I've had lunch several times now, just recently last week. The atmosphere is warm and relaxed. The staff is pleasant and tentative. The food is found is fresh and nicely presented. I relaxed with a perfectly prepared espresso at the end of my meal. I great place to meet, eat, and relax. read more

Service is awful even when there were less than 5 tables seated at the whole restaurant. Had to ask numerous people to bring the check and halfway through our server just decided to not come to our table anymore. Will not be back read more

The one star is due to lack of hygiene from the bartender... We started off well and things quickly declined by the end. There was a special prix fixe menu available. It had sea bass on it as an option. I asked where it was from. Bartender asked the kitchen and they said it was Black Sea bass from Maine. That may be so but it is late January now and I'm almost certain Black Sea bass season in Maine ends in December... So... we went with a safer set of options. Onion soup - It was good. No complaints. Not fancy and it looked like the poor man's soup it is supposed to be. Boeuf Bourguignon - beef short ribs braised in red wine. It came with carrots, pearl onions, and mashed potatoes. This was good. Next up - we went from 4 stars to 3 - the bartender disappeared and another girl came over and asked if I would like the check. So, no dessert or coffee for me I guess as it wasn't offered. I responded that I would like a refill of my empty water glass and would like to see a dessert menu. The girl filled the water glass directly from the spigot attached to the bar sink even though there was a full water pitcher right next to her. That was kind of off-putting to get water from the bar sink directly to my glass. Not the classiest move. I then got handed a nice dessert menu that mentioned all kinds of good desserts, coffee, tea, dessert wines, dessert drinks, digestifs, etc. I ordered the chocolate mousse. Chocolate mousse - it came with berries which I found kind of odd even though I love berries. The mousse tasted fine. The spoon for the dessert was placed directly on the bar. I thought that wasn't the cleanest way to serve the spoon. I would have preferred it placed on a napkin or a plate, not directly on the bar. I asked for a new spoon. The bartender came back while I was eating dessert and proceeded to touch her eyes repeatedly (many times), fingers in her eyes, touching her mouth, touching her ears, hair, and face constantly. It grossed me out. To do this in front of a guest at a restaurant is outrageous and should never happen. She also didn't wash her hands afterwards and proceeded to go about her regular duties including touching my water glass, handling my payment and check, etc. I will probably never step foot in there again. That's how grossed out I was. It seriously turned my stomach and ruined the whole experience. read more

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Service was excellent and the food was very tasty and satisfying. Great little restaurant in the south end. read more

Petit Robert Bistro - Fresh avocado tartine - French Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Great food, coffee drinks, and great service. We loved our brunch. The patella trio was phenomenal, as well as the avocado tartine. If you're looking for something different, try the Potato Wafflles. It is a savory waffle, and I had the one top with smoked salmon. Great restaurant and looking forward to trying dinner on my next visit. read more

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Great local French spot. Service is great and all of the waiters are such sweet and helpful. Great outdoor patio in warmer seasons- perfect for a spritz and yummy dinner Started with an aperol spritz and for dinner had the Demi poulet rôti with a glass of Sauvignon blanc- with tip came out to $75 and was very happy with it! For lack of a better word, the chicken was very moist and I subbed the roasted potatoes for mashed which made it 10x better in my opinion. Definitely recommend if you're looking for a yummy, comfort meal with nice ambiance in the south end. read more

Petit Robert Bistro - Demi poulet rôti - French Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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I returned again for the brunch option, which was a 3.5 star experience for the food. Food I've tried: - POTATO WAFFLE with DUCK CONFIT ($18): the waffle was like a more dense version of a normal waffle, with a slightly potato-y flavor at the end. (I had expected more of a hash brown like texture in the shape of a waffle.) The duck confit tasted like normal duck, a bit tougher and saltier than I normally expected from duck confit. Atmosphere: - In my previous review I had mentioned the temperature - this time I had the opposite problem of being too hot. We did visit during a hot summer day, but despite sitting inside and asking for the AC to be turned up higher, everyone in our party was sweaty and uncomfortably hot. Service: - All the staff were extremely friendly. It did take a while for us to get our food, though we did visit at peak hours. Overall: - The atmosphere is nice, but the food is ok. read more

This cute french restaurant in boston has a very cozy atmosphere. I ordered a quiche. It looked great on the menu, when it came out it looked appetizing but when I tasted it It was a bit cold and seemed like it was frozen and they just warmed it up. The fries on the other hand were tasty! And their iced latte was very delicious! read more

