Et Voilà French Bistro authentic dining room with leather banquettes, wooden tables, and chandelier illumination in San Diego
Et Voilà French Bistro full zinc bar with illuminated spirits, vintage French clock, and leather barstools on Adams Avenue in San Diego
Et Voilà French Bistro private burgundy leather booth and wood tables set with wine glasses under warm sconces in San Diego
French Owned and Operated since 2016
4.8OpenTable (3,002)
4.7Google (827)

San Diego's Favorite French Bistro

Authentic French cuisine, thoughtful wines and warm hospitality on Adams Avenue.

San Diego Magazine
Best FrenchReaders' Choice
OpenTable Diners' Choice 2026
OpenTableDiners' Choice 2026
Eater San Diego
Eater 38Essential Bistros
Adams Avenue Since 2016San Diego's Best French
Chef & Owner Vincent Viale at Et Voilà French Bistro in San Diego
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Our Story

French at Heart. San Diego at Home.

Founded in 2016 on Adams Avenue, Et Voilà was born from a simple passion: bringing true French culinary culture and hospitality to California.

Under Chef & Owner Vincent Viale, we prepare fresh, handmade dishes inspired by treasured bistro recipes — refined with modern technique and seasonal ingredients.

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From Our Kitchen

Handcrafted French Favorites

Traditional Soupe à l'Oignon Gratinée served with melted Emmental cheese and red wine at Et Voilà French Bistro San Diego

Soupe à l'Oignon

$18

Caramelized onions, beef broth, melted Emmental.

Traditional Coq au Vin braised chicken leg in cast iron cocotte with Burgundy wine reduction at Et Voilà French Bistro

Coq au Vin

$34

Braised chicken, bacon, mushrooms, Burgundy reduction.

Freshly baked authentic French Soufflé du Jour dusted with powdered sugar in orange ramekin at Et Voilà French Bistro San Diego

Soufflé du Jour

$16

Baked to order, powdered sugar, house sauce.

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Dinner Tuesday–Sunday from 4:30 PM

Bar & Cellar

French Wines. Craft Cocktails.

From rare Beaujolais and Burgundy whites to handcrafted aperitifs — the bar honors French tradition and contemporary mixology.

Smoked Bourbon Bijou

Buffalo Trace, Yellow Chartreuse, Suze, sweet vermouth, orange twist.

$18

Apple Pecan Mule

Vodka, fresh lime, ginger, apple pecan purée, ginger beer.

$17
Full zinc bar, handcrafted craft cocktails, and tableside pour at Et Voilà French Bistro San Diego
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Inside Et Voilà

Warm light, dark wood, French food and slow evenings — a look inside the bistro.

Craft Bourbon Pour Over Rock Ice at Et Voilà French Bistro
01 / 24Craft Bourbon Pour Over Rock Ice
Citrus Zest Over Berry Cocktail at Et Voilà French Bistro
02 / 24Citrus Zest Over Berry Cocktail
Tray of House Apéritifs & Cocktails at Et Voilà French Bistro
03 / 24Tray of House Apéritifs & Cocktails
Crispy Duck Confit & Braised Endive at Et Voilà French Bistro
04 / 24Crispy Duck Confit & Braised Endive
Champagne Flute Service at Et Voilà French Bistro
05 / 24Champagne Flute Service
Intimate Dining Room & Chandeliers at Et Voilà French Bistro
06 / 24Intimate Dining Room & Chandeliers
Pan-Seared Salmon on Saffron Purée at Et Voilà French Bistro
07 / 24Pan-Seared Salmon on Saffron Purée
Roasted Pork Tenderloin & Red Berry Coulis at Et Voilà French Bistro
08 / 24Roasted Pork Tenderloin & Red Berry Coulis
Sautéed King Prawns in Bisque Sauce at Et Voilà French Bistro
09 / 24Sautéed King Prawns in Bisque Sauce
Roasted Duck Leg with Caramelized Vegetables at Et Voilà French Bistro
10 / 24Roasted Duck Leg with Caramelized Vegetables
Layered Herb Terrine & Pepper Coulis at Et Voilà French Bistro
11 / 24Layered Herb Terrine & Pepper Coulis
Chocolate Mousse in Crisp Tuile Basket at Et Voilà French Bistro
12 / 24Chocolate Mousse in Crisp Tuile Basket
Savory Terrine with White Wine at Et Voilà French Bistro
13 / 24Savory Terrine with White Wine
Pâté Maison, French Baguette & Cocktails at Et Voilà French Bistro
14 / 24Pâté Maison, French Baguette & Cocktails
Steamed Mussels with Parmesan Herb Gratin at Et Voilà French Bistro
15 / 24Steamed Mussels with Parmesan Herb Gratin
Pan-Seared Sea Bass with Herb Emulsion at Et Voilà French Bistro
16 / 24Pan-Seared Sea Bass with Herb Emulsion
Stuffed Round Courgette with Jumbo Prawn at Et Voilà French Bistro
17 / 24Stuffed Round Courgette with Jumbo Prawn
Herb-Crusted Loin with Poached Red Wine Pear at Et Voilà French Bistro
18 / 24Herb-Crusted Loin with Poached Red Wine Pear
Meringue Pavlova with Raspberry Sorbet at Et Voilà French Bistro
19 / 24Meringue Pavlova with Raspberry Sorbet
Braised Short Rib with Fresh Shaved Truffles at Et Voilà French Bistro
20 / 24Braised Short Rib with Fresh Shaved Truffles
Roasted Quail with Roasted Figs & Frisée at Et Voilà French Bistro
21 / 24Roasted Quail with Roasted Figs & Frisée
Roasted Pork Chop with Cassoulet Beans at Et Voilà French Bistro
22 / 24Roasted Pork Chop with Cassoulet Beans
Chilled Sweet Pea Velouté & Savory Tartlet at Et Voilà French Bistro
23 / 24Chilled Sweet Pea Velouté & Savory Tartlet
Chilled Gazpacho with Avocado & Baby Shrimp at Et Voilà French Bistro
24 / 24Chilled Gazpacho with Avocado & Baby Shrimp
Guest Impressions

Loved by San Diego

★★★★★
4.7Google
827 reviews
★★★★★
4.8OpenTable
3,002 reviews
Authentic Bistro Fare
★★★★★
"The best French restaurant in San Diego. The duck confit took me straight back to Paris."
Sarah M.Verified Diner · Normal Heights
OpenTable
Tuesday Soirée à Deux
★★★★★
"Tuesday Soirée à Deux is the best value in San Diego — three courses plus a bottle of wine for two."
David & Ellen K.Anniversary Dinner · North Park
Google
Bar & Happy Hour
★★★★★
"The Happy Hour at the bar is a hidden gem. Escargot, mushroom tempura, a glass of Beaujolais."
Marcus L.Local Regular · Adams Ave
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Open Tuesday through Sunday from 4:30 PM · Walk-ins welcomed at the bar

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Location & Hours

Et Voilà French Bistro

3015 Adams Avenue, San Diego, CA 92116

Adams Avenue · North Park · Normal Heights

Hours

MondayClosed
Tuesday – Thursday4:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Friday – Saturday4:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Sunday4:30 PM – 8:00 PM
San Diego · Adams Ave

Et Voilà French Bistro

3015 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA 92116

4.7
Dinner from 4:30 PMOpen in Maps
Free street parking available along Adams Ave
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