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Bistro Central Parc Restaurant

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Bustling neighborhood eatery featuring Mediterranean, French & Italian cuisine, wine & a patio. People often mention good, delicious, brunch, table, mushroom,


Address

560 Central Ave, San Francisco, CA 94117

Website

bistrocentralparcsf.com

Contact

(415) 525-3064

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (370 reviews)

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Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (11) delicious (7) brunch (7) table (6) mushroom (6)
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  • 4/5 Jem L. 1 year ago on Google
    Food was very rich and flavorful. Our wait staff was attentive and friendly. Although one of our orders was wrong they immediately fixed the issue for us and we had a very good time at the restaurant.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Damien T. 2 years ago on Google
    We ordered 4 appetizers and 3 entrees. The first two came quickly. However, after we finished the first two appetizers, we sat there and waited for our last two appetizers and entrees for over an hour. When we asked the server what was the reason for such delay, she said it is because there’s way more customers on that day. Yet, that does not make sense because we noticed most table are leaving, including many who came after us. She could’ve simply tell us that they messed up our order and probably forgot our table. She later then explained the delay was because of a mixed up between an Eggplant entree and an Eggplant appetizers. During the whole meal, the server did not check on our table, we need to ask her to fill the water pitcher. She started coming to our table after our complaints. The food overall was good, but I believe the waiters and waitresses should take additional trainings to ensure they provide the best service to the customers.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 bladezer987 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing casual fine dining experience with immaculate service and food. (Mushroom Bruschetta and mushroom ravioli are a must) Not to mention the selection of wine with amazing pricing for it’s amazing quality. One of the best hole in the wall restaurants I have come across. The music and aesthetics of this Bistro is phenomenal.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tony K. 1 year ago on Google
    A pleasant surprise! A low-key restaurant three blocks off the Divisadero corridor, tucked away in NOPA's residential area. I had found them through a Google search had dinner there for the first time two days ago on Thursday, July 21, 2022. I believe that we saw only one server and one busser for the dozen or so tables, but they were energetic, efficient, and attentive. For an appetizer, we had the White Wine Mussels and Fries. The Dijon mustard in the sauce added a new dimension in the flavor profile that I enjoyed. For entrees, we had the Chicken Parmesan and the Braised Short Ribs, both were very good. Bistro Central Parc is now on our list of restaurants we want to return to in the not-so-distant future.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Evren E. 1 year ago on Google
    Wow! Food was delicious We had Gnocchi, escargot and their specialty fries for starters Black pepper Alfredo fettuccine, chicken (one of their specialty), shirt ribs and truffle mushroom ravioli for entrees - all of them were delicious - u can't go wrong with any of the choices For drinks we tried the pomegranate Martini - it was delicious and their homemade sangria Great lighting on the ceiling Services was very nice - friendly crew Would never thought of eating there - as it is right in the middle of the neighborhood - but i recommend if u r near by the place
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joseph L. 1 year ago on Google
    What a hidden gem! I had a wonderful time at this little bistro. From the tomato soup, to the Calamari accompanied with a most welcome side of grilled artichokes. The service was impeccable, ask for Tony if you want an amazing experience from start to finish. Last but not least, you must try their bread pudding. It is one of the best I've ever had. Thank you Bistro Central Parc for an incredible evening!!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Laura P. 2 years ago on Google
    Fortunately, Bistro Central Parc is the neighborhood restaurant of a good friend of mine. We enjoyed the fine meals you see here and an excellent wait staff. We will return!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Claudia K M. 7 months ago on Google
    Warm welcome by the host, the atmosphere was intimate and cozy. I enjoyed Truffle Mushroom Bruschetta, that's my favorite and we ordered two plates of those yummiest! We were here to celebrate a friend’s birthday and we were happy with the service.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 L L. 8 months ago on Google
    First time for brunch. Waitstaff was wonderful, friendly, and very accommodating. They allowed us to order dishes from the dinner menu. Who does that these days! I ordered braised shortribs. Meat was tender over French fries since they did not have mashed potatoes available during brunch. Three others ordered seafood risotto (portion is small), mussels and prawns were fresh, served over saffron risotto. This dish is an acquired tasted, has some metallic mussel taste to it. The mushroom chicken was the hit. Brussels Sprouts, truffle mushroom bruschetta were delicious, highly recommend. Spaghetti bolognese was good. Desserts were also good. Give this place a try 👍. Sorry, I forgot to take pics of the main dishes.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nina V. 1 year ago on Google
    Searched up "saturday brunch" and found this place highly-rated. We found street parking so easy and went for walk in the Panhandle before our scheduled meet-up and eat-up booked via OpenTable. This is on the corner of a quiet residential area with very nice looking apartment buildings. I don't usually gush about brunch but this was really well done. 1) poached eggs for the Benedicts were well-cooked with runny yolks and soft whites; 2) steak with the chimichurri sauce was so delicious (whole 'nother level of steak and eggs); 3) roasted potatoes are excellent (usually they are left abandoned on our plates at a brunch, but we gobbled them all up); 4) ricotta pancakes were right-sized (one con: couldn't taste the matcha over the blueberry flavor) and had a nice texture. Only other con was that I expected the bellini to have a peach puree vs. syrup. The burrata salad was a little too sweet dressed with the ample dollop of fig preserve and I've had better fresh-oozing burrata. The service was very attentive and friendly getting our order in quickly before the 20+ table, serving us water refills and clearing our plates. The ambience is more in line with evening dining as it's darker seating inside with a fun light fixture on the ceiling and mix of leather booth and wood chair seating. Overall it is a 4.5 star (note: I rounded up).

