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Help us make it rightEscape the hustle and bustle of D.C. when you step into our charming bistro. At Bistro Bistro, we love creating a unique, indulgent experience for our guests, and it shows in everything from our cuisine to our specials to our atmosphere. Our menu of hearty comfort food is chef-created and laced with French, Italian, and Mediterranean influences so there's a little something delicious for...
Find bistro charm and relaxation when you indulge in our menu and drinks, D.C. Visit us in Dupont Circle and discover a world of flavor and comfort.
Bistro Bistro offers fantastic French & Mediterranean Cuisine, along with some special additions to delight our guests: Whole Maine Lobster, Oysters, and Pizza. Our new Sunday Brunch Buffet is very popular, with all-you-can-eat specialties ranging from Salmon to Hand Carved Roast Beef to Pasta, as well as traditional brunch fare including Eggs Benedict, French Toast, Fresh Fruit, and of course...
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Bistro Bistro B is the chic new Dupont Circle restaurant that is catering to the all the “beautiful people” of DC. From its elegant design, to its wonderful French cuisine, we are offering the ultimate restaurant experience. Our affordably priced menu with homemade specialties and wonderful desserts will delight your palate. We offer a comfortable lounge area where you can sit and enjoy...
Three of us ate there and were very pleased with the food and service. My husband however had the the best veal dish he had ever eaten. It was with their French wine sauce and after tasting it for myself, I wish I had ordered...
The manager was so nice. We were celebrating a birthday and he was so kind to us. We had a t-bone steak, crab quiche and eggs and potatoes. The steak was tender, the eggs were fluffy and the crab...
Just happened upon this neat little bistro and really
enjoyed the 3 course meal for $25 with wine or champagne :-). Had the chicken Francois and was delicious! Sat at the front window which opened up to the street. A fun experience.
While walking with 5 friends we accidentally stopped in front of the restaurant as a large crowd was blocking the sidewalk. It was a group of DC Joggers who stopped to rest. While stopped, we looked at their specials and menu. After some coaching from...
It's the outdoor seating that pulled me in. I was walking down the street looking for a good place to have lunch close to my hotel, the Washington Hilton. After some days of rain, I really wanted ...
We stopped into Bistro Bistro before a meeting across the street while in DC. We should have figured that the food was lacking when we walked in around lunch time and we were thr only table. The service was ok, but the shrimp scampi and...
Terrible experience. The worse, absolutely worse, eggplant parmigiana I have ever had! I could not eat it but the pasta with it was OK. The persons next to me sent her food back, I should have followed suit.
Good food & good service. Thanks!
My wife and I were staying nearby at the Hilton and started walking south on Connecticut for a place to eat. One of the first we came to was French/Mediterranean Bistro. The menu looked good and so we decided to go in. The waiter was...
We had a very pleasant experience here 2 weeks ago. There was a great selection on the menu, French orientated, with heaps to choose from. Food was also great, I had muscles and my partner had the pasta. Bread was even complimentary. Service was very...
I was in DC for a conference and a friend and I were walking down Connecticut Avenue looking for a place to have dinner and Bistro Bistro looked interesting. After examining the menu posted near the door, we went inside and were asked if we...
Interior looked a little run down. Food was average quality. Service could have been better. The marquee said "French," but we had Italian, so maybe the French style food would be better.
The positive: locales and atmosphere were nice.
The bad: We came as a family expecting to enjoy an Itallian meal and enjoy our vacation in Washington at this restaurant. However, this proved to be the worst experience of our entire trip across the eastcoast.
The...
Service was rushed and half of their menu was unavailable. What we were served came out cold and bland.
Went here for my wife's birthday. Made a reservation and got even more than we expected. The service was amazing. They give free champagne and cake for birthdays. We wound up with the restaurant to ourselves and they brought out speakers and let us play our own music. This was a great dining experience. The food was great and the staff was professional, but friendly and fun. This a great...
