enjoyed the food. super attentive to food allergies. no food allergy problems. Arugula & Endive Salad bleu cheese, walnut, radish, spring vegetables: tasty fresh and bright salad. fun. Prime Bavette: tender, flavorful, would get again House made coconut sorbet: creamy and coconut. Creamy texture would get again. read more

A Taste of Paris in the Heart of Boston I visited Bistro du Midi on a beautiful Sunday afternoon, and it truly felt like a little slice of Paris in downtown Boston. The location is perfect, right across from the Boston Public Garden and the atmosphere is both charming and serene. I chose to sit in their full outdoor seating area, which was peaceful, beautifully decorated with flowers, and shaded by large umbrellas, perfect for a warm day. The restaurant also offers a cozy indoor-outdoor section that gives you the comfort of indoor seating with the breeze and vibe of being outside, such a nice touch if you're looking for shade and a more relaxed feel. Inside, there's also a downstairs bar and a private dining room upstairs for more intimate gatherings. For food, I had the chopped salad with shrimp and the mushroom flatbread; both were absolutely delicious, fresh, and came out quickly. The service was attentive and kind, and the entire experience felt effortless and elevated. Whether you're a local or just visiting, Bistro du Midi is the perfect place to slow down, enjoy delicious French cuisine, and soak in the beauty of the city. Highly recommend. read more

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Always great for classic French Bistro food. Location is convenient overlooking Copley Square. Highly recommend. read more

The squab was perfectly cooked (rare and tender). Everything else on the tasting menu seemed overcooked (lamb, sole, lobster). Bread and desserts still disappointing. read more

Excellent service, food and ambiance. It was a perfect evening. Went with a group of colleagues after a long conference day and could not have had a better experience! We started with the Oysters Mignonette and Fois Gras. I had a 'Oui Chef' cocktail that was simply delightful. We also ordered a truffle flat bread that was reported to be amazing, too. For main courses we ordered the Bouillabaisse, a filet and a steak frites. All were simply lovely! We were so full but ordered dessert anyway; the chocolate soufflé and Creme Brûlée which were both amazing, but we could not finish them. The service was impeccable too. read more

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This was one of the top spots that I was hoping to try out for Dine Out Boston! I came here on a weekday evening with a friend and we were able to be seated right away despite not having a reservation. The restaurant itself is gorgeous and there actually appeared to be two floors. The seats along the walls looked super comfy with plenty of pillows strewn about and the vibes were super classy and aesthetic, literally perfect for a fancy date night! While I was set on ordering from the fixed price menu, my friend ended up ordering from the regular dinner menu, which also looked super good. I have to give a huge shoutout to our server Nick, who was very attentive, kind, and made sure that all my questions were answered properly, as someone who has celiac with strict dietary restrictions. My friend ended up ordering a charcuterie selection (which looked absolutely amazing) and a classic burger that came with a special black truffle sauce and fries. From the Dine Out menu, I ended up getting the: - beef tartar for the appetizer - the dish was presented so beautifully and while this isn't something that I would normally go for, I thought it was one of the few opportunities that I'd actually be able to try wagyu tartar and it definitely didn't disappoint! - seared scallops for the entree - this was the standout dish of the night! the scallops were truly perfectly cooked, the sweet potato puree on the bottom was so smooth, and honestly I could've licked the plate it was *delicious* and possibly even one of the best entrees I've ever had! - vanilla creme brulee for dessert - you can never go wrong with ordering creme brulee from a French restaurant lol...though our server also did give a plug about the chocolate ganache dessert - one of the other options on the Dine Out menu. Overall, service was great - they were constantly checking on our water. I only wish they had been able to offer some gluten-free bread at the beginning. My friend and I stayed until a little past 9 chatting away and never felt rushed. I would highly, highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who's looking for a more upscale restaurant with wonderful food and service! I'll definitely be back to treat myself :) read more

