Bistro du Midi

Name: Bistro du Midi
Address: 272 Boylston Street, Boston, MA, United States, 02116
Telephone: (617) 279-8000
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

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4.7

4696 Reviews

$31 to $50

French

272 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116

Make a reservation

2 people

Apr 24, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 84 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines
Charming

Bistro du Midi's cuisine features French Cuisine inspired by Coastal New England influences. Our wine list represents the true soul of a bistro wine list. In a classic French bistro, wine is very much a part of every meal. As such, we offer a variety of experiences and wines at a tremendous value in a range of prices. Our elegant yet relaxed environment overlooks Boston's beautiful Public Garden with a spectacular view. A street level Bistro features floor-to-ceiling windows, and in the spring and summer our patio provides some of the most optimal al fresco dining in the city.

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French, Seafood
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Mid-Day Menu Daily 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(617) 279-8000
Website
http://www.bistrodumidi.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
We offer both private and semi-private dining for lunch, brunch and dinner. Our private Wine Room seats up to 30, and our semi-private Alcove seats 12. Three-course menu options, an extensive wine list and reception items are offered. Full restaurant and floor buyouts are welcomed.
Private party contact
Catherine Dineen : (617) 279-0879

Location
272 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116
Neighborhood
Back Bay
Cross street
Arlington
Parking details
Parking is available on the street or at the Motor Mart Garage after 5pm for dinner service at a special rate of $10 for up to three hours.
Public transit
Bistro du Midi sits directly across from Boston's Public Garden half a block from the Arlington T station on the Green Line, on the outskirts of the fabulous Back Bay neighborhood.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Staglin Family Vineyard Wine Dinner
$300.00 per person
Prepaid
May 6, 2025 only
6:00 PM
Join us on May 6th as we host an exclusive wine dinner featuring the Staglin Family Vineyard and winemaker Fredrik Johansson. Enjoy a four-course menu by Chef Robert Sisca, paired with select wines from Staglin Family Vineyard, curated by Beverage Director Benjamin Chesna. Visit BistroduMidi.com/happenings for full menu details.
Chef's Seasonal Tasting Menu
$175.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Indulge in Chef Robert Sisca's seasonal tasting menu, a curated culinary experience featuring local ingredients and innovative flavors. Each course is a celebration of the season, crafted to delight your palate and elevate your dining experience.
Midday at Bistro Du Midi
Multiple dates available
Enjoy our lighter midday menu which includes Bistro favorites such as Fresh Oysters, Cheese & Charcuterie, Sandwiches, and Salads. Available daily from 3 - 5pm & now taking reservations!

Private dining

Popular dishes

American Wagyu Beef Tartare$31.00
cornichon, shallot, quail egg, osetra caviar
Tuna Tartare$25.00
sesame, avocado, spring onion, plankton tuille
Ora King Salmon Crudo$28.00
rhubarb, strawberry, lemon oil
Selection of Oysters$24.00
mignonette, cocktail sauce, horseradish
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail$33.00
six pieces, cocktail sauce, horseradish
Petit Plateau$54.00
selection of assorted shellfish (serves one or two)
Grand Plateau$138.00
selection of assorted shellfish (serves two to four)
Osetra Royal Reserve Caviar$140.00
rich, buttery, creamy
BdM Kaluga Hybrid Caviar$145.00
light, clean, floral

Premier Plats

Arugula & Endive Salade$18.00
bleu cheese, walnut, radish, spring vegetables
Heirloom Beet Salade$21.00
lardons, goat cheese, egg, frisée, fougasse
Smoked White Asparagus Soup$24.00
escargot, iberico ham, sweet potato
Spanish Octopus$29.00
squid ink, prosciutto, pickled pepper, smoked fingerlings
Foie Gras Terrine$31.00
banana, walnut, cherry
Charcuterie Board$26.00
niçoise & castelvetrano olives, chardonnay mustard
A5 Japanese Wagyu$57.00
hen of the woods, shishito pepper, shoyu
Stinging Nettle Gnocchi$29.00
pine nut, goat cheese, ramp pistou
Swiss Chard Tortellini$32.00
ricotta, foraged mushroom, black winter truffle

Mer & Terre

Halibut$48.00
bread crust, fat moon oyster mushroom, cauliflower, curry shrimp broth
Ora King Salmon$47.00
fresh garbanzo, asparagus, spring pea wasabi emulsion
Bouillabaisse du Midi$64.00
lobster, scallop, shrimp, calamari, mussels, clams
Freebird Farm Chicken$39.00
green garlic, sunflower risotto, plum, chicken jus
Culver Farm Duck Breast$49.00
leg confit, lardons, flageolet beans, burgundy jus
Greater Omaha Filet Mignon$62.00
pommes purée, spinach, black winter truffle bordelaise
Prime Brandt NY Strip$79.00
potato confit, shallot, watercress, sauce au poivre

Legumes & Pommes de Terre

Grilled Asparagus$16.00
walnut, goat cheese, thyme
Pommes Frites$12.00
piment d'espelette
Pommes Purée$12.00
garlic butter, chives
Wild Mushroom Tarte$19.00
puff pastry, mushroom duxelles, black garlic vinaigrette
Spring Peas & Fava Beans$21.00
prosciutto, shallot, mint

What 4,696 people are saying

Bistro du Midi reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Greater Boston
French
Boston
French

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bistro du Midi offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing atmosphere" and "outstanding service." Guests rave about its "consistently good" seasonal menu and "beautiful" location near the Boston Public Garden. Signature dishes like steak tartare and duck confit receive high praise. Ideal for special occasions or a cozy brunch.

