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La Folie
(Now Closed)French Restaurant and Lounge$$$$
Polk Gulch, San Francisco
The experts at Michelin Travel & Lifestyle and Eater recommend this place
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Time Out San FranciscoOctober 16, 2014Head to the Green Room at this French classic for date night tonight. The Provençal decor and attentive staff add to the charm of this delightfully haute but not at all haughty establishment. Read more
Emily FerdinandiOctober 20, 2016Chefs tasting menu was fantastic as was the service and ambiance! And if you buy a bottle (or half bottle) from their wine list they wave the $50 corkage fee!
EaterApril 16, 2013Industry types pop in to this richly decorated Russian Hill hideaway for table-service, well-done cocktails and gussied up bar bites, like truffled popcorn.
Linda YangJuly 16, 2017Delicious French food with fresh California ingredients. Old-school service. Great for special occasions.
Daniel BouludJuly 30, 2014Chef Roland Passot is an old friend of mine. He has been serving “la vraie cuisine française” for 25 years in SF. When I’m in town I stop in for delicious dishes such as the rôti of quail and squab.
Amy MatsunoOctober 13, 2013The reviews don't lie - this is THE best restaurant in SF. From lobster to duck to quail to souffles, the dishes are fantastic, both in taste and presentation. And chef pops in a few dishes for free!
Travis WMarch 9, 2018Amazing food, amazing service. Vegetarian menu is great. But don't park your car nearby - either valet, or park in Civic Center and take a Lyft.
Brad GrahamMay 10, 2014High-end decadence. Unintimidating, cozy, French. One of the city’s best fine-dining experiences without the stereotypical stuffiness
David ZhangMay 26, 2014Tasting menu was amazing and love how flexible they are with swapping dishes. One of the best meals you'll have in SF (but you'll pay for it)
Travel ChannelDecember 9, 2011This unintimidating, cozy French restaurant is one of the city’s best dining experiences. Chef Roland Passot is in the kitchen every night. As recommended by Travel Channel host, Anthony Bourdain.
Michelin Travel & LifestyleNovember 26, 2013Look for courses like pig‘s feet, sweetbreads, lobster terrine, or cheese soufflé with sorbet, bacon and sesame tuile. – Green Guide Editor
Jess CliftonSeptember 19, 2010A 3-course is the way to go. The chef sends out so many little compliments throughout the meal, so there's no shortage of diversity. try the FoiGras for an app. the lamb and rabbit-also amazing
Shona SanzgiriApril 24, 2011Four course is plenty. You don't need meat and shellfish (or do you?) Portions not nearly as monstrous as advertised, but ideal. Back room is decidely less convivial than front, but intimate, relaxed.
Jessica ChoateSeptember 12, 2013The Ahi Tartare is to die for, love the Papa's Pilar Rum had a great cocktail called Deep and Refreshing- pc youngJuly 27, 20113 courses would be perfect (we had 5 on first visit), esp as it comes with amuse bouches. Foie gras is a must! And I am not sharing, non!
The chef's menu with the wine paring is hard to beat. I mourn the loss of the foie gras though.
Amy YFebruary 28, 2015Excellent French cuisine. Get the most expensive tasting menu -- not that much more $ for a MUCH better experience.
Frank GarciaFebruary 4, 20153 course menu is what you need for a great meal anything else and it's called gluttony
Nick AvedesianAugust 18, 2013Great drinks and nice servers, but wish they served food later and didn't rush us out at 1:30am.
Kristi HollinsOctober 26, 2013Get the wagyu beef and Pigs feet app. Don't splurge on the truffle for anything. Not worth it! Wine is good. Escargot is disappointing so is risotto.
Martha ZampinoMarch 30, 2013In The tasting menu dishes are large portions, lots of food. there should be a men's room and a women
Andy WongOctober 17, 2012Ask to be seated in the front dining room. The back room is dark, old, stuffy and gloomy.
- Jessica ChoateNovember 10, 2013Love their Papa's pilar cocktails #rum #papaspilar #rumcocktails @papaspilar #sf #nightlife
Ask the lovely bar maiden Anessa to make you a "Bell". Muddled red bell pepper with St Germain, Gin, lemon and crushed ice. It's a revelation!
Just ask for my favorite dish -it's not on the menu and if your nice they will make it :) but it will cost you $$$
Jose MartinsApril 7, 2012So professional and so amateur. Perfect service. Terrible play list. Food was just fair. Promised more than delivered. Quince is the same price range with superior experience. I'd come back though.
Jessica ChanOctober 11, 2011the lounge is a great place to try the menu if you don't have reservations at the main restaurant. the Pate app will leave you satisfied
Linda DunlapOctober 30, 2010Foie gras is enough for 2 people. Although I would order one portion for myself it's so good.
Chefs FeedAugust 22, 2014Gary Rulli, chef of Emporio Rulli, eats here on his nights off. He loves the Huckleberry Baked Alaska. Read more
- La Folie Factoid: Anessa = unicorns and cotton candy and rainbows. Enjoy her radiance with your cocktail!
- Try one of Shayna's "Mystery" wines on the bottle list. Awesome values.
Best cocktails, paired with the delicious truffle popcorn!
Sheila WOctober 3, 2009The "mini" sliders here are absolutely delicious! It has foie gras and truffle aioli for dipping.
Melly SpatolaJuly 30, 2011We walked in too early before they opened, cuz the door was open and they were very rude to us! We just wanted to try the 4square special! NEVER coming back!!
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- Mon–Sat
- 5:30 PM–10:30 PM
(415) 776-5577
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