Petit Robert Bistro Columbus Avenue

4.6

2551 Reviews

$31 to $50

French

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With a casual atmosphere and a classic menu, Petit Robert Bistro feels like an authentic French bistro. Established in 2005 in the South End of Boston, Petit Robert Bistro has become an institution in the neighborhood! Our patio is one of the most beautiful and comfortable places in Boston. Our Chef Chris Ipus HAS created an authentic and very interesting menu that changes every season.
Bon Appetit!

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

2 Jun 2024

19:00

Booked 72 times today

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French, Bistro, Traditional French
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–15:30 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–16:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 16:30–22:30
Phone number
(617) 867-0600
Website
http://www.petitrobertbistro.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Christian Ipus
Private party contact
Loic Le Garrec: (617) 867-0600

Location
480 Columbus Avenue, Boston, MA 02118
Area
South End
Cross Street
W. Newton Street
Parking Details
Street Parking
Public Transit
Back Bay station, Prudential
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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Popular dishes

Saumon FuméUS$17.00
Smoked salmon, capers & pain grillé
Assiette de FromageUS$20.00
Assorted French & local cheeses, marmelade, pistachios
Trio de Pâtés MaisonUS$16.00
Chicken liver, country & rillettes
Planche de CharcuterieUS$20.00
Salami, pâtés, Prosciutto di Parma, chorizo & mortadella
Escargots de BourgogneUS$15.00
Six snails, garlic & parsley butter

Soupes & Salades

Add Protein to your salad: chicken +$6, salmon or tuna +$8

Soupe a l'Oignon GratineeUS$15.00
Caramelized onions, croutons, cheese crust
Vegan Soupe du JourUS$13.00
Please ask for today's chef ' vegetable selection
Salade d'Asperges GrilléesUS$15.00
Grilled Asparagus, couscous tabbouleh, feta, pistachios, lemon vinaigrette
Salade NiçoiseUS$19.00
Boston lettuce, tomato, cucumber, green beans, egg, tuna salad & olive

Potato Waffles

Potato WafflesUS$20.00
Prosciutto, burrata, grain mustard; Smoked salmon, avocado purée, crème fraîche, herbs; Duck confit

Entrées

Steak & Egg*US$28.00
Grilled chef 's choice cut, roasted potatoes sunny side up eggs. Bordelasise or Aux poivre sauce
Moules FritesUS$27.00
P.E.I. mussels, white wine, fennel, saffron-tomato broth
Saumon Rôti*US$32.00
Roasted salmon, ramps & spinach purée, couscous, fava beans & red pepper aioli

Oeufs & Sweet

Seared French Toast PuddingUS$15.00
Warm French brioche, crème anglaise
Eggs Benedict*US$16.00
Served with fries & salad. Choice of: canadian bacon, sautéed spinach
Quiche du JourUS$16.00
Ask your server about today's special
OmelettesUS$16.00
Served with fries & salad. Parisienne: tomatoes, mushrooms & cheese; Lyonnaise: tomatoes, bacon & onions; Espagnole: chorizo & bell peppers
Yogurt ParfaitUS$13.00
Greek yogurt fresh berries & granola

Sandwiches

Bourguignon au FromageUS$22.00
Braised short rib, cheese, caramelized onions, Dijon mustard salad & fries
PRB Burger*US$18.00
Fresh ground beef, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, housemade pickles, salad & fries
Fresh Avocado Toast TartineUS$16.00
Ricotta cheese, poached egg, tomato salad
Croque MonsieurUS$14.00
Ham & cheese grill cheese sandwich with Bechamel sauce
Parisian Hot DogUS$15.00
Baguettine, cheese, salad & fries

