about

for over 26 years Philippe Gardelle executive chef at Chapeau!, has served the community and beyond.

Chapeau! is an authentic Parisian bistro located at 126 Clement Street in San Francisco’s Inner Richmond neighborhood. the French restaurant is owned and operated by the husband-and-wife team of Chef Philippe Gardelle and Ellen Gardelle, who opened the restaurant in 1996 with the goal of sharing their love for French culture and cuisine with the people of San Francisco. the restaurant is committed to preparing authentic French cuisine with the freshest, highest-quality ingredients, with each dish made from scratch and made to order.

the Gardelle family invites all food enthusiasts to the newly refreshed Chapeau! to experience an authentic French dining experience with warm hospitality.

reservations are recommended and can be made through the website or by calling the restaurant directly.