La Folie
Cuisine: European, French
Price: $$$$
10Best Says
Patrons can't find enough good things to say about La Folie, the small family-run restaurant that mixes sure-handed French cuisine with a refreshing lack of pretense. In the intimate dining room, lush... Read More
Patrons can't find enough good things to say about La Folie, the small family-run restaurant that mixes sure-handed French cuisine with a refreshing lack of pretense. In the intimate dining room, lush drapery, mirrors and exotic woods impart a note of luxury. The aesthetic is echoed beautifully in the restaurant's artful fare. Chef Roland Passot's joie de vivre shines through in his cooking and is visible in quail and foie gras lollipops, a trio of roasted rabbit with baby vegetables, and sautéed halibut cheeks with tomato confit. Three-, four- and five-course meals satisfy many appetites, as do vegetarian and à la carte options.
Address:
2316 Polk St
San Francisco, CA 94109
415-776-5577
Hours:
- Restaurant: Mon-Sat 5:30pm-10:30pm
- Lounge: Mon-Thu 5pm-Midnight; Fri-Sat 5pm-1am
Website:
lafolie.com
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Tom Molanphy
San Francisco Local Expert
- Best Restaurants: "Try the Liberty Farm Duck, just one example of the fine organic dining options."
- French: "Vegetarian should check out La Folie's extensive vegetarian menu, including Corn Soup with Chanterelle Mushrooms and Chili Oi.l"
- Recommended as Best Restaurants Because: In a city with several top-notch French restaurants, La Folie really stands out.
- Best for French Because: Head Chef and Owner Roland Passot prepares some of the best French cuisine in the Bay Area.