Great food and service at a quaint place with a story. Give it a try. Outdoor dining available.

Beautiful old home revamped into a lovely cafe. Staff is super nice and professional....and cute! (Ha) Drinks and food was superb!! We called ahead to get reservations and the owner (I assumed once I got there) was extremely accommodating and friendly. I would definitely come back here multiple times. Presentation was great too with appropriate portions. This is a must visit if you are local or just passing thru. Grazie!!! read more

I found this restaurant to be excellent! The appetizers were excellent! We loved the tuna tartar and mussels. The elk special was amazing. Each person (party of 4) loved their dish! I would definitely recommend. For the quality of dish and portion size I going the price to be fair. Definitely will be back. read more

My wife and I celebrated our 30th Anniversary here with a bottle of Merlot, Lebanese Lamb Chops & Filet, finished with a Godiva Cheesecake for her and Chocolate Bread Pudding for me. Dario was a wonderful Host; taking the time to tell us about the history of the property and the character of his restaurant in other seasons. read more

This is a wonderful little restaurant in Bentonville! The food is always amazing and the owner makes you feel right at home. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a fantastic place to eat! read more

as lovely been here a couple of times. service and the food are awesome. read more

My favorite place in Bentonville for serious food and wine without the pretentious attitude.

Tiny little place further down Walton. The food was amazing! I ordered the chicken pesto. The portion was big and the pesto was perfect. My husband ordered the lamb chops and they were perfectly cooked and incredibly tender. This is the perfect place for date night or just to have a really, really good meal. read more

Had reservations at this quaint little place for Valentine's Day. BUSY is an understatement and for that, the service seemed really slow but they made up for it in the food. Started the night off with mussels basquaise. Very good and a lot of them. Dipping the bread in the sauce was good as well. I enjoyed a grilled coho salmon with dill and bell remoulade over israeli cous cous with sauteed spinach and my husband had a bone in ribeye with grilled squash and sliced new potatoes. Others were raving about the lebanese lamb chops and blackened swordfish. I see the other reviews complaining about portions. I guess to what most restaurants serve, it is smaller but definitely not too small for one to eat and be satisfied. Chew slower is the only advice I could give them. I suppose they believe price should equal quantity. Sorry, more about quality here. I am looking forward to going here for special occasions and enjoying the outdoor dining when warm weather rolls around. The wine selection was nice. I'd push to four stars had the service not been so slow. I'm hoping that was an isolated thing due to the "special" holiday and being packed with reservations. NOTE: Make a reservation. read more

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Went for first time last night. Had studied the menu and cocktail list before on Yelp. Martini's were listed at $9.99 and pizzas about $18. After one pizza and 3 weak watery martinis, was presented with a bill for $88 ! Needed to get my date home, so simply left. The martini menu on site listed no prices. We had Lemon Drops, $20 a drink !?! This stinks. You better ask the prices before ordering any cocktail. Maybe they charged extra for frosting the glasses? Oh - there's no lock on the one bathroom inside. Great pizza. read more

This place was a small unexpected gem hidden hill side in Bentonville. A small French cuisine that did not disappoint. We started with the grilled Brie which was a good intro. We then ordered the balsamic glazed chicken and short ribs which were both incredible. The staff and owner were friendly, and the service was good. Don't eat here if you are in a hurry. Expect to enjoy your time with each course and company. read more

One of our favorite places to go, especially when the weather is cooperating and we can dine outside. We used to always go during the lunch hour but once they adjusted their hours to only in the evening, we were finally able to make it for my birthday meal. Due to recent rain left us eating in doors, but is still quite pleasant. If you are looking for a meal filled with flavor this is your place. We started with a crab cake as our appetizer which never disappoints. I chose the salmon and my husband chose the filet both were packed with flavor! read more

The food was ok - nothing special - my partners short ribs were short on the ribs - my lamb chops while plentiful were not as tender I would have liked. Wine and drinks seem to be their niche. Would not return - sorry. read more

Had a reservation on a Friday night. Great atmosphere sat outside. Server took a while to take our drink order. We were a party of six about 20 minutes after our server took our food order, she informed us they were out of pizza (5 of the 6 of us had ordered different pizzas). Then 15 minutes after retaking our order the server came back to tell us that they were out of scallops (one person in our party had ordered it) Had the chicken pesto pasta it was very bland (2 of us had ordered it since the pizza was out and each order of the pasta looked different. Would maybe go back for a drink but probably not the service didn't even make up of for the food they ran out of . read more