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The beef tartar needed some seasoning, the beans were very creamy which over powered the duck and the mango tiramisu tasted like a mango pound cake rather than a tiramisu. I went during the dine out Boston week and had the lunch menu. Overall the value was four stars however the food was mid and this review is mainly based on in the food and with service I would put it at 3.5 stars. read more

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Today was my third visit, and the best one yet. We enjoyed the "Dine out" Boston lunch menu. I had the tomato salad, steak/frites, and crème brûlée. After seeing everyone else's food, I wish I had chosen the corn soup and the baklava, lol. Another time. The general manager (?) stopped by to say hello because he knew our host. He mentioned they are now serving afternoon tea, by reservation only. I definitely want to try that! I enjoy sitting outside, but the entrance and exit can be a bit of a challenge because space is very tight. One odd thing: the dessert spoon provided had much in common with a heavy soup spoon. read more

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My favorite spot in the city! With all the new restaurant spots opening in Boston, it's rare to find such consistent, kind and friendly service located in an authentic Parisian bistro. Every week, I look forward to coming here! The food is simply put delicious. And not to mention the staff, to name a few, Gary, Eric, and Walter are so kind and accommodating they make you feel so welcome!! read more

Bistro du Midi is a restaurant I truly hold close to me, and after a couple of visits, I can confidently say it's worth putting at the top of your list. One thing I really appreciate is accessibility -- the restaurant has an elevator, which was important the second time I visited since I brought a loved one who needed assistance with stairs. We were able to enjoy dining in their beautiful upstairs space, which has tables and window views and feels a bit more formal. The downstairs level, with countertop seating and its own windows, has a more casual vibe -- so you can choose the atmosphere you're in the mood for. The menu is versatile and offers a lot of tasty options, and the service both times I visited was attentive and welcoming. Each visit felt like stepping into a different experience, and I appreciated that sense of variety and atmosphere from start to finish. Whether for brunch or for a beautiful dinner, Bistro du Midi delivers. I love, love, love everything about coming here -- and even my guests have left impressed. If you haven't visited yet, make sure to add it to your list -- and honestly, move it right to the top. read more

My wife and I came here for Valentines Day dinner and were blown away by the impeccable service and delicious food. The staff was extremely inviting and attentive while also balancing the fine line of not checking in too much. The menu was prefixed, all 5 courses were excellent. Our favorites were the ricotta lobster cappeletti and the bluefin tuna crudo. Duck breast was super tender and delightful. And of course the soufflé was the perfect ending. read more

We had such a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner at Bistro du Midi! The portions were generous without feeling over the top, and every dish was incredibly flavorful. Their wine list is fantastic--so many great options that paired perfectly with the meal. And our server, Luis, was absolutely adorable: warm, attentive, and made the whole experience even better. Highly recommend for a special holiday meal! read more

This was my very first visit to Boston and I'm here on a business conference and we decided to come to this restaurant. The service was awesome, our server was great and attentive to our big party needs. I tried something different that I never had before which is surprisingly good. The dessert was delicious omg, it's hard to explain the taste but it did not disappoint. The atmosphere was lightly lit and the decor was beautiful. It was clean and welcoming. I would definitely come visit again if I return to Boston again. read more

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4 course dinner was enjoyable not just in terms of being flavorful but also visually and by texture. The Japanese wagyu appetizer with crisy rice was the best in texture and flavor while the white asparagus soup with escargot could have been better. The panna cotta dessert was pure visual artistry. The photos perhaps express more than my words :-) read more

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Absolutely phenomenal experience from start to finish. We came here specifically for an Australian wine and food tasting, and we were blown away. Each dish was better than the next, but creative and comforting. The wine personnel here are very knowledgeable and can be trusted to steer you in the right direction. Ingredients were all fresh and seasonally appropriate. Highly recommended if you like good food and wine! read more

