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Bistro du Midi

Restaurant Bar French restaurant

Lighter fare in the downstairs cafe & refined Southern French fare & Public Garden views upstairs. People often mention delicious, service, menu, Boston, restaurant, great, French, good, nice, recommend,


Address

272 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116

Website

www.bistrodumidi.com

Contact

(617) 279-8000

Price rating

$$$ $

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (897 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 11:30 AM to 9:30 PM
  • Friday: 11:30 AM to 10 PM
  • Saturday: 11 AM to 10 PM
  • Sunday: (Easter), 10:30 AM to 8 PM, Holiday hours
  • Monday: 11:30 AM to 9:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 11:30 AM to 9:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 11:30 AM to 9:30 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: delicious (17) service (13) menu (13) Boston (13) restaurant (11) great (11) French (10) good (10) nice (9) recommend (8)
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  • 5/5 Kelly C. 8 months ago on Google
    The octopus and duck dishes were fantastic. Outstanding service. Seating to other patrons is very close so I was able to hear all the juicy details of the two Mass General doctors seated to my left, including the summer plans for the Hamptons.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Thuy-Linh P. 2 years ago on Google
    Had a lovely brunch at this restaurant. The duck confit waffle or "foiefel" was absolutely delicious. My boyfriend ordered the bistro burger and truffle fries. This is a nice, upscale place with lots of gourmet food. I definitely recommend this place for a fancy meal that is really satisfying.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Monica Anh N. 11 months ago on Google
    10 out of 10! Food was amazing from presentation to taste, fresh and well-seasoned. The staff was also super nice and helpful, really made my experience super comfortable. I will order the duck breast and the foie gras in a heart beat. The bouillabaisse is a bit salty for my taste but all the seafood in there is cooked nicely.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Michelle D. 7 months ago on Google
    4 stars is harsh for this restaurant. The quality is top notch and the staff are lovely. It’s just not my cup of tea and there’s nothing to bring me back another time. Everything was cooked to perfection. Classic dishes with classic flavors, but the addition of novel elements made the experience elegant and a touch modern. The cocktails were also lovely, my spicy tequila drink was the perfect amount of spicy with a really light tequila taste. Everything tied into what I imagine the French palette to be. Alas, I think at the price and what we enjoy, we’ll prob opt to one of our favourites or a new place. Would recommend to anyone who wants classic French executed well.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Maribel C. 9 months ago on Google
    Want a bistro experience without having to go to Quebec or France?? Look no further!! The food here is absolutely delicious and luxurious. The staff are friendly and attentive. And the ambience is super charming. Go here! This time we ordered the melon soup, the ricotta pancakes, and the duck confit with “foieffles.” The menu is always changing and very creative. (We would have ordered dessert but we felt very full!) Make a reservation and go here! Today!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 George C. 2 years ago on Google
    We came here for Dine Out Boston and loved our experience here! Decor: Professional, modern chic without being over-the-top. Love the window into the kitchen. Food: The food was excellent. Definitely some dishes we liked more than others, but the ones we like are 10/10 delicious. Everything was presented wonderfully. What we had from the Dine Out Boston menu: Mussels appetizer (delicious green sauce, fresh mussels, generous portions). Definitely a highlight. Steak main dish (beautifully seasoned and cooked perfectly to order, perfectly topped with a garlic thyme butter. Giannone chicken was fine. Skin was fun and crunchy but meat was just ok. Supporting risotto was the star of that dish. Really wish we couldve tried the Hake - probably delicious! Espresso cream puff was excellent. Home-made caramel was a bit on the sweet side, but the cream in the cream puff was subtle and satisfying. Raspberry cheesecake was a bit too sweet, but the pistachio ice cream was excellent. Service: We had a great time. Our server was present but not imposing, stopping by at exactly the right times to ask how our food is and to clean our table/bring the next dish. I wish this was the standard for service, but I guess that's one of the perks of an upscale restaurant. We did not feel second class for eating off of the Dine Out Boston menu, and I want to call out Bistro du Midi for adhering to the true spirit of the single-price prix fixe nature of Restaurant Week, unlike other upscale restaurants that tack on additional charges for more premium menu choices. We've recommended the Dine Out Boston menu to our friends who've all booked reservations, and plan to come back for a "normal" meal in the future (probably for a special occasion). Compliments to the restaurant for being a wonderful part of Dine Out Boston and of the Boston food scene.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Alma V. 2 years ago on Google
    Food was tasty but not life changing for the price. As typical French restaurants go, small portions but enough if you like tasting multiple things. Service was very good.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 tim w. 1 year ago on Google
    When your named Boston’s best bistro your asking for that statement to be challenged. It was a pleasure to get into this place to see for ourselves what this team was creating as an experience. The first floor is a small, almost pedestrian bar by boston Standards . We expect it flowers in the warm weather when they open the full length windows to flow onto a patio. That was purely a waiting area for us for what was to come. You walk upstairs or use an elevator to enter into an elegant dining room on the second floor overlooking the public Gardens. Having snow falling right outside the window we were seated at was an added bonus. A beet salad was a great peak into what this group would deliver. The Salmon and caviar special from a large fish , were both simply incredible. This bistro’s Bouillabaisse was the best and most seafood abundant we have enjoyed. I have a soft spot for excellent pasta dishes. Good chef friends shared some of the simplest best meals they have had . Pasta with truffles comes up frequently in these conversations. The midi team nailed this dish and this entire experience for us. We will be back , for certain.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Zanzoun 2 years ago on Google
    We had brunch here Sunday & it was nice. Luckily we had a reservation & were able to sit outside to enjoy the lovely weather. The staff were very attentive. The flatbread was so delicious. The smell & taste of the truffle was overwhelming 🤤. The tuna tartare was also good. It would’ve been nice if if was served with a crunchy cracker or piece of toast to use as a medium. The bistro burger was pretty mediocre ... the fries came out cold & the burger itself wasn’t anything special.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Y C. 1 year ago on Google
    We came here for dinner for Dine Out Boston week, and the food was absolutely delicious! The servers were very professional and nice. The restaurant is well decorated and pretty. I would definitely come here again!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Janell McDonald - Travel A. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent food with great portion sizes. Great atmosphere and large selection of wine by the bottle but a minimal selection of wine by the glass. Great place to celebrate a birthday, anniversary, engagement, etc. The duck was cooked perfectly and the seafood was a large serving.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shravan S. 1 year ago on Google
    Fantastic restaurant with a really nice cozy ambience! Came here for a Sunday brunch and had a great meal here. Location of this place to begin with is right in the heart of the city in front of Boston commons (garage inside is a nice 🅿️ location). We tried the omelette which was truly French and well done all over, served with French fries, and the breakfast flat bread (dejeuners) which we did try was such a treat. Very good drinks menu ( tried the fall sangria and air France). One of the finest restaurants in Boston.

