It was absolutely delicious!! We had the cauliflower and beets appetizers which so tasty, such a beautiful combination of flavors. For the main dish, we had the cabbage main dish and the steak. Every bite was perfectly seasoned. Truly at the level of a NYC restaurant. Such a lovely atmosphere and wonderful service too. And we really lovedthe chocolate mousse at the end!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
James P.
I wanted to visit Bistro de Ville a handful of times before writing a review. Here are my thoughts: Overall: Yes, you should definitely try the place. I'd love to see it become a long-term staple in the area. We need a place like this. Between us, we've had the following one or more times: Caesar salad, cauliflower (really excellent), tuna tartare, shellfish, duck, chicken, cod, burger, steak frites, and bourguignon. Overall, strong showing for each. In addition, some kudos on the beer list. It could definitely have more names on it, but they tried to make it interesting and that's always appreciated. Constructive Criticism: 1) A French bistro MUST, MUST, MUST, have a French onion soup on the menu, year-round. It is the epitome of French comfort food and people expect to see it in a bistro. It's not haut cuisine. Done correctly, it could be the thing a restaurant is known for. Plenty of crusty cheese on top, with a rich, hearty broth. 2. Cocktails are well made, but the pour is consistently light. You make plenty of money on the booze and giving a bit more of a generous pour isn't going to kill you. I don't know how many ounces you're pouring and I'm sure you'll say its the "right amount", but it's light. 3. The wine by the glass list is a bit lacking, but getting past that, more problematically, the wine is too warm. Red wine, of course, should be slightly chilled. While wine temperature is often a problem in restaurants, a French bistro needs to get this right. 4. The bourguignon lacks of a bit of seasoning. Easy remedied. 5. Seating: Chairs are a bit uncomfortable and too high for the table. Banquette is bit too soft and too low for the table. Not an easy problem to fix economically, but something to think about over the long term. 6. Tables are not properly set. Utensils, glasses, napkins, should all be in their proper place. In addition, the tables are a bit too small and congested, even by bistro standards. I hate when a table is so tight that everything delivered requires a Tetris like exercise to make it fit on the table. 7. At night the lights outside are a bit too bright and kill some of the ambiance. It's particularly problematic when people pull into the space in front of the restaurant and point their headlights into the place. Perhaps some bushes or screening of some sort? 8. The service was mixed the various times I went. Overall good, so not a real knock, but should be a bit more consistently attentive.
Gary Hubbell
Everything was fine. Much appreciated! The background music was loud and not soothing to the appetite. Tables were tight together requiring moving three people in order to cross to the restroom. (although, tight space is acceptable, with a good restaurant in a small room)Parking: Street meters and lots of businesses that have space but wouldn't want to park in their small fronts.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amanda M.
I've been really wanting to try this restaurant, as I frequent Farmer & the Fish Purdys. Had a colleague meet me here from NYC- we both traveled to try Bistro Deville. We had a reservation. Waited an hour at the bar to be told we couldn't get our table and they don't know when they could give us one. The host did not come to explain the situation to us at all- he told the bartender to offer us a small high top in the bar room or choice to eat at the bar, which is not what we wanted. We had a dining room reservation at 8:00. It was now 5 minutes to 9:00. We would've stayed if the host wasn't super rude when I went to him and asked why he couldn't honor our reservation. There was an avoidance of the question, an extremely off putting/unwelcoming attitude and he told us that he would, comp our drinks, "if that's what we were looking for", and walked away. So unprofessional. So rude. We felt confused and beyond disgusted by that comment, as we were just, "looking for", our reserved table!! (And if you have to cancel you're charged). I paid our bar bill plus tip, (fully expected to), and left after that. Very disappointed, we really wanted to catch up over good food and wine and thought this was the place. Unfortunately your host last night was particularly offensive. The bartender was nice though.
Larry K.