My friend and I visited on a Wednesday night with a reservation and we were led upstairs. It was an inviting atmosphere and not too crowded. The staff were very kind - service was excellent! The complimentary bread, for some reason, was a bit tough and cold. We didn't touch it after the first bite. (When we went back the second time, the bread was good! So it was probably just this night). For food, we got american wagyu beef tatrtare, Spanish octopus, bouillabaisse de Midi, and Crescent farm duck breast. Because we were sharing everything, the server preemptively brought bouillabaisse divided on two different plates for us to share, which was a surprisingly kind gesture we very much appreciated. Even divided, the bouillabaisse had good portions. All the dishes were very tasty. I especially really enjoyed the truffle on the tartare and the bouillabaisse. For dessert, we ordered the chocolate souffle, which you are supposed to order ~15-20 minutes ahead of time because it takes a long time to bake. It was actually so delicous - not overly sweet - and a delightful finish to our dinner. read more

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I went here for dine out boston and did the $55 pp 3-course dinner. I started with the arugula salad and really loved it. It came with the freshest ingredients and such a good variety of little fruits and vegetables chopped up in there. My main was the tortellini and it was very small but so so delicious. The portion size worked out well as part of the 3 course meal but it would not have been enough food otherwise. Lastly I finished the night with the crème brûlée as my dessert. That was quite good as well, and a rather large portion. I sat upstairs which they describe as a more upscale experience than the downstairs part of the restaurant. Our table was by a window that was overlooking the boston common which was cool. I didn't love my raspberry lime Rickey cocktail, but because I loved everything else, this is a five star experience for me. read more

Bistro du Midi - French Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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I really enjoyed my visit to Bistro du Midi and look forward to coming back. I never heard of this restaurant but was looking for a restaurant near Tremont street, and this popped up. Once we pulled up and entered the restaurant, I thought the first floor was small and cute and was surprised there was a second floor. Once we got to the second floor, I loved the cozy feel and the ambiance. I also loved sitting down and looking out the windows to the Boston lights and the snow. It was such a great landscape. The service was also great- the server was prompt and kind and made great recommendations. The smoke in the vineyard drink was so good, I would highly recommend. It was strong and not too sweet. The shrimp cocktail was good with nice size shrimp as well as the beets salad, which was large enough to split between 2 people. I also appreciate the server asking us were we splitting the salad so that it came to the table already separated in 2 bowls. The duck breast was amazing. I really like that it was served over the bean stew. The duck was cooked at medium but still crispy on the outside. My boyfriend also liked the medium rare filet mignon. The prices could be considered a bit high but I think the quality of the food is worth it. I plan to bring some friends back. I highly recommend this spot. read more

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Came in a restaurant week. Food is alright. Not impressed. Service is ok. Everything is average. There's additional charge on steak $25+? Not remembering exactly. There a mango tiramisu dessert did not have photo of it because taste pretty bad. The seating is very crowded. Almost elbow the next table read more

Bistro du Midi - French Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Exquisite flavors! Was a delight to be here for dine out Boston. The kale Caesar was spinach but still good, the French onion soup was fine, the mussels in cream sauce were everyone's favorite appetizer. I'll be honest, was my first time have French onion soup, don't think it's for me and wasn't very hot... And there was a fruitiness or sweetness to it that felt beyond caramelized onions. For mains the fish was good, the gnocchi was delightful and funky like the feta tasted like goat cheese, the chicken was very juicy and tender over the rich mushroom risotto. My favorite was the risotto! For dessert we got the creme brulee (a classic favorite for a reason!), The chocolate pear cake that was much more like a mousse layered cake with nice ice cream, and the mango sorbet on the profiteroles was super-flavor-bomb-tasting goodness. The only thing I WISH I knew, was the bottles of sparkling water were $20 EACH... The three of us thought drinking water would save on wine but I wish I had gotten another glass and just tap water instead. Well, you live and you learn! We saved a lot by doing the dine out Boston menu ($46 for 3 courses from their pre fix menu) For the algorithm: the service was a bit slow and things weren't really hot at the end of the night. We had a reservation for 8:30 and our table wasn't ready when we got there. There's no good waiting area on these cold March nights. You're placed awkwardly in front of stairs employees keep running out of by the rotating door. Or you're basically standing in the dining area. The ambience was giving modern trying to touch the classic by having exposed beams, granite tables, comfy comfy booths, distracting mirrors at eye height good to check your face in and zone out into during this long dining experience, tile laid in an interesting star pattern, the chairs at the bar looked uncomfortable with the curved back, felt a little bare but definitely nice. read more