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Where do i start? We were a group of four, we sat around 9pm, we did not get bread for 45 minutes. In all honesty, we were having fun because we are all really good friends, but when the hunger hits and you still haven't managed to flag down the waiter to get your food, frustration levels will spike. But under the pretense we are all very patient, we finally got the waiter to take our order, we did not get our food until 10:20pm. At this point in time, two of us had ordered the same thing, two Steak Frites, one medium and the other medium well. While we were waiting for the food, our drinks that we ordered when we sat down finally arrived. Someone please explain to me how they managed to make our drinks taste like water with a weird aftertaste that I cant pinpoint. Alright so, the food finally comes, one order of mussels, plus our two steaks plus some salad. The mussels were the only decent meal and even then my friend actually chipped her tooth eating the sauce that came with the food. Simply WILD. The steaks, one was severely undercooked and required being recooked, when it came back out it was madly overcooked. The two sauces that came with the steaks (identical orders btw) were completely different, and absolutely atrocious. Not to mention, the food itself was actually hardly edible. The steak tasted like "burger meat" as my friend so aptly put it. It was terrible. Let me not get started on our server. Maybe its because it was a group of four black folk. Or maybe not. Simply said our server had to be tracked down to serve us every single time. I wish there was actually a valid reason, his section was relatively calm and he was absolutely standing around and ignoring our requests. Alas, I think the salad was the only viable meal, and at that point you might as well stay at home. Service was outrageous. Food was less than mediocre. Simply said, I dont recommend. There are plenty of other restaurants in the area. Save yourself some money and disappointment and go somewhere else. Oh P.S., if you want salt and pepper, you will never get it. read more

Petit Robert Bistro - French Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Went to Petit Bistro as I had my eyes on the idea of trying a Parisian Hot Dog. Honestly, it left a lot to be desired. I wish someone posted pictures of what their hot dogs looked like since there are none, so let me do that. The hot dog was literally a premium, pretty wide hotdog, but with what looked like a slab of cheese just tossed onto it, shoved into a grocery store hot dog roll. (The picture is only half of the hot dog. I did eat one half at this time, so you get double of what you see here). Still not at all worth a 15 dollar price tag. The salad was okayish. I got the caramelized onion soup and it was also just okay-ish. The baguette given with the soup was fine. This was the first restaurant in my life I think I've ever walked away without finishing my meal. (Usually meals that are bad, I typically still finish but I couldn't with this. It just felt so........ like I didn't want to finish..... and I had just fasted for the day to get blood work done at the BMC too, so I was starving.) 1 Star for the hot dog being a complete disappointment. 2 Stars for the salad. 2 Stars for the soup. 4 Stars for the staff service. 5 Stars for the lack of wait time. Since I believe overall thought should be placed on the food, I am saying 2 star because nothing was great. I don't think it's worth my interest to try them again in the future. read more

Petit Robert Bistro - One half of a hot dog in a plain roll with a slab of cheese. The 'Parisian Hot Dog'. Pretty disappointing for a 15 dollar price tag. - French Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Although there are many good reviews of this restaurant, I need to offer a different view. My friend and I had appetizers and wine before a concert the other night. The service was highly lacking, with many young assistant wait staff hanging around without a clue what to do. Only one waiter was professional, but very busy with many tables. The French bread served had nothing to do with France, more like a grocery store version of a baguette. The trio of pate was shockingly boring and unimpressive for a supposed bistro, with little flavor, especially the rillettes. The worst was the butter, which was whipped to a frenzy for no reason; it tasted like whipped cream, not French butter. Why they whip it makes no sense when they could serve really exceptional Normandie butter instead. Sorry Petit Robert, but your reputation does not guarantee satisfied customers. read more

I live very close to PR and always enjoy the food and ambience!! Great place to bring visiting friends/family . Excellent seasonal menus (their Thanksgiving menu was a great deal for the amount of food!) reasonable pricing , and attentive staff. A South End gem read more

Petit Robert Bistro - Thanksgiving Special - French Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Today we went here for the happy hour Dollar Oysters! We got the escargot and a dozen oysters. The wait staff was attentive and was very diligent on bread delivery and water refills. It was delicious. We were still hungry so we decided on the smoked salmon. The smoked salmon was nice but I preferred to eat it with the complementary soft bread rather than the crouton that the came with the app. Furthermore, there were two crouton pieces for 6 pieces of sliced salmon, perhaps this is the only oversight in this dish. Thank you for the delicious meal, I will be visiting during happy hour again soon read more

Petit Robert Bistro - Oysters - French Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Gorgeous drinks and amazing food! A great place to come for brunch in the South End. Definitely get the pastry basket! read more

