We finally got to try LeBistro and it met all expectations. The host was friendly and welcoming. We reserved a counter seat but were seated at a table which was nice. Cocktails were great. The mushroom Mille-feuille was different and delicious. We will be back!
AnhD
We went on a Saturday night and the place was packed. Service was friendly and efficient. Their wild mushroom mille feuille and snails cassolette were superbe, very flavorful. Steak frites was cooked just right, as well as the beef bourguignon. Our friend ordered the mouclade and said it was just ok. We would love to see more choices for dessert. The dishes did not come out at speed of light, and we truly appreciated the leisure pace to enjoy the meal while having relax conversation with friends. Will come back for sure!
ShaunS
It was our first time here and we loved it. We had the onion soup, the buff pastry with mushrooms, pate and beef burgeneon (sp?). Everything was well prepared and very tasty. The service was excellent and the place was very clean. Also, good selection of wines. We highly recommend this place and we will be back for sure.
Erin
We really enjoyed this restaurant, Roberto Donna's second in the neighborhood. Although the French counterpart doesn't have the spark of Roberto's Italian across the street, the lobster bisque and bouillabaisse were flavorful and delicious. The escargot was extremely buttery and could have been balanced with puff pastry. Beef bourguignon was a little underwhelming. Dessert of creme Brule rounded everything out very well. We would return.
SusanW
I had the Bouillabaisse of Cod and the cod was not fresh as it had a funny smell. The dish, overall, lacked flavor. I could have used salt and pepper, at least, but there wasn't any on the table. My husband had the Steak Frites and it was delicious. The apple tart dessert was also excellent.
JohnS
Service a bit slow, but cordial. Moreover, we were permitted to linger quite some time. Most food items pretty good. A couple, like the lamb, disappointing. Appetizers and desserts really good.
Rick
Have been a follower of Roberto for decades but this missed the mark by a lot. Service was mediocre- main course brought before entree plates removed, food portions were minimal, food was tasteless and very expensive ! A shame because we specifically opted to take. Break from dining at his Italian restaurant across the street. Will return there next time.
StephanieH
Finally, a good French bistro with pleasant ambience and reasonable prices!!! The food was marvelous and authentic. The lobster bisque, escargot, and mussels were standouts. The wine list is solid and not overly marked-up. The service is attentive, without being fussy, and the wonderful and welcoming manager, Philippe, brings it all together. I recommend a visit. I know I will be back!
ElaineS
Roberto and Nancy have done it again! They have an excellent restaurant with a neighborhood bistro feel and excellent food. They added what was missing from the Vienna restaurant scene. Merci.
RobinD
We had a reservation for "counter" seating, but they were able to seat us at a table after a short wait at the bar. The service was excellent and we enjoyed our food as well - bouillabaisse and mussels.
Glad to have this here. Some hiccups (reserved table not available for a while; told to wait at the bar but the bar staff kept trying to serve us dinner there; brought an incorrect side dish) but they were minor and should improve. Food is very traditional and very tasty; and the servings are generous and very fairly priced. Wouldn't say there was any item that was truly exceptional (we had soup, bouillabaisse, beef bourguignonne, potato side, wine and a cocktail) but all were good. We'd happily return, especially with friends whose voices we wanted to hear. The place was relatively quiet which is hard to find these days. Staff was very nice. Decor is traditional but attractive.
jerseyicecream
Have eaten here twice now. Both times the food was delicious and the dishes were a bit unique. The wonderful smell of the pot of mussels had me sold before we were even seated. The Chef was kind enough to allow me to substitute a salad for the fries. When the dining room is filled, the room can get a bit loud.
kathleenE
Outstanding service and ambiance. All of the food was delicious except for one appetizer that was not what we expected. The waiter immediately took care of it and made sure everything was good. We had a lovely evening.
momdoc
This was my first time at this restaurant. It is VERY noisy, service was erratic and the food although very good was overpriced. Portions were small. The duck confit was only 1 duck leg. Apple tart was not really a tart but what appeared to be roll-out pastry dough with sauteed apples. Although I enjoyed it, there are better and more reasonable French options in the area.
