La Folie is a French restaurant located in Russian Hill of San Francisco. Chef Roland Passot, with his wife Jamie opened La Folie in March of 1988. He combines the freshest ingredients in exotic combinations. Each plate leaves the kitchen resembling art-a canvas of color and design that tastes even better than it looks. La Folie continues to be rated as one of the top restaurants, receiving a star from the Michelin Guide, 4 stars from the San Francisco Chronicle and 4 stars from San Francisco Magazine. In celebration of 21 years, The Passots have expanded their bar into a lounge located next door, perfect for before or after dinner drinks. A charming, family run restaurant with cotton-candy clouds painted on sky-blue walls, chef Roland Passot serves generous portions of astoundingly good food. You simply can't err when you order from Passot's exuberant but disciplined menu. It changes often, but memorable starters have included wonderful foie-gras plates and unforgettable lobster salad with spicy mango vinaigrette. Recent main courses have included a roti of quail and squab, stuffed with wild mushrooms and wrapped in crispy potato strings, and tournedos of roasted salmon served with a puree of sweet onions and Pinot Noir sauce. The "Discovery" tasting menu and sample as many dishes as possible. The owner's roots surface in the decidedly Franco-California wine list. Choose from deep selection of excellent reds from Bordeaux or opt for one of the "discovery wines" from lesser-known wine regions of Australia and Chile. MapLaFolieTo accommodate the growing number of vegetarians, Passot has thoughtfully included a separate Vegetable Lover's Menu. Reservations are strongly recommended, especially on weekends.
