Decided to go there for brunch since it has really good reviews on Yelp.. I went in at 12:54pm, stood near a podium until I hoped someone would approach me. I read over the menu and knew what I wanted to order for drinks, main, and even dessert. After 18 mins of waiting there, i wasn't approached by a single person or was even acknowledged. I decided to go to The Coastal on Robie street where there was a bit of a lineup, but I was approached immediately by a server with a menu to look over while I waited. The food was phenomenal and the servers were courteous and attentive! read more

My husband and I went to Le Bistro for our anniversary in February and had high hopes since a good friend of mine works in the kitchen. The service was great, and the food was well prepared, but the menu was more than a little disappointing. I am a vegetarian and the only entree on the menu that did not have meat was sauteed vegetables with a hoisin sace glaze served on egg noodles! It was delicious, but it's not even French! I expected at least Ratatouille to be on the menu, but alas it wasn't there. I'll most likely be back, but I'm hoping that the menu gets a little bit of an update between now and then. read more

We are so-o-o-o glad it is back. We gave a long history with Le Bistro hope to enjoy many more years enjoying the great food and great service. Thanks It is the best. read more

We had a party of six. Server was very nice but she brought one large roll to the table for six people to share. When we asked for more she said that she couldn't. We had to plea that one large roll for six people wasn't enough. Only then she agreed & brought one more. We found that to be very cheap. Most other restaurants will bring as much bread as you want. A table of two, beside us was served half a roll. I ordered the beef bourguignon and it was very delicious but not much meat in it. The atmosphere was lovely & there was live music playing. read more

The frozen lemon pie saved the day! This place still have some kinks to work out and the food was ok but the crepes weren't as hot as they should have been. We were quality checked by our server who knew we weren't overly impressed. We saw her talk to who we assume was a manager (?) but no one ever spoke to us about the experience... I'll try it again- I can't forget that lemon pie... but I might give it some time to settle into a groove. read more

Having spent a lot of time at the old Le Bistro back in the mid-to late 90s, I was anxiously looking forward to visiting there again. Sorry to say after my visit today, I likely won't be headed back there in the near future. I am vegetarian, and eat no meat, fish or chicken, and there was practically nothing suitable for me to eat, not even a pasta dish. When I mentioned it, the waitress did suggest they could just 'leave off' the meat, fish or chicken' from some of the dishes. I ended up with a mediocre spinach salad, with a dressing that nowhere matched the sour cherry dressing I'd had previously, and was somewhat bland. Also, my co-diner who has to search out gluten-free dishes was somewhat upset to realize that there was one pasta dish and the club sandwich (which could be served on gluten free bread) available for her to select. Really? In this day and age of folks with allergies, those who follow specific diets, it would have been nice to realize that they'd been taken into account when thinking up the menu. Too bad. Shall just have to keep my memories of the former Le Bistro and give my dollars to other dining establishments. read more

Really good food and great atmosphere. The only thing I don't like is how difficult it is to make reservations. They often refuse saying they are full but when we show up anyway they magically have plenty of room. This has happened 3 times so far and once we didn't bother going because they said they were full. Second and third time we were told they were full we went anyway and there was NO problem. It wasn't full. BUT the food and service once you are there is fantastic so don't let their reservation scare tactics keep you away :) read more

I worked at the VG Hospital from 1982 to 1985, and then lived in Park Victoria from 1990 to 1997, so between those two experiences I visited the original Le Bistro numerous times. Like most people who were semi-regulars there, I remembered the potato skins, the croque monsiuer, the Moroccan salad, and the lemon chiffon - along with the creepy fabric figures used as decor. The original was what I would classify as "pretty good", certainly not gourmet food, but a decent midrange choice with unique atmosphere. I was sad when it closed, mostly because it seemed like a fixture for the little old ladies who lived in the apartments above that always seemed to be there with their drinks and cigarettes regardless of the hour. My return this time revealed no ladies who lunch - in fact, very few customers at all this lunchtime - but an atmosphere that seemed very similar, thankfully sans the creepy fabric people. The menu was somewhat familiar but lacked a few of the choices I was hoping to see, and many of the items I did see on the menu seemed like odd choices for a french-themed bistro. Far too many items had onions in them where they didn't belong, even the croque monsieur, which crossed them off my list, sadly. I ended up with the seafood minestrone, which was vaguely canned-tasting and rather bland. My companion had the fish and chips, which looked like a better choice. Bread with the meal was a warm loaf, apparently freshly baked from frozen, while a piece of something came with the minestrone that resembled a length of french bread crust put under the broiler with cheese - not awful, just strange. Overall, the menu seemed unadventurous and the seasonings rather bland, odd for a french-themed kitchen. Summing up, it was a bit disappointing based on that first visit. It probably deserves a follow-up and another chance. read more