Unfortunately not worth the price. The location and decor is nice but the atmosphere and staff are fairly unprofessional (pop music playing, staff congregating and joking loudly behind the bar, playing with their phones). Considering the limited menu, you'd expect high levels of quality and innovation, but you'd be disappointed. The Spinach Pear salad ($9) was lackluster and could have been seen served equally well at many mid level restaurants. The Lebanese Lamb Chops ($32) were described as mint and garlic infused, but unfortunately if those flavors were indeed there, they were overpowered by a great deal of pepper. It was also undercooked. The Chateaubriand Shiitake Pasta ($24) was nice but the flavors were heavy and not terribly refined. Also the mushrooms were not freshly made for the dish, and the dish as a whole looked nothing like the picture on their website. It was more reminiscent of an Olive Garden plate with very little color and variation in flavors or presentation. UPDATE: So I gave this place another shot. My 2 girlfriends and I went for dinner and were very pleased. The brie appetizer was lovely, the swordfish was excellent. My friends were happy with the food, although the atmosphere is still not comparable to the prices. I increased the stars from 2 to 3, as I still believe the prices are a bit high for what you get considering the whole experience, but it's a nice niche place for the area since high quality dining is scant around there. read more

We tried this place because Yelp gave it 4 plus stars. We went with no reservation and the host shamed us for not having a reservation in spite of the nearly empty dining room. There was hardly anyone in the restaurant (should of been a clue). I ordered the petite filet mignon, my wife ordered chicken Marsala and it was woefully over cooked, stringy and nearly burned. It is shameful the chef let it leave the kitchen in the first place since a chicken paillard cooks so quickly. The filet mignon was the size of a slider hamburger and not nearly as tasty! Also our water glasses were allowed to go dry, tsk tsk! Save your money and go to Applebee's or Outback Steak house! read more

We have eaten here a number of times over the past years and it's one of our favorites in all of Northwest Arkansas. We had the short ribs bourguignon and the steak au poivre. Both were perfectly prepared (the sauces were to die for) and the sides were equally well done. Love the atmosphere - not terribly fancy but cozy. Our service was great - very friendly and prompt. But it's the food that brings us back. Highly recommend for a special dinner. read more

We had reservations for 4 of us last night for our friends birthday which she did not want to talk about so that was kept secret. We had a wonderful time and a nice relaxing evening. They did not rush us at all and the restaurant was full. We started with the appetizer special which was a spinach and artichoke dip with crusty bread. It was a little different from many others I have had in the past and we all loved it. The birthday girl always has the mussels and so did my husband. Beautiful presentation as always and they were both very pleased with that selection once more. Several of us had the tuna tower which was amazing. My husband had tuna tower envy and says he will have one next time after tasting mine. (I am going to request double wasabi next time but that's just me) The birthday girls husband had the swordfish which he loved and he did not leave a spec on his plate. He even enjoyed all of the couscous which he ordinarily doesn't like. And finally the melt in your mouth scallops! I have had them before and they did not disappoint; outstanding. No room for dessert but we already know how good those are. Try the bread pudding! I will be back in a few weeks with my Girls Night Out group. read more

Excellent service ! Portions are perfect size - no leftovers. Fresh ingredients - we look forward to going again! I could tell several tables were regulars. My husband enjoyed the beer options. Highly recommend going! Definitely worth the drive. read more

Lovely little place! The decor is rustic and cozy. The service was just excellent. Precious was our server, and she is aptly named. Very personable, friendly, professional, and just plain nice. My first dish wasn't to my liking and they promptly replaced it for me, no questions asked. The petit filet was perfectly seasoned, the roasted purple fingerlings were to die for, and the sautéed spinach was nicely done... Maybe a tiny bit salty. The Caesar salad was delicious with great presentation. Altogether, it was a lovely meal and we will definitely be back. read more

Excellent food and great service. We got the grilled Brie as a app; it was delicious but I think it could be amazing if they would add cranberries, even dried would be great. Also, earlier reviews comment on the portion sizes being small. Our server addressed this complaint and told us the chef has increased the sizes, which is pretty cool. I can't confirm whether this is true because I don't know the previous sizes, but I can attest that my date and I split the pork - it was 24oz. read more

Overall very good experience. Very cute little restaurant. Grilled Brie was tasty. Ordered the lamb chops and they were delicious. Cooked perfectly, couscous was bland and wasn't impressed with the bread pudding but I'd eat here again. Service was fantastic and speedy. Not rushed either. Had a great time. read more

Was finally afforded the opportunity to take my family to Petit Bistro. Loved our experience and the food was phenomenal!! Started with two appetizers . The Salmon Mousse and Tuna Tartar. I could have stopped there and been satisfied, but all off our entrees were equally superb. The ambiance reminded me of one of my favorite Eateries in Larkspur, CA. Bentonville's Gem in my book. read more

I've eaten here a couple times and have always enjoyed it. It is a bit pricy, but it is worth it in my opinion if you are wanting fresh, quality food and great atmosphere. The service is friendly and helpful. I definitely plan to return! read more