  • 5/5 Terri Hanson M. 5 months ago on Google
    We had 30 minutes for dinner before getting to a show and the staff was extraordinary in taking care of us. We started with a complimentary soup followed by the burrata and fig salad which was delicious. We then had the escargots and the mussels which were really good. The escargot had a fresh flavor which turned out to be basil. The ambience is cute.

  • 4/5 Elizabeth C. 10 months ago on Google
    We went on a Tuesday night at around 8 PM. It was not busy at all with 4 or 5 tables occupied. It felt romantic and the closest occupied table to us confirmed it's a good choice for a first date. We got the beef medallion with risotto to start. It was creamy, but the flavor mostly came from the beef. The risotto needed to be seasoned a little more. We then ordered one of their specials that night, fettuccine with spare ribs, and their teriyaki skirt steak on mashed potatoes and green beans, topped with onion rings. No complaints on the fettuccine other than it was a small serving. The serving on steak and mash, on the other hand, was pretty generous. My boyfriend liked the marinade on it and how it went with the teriyaki sauce on the side, but I didn't. Wouldn't order it again. Still, overall not a bad experience. Would definitely try their regular steak if we drop by again. They also have a decent wine list that I did not take advantage of, but will next time.

  • 5/5 Alex J. 5 months ago on Google
    Diverse dishes that are amazingly tasty to eat and delightful to see (be it a regular brunch item or a chef's special culinary masterpiece), incredible interior, and friendly staff are the attributes that come to my mind, when I think about this place. Salmon benedict, short rib benedict, baked sea bass, seafood fettuccine, mushroom ravioli, etc. tasted delicious.

  • 5/5 Paul R. 5 months ago on Google
    Beautiful little bistro with amazing food. The pancakes are amazing! The prices at this location are really good as well.

  • 5/5 Gillian G. 8 months ago on Google
    Went for post-church brunch last weekend and was delighted by the ambiance and food. I tried the mushroom omelet and two orders of pancakes (blue matcha, banana pancakes). My boyfriend approved of the short ribs benedict. The omelet came topped with hollandaise sauce and now I never want an omelet served without it! Maybe a few two many mushrooms in it, and couldve been cut thinner for my liking but these are minor. The flavors were good and the home style potatoes were super fried and squishy on the inside (in a good way). If you dont want the salad you can ask for extra potatoes! The pancakes were the fluffiest I've ever had at a restaurant yet still had a surprising sweet bite to them. Would recommend to take family or friends.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Breakfast
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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