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OMG, the noise was horrible! How can you seat so many large tables and expect anything but a screamfest? One table had 16 people at it, and, of course, they had to yell to be heard; then the other large tables followed suit. I would have given Bistro du Midi 5 stars for the food and 3.5 stars for the service, but the noise ruined the evening for me. I will never understand restaurants that pack the room so full of tables, then crank the music to assure not an energetic room but rather a crowd that belongs at a soccer game, but not at a restaurant that wants to be considered fine dining. I guess the Himmel group that owns this Banks and Grill 23 goes for the pack them in and let 'em yell philosophy. They all do well so I am sure they find no reason to turn down the volume. I will take my money elsewhere. I should add 2 points to make my review clearer. My reference to a soccer game was aimed at one table who were yelling the FBomb. If I were at Fenway Park and I were shouting obscenities, I would have been removed by security, but none of the servers or manager took any notice. For me, that is the obscenity. I also should clarify my 3.5 stars for service. As I mentioned, the seating is designed to pack them in. The table behind was empty...only one that was empty, but the server could not manage to get between the chairs without bumping into my chair over and over again. I moved my chair as close to the table as possible, but they collided with the chair each time. No apology or recognition, just repeated contact with the chair. If the pathway is too tight to get through without hitting my chair, then clearly the tables are too tightly spaced. read more

This is a lovely restaurant across for the Boston Public gardens. We had reservations for Sunday brunch to celebrate my friend's birthday. We sat upstairs, which was a lovely room, busy but not too crowded, airy with a nice view. (downstairs was noisy and busy so glad we weren't placed there.) We sat at tables along the window which were a little close together. It made it easy for us to drool over the next table's order (and ask them what they had, which they cheerily answered). I'm not sure why we didn't hear every word they said, they were that close. The service was superb. Wait staff were available whenever we needed them to take our order, fill our water glasses or clear our plates. Every encounter ended with a "thank you" or "my pleasure." My only mild complaint was I asked for more maple syrup for my pancakes and by the time the waiter brought it around I'd eaten as much as I wanted so didn't need it. As for the food, it was delicious and beautifully plated. One of us had an egg white omelette which came with a lovely salad. Another had the salmon eggs benedict which she enjoyed; her only comment was that she ordered more hollandaise sauce and for some reason the extra order was salty, more so than what came with the original order. I had the ricotta pancakes topped with almonds and figs, hold the coconut. I found the pancakes to be a bit dense which may be normal for ricotta pancakes but I'm used to fluffy pancakes so maybe wasn't the right order for me. I ordered a side of pork sausage links which were the tastiest I can ever remember having at a restaurant. We ordered a creme brulee to share and it came beautifully plated, with a written birthday wish for my friend. Delicious too. This is a lovely, classy restaurant (but not stuffy), on the pricey side which one would expect given the location. I will definitely go back. read more

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Amazing tasting menu and attentive and friendly service Bread- 3/5 meh. Black Sea Bass Tartare 4/5 refreshing and tasty Butter Poached Lobster 5/5 perfectly cooked lobster. Very tasty sauce very tender asparagus Seared Foie Gras- 5/5 delicious. This was piled on top of some of the moist banana bread I've ever had. The flavor combo and textures were awesome! Australian Black Truffle Tagliatelle 5/5 very simple but delicious truffles and perfectly cooked pasta with Parm. Cant go wrong Westholme Wagyu Striploin- perfectly cooked. Very tasty 4.5/5 Peach 5/5- amazing finish! Peach shell when cracked open has a fruit mousse and granola in it Overall an amazing experience. Will come again read more