Huître*

Local Oysters, Mignonette
- SingleUS$3.50
- Half DozenUS$20.00

Viennoiseries

CroissantUS$4.00
Pain au ChocolatUS$4.00
Viennoiserie BasketUS$10.00

Garnitures

French FriesUS$8.00
Truffle FriesUS$10.00
Sautéed SpinachUS$11.00

Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice

Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice
- 8 ozUS$7.00

Brunch Cocktails

Robert's Corpse ReviverUS$14.00
Gin, Lillet Blanc, Chartreuse Jaune, Fresh Lemon Juice & Absinthe
PélicanUS$14.00
Gin, Lemon Juice, Lavender Syrup & Prosecco
SycophanteUS$14.00
Vodka, Passionfruit Purée, Lychee Juice, Pineapple Juice
TournevisUS$14.00
Vodka, Elderflower Liqueur, Orange Juice
AltesseUS$14.00
Gin, Grapefruit Liquor, Grapefruit Juice, Rosemary Syrup
NénupharUS$14.00
Tequila, Dry Curaçao, Lime Juice, Red Wine Float
ChaleurUS$14.00
Rye, Caramel Vodka, Baileys, Hot Coffee
MelopéeUS$14.00
Vodka, Pomegranate Juice, Pineapple Juice

Featured Drinks

Vin Chaud (Mulled Wine)US$13.00
Mimosa KitUS$38.00

Bières et Cidres

Draught

Kronenbourg 1664 Lager, 5.5% ABVUS$8.00
Fiddlehead I.P.A, 8 % ABVUS$9.50
Kronenbourg, Blanc, Wheat, 5 % ABVUS$8.00

Bottles

La Chouffe | Blonde, Strong Pale AleUS$11.00
Orval | Trappist, Belgian Pale AleUS$12.00
Weihenstephaner, HefeweizenUS$9.00
Rothaus | Tannenzäpfle, PilsnerUS$9.00
Clausthaler, Non-AlcoholiUS$7.00
Miller | High Life, LagerUS$7.00

Cider

Downeast, Hard Apple CiderUS$8.00
Aval, Hard Apple CiderUS$8.00

Cans

C.B.C, Flower Child I.P.AUS$9.00
Oxbow, Farmhouse, Pale AleUS$8.00
Truly, Hard SeltzerUS$8.00

What 2,551 people are saying

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
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Greater Boston
French
Boston
French

2,553 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service, and foods are really outstanding. Bread looks very like the baguette I used to had in Paris. Overall, I really love to have this excellent brunch at terrace which is in the day is so wonderful.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 24 May 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have been to PRB many times as a party of two or three, but this was the first time we had a group of 12. It was a graduation party with members of two families. Everyone loved the food and the service was perfect — They were there for us every moment we needed it and did not rush us along. It was a great celebration.
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Kenp
Greater Boston
16 reviews
vip
2.0
16 reviews
Dined on 24 May 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
This restaurant came highly recommended by multiple people. We were very disappointed. It was a hot day, and the air conditioning was not working well. Our table was extremely tight. I am 6' 7" and need some leg room. The large party next to us was so loud that we could hardly hear each other across the table. Our server was trying her best, it was a busy day there. Service was a bit slow. Our salads were wonderful, the drinks were adequate. We both ordered the Beef Bourguignon. Unfortunately mine was full of gristle. We only had 2 pieces of meat. I have eaten at many other French Restaurants and always had a delicious Bourguignon. I was disappointed. Our water was not replenished in a timely fashion, as the restaurant was so tightly packed, the servers had very little space to walk in. I mentioned this to our server, Cara. She listened and did the best that she could. My recommendation is to avoid this restaurant if you want a really wonderful experience. There are many fine restaurants in the Boston area. My partner and I eat out several times a week , and always frequent fine dining establishments. Unfortunately this is not one of them.
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KatRom
Greater Boston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 24 May 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I moved to the South End 4 years ago. Petit Robert has become a favorite place. I feel the level of excellence is unmatched in the quality of both food and service. We especially love the sidewalk cafe, but whether on the patio or in the dining room, we are never rushed and always have a wonderful experience!!
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 18 May 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went to celebrate graduation. Great and friendly service, good food and drink, and lovely atmosphere on the patio — As always!
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Christina
San Francisco
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 18 May 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and wonderful service! Loved the ambiance in the main room. Would absolutely go back!
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bonappetit
Greater Boston
13 reviews
vip
3.0
13 reviews
Dined on 18 May 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
We have been to Petit Robert Bistro many times over the years. Last night, however, we were disappointed. The food was good but not outstanding, and the noise in particular was much too loud. It made for a hard-to-enjoy dinner.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 17 May 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love this restaurant. Easier to hear at lunch when it’s usually less crowded, but lovely food, lovely waitstaff, and a lovely place for a date. Oh, a date… chance would be a fine thing…
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
3 reviews
vip
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on 12 May 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
After waiting ten minutes to be greeted which we were ok with since it was Mother’s Day and it’s expected to be busy, the waitress greeted us with a curt “can I help you?” And went down from there. She couldn’t have been more rude it was like she just didn’t want to be there or be bothered. I asked for a manager and he promptly made it better by taking her away from us and giving us an excellent server Alias which thankfully salvaged the meal.
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GabM
San Francisco
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 12 May 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was great overall! One waffle was a bit over cooked and the halibut portion was small but they still tasted good!
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You can order delivery directly from Petit Robert Bistro Columbus Avenue using the Order Online button. Petit Robert Bistro Columbus Avenue also offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Petit Robert Bistro Columbus Avenue also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 867-0600.