Had family coming in for the weekend & wanted some good places to take them to eat, looked at several reviews & one of our choices (Petit Bistro) sounded good, with good ratings. However, this was a very bad choice, food was just mediocre & the service was even worse, paper napkins ha! It's really hard to give this place even 1 star, don't waste your time. read more

What a wonderful and quaint restaurant. We did not know that they closed at 2, but they welcomed us, provided us exceptional service plus the food was excellent. Their chocolate bread pudding is decadent and absolutely delicious. We live over 2 hours away, but next time we are in Bentonville, we are coming back to this special place. read more

This place is fabulous. The entire experience was second to none. Food, wine and staff make this my favorite place.

Have not had better food in Arkansas.. This is like a Napa Valley Bistro, friendly, small with off the charts good food! Loved it. read more

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Amazing dinner! I took family in from New York there for dinner and they were blown away with the meal. Friendly staff, highly recomend the short ribs, pork chops and any of the desserts (we ordered one of each). Vey comfortable atmosphere. read more

I never think about this place much. So last Friday was only our third visit. But the food has been excellent every time. We both ordered the special: honey glazed salmon with lamb lolo's and some tasty sides. It was plenty of food! We both raved to each other about how much we loved the meal. If you know Petit Bistro, you know how close together the tables are. Well, before we left, almost everyone was ordering or eating the special. The service was great. If you didn't have to sit on top of each other I would give the place five stars. read more

We were looking for a small fancy dinner in a private setting and we found it! Petit Bistro wasn't like anything I've had before. The prices are moderately high, but for the quality of the food and the portions it was worth every dollar. We split an appetizer, entree, and dessert and each had a glass of wine all for around $60 (before tip), and we still left with a to go box. If you're not in a hurry, and you're looking for a private romantic atmosphere, I highly suggest Petit Bistro. (also I looked at the lunch menu and it looks like you can get a gourmet lunch for around $15) read more

Absolutely LOVELY atmosphere - a best kept secret of NWA! Delicious food - perfect date spot, or even for a business lunch! LOVE! read more

Great atmosphere, good service..... Food was well presented but as some of the other reviews mentioned a little lackluster or bland... Real shame given the rest of the elements are great. We'll give it another shot to be fair but didn't rock it tonight. read more

We wanted a cute, romantic place to celebrate our wedding anniversary, and this place looked so cute, we gave it a try. While it has great potential, the execution really was not there. The portions were small, but that wasn't the problem, we expected that with a French place. My steak au poivre was a fatty london broil with a bland sauce, not the wagyu beef promised. Either they lied to me or their meat provider lied to them. The caesar salad was not crisp and cold, as a $10 salad should be. To be fair, my husband enjoyed his filet, though it was 4 oz for over $20. read more

Food is very good. I had the short ribs and a Bordeaux win. Creme brulee for dessert. All were excellent. Nice little cozy place. Customer service needs improvement. They need high chairs and boosters because some people who like good food have children too. They need somewhere to put coats, or at least not look at you like an idiot when you ask if there is a coat rack or anywhere to put coats. And a thanks for joining us or have a nice evening upon leaving would be nice. Felt like they couldn't have cared less if we joined them for dinner read more

Excellent meal, great service. Well worth the visit. Sit On the rear deck if you get the chance. A little traffic noise, but interesting to sit and think that this was a 1905 homestead. Ask about the history of the smokehouse. read more

Had lunch at Petit Bistro with a friend, and we both had a wonderful experience. The lemon grass beef soup was divine and the salmon cucumber dill salad was excellent. Prices are very reasonable and the atmosphere is lovely. Will definitely go back. read more

I was very disappointed with this place which makes me sad bc I had high hopes. Hubby and I came here for date night, he had the blackened swordfish which was over cooked and I had the filet. Now I will say the filet was correctly cooked but was cut into. Anyone who has any culinary training knows you do not cut into the filet to check if it's done. The Rosemary potatoes were not fresh. We also ordered some bread and it was burned. Our waitress Precious said "it's the taste of the grill.". It tasted as if the grill hasn't been cleaned in a while. I also feel if I'm going to drop a Benjamin for supper, bread should be free, the napkins shouldn't be paper and the air conditioner should be on. read more

We ate here for the first time on Valentines Day and loved it. Great atmosphere, good service, and great food. The tuna and steak were both perfectly prepared. Petit Bistro delivers the quality of food that the pretentious restaurants near the square can only aspire to. Highly recommend. read more

Not a bad little place. The atmosphere is great and the service reasonable. They have a very ambitious menu that, unfortunately, their kitchen can't quite live up to. That said, they aren't at all bad and are a generally enjoyable place to eat. read more