What a great restaurant. The onion soup is world-class, as was the Steak Frites. Great drink selection. We had the Grenache red wine and were very impressed. The warm bread and olives is a must order and outstanding value. Can't say enough good things about our meal and experience at Le Central.
Lauren
We dined here on Christmas Eve and it was wonderful! Beef Wellington was delicious, oysters as well. And those lemon ricotta crepes! Yum!
Jim W
I recommend Le Central in Bristol, my wife and I thought the food was excellent, from the appetizer, onion soup, the main course ( I had the Coq an Vin my wife had the Cod Chowder ) right thru to the dessert apple tart and bread pudding. Not only that the coffee was great. Service was very good. Atmosphere was perfect with background music but we could easily hold a conversation.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kathy
My friend and I enjoyed everything about Le Central. The menu isn't big but has a nice variety. We shared the cauliflower soup, which came with bread and butter, all very tasty and fresh. For entrees, we had rack of lamb and Moroccan chicken, cooked perfectly. Dessert was house made ice cream and a piece of dark chocolate with nuts and fruit, just enough to finish off a lovely dinner. The wait staff was friendly and knowledgeable. I would definitely go back.
Robin H
The restaurant hasa quaint atmosphere, incredible staff and amazing food. We brought the family for a birthday. Everyone devoured their meals. We ordered a rack of lamb. duck,v the steak and coq au vin. We ordered desserts. I wish they had the bread pudding. We chose the crepes, apple tart and rochere chocolates. They gave us ice cream also. Amazing food. Wonderful, accommodating staff. Ellie was perfection.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alberta
There were eight of us having a pre-concert dinner. Everything was delicious, as usual, and the service excellent. Our server made sure we enjoyed our meal unrushed but still able to leave on time for the concert. Steak frites was outstanding as was the salmon nicoise and coq au vin. All salad are delicious but I love the endive, beet and walnuts! Lovely night with friends.
Kathryn
We enjoyed Le Central. The food was very good and was served quickly. The beet/endive salad and Salmon Nicoise were delicious. Our friends enjoyed their burgers.
Beau G
Ate here back in late May with people from high school (now in college) but I forgot to write a review. Burger and fries were tasty. Server was nice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
kitt
A charming French bistro atmosphere and excellent attentive service. The food was a limited Thanksgiving menu and not very French. Seemed a bit pricy for fairly simple food. But I do love the ambiance.
Nicholas
We came in on a Thursdy night. There may have been one other couple there on our arrival, but eventually we were alone. We had drinks, then a 3-course dinner. I ordereded the duck confit that was entirely correct and tasty. My lady guest ordered salmon; woefully under cooked, with string beans virtually raw. (I gave feedback to the waiter.) This outpost of Parisian culture is SO imortant in our downscale Rhode Island dining scene. I really hope they can fill up on weeknights,, and that the chef can get some coaching on how to produce truly Parisian food. I want to add that the service was entirely professoinal -- and welcome. NB
I had four dishes to try out the place. The first, their lobster bisque, was a good soup but without a hint of lobster. I think I would have felt better if they had not included the word, "lobster." The second was their duck liver mousse, which was find, a good dish. The third was the Dutch pancake that appeared to be based on the popover crust used in the popovers several customers seemed to be enjoying. The pancake included country ham and Gruyére, It was good as essential food but lacked any character. In fact, it lacked taste. A smoked, salt-cured ham would have been an improvement. The final item was the chocolate bread pudding. I expected something other than the white bread with a smattering of chocolate laced into the bread. I believe I was misled by chocolate being the first word in the menu. The service was quite attentive and accurate, but the server insisted upon mentioning every action she took. I don't believe it's necessary to be told that she is picking up the money or returning the change or delivering each dish. Good service is done smoothly and quietly. All in all, it was a decent brunch, and I would likely go for just its popovers next time. The chef appears to be a bit timid about being even slightly bold about his food.
Linda
Always a great dining experience. The soups are excellent, especially the Usher corm chowder. The local oysters were very fresh. We both enjoyed the hanger steak which was cooked to perfection. The cocktails are always interesting and the wine list is very notable.
JG
Birthday dinner for my daughter first time here. All drinks were good. Appetizer greatly enjoyed duck mouse. My grand daughter ate frites. Which were very good. Entries were duck confit, salmon, cod chowder with lobster all guest were happy with there meals atmosphere was relaxing and service attentive. Two of the guest ordered the duck confit. and they give it a 5. Two had the salmon and I feel the taste was a 5 the portion size was a 4 and the last guest gave the cod chowder with lobster which he enjoyed and would give it a 4 due to portion size. We finished the meal with crème Brulé which deserves a five so my critique about the entire meal tonight at this restaurant is a 5
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Maria
We arrived thirty minutes early for our reservation and were seated right away. We were greeted by our server immediately and brought water, we were given time to settle in with our guest but never ignored. The oysters were delicious, the steak frites right on point, steak perfectly cooked and the fries had just been cooked. The grilled lobsters not overcooked and the accompaniments delicious! We had no room for dessert but look forward to our next visit! Service was friendly and never intruding, selection of wine by the glass covered our needs. The restaurant was not crowded so conversation was easy with minimal noise. We had a great experience.
Barbara
Le Central is one of our favorite restaurants in RI; we travel over 3 bridges to get there! The menu is well curated with something for all tastes. The wine list has great choices with helpful descriptions. The staff is always friendly and helpful in pairing wines with dinner options. Highly recommend this little gem!
