Petit Robert Bistro Columbus Avenue

4.8

2713 Reviews

$31 to $50

French

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2 people

Mar 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 33 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

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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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 am–3:15 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:15 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:45 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:30 pm
Phone number
(617) 867-0600
Website
http://www.petitrobertbistro.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Christian Ipus

Location
480 Columbus Avenue, Boston, MA 02118
Neighborhood
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, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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Experiences

Unlimited Steak Frites
$39.00 per person
Feb 23, 2025 - Mar 31, 2025
Sunday nights only. Join us for our unlimited steak frites night.
Fondue Night
$35.00 per person
Feb 19, 2025 - Apr 3, 2025
Join us for a night of cheesy goodness and fun! Our cheese fondue will be served individually along with bread and vegetables.
Raclette Night
$35.00 per person
Feb 27, 2025 - Mar 20, 2025
If you are a fan of melted cheese, raclette night is not one you'd like to miss. Served with potatoes & charcuteries to spread over.

Offers

$1 Oysters at PRB!
Feb 24, 2025 - Aug 28, 2025
Mon - Thu - 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
One-dollar oysters are back at Petit Robert Bistro, from Monday - Thursday 4 PM-6 PM. Served with cocktail sauce and mignonette.

Popular dishes

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

Soupes & Salades

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

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

Potato Waffles

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

Entrées

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

Oeufs & Sweet

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

Sandwiches

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

Huître*

Local Oysters, Mignonette
- Single$3.50
- Half Dozen$20.00

Viennoiseries

Croissant$4.00
Pain au Chocolat$4.00
Viennoiserie Basket$10.00

Garnitures

French Fries$8.00
Truffle Fries$10.00
Sautéed Spinach$11.00

Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice

Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice
- 8 oz$7.00

Brunch Cocktails

Robert's Corpse Reviver$14.00
Gin, Lillet Blanc, Chartreuse Jaune, Fresh Lemon Juice & Absinthe
Pélican$14.00
Gin, Lemon Juice, Lavender Syrup & Prosecco
Sycophante$14.00
Vodka, Passionfruit Purée, Lychee Juice, Pineapple Juice
Tournevis$14.00
Vodka, Elderflower Liqueur, Orange Juice
Altesse$14.00
Gin, Grapefruit Liquor, Grapefruit Juice, Rosemary Syrup
Nénuphar$14.00
Tequila, Dry Curaçao, Lime Juice, Red Wine Float
Chaleur$14.00
Rye, Caramel Vodka, Baileys, Hot Coffee
Melopée$14.00
Vodka, Pomegranate Juice, Pineapple Juice

Featured Drinks

Vin Chaud (Mulled Wine)$13.00
Mimosa Kit$38.00

Bières et Cidres

Draught

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

Bottles

La Chouffe | Blonde, Strong Pale Ale$11.00
Orval | Trappist, Belgian Pale Ale$12.00
Weihenstephaner, Hefeweizen$9.00
Rothaus | Tannenzäpfle, Pilsner$9.00
Clausthaler, Non-Alcoholi$7.00
Miller | High Life, Lager$7.00

Cider

Downeast, Hard Apple Cider$8.00
Aval, Hard Apple Cider$8.00

Cans

C.B.C, Flower Child I.P.A$9.00
Oxbow, Farmhouse, Pale Ale$8.00
Truly, Hard Seltzer$8.00

What 2,713 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Greater Boston
French
Boston
French

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Petit Robert Bistro on Columbus Avenue offers an authentic French experience with "delicious food" and "knowledgeable servers." The outdoor seating transports diners to a "European city," while the cozy interior provides a "warm, inviting atmosphere." Though the noise level can be high, it's a "neighborhood gem" perfect for brunch or dinner.

2,713 Reviews

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Janette
Unspecified2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I think his name was Julian! He was great!!!! Everyone was super friendly. Thank you
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Milissa
Connecticut2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had a rare parent moment where I was able to treat myself to a solo brunch and took a chance in a town we were visiting. I’m so glad I did! Had the potato waffle & chicken; it was incredible! Got a tequila/aperol drink (can’t remember the name) that was so delicious and refreshing. Enjoyed outdoor seating on a beautiful blue sky, 68* day. Staff were very attentive, timely, and polite. Relaxed atmosphere, not feeling rushed at all. Prices were reasonable, overall highly recommend.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Greater Boston4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved the restaurant and the service! Loved the onion soup and mussels. Totally recommend
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston2 reviews
3.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Fondue was underwhelming and they sat us right next to the door so we kept getting blasted with cold air.
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alwayssearching VIP
Greater Boston21 reviews
3.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
During dine out Boston lunch choices limited Salmon Burger HORRIBLE dry inedible poor charcuterie presentation lame escargot Chocolate moose heavenly
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Lydia VIP
Greater Boston6 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Petit Robert is my go to restaurant when I want a nice meal, great service and lovely atmosphere.
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PaulM
Greater Boston3 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 28, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went for Dine Out Boston and were very pleased with the service , ambiance and menu. The only downside was that we had ordered Steak Frites and the steak was chewier than we expected. Otherwise it was a great night and we would recommend the dining experience.
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Sharon VIP
Greater Boston120 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great experience! The food and service were excellent. An early reservation worked well during Dine Out week - by the time we left at 7:30, the place was packed and hopping! Petit Robert is a neighborhood gem!
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Michael
Greater Boston10 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 27, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The food was solid and wait staff was helpful. I did the wine pairing which was okay. I thought the selections were a bit weak and I would rather pay a bit more and get full glasses with the pairing.
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richard
Charlotte1 review
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely food with attentive service. They also did not snatch your plate away the minute you put your fork down as so many do. If you are looking for a lovely brunch place this is it.
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FAQs

Petit Robert Bistro Columbus Avenue 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.