I have to agree with the other reviewer. This is a very small restaurant but it was highly recommended by the concierge and WOW. Our meal was delicious. The menu is a big chalkboard that the waitress carries to your table. Everything we ordered was melt in your mouth delicious and I did not see one plate being picked up that had a morsel left. Reservations are a must as people were standing in line to get in. We are non French speaking, but with the help of other patrons we managed just fine. My mouth is watering just thinking of our meal. read more

For 35 euros, you get to choose a starter, entree, and desert. Yes, it's a little pricey, but for the quantity and quality of food you're getting, it is totally worth it. Here are my three items: 1) Snails, Mushrooms, and Bacon - They were all wrapped up in a flaky dough covering. The snails were cooked flawlessly and were perfect with the mushrooms and bacon! 2) Duck Roasted Filet - This dish came with two big pieces of roasted duck. When I took my first bite, I immediately thought I was eating the best cooked duck ever! The skin had a nice crunch, the fat was oozing with flavor, and the meat itself was tender and juicy. I also loved the white asparagus that came with it; they were perfect with the buttery sauce! A definite must order! 3) Chocolate Mousse and Mascarpone - This desert was a little too rich for me. I was done with this dish after a couple bites, but I was already full from my entree so I didn't mind. Quick Tips: - I came here on a Thursday at around 7pm and I was seated right away even though I had no reservations. - The menu changes on a daily basis! read more

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Outstanding intimate upscale French bistro! 2 thumbs way up. The appetizer and main course we're both incredible. I wanted more! I will be back for sure read more

L'Ardoise - Turbot with mashed litigates - French Near Me - Paris, 75

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This was our first French meal in Paris and it did not disappoint! A mere 5 minute walk from our hotel, L'Ardoise is in a little alley away from the big avenues and perfect for a quiet evening. It seemed like a lot of tourists knew about this place so don't let it deter you, it's still very local and very good. As Yelpers have said, restaurant is tiny and you are literally sitting elbow to elbow with people. We got there at 7 and after we were seated the restaurant filled up. They had a prix fixe for 39 €. I wanted the scallops but they ran out so I ordered the anchovies, chicken fricasee and Nutella crepes for dessert. Anchovies, tomato pulp, tapenade and strained yogurt: I wanted something different and this was definitely different. I liked how the anchovies were a little bit salty which contrasted with the blandness of the yogurt. Chicken fricassee with white wine sauce, mushroom risotto: Chicken thighs that had a crispy skin with white wine sauce. I had to be careful not to eat too much of the sauce because it was so rich but the mushroom risotto was perfectly creamy and mushroom-y. Crepes with Nutella blown cake, banana sorbet: There were at least 8 layers of crepes with Nuttella filling, sliced like a cake. I really liked this a lot! I am a Nutella fan and this was a perfect way to finish off the meal - banana sorbet was also very good. A solid place for a quiet dinner and I would definitely go back to try the duck or scallops. read more

This is an excellent option for a casual meal at a good price point. No frills and it was extremely close to our hotel; so it was perfect for a low key first or last night dinner in Paris. Food: Crab cake with spicy sauce was good. Mozzarella and tomato salad was average. Fish stew was okay to good in general, the fish was on the border of not being fresh; but the sauce enhanced the dish overall. Beef fillet was outstanding, especially for a casual place. Apple tart was amazing!!!! I wish I could have eaten more of this dish. Cheese board with bread was very good. There were a ton of Americans in this tiny restaurant, which could be a sign that it's highly connected to hotels in the area. The place is modern and doesn't have a Parisian feel. The service was slow at times. Wines were good for the price point. Room was super small and no frills. The three course menu is €38, so it met to exceeded my expectations. read more

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This is a great spot for dinner is you are anywhere near the Musée d'Orsay or Louvre area. The €35 prix fixe menu offers a wide variety of delectable choices. I started with an Escargot galette with mushrooms that was very tasty and almost big enough to be the main course. I am glad it wasn't because the pigeon that followed was really nice. For dessert we had to go with the cheese plate, particularly enjoying a strongly-flavored goats cheese and a beautiful bleu cheese. The service is excellent in this fairly small and modern place. We went early and were very lucky to get a table without booking ahead. Definitely make reservations, as many were turned away after we arrived. read more

