Tom Fitzmorris Review of The Bistro
Reviewed Tuesday, March 25, 2008.

I knew from the moment I arose where I'd go for dinner. That gave me a full day of delicious anticipation. It's one of the best reasons to make reservations a few days ahead. You start enjoying the meal long before you even start eating it.

The only reason I picked the Bistro for today is that I noticed, when I assembled today's Food Almanac last night, that this was Chef Greg Picolo's fifty-fourth birthday. All the reports on the place--even the early ones--have been good. But then the Bistro always did have a small group of diehard regulars. (A small group is the only kind the tiny cafè can handle.)

Everything went my way. The weather was cool and perfect. On the way to the garage, I found a long, legal parking space a block and a half from the restaurant. I was unknown to the dining room staff, which directed me to one of the uncomfortable tables along the left wall. Those are small even as deuces go, especially for a guy my size. But, as I said, I've thought about dining here all day, and this possibility entered my mind...read full review

"Perfect score, from start to finish. The menu is well-balanced but not complicated. Even the simple choices, such as the gulf fish, are exquisitely prepared. The duck sampler is excellent. Very attentive service - not a long wait, yet not rushed. I can't think of a thing that would have made our Bistro visits any better. The restaurant is small and offers a total New Orleans experience - one of the city's best kept secrets." -Zagat.com

"This is hands down the best restaurant in the French Quarter. The food is ALWAYS perfect. It's not like other places that are great one night, but the next time not so good. The Bistro is fantastic every time! The service is seamless also - just friendly enough to make dinner pleasant without trying to put on a show. Try the Duck Entree for certain - you can't go wrong. Enjoy!" -TripAdvisor.com

Weekend Brunch at the Bistro

The Bistro is now offering a Weekend Brunch from 10 a.m. -
3 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Make the weekend last and come join us for Chef's special cream baked eggs and creole hash browns or other weekend treats.
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Hours of Operation

Thursday - Monday

Lunch Hours
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Dinner Hours
6 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Brunch Hours
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

 

Lunch is served on Thursdays, Fridays and Mondays.

Brunch is served on Saturdays and Sundays.

For hotel accommodations, please visit the
Hotel Maison de Ville and Audubon Cottages,
part of the New Orleans Hotel Collection