Highly touted by friends. Dined last night and it was just OK. Drinks: All are Priced at $15 to $18, but Lillet, I received a 2 oz shot ( as liquor), whilee this is wine. I probably paid for the entire bottle for 2 oz of wine. Food: The onion soup was thin and not too flavorful with a very chewy cheese. The burgers, although supposedly rare, were more like medium, but very dry, not juicy at all. The duck was just OK m with the confit very salty. The biggest objection was the 3% added amount to the bill for "kitchen staff". Why don't they just raise the prices?. Next, we will get a surcharge for health insurance or some other items. this is a cost of doing business. I can understand a surcharge for credit cards vs cash. Nobody pays cash anymore.
karen casso
Beautiful setting, delicious food, excellent service from Michael, Kevin, and our server Phil! wine poured at the table was a nice touch.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Caesar Salad, Roast Chicken, Mousse De Chocolate
Jim H.
Intimate real Parisian style Bistro with a lovely menu to go with it; service is friendly and unassuming & we met Chef Kurt, who was great and very enthusiastic...there is a young vibe , and an authentic feeling about his place and the food was Delicious and carefully prepared and presented...the Clafouti dessert is a must!
mark nadler
I had the best experience possible here for drinks and dinner in December. The food was amazing, and i enjoyed cheese platter, salad and steak, washed down with great white and red wines.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lauren van Oss
Came for brunch and had a great experience. They have live music every Sunday, and the duo playing was excellent and really added to the French bistro ambiance. Our food was delicious - would highly recommend the cauliflower appetizer and burger. We will be back to try their dinner menu soon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burger
Peter Nunez
Bistro de Ville is a great place to enjoy high-quality dishes paired with top-notch wines and carefully made cocktails. The spirits selection is one where thought was clearly put. However, what makes the place extra special is its staff. The hostess, manager, waiters, and bartenders always ensure I have a great time. If you are in the area, check it out. I highly recommend this place.
Best Caesar salad in town. Great atmosphere and service. An excellent place for a lunch/dinner or private party.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Caesar Salad, Roast Chicken, Mousse De Chocolate
Daniel Besikof
Really delicious food and drinks. Staff is friendly got everything right. I enjoyed the whole experience so much and am very glad it's open in that location.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Barry Rosenbloom
Excellent all around meal. Highlights were the Duck main dish (exceptional and enormous) and the very tasty trout almondine.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mousse De Chocolate
BDR0se
Excellent all around meal. Highlights were the Duck main dish (exceptional and enormous) and the very tasty trout almondine.
It was absolutely delicious!! We had the cauliflower and beets appetizers which so tasty, such a beautiful combination of flavors. For the main dish, we had the cabbage main dish and the steak. Every bite was perfectly seasoned. Truly at the level of a NYC restaurant. Such a lovely atmosphere and wonderful service too. And we really lovedthe chocolate mousse at the end!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I wanted to visit Bistro de Ville a handful of times before writing a review. Here are my thoughts: Overall: Yes, you should definitely try the place. I'd love to see it become a long-term staple in the area. We need a place like this. Between us, we've had the following one or more times: Caesar salad, cauliflower (really excellent), tuna tartare, shellfish, duck, chicken, cod, burger, steak frites, and bourguignon. Overall, strong showing for each. In addition, some kudos on the beer list. It could definitely have more names on it, but they tried to make it interesting and that's always appreciated. Constructive Criticism: 1) A French bistro MUST, MUST, MUST, have a French onion soup on the menu, year-round. It is the epitome of French comfort food and people expect to see it in a bistro. It's not haut cuisine. Done correctly, it could be the thing a restaurant is known for. Plenty of crusty cheese on top, with a rich, hearty broth. 2. Cocktails are well made, but the pour is consistently light. You make plenty of money on the booze and giving a bit more of a generous pour isn't going to kill you. I don't know how many ounces you're pouring and I'm sure you'll say its the "right amount", but it's light. 3. The wine by the glass list is a bit lacking, but getting past that, more problematically, the wine is too warm. Red wine, of course, should be slightly chilled. While wine temperature is often a problem in restaurants, a French bistro needs to get this right. 4. The bourguignon lacks of a bit of seasoning. Easy remedied. 5. Seating: Chairs are a bit uncomfortable and too high for the table. Banquette is bit too soft and too low for the table. Not an easy problem to fix economically, but something to think about over the long term. 6. Tables are not properly set. Utensils, glasses, napkins, should all be in their proper place. In addition, the tables are a bit too small and congested, even by bistro standards. I hate when a table is so tight that everything delivered requires a Tetris like exercise to make it fit on the table. 7. At night the lights outside are a bit too bright and kill some of the ambiance. It's particularly problematic when people pull into the space in front of the restaurant and point their headlights into the place. Perhaps some bushes or screening of some sort? 8. The service was mixed the various times I went. Overall good, so not a real knock, but should be a bit more consistently attentive.