L'Ardoise - French Near Me - Paris, 75

My fiancé and I found this place through Yelp. We were relaxing at Tuileries when we felt hunger pangs and decided to find a good place for dinner before we both got hangry! With that said, the restaurant was a few minutes walk from Tuileries. Pros: We were seated right away. Great selection of choices for appetizers, entrees and dessert for the prefix menu. Good wine selection. If you order a bottle and can't finish it, they will keep it for you for your next visit. The place is small, but you can still have a nice conversation as you don't have to raise your voice. Appetizer: Foie Gras with Goat Cheese and Apple Terrine. It was the best thing that I ordered. Amazing flavor! Entree: Chicken Fricassee. It was pretty good. The chicken was moist in the center and crispy on the outside. Dessert: Napoleon was yummy! Cons: Tight spaces! The tables were right up against each other. You have to pull it out to get out of the seat by the wall. I liked the whole experience. We met some really nice couples from Canada next to us. We couldn't all help but have a conversation as we were all so close together. :) read more

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This is our third time here over the past 2 years. Every time we come, the place is packed. You can tell this is a local favorite. The food here is ridiculous. Today I had salmon tartare and hake with artichoke and mushrooms. Outstanding. For dessert (although I didn't need it) I had chocolate mousse. Absolutely delicious! This is one of our favorites in Paris. read more

L'Ardoise - Salmon tartare - French Near Me - Paris, 75

My husband and I took a different route to our hotel and came upon L'Ardoise as we were walking. The menu looked wonderful, so we had the Concierge make reservations. L'Ardoise's menu consists of three courses. Since we liked choices from all three areas, we thought this would be a great adventure. We both started with the duck fois grass served with a small salad. We were off to a great start. It was superb! Our second course (entree) was a rib eye steak (blue) for Joe and chicken fricasee with tarragon sauce and risotto for me. We both were happy with our choices. The final course (dessert) was a cheese plate for Joe and tiramisu for me. I loved the tiramisu--though it was the restaurant's version of the famous dessert (there were no ladyfingers and the coffee flavoring was much more subtle than the original.). It was creamy and delicious. We would highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Wonderful dining experience! We had lunch in the middle of the afternoon, so there were no crowds. I can imagine that it is tough during peak hours since it isn't a very large place. They had english menus, and the server was speaking her best english for us and was friendly and helpful (tough to find in Paris). We had the $35 Euro per person lunch. For appetizer, I had the white asparagus with basil sauce and fresh egg. Amazing flavors, and quite a lot of asparagus. My wife had the ratatouille with sardine. She thought it was good, yet a little too fishy in the end. For main course I had the chicken leg & thigh, with mushrooms and scalloped potatoes. It was VERY buttery and creamy, but to be expected in French cuisine. The flavor was amazing, and my only complaint was that the chicken was a little tough. My wife had the scallops with whipped potatoes. She said that they were amazing. The food was on the rich side, but since we were walking all day long it was just fine. The restaurant is located one block from Jardins des Tuileries. read more

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

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We found this place very close to our hotel via Google. Our flight and travel had us up for 24 hours and we needed an early dinner. The place is teeny and very sit right next to your neighbors. But the food was great. It's a fixed price. For 38 E, you got a entree (salad or soup or appetizer), the main course and dessert. But you could have only one or two courses for a reduced price. I had the special salad and Chicken Fricasee, seasoned with tarragon. Excellent. Frank had the pigeon special, which was a ten Euro upcharge. I refrained from asking where they captured the fowl. But he loved it! I skipped dessert but had a couple bites of Frank's lemon mousse with strawberries. A good reminder of how terrible the fruit is in the US. The strawberries were so sweet and flavorful. The service was good too and very pleasant. Not exactly American friendly, but pleasantly professional. All was perfect until their card machine refused our cards, but they tried a different machine and all was well. But even then, they were quite nice. Our table neighbors were Australians whose concierge had said this place was authentically French. We agree. I give it five stars for good food and value, and a great Parisian experience. read more