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The bartender was either filling in or was new. He struggled to keep up hence we experienced terrible service. The food was mediocre at best. What was most alarming was that he received no support from the management that was on the floor. The incorrect bill was presented and it took another twenty minutes to rectify. A sandwich and a glass of wine took an hour and a half. The manager who has been there for quite some time did not have the courtesy to apologize. read more

We were there recently to celebrate my birthday. The food was excellent- we especially love the Bouillabaisse. Our waiter was attentive and made us feel welcome. We appreciate the birthday chocolate soufflé and the complimentary digestif drinks. The Bistro was relatively busy on a theatre night but noise level is reasonable. We will definitely come back. read more

Bistro du Midi - Bouillabaisse - French Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Lovely spot with a great view if you sit on the second floor by the window. My rating is mainly for the ambiance and view. The Hors D'oeuvres were just ok to me. Pretty presentation but my taste buds weren't dancing. Got the foie gras terrine and we didn't care for it. My 13 year old is spoiled with the best foie gras in Newport. The beef tartare wasn't that great either. However, our prosciutto Benedict was good. There wasn't any dressing though on the salad that accompanied it. My 13 year old ordered the bistro burger. Not sure if he enjoyed it since there was more than half left. read more

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Food here always consistent and very good. Wonderful service. Great people watching as it looks over the Pubic Garden. We live around the corner and this is one of our favorites. read more

Besides the tuna tartare I liked everything else. Nice food, nice wine, good ambiance, and friendly service, it is a great spot for a romantic date. The only problem is, like a lot of Boston restaurants, they pack many tables in a small space. Our table was very close to the table next to us, about 4-5 inches distance, it was difficult not to hear the conversation next table. The stranger seated closer to me than my date across from our table. You can imagine how the conversation goes. But the food was good, and it was a lovely day, we had a whole bottle of wine, it was a good time. read more

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Was sent various sauces with my over $400 order for a work dinner, that were unlabeled and never identified. I looked online at the restaurant's menu and did not see any of the items I had ordered get any sauces. I called the restaurant and went from the host to the one of the chefs, and neither could give me the name color or what items they were for. I tried describing the colors, smells and consistency of what I had and they said they "don't know the colors of the sauces" and "they don't have names". I WAS ON HOLD FOR THE MANAGER FOR 20 MINUTES UNTIL THEY HUNG UP. The food came soggy and in comically large containers which only made the mediocre food seem smaller, and of less value. read more

The filet mignon was excellent, but actually the cheaper hanger steak of the steak frites was the star of the show! The truffle fries and truffle mashed potatoes were excellent, along with the chocolate soufflé. Beautiful patio with gorgeous begonias. Our server, Juan, was very attentive. Highly recommend. Update- we loved it so much the first time that we came back. This time we both ordered the burger. It was fine. The fries weren't the same delicious truffle fries that came with the steak frites and our waiter hardly ever came around. After we finished and they cleared our plates it probably took him around twenty minutes to stop by again. He didn't even have a check with him. I guess it is hit and miss. read more

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I walked past all the time, but I finally had the chance to come by and grab a meal. It's definitely on the pricey end, but look at where it's located. The food was extraordinary, and I thought the diversity of the many choices was stellar. The bartender, Josh, served me and provided some great recommendations throughout the evening. I had a great meal. Nothing more to say, other than I felt the portion associated with the duck, which was 40 something dollars, was a little bit light. But that's OK, fully understand the pressures that the restaurant industry are faced with. Expansive wine list and very impressive list of cheeses and meats. Thank you for the great meal, and I look forward to coming back next time with my wife! read more

