Le Charm

Our dining experience was quite lovely. The patio atmosphere was cozy, the service was great and the food was excellent. The wine list is great as we could order a nice wine in a half bottle and by the glass. We started with an appetizer not featured on the menu. It was a shrimp ravioli in a white wine butter sauce. This was done very nicely. The shrimp pieces were big enough to know they were shrimp and it they were tender but slightly crunchy. Very excellent appetizer. The only thing I never understand is why there are only 3 ravioli when they know 2 people are sharing! So tasty this could be a main dish with a salad. My husband had an item not on the menu. It was like a Beef Wellington in a soufflé. Presentation and taste were top notch. It was steaming hot until the last bite. They had a limited quantity so we were glad our waiter encouraged a quick decision. I had a pan seared Chilean Sea Bass on cooked spinach and mashed potatoes with a lobster sauce. This was a more “ordinary” dish but perfectly tasty. We finished with desert of French pastry with ice cream and chocolate sauce. This was a big dessert and could be shared. But we didn’t know and I finished with chocolate mousse. Both a great ending. After we paid our bill, the waiter brought us complimentary after dinner wine. Great evening with prompt and friendly service on a cozy patio and terrific food and wine.

I can't say enough good things about this French gem! The service was top-notch, and the staff went above and beyond to make our dining experience exceptional. As for the food, it was a gastronomic journey. Each dish was a delightful revelation of French culinary expertise. The ambiance was a perfect blend of elegance and warmth, creating an inviting atmosphere. This restaurant is a must-visit for anyone who appreciates outstanding French cuisine.

This French restaurant reminds me of home. In this huge city I could not image such a sophisticated French restaurant. This chef was spot on. My night was magical. If you dine at night, it is so romantic. So, make sure to dress up! I can not wait to return to the city but this time I hope to meet the chef.

Mathilde really is a wonderful hidden gem in SOMA! Very delicious traditional French cuisine that is now in my list of favorites for San Francisco restaurants to frequent. We've been here a couple times now and everything we've had has been amazing. Highly recommend whatever specials they may have: this time it was the beef bourguignon ravioli appetizer. Duck leg confit was delicious on its own, but the potatoes that came with the dish were so perfectly executed and enjoyable, it's definitely worth calling out. Also recommend the mushroom risotto too!

This is a great bistro. The service side of things was fantastic. Everyone worked together as a team to provide a really smooth dining experience. Food was beautiful to look at, to smell, and to eat. All the ingredients were really fresh. My main was a special; duroc pork chop on red cabbage and mashed potatoes, and a grainy mustard sauce with cumin seeds and it was delicious. A special special to be sure. I ended the meal with an apple tarte tatin a la mode and a nice caramel sauce drizzle. Along with a piping hot espresso, a fine way to end the meal. I will definitely return here when I come back to the city.

We had a 5:30pm reservation. As soon as we arrived, we ordered 5 staters. They were all great but chicken liver salad and mussels was stand out. The sauce coming from the mussels was delicious. You can taste the cream and tarragon in the sauce. My daughter soaked up all of the sauces with the house made baguette. We emptied out all of the appetizers. For dinner I had the filet mignon (medium rare), their fried potatoes was out of this world. I would go again for any celebration. San Francisco is very competitive in terms of great restaurants and I think this one is under the radar. Highly recommend to check this place out if you have the chance

Found this small French restaurant in the SOMA district. Inside are old chandeliers and wall scones. Tables are separated well. We had the Roasted Beet and Arugula salad and Ravioles with Boeuf Bourguignon in Red Wine Jus for appetizers. Beautifully done. For main course we had the filet mignon and the duck confit. The filet mignon was perfectly cooked with crispy potatoes. My wife loved the duck confit with crispy skin. Service was good and fast. As a side we also had the Brioche bread which we did not realize was an extra charge.

Had a lovely dinner here, made reservations about a week in advance for the restaurant week pre fixe menu with a girlfriend. The back patio is well done and tranquil. The service felt quite authentic, and the food was quite great. I was looking to order a second glass of wine and wasn’t able to get the servers attention until we were finished with our entrees, which was a bit unfortunate. Even so I’d like to come back for the regular menu.