Bistro du Midi

4.6

4646 Reviews

$31 to $50

French

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2 people

14 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 84 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines
Charming

Bistro du Midi's cuisine features French Cuisine inspired by Coastal New England influences. Our wine list represents the true soul of a bistro wine list. In a classic French bistro, wine is very much a part of every meal. As such, we offer a variety of experiences and wines at a tremendous value in a range of prices. Our elegant yet relaxed environment overlooks Boston's beautiful Public Garden with a spectacular view. A street level Bistro features floor-to-ceiling windows, and in the spring and summer our patio provides some of the most optimal al fresco dining in the city.

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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French, Seafood
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00–15:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–15:00 Mid-Day Menu Daily 15:00–17:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:30 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
Phone number
(617) 279-8000
Website
http://www.bistrodumidi.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
David Iacobazzi
Private party facilities
We offer both private and semi-private dining for lunch, brunch and dinner. Our private Wine Room seats up to 30, and our semi-private Alcove seats 12. Three-course menu options, an extensive wine list and reception items are offered. Full restaurant and floor buyouts are welcomed.
Private party contact
Catherine Dineen : (617) 279-0879

Location
272 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116
Area
Back Bay
Cross Street
Arlington
Parking details
Parking is available on the street or at the Motor Mart Garage after 5pm for dinner service at a special rate of $10 for up to three hours.
Public transit
Bistro du Midi sits directly across from Boston's Public Garden half a block from the Arlington T station on the Green Line, on the outskirts of the fabulous Back Bay neighborhood.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Chef's Seasonal Tasting Menu
US$175.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Indulge in Chef Robert Sisca's seasonal tasting menu, a curated culinary experience featuring local ingredients and innovative flavors. Each course is a celebration of the season, crafted to delight your palate and elevate your dining experience.
Midday at Bistro Du Midi
Multiple dates available
Enjoy our lighter midday menu which includes Bistro favorites such as Fresh Oysters, Cheese & Charcuterie, Sandwiches, and Salads. Available daily from 3 - 5pm & now taking reservations!
Mother's Day Prix-Fixe Holiday Brunch
US$90.00 per person
11 May 2025 only
Happy Mother's Day! In celebration of Spring and Mother's Day, Bistro du Midi will be offering a three-course prix fixe brunch menu at $90 per person. Additional raw bar & beverage features will also be available. Reservations will be accommodated in both our downstairs Bistro and our upstairs main dining room. Our two bars will be available on a walk-in basis offering a special a la carte brunch menu. Please note that our regular brunch menu will not be available. Dinner service will remain our regular menu offerings. We look forward to celebrating with you!

Popular dishes

Bistro SangriaUS$18.00
grand marnier, vermouth, brandy
NegroniqueUS$18.00
gin, aperol, maurin quina, angostura bitters
Raspberry Lime RickeyUS$18.00
citadelle gin, trimbach framboise, lime cordial, soda
Oui ChefUS$19.00
tequila, lime, licor 43, cointreau, habanero, egg white
Smoke in the VineyardUS$18.00
pierre ferrand 1840 cognac, peloton mezcal, cynar, agave
Air FranceUS$17.00
rittenhouse rye, brandy, aperol, benedictine, lemon
Bistro QuinzeUS$19.00
gin, lemon, black cherry, sparkling rosé
Boylston Tea Co.US$21.00
michter’s sour mash whiskey, lemon, honey + black tea