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Excessively priced, their Thanksgiving day dinner was wonderful. We got there on the earlier side and afterwards they were slammed! Can't say anything bad about the food... the duck hit me where I needed a beating - perfect with lentils that are everything French food. The service (Juan?) was beautiful and a delightful meal was had by the childless couple on a holiday date. read more

Had a great Rest Week meal here last week. It was hard to choose what part of the restaurant to sit in but we went for the bar downstairs with the open windows across from the Public Gardens. Very nice bartender/server, nice glasses of rose tho the special one wasn't as good as the regular one in our opinion, tasty mussels and kale Caesar salad to start, we both got the cod dish w/ chorizo for the entree, and dessert was creme brûlée and a choc torte of some sort. The only slight complaint was the size of the torte was very small, gone in 5 bites. There's a nice vibe to that place, I should go more often. read more

Bistro du Midi - Cod entree - French Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Wow. My first time ever having a wagyu steak and I am so happy it was here- what an amazing experience. They have an extensive wine list and the food menu includes a wide variety of choices to appease any diner. Reservations seemed pretty necessary for a Saturday night, and service was perfectly attentive without being overbearing. Ambiance was perfect for a date night without being stuffy, as well. Absolutely will be back! read more

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What a cute restaurant that is open and airy. It's a great place to relax, have a nice meal and drinks. The service was great and the food was simple and delicious. Recommend the chicken liver mousse from the charcuterie choices. read more

Bistro du Midi - Charcuterie & Cheese Board - French Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

The staff was ok - very nice - the food unremarkable - The best thing I had was the Steak Tartare - but as I have experienced in many restaurants the things they actually create stink in comparison to the things they import and only modify - the Duck was gruesome like carnage - the tortellini was tasteless minus salt and not sure why they served it - the Pea and fava bean item was bleh - I bought a nice wine - they didn't make it so it was good - and the cheese plate was absolutely ridiculous - maybe no one orders it - the prices were only reflecting the cost of location over looking the Boston Commons- not the quality of the meal - I have eaten at Arzak in Donostia Spain - I do not expect that here - but I don't expect a bloated sour stomach for the same price - I do not recommend read more

I like this place a lot. Upstairs for more formal (parents in town, business dinners), downstairs for brunch or a quick bite. Prices are more reasonable upstairs in my opinion, food is always good and reliable. Ambiance is nice and servers are genuinely servers, they do a great job. We also hosted a private event here and I would say their communication was a 7/10. They stress you out quite a bit until the day of the event and then they overdeliver on service and attention. ‍ good problem I guess! read more

I've had dinner in this location before and had a very good experiences but I came here for lunch on Valentine's Day. I regret to say it wasn't as good as I had expected. Here are the pluses: Service good, Great seat by the window as requested, the tuna tartare was excellent. However, my Steak Frites was overcooked, and frankly it's not my preferred cut of beef (flank). When we sat down I had already said I wanted lemons for my water and got a "yes" and then had to remind them again. That's minor compared to a specifically requested medium rare and although the server doesn't control the kitchen mine came well done and the frites were a overcooked so I had it sent back and since my husband ordered the same thing I had to wait for my replacement. My 2nd steak frites were good and the frites was a better quality and steak was medium rare as requested. I had to wait 15 minutes though. Our server really cared about us which made our experience better. He did comp us for the mishap and gave us two cappuccinos on the house. Overall, I sincerely feel that they could do a better job considering the location and the ambiance. Like I'm thinking what happened? I had some really good dining experiences here. This time was a huge let down because I love French food and I just ate at another French Bistro over the weekend and unfortunately this bistro has got some serious competition. read more

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Food, Service and - especially - ambiance are outstanding! This is the type of place that you take that promising date for a memorable night of good food and beautiful view. Love this place!! read more

Excellent food and great service! We came here for a last minute date night and they were happy to accommodate our table. My Fiance and I wanted to share an app and a main, and we were happy to pick off the same dish but they took the time to separate the portion into two beautifully styled plates for us. It's the little things! read more

Bistro du Midi - Bavette Steak Frites - French Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts