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Bistro du Midi, Boston, MA

Bistro du Midi

4.7
4.7
4569 Reviews
$31 to $50
French

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 37 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Charming
Bistro du Midi's cuisine features French Cuisine inspired by Coastal New England influences. Our wine list represents the true soul of a bistro wine list. In a classic French bistro, wine is very much a part of every meal. As such, we offer a variety of experiences and wines at a tremendous value in a range of prices. Our elegant yet relaxed environment overlooks Boston's beautiful Public Garden with a spectacular view. A street level Bistro features floor-to-ceiling windows, and in the spring and summer our patio provides some of the most optimal al fresco dining in the city.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Mid-Day Menu Daily 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (617) 279-8000
  • Website
    http://www.bistrodumidi.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    David Iacobazzi
  • Private party facilities
    We offer both private and semi-private dining for lunch, brunch and dinner. Our private Wine Room seats up to 30, and our semi-private Alcove seats 12. Three-course menu options, an extensive wine list and reception items are offered. Full restaurant and floor buyouts are welcomed.
  • Private party contact
    Catherine Dineen : (617) 279-0879
  • Location
    272 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116
  • Neighbourhood
    Back Bay
  • Cross Street
    Arlington
  • Parking details
    Parking is available on the street or at the Motor Mart Garage after 5pm for dinner service at a special rate of $10 for up to three hours.
  • Public transit
    Bistro du Midi sits directly across from Boston's Public Garden half a block from the Arlington T station on the Green Line, on the outskirts of the fabulous Back Bay neighborhood.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Chef's Seasonal Tasting Menu

    US$175.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Indulge in Chef Robert Sisca's seasonal tasting menu, a curated culinary experience featuring local ingredients and innovative flavors. Each course is a celebration of the season, crafted to delight your palate and elevate your dining experience.

  • Midday at Bistro Du Midi

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy our lighter midday menu which includes Bistro favorites such as Fresh Oysters, Cheese & Charcuterie, Sandwiches, and Salads. Available daily from 3 - 5pm & now taking reservations!
    Midday at Bistro Du Midi photo

  • New Year's Eve Dinner

    US$175.00 per person

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Celebrate a joyous 2024 by joining Bistro du Midi for dinner on New Year's Eve. Dinner will consist of an amazing five-course pre-fix tasting menu (with choices) created by Chef Robert Sisca and will feature an optional premium wine pairing. Please note that our regular dinner menu will not be available on New Year's Eve and that seating will be taking place in both our upstairs Main Dining Room and our downstairs Bistro. Please make note of any seating requests with your reservation.

Menu

Cru, Shellfish, Caviar

  • American Wagyu Beef TartareUS$28.00

    marcona almond, quail egg, burgundy truffle

    • Tuna TartareUS$24.00

      sesame, radish, spring onion, avocado & leek emulsion

      • Ora King Salmon CrudoUS$26.00

        pine nut, chanterelle mushroom, jalapeño

        • Selection of OystersUS$24.00

          mignonette, cocktail sauce, horseradish

          • Jumbo Shrimp CocktailUS$30.00

            six pieces, cocktail sauce, horseradish

            • Petit PlateauUS$49.00

              selection of assorted shellfish (serves one or two)

              • Grand PlateauUS$135.00

                selection of assorted shellfish (serves two to four)

                • Osetra Royal ReserveUS$140.00

                  rich, butter, creamy

                  • BdM Kaluga Hybrid CaviarUS$145.00

                    light, clean, floral

                    Premier Plats

                    • Arugula & Endive SaladeUS$17.00

                      bleu cheese, apple, radish, fall vegetables

                      • Heirloom Beet SaladeUS$19.00

                        lardons, goat cheese, egg, frisée, fougasse

                        • French Onion SoupUS$22.00

                          black winter truffle, aged comte, sherry

                          • Spanish OctopusUS$27.00

                            squid ink, prosciutto, pickled pepper, smoked fingerlings

                            • Foie Gras TorchonUS$28.00

                              banana, walnut, plum, fig

                              • Charcuterie BoardUS$29.00

                                niçoise & castelvetrano olives, chardonnay mustard

                                • A5 Japanese WagyuUS$57.00

                                  hen of the woods, shishito pepper, shoyu

                                  • Beet GnocchiUS$26.00

                                    apple, brown butter seeds, feta cheese

                                    • Tomato Ricotta TortelliniUS$29.00

                                      maine mussels, uni, heirloom tomato, bottarga

                                      Mer & Terre

                                      • HalibutUS$47.00

                                        bread crust, bluefoot mushroom, cauliflower, curry-shrimp broth

                                        • Ora King SalmonUS$46.00

                                          chorizo, sweet potato, broccolini, pomegranate, squash emulsion

                                          • Bouillabaisse du MidiUS$64.00

                                            lobster, scallop, shrimp, calamari, mussels, clams

                                            • Freebird Farm ChickenUS$39.00

                                              green garlic, sunflower risotto, plum, chicken jus

                                              • Crescent Farm Duck BreastUS$45.00

                                                crispy rice, corn, ginger-lemongrass duck jus

                                                • Filet MignonUS$62.00

                                                  pommes purée, spinach, black truffle bordelaise

                                                  • Brandt RibeyeUS$59.00

                                                    potato confit, shallot, watercress, sauce au poivre

                                                    Legumes & Pommes de Terre

                                                    • Grilled BroccoliniUS$16.00

                                                      walnut, goat cheese, thyme

                                                      • Pommes FritesUS$12.00

                                                        piment d’espelette

                                                        • Pommes PuréeUS$12.00

                                                          garlic butter, chives

                                                          • Wild Mushroom TarteUS$19.00

                                                            puff pastry, mushroom duxelles, black garlic vinaigrette

                                                            • Honeynut SquashUS$17.00

                                                              pine nut, apple, sage, brown butter

                                                              Chef's Seasonal Tasting Menu

                                                              • Amuse Bouche

                                                                chef’s daily creation

                                                                • Ora King Tyee Crudo

                                                                  lightly torched, pine nut, sea bean, oscietra caviar, apple

                                                                  • Poached Lobster

                                                                    gnocchi, black trumpet mushroom, winter black truffle cauliflower emulsion

                                                                    • Seared Foie Gras

                                                                      banana, walnut, plum

                                                                      • White Truffle Tagliatelle

                                                                        cultured butter, parmigiano, chives, fresh alba white truffles

                                                                        • Fallow Venison

                                                                          black truffle potato dauphinoise, sunchoke purée, brussels, venison jus

                                                                          • Ile Flottante

                                                                            fig jam, poached pear, crème anglaise, crisp prosciutto

                                                                            Last updated: December 10, 2024

                                                                            What 4,569 people are saying

                                                                            Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                            Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                            4.7
                                                                            4.7 based on recent ratings
                                                                            • 4.6Food
                                                                            • 4.6Service
                                                                            • 4.6Ambience
                                                                            • 4.3Value

                                                                            Noise • Moderate

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                                                                            • Greater Boston

                                                                              French

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                                                                            Review summary

                                                                            AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                            Bistro du Midi delights with its "excellent drinks, beautiful atmosphere," and attentive staff. Located across from Boston Commons, it offers a scenic dining experience. Guests rave about the "fantastic food," including oysters, truffle pasta, and divine soufflés. The service is consistently praised, making it a top choice for special occasions.

                                                                            4,569 Reviews

                                                                            1. OpenTable Diner

                                                                              Washington DC

                                                                              1 review

                                                                              5.0

                                                                              1 review

                                                                              Dined 1 day ago

                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                              The food was amazing, including a variety unique flavors (the beet gnocchi and endive salad were spectacular). We dined here as a family and everybody found numerous items on the menu they liked (a win for a family of vegans, vegetarians, and flexitarians). Our server was fantastic, truly. They made sure our meal progressed in a timely fashion so we could make a post-dinner show. 10/10.

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                                                                            2. Richard

                                                                              VIP

                                                                              Greater Boston

                                                                              47 reviews

                                                                              5.0

                                                                              47 reviews

                                                                              Dined 1 day ago

                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                              Another great experience at this restaurant this time it was brunch great selection expertly prepared great service.

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                                                                            3. Alison

                                                                              VIP

                                                                              Greater Boston

                                                                              20 reviews

                                                                              5.0

                                                                              20 reviews

                                                                              Dined 1 day ago

                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                                              We had a wonderful brunch, the service was great, the pastry and the food was amazing! Great experience!

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                                                                            4. Daniel

                                                                              VIP

                                                                              Greater Boston

                                                                              14 reviews

                                                                              4.0

                                                                              14 reviews

                                                                              Dined 2 days ago

                                                                              1. Overall 4
                                                                              2. Food 3
                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                                              It’s a little bit chilly in the dining room, presumably cold air coming in as people enter. Started with the foie gras, but the salt around the torchon detracts significantly from the flavor of the pate so that was disappointing. It could also have been assisted by more toast or bread. The halibut was good as was the apple tart dessert. I enjoyed a classical Negroni to start and had a glass of Pinot Noir which was a little on the thin side. Overall a good but not excellent dinner.

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                                                                            5. BBdiner

                                                                              VIP

                                                                              Greater Boston

                                                                              34 reviews

                                                                              4.0

                                                                              34 reviews

                                                                              Dined 2 days ago

                                                                              1. Overall 4
                                                                              2. Food 4
                                                                              3. Service 4
                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                              Our lunch before attending the Urban Nutcracker was delicious, as always. However, the apple dessert was underwhelming and the portion quite small. On a positive note, our waitress was wonderful!

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                                                                            6. Matt

                                                                              Greater Boston

                                                                              6 reviews

                                                                              5.0

                                                                              6 reviews

                                                                              Dined 3 days ago

                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                                              A beautiful location, impeccable service (Shout out to the ever attentive, informed and unfailingly prompt, polite and engaging Luis! He also takes a great picture) The food was outstanding, from the opening oysters through Halibut, Steaks, Duck and finished by the Chocolate Souffle. A glorious wine list, a little intimidating, but lots of ready and willing guidance available if desired. This was a great place for a family holiday dinner. The only consideration is the dining room was a little loud, but that may just be my old ears. And the lighted Public Garden out the windows was a cherry on top!

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                                                                            7. Lisa

                                                                              VIP

                                                                              Greater Boston

                                                                              563 reviews

                                                                              5.0

                                                                              563 reviews

                                                                              Dined 4 days ago

                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                              3. Service 4
                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                              Great place for a client dinner. Great food, beautiful dining room and nice service. Try to get a table near one of the windows. The view is spectacular.

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                                                                            8. M

                                                                              VIP

                                                                              Greater Boston

                                                                              174 reviews

                                                                              4.0

                                                                              174 reviews

                                                                              Dined 7 days ago

                                                                              1. Overall 4
                                                                              2. Food 4
                                                                              3. Service 4
                                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                                              Kitchen is very excellent. Front of house is improving.
                                                                              Bistro du MidiResponded 4 days ago
                                                                              Hello M - Thank you for the feedback. As always, we look forward to seeing you.

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                                                                            9. Margaret

                                                                              VIP

                                                                              Greater Boston

                                                                              6 reviews

                                                                              5.0

                                                                              6 reviews

                                                                              Dined 7 days ago

                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                              We were greeted at the door and escorted upstairs. Beautiful view of Boston Gardens with a window table. Kind staff and delicious brunch holiday menu!
                                                                              Bistro du MidiResponded 4 days ago
                                                                              Hello Margaret - Thank you for the five-star review. We are delighted to see that you enjoyed your brunch. We hope to see you again soon!

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                                                                            10. Timothy

                                                                              VIP

                                                                              Greater Boston

                                                                              10 reviews

                                                                              5.0

                                                                              10 reviews

                                                                              Dined 7 days ago

                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                              Enjoyed a very good dinner after a show. We were hosted and attended just perfectly.
                                                                              Bistro du MidiResponded 4 days ago
                                                                              Hello Timothy - Thank you for the nice comments. We have many guests dine with us before going to the theater, and we also love having guests come after the show as well! We hope to see you next time you take in a show!

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                                                                            FAQs

                                                                            Bistro du Midi offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 279-8000.

                                                                            Bistro du Midi is rated 4.7 stars by 4569 OpenTable diners.

                                                                            Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                                                                            Make a reservation

                                                                            2 people
                                                                            7:00 p.m.
                                                                            Booked 37 times today
                                                                            Experiences are available.

                                                                            Order delivery or takeout

                                                                            Google Map for Bistro du Midi

                                                                            272 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116

                                                                            Additional information

                                                                            • Cross Street
                                                                              Arlington
                                                                            • Neighbourhood
                                                                              Back Bay
                                                                            • Hours of Operation
                                                                              Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Mid-Day Menu Daily 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
                                                                            • Price
                                                                              $31 to $50
                                                                            • Cuisines
                                                                              French, Seafood
                                                                            • Dining style
                                                                              Fine Dining
                                                                            • Dress code
                                                                              Smart Casual
                                                                            • Parking details
                                                                              Parking is available on the street or at the Motor Mart Garage after 5pm for dinner service at a special rate of $10 for up to three hours.
                                                                            • Public transit
                                                                              Bistro du Midi sits directly across from Boston's Public Garden half a block from the Arlington T station on the Green Line, on the outskirts of the fabulous Back Bay neighborhood.
                                                                            • Payment Options
                                                                              AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                            • Executive Chef
                                                                              David Iacobazzi
                                                                            • Additional
                                                                              Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                            • Website
                                                                              http://www.bistrodumidi.com/
                                                                            • Phone number
                                                                              (617) 279-8000
                                                                            • Private party facilities
                                                                              We offer both private and semi-private dining for lunch, brunch and dinner. Our private Wine Room seats up to 30, and our semi-private Alcove seats 12. Three-course menu options, an extensive wine list and reception items are offered. Full restaurant and floor buyouts are welcomed.
                                                                            • Private party contact
                                                                              Catherine Dineen : (617) 279-0879
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