Wine by the Glass

SPARKLING

Zonin Prosecco, Brut, Veneto NVUS$14.00
Taittinger Brut, Champagne NVUS$28.00
Pinot Grigio Ca Donini, Veneto 2021US$12.00
Sauvignon Blanc Pascal Jolivet, Loire Valley 2022US$16.00
Riesling Trimbach, Alsace 2021US$17.00
Aligoté Domaine Chevalier Pere et Fils, Burgundy 2022US$22.00
Chenin Blanc Champalou, Vouvray 2022US$16.00
Chardonnay Famille Gueguen, Chablis 2021US$17.00
Chardonnay Routestock, Sonoma Coast 2021US$18.00
Chardonnay Paul Hobbs, Russian River Valley 2021US$30.00
Grenache Blend Château Peyrassol, La Croix, Provence 2022US$16.00
Pinot Noir Joseph Faiveley, Bourgogne 2020US$26.00
Gamay Dupeuble, Beaujolais 2021US$15.00
Cabernet Franc Chanteleuserie, Bourgueil, France 2022US$18.00
Grenache Blend J.L. Chave, Mon Coeur, Côtes-du-Rhône 2021US$16.00
Malbec Altos Las Hormigas, Clásico, Mendoza 2020US$15.00
Cabernet Sauvignon Daou, Paso Robles 2022US$18.00
Cabernet Blend Château Aney, Haut-Médoc 2015US$32.00
Cabernet Sauvignon Faust, Napa Valley 2021US$32.00

Beer

DRAFT

Trillium RotatingUS$16.00
IPA, Boston, MA
Rothaus TannenzäpfleUS$14.00
Pilsner, Grafenhausen, GER
Oxbow BrewingUS$10.00
Farmhouse Pale Ale, ME 12oz
Lamplighter Birds of a FeatherUS$15.00
IPA, Cambridge, MA 16oz
Samuel Smith Nut Brown AleUS$11.00
Tadcaster, ENG 355ml
Maine Beer Co. LunchUS$19.00
IPA, Freeport, ME 16.9oz
Brasserie DupontUS$16.00
Saison, Tourpes, BEL 375ml
Ipswich Ale BreweryUS$10.00
Gluten Free, Saison, MA 12oz
Ayinger Oktober Fest-MärzenUS$13.00
Bavaria, GER 500ml
Von Steenberge Monk’s CaféUS$13.00
Flemish Sour, Flanders BEL 331ml
Eric Bordelet Sidre TendreUS$16.00
Cider, Normandy, France 330ml
Athletic Run Wild, CTUS$10.00
IPA
Athletic Upside Dawn, CTUS$10.00
Golden Ale

Mocktails

CosmoUS$10.00
cranberry, lime
Spicy Citrus MuleUS$10.00
lime, habanero, ginger beer
Tiki PunchUS$10.00
cranberry, orgeat, grenadine, lime
Un Bon CaféUS$12.00
espresso, demerara, lemon, soda

Starters & Salades

9 per selection

Charcuterie SelectionUS$9.00
niçoise & castelvetrano olives, chardonnay mustard
Cheese SelectionUS$10.00
local & imported cheese, raisin pecan bread, house chutney & jam
ChoppedUS$17.00
iceberg lettuce, bacon, egg, avocado, onion, bleu cheese
Seared Tuna NiçoiseUS$32.00
white anchovy, potato, haricot verts

Flatbreads

MargheritaUS$21.00
tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil, parmesan
TruffleUS$26.00
wild mushroom, arugula, lemon
Cacio e PepeUS$23.00
chili, pecorino, saffron tagliatelle

Entrées

Croque MonsieurUS$17.00
black forest ham, mornay, gruyère
Croque MadameUS$19.00
black forest ham, mornay, gruyère, sunny side eggs
Bistro BurgerUS$22.00
prime beef, gruyère, foie gras-truffle butter, sesame bun
Moules FritesUS$28.00
mussels marinière, pommes frites, saffron aioli
Bavette Steak FritesUS$38.00
38 truffle parmesan frites, beurre maître d'hôtel