Everything was fine. Much appreciated! The background music was loud and not soothing to the appetite. Tables were tight together requiring moving three people in order to cross to the restroom. (although, tight space is acceptable, with a good restaurant in a small room)Parking: Street meters and lots of businesses that have space but wouldn't want to park in their small fronts.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
I've been really wanting to try this restaurant, as I frequent Farmer & the Fish Purdys. Had a colleague meet me here from NYC- we both traveled to try Bistro Deville. We had a reservation. Waited an hour at the bar to be told we couldn't get our table and they don't know when they could give us one. The host did not come to explain the situation to us at all- he told the bartender to offer us a small high top in the bar room or choice to eat at the bar, which is not what we wanted. We had a dining room reservation at 8:00. It was now 5 minutes to 9:00. We would've stayed if the host wasn't super rude when I went to him and asked why he couldn't honor our reservation. There was an avoidance of the question, an extremely off putting/unwelcoming attitude and he told us that he would, comp our drinks, "if that's what we were looking for", and walked away. So unprofessional. So rude. We felt confused and beyond disgusted by that comment, as we were just, "looking for", our reserved table!! (And if you have to cancel you're charged). I paid our bar bill plus tip, (fully expected to), and left after that. Very disappointed, we really wanted to catch up over good food and wine and thought this was the place. Unfortunately your host last night was particularly offensive. The bartender was nice though.
Highly touted by friends. Dined last night and it was just OK. Drinks: All are Priced at $15 to $18, but Lillet, I received a 2 oz shot ( as liquor), whilee this is wine. I probably paid for the entire bottle for 2 oz of wine. Food: The onion soup was thin and not too flavorful with a very chewy cheese. The burgers, although supposedly rare, were more like medium, but very dry, not juicy at all. The duck was just OK m with the confit very salty. The biggest objection was the 3% added amount to the bill for "kitchen staff". Why don't they just raise the prices?. Next, we will get a surcharge for health insurance or some other items. this is a cost of doing business. I can understand a surcharge for credit cards vs cash. Nobody pays cash anymore.
Beautiful setting, delicious food, excellent service from Michael, Kevin, and our server Phil! wine poured at the table was a nice touch.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Caesar Salad, Roast Chicken, Mousse De Chocolate
Intimate real Parisian style Bistro with a lovely menu to go with it; service is friendly and unassuming & we met Chef Kurt, who was great and very enthusiastic...there is a young vibe , and an authentic feeling about his place and the food was Delicious and carefully prepared and presented...the Clafouti dessert is a must!
I had the best experience possible here for drinks and dinner in December. The food was amazing, and i enjoyed cheese platter, salad and steak, washed down with great white and red wines.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Came for brunch and had a great experience. They have live music every Sunday, and the duo playing was excellent and really added to the French bistro ambiance. Our food was delicious - would highly recommend the cauliflower appetizer and burger. We will be back to try their dinner menu soon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burger
Bistro de Ville is a great place to enjoy high-quality dishes paired with top-notch wines and carefully made cocktails. The spirits selection is one where thought was clearly put. However, what makes the place extra special is its staff. The hostess, manager, waiters, and bartenders always ensure I have a great time. If you are in the area, check it out. I highly recommend this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burger, Mousse De Chocolate
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Love it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best Caesar salad in town. Great atmosphere and service. An excellent place for a lunch/dinner or private party.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Caesar Salad, Roast Chicken, Mousse De Chocolate
Really delicious food and drinks. Staff is friendly got everything right. I enjoyed the whole experience so much and am very glad it's open in that location.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent all around meal. Highlights were the Duck main dish (exceptional and enormous) and the very tasty trout almondine.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mousse De Chocolate
Excellent all around meal. Highlights were the Duck main dish (exceptional and enormous) and the very tasty trout almondine.