wonderful lemon pie. Le bistro cocktail is also nice. Nice restaurant. Minestrone soup is full of seafood!

Worst service, worst food! Terrible waiter got hair in my food on top of it being very unappetizing! Worst experience of my life.

Thank you foe a wonderful dining experience and lovely service last eve; Jasmine, the server, was exceptional, the food was fantastic and the ambiance as well; reminded me of being back in Paris! Looking forward to dining there again. Thx! Steve read more

First visit to LBBL on Saturday night. enjoyed the French styling and the service was good. Love places where they don't swipe plates as soon as one person finishes. Lived up to European ambience by allowing us all to finish before clearing plates. Served bread but no butter knife. Food was decent. I had Beef Bourgignon, daughter had Chicken Carbonara and other had a Caesar salad. We all enjoyed although Carbonara was a little heavy on the garlic but quite tasty. Music was great. Zoe Leger has an amazing voice and it was a great accompaniment to our meal read more

My wife and I lived in Halifax for about 8 years and Le Bistro was one of our top 3 favorite dining spots on the east coast. we tried so many things on the menu and we were never disappointed! The Risotto balls in particular are amazing - I think we ordered them every time we went there. The atmosphere is very elegant and the service is always great. read more

Amazing service, everyone was so kind and helpful. Food tasted great and was very fast and hot. Atmosphere is very cozy and comfortable. 10/10 recommend if you're looking for a place that is classy but also very affordable. read more

Love this place!! My three sisters and I had lunch there this past Monday and we had such a great experience. Liz is a sweetheart and joined us for a good laugh as we were leaving. Our server was very sweet and accommodating though she did get a bit confused as we were all talking at once...she did, however, keep her cool and got all our orders right which is quite amazing, all things considered. The food was piping hot, delicious and beautifully presented. The atmosphere is lovely...has a very European aura and the setting, with lots of windows overlooking South Park Street and the landscaping of the Park Vic, is very pleasing to the eye. We were all very pleased when we got our bill...much more reasonable than expected (we don't pay much attention to the prices when ordering). This was my third visit for lunch at Le Bistro and I'm now confident that my next visit, for dinner, will be well worth the jaunt from the other end of the city. read more

I travel to Halifax a few times a year and usually end up at Le Bistro. A family favourite, we usually end up having a meal there. The food is consistently good, service recently was better than I have experienced in the past. All in all, a good spot for a multi-generational family gathering. read more

The new Le Bistro is as good as the old one, the Eggs Benedict were the best I had eaten in quite some time. The Brunch menu was great and all entrees came with an alcoholic beverage. I will be back in the near future to try out the dinner menu. This 'new again' restaurant is wellworth a visit. read more

I visited on Tuesday, April 18/17 for the first time and was impressed. The server was efficient, friendly and knowledgeable. One of my favourite soups is French onion and they didn't disappoint as this was delicious with lots of onion and cheese. I asked for her recommendation of the choice between two desserts and had the lemon parfait which was perfect (next time I will have the smaller serving as couldn't finish. I will make this a regular stop when in Halifax. read more

We had our first date at the 'old' LeBistro, ate there frequently and eventually, while very young, our two sons began their 'eating out' experiences at this favourite spot. When they were home for the holidays we were excited to return. Although there were obviously some 'start up' pains, we were not disappointed. The food was quite good and, I am sure, will only improve with time. Our server was very friendly and quickly rectified a few small gliches which occurred. Overall a good time was had by all. Welocme back LeBistro! read more