Cru, Shellfish, Caviar

American Wagyu Beef TartareUS$28.00
marcona almond, quail egg, burgundy truffle
Tuna TartareUS$24.00
sesame, radish, spring onion, avocado & leek emulsion
Ora King Salmon CrudoUS$26.00
pine nut, chanterelle mushroom, jalapeño
Selection of OystersUS$24.00
mignonette, cocktail sauce, horseradish
Shrimp CocktailUS$30.00
six pieces, cocktail sauce, horseradish
Petit PlateauUS$49.00
selection of assorted shellfish (serves one or two)
Grand PlateauUS$135.00
selection of assorted shellfish (serves two to four)
Osetra Royal ReserveUS$140.00
rich, creamy, buttery
BdM Kaluga CaviarUS$145.00
light, clean, floral

Premier Plats

Arugula & Endive SaladeUS$17.00
bleu cheese, apple, radish, fall vegetables
Heirloom Beet SaladeUS$19.00
lardons, goat cheese, egg, frisée, fougasse
French Onion SoupUS$22.00
black winter truffle, aged comte, sherry
Spanish OctopusUS$27.00
squid ink, prosciutto, pickled pepper, smoked fingerlings
Foie Gras TorchonUS$28.00
banana, walnut, plum, fig
Charcuterie BoardUS$24.00
niçoise & castelvetrano olives, chardonnay mustard
A5 Japanese WagyuUS$57.00
hen of woods, shishito pepper, shoyu
Beet GnocchiUS$27.00
apple, brown butter seeds, feta cheese
Tomato Ricotta TortelliniUS$29.00
maine mussels, uni, heirloom tomato, bottarga

Mer & Terre

HalibutUS$47.00
bread crust, bluefoot mushrooms, cauliflower, curry-shrimp broth
Ora King SalmonUS$46.00
chorizo, sweet potato, broccolini, pomegranate, squash emulsion
Bouillabaisse du MidiUS$64.00
lobster, scallop, shrimp, calamari, mussels, clams
Freebird Farm ChickenUS$39.00
green garlic, sunflower risotto, plum, chicken jus
Crescent Farm Duck BreastUS$45.00
crispy rice, corn, ginger-lemongrass duck jus
Filet MignonUS$62.00
pommes purée, spinach, black truffle bordelaise
Brandt RibeyeUS$59.00
potato confit, shallot, watercress, sauce au poivre

Legumes & Pommes de Terre

Grilled BroccoliniUS$16.00
walnut, goat cheese, thyme
Pommes FritesUS$12.00
piment d'espelette
Pommes PureeUS$12.00
garlic butter, chives
Wild Mushroom TarteUS$19.00
puff pastry, mushroom duxelles, black garlic vinaigrette
Honeynut SquashUS$17.00
pine nut, apple, sage, brown butter

What 4,646 people are saying

Bistro du Midi reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Greater Boston
French
Boston
French

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bistro du Midi offers a charming, "Parisian-like" ambiance with "fantastic" food and "exemplary" service. Its "romantic" location overlooking Boston Common enhances the dining experience. While some dishes need refinement, the menu overall is "creative" and "delicious." The attentive staff and "beautiful setting" make it a "memorable" choice for both brunch and dinner.