Petit Robert Bistro Columbus Avenue is rated 4.6 stars by 2551 OpenTable diners.

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

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

2 Jun 2024

19:00

Booked 72 times today

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Google Map for Petit Robert Bistro Columbus Avenue

480 Columbus Avenue, Boston, MA 02118

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
W. Newton Street
Area
South End
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–15:30 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–16:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 16:30–22:30
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French, Bistro, Traditional French
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Parking Details
Street Parking
Public Transit
Back Bay station, Prudential
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Christian Ipus
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://www.petitrobertbistro.com/
Phone number
(617) 867-0600
Private party contact
Loic Le Garrec: (617) 867-0600

Featured in

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Petit Robert Bistro Columbus Avenue

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

100 Boston / New England Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Steak & Egg

Steak Frites

Potato Waffles

Hors d'Oeuvres

Saumon FuméUS$17.00

Assiette de FromageUS$20.00

Trio de Pâtés MaisonUS$16.00

Planche de CharcuterieUS$20.00

Escargots de BourgogneUS$15.00

Soupes & Salades

Soupe a l'Oignon GratineeUS$15.00

Vegan Soupe du JourUS$13.00

Salade d'Asperges GrilléesUS$15.00

Salade NiçoiseUS$19.00

Potato Waffles

Potato WafflesUS$20.00

Entrées

Steak & Egg*US$28.00

Moules FritesUS$27.00

Saumon Rôti*US$32.00

Oeufs & Sweet

Seared French Toast PuddingUS$15.00

Eggs Benedict*US$16.00

Quiche du JourUS$16.00

OmelettesUS$16.00

Yogurt ParfaitUS$13.00

Sandwiches

Bourguignon au FromageUS$22.00

PRB Burger*US$18.00

Fresh Avocado Toast TartineUS$16.00

Croque MonsieurUS$14.00

Parisian Hot DogUS$15.00

Huître*

Local Oysters, Mignonette

Viennoiseries

CroissantUS$4.00

Pain au ChocolatUS$4.00

Viennoiserie BasketUS$10.00

Garnitures

French FriesUS$8.00

Truffle FriesUS$10.00

Sautéed SpinachUS$11.00

Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice

Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice

Brunch Cocktails

Robert's Corpse ReviverUS$14.00

PélicanUS$14.00

SycophanteUS$14.00

TournevisUS$14.00

AltesseUS$14.00

NénupharUS$14.00

ChaleurUS$14.00

MelopéeUS$14.00

Featured Drinks

Vin Chaud (Mulled Wine)US$13.00

Mimosa KitUS$38.00

Bières et Cidres

Draught

Kronenbourg 1664 Lager, 5.5% ABVUS$8.00

Fiddlehead I.P.A, 8 % ABVUS$9.50

Kronenbourg, Blanc, Wheat, 5 % ABVUS$8.00

Bottles

La Chouffe | Blonde, Strong Pale AleUS$11.00

Orval | Trappist, Belgian Pale AleUS$12.00

Weihenstephaner, HefeweizenUS$9.00

Rothaus | Tannenzäpfle, PilsnerUS$9.00

Clausthaler, Non-AlcoholiUS$7.00

Miller | High Life, LagerUS$7.00

Cider

Downeast, Hard Apple CiderUS$8.00

Aval, Hard Apple CiderUS$8.00

Cans

C.B.C, Flower Child I.P.AUS$9.00

Oxbow, Farmhouse, Pale AleUS$8.00