Adorable place, and the waitstaff are great. I had the chicken crepe and it was delicious, but I was left with a bad taste. I saw the woman I believe is the "Liz" ream out one of her employees right before the dinner rush began. I couldn't hear what it was that she was reprimanding her for but the young lady then had to wait tables while visibly upset for the rest of the evening. Was positive I'd be heading back to this place when I got there, but now I'm not so sure... read more

An old favorite for many. I had the linguine which was fine, others enjoyed crepes. We shared the frozen lemon pie which was delicious. A very pleasant waitress who offered one of us who had to wait a bit for his haddock a free drink to make up for the delay, which was exceptionally kind. Convenient for a pre movie dinner. Very reasonable prices. read more

I love the atmosphere here and the service has always been fantastic! I took my parents while they were home on vacation and it was a huge hit! My Dad started with the seafood chowder and he loved it so much he basically forced my mother and I to try it. The table bread is really nice - served warm and delicious. The cups for the water are probably my least favourite part - I get about two mouthfuls before I drain the glass, but luckily there's a bottle at the table so a refill is easy. For our mains my Dad had the Haddock (the man loves fish) and he cleaned his plate. My Mom had the Mushroom Escargot dish and the Bruschetta. She really enjoyed it and the serving sizes were great considering that they are both appetizers. I had the Penne Carbonara and hot damn was it good! The bacon was phenomenal! The only negative part of my meal was the watery bottom - I'm pretty sure the sauce is made with egg and I found it really runny when I got to the bottom of the bowl, but it didn't hinder the taste so I was still very happy. The music was great as well - really creates a cool atmosphere. I honestly love the resto and I know I'll be back :) read more

Stopped in here on a nice fall afternoon. I had passed by Le Bistro before but was never really tempted due to it's odd location. It is at the foot of an older apartment building and is easy to miss. But boy am I glad I tried this spot! A very nice, quaint little place that mimics a French bistro. Half the restaurant is an atrium so you get great amounts of sunlight coming in. I had the daily lunch special which was the pulled pork sandwich and added the french onion soup on the side. 5 Stars! The sandwich was incredible and the soup was also as good as it gets. My server Brennan was very nice as well. I will be returning for diner sometime soon. Overall a great little spot that needs to be in a better location in my opinion. It's in a good neighborhood (Spring Garden shopping area) but as mentioned above is very easy to miss. Do yourself a favor and travel to France just minutes from home! read more

Good food served in a nice atmosphere. French cuisine delivered in a atmosphere that will transport you back to the Left Bank. Try to get a seat in the open air atrium on a sunny day, and enjoy the fresh haddock, or steak frites. read more

It's ok and that's a problem in a city filled with places to eat. The place lacks anything special outside of french fries in a paper cone. It's typical pub grub with the name in french but there's not much in the way of actual french cuisine here. Go if your in the area but don't go out of your way, just trying to find a parking spot is not worth it. read more

Food was fine but service was dismal. The server forgot to bring our appetizer, removed our plates before we were done, and messed up our drink order. The kitchen seems OK but front-of-the-house is scatter-brained! read more

A friend and I had brunch here a few weekends ago. The atmosphere was cozy, and the wait staff was pleasent. However, we did feel a bit rushed - the restaurant was less than half full, so we didn't understand the hurry. Nobody asked us if we wanted tea, coffee or dessert - so we ended up having coffee up the road after brunch. May return to try the dinner menu sometime. read more

Recently ordered the Chicken/Seafood Caesar salad. Was the blandest Caesar salad I have ever eaten. Salad dressing tasted like it was made with mayonnaise. Couldn't taste garlic, etc. The chicken was advertised as 5 spiced chicken and was also very bland. The only seasoning on my salad was the salt and pepper I added myself. Shame because it had great possibilities. read more

Lunch with my daughter is always a great treat; but, yesterday the food was just as great! Beginning with the greeting at the door, so friendly and warm to the farewell on our way out. The staff couldn't have done anything else for us to make our lunch more over the top. Salads were fresh and crisp, soups just warm enough without being too hot. Deserts were awesome to finish. Even the parking worked to our advantage with a spot almost directly opposite the restaurant!! read more

We were in Halifax for just four nights and found this place to be wonderful. Beef Bourgignon and Filet Mignon were both delicious, as were the wines that our server suggested. Lemon parfait pie was amazing. Prices were very reasonable. read more