  • 4/5 Dema “DuM D. 2 years ago on Google
    It has indoor/outdoor seatings, if the weather is good I recommend the outdoors as the view of the park is just in front of you. I tried the asparagus soup 8/10 and Gator Island salmon (Japanese eggplant, ratatouille, honey nut squash broth) it was amazingly cooked 9.5/10.

  • 5/5 Demetrios K. 1 year ago on Google
    Highly recommend. The menu has something for everyone. Everything we had was cooked to perfection. The duck breast was phenomenal. Try and get a table upstairs with a window view. You won't regret it.

  • 5/5 Arik B. 1 year ago on Google
    My wife and I had a lovely dinner here celebrating our wedding anniversary. The service was impeccable, the ambiance was warm and cozy, the wine selection was excellent, and the food was delicious. We ordered Cauliflower Soup, Foie Gras Terrine, Brussel Sprouts, Filet Mignon, Duck Breast, and Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée. We had a wonderful evening.

  • 5/5 Guthrie P. 1 year ago on Google
    Great French bistro next to the Boston Public Garden. Great atmosphere, solid cocktails and wonderful food. And staff was extremely attentive and helpful. We will be back!

  • 5/5 Katie O. 6 months ago on Google
    We had a delicious dinner at the upstairs bar. We ordered the tasting menu and the food was beautiful and delicious. It was actually a pretty good value for the quality and generous portion sizes. My favorite was the fois gras. The service was impeccable! We will definitely be back.

