Took my mother here for her 60th birthday and we felt so very taken care of. Our waiter was outstanding and perfectly attentive, the food was incredible,& our overall experience was phenomenal. We were so happy with the service we received during dinner, we returned for breakfast and it was delightful! We will definitely be returning for more spectacular food and wonderful service.
If you're looking to have an exquisite, delicious and delightful meal in San Francisco make sure to dine at Villon.
Chef Jason Franey has created a variety of dishes to please any pallet. I went there over the weekend and every dish was delicious, beautifully presented and masterfully executed. Get in there! You won't regret it.
A beautiful oasis on the edge of the Tenderloin cesspool. The Hotel Proper property has been expertly remolded and it’s original glory restored. The furnishings, colors, and textiles are seamlessly weaved together with excellent art curation throughout. Every staff member from front door guard against the Tenderloin cesspool, to the hostess, to the wait and bus team, to the ever-present floor management was attentive to our needs and requests. The food was creative and gorgeously presented. Flavors were not only delicious but creatively crafted and combined in new and exciting ways we’ve never experienced before. Our entire party was delighted and surprised by the overall quality of our visit. We will definitely return and would recommend quickly despite the neighborhood in dire need of attention by City Hall.
My home away from home on trips to SF. Magical setting and great food/service. Can't go wrong... breakfast lunch or dinner. And then Charmaine's rooftop afterwards. 10/10!
Great spot for dinner before a show at either the Orpheum or the ACT.
Excellent food and beautiful hotel, great place to eat before the theater
One of the best meals we've had here. The service is impeccable and the ambiance for dinner was romantic but lively. Believe it or not, the salads were a highlight! Fresh and inventive ingredients, like ice cream on one of them, wow! The entrees were steak and pork katsu, both dishes completely unique in flavors but both were delicious and perfectly filling. The desserts, a baked Alaska and an apple cake were the best way to end this amazing meal. Will definitely be back.
Exquisite- one of the best meals of my life. We were speechless about the mushroom appetizer. VILLON is absolute perfection- from stunning architectural scale of the lobby, to soothing dark tones of restaurant, and sparkly highlights of the dramatic bar. Service was impeccable - everyone. Food was exquisite. The Chef is brilliant… and has PERFECTED the art of delicate crisp to the (GF!) tempura mushroom appetizer, as well as the skin of the chicken and fish entrees. FLAVORS and TEXTURES were magnificent. The entire experience was subtle, yet extraordinary FEAST for the eyes and palate — an absolutely perfect meal before a show at the Orpheum in SF! Wow. Words don’t come close.
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Dean and Team at Villon,
I wanted to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude for your exceptional support and for orchestrating an absolutely flawless wedding reception for us at Villon.
Our reception was beyond perfection! It exceeded every dream we had for this special day. The atmosphere, the service, and the overall experience created by you and the Villon staff were nothing short of magical. Every detail was meticulously executed, and we are still basking in the joy of the memories created in that beautiful space.
Dean, your professionalism and dedication to our special day did not go unnoticed. You and the entire Villon team played a pivotal role in making our wedding day truly memorable. The attention to detail, the seamless coordination, and the warmth with which we were welcomed made all the difference.
We had the most amazing time, and we cannot thank you and the Villon staff enough for contributing to the success of our celebration. Please extend our appreciation to everyone involved in making our day so special.
Looking back, we are filled with gratitude for choosing Villon as our wedding reception venue. It truly exceeded our expectations, and we will cherish the memories forever.
Once again, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making our day so extraordinary.
I am almost never motivated to leave a review but the food was excellent. Everything in the plate looked and was delicious (ordered the Halibut) - not.a.missed.beat to be found! The oysters were also a big highlight.
James provided impeccable service and had a sincerely pleasant demeanor that made our experience that much more memorable. The uni on toast was to die for, soo buttery and rich! The oysters selected was soo fresh. We also visited the rooftop bar that James graciously escorted us to.
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Great New American food, deep classic cocktail list, varied wine, and VERY attentive service!
When you sit down to a coupe glass, rather than a wine glass, you know you should start with a cocktail. Among the 49 options (by BV Hospitality, of Trick Dog), the martini is an elegant (and strong!) option.
The Chef’s Menu is a great value ($85 for 6 courses), and there are several flashy options for two that are finished at the table – great for a date night!
When I went, this included a disappointingly doughy steamed bun, but also a rich, smokey abalone, asparagus on strong cheese, and sauced duck.
The wine menu is also notable – lots of interesting choices by the glass around $20, including less common varietals such as Dolcetto, Vermentino, and even a Croatian wine, to say nothing of the wine pairing!