I just had THE most frustrating experience with a woman at Le Bistro. Twice I had left a phone message to reserve a table for brunch on Sunday. I eventually had to call again and with some frustration mentioned that I had called twice, but apparently there was no record of it. Nevertheless the reservation was made. Today I got a "courtesy" call to let me know that they had found my reservation (only one), but I had not left a message.....so it as all my fault right from the very beginning! I admit I might have done that but could not imagine doing this twice. She proceeded to tell me all about their water troubles of the last week (I can sympathize, but what this has to do with answering phone messages, I do not know). Then.....she told me that she was just calling me because I sounded irritated and she wanted to let me know that they had not dismissed my message. I told her I didn't think I was as irritated as I was frustrated as this was now the 3rd call I had placed. She repeated that I did sound irritated to which I replied.....I AM THE CUSTOMER". When she continued to repeat herself I asked her to cancel the reservation....and she hung up! I taught customer service for years and this is one of the worst experiences I have ever had. I can see if she had called to say that they did find one message and there was not a phone number on it, I would not have been so taken aback....but to blame me from the very beginning is unbelievable. Maybe whoever wrote the message down forgot to write down the phone number....but I guess not! read more

Food was excellent, service was excellent and I'm told the wine was excellent too. I had the Paris Club on the pretzel baguette and it was exceptional. The rest of my party were very impressed. Ambiance was great. Planning a return trip read more

My fiance and I booked a reservation for 30 people the night before our wedding. Liz printed a special menu just for us, and the service was impecable! The staff were attentive, accommodating, and knowledgeable. The food was fabulous! Everyone said how much they enjoyed it, and I couldn't think of a better way to kick off our wedding weekend! Definitely go here. read more

Terrible! dirty dining room, over sauced over salty food. Sat in the , I guess atrium area (?), which is really just a windowed room with cigarette butts all over the glass roof, where the server basically forgot about us as she went outside to smoke. How did we know you ask, she yelled for a "lighter" across the bar as she walked out the back. With the restaurant scene growing so nicely in halifax it is crazy to me that service and standards like this are making the cut, or are they? Maybe this is your "spot" but I urge you, branch out! There is a world of great food and amazing service out there that doesn't smell like smoke. read more

I'd heard such good things about this place, I finally got to try it last weekend. Really good experience here, relaxed fine-dining. Soft live music in the background, delicious food. Liz and her staff were wonderful to my friends and I. I will definitely be returning! Perfect place to bring a date and have some great food and wine. I think the relaxed atmosphere would make it ideal for a family occasion too! Highly recommend!! read more

Went for lunch with my friend last week. We both ordered to french onion soup as our appetizer. Both of us were quite disappointed as the soup was very bland. I think the cheese they used was mozzerella. There was just a small blob of cheese on the top. The broth was nice and clear but almost tasteless. The spoons we were given to eat the soup with were not clean. They still had bits of food on them. We asked for clean spoons and they were replaced but there was no apology or embarrassment on the part of the waitress. It was almost like this happens all the time. We split a pizza after the soup and it was okay. It also was quite bland but the crust was thin and crispy. Their wine by the bottle prices were reasonable compared with other restaurants. Out waitress was not very friendly and when she asked how our food was we were honest about how we felt. After that she was even less friendly! Bottom line is food was bland and expensive for what they served and the customer service was not good! Will not be returning. read more

I'd eaten here a year ago with a group and we enjoyed it. This week, not so much. For one thing, the food seemed pretty expensive for a casual place. But I find this to be the case in many Halifax restaurants. I spend a lot of time in New York City and I can eat better and more cheaply there. My companion paid an extra five dollars to add chicken to the linguine, bringing the cost to $18.95; the amount of chicken added was shameful. Everything took a long time to arrive. After waiting a very long time for a simple dessert, I could hear our server complaining to the guy making it and asking him if he could do better. Thanks to our server for looking out for us, but the conversation should not have been necessary and should not have been held within earshot. All in all, it did not feel like anyone cared very much. Which kind of made me feel like a chump. The coffee, however, was excellent, as was the Pot-au-feu. read more