Amazing service and food. I can't wait to come back ... I had the soup and chicken entree and creme burlé and crepes and house red wine both time I came... thank you to our sweet server young guy and pretty lady and CHEF... merci read more

L'Ardoise is a solid brassiere located near Place Concorde and Place Vendôme. I visited L'Ardoise while in Paris on business. I was dining alone so I was a bit apprehensive about the setup of the restaurant -- quarters are tight. I ended up having a delicious meal and found myself situated among an international crowd from Australia, Germany, Britain, and the U.S. For 38 euro, I had a three course meal of pumpkin soup, scallops, and crème brûlée. It's not a local haunt by any means but it has quality food at a reasonable price (at least by Parisian standards). The staff were also very attentive and friendly! read more

L'Ardoise - Pumpkin Soup - French Near Me - Paris, 75

Wonderful in every way. It is our first time in Paris and this was our first meal. It was incredible. We did the three course price fix and each course was better than the last. I had the parmentier (potato) soup and it was delicious. My wife had the salad that was topped with fresh tuna. Our main courses were delectable. My wife had the chicken fricassee and I had an awesome filet in a red wine sauce. Dessert was wonderful too. We got the creamy chocolate mousse and a flat warm apple pie a la mode. And the service was every bit as good as the fare. Tres magnifique. Our hostess spoke perfect English as well. read more

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The proximity to Westin hotel probably explains why it was full of Americans. Literally not a single French speaking person in the entire restaurant. This must be a place every concierge recommends. I stumbled upon it while walking - the menu looked rather interesting and for 36 Euros - the price seemed ok for a three-course menu. I started off with a terrine of foie gras, goat cheese and carmelized apples: very good. Then came the entree of blanquette de veau (veal in a white wine/butter sauce) which was the chef's special. The veal was tender but tasteless. The sauce was bland and lacked the typical complexity usually found in such dish from carrots, mushrooms and onions. Too bad. The cheese plate for desert was unimaginative and forgettable. Had I know that this place caters to foreign tourists I would have avoided it - lesson learned. The place is pretty small so tables are very closely spaced out - if you want some privacy - this is not the place. read more

L'Ardoise - Blanquette de veau. - French Near Me - Paris, 75

The food and service was wonderful we came at 6:30 and we were having a wonderful conversation with a couple from England and this female waitress who had not cleared our table came to us and told us "that another couple was waiting for our table and could we leave. Guess it is the rude French waitress telling anyone who is not from France to FO. If I was not so polite I would have stayed another hour,but have a train to catch in the AM Food great, but it lost 5 stars with her rudeness. read more

Delicious! Great chicken, lamb, crab cake and snail pancake. Right behind Westin. House wine wasn't bad either. read more

American seeking American in elbow to elbow average French bistro via hotel concierges, disappointing if you are looking for a Parisian experience, zero ambience. Dessert was the best items in the menu. read more

I really, really enjoyed my meal here and my server was great! I give it 4 stars only because the website is not up to date and everything that I had planned on having was unavailable. With that said, I ordered the salmon tartar as an appetizer-which was great! Perfectly seasoned. As an entree I had the duck breast with polenta. This was to die for and so tender! And for desert I had the cheese plate. This was little underwhelming but still good. Small restaurant with about 12 tables so making a reservation is recommended! read more

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A cute restaurant with creative design. Had three course menu, which was only option, at 38 euros. First course many selections. Had a special of fresh goat cheese on a salade. Creamy almost like ricotta cheese, but lighter. Husband had terrine with salade. Main course cod with mashed potatoes and green purée. Husband had turbot (6 euros extra). With peas and saluted onions. Dessert was poached pear over ice cream and chocolate mousse with ice cream. Another appetizer that looked lovely was white asparagus. Veal medallions with mushrooms also looked good. Tables are inches apart, so you get to know your neighbors. Must pull table out to get to seating along wall. Go hungry because portions are large. Staff was friendly and spoke English menu in English read more

L'Ardoise - French Near Me - Paris, 75

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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Amazing!!! The beef cheeks are so tender and It literally melted in my mouth. I appreciate the quality of the food. read more

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Our experience is similar to other reviewers here on yelp. If you are expecting some respect and basic courtesy you may want to go elsewhere. Food was good but the overall experience was discounted by half because of this one waitress that everyone is talking about. It was my husband's birthday and also our last night in Paris. We originally only stopped by for dessert as it was our 6th meal of the day but decided to stuff ourselves and share a meal anyways. I asked for regular cold tab water and was giving a $6 bottle of water instead, not a big deal. When we got the check my husband just wanted to double check that the $6 was for the water as American foodies in Paris, we've experienced a lot of "scammers" in French restaurants. My husband asked her nicely THE LADY RESPONDED IN THE NASTIEST ATTITUDE AND BASICALLY TOLD MY HUSBAND TO GO SIT HIS ASS DOWN AND SHE WILL GET TO HIM WHEN SHE FEELS LIKE IT. My husband then threw the check on the table which drawn attention. She then comes over and asks me if we have a problem and if she was right to say the water was ours. I said "yes the check is correct the water isn't the issue but you could have given some basic respect". She never even bothered to let me finish my sentence before rolling her eyes and walking away. She just wanted to prove that we were wrong and her check was right to the other customers. Suffice to say we won't be returning, it's a shame because the food is good. But there are plenty of places with good food this is Paris after all and we prefer to not pay to be treated like garbage. read more

We have visited L'Ardoise every time we have visited Paris (4th time now). We visited for Christmas eve dinner and we could not have picked a better place for this special evening. The food was amazing, the service was fantastic and we would not change a single thing about our evening. read more

We enjoyed eating here on our last night in Paris. We were a walk-in at 7:30pm, and were so grateful to be seated after a brief wait. (We didn't expect to get in at all, we lucked out!) The restaurant was very cute, hip and urban, with specials and drinks written on the walls. Tables were literally elbow-to-elbow, and snug, but again, so grateful to be there at all that the close-quarters were less of a concern. The wine list was very affordable, and we thought complimented the food wonderfully. The best part of the meal for me was the foie gras appetizer, which was a very nice portion, and served with a light salad and toasted bread for spreading. A perfect ending to a lovely trip. read more

Food poisoning, clear-cut case. Those of us who ate the same main course got the most terrible food poisoning. The members of our party that had the Chicken Fricassée on Tuesday, 3 May 2016 were violently ill for a full day - missed sightseeing, could not leave hotel, sickest we've ever been. I reached out to the restaurant through their online contact/reservation form to warn them of the potential risk (e.g. of this batch of the chicken), but no response. Otherwise was a fairly nice, tightly packed space with mostly American/British diners. 38€ not a bad price for the portions (a little too big, even). My crab/ravioli soup was good and dessert was okay, though unmemorable for Paris. RATING: 3 stars: if the Chicken Fricassée hadn't caused several of us to be violently ill with food poisoning, it was a decent meal with nice selection and okay ambience. 0 stars: for the most horrific 18+ hours of throwing up I've ever experienced and subsequent non-responsiveness of the L'Ardoise staff. I'm not a vindictive Yelper/reviewer, but people need to know something was seriously, SERIOUSLY wrong with their kitchen last night. read more

Without a doubt this is one of the best culinary deals in Paris: 36 Euros for a fabulous 3 course meal with a decent wine list at fair prices. In terms of fare, the salmon tartare, see bass and red currant flan were all outstanding. Service was nice but a bit off (e.g., they forgot the specials, were a bit slow, etc.) the atmosphere reminded me of a small chain restaurant - very bright and quite sterile. Still, for the price, this place rocks! read more

Pros: really remarkably good food. First two dishes (escargot and lamb for me) came out at the perfect time. Rich but not overwhelmingly so. 35 EUR tax and tip included for a pre fix--great value and a good location. Cons: small, therefore close quarters. Would have been tough being downstairs I suspect. It would be high on my list of places to return to in Paris. read more

My wife and I have been lucky enough to eat in several phenomenal restaurants around the world. I have to say that this is one of the finest. Now I will admit you can find better service and better surroundings...but as one upgrades a restaurant's food based on service and ambience one should upgrade minor defects in ambiance and service when one has an AWESOME meal! The prix fix was $36 euro per person which included an appetizer, entree and dessert. This felt like buying a Porsche for the price of a Kia. Appetizer: I had a delicious spinach soup with a a perfectly poached egg and eel 'croutons'. My wife had an amazing vegetable and fresh cheese platter, plated to look like a spring garden (and tasted just as delicate)...a picture from a magazine. Entree: Scallops cooked in the shell for myself and a wonderfully prepared cod filet with FRESH peas and white asparagus...the work that went into each of these dishes was plain to see. Dessert: A panacotta with a refreshing lychee and passion fruit topping which was energizing, as well as a lovely lemon tart with perfectly torched meringue on top. We ordered the red wine 'du jour' from the South of France which went wonderfully with our meal. Note: the waitstaff doesn't seem to know much about the wine they carry and what to recommend. You cannot order a-la-carte and the seating can be uncomfortably tight...I would recommend making reservations and trying to request a seat on the first floor. But...when all is said and done...any magazine that does not view this as one of the top restaurants in the city is simply out to lunch. read more

Service is terrible, just accept that going in. The restaurant is tiny, so try to sit upstairs if you can, that will help. They seem to only have one waiter and the poor guy just kept running up and down the stairs. Occasionally a manager would come by to "help" by yelling at him. He was doing his best but, good god, had the food not been so good I would have stabbed myself in the eye. Here's what I ate: The escargot in pastry dough. This was excellent. The pastry was perfectly flaky and the chopped up escargots mixed with (nuts? maybe? Bacon also? Unclear) were delicious. There was a great sauce and this made for a slightly heavy but still great starter. Follow this up with a fish or something lighter. The fish special: I didn't know what I wanted, so I let myself be talked into the fish special. Well I'm glad I did. I swear I could not believe it was cod! It was so perfectly cooked and buttery and perfect. Yumm. It was served with a side of chanterelles (I think, I'm pretty sure, definitely mushrooms that looked like them). All surrounded by another philo top and bottom. And another great sauce. Two thumbs up. I still can't believe that was cod. THE DESSERT OMG!!! I had the strawberry soup. Lemme stop you if you think that sounds weird, because it isn't. It was one the best desserts I've ever had. Tart, chilled, refreshing, the perfect end to a dinner. Seriously. My only other complaint (other than the service, or maybe this still falls under service) is the stingy, stingy wine pour. Not only that, but when I asked for a second glass, he took away my glass that still had wine in it. That waiter doesn't know how close I came to stabbing him with my fork. Good thing I felt bad for him getting yelled at. I would def go back, but with the expectation that the meal will take forever. Which honestly, is not a problem if I know this in advance and if I know the food will be excellent. read more

Let's talk about fish. 9 times out of 10 it's over cooked and dry. Not here. This chef managed to make the common cod taste like butter. Coupled with perfectly flavored risotto, the cod was falling apart, bursting with flavor and moisture. Now, let's talk about Ravioli. I wasn't offered a bite of my husbands escarole ravioli but he claims it was the best he's ever had in his life. We requested the standard crime brûlée, which was not a disappointment. While enjoying our dessert, I looked over at the gentleman next to me who had ordered a beef filet. It looked so delicious. read more

Absolutely delicious fare here. Everything we had was fantastic. Of special note was the tuna tartare and the scallops. 100% delicious! Staff here were very friendly, though a bit frenetic as they tried to serve the packed-in crowd. And packed-in we were. As other reviews have mentioned, you'll be sitting quite close to those next to you - which is not all that uncommon in Paris - but word to the wise, nonetheless. The biggest disappointment here is that the place was filled with American visitors (I was one, too). It felt like we were in a joint in the U.S. of A instead of in the City of Light after hearing a lot of loud patrons speaking in English. They're accustomed to Americans, here. They gave us English menus right away, even though we're fairly skilled in French. read more

Great for lunch or dinner, for foreigners we tend to eat dinner around 6 and they were opened so we stumbled upon this place. The foie gras was perfectly seared and the veal steak is a must! read more

L'Ardoise - French Near Me - Paris, 75

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This one of my most favourite restaurants and is really reliable. You can go there and eat generally fast even without a reservation compared to other similar restraints. It's pretty chill and you will enjoy your meal there. read more

Delicious, fresh, and modern French food. I had the prix fix for 36 euro: daily special langoustines in butter and lemon sauce (5 stars!), the chicken fricassee (3 stars), and the chestnut soufflés (4 stars) for dessert. The langoustines were fresh and big, perfectly cooked and seasoned... they gave me 5-6 large pieces which was just enough. I was a bit disappointed with the chicken fricassee as the chicken was dry and the flavors a bit bland for my taste. I did love the potatoes in the fricassee especially after adding some salt and pepper. The soufflé was very well made: soft, light, airy, delicate. However, the chestnut flavor wasn't my fave: would have preferred chocolate or nature (plain) with some sauces. Their soufflé didn't come with any sauces so I felt something was missing. read more

This place definitely gets a strong contingent of people acting on recommendations from a hotel concierge, but despite this, it was a nice note to end our trip to France on. We wanted some good French food in a relaxed atmosphere, and we got all of those things at L'Ardoise. Many of the restaurants in the area seem to lean on a steady supply of tourists coming in and from that one could expect a mediocre meal, but that was not true of L'Ardoise. We both really enjoyed our meal choices. The staff were friendly and helpful with the menu. The tradeoff is that you end up sitting in very close quarters with your fellow diners, but that did not detract from the experience. read more

Tiny little restaurant located off some smaller street near Rue de Rivoli. Amazing food. Great service. Langoustine ravioli with shellfish cream sauce was superb. I wish I had some right now. I'll have to make it at home or get a close copy as possible. If you're in Paris and can't eat at a Michelin star(s) restaurant, this place is where you need to be. read more

Lucked out big-time when we walked past L'Ardoise just before they opened - reservations are likely recommended, given how many walk-ins were subsequently turned away! L'Ardoise is also one of those rarest Parisian entities - a quality restaurant open on a Sunday - which probably makes'em especially popular that day. The bistro space is *tiny* but modern and beautifully styled - 35 euros gets you a three course selection of your choice. Not much on-hand for vegetarians (c'est Paris, non?), but outside of that the menu is highly varied and features some clever contemporary twists on Parisian bistro food. The bacon/mushroom/escargot Galette appetizer (described as a 'pancake' in the English menu, but more like a crispy folded crepe) was delicious, though it was in turn quickly outdone by the whiskey roast pigeon that followed. Our other main dish was an excellent steak, served in a surprisingly subtle red wine sauce. Both the pigeon and the steak happened to be dishes that involved an upcharge, but in each case we felt it was well worth it. For dessert we went simple with some superb sorbets, and a well-balanced cheese plate, nice options for offsetting the richness of the rest of the meal. Service was efficient and friendly; as long as you're prepared to sit elbow-to-elbow with your fellow diners (and to wait for your individual table to be moved before both of you can sit and/or leave), L'Ardoise is well worth a dinner in Paris. read more

Really charming restaurant with delicious food! My husband and I found this place on Yelp while in Paris and were very pleased with the entire experience! We were able to get a reservation that morning but the restaurant never fully filled up so you might not even need one. The service staff was very nice and attentive. Additionally they all spoke next to perfect English which we were so thankful for after days of trying to communicate in French. The food was delicious! They have a 3 course pre fixe menu with numerous choice in each category. (Appetizer, Entree, and Dessert) We especially loved the Ravioli Appetizer and the Filet Mignon Entree. Bottom line, L'ardoise is a charming spot with great French fair at a reasonable price. read more

Very cozy place, just for 25 people. Perfect French cuisine and good drinks. Strongly recommended for romantic dinner or time with your friends. Enjoy! read more

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