On my visit, as a solo diner, I was also comped two glasses of wine and an extra dessert!
There's also afternoon tea, which was popular on a Saturday afternoon.
The menu, both food and beverages, is certainly deep enough to warrant repeat visits – a local gem!
This was my first tea experience in America, and it was awesome; prior to this, I had only had tea in London and France so as you can see the expectations were set pretty high.
First off, the hotel that Villon is located is gorgeous. Loved the vintage décor, the bar was really nice and the hotel itself was centrally located.
The tea experience itself was wonderful. They have it from 2-5pm just outside the restaurant. The tea sandwiches and pastries were delish and of good quality, tea selection was nice and the ambiance a delight, however I would say the only thing that took away from the tea ‘experience’ is that they mixed it with other patrons having just a drink and/or lunch. I would’ve much preferred have all those doing tea in one area bc it just takes away from the ‘tea’ ambiance. Other than that, everything was great. Oh, service was also awesome; everyone was attentive to our needs.
Perfect for a romantic afternoon tea. Modern urban interior, knowledgeable staff, high quality tea selection and fantastic scones. $45/person was worth it. The black tea was awesome. The smoked salmon sandwich was the best by far. Great for a date, first or otherwise - if in a date, you may want to combine it with the rooftop bar on top! Book in advance and only available on the weekend. Attire smart casual. NOTE: it's super hard to find parking around the area so give it 10-15 minutes unless you want to use the vallet.
In an era of minimalism in dining, Villon is bringing back the excess of the 80s in the best possible way. A friend and I enjoyed the 3-course Broadway menu before the opera and everything about the evening was delightful; the highlight was the summer stonefruit salad that had at least a dozen textures and flavors and yet worked together perfectly. We went on a Wednesday evening and the restaurant was surprisingly empty (though maybe not surprising given the location); this is an underrated gem and I cannot wait to go back.
Food delicious. Hotel stylish, cool. The actual restaurant is smaller than expected, off the lobby. Minus star for downtown SF. Not the hotel's fault, yet getting to, and leaving in that area deeply sad, dirty. You should visit, and support a business trying to turn around downtown. Travel in pairs+.
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One of the few remaining affordable options for afternoon tea in the city. We booked on OpenTable and requested a table in their main blue dining room.
For teas, we selected the Aged White Peony (a pleasant white tea) and Chai Assam. The Chai Assam was unfortunately completely undrinkable due to its high concentration of black pepper. They did not initially provide any milk, cream, or sugar, however, even after requesting and adding cream, the tea did not improve. After calling over the waitstaff again, we were quickly able to replace it with the Golden Horse, which was excellent! Also great to have a tea strainer to catch any errant tea leaves.
We received 4 sandwiches, a scone, cream puff, Madeleine, snowball, apple cinnamon donut hole, macaron, and rainbow cake. The salmon sandwich was our favorite along with the cream puff and rainbow cake.
Lovely ambiance and beautiful decor throughout. Waitstaff were friendly and came by frequently to refill water for our tea. Unfortunately, the hotel's in a bit of a rough neighborhood, so I'd recommend parking in a secured parking garage or using Uber/Lyft.
We'd also been hoping to visit their rooftop bar, Charmaine's, as walk-ins to avoid their non-refundable reservation fee. I'd been pre-pandemic and really enjoyed their drinks and view. Unfortunately we waited in line for about 30 minutes as the 4th or 5th group in line, confirmed with the staff at the front twice that we were there as walk-ins, and then were told when we reached the front that they were not accepting walk-ins. So you'll need to shell out the $5/person reservation fee if you'd like to visit on the weekend.
We had an amazing pre-theater dinner here. The combinations of flavors were outstanding starting with the chef's complimentary nibble. Cocktails were also deliciously and carefully crafted.
Absolutely wonderful dining experience! Service, food, cocktails, restaurant design; all first class. The best restaurant hotel I have ever experienced. Server Josh was a delight.
Fantastic dining experience. Atmosphere is excellent with a rich history shared by some of the staff if you ask. Food was refined and innovative. All of our dishes were excellent including the fish, duck and brussels sprouts. Dessert menu is a must. Great bar/seating area. Service was very good. Overall, a great dining experience, and an easy walk to the Orpheum.
Cozy and comfy, and most importantly breakfast menus were awesome.
Upstairs rooftop bar is fully booked but hey, this bar turned out to be pretty good!
Beautiful bar and good cocktails. Very comfy settings. We had whiskey sour, Champaign, and French fries. Solid! Good for business casual meetings or dates
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