What a great restaurant. The onion soup is world-class, as was the Steak Frites. Great drink selection. We had the Grenache red wine and were very impressed. The warm bread and olives is a must order and outstanding value. Can't say enough good things about our meal and experience at Le Central.
We dined here on Christmas Eve and it was wonderful! Beef Wellington was delicious, oysters as well. And those lemon ricotta crepes! Yum!
I recommend Le Central in Bristol, my wife and I thought the food was excellent, from the appetizer, onion soup, the main course ( I had the Coq an Vin my wife had the Cod Chowder ) right thru to the dessert apple tart and bread pudding. Not only that the coffee was great.
Service was very good. Atmosphere was perfect with background music but we could easily hold a conversation.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My friend and I enjoyed everything about Le Central. The menu isn't big but has a nice variety. We shared the cauliflower soup, which came with bread and butter, all very tasty and fresh. For entrees, we had rack of lamb and Moroccan chicken, cooked perfectly. Dessert was house made ice cream and a piece of dark chocolate with nuts and fruit, just enough to finish off a lovely dinner. The wait staff was friendly and knowledgeable. I would definitely go back.
The restaurant hasa quaint atmosphere, incredible staff and amazing food. We brought the family for a birthday. Everyone devoured their meals. We ordered a rack of lamb. duck,v the steak and coq au vin. We ordered desserts. I wish they had the bread pudding. We chose the crepes, apple tart and rochere chocolates. They gave us ice cream also. Amazing food. Wonderful, accommodating staff. Ellie was perfection.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
There were eight of us having a pre-concert dinner. Everything was delicious, as usual, and the service excellent. Our server made sure we enjoyed our meal unrushed but still able to leave on time for the concert. Steak frites was outstanding as was the salmon nicoise and coq au vin. All salad are delicious but I love the endive, beet and walnuts! Lovely night with friends.
We enjoyed Le Central. The food was very good and was served quickly. The beet/endive salad and Salmon Nicoise were delicious. Our friends enjoyed their burgers.
Ate here back in late May with people from high school (now in college) but I forgot to write a review. Burger and fries were tasty. Server was nice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A charming French bistro atmosphere and excellent attentive service. The food was a limited Thanksgiving menu and not very French. Seemed a bit pricy for fairly simple food. But I do love the ambiance.
We came in on a Thursdy night. There may have been one other couple there on our arrival, but eventually we were alone. We had drinks, then a 3-course dinner. I ordereded the duck confit that was entirely correct and tasty. My lady guest ordered salmon; woefully under cooked, with string beans virtually raw. (I gave feedback to the waiter.) This outpost of Parisian culture is SO imortant in our downscale Rhode Island dining scene. I really hope they can fill up on weeknights,, and that the chef can get some coaching on how to produce truly Parisian food. I want to add that the service was entirely professoinal -- and welcome. NB
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I had four dishes to try out the place. The first, their lobster bisque, was a good soup but without a hint of lobster. I think I would have felt better if they had not included the word, "lobster." The second was their duck liver mousse, which was find, a good dish. The third was the Dutch pancake that appeared to be based on the popover crust used in the popovers several customers seemed to be enjoying. The pancake included country ham and Gruyére, It was good as essential food but lacked any character. In fact, it lacked taste. A smoked, salt-cured ham would have been an improvement. The final item was the chocolate bread pudding. I expected something other than the white bread with a smattering of chocolate laced into the bread. I believe I was misled by chocolate being the first word in the menu. The service was quite attentive and accurate, but the server insisted upon mentioning every action she took. I don't believe it's necessary to be told that she is picking up the money or returning the change or delivering each dish. Good service is done smoothly and quietly. All in all, it was a decent brunch, and I would likely go for just its popovers next time. The chef appears to be a bit timid about being even slightly bold about his food.
Always a great dining experience. The soups are excellent, especially the Usher corm chowder. The local oysters were very fresh. We both enjoyed the hanger steak which was cooked to perfection. The cocktails are always interesting and the wine list is very notable.
Birthday dinner for my daughter first time here. All drinks were good. Appetizer greatly enjoyed duck mouse. My grand daughter ate frites. Which were very good. Entries were duck confit, salmon, cod chowder with lobster all guest were happy with there meals atmosphere was relaxing and service attentive. Two of the guest ordered the duck confit. and they give it a 5. Two had the salmon and I feel the taste was a 5 the portion size was a 4 and the last guest gave the cod chowder with lobster which he enjoyed and would give it a 4 due to portion size. We finished the meal with crème
Brulé which deserves a five so my critique about the entire meal tonight at this restaurant is a 5
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
We arrived thirty minutes early for our reservation and were seated right away. We were greeted by our server immediately and brought water, we were given time to settle in with our guest but never ignored. The oysters were delicious, the steak frites right on point, steak perfectly cooked and the fries had just been cooked. The grilled lobsters not overcooked and the accompaniments delicious! We had no room for dessert but look forward to our next visit! Service was friendly and never intruding, selection of wine by the glass covered our needs. The restaurant was not crowded so conversation was easy with minimal noise. We had a great experience.
Le Central is one of our favorite restaurants in RI; we travel over 3 bridges to get there! The menu is well curated with something for all tastes. The wine list has great choices with helpful descriptions. The staff is always friendly and helpful in pairing wines with dinner options. Highly recommend this little gem!
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