We were very disappointed in the service and the food. Nothing horrible happened. And, in fact, we really liked the feel of the restaurant. We were a group of eight on a family trip to DC and the restaurant was right down the street from our hotel. No one enjoyed their food and it took an extremely long time to get our food despite the restaurant being almost empty. I do not recommend this...
Thanks so much for accommodating our large group!
Food was extremely fresh! Will definitely be back. I worked with Ahhmed and he was genuine and professional!
We had lunch at this restaurant on Wednesday and it was so good we made reservations for 20 on Thursday night. What a mistake, after one hour of waiting for food, not getting our water refilled, not asking for drink orders, cold calamari and finally...
The worst brunch ever the brunch was until 5pm i was there at 2pm waffle taste like all batter turkey sausage was burnt and dry the did not refresh any buffet item after 2pm when I got there most of the food was gone it was a few scraps of grilled salmon I asked them to restock it never happened I and the rest of the food that was remaining was little to none and the appearance of the food and...
Pay attention to the existing negative reviews. They are an accurate summation of this restaurant. The food was absolutely, completely, and utterly the worst food I have ever had. It was shameful that they let this food out of the kitchen. I told the management about the food. Strangely, my OpenTable reservation was cancelled BY the restaurant AFTER I ate at the restaurant and this...
Services and food was ok for brunch... the brunch menu has to much food it’s hard to make great food where your cooking so many different things.
Was really looking forward to Mothers Day brunch with my children and friends. It was a quaint place, but that is where the pleasant experience ended. They seated us immediately then someone took our drink order and said you better hurry to the buffet it’s going to be crowded. No menu handed to us for pricing on anything. The breakfast portion of the buffet was horrible. The Eggs Benedict...
My first and only visit to Bistro Bistro was on Mother's day. Unfortunately, it was not a great experience. The space was cute and at it's prime was probably great, but the place has not been maintained. It felt old; the seats had stains on them, cushions felt 30 years old, there was heavy dust on wall decor, a big ceiling patch (not painted), walls with minor cracks, tables were weathered,...
Had dinner with an out of town friend and my girlfriend. We had some drinks that were made well. Dinner was cooked to perfection and we enjoyed a relaxed setting by the open front window.
I had such high hopes... they handed us a wine menu after we asked, but then told us that they didn't really have anything on that menu. In fact, they only had four varieties of red--all of them Robert Mondavi. They also didn't have a few items on the food menu. Seems that their food delivery wasn't made that day? However, the food was fine; nothing special, but certainly not bad. And the...
I first came here for winter restaurant week 2018. I chose this place because of the great selection they offered on their menu. I finally got time to bring my significant other here and he also enjoyed himself. The staff is great and I have no complaints about the food either. We will return in the near future.
Lovely Sunday evening dinner. Quick, friendly service which was nice. Food was just fine. Mussel/clam dish was delicious. Beef carpaccio was good but skimpy.
Great for groups large and small with close proximity to metro
The atmosphere and staff were nice, but my “Croque Madame” was not a croque madame at all. My sandwich was a dry grilled turkey sandwich with cheese. This should have been a buttery griddled sandwich with salty ham, melty grueyre cheese, rich velvety bechamel sauce dripping off the edges, and topped with an over easy egg. When I ordered, I requested an egg on top of the sandwich. Instead they...
The staff wasn't very friendly or welcoming. Server or management did not check to see if we needed anything without us having to ask. Not the best experience.
Ran out of waffles, Services was slow especially with only 6 people dinning in the whole restaurant.
This had to have been the longest we have ever waited to be served in any restaurant. We were a table of ten. Four of us arrived first and we were seated. The rest came in about five minutes later , saw us and sat down. It took about twenty minutes for a waiter to come by. They asked a teenager at the table if we were ready to order. He hesitated, and then the waiter said "I guess you...
The food was a little slow coming out but it was very tasty!