Petit Robert Bistro - French Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Awesome experience!! I made a reservation for a large group and had to call/email many times with changes. The host/event coordinator, Desmond, was so accommodating, patient, and very responsive! He made everything a smooth, easy, and straightforward process. The atmosphere is also great. Cozy, dim lit rooms with a lot of chatter. The tables and booths give cute Parisian vibes. The waiters were sooo friendly and provided excellent service. 10/10 would recommend :) read more

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My friends and I stopped in for a small brunch before I went back home, and we honestly had a great meal ! (Also, please be aware, French food has never been my favorite, so doubling in my friends reviews as well :) )! Apps: Escargot and bruccessta salad I have never tried escargot, and was very hesitant to try it in general, but it was actually fine! I'm a texture person, so it wasn't my favorite, but my friends lover it! Now the salad was amazing! Everything played so well with each other and the balsamic was amazing! Entree: I got the Croquie Misourn and it was good! I will say, the ham was lacking (only filled about half the sandwich), but it was good none the less. The salad they paired with it was very good and light and the fries were great as well! My friends got the eggs Benedict and had high reviews! Service: the service was absolutely amazing here! We never had an empty water cup and were able to switch tables easily when the sun got a bit too hot. Thank you all for amazing service! Overall, if you are win the south end and want to grab a nice brunch somewhere, I highly recommend stopping in! read more

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My best friend took us here while I was visiting her in Boston as a pre-dinner drink & oyster stop. I was a bit hesitant to eat oysters with the Florida oyster deaths but I figured, ah why not! I am glad we had them because they were absolutely delicious and the mignonette sauce pairs so beautifully with them. The staff was very friendly and let us decide where we wanted to sit, and the ambiance is absolutely excellent. It's a nice, fun, upscale bistro vibe. My drink was pretty solid but I think it was a bit more basil-y and sour than I expected, so if you're into stronger basil you should totally go for it. Overall, if you're looking for a lovely date spot whether with a person of interest or a friend, it's a really nice spot! read more

Petit Robert Bistro - Half Dozen Local Oysters with mignonette sauce - French Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Are we in Boston ... or are we in Paris? Petit Robert is magic - the second you step into the restaurant, you're instantly transported to Paris. The interior is cozy and intimate with a cool pink flamingo wallpaper in the bathroom. The outdoor patio in the summer is just perfect - the sidewalk is lined with tables, Parisian woven chairs, and lots of dogs sitting alongside their owners and enjoying the sun. To add to the immaculate atmosphere, there is no rush when you come to Petit Robert Bistro. No one is in a hurry. Everyone is there to enjoy the good food, good drinks, and good company, however long that takes! As far as the food and drinks go, almost everything I have tried has been amazing! A few of my favorites: La Femme Rose: Tequila, Ginger, Spicy Liquor, Grapefruit juice, Lavender Bitters. Delicious, but strong so beware. Escargot: The escargot is incredible! I love the garlic and parsley butter they are drenched in! Make sure to ask for extra bread to get all that delicious butter once the escargot are done. A plate comes with 6 snails. Mussels + truffle fries: My favorite combination and my go-to meal at Petit Robert. The mussel sauce is so good I wish I could drink it! instead, and probably more socially acceptable, I just dunk my fries into the delicious white wine, shallot, garlic sauce. Other honorable mentions include risotto aux champignons, steak frites, and soupe à l'oignon gratinée. Whatever you end up going with, I'm sure the food and experience will be amazing. Enjoy! read more

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The atmosphere here is incredible, once you enter the doorway it feels like you've left Boston and stepped foot into France! We sat on the restaurant side which was cozy but lively! The brought out a traditional French baguette as we sipped on the red of the the month. I love that they feature 2 wines every month, a white and a red. For dinner I had the coq au vin and the chicken literally fell off the bone, it was so tender and flavorful! The pasta was homemade and on par with some of the spots from the north end! This is a great place for 2 friends to catch up or a romantic date night, but I wouldn't recommend coming here with a larger group. read more

Petit Robert Bistro - Coq au vin - French Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Slightly overpriced but nice food. We had a reservation for brunch but we still had to wait about 20 minutes. Maybe they should have a time limit or way to honor reservations. Escargot was delicious - 6 pieces for $12.50. Mussels were pretty good. Varies in size. The comes with one baguette but i think it should come with more bread to soak up the sauce. That's the real deal. Ask for bread for the sauce. Fries are just ok. Salmon roti - the ratatouille is phenomenal! The salmon itself was ok. We asked for medium rare but it came out as medium. The skin was a bit burnt and bitter. The Hollandaise was bland. It's nice to sit out with super nice and helpful waiters but with the wait even with the reservation and average sort of food I don't know if I can wholeheartedly recommend this place. read more

