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

Visa Dining Collection

4.7 (4745)

$31 to $50

French

272 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116

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2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 43 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

Billecart-Salmon Prestige Cuvée Champagne Dinner
$295.00 per person
Prepaid
Jun 18, 2025 only
6:00 PM
Savor an exclusive champagne dinner featuring exquisite pours from Billecart-Salmon Prestige Cuvées, including Louis Salmon and Nicolas François, curated by HHG Beverage Director Benjamin Chesna in collaboration with Pierre Chichportiche and Clément Calleja. Each dish of the five-course tasting menu by HHG Chef Partner Robert Sisca will be expertly paired with a different Billecart-Salmon champagne, finished with a decadent dessert by Executive Pastry Chef Tab Volpe. Explore the full menu at bistrodumidi.com/happenings.
Garden View Afternoon Tea
$45.00 - $75.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Served Thursday through Sunday between 2 & 4pm | 75 per adult | 45 per child | Reservations Required Something new is brewing at Bistro du Midi! This spring, experience Garden View Tea: a fresh take on afternoon tradition with Parisian flair, featuring inventive bites and pâtisserie by Chef Partner Robert Sisca and Executive Pastry Chef Tab Volpe. Visit our website for the menu.
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.

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 tuile*
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 Salad$18.00
bleu cheese, walnut, radish, spring vegetables
Heirloom Beet Salad$21.00
lardon, 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 fingerling*
Foie Gras Terrine$31.00
banana, walnut, cherry
Charcuterie Board$37.00
niçoise & castelvetrano olive, 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 summer 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
Green Circle Chicken$39.00
green garlic, sunflower risotto, plum, chicken jus
Culver Farm Duck Breast$49.00
leg confit, lardon, 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$17.00
prosciutto, shallot, mint

Spring on The Garden

Amuse Bouche
chef’s daily creation* Sommelier Selected Champagne Toast
Live Scallop Crudo
strawberry, melon, pearls*
Ora King Salmon
butter poached rare, chestnut mushroom, spring pea, osetra hollandaise*
Seared Foie Gras
walnut, banana, cherry
Hopkins Southdown Lamb
casareccia pasta, fava bean, manchego
Japanese A5 Wagyu Rib Eye Cap
potato pavé, oyster mushroom, sauce au poivre*
Palm Sugar Custard
grapefruit, white chocolate, pink peppercorn

What 4,745 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
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 an exquisite dining experience with "outstanding" food and "impeccable" service. Guests love the "beautiful" view of the Public Garden and the "delightful" atmosphere. The restaurant shines with its "innovative cuisine" and "exceptional" staff, making it a "neighborhood gem" and a perfect spot for special occasions.

4,745 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is one of the fine dinning experiences in Boston. The service is attentive but not instrusive. The food is beautifully prepared and served. It was a lovely spring evening and we were able to sit outside looking across at Boston Gardens. The restaurant is expensive but worth the money. I
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Alma
Caribbean12 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Excellent food and service! Outstanding Salmon and Shrimp. Disappointed in lack of GF bread and no French Onion Soup for dinner. Found this restaurant as recommended for a quiet dining experience and it was SO LOUD that we had to use airpods and use our cell phones to hear each other. That impacted our experience. Probably will not go back even though the quality of the food was wonderful.
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Robert
Greater Boston12 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We ate upstairs: not 'Bistro' but proper restaurant, with calm, elegant ambience. Food was generally very good indeed: particular highlights were tuna tartare and a mushroom tartelette, the second an addition. Mains (duck, biftek) were delicious. Wine list is generally good. Chocolate soufflé for afters was a bit predictable; in fact, one felt the lack of proper pastry, which is more or less unobtainable in North America. The restaurant is excellent for special occasions.
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Ethan VIP
Greater Boston4 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An absolute treat & a wonderful time for Afternoon Tea at this wonderful French eatery Bistro du Midi. The service was fantastic & beyond hospitable. Given it was a very special occasion, they pulled out all the stops to make sure every single thing was accommodated and attended to. Afternoon tea was a delight & a treat with the marvelous selection of tea and the immaculate selection of delicious pastries, finger sandwiches and fresh made scones. Top it all off with the beautiful window side public garden view & a fabulous bottle of French Champagne, it will forever be a day to remember for me & my beloved as the day & place where I proposed & she said yes. So thank you to Bistro du Midi for the wonderful experience & sweet memories.
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Anita VIP
Greater Boston37 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was excellent. Such great service! Our server Luis was fantastic! Love the ambiance of this restaurant. We have been many times and Bistro du Midi does not disappoint!
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Linda VIP
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill126 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed sitting outside. Chery was our server and he was outstanding. Everything was perfect. I had salmon and chopped kale. My friends enjoyed the halibut, the special (scallops), and seared tuna. We shared a chocolate soufflé for dessert, which is always a perfect finish. Thank you!
Bistro du MidiResponded 2 days ago
Hello Linda - Thank you for the nice compliments. We always enjoy having you visit. We look forward to seeing you again. Best regards, EJ
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Begona
Mexico City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Todo muy rico y el lugar muy bonito tanto la terraza como adentro
Bistro du MidiResponded 2 days ago
Hello Begona - Thank you very much for the five-star review. We hope to see you again soon! Best regards, Errol Joseph, GM
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Gayle VIP
Greater Boston6 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Nice Afternoon Tea. Need more non-meat sandwiches. Sandwiches were duck rillettes, smoked salmon, ham/cheese (mini-croque monsieurs), and cucumber. They allowed us to substitute another cucumber for the duck. Scones, desserts and tea selection were very good. Server had quite a few tables and wasn't attentive. Tea got cold before we could get her attention for more hot water. Overall a good experience and would recommend.
Bistro du MidiResponded on June 4, 2025
Hello Gayle - Thank you for your review and feedback. I am pleased to see that you overall enjoyed your Afternoon Tea experience and we appreciate your feedback. We hope to see you again! Best regards, Errol Joseph, GM
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Marissa
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love this place it transports me to a European cafe!
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Charles VIP
New Orleans / Louisiana13 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food, ambience, and service was all outstanding. We ate in the upstairs more formal section which was delightful. It was not inexpensive but I would estimate it was one of the more pleasurable meals we’ve had. Outstanding.
Bistro du MidiResponded on June 4, 2025
Hello Charles - Thank you for the very nice review. We are pleased to see that you had such a nice experience. We hope to see you again soon! 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 4745 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 43 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

Billecart-Salmon Prestige Cuvée Champagne Dinner

Garden View Afternoon Tea

Chef's Seasonal Tasting Menu

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 Salad$18.00

Heirloom Beet Salad$21.00

Smoked White Asparagus Soup$24.00

Spanish Octopus$29.00

Foie Gras Terrine$31.00

Charcuterie Board$37.00

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

Green Circle 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$17.00

Spring on The Garden

Amuse Bouche

Live Scallop Crudo

Ora King Salmon

Seared Foie Gras

Hopkins Southdown Lamb

Japanese A5 Wagyu Rib Eye Cap

Palm Sugar Custard

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Bistro du Midi offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Bistro du Midi restaurant rated?

Is Bistro du Midi currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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