  • 5/5 Hakan Y. 7 months ago on Google
    We visited here fır a weekend brunch. Prefer window seating, overlooking the park. Good food, good service, nice atmosphere

  • 5/5 Anthony R. 8 months ago on Google
    Took clients out to dinner at Bistro du Midi, and while I didn't get a chance to get any photos of the inside, I can tell you that the entire experience was outstanding. The location of this establishment is great, the service was excellent, and the food was fantastic. This is a great special occasion place to dine at in the Back Bay and one that I'd highly recommend.

  • 5/5 Travis W. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent food and service. We had the oyster collection and the octopus to start and both were delicious. For our mains we had the finger filet and the bouillabaisse. The file was tender and cooked to perfection. The bouillabaisse was fantastic and substantial. To close, we had the Souffle and it was also amazing. We will be back again.

  • 5/5 Eda Chang (. 1 year ago on Google
    I proposed to my fiancee here at brunch. The server and the entire staff were very nice and helped me planning a surprise dessert for her. The food and desserts were excellent. Thank you for all server who made it possible for a surprise proposal!

  • 3/5 Sebastián C. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice restaurant, food is correct, if your looking for the actual French restaurant this is not a pure French. The kitchen although is very good and the service is great. I will return !

  • 5/5 Sadok B. 2 years ago on Google
    Best French restaurant very elegant for a date or to spend with your family. Highly recommended if you’re in Boston.

  • 5/5 Johnnalynn S. 2 years ago on Google
    C’est Magnifique! I really enjoyed the brunch here! Amazing staff, impeccable service, and super delicious food! The Croque Monsieur was to die for!!! Highly recommend!

  • 5/5 Teo Y. 2 years ago on Google
    The best French restaurant. Every single menu in tasting menu was truly amazing and it shined our Valentine’s day dinner! Thank you so much.

  • 5/5 E W. 2 years ago on Google
    Definitely make a reservation. The food, cocktails, service, and atmosphere were all excellent. Hands down 🙌 - The Best fries I’ve ever had in my life.

  • 5/5 Dynamite N. 2 years ago on Google
    Chic & Inviting Bistro! It's our go to for lunch or dinner when we come to down. Located near Ritz Carlton and 4 Seasons. Excellent service our favorites include Bavette and Croque Madame for those days after a late night. Delicious coffee.

  • 4/5 Shant B. 2 years ago on Google
    Our waiter Ari was attentive - striking the perfect balance between not being there enough and being overbearing constantly checking in. The cocktails off the menu were delicious and unique. Highly recommend. The tuna tartare was also delicious - fresh and tasty. The oysters were fresh. The Spanish octopus was also delicious though I wish for the price you would get more than one piece. The pomme purée and the rib eye was delicious! The filet mignon had a burnt flavor to it and really was not as flavorful as the rib eye. Finally, the Brussel sprouts were raw... We had to send them back.

  • 5/5 Sebastian Gomez T. 3 years ago on Google
    Good food, great service and chic atmosphere. They have a small menu, but everything we tried was great. Price to quality ratio is good

  • 5/5 Ray H. 2 years ago on Google
    Très bien! I was blown away by the atmosphere, service, and delicious dishes at Bistro du Midi. Very rarely do you have such a great combination of sweet and savory, please come with an open mind and be prepared to be amazed. Absolutely everything appears to be hand made with diligence and care while the servers ensure your complete satisfaction. The next time you're in Boston this is a must visit. I hope to be back soon.

  • 5/5 Carita S. 2 years ago on Google
    I had a great time here yesterday. We ordered from the restaurant week menu as well as some side orders. For appetizers we got mussels, cold cucumber soup and a salad. The mussels were kind of sandy and it didn’t taste as good as I would like. I sent it back and they gladly replaced it with the cucumber soup which tasted a lot better. For entrees we got flat iron steak and chicken. Lastly, for dessert (the best part) we got chocolate soufflé 😋🥰🥰 it was sooo good. We also got raspberry cheesecake and coffee cream puff. Overall, definitely would recommend 10/10.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Paid parking lot
    • ✓️ Free street parking
    • ✓️ Paid street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Private dining room
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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