4,646 Reviews

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Janna
Greater Boston24 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the most memorable evenings ever! You will put this on your list as a regular choice, as they do everything right. Bon Appetite!
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Janice VIP
Greater Boston4 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We chose the restsurant week lunch menu. Many excellent choices for the 3 course menu. Food was delicious with generous portions. I highly recommend. Bistro du Midi never disappoints
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JosueG
Greater Boston7 reviews
3.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We went to Bistro du Midi for ‘Dine out Boston’ lunch menu. The overall experience was mixed. The restaurant was nice and cozy and the wait staff were pleasant and accommodating. For appetizers we had the cauliflower soup which was tasty but was a little on the salty side. The grapefruit pieces provided with dish gave a much needed acidity but I wish it had more. The wagu beef tartare was excellent, great flavor and well balanced. For the main course, we both got the duck confit which came on top of bed of beans and contained bacon pieces. The duck itself was cooked perfectly. However, the beans were cooked a little under al dente and were on the salty side. The desserts were great, my favorite was the crème brûlée. The total was about $100 including tip, but this was for lunch.
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Anand VIP
Greater Boston24 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great cocktails, good food, great service and beautiful atmosphere
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Michael VIP
Greater Boston22 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Bistro du Midi is one of our favorite restaurants in Boston, and has been for a long time. The food, the service, and the overall atmosphere are consistently excellent. Our recent dinner there was no exception. Our table was not immediately ready, but the maitre d’ for the dining room made the wait relaxing and enjoyable. We were sitting at the bar, deciding what drinks to order while we waited and she came up and handed each of us a glass of excellent champagne and wished us a happy anniversary. Then on the way out while we were waiting by the first floor entrance for our Uber I asked the gentlemen working at the podium just inside the door if he knew the track that was playing. He said he did not, but he immediately opened up an app on his phone, held it up towards the speaker and got me the name of the singer. All in all a great evening.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We decided to try it out for Dine Out Boston and were floored by how good our experience was. Every course we got seemed better than the one before and the service was outstanding. We will most definitely be back!
Bistro du MidiResponded today
Thank you so very much for the glowing five-star review! We are so pleased to see that you fully enjoyed your experience. Thank you for recognizing your server, Walter, as he takes his service very seriously. Best regards, Errol Joseph, GM
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Mark
Greater Boston4 reviews
3.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We had the dine out Boston prix fixe. Its pretty good value for $55 at a place like this. Their cooking is clearly solid and the food was good, but not amazing. There were small slips in food and service. The steak dish was not as hot as I would have liked, it had clearly been left to sit too long, and we had to wait for the wine to arrive after getting our starter. They also accidentally billed us for an extra bottle of water (which they removed). The whole impression was of a good restaurant but one which was phoning it in a bit on the dine out Boston menu.
Bistro du MidiResponded 3 days ago
Hello Mark - Thank you for the review and feedback. We are sorry to see that you did not 100% love your experience. We will contact you directly as well.
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FoodLover
Greater Boston23 reviews
3.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Our server only dropped our food and didn’t check on us in between. I had one drink all night due to this. Very unfortunate….
Bistro du MidiResponded today
Hello FoodLover - Thank you for you review and the feedback. I am sorry that we did not 100% excel with your experience. I will contact you directly as well. Best regards, Errol Joseph, GM
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Eduardo VIP
Las Vegas1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service! Had a good time there, last night.
Bistro du MidiResponded today
Hello Eduardo - Thank you very much for the nice compliments. We are delighted to see that you enjoyed your dinner experience. We hope to see you again soon. Best regards, Errol Joseph, GM
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LADiner
Greater Boston31 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food specially the madeleines for dessert. Great wait staff and host in the upstairs dining room. The only sour note was the unfriendly host at the downstairs entrance who told us it would be a long wait for a table in the dining room. When we went upstairs to the dining room, we were seated immediately. So strange.
Bistro du MidiResponded today
Thank you for the very nice compliments. I apologize for the seating complication, but I am pleased to see you had an overall enjoyable lunch experience. Best regards, Errol Joseph, GM
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FAQs

Bistro du Midi offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 279-8000.

Bistro du Midi is rated 4.6 stars by 4646 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

14 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 84 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

272 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116

Additional information

Cross Street
Arlington
Area
Back Bay
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00–15:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–15:00 Mid-Day Menu Daily 15:00–17:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:30 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French, Seafood
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Parking is available on the street or at the Motor Mart Garage after 5pm for dinner service at a special rate of $10 for up to three hours.
Public transit
Bistro du Midi sits directly across from Boston's Public Garden half a block from the Arlington T station on the Green Line, on the outskirts of the fabulous Back Bay neighborhood.
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
David Iacobazzi
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.bistrodumidi.com/
Phone number
(617) 279-8000
Private party facilities
We offer both private and semi-private dining for lunch, brunch and dinner. Our private Wine Room seats up to 30, and our semi-private Alcove seats 12. Three-course menu options, an extensive wine list and reception items are offered. Full restaurant and floor buyouts are welcomed.
Private party contact
Catherine Dineen : (617) 279-0879