Great place for Easter brunch! Staff and quality of the buffet were excellent!
Easter brunch. From out of town
I had a wonderful experience during the Sunday brunch buffet. The food selection was incredibly varied and delicious. You really get great value for what you pay. This is a brunch buffet that will please everyone and the staff are attentive and welcoming. I will definitely be back!
Last night ,I enjoyed my dinner with my friends .We were seated promptly and we were treated well by the maître D.Thanks a lot for accommodating our group .William and Mercello were great and they split our checks professionally.Thanks Bistro Bistro for a great night .We highly recommend Bistro for our friends and Family
I never write reviews, but I have to speak up about what a horrible place this is!! Invited friends to Sunday brunch, and was so embarassed. Our first clue that something was off should have been the empty dining room when we arrived at 11. Our server's clothing wasn't clean, and he looked like he just rolled out of bed. Serving items, such as the creamer, were greasy and dirty; food took...
Enjoyed a meal with longtime friends when they came to DC. We all ordered mussels in white wine sauce, and asked for extra bread to sop up the delicious liquid at the bottom of the bowl. Worth the hassle of driving into the city and finding a place to park. A nice place to eat, only a few blocks from Dupont Circle, and near the Hilton.
I have not been to many restaurants that did NOT have the first or second choice of wines. The waiter gave us a wine listed at $75 for $48, because we did not want to pay $75. They did not have the veal chop and thought they did not have the pear tart even though both were on the menu.
Overall this restaurant provided acceptable but non-memorable Bistro fare. I ordered the cassoulet which was subpar. Duck was dry and a bit tough, not much lamb. Service was good, not many choices for wine by the glass. Overall ambience was good, I ate early on a Friday evening (Before 7:00pm) so there were not many other diners. Prices were reasonable but the one can do better in the...
Thanks William and Mike for a beautiful night .We enjoyed our dinner and your service
It was a lovely night at Bistro Bistro .We had a blast .Thanks William and the boss Jamal for taking care of our large party
We have been coming here since the restaurant opened. The food is great, wine list sisreasonable and the service is excellent.
Arrived at 1855 on a Sunday evening. Wasn’t crowded at all. Server was very attentive. My girlfriend and I opted for the three course dinner. Tried beef carpaccio as an appetizer. Was wonderful. Girlfriend’s bisque didn’t appeal to her much. Said it had a curry flavor to it. The lamb was sold out. We had the stuffed salmon and chicken Florentine with mixed veggies. Both were excellent. Desserts...
The French onion soup tasted like canned soup with a slice of cheese on top of it. The mussels were moderate. The bartender did not know how to serve pastis, a French staple. The pasta tasted like something you would buy at the store and the sauce the same. Service was all together below average.
Food was really good. The service was just ok but I think it was our specific waiter and not the staff on a whole. I will return.
I love Bistro Bistro! I go all the time with my friend and it never disappoints. The service is incredible and the food is always delicious. Last time, our waiter William was exceptional with his service. 10/10 would recommend.
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We had a great culinary experience dining with our kids
We chose this restaurant because we could walk from our hotel (Washington Hilton) and because I love merguez. Our starter courses were super good - merguez with tomato sauce and fried egg, and shrimp bisque. So the mediocre main courses were a big disappointment. I ordered salade nicoise and asked for the tuna to be rare - it was medium well. The lettuce was limp and the dressing was only...
Was told there was plenty of street parking when arriving - but not true. Silverware was dirty - tabletop needed wiping (gunk on my side) Ordered lamb chops medium rare - was served well done. Four meaty chops were nicely seasoned but...well done. Sea bass was horrid - frozen portion was dipped in beer batter/tempura (seemed not quite either or both?) at the restaurant and deep fried - then...
The food I absolutely amazing and the staff is fantastic!
Food is substandard quality and so was service
We selected this restaurant for lunch because of the mussels appetizer on the menu. A few minutes after we ordered it, we were informed that they had run out of this menu item. We had also ordered the sea bass on the menu. Again, after a few minutes we were informed that they had run out of sea bass. We wound up ordering rib lamb chops, which were very tasty, but not our first choice. The...
Great experience and atmosphere .The Maïtre D was checking on every single table and he made sure we had a great experience.He urged us to rate the place and we felt we had to write about our experience .Our waiter Taha was very accommodating and welcoming .The bartender Mike was so nice to welcome us with a great smile and some great champagne to finish the night with.Bistro Bistro has the...
We went there for our friend's birthday, and the food was really great. They brought us a piece of cake and a free carafe of mimosas for her birthday. The atmosphere was very French bistro-esque (the wall decor reminded me of some of the restaurants I went to in Paris). Would definitely recommend for a fun, casual brunch. They called us over to make sure they knew what her name was too, which...
The service was amazing, the staff was attentive and they catered to my birthday! Very happy I celebrated my birthday there, also the took care of my bill since I was the birthday girl. Very very special.
We enjoyed the lovely atmosphere at Bistro bistro .Mike and William took great care of our small party .The food was great .We will come back .Thanks a lot for a lovely evening
We came here around 7pm on a Saturday night and the place was practically empty. I thought there would be a few more people but hardly anyone insight. So we proceeded to pick our table and ordered an appetizer. The restaurant was apparently out of sparkling waters that night. That said, the appetizer came out quickly and tasted great. However we then ordered our main course. All three of us at...
What a great restaurant.I brought a party of 8 people to Bistro and they were all happy with their food and ambiance .The manager checked on us multiple times.Thanks Bistro and Thanks William and the staff .We will come back
I ate here while staying at the Courtyard. I had breakfast here all three mornings during my stay, and it was wonderful. For $17 I got a soy milk latte and a gigantic plate that included scrambled...
Nuy muy muy Rico, gran variedad de platillos y buenos precios!!! Muy amables!! Un muy burn ambiente!!!
The ambiance and the food are superb my favorite restaurant in dupont circle area and the owner just opened another restaurant across the street on connecticut Ave called Madrid Tapas I enjoyed the taste of Spain most famous tapas in a new just renovated place I loved it you must try it.
The service was great! The food was delicious as well.
A little pricy, but considering the location, to be expected. Food and service were both awesome. Definitely a place I will visit whenever I am in DC.
4 star
Been in Washington DC for four nights and had three lovely meals at the Bistro, amazing food and great service. So glad we went there our first night, thanks for making us so welcome. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a nice place with great food.
Food was ok, Maine lobster was petite! Steak was just ok. Definitely had better French food in LA. Go to Melisse in Santa Monica.
I went here today because a few friends of mine from Virginia were visiting. I didn't choose the place but it seemed nice. Key word: seemed. Now, the escargot was pretty good, I'll admit. The food, it's not bad for the price and they accommodated my pescatarian needs. Now, I wouldn't mind going here again if the service wasn't bad.
I was a waitress in college and worked in a catering company...
Always great food, great service and great atmosphere. Highly recommend Bistro Bistro.
Anyone here for the NCORE Conference, needs to stop here. The host, owner, and the manager was so nice. My lamb shank was so tender. I will be back.
Awful! If I could give it zero stars, I would. I ordered an entree and appetizer and proceeded to pick it up 30 min later... and had to wait at the bar for ANOTHER 30 minutes in an almost empty restaurant. The manager's excuse? There was a party going on upstairs, and apparently the effort to cook a burger and calamari was just simply too much for them to handle. After being told at least four...
Great food, but did not follow instructions written in order.
I was quite happy to see Bistro Bistro's expansive menu on Seamless. Quite a break from the usual fare. I decided to take a chance, despite multiple negative reviews. I've now had two meals from Bistro Bistro in the same evening, my first and my last. The restaurant accepted the order in a timely 3 minutes, and responded with an estimated delivery time of 40-55 minutes. The one hour mark comes...
