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Petit Robert Bistro Columbus Avenue, Boston, MA

Petit Robert Bistro Columbus Avenue

4.6
4.6
2681 Reviews
$31 to $50
French

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 29 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining
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–3:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (617) 867-0600
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Christian Ipus
  • 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

Experiences

  • New Year's eve at Petit Robert Bistro

    $85.00 per person

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Join us this evening to bid farewell to 2024. An evening filled with great food and wonderful company, featuring a carefully selected prix-fixe menu by our chef, Christian. As the year comes to a close, we are thrilled to announce a special celebration to ring in the New Year at Petit Robert Bistro. This New Year's Eve, we are curating an unforgettable dining experience with a meticulously crafted prix-fixe menu that promises to elevate your celebration to new heights. The regular dinner menu will be unavailable for New Year's Eve.
    New Year's eve at Petit Robert Bistro Photo

What 2,681 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Greater Boston

    French

  • Boston

    French

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Petit Robert Bistro Columbus Avenue offers a charming Parisian atmosphere with both indoor and outdoor seating. Known for its "excellent service" and "delicious food," it's a favorite spot for brunch, lunch, or dinner. Guests praise the "bistro feel" and a varied menu featuring French classics. Enjoy the lively ambiance and attentive staff for a memorable dining experience.

2,681 Reviews
  1. Lisa

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful staff - delicious food. Magnifique! Merci beaucoup!

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  2. martin

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    the wait staff was excellent and the food amazing!

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  3. Joe

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Top notch all the way around! Great service, great food and gorgeous presentation.

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  4. jessica

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From the moment we walked in it was amazing- staff, drinks, escargot, dinner and dessert did not disappoint!

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  5. Tim

    VIP

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and fantastic food! Wonderful experience, would highly recommend!

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  6. Teresa

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was a delicious dinner. The staff was professional and kind. It was a bit loud and the little round tables too small. It was difficult for my elderly aunt to navigate but in the end it all turned out well.

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  7. Jennifer

    Greater Boston

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 19, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were welcomed warmly and had great, friendly and attentive service. They even samg happy birthday. The environment was pretty and we enjoyed the big windows and mural. We liked the food and wine options alot and ate all of our creme brule dessert even though we were full! Lovely south end bistro which has kept prices fair. There were less expensive options inlcuding glasses of wine for $11 and sandwicjes for 12-15. So it can be budget friendly when many South End spots are not.

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  8. Violet

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 16, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    I was super excited to try this place after going to PRB Boulangerie multiple times and enjoying it. The actual restaurant was a huge letdown. Food was uninspired, forgettable, and - in the case of the boeuf bourguignon - undercooked. Service was inattentive and slow. It's also super weird that you have to walk through the kitchen to get to the dining room; it was awkward for me as a patron and it seemed to irritate the staff too. Why on earth would you layout a floorplan like that? Maybe they were having an off night but every part of the experience was a let down and I'm not likely to return given the money I spent on dinner. I would not recommend this place to anyone.

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  9. Chicago2367

    VIP

    Chicago

    109 reviews

    5.0

    109 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely evening & Alexander’s service was terrific. Delicious food & ambience.

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  10. Alexander

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    28 reviews

    4.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was good but the fries were a bit old. I think they were sitting under a heat lamp.

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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.

Petit Robert Bistro Columbus Avenue is rated 4.6 stars by 2681 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 29 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Petit Robert Bistro Columbus Avenue

480 Columbus Avenue, Boston, MA 02118

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    W. Newton Street
  • Neighborhood
    South End
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:30 pm
  • 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, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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