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Sun
11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Mon
11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Tue
11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Wed
11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Thu
11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Fri
11:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Sat
11:30 AM - 11:00 PM
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4.0
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CUISINES
French, European
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Gluten free options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
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Located in the heart of Hillcrest, Au Revoir Bistro saw its first day in November 2010, a new born of the Mastellone family (Arrivederci, Il Postino, Buon Appetito, Piacere Mio, Sorrento, ...) Typical Parisian French Bistro, Au Revoir, has a casual ambiance, authentic french cuisine and an atmosphere that transports you directly to the top of the Eiffel Tower! Our French homemade cuisine is a perfectly inexpensive recipe, a little bit of tradition, an ounce of modern French cooking inspired by different regions, and a big cup of love from our Chef Dd and his team. Come and enjoy our French culture with a glass of Bordeaux and some fresh french baguette baked every day at Solunto in Little Italy, San Diego. Our Patio is pet friendly, bring your companion to France ! We have a FREE PARKING spot waiting for you in front of the restaurant. For reservations please call.
CUISINES
French, European
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Gluten free options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
FEATURES
Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Table Service
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4.0
138 reviews
Excellent
70
Very good
41
Average
10
Poor
7
Terrible
10
Suzanne s
San Diego21 contributions
Feb 2020 • none
We had the best time at our brunch on Sunday 2/09/2020. The server was very pleasant and had small talk which was awesome. WE did not feel rushed at all. We had a glass of wine from a good selection then started with a generous portion of the French Onion Soup which was fabulous. Then went onto the Steak Frites which we split and it was enough for the both of us after eating that soup. The fries were excellent and the Bernaise sauce was fabulous. The steak was not a big portion but enough for the both of us. Then I splurged with the Creme Brule which was the best I've had in a long time.
WE spent nearly 2 hours there and never felt rushed at all. I highly recommend this cute/cozy bistro.
Written February 11, 2020
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vagabondginger
Alicante1247 contributions
Jul 2020 • none
This place was recommended to me by a local otherwise it is off the beaten path and rather nondescript from the outside. Because of the 2020 summer of the pandemic I was looking for a special place for my birthday and this was it. Outside seating along the building between a railing and sidewalk. This is authentic French cuisine and it took me back to a birthday I once shared with my daughter in Paris. Started with the buttery garlic escargots that were topped with crispy pastry puffs. I wouldn't let him take the tray away when my baguette arrived as I wanted to sop up every drop of this rich sauce. Also enjoyed the Grand Moules Marinieres in the garlic and wine broth for more sopping up. The Lavende Frites with rosemary are delicious with the champagne. The bottomless mimosas meant a carafe of OJ which I drank separately and then finished off the whole bottle of champagne with my meal. My server Sergio was attentive and surprised me with a lovely chocolate mousse with a strawberry rose for dessert. The presentation and service was impeccable. It was a special meal and a lot of food but I was on foot so able to walk afterwards. Because of the pandemic and the need for outdoor dining I did make a reservation. Additional tables have now been set up in the parking lot. Loved supporting this family business.
Written July 18, 2020
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jorgito715
Trenton176 contributions
Jul 2021 • none
This is another small restaurant in the Hillcrest area, kind like a neighborhood place. Started with soup of the day, cream of zucchini, delicious. I had my sights on the Boeuf Bourguignon and it was exquisite!! Really tasty, well seasoned and perfectly paired with a California red. A memorable dish, highly recommend. Spouse had the almond crusted sea bass with creamy risotto. Good wine selection, actually our waiter Cecilia did a mini wine tasting to select the right one for each of us. We shared a blueberry pudding with ice cream for dessert. Both waiters, Sergio and Cecilia were wonderful and made us feel at home.
Written July 11, 2021
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Cary B
San Diego2 contributions
Oct 2021 • none
We decided to try this restaurant on our 30th anniversary, hoping for something a little bit special although not expensive. We both ordered the steak with lavender fries.
The accompanying bread was dry and tasteless. The steaks were tough and tasteless (except for the garlic). The fries, which I generally don't care much for, were good. The salad was comprised entirely of lettuce, so wasn't very interesting.
When the waiter asked about our meals, I said that I hadn't cared for mine. His response was "OK." Our response to that was to leave a smaller-than-normal tip and to decide we would never return. Others had apparently chosen to do the same, as the restaurant was nearly empty. Quel dommage!
Written October 4, 2021
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AndySanDiego
San Diego142 contributions
Jan 2023 • none
For many years, Au Revoir has been one of my go-to restaurants for French food. It typically delivers good food with matching service. However, the other night, the food and service were subpar at best.
I understand many businesses are understaffed, and it appeared that Au Revoir was the night we visited, but if you are knowingly short-staffed and the tables should expect much longer than normal wait times, CONVEY THAT TO THE GUESTS. A good way to turn guests against you is to remain silent if a restaurant is having an off night. Communication and an offer of a complimentary dessert/appetizer/glass of wine can go a long way to appease an otherwise bad situation.
When the food was eventually brought out, one of the soups was barely warm, and it was returned to the kitchen to be heated. The returned soup was slightly warmer than the original, but not by much.
Due to a malfunction in the kitchen, the dining room began to fill with smoke. Doors were opened to allow the room to clear. Unless we asked, I'm not sure if we would have been told why the dining room was filling up with smoke.
Overall a disappointing evening.
Written January 8, 2023
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Cary L
San Diego703 contributions
Mar 2023 • none
This restaurant delivers solid French bistro food at reasonable prices, with excellent service. From the onion soup to the mussels and duck confit, it was all delicious and well-prepared. And the bread pudding dessert was fantastic. The only negatives are that the restaurant's interior is kind of plain, without much of an ambience, and parking is very limited since it shares space with other businesses in a small strip mall. Otherwise, it's all good and well worth checking it out.
Written March 18, 2023
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Randall
San Diego1266 contributions
Jul 2024 • friends
Food amazing. Service was superb. Atmos was a delight. Overall a great meal and a fun time. The Downsize… the table was grimy when I sat diown. The side plates literally stuck to the table and when I used my napkin to wipe the table it came up with black grime. Not appealing. Other than this a fantastic time and we do reccomend at his place for anyone that loves Fench food.
Written July 27, 2024
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ggcaiazzo
London502 contributions
Apr 2022 • friends
Small and unpretentious, this restaurant In Hillcrest is really delightful. Wonderful service, good wine list and tasty food. Reasonable for French food. A typical bistro with food to match.
Written April 24, 2022
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Kumonski
Los Angeles58 contributions
Feb 2024 • couples
This place USED TO BE GOOD; NOT ANY MORE!
Service was horrible; waited for over an hour for a simple sandwich and the scallop dish. Observed customers being waited on; orders taken from those whom arrived after us. Same diners ate and left before us. Waiter ignored us, and when asked about the delay, he argued, "it hasn't been an hour"! Then when the food arrived, he pointed to the scallop dish and said, "that takes a LONG TIME TO PREPARE"! WRONG! Scallops are one of the quickest food items to cook!
Insult to aggravation; chicken had no flavor; scallops had no flavor!
OVERALL, DON'T GO HERE!!!
Written February 11, 2024
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carandnat
United States113 contributions
Nov 2022 • none
Went there for dinner with my husband , Sergio has been very friendly with us!!!!!!The food, the service , just perfect , Highly recommended !!!!!!!!!
And thank you for the nice surprise for our anniversary, very appreciated!!!!!!
Written November 17, 2022
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Oscar M
San Diego108 contributions
Aug 2021 • none
First time visiting, restaurant was empty ask for different table could not accompany our request restaurant was booked not true, service was very attentive. Food not as expected, lack of flavor
Written August 30, 2021
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Expedition223967
5 contributions
Nov 2020 • none
SayI just hate being lied to, just tell me the price and I’ll decide. On postmates the order was $15, but I was charged 23.!they blame pastmAtes
.Postmates blaims them
Written November 15, 2020
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Michael D
1 contribution
Jan 2020 • none
wine list was good as well, quaint old town area with true french cafe ambiance, fine dining without pretense - will be back- what else is there?
Written January 29, 2020
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jeanne m
Auburn11 contributions
Oct 2019 • none
we happened upon this restaurant when we were in San Diego last month. Went to the Artist & Craftsman Supply for some art supplies and decided to have lunch. Au Revoir was right across the street so we decided to give it a try. I was so pleased! I had lobster ravioli that was excellent. Our waiter, Luciano, was so personable and solicitous. i have already recommended this restaurant to someone who was looking for a restaurant to take visitors.
Written November 15, 2019
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Taylor I
4 contributions
Oct 2019 • family
We have been there twice now. The first time was awful service but the food was good so we let it slide. It was also a few days after valentines so we figured maybe that was because of the proximity to the holiday.
Last night solidified things as this place being a “never again” restaurant on our list. We were a party of 6 who were one of two parties in the entire place for at least the first hour of our reservation. Our server knew we had to leave by a certain time because we had theater tickets. It started with little things - lipstick left behind on a water glass served to my brother in law, the salads and appetizers rolling out to people at different times. Nothing awful but just off. Then came our wait. It was an hour for entrees to arrive. When we asked our server why people who came in after us were getting their meals, we were told it was because of our party size and they wanted everyone to be served at the same time. More waiting. And more. Finally 5 entrees showed up (one of which was covered in mushrooms even though it was explicitly ordered without). My husband’s duck was missing. I’m not sure if our server only wrote down one of the two orders or if the kitchen read her ticket wrong, but we were missing a dish. My husband watched the whole exchange - despite what they said about his being out soon, there was no duck and they were rushing to make one.
This is when our server got incredibly rude. I don’t know if it was her mistake or the kitchens, but it wasn’t ours. We sat down and ordered food at a restaurant my mother in law and father in law visit somewhat regularly. But, rather than apologize for the restaurant’s mistake she said she was “sorry we are having a bad night.” How that makes any sense, I don’t know. She slapped a to go bag down in front of my husband. It left everyone with a sour taste in their mouth.
Even with the service issues, the food was just fine. The puff pastry on my escargot was chewy instead of light but the snails were fine. Not good but not bad. My father in law loved his sea bass. My sister in laws raviolis were covered in mushrooms despite her ordering the dish without. My moules were okay but nothing to rave about. The salmon was a huge serving and was “fine.”
Basically - we won’t be back nor would we recommend it to anyone.
Written October 6, 2019
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