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I just love the ambience of Bistro Bistro. The wall of plush cushions and pillows is my favorite, comfy and romantic. And the open window/wall is very nice. The food is always wonderful, as is the service. I really appreciate the consideration for my gluten sensitivity. Every time I have been in, the staff has been incredibly understanding and considerate. They have made me safe dishes from...
Very nice. I went for the Osso Buco and was told that it wasn't being served that night. The manager recommended the the lamb shank and came over to check if I was enjoying it. Nice attention. Great food and street view. Sit by the open window for people watching.
Dinner was not hot but the veal was delish.
We received a very warm welcome and invitation from the Host. The waitstaff waited patiently as we decided what we wanted for dinner. The staff graciously served our meal divided by 3. Great food, excellent service. Would come back!
Amazing food! Superb service, top notch!! Delicious desserts and drinks. Thanks for a nice dinning experience!!!
I was with a party of 6 for dinner. I ordered filet mignon, medium rare. It came well done. I sent it back and 15 minutes later received a steak raw and cold in the middle. I asked to speak to a manager. My server took the steak back and returned wit
Grub hub estimate was 50 minutes for delivery, acceptable to me. Then it was extended to 60 minutes when I got the confirmation e-mail a few minutes later. Less acceptable, but still OK. After 80 minutes, I got a phone call from the delivery guy that they were 'slammed' and he was on his way. 20 minutes later, I had a cool, bland pizza. Yuck and never again.
Definitely a fantastic meal although very pricey!
Terrible. Food took an hour and a half to get here and was cold and probably would have been terrible even if it wasn't. Don't order from here.
I've had the fried eggs breakfast, which includes two eggs made to order, three strips of bacon, two slices of toast, and some potatoes, and it was quite good for a little less than $10. I've also...
I'm usually disappointed with food that has been delivered but this was SO amazing. We will definitely be ordering from here again. Delicieux.
this place is horrible, I ordered a burger that came cold and soggy there were almost no fries and just thrown in the box all pale and soggy. I called and they were so rude never ordering again for these people again!
Chewy, inedible fried calamary. Chewy, inedible Moules a La Mariniere. Off tasting, inedible Pate De Compagne.
Food up standing and the service good and the place cline and all the staff are happy
Great food and reserve a seat at the bar for best service. Girl behind bar makes it happen.
Salade Nicoise - Just ordered this for delivery. It was a scoop (as done by an ice-cream scooper) of tuna salad on a bed of lettuce with some veggies, egg, etc. Very disappointing for a $15.00 salad. I suggest Bistro Bistro look up Salade Nicoise on Wikipedia or check out Bistro du Coin or Napoleon for suggestions on how to prepare it properly.
When I first saw the menu I was so excited. It seemed like a semi if not nice Italian restaurant. I must admit that I was fooled. The food was not worth the price I paid for it. The Lobster Bisque was grainy and lacking that creamy bisque texture. And, the chicken with a burgundy mushroom sauce reminded me of Cambell's Mushroom Soup with a hint of wine. Definitely not ordering from this place...
Apps, entrees, dessert - quite good
pernod and house mussels - great!
pasta - not so great
service - very good
ordered lobster ravioli, est delievery 45-50 min and arrived in 30 min (props) but my food was already only luke warm with no utensils provided.
I just dined here last night and I can't say anything nice about my experience. The servers had to be told...
I just dined here last night and I can't say anything nice about my experience. The servers had to be told...
I just dined here last night and I can’t say anything nice about my experience. The servers had to be told to take our order after letting us sit without even bread for over an hour. My cocktail came in a chipped glass. The service was incredibly slow and the food came out as if it had been sitting on a counter for hours. My COLD spinach lasagna was gross. I’ve had better at places that charge...