4,696 Reviews

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Linda VIP
Raleigh120 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thank you to Roland who was an excellent and attentive server. We had a mix of salads, appetizers, and a special meal, and everything was, as it always is, absolutely perfect. Thank you so much!
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Pierre G VIP
New Orleans145 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is as genuine a Paris bistro experince as you will find in the U.S. I always dine there when traveling to Boston. A real treat in every respect.
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John VIP
Greater Boston20 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Attended Easter brunch. All around excellent. We were a group of 9 and dined in a semi private area. Sommelier was helpful and attentive. Beautiful views of the public gardens. Highly recommend.
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Iris
San Francisco2 reviews
1.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
So sorry to rate 1 star. The service was great. the food was far from refined, for 90 dollars per person for an Easter brunch I expect more than a wholesale sandwich with a poached egg and a bunch of dressed lettuce. The asparagus soup was good, hence the star. The dessert was heavy and overly sweet, no refinement here either. Within the hour the bill was slammed on the table without us asking for it. I hope the owners give some of the exorbitant income per table to the wait staff. I hoped for more because of the good reviews. Maybe it was because of Easter. Marathon weekend. Or whatever, it was not ok.
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Kerry VIP
London10 reviews
3.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Had reserved in the downstairs bistro for our 16th anniversary. Had to wait for table at the time of our reservation. Of all the places we visited on our anniversary, only Bisro du Midi did nothing to celebrate this milestone in a relationship -- very poor form. Food was mediocre. Service was lackluster. TV screens don't belong at a venue with this price point. All show, little substance. Too bad for such a lovely location alongside the charming Boston Common in spring bloom.
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Ken VIP
Greater Boston19 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
They could not have been more helpfully. The table, waitstaff and the food were above what we expected. We will return many times.
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Kateryna VIP
New York City6 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Steak tartar was amazing . Service was great, amazing atmosphere too
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Neil
Greater Boston4 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a great birthday celebration, food and service was again outstanding. Can’t say enough about the whole experience. Thoroughly enjoyed it.
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Marie VIP
Greater Boston40 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful experience. The portions are enormous. The food was delicious. The service was a bit slow.
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Jessica
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent experience. Enjoyed a table near the fireplace on a chilly April day. Warm, inviting and great service. Phenomenal food from character to dessert! Loved our experience and will be back!
Bistro du MidiResponded on April 16, 2025
Hello Jessica - Thank you very much for all the nice comments. We are thrilled to see that you enjoyed your experience with us. We will indeed look forward to your next visit. Best regards, Errol Joseph, GM
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FAQs

Bistro du Midi offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 279-8000.

Bistro du Midi is rated 4.7 stars by 4696 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Apr 24, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 84 times today

Experiences are available.

272 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116

Additional information

Cross street
Arlington
Neighborhood
Back Bay
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Mid-Day Menu Daily 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French, Seafood
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Parking is available on the street or at the Motor Mart Garage after 5pm for dinner service at a special rate of $10 for up to three hours.
Public transit
Bistro du Midi sits directly across from Boston's Public Garden half a block from the Arlington T station on the Green Line, on the outskirts of the fabulous Back Bay neighborhood.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.bistrodumidi.com/
Phone number
(617) 279-8000
Private party facilities
We offer both private and semi-private dining for lunch, brunch and dinner. Our private Wine Room seats up to 30, and our semi-private Alcove seats 12. Three-course menu options, an extensive wine list and reception items are offered. Full restaurant and floor buyouts are welcomed.
Private party contact
Catherine Dineen : (617) 279-0879

Bistro du Midi

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Staglin Family Vineyard Wine Dinner

Chef's Seasonal Tasting Menu

Midday at Bistro Du Midi

Wine Room

Semi-Private Alcove

Custom inquiry

Halibut

Apricot Soufflé

Salmon Benedict

Cru, Shellfish, & Caviar

American Wagyu Beef Tartare$31.00

Tuna Tartare$25.00

Ora King Salmon Crudo$28.00

Selection of Oysters$24.00

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail$33.00

Petit Plateau$54.00

Grand Plateau$138.00

Osetra Royal Reserve Caviar$140.00

BdM Kaluga Hybrid Caviar$145.00

Premier Plats

Arugula & Endive Salade$18.00

Heirloom Beet Salade$21.00

Smoked White Asparagus Soup$24.00

Spanish Octopus$29.00

Foie Gras Terrine$31.00

Charcuterie Board$26.00

A5 Japanese Wagyu$57.00

Stinging Nettle Gnocchi$29.00

Swiss Chard Tortellini$32.00

Mer & Terre

Halibut$48.00

Ora King Salmon$47.00

Bouillabaisse du Midi$64.00

Freebird Farm Chicken$39.00

Culver Farm Duck Breast$49.00

Greater Omaha Filet Mignon$62.00

Prime Brandt NY Strip$79.00

Legumes & Pommes de Terre

Grilled Asparagus$16.00

Pommes Frites$12.00

Pommes Purée$12.00

Wild Mushroom Tarte$19.00

Spring Peas & Fava Beans$21.00

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