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We somehow were able to get a reservation last minute for Saturday brunch, and were not disappointed. As the weather warms up, this south end spot is a must, especially with their ample parisian-style outdoor seating. The food was also delicious. We ordered the escargots (make sure to order some crostini on the side to enjoy the sauce!), the ratatouille (super fresh and yummy), croque monsieur (which I rarely find in Boston!) and Bourguignon au fromage, and everything was delicious. The service was also friendly and welcoming. Overall an extremely pleasant brunch experience, would highly recommend! read more

Petit Robert Bistro - Croque monsieur (front), bourguignon au fromage, ratatouille - French Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Great cappuccino, beats the crowds and a bargain. Lovely, chill vibe on rainy weekday afternoon....

I had come years ago for dinner and remember it being a wonderful, delicious experience, so we decided to try this spot for brunch. Definitely underwhelming. Especially with a number of other French restaurants nearby, I would recommend another. I love brunch as the best excuse to eat french fries for breakfast, but my meal just didn't seem fresh. The bread and french toast were chewy and fries were cold and a little stale. My boyfriend didn't have any complaints, so I'll chalk it up to ordering the wrong thing. read more

Petit Robert Bistro - Croque monsieur, french toast, and omelette - French Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Mother's Day brunch review - dined outside on their new back patio! It gets direct sun in the afternoon but we enjoyed feeling more secluded than sitting right on the street. We had mimosas - they offer a group option where they bring out a bottle and then you choose your juice, we couldn't decide between apple cider or OJ so they brought us both! Had the pastry basket for an app (the pain au chocolate was to die for) and then we all loved our entrees! Our server was attentive and friendly. Prices were good for such a high quality tasty brunch in the heart of the south end. Only downside - their tables are a little small for 4 people so just be cautious if you're going with people who need their legroom/lots of table space! 4.5/5, Definitely recommend for brunch! read more

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Beautiful patio area! I highly recommend you to eat outside rather than indoors because the atmosphere is perfect :) With a church right across the street, it almost feels like you are in Europe, enjoying your French lunch. I ordered the Croque Monsieur, which is like a grilled cheese with ham, and it was very yummy. Comes with a side of crispy fries and salad. Great for romantic yet casual brunch, lunch, or even dinner! I will definitely be back if I am in town :) read more

Petit Robert Bistro - Patio area - French Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Food and ambiance were equally wonderful. We ate on the patio as we traveled with our canine companion. I had the salmon appetizer, the French onion soup, and the moules frites. The broth from the moules was delicious and the mussels were very tender. My mom had the salmon entree and was very happy as well. Overall, a nice experience and we will be back again. read more

Petit Robert Bistro - Moules frites - French Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Relatively expensive for what you're getting, but maybe that's just Boston these days. Nothing special about the space (very tight inside actually), nothing special about the food or drinks. Service was ok. read more

Food: 5/5 Service: 3/5 Ambience: 4/5 Food at price point: 4/5 Notes: really great brunch and fantastic pastries. not too overpriced for boston either. adorable outdoor seating area for warmer weather but felt like servers were understaffed read more

Been here a few times for brunch and once for dinner. The brunch menu is limited, but it is very good. Dinner was decent, I got the salmon which was pretty good, we also got steak which was sub par, and I'd pass on the cheese board. Limited cocktail list, but very extensive wine list. The atmosphere was fabulous and definitely the best part and the reason I keep going back. If you can get a spot on the patio in the spring/ summer, I'd highly recommend it. Service is very European-style as the servers check in on every table and you don't have one particular server through your meal. Overall great spot, just a tad overpriced for what it is. read more

The service was very good. I had the boeuf bourguignon. The sauce was bitter. Oddly, it was a sort of "deconstructed" boeuf bourguignon - two chunks of meat, several halves of fingerling potatoes, slivers of carrot, and two tiny onions, with a brown sauce - more like an Espagnole than the juices from boeuf bourguignon. The bitterness reminded me of when wine is added "raw" to a dish, and not reduced and used for deglazing. My dinner mates both had the risotto, which was definitely undercooked - hard bits of rice. Risotto is a tough one if you don't have the patience to keep slowly adding liquid until done. Delicious chocolate mousse for dessert! read more

Poor service, cold, not-so-good food. Overall very disappointing. Extremely overrated