Bistro du Midi

Make a booking

About this restaurant

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Chef's Seasonal Tasting Menu

Midday at Bistro Du Midi

Mother's Day Prix-Fixe Holiday Brunch

Halibut

Apricot Soufflé

Salmon Benedict

Cocktails

Bistro SangriaUS$18.00

NegroniqueUS$18.00

Raspberry Lime RickeyUS$18.00

Oui ChefUS$19.00

Smoke in the VineyardUS$18.00

Air FranceUS$17.00

Bistro QuinzeUS$19.00

Boylston Tea Co.US$21.00

Wine by the Glass

Zonin Prosecco, Brut, Veneto NVUS$14.00

Taittinger Brut, Champagne NVUS$28.00

Pinot Grigio Ca Donini, Veneto 2021US$12.00

Sauvignon Blanc Pascal Jolivet, Loire Valley 2022US$16.00

Riesling Trimbach, Alsace 2021US$17.00

Aligoté Domaine Chevalier Pere et Fils, Burgundy 2022US$22.00

Chenin Blanc Champalou, Vouvray 2022US$16.00

Chardonnay Famille Gueguen, Chablis 2021US$17.00

Chardonnay Routestock, Sonoma Coast 2021US$18.00

Chardonnay Paul Hobbs, Russian River Valley 2021US$30.00

Grenache Blend Château Peyrassol, La Croix, Provence 2022US$16.00

Pinot Noir Joseph Faiveley, Bourgogne 2020US$26.00

Gamay Dupeuble, Beaujolais 2021US$15.00

Cabernet Franc Chanteleuserie, Bourgueil, France 2022US$18.00

Grenache Blend J.L. Chave, Mon Coeur, Côtes-du-Rhône 2021US$16.00

Malbec Altos Las Hormigas, Clásico, Mendoza 2020US$15.00

Cabernet Sauvignon Daou, Paso Robles 2022US$18.00

Cabernet Blend Château Aney, Haut-Médoc 2015US$32.00

Cabernet Sauvignon Faust, Napa Valley 2021US$32.00

Beer

Trillium RotatingUS$16.00

Rothaus TannenzäpfleUS$14.00

Oxbow BrewingUS$10.00

Lamplighter Birds of a FeatherUS$15.00

Samuel Smith Nut Brown AleUS$11.00

Maine Beer Co. LunchUS$19.00

Brasserie DupontUS$16.00

Ipswich Ale BreweryUS$10.00

Ayinger Oktober Fest-MärzenUS$13.00

Von Steenberge Monk’s CaféUS$13.00

Eric Bordelet Sidre TendreUS$16.00

Athletic Run Wild, CTUS$10.00

Athletic Upside Dawn, CTUS$10.00

Mocktails

CosmoUS$10.00

Spicy Citrus MuleUS$10.00

Tiki PunchUS$10.00

Un Bon CaféUS$12.00

Starters & Salades

Charcuterie SelectionUS$9.00

Cheese SelectionUS$10.00

ChoppedUS$17.00

Seared Tuna NiçoiseUS$32.00

Flatbreads

MargheritaUS$21.00

TruffleUS$26.00

Cacio e PepeUS$23.00

Entrées

Croque MonsieurUS$17.00

Croque MadameUS$19.00

Bistro BurgerUS$22.00

Moules FritesUS$28.00

Bavette Steak FritesUS$38.00

Cru, Shellfish, Caviar

American Wagyu Beef TartareUS$28.00

Tuna TartareUS$24.00

Ora King Salmon CrudoUS$26.00

Selection of OystersUS$24.00