speak French, they are extremely kind and pleasant. read more

L'Ardoise - Veal with mashed potatoes - French Near Me - Paris, 75

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Best meal of my whole trip to Paris and I ate at a michelin star restaurant. You need to try the crème brûlée--best I've ever had. Great service, small intimate place, you have to try this place!!!!!! read more

Great menu. I would definitely come back because the food is excellent. Don't expect to get top notch service.

Came here for dinner on my last day in paris with my husband. This restaurant is located very close to the Lourve. We arrived with a reservation at 7pm and they sat us downstairs in a table that is very roomy and could easily fits 4 people, already loving the restaurant at this stage. I ordered the snails and mushroom in a puff pastry dough with a creamy sauce and man it was so delicious! For dinner i ordered the duck breast with carmelized pear and I honestly think it was the best duck I ever had in my life! My husband ordered the pork with mushroom and the pork was so tender and nicely cooked it literally melts in your mouth! Service was very good through out our meal, our server spoke good enough English to be able to communicate with us but when I heard another table asked her to explain some dishes she had difficulty to translate, but she apologized for her bad English which I thought was so cute, we should be the one to apologize for not speaking any French.. Also the restaurant has no ac but so does most places in paris. Some people complained that each tables are too close to each other but to me they are just like restaurants in manhattan, so do not worry about that. The decor of the restaurant is very chic and modern with black and purple and brick wall as the theme. I highly recommend this restaurant!! read more

L'Ardoise is one of my favorite restaurants in Paris. The food is fantastic, and the atmosphere is perfect for a romantic night out but also quite family-friendly. The service is top-notch, and the wine list is excellent. From the artichoke soup to the Paris Brest dessert, everything was delicious. I highly recommend L'Ardoise to anyone looking for a quality dining experience in Paris. read more

Make a reservation, for sure. Very small, with unbelievable Foie Gras. Main course of Cod in Ratoiulli. Has returning American business. Short hours. Limited space! read more

Found this establishment of Yelp and so glad we did. Top notch food, drinks and service. We felt bad for the waiter running up and down the stairs and helping all the tables in the lower level. I started with froi gras, first time trying that and I don't understand what's so special and I didn't care for it but the presentation was nice. The beef cheeks were delightful and so tender. Ended with the pumpkin creme brulee. The best meal we had in Paris!! read more

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Very intimate venue. The food was so flavorful and the service excellent. Family run business where they pay attention to their customers. I will be back when I return to Paris. read more

Best meal in Paris or London! The snails with the bacon wrapped in pastry was amazing. Rich but delicate. I love escargot, and this was the most delicious I have ever had. The fillet with potatoes was incredible. Great flavor. The fillet wasn't as tender as some I have had but probably the flavor was better. The wine sauce was perfect. I had a Kir Royal which was tangy and delicious, and the red wine of the day which was nice and dry with a bit of spice and complemented my steak. You cannot beat this meal! 38 deer for a 3 course meal in Paris is fair. And the food is really good. True Parisian food. So glad we could eat here!! Chocolate slab with caramel ice cream. Oh my. Save room!! read more

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Best French meal of the trip. In a tiny space, close to the Tuileries. Run by a friendly mother, daughter, and father chef. My son's burrata was delicious, my food gras was perfect. I ordered the duck, which was fantastic, like the size of a huge pork chop. The Apple galette with vanilla ice cream was delicious. Highly recommended. read more

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Wonderful experience! The restaurant was Paris chic and cozy at the same time. The waitress welcoming and the food was tres magnifique! The escargot with mushroom ravioli was sooooo delicious and the veal with ratouille amazing. My mother in law each time she visited Paris from NY went to this hidden gem. She raved about this restaurant in Paris and said we must go. Glad she insisted! Thanks Mom M read more

Reservations are a must here, though they do accept walk ins, but on this night walk ins were offered a table 2 hours later. It's a very small establishment. The tables are squeezed in together to maximize seating capacity. So to get inside the table, they had to pull the table out, you squeeze in and sit, then move the table back in, kinda like a jigsaw puzzle. So most likely you'll be within an elbow's distance from a couple next to you. Everyone didn't seem to mind this very closeness. There is also some more seating downstairs too. It's a fixed €35 three course meal. You choose one of each, appetizer, main, then finally a dessert. Some of the more extravagant plates may require extra euros. So all in all, with a drink and water (yes water is charged). your meal will be around €50. I started off with the ravioli with septs, bacon and foie gras. Wow!! Loved it, nice buttery cream. And when I say bacon, it's more like a prosciutto. Great starter. Cod filet with artichoke base. Very comforting food. Pretty decent. Fish was grilled and it cut through nicely, nice and flaky. For dessert, I went with their house special and their recommendation, the hazelnut soufflé. Again another wow! Man I would just come back for the soufflé itself. It's that good. The ambiance was great, despite the tightness that some might feel a little awkward. The servers looked disorganized several times, trying to juggle between checking in guests to taking in orders. And what do you If you have 2 wine glasses and a bottle to bring to a table with just two hands? Well you hold both glasses in both hands and stick the bottle under your armpit. It was pretty funny how the servers can be creative. The servers were very friendly, and yah they looked hawt, and were English friendly too. Yes, it's a great place to take a date or a small party, usually 3 or less, again recommend doing a reservation ahead of time. read more

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I'll admit that I was a bit nervous when I saw that all of the other glowing reviews were in English. I am so so SO glad I did not let this sway me, as I'm now at a loss for how to describe how incredible, how delectable, how perfectly French my meal was at L'Ardoise. Before you read on, stop for a moment to look at the three photos I uploaded. (Pause for biz photo drooling) ... Now trust that my meal managed to taste eleventy billion times better than it looks, which is not easy by anyone's standards. I loved the small, dark setting, the hip antique incandescent light bulbs, the chalkboard walls on which the daily menu was scribbled, the 100% French mentality, (yes, that includes the servers as well as the menu. If you don't know French, you better learn how to order before coming here!) the set-menus, and of course the stunning, stunning, stunning food. You're bound to spend far more money then you wanted, but you'd do it again a thousand times if you knew your meal would stick with you for years to come. You're in Paris. Splurge. read more

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L'Ardoise is a very solid restaurant. All the food here was decent and not offensive in any way. They have set meals here which are decent deals. Salmon tartare appetizer: This was decent. It was strange to taste such asian flavors in this dish which include ginger, leek, and citrus. Crab cakes: This was more like a crab croquette as the meat was mixed with cheese and batter. Though this was deep fried well, I was expecting more of a true crab cake so keep that in mind. Lamb Stew: This dish was massive and was definitely more than enough to fill me up. The flavors were good and was very reminiscent of home-cooking, as I've made a very similar dish in the past myself. Duck: This was a solid dish though the risotto was a bit undercooked. Creme Brulee: Decent Chocolate Mousse: This mousse was extremely rich. I wish they would have whisked it a bit longer to "fluff" it up. The flavor itself was good though. Service was solid and we didn't encounter any pretentious service here. Give this place a shot. 3.5 stars. read more

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So good! Everything was so tasty! (A little too salty but I would still give this place a 5-star). All the appetizers we ordered were good, loved my sardines especially. As for main, I had their special of the night- frog legs! Was so so so good! It also came with a side of salad in a separate bowl. The cold soufflé was so refreshing, crème brûlée was not super sweet like other places, it was done just right. The service was ok. The place was really small, so cramped. Their a/c was either broken or they just didn't have one, don't wear too much when you go. read more

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4.5 stars This was my second visit (took place in December '10) and it didn't disappoint ! I was there for lunch this time and it's as busy as it is for dinner. Reservations strongly recommended. You better be hungry because you have to order the prix fixe (35 euros, a good value given that you get three dishes). You do get a lot of options to pick among appetizers, entrees and desserts though; there really are things for everyone on their often changing and extensive menu. For appetizers, we ordered the tuna tartare and the wild mushrooms raviolis in a creamy sauce (which were out of this world - favorite dish I had last year). I really liked the brandade de morue, it was beautifully executed. The filet de boeuf de salers was great too. I will definitely go back next year when I am over in France for the Christmas break. read more

L'Ardoise - Menu - French Near Me - Paris, 75

The food here was soooo amazing! All three meals were absolutely delicious. Appetizers - I had the lobster ravioli and my husband had the shrimp croquettes. Both were absolutely delicious and cooked to perfection. Main Course - I had the pork cheeks cooked in a red wine reduction sauce and my husband had the lamp chops. Both were absolutely delicious.. but the pork cheeks.. OMG.. one of the most amazing things I've ever had. Wish I could have just ONE MORE BITE! Yum!!! Desserts - I had the white chocolate cake and my husband had the chocolate mousse. They were delicious and a perfect end to the perfect meal! Oh.. did I mention how delicious the food was!!! Definitely try this place. Reservations recommended. read more

L'Ardoise - The most amazing pork cheeks and mushrooms with red wine sauce and lamb chops. Yum! - French Near Me - Paris, 75

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Found this place on yelp and decided to try it out based on the photos, reviews and close proximity to the hotel. We were told it fills up pretty quickly so we had the concierge make us a reservation. We arrived right on time and the place was packed. There are only 2 rows of tables tightly pressed together. For anyone to get in or out, the waitress needs to pull the whole table segment out so you can enter and sit. Cramped, but charming. Had the foie gras starter, and the duck "hot pocket " entree. The foie gras was delicious, the entrew was just "eh". Its a fixed price menu for €38, which includes dessert. I had the pistachio cake which was the winner for me. Overall a decent experience and food. I don't know why people keep giving it 5 stars as there are better places out there. 1 big complaint : when your menu only has 5 entrees, and you happen to be out of 2 of them, it's probably a good idea to share that in the beginning. "I'll have the chicken fricasse." "So sorry, were out of the chicken tonight ". "Okay, I'll go with the lamb." "Oh, we're out of that too..... " read more

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Too bad that zero star doesnt exist, otherwise i would love to give zero stars instead of one star. I didn't have a chance to try the food here because of the racism we experienced from the staff and customers. The zero star is for the racism that the restaurant staff gave us. If you're Asian, you must avoid this restaurant. read more

L'Ardoise - French Near Me - Paris, 75

Came here for dinner because I was staying nearby and saw it on Yelp. Overall the meal was ok, but we sat downstairs and it felt awkward the whole time. The service was a bit slow and the place was very quite so we felt like we had to whisper the whole time. The food itself was good, I had a steak, which came out a little too well done for my taste. read more

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Hands down my favorite brasserie in all of Paris. Do not expect fancy but do expect great French food with great service to Back it up. All tucked away on a tiny back street. I would highly recommend you go with the daily special and let them guide you through your meal. read more

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