Good restaurant with limited veg options. We tried their waffle veggie sandwich and veggie pizza. Waffle sandwich was a surprise, it was good if not the best. Veggie pizza was very nice.. loaded with veggies, mushrooms and olives, a delicious mouthful. read more

Bistro East - a pizza and a salad on a table - Cafes Near Me - Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia

Visited with my mom and sisters for lunch. Not much to look at as far as the restaurant goes but the food was surprisingly good. Took a while for our lunch to be delivered but we enjoyed the warm atmosphere while it was pouring down rain outside. read more

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My friend and I arrived at Bistro East at 7:10 PM. The sign outside the restaurant said they were open till 8:00 PM. There were three or four tables eating. The host told us that he wasn't able to seat us as he was closing. read more

It's a 5 star experience for the handmade pasta alone! Yum!! We've come here twice so far on our trip and will dine again ASAP! So nice to have a go-to delicious spot, also that's open until 8:30 on a school night. We have been very impressed with the contract tracing sign in, masks worn by staff, social distancing, cleanliness and quality of food. Great drinks and ciders too! My husband loves the haddock and fancy potatoes. I'm clearly obsessed with the fettuccini alfredo. Can't wait to try the pizza and steak next! read more

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I do not know why this fabulous place would not show up in "Yelp" listings at all until I typed it in by actual name to do a review. I am beginning to rely more on Trip Advisor than Yelp since Yelp suppresses listings...perhaps if the establishments don't pay, which is a HUGE disservice to those looking for a great experience. And eating here would be one of those things. It's a wonderful little corner bistro with great food, and live local entertainment on the weekends. I had the Seafood Supreme -- scallops and lobster in a lemon cream sauce over homemade pasta. Absolutely delicious. In a small town like Annapolis Royal, listing all the available dining choices is an absolute must. And leaving one of the better establishments off of an already very small selection is just not acceptable. Do better Yelp, your reviewers deserve and expect it. read more

Lovely restaurant in Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia, just off the water. Handmade pasta, fresh catch offerings, and tasty desserts made for a perfect cap after a day of whale watching in East Ferry, Digby. The service was warm and friendly, attentive but not cloying. Whole family loved it! read more

Bistro East - Cafes Near Me - Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia

We are vacationing in this lovely little town and wanted an easy early dinner. We stepped into Bistro East and were greeted the minute we opened the door. Since this is high season, we should have had a reservation. They offered the two of us a seat at the bar and we happily took it. We enjoyed a full order of Caesar Salad which, was a good size to split. And a medium size 12" Greek Pizza. This was a great combination of toppings: feta cheese, black olives, fresh pieces of tomatoes, red onions and a drizzle of olive oil and dash of herbs. My only complaint was that our pizza could have used a couple more minutes in the oven, it was a bit undercooked. All in all, a nice meal accompanied by a local red wine! read more

Not impressed at all. Portion sizes are very small. Not worth the $$ Would recommend lowering their prices read more

We went to Annapolis Royal to play tourist for the day, and the first stop was Bistro East for a light lunch. The restaurant was about 1/2 full when we arrived. We immediately noticed that there was no background music and, although it's a nice older building, there's really not a lot of atmosphere. Still, it was comfortable and clean. Going through the menu the lunch offerings felt a little uninspired - Clubhouse Sandwich, nachos, Cajun Chicken Wrap, but several of the appies looked tasty so we decided to share a few. We chose the Cedar Brie, Steamed Mussels and Prosciutto Scallops. Our food arrived fairly quickly. It was beautifully presented, obviously someone in the kitchen thinks about what they're doing. The Cedar Brie, generously topped with roasted garlic and served with warm baguette and fresh fruit was a good sized serving for the price. The scallops arrived wrapped in prosciutto and served on a balsamic drizzle adorned with fresh blueberries and watermelon, very attractive, but the scallops were small and there were only 4 on the $12 plate. The mussels were cooked in a heavy chili cream sauce and served with garlic baguette. Again, the serving was small. Although we were a little disappointed with the size of our servings, we were quite pleased with the quality of the food. The brie was perfectly baked, maintaining a hint of cedar smokiness that was wonderfully offset by the pungent garlic. The scallops were also delicious, not at all rubbery, and perfectly balanced by the drizzled sauce. The cream sauce on the mussels was also nice, not too thin like the sauces served with mussels in so may other places. I did find the flavour a little subtle for my liking, but all in all they were still very good. Bistro East feels like it's caught in a bit of an identity crisis. The size of the servings, the thoughful presentation and the fantastic flavours scream fine-dining-wanna-be, but the atmosphere and menu don't really strive to comply. Annapolis Royal is a tourist trap town, so it's expected that (at least this time of the year) prices will be a little higher than in other places. That said, it's still small town Nova Scotia and I didn't get the feeling that Bistro East was playing to the tourist trap market. I'm not really sure what market they're playing to but I hope they figure it out because the food is delicious, and that definitely counts for something! read more

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Had a super tasty meal here after a full day of touring around. Shared a Caesar salad and each of us had pizza. Pizza was delish! Chocolate mousse dessert was a nice surprise that was made in house - best I've had! Service was prompt and friendly. read more

We had a bad experience. From the time we walked in to where we got a bottle of beer and a glass of wine took 30 minutes. Another 30 minutes before our food arrived. The "owner " ? Had no apologies - only angry words - what a way to make a negative evening read more

I've eaten here many times. The hostess owner is very friendly and knows her menu well. I've tried a number of menu items, but my favorite is the Greek pizza, no olives. I also tried my first cider here and have been drinking it over beer since. read more

Stopped in here for a late lunch. Hubby said scallops and seafood chowder were good, but rather small portion of scallops. I had the green salad with chicken. Chicken was so dry it was inedible. Salad was so small that I actually thought they had given me the small by mistake instead of the full size, but was told no that was the full size. Smallest $10 salad I've ever seen. Unfortunately, I left just as hungry as I went in. read more

Very nice stop for lunch. My small pizza really hit the spot. My wife enjoyed her Portabello Melt. One extra star for the carrot cake. Really. My wife likes something special before bed so we got a slice of carrot to go. Bistro East was kind enough to include a plastic fork. In our hotel room my wife wondered at the size of the cake. She decided to save half for the next night. Nope. It was too good and disappeared. Gone. Good food. Good service. Nice people. Outstanding carrot cake. Eat the carrot cake first, then order your meal. You don't want to miss out. read more

Companion had the fish chowder. It was very good. Tasty and a proper portion size. Two sizes available, smalller size as a side, or a regular bowl of soup. I had the salmon, which was served with steamed vegetables and potato wedges. The vegetables and potatoes were prepared from fresh, in house. Not frozen. The service was prompt and friendly even though we arrived just before closing. (not deliberately, just the timing) the food was well presented, flavourful and proper portion sizes, so we went away satisfied but not stuffed. Reasonable prices and we enjoyed the view of the basin while dining. We'll be back. read more

What and awful experience. It started with a table for four being given for a reservation for five (three adults and two children in high chairs, this was not ready in advance and took quite a long time to get ready). The prices are high, portions small, quality of the food poor and the service is awful. Meal one: fish got stuck to pan and they served it anyway, vegetables undercooked potatoes burned. Meal two: Scallops undercooked, beef was inedible, tough and a poor cut. The vegetables were raw, a tea that was ordered and not served was still on the bill, even after it was pointed out to the server just before he went to get the bill. Third meal was pasta and it was average but not undercooked or burned so that made it the best of the night. It reminded me of a frozen pasta meal that you get in the freezer section of the grocery store. The server came by and asked how everything was and he was told about the issues with the dishes. He shrugged and left. We thought he would do something about it but did not. At the end of the meal he again asked how everything was and was told it was awful and that he didn't even bring the tea that was ordered. He then asked if we wanted desert and I said no. He then brought us the full bill, with the tea still on it. At this point I asked if he had a manager available. He pointed at a woman at the bar and said 'she is the manager.' and then walked away. I would not recommend this place to anyone. read more

In a word: fantastic. What a wonderful find in a wonderful town! I could not imagine being more satisfied with my first Nova Scotia restaurant. The atmosphere of Bistro East is intimate and casual. It feels like an old pub should...wood floors ,close tables and quick service. The place was packed during lunch hour, but we were seated right away and served quickly. The food came about when I'd expect at a restaurant of this type. And the food was fantastic. Absolutely scrumptious. I had a clubhouse sandwich and it was so full of flavour and a step above any clubhouse I've ever had before. My wife had a cajun chicken wrap and said much the same thing. The salads they came with were also excellent. I'd definitely visit again and would recommend it to anyone in the area! read more

This was a great little place we stopped at when we were in Annapolis Royal. Its a small little restaurant with some great food. I had the chicken club, Amanda did as well. We both really liked it. It came with a salad which was refreshing since most of our food during the trip was greasy (lots of fries and fried fish and stuff) Norm had a lobster roll and he said he liked it as well. If you are in Annapolis Royal check this place out, but don't bring to big of a group becuase its pretty small. read more

Well not a lot of places are open on Saturday especially when it's not the season so that was one of the few options. We stopped for lunch so I can't comment on the dinner menu or timings for preparing dishes when it's busy cause it wasn't at all(once again: off season) . Anyways... Ambience is not too fancy. It doesn't stand out in any way. They could have put a bit more effort, but for a "bistro" I guess it's okay. Their lunch menu is composed mostly of sandwiches. Be aware they're small! For $12 you get 2 small baguettes with a small salad. Food is quite delicious( the salad especially) but as I said meal portions are small. We also ordered a small pizza and I have the same comment about it. Quite tasty but small. Service is where I expected a bit more. The waiter was polite but not too friendly or attentive. For a small place like Annapolis royal I expected a bit more friendliness considering everyone else I encountered during the day was really nice. With that said, overall the place seems good for lunch if you're passing/stopping by read more

All three meals were as advertised, very tasty. Service was excellent, Janice is very good at making you feel taken care of. The food came fast, and was cooked to perfection. Would definitely eat here again. read more

Everything made from scratch (pasta, pizza dough) which makes their food super-tasty. Stopped in here on our way through town and was pleasantly surprised to find such a tasty place. My girlfriend is vegan and they had no problem switching things up for her. They pulled together a delicious fruit plate for her. I had the cheesecake - superb! Prices are quite reasonable given the quality and if I'm back in Anapolis Royal I'll definitely be stopping in again. read more

We dropped in here when it wasn't busy early afternoon, and enjoyed some quiet time. Food was pretty good, but pricey, but maybe not for the area, calzone and iced coffee were $15. read more

I went here for lunch and had the chicken Caesar salad with a side of garlic toast and a glass of ginger ale. The salad was good with a light dressing that was perfect for a hot day. The service was good with minimal wait time for food. The location is downtown within walking distance to the main attractions and across the street from the water and promenade. Price came to $24 a bit high for salad and a drink, but it is still tourist season so was not surprised. Good place for a quick and friendly lunch. read more

I am not sure why this place has conflicting reviews. We had a Great experience and I recommend this restaurant. Our order was taken right away and food timely delivered. Great pizza. The server was wonderful, even packing my left over pizza in foil and a zip lock bag when she found out the I would be storing it in an ice chest! Comfortable setting. read more

I would only give this restaurant three stars yes they greeted us and we sat down right away but it took them over 15 minutes to take our order. We ordered the chowder bowl and that was delicious. Took forever to receive it. I also ordered the Seafood Supreme. The flavor of this dish was delicious but me being Italian and I make my own noodles , the noodles were too thick for this dish. They should have been thinner and lighter. The scallops were also excellently cooked but could not find the lobsters. read more

We had a pizza here, great taste, absolutely great tomato sauce and dough. Reasonable price and great service, recommended!

Went on a Sunday night and the place was really busy because other restaurants are closed early. The seafood chowder was very delicious. This side salad had real fresh greens like they had just been picked - no iceberg lettuce here. The salmon was cooked to perfection and was served with some nice broccoli. I thoroughly enjoyed this dining experience. read more

This is a terrific local spot, there is something on the menu for everyone. Have been here twice for dinner while staying in the area on vacation, and discovered a scallop pizza, which I never knew existed. It's absolutely divine (no tomato sauce, it has a light creamy sauce instead). We all enjoyed desserts, I recommend the spice cake, it's not too heavy and hits the spot after a good meal. Also had the lobster roll, but it appears to be a seasonal item. Have already made plans to go back for one more scallop pizza before the trip ends... read more

Awesome food.. even has a vegan menu of at least 10 options... and vegan dessert too..

Hands down, best pasta in the area. The homemade noodles and sauce really make the difference. I highly recommend the chicken Alfredo to anyone! read more

Delicious fresh food, well prepared and served. A nice friendly atmosphere; you'll leave well satisfied though not stuffed.

I've heard so much about this place since I moved here so I just had to try it out. My wife and I hopped on the motorcycle and made our way down(after we made reservations). When we got there, the place was almost full of people. The waitress was very pleasant and took us to our table. She told us the special of the day and gave us the menus. We ordered our drinks and they were promptly bought to us. Since I'm lactose intolerant, I asked what they had without milk products. She said anything they have can be made without milk. I ordered Thai chicken that was on the menu and my wife ordered a pasta dish. The orders came and the noodles were actually pasta instead of the Thai noodles. There were a couple of pieces of chicken that were shredded so small and so few of them. I started eating them but as I got halfway through it, there was so much sweet chilli Thai sauce( from a bottle that you can buy at grocery stores which is supposed to be used for a dipping sauce) that it became impossible to eat so I left the rest. My wife said hers was okay but not great. They charge $24 for that small bowl of Thai chicken and it wasn't worth half that. Will not be back! I think there was also dairy products in my meal because I got really sick later that night!! read more

Very skimpy on the food, very disappointment We went had a chicken wrap with a salad. Very tasty, but very tiny wrap. Tiny salad bowel that was only a third full (a few sprigs of lettuce, 3 blueberries and 3 small sliver of apple. Will not go again...very disappointed. Left the restaurant hungry. read more

Horrible just plain and simple. Took over 2 hours to get our entrees. Food was cold. Servers should look into other careers because they are not at all pleasant and could care less about our experience. One of the worst restaurants I've ever been to. read more

The food was really tasty and well prepared. My mother and I stopped to get dessert, which they have an amazing chocolate cake, and decided to make reservations for the next night. The next night we tried the seafood chowder, the haddock, and seafood special with a lemon cream sauce. Probably the best dishes we had in Annapolis. read more

The best meal we've had in Annapolis Royal. Don't pass-up an opportunity to enjoy a fine dinner. Great coffee/espresso too.

Their food is delicious, however it is extremely over priced in the summer time. They take advantage of the fact that tourists will pay the extra fees, however come back any other time of the year and you will find reasonable prices for the exact same dishes. Example: out of peak lunch time Alfredo is $10, has a large serving of pasta and comes with a salad. In peak season Alfredo is $18, has a much smaller portion of pasta, and no salad. They try to make up for this with chicken bits in the pasta, however their chicken is flash frozen, lacks any flavor and is chewy. I've tried the chicken many times and I always leave disappointed. read more

The service and food we had during dinner at Bistro East was amazing! We ordered the Brie cheese & roasted garlic app and it was so yummy. Everything is handmade and very flavourful, the pizza was great with tons of fresh toppings in a perfect thin crust. The owners mother was wonderful and made our experience great! We chatted about how the Bistro came to be, the menu and the live music they have on weekends. Also they're VERY accommodating with menu variations!! It was a perfect dining experience. read more

It is nice to see that Annapolis is becoming a little more "foodie" oriented. I have dined here a few times as it is my Mother's favorite place to eat. The menu is simple yet tasty and well serviced for vegetarians and those looking for gluten free. I have had their pizzas which are good. The sandwiches are nice, service is efficient but I would say that the kitchen is quite slow and any sort crowd in the small dining room seems to bog down the Chef/cook to a grinding halt. I went when there was a table of 10 in the dining room and it was almost a hour for a pizza and two sandwich and salad platters for my dining companions read more

Overall poor meal. 12 inch Italian pizza - good. Two cappucinos, very good (though expensive..) The gluten free Margarita pizza was a big dud. Bland, very frugal on toppings (I know that GF pizzas have to be a little lighter due to cooking, but this was practically bare.) The tomato was tiny diced pieces, not the nice slices as is expected- with not a basil leaf to be found. My wife likened the experience to having low quality pizza ingredients thrown onto an over-sized and wet, chewy cracker. The GF crusts are not made on location. Ambience - poor. On a cold day, they had the AC running rendering half of the sitting area too cold to enjoy. Wouldn't turn the AC off even after asked twice by a very pleasant couple sitting in their jackets. We will be back, as there are few decent restaurants in this part of the Valley. Still, if this was a first visit, we would not be back. Note to the restaurant and Celiacs, make sure to emphasize there is a need to be careful for cross contamination in the sharing of implements (ie pizza cutter). read more