This is a great cute Parisian bistro in the south end! We visited in March on what was considered "warm" but it was of course still cold so our mulled wine at the end of the night was so welcome. We sat on the patio which is lovely under some lights and looks up at the pru. For appetisers we shared escargot and my friend got the French Onion Soup which she enjoyed. The escargot is the biggest reason I give this 4 stars, it was not a luscious oily sauce that one should expect, and it wasn't hot either. Just don't bother with the escargot here, it doesn't live up to the french classic For mains we both got classics - Coq Au Vin and Duck breast. They were both really good and well cooked! We also got fried which aren't pictured. Cocktails were great too. Overall recommend this place for a cute night out! Follow me on ig for more recs @sophiaeaaats ! read more

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I came here on a winter-y evening and was greeted warmly by the maitre d'hotel. Other than that, service was as uneven as it could be. The cheese plate was underwhelming. The goat cheese was fine, but the rest of the offerings were uninspiring. Additionally, the portion of cheese was laughable. The slice of some sort of hard cheese (maybe cheddar?) was so thin, I could see right through it. Fortunately, things improved markedly with the more important elements of dinner. The entrees were both quite good. The steak frites brightened the spirits up, as the steak was tender and flavorful. The fries were thin and not greasy. The bernaise sauce was smooth and savory, without it being too sour. Having some steamed vegetables made it a more complete meal. The gf's bouillabaise was, by all accounts, really good. I didn't really try the soup but I had a scallop and a mussel. Both were cooked nicely and the scallop didn't taste like a rubber bullet - sign of overcooking. The creme brulee was fine but nothing remarkable. The texture inside was creamy but not runny. Back to the service...the maitre d'hotel was wonderful. When we asked him to take one picture of us, he kinda went overboard and took pictures from various angles. Heheh, I felt like I was doing some modeling. However, while the maitre d'hotel was congenial, everyone else wasn't. Service was just uneven and unenthusiastic. There were awkward placements of food between starter and mains, and the first server taking our orders seemed like he wanted out in the worst way. read more

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If you are looking for an authentic French restaurant then this is the place for you! We were sat outside which was perfect cause the weather was really nice. Our waiter was very friendly and was doing his best but the service was a tad bit slow. I really like how the staff speaks French so it added to the authenticity of the whole experience. The drinks and food were very good but definitely needed some salt and pepper added. They only have 1 bathroom stall for both men and women which caused for there to be a line to the bathroom but that wasn't a big deal. Parking is nonexistent in this area so you definitely will be walking a block or two to get to this restaurant. Overall I probably would return but only if someone drops me off and I don't have to stress about parking a car. read more

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great vibes and good food!! always walk by this place and it's so cute on the outside so wanted to try went with a group so we tried a bunch of things! Charcuterie board and calamari were good but nothing to write home about, the lamb chop though was SO GOOD!! perfectly medium, so tender, flavor was amazing! whatever was under the lamb was pretty good but very salty, went well with the lamb though! also ordered all the deserts (aren't on the menu) -- get the creme brûlée it's delicious, mousse also really good and so was the pastry thing with ice cream read more

Petit Robert Bistro - French Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

The food was pretty standard French food - tasty but nothing crazy! I'd come back strictly because of the cute patio and ideal location in South End. The steak was cooked nicely! I would skip on the French onion soup and the escargot. read more

Petit Robert Bistro - French Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Truly delicious food, tight seating but good atmosphere, good service. Nice, varied lunch menu. A gem!

This is my favorite restaurant in Boston. The food and service are both incredible. They also have an oyster happy hour which is amazing! The ambiance is amazing i love coming here both solo and with friends. read more

Came for brunch with a friend and pleasantly surprised! Didn't have to make a reservation, they have a decent amount of tables on their sidewalk turned patio. Eggs Benedict was decent, though the eggs were cooked weird--yolks were hard/overcooked for a good eggs benedict but the whites were still soft. Was a bit disappointed by the fries, they were limp and didn't have much flavor. Cocktails were good! Got the apple cocktail, while my friend got a mimosa. Both were decently sized and not too weak! Would try to come again to test out other things on the menu. read more

Petit Robert Bistro - Eggs Benedict & Cocktails - French Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

12/2/2023 lunch and overall experience were terrible. Waiters weren't friendly, seemed to expect us to clear tables! The worst part was the quality of the food: - onion soup with Munster cheese isn't onion soup. if this is the only cheese they had, at a minimum stuff should let customers know! - salmon wasn't fresh - quiche was overcooked and very dry - a plate of 3 macarons! how dare of the Petit Robert to call these inexpensive jelly filled cookies. In addition, one wasn't fresh. In December 2022, we had lunch there and were rather satisfied with the quality of the food and service and gave a positive review. A year later, our disappointment is such that we'll never go back to this expensive place where food quality, freshness and service are bad. Sylvie M. read more