The food was spot on and amazing! The veal chop was done to perfection with a mouth watering sauce. An interesting twist was the triple fried fries. This was our first time going and definitely not our last.
March 2024
The food and wine was perfect. Amazing taste and the portions were just right!
January 2024
It did take awhile for the food to come, but it was delicious and worth waiting for. A couple large groups arrived at the same time, so I am sure this contributed to the wait. We love Le Bistro!
Cozy environment, friendly service. Fine dining, full bar, rare wines. Group reservations welcome.
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Stepping inside Le Bistro's tiny space may leave diners a bit underwhelmed, but chef Jean-Pierre Doignon's classic French dishes help keep the focus off the décor. The five-course, prix-fixe menu ($55) offers something for every level of appetite, and features soups, appetizers, salads and entrées, finished with bite-size desserts and house-made truffles. The menu changes often, but certain specialties are revisited enough to be commemorated in art on the walls. Doignon's veal, for example, is atop a truffle risotto filled with morel mushrooms. Several add-on items are available throughout the meal: any soup en croûte is worth both the extra wait and money. Doignon also keeps it simple with a ratatouille lasagna that comes with bread from Berkeley's Acme Bread. Wine pairings are spot on; give the wine list a good look as well for hidden gems. The dessert evolves with the seasons, but one can always count on the classy choice of assorted cheeses with raisins and glazed walnuts.