We went for an early lunch on a non-crowded weekday and found the food mediocre - from extremely salty onion soup to a tasteless portobello mushroom sandwich and french fries that looked like fast food. Worse, we had to look for the waiter to ask for wat
I tried the lamb with garlic tomato sauce, but forget the french name. It was absolutely great. The ambiance was good too, because the restaurant is very nicely decorated with very helpful staff.
I just stopped in to have a drink with my coworker. Very nice place with a great decor! Prices were fantastic compared to all the other places in the area.
The sauce and the seasoning of the steak was excellent, and the quality of the steak was top notch. My assumption about why it was so good is that they are spending the time necessary to obtain high quality ingredients for their meals.
Really liked the Seoma Cabernet they were pouring. The smoked salmon was recommended and I have to say that...
The happy hour prices for wine was what brought me in - they charge about half what all the nearby places charge, and its still high quality wine. I had a great Angus ribeye steak and salad there. One of the best things I liked was the staff's enthusiasm because it really sealed up the whole meal as a great experience. Oh, and the place is really great looking inside, too. Its quite new I think.
Really liked the Seoma Cabernet they were pouring. The smoked salmon was recommended and I have to say that it did taste good. I was mainly after a Caesar salad when I walked in, which I had & it was really good as well. The prices didn’t set me back too much either, which is what I would expect of a bistro, so I plan to bring my boyfriend there, as soon as I can find one… :)
I approached Bistro Bistro warily, having read some less than flattering reviews, but my friend really...
I approached Bistro Bistro warily, having read some less than flattering reviews, but my friend really wanted to check it out.
I was glad that we did.
The decor is not great with bright yellow walls, odd art, TV showing sports, and oddly placed tables. And the dining room was warm.
Overall, I thought it was a good meal and a good value. Because we got there early (around 6 pm on a weekday),...
We visited on Sat night June 13. We found that the restaurant only opened about a week ago. This should...
We visited on Sat night June 13. We found that the restaurant only opened about a week ago. This should have been a big hint about things to transpire but we were so hungry and wanted to sit down so we went in. Just how new the restaurant was became readily apparent as soon as we sat down. Staff didn’t seem to know what waiter had what tables as after some time passed, we had to flag down the...
I think I've just found my new favorite restaurant on GH. The food was great and my order arrived well in advance of the estimated time.
Jamal enjoys being able to serve the public at Bistro Bistro where delicious food and a friendly atmosphere are the driving forces of the business.
Find bistro charm and relaxation when you indulge in our menu and drinks, D.C. Visit us in Dupont Circle and discover a world of flavor and comfort.
Bistro Bistro is part of the Dupont Circle culinary infrastructure, offering exquisite French and Mediterranean cuisine for years. Our private dining room can accommodate up to 300 guests with built-in AV function for your special presentations. Our 4pm - 7pm happy hours include Martinis for $4.95, glass of wine for $4.00, beer for $3.50 and mixed house drinks for $4.00. We also offer a very...
Enjoy something from our special bar menu, or make a selection from our main menu while relaxing in comfort and style. We offer private dining areas, and are open to Special Occasion and Holiday buyouts. Our extensive, but well chosen and moderately priced wine list can temp even the most discerning connoisseur. Our monthly wine dinners and other specials are announced in our bi-monthly...
French Bistro offering Lunch, Dinner, Drinks, and Weekend Brunch, only 2 blocks from the Dupont Circle metro station
Since 2009 the company has been providing Retail - Cocktail Lounge.
Traditional French cuisine with contemporary accents is the fare on offer at this brunch, lunch and dinner location in Dupont Circle. Dishes served include soup a l'onion, moules pernod and rib eye steak au poivre.
Bistro Bistro offers affordable, top quality French cuisine in an elegant setting. Additionally, Bistro Bistro offers brunch, Wi-Fi internet, a full bar, and has an upper level dining area for private parties and corporate events.
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