For carnivores, it's hit and miss. Two very nice dishes (pork chop and duck confit), one distinctly boring (lamb), and one terrible (a well done steak which was ordered rare).
We finally got to try LeBistro and it met all expectations. The host was friendly and welcoming. We reserved a counter seat but were seated at a table which was nice. Cocktails were great. The mushroom Mille-feuille was different and delicious. We will be back!
We went on a Saturday night and the place was packed. Service was friendly and efficient. Their wild mushroom mille feuille and snails cassolette were superbe, very flavorful. Steak frites was cooked just right, as well as the beef bourguignon. Our friend ordered the mouclade and said it was just ok. We would love to see more choices for dessert. The dishes did not come out at speed of light, and we truly appreciated the leisure pace to enjoy the meal while having relax conversation with friends. Will come back for sure!
It was our first time here and we loved it. We had the onion soup, the buff pastry with mushrooms, pate and beef burgeneon (sp?). Everything was well prepared and very tasty. The service was excellent and the place was very clean. Also, good selection of wines. We highly recommend this place and we will be back for sure.
We really enjoyed this restaurant, Roberto Donna's second in the neighborhood. Although the French counterpart doesn't have the spark of Roberto's Italian across the street, the lobster bisque and bouillabaisse were flavorful and delicious. The escargot was extremely buttery and could have been balanced with puff pastry. Beef bourguignon was a little underwhelming. Dessert of creme Brule rounded everything out very well. We would return.
I had the Bouillabaisse of Cod and the cod was not fresh as it had a funny smell. The dish, overall, lacked flavor. I could have used salt and pepper, at least, but there wasn't any on the table. My husband had the Steak Frites and it was delicious. The apple tart dessert was also excellent.
Service a bit slow, but cordial. Moreover, we were permitted to linger quite some time. Most food items pretty good. A couple, like the lamb, disappointing. Appetizers and desserts really good.
Have been a follower of Roberto for decades but this missed the mark by a lot. Service was mediocre- main course brought before entree plates removed, food portions were minimal, food was tasteless and very expensive ! A shame because we specifically opted to take. Break from dining at his Italian restaurant across the street. Will return there next time.
Finally, a good French bistro with pleasant ambience and reasonable prices!!! The food was marvelous and authentic. The lobster bisque, escargot, and mussels were standouts. The wine list is solid and not overly marked-up. The service is attentive, without being fussy, and the wonderful and welcoming manager, Philippe, brings it all together. I recommend a visit. I know I will be back!
Roberto and Nancy have done it again! They have an excellent restaurant with a neighborhood bistro feel and excellent food. They added what was missing from the Vienna restaurant scene. Merci.
We had a reservation for "counter" seating, but they were able to seat us at a table after a short wait at the bar. The service was excellent and we enjoyed our food as well - bouillabaisse and mussels.
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Glad to have this here. Some hiccups (reserved table not available for a while; told to wait at the bar but the bar staff kept trying to serve us dinner there; brought an incorrect side dish) but they were minor and should improve. Food is very traditional and very tasty; and the servings are generous and very fairly priced. Wouldn't say there was any item that was truly exceptional (we had soup, bouillabaisse, beef bourguignonne, potato side, wine and a cocktail) but all were good. We'd happily return, especially with friends whose voices we wanted to hear. The place was relatively quiet which is hard to find these days. Staff was very nice. Decor is traditional but attractive.
Have eaten here twice now. Both times the food was delicious and the dishes were a bit unique. The wonderful smell of the pot of mussels had me sold before we were even seated. The Chef was kind enough to allow me to substitute a salad for the fries. When the dining room is filled, the room can get a bit loud.
Outstanding service and ambiance. All of the food was delicious except for one appetizer that was not what we expected. The waiter immediately took care of it and made sure everything was good. We had a lovely evening.
This was my first time at this restaurant. It is VERY noisy, service was erratic and the food although very good was overpriced. Portions were small. The duck confit was only 1 duck leg. Apple tart was not really a tart but what appeared to be roll-out pastry dough with sauteed apples. Although I enjoyed it, there are better and more reasonable French options in the area.
For carnivores, it's hit and miss. Two very nice dishes (pork chop and duck confit), one distinctly boring (lamb), and one terrible (a well done steak which was ordered rare).