Besos Bistro

Name: Besos Bistro
Address: 378 Main St, East Greenwich, RI, United States, 02818
Telephone: (401) 398-8855
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.4

4.4

105 Reviews

$30 and under

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Besos is a unique American-style bistro in the East Greenwich area of Rhode Island. It's designed with a mix of modern and urban styles, as well as rustic throwbacks to the building's roots. The building that Besos occupies was originally built in 1880 as a pub and bar, and some of the old elements are incorporated into the new décor. The menu at this restaurant is full of many surprises based on local foods and flavors.

Besos serves a seasonal menu that changes frequently to include fresh ingredients. Guests can order wraps, sandwiches, pizzas, pasta, seafood, steaks, soups, salads or burgers. Drinks from the bar are just as unique as meals on the menu, with a host of specialty and craft cocktails offered at the full-service bar.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 27, 2022

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Bistro, American
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(401) 398-8855
Website
http://www.besoskitchenandcocktails.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
378 Main St East Greenwich, RI 02818
Neighborhood
East Greenwich
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

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Harvest Bisque
roasted root vegetables, vegetable broth, scallion garnish
- Bowl$8.00
Coconut Curry Mussels$12.00
P.E.I. mussels, coconut curry broth, cilantro garnish
Roasted Fall Vegetables$11.00
cauliflower, broccoli, red onion, potatoes, butternut squash purée, champagne vinaigrette
Sweet Chili Meatballs$13.00
beef & herb meatballs, house sweet chili sauce, sesame seeds
Wasabi Calamari Fries$13.00
fried calamari strips, peppadew peppers, pickled radish, wasabi aioli
Beef Satay*$15.00
CAB beef skewers, ginger soy marinade, thai peanut sauce
Bistro Fries$11.00
seasoned shoe string fries, spicy mayo, honey mustard, roasted garlic aioli

Salads

Garden$10.00
mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, shredded carrot, champagne vinaigrette
Caesar$11.00
romaine hearts, parmesan, croutons, caesar dressing
Locally Farmed Seasonal$12.00
mesclun, dried cranberries, goat cheese, roasted sweet potato, spiced pumpkin seeds, apple cider vinaigrette
Poached Pear$13.00
red wine and cider poached pears, spring mix, blue cheese crumbles, honey roasted almond clusters, balsamic vinaigrette

Salad Add Ons

Chicken (6 Oz.)$7.00
Shrimp*
- ea$5.00
Scallops*
- ea$5.00
Salmon (8 Oz.) *$13.00
Cab Steak (10 Oz.) *$15.00

Sandwiches

Served with French Fries, Upgrade to a Side Garden Or Caesar +$2

Besos Bistro Burger*$16.00
8oz. custom blend burger, cabot cheddar, mixed greens, tomato, pickle, roasted garlic aioli, brioche bun
Chicken Sandwich (Grilled or Crispy)$15.00
6oz. chicken breast, mixed greens, tomato, pickle, cabot cheddar, honey mustard, brioche bun
Fish Tacos$14.00
fried cod, napa cabbage slaw, limon dressing, spicy mayo, pickled radish
Meatball$15.00
signature herb + beef meatballs, san marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, parmesan focaccia roll
Shredded Beef*$16.00
6 hour braised cab, roasted red onion, roasted mushroom medley, swiss, au jus
Roasted Vegetable Wrap$14.00
mushroom, roasted red onion, sweet potato, cauliflower, brussel sprouts, spinach, goat cheese

Grilled Pizzas

Margherita$15.00
san marzano tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil, thin sliced tomatoes
Five Cheese Pizza$16.00
cauliflower alfredo, shaved brussels sprouts, sweet potato, roasted red onion, black pepper
Meatza Pizza$17.00
pepperoni, crumbled italian sausage, hot capicola, chorizo, sopresatta, san marzano tomato sauce, three cheese blend
Spinach & Mushroom$16.00
cauliflower alfredo sauce, roasted mushroom medley, sautéed spinach, goat cheese

Entrées

Grilled Atlantic Salmon*$28.00
corn & bacon succotash, demi salad, apple cider vinaigrette
Apple Cider Chicken$25.00
grilled chicken breast, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, brussels sprouts, apple cider & balsamic jus
Butternut Ravioli$21.00
cauliflower alfredo, shaved brussels sprouts, sweet potato, roasted red onion, black pepper
Veal Bolognese$21.00
bucatini pasta, ground veal/pork/beef, san marzano tomatoes

Cocktails

Gin & Juice$12.00
bombay sapphire, pamplemousse, lemon juice, fever tree ruby red grapefruit
New England Daiquiri$12.00
bacardi, st. george's spiced pear, lime juice, simple syrup
Filthy Dirty Chai$13.00
chai infused bourbon, coffee liqueur, irish cream, espresso
Smoking Apple$13.00
vida mezcal, berentzen apple liqueur, lemon juice, apple juice, cinnamon syrup
Aperol Spritz'ah$13.00
aperol, prosecco, whisper of lemon juice, and then more prosecco
Famously Naked$13.00
del maguey mezcal vida, aperol, yellow chartreuse, lime juice
All Blues$12.00
house infused blueberry vodka, lime juice, ginger beer
Toddy (Hot or Cold)$12.00
irish whiskey, boston tea bittahs, rhubarb liqueur, honey, lemon juice
Winterita$13.00
cazadores blanco, cranberries, st-germain, lime juice, simple, cinnamon
Rye? Rye Not?$13.00
rye whiskey, ruby port, blood orange juice, orgeat
Pvd-Fco$15.00
angels envy bourbon, montenegro amaro, lemon juice, aperol
Houspresso'tini$13.00
vanilla vodka, irish cream, coffee liqueur, espresso

Sangria

Spiced Besos$13.00
cranberries, pinot noir, spiced rum, cinnamon syrup, peach purée
Traditional Red$12.00
pinot noir, applejack, triple sec, mathilde peach, orange juice, cranberry juice, ginger ale
French Style White$14.00
vinho verde, st-germain, lemon juice, soda water, prosecco, cinnamon sticks

Wine

White

Tolloy, Pinot Grigio
- Glass$12.00
- Bottle$44.00
Livio Felluga, Pinot Grigio
- Glass$14.00
- Bottle$51.00
Sea Pearl, Sauvignon Blanc
- Glass$10.00
- Bottle$38.00
Emmolo, Sauvignon Blanc
- Glass$12.00
- Bottle$44.00
Craggy Range, Sauvignon Blanc
- Glass$14.00
- Bottle$51.00
Albert Bichot, Chardonnay
- Glass$11.00
- Bottle$40.00
Mer Soleil, Chardonnay
- Glass$14.00
- Bottle$52.00
Steininger, Grüner Veltliner
- Glass$13.00
- Bottle$48.00
Dr. Thanisch, Riesling
- Glass$12.00
- Bottle$44.00
Costa Do Sol, Vinho Verde
- Glass$10.00
- Bottle$38.00

Red

Pendulum, Cabernet Sauvignon
- Glass$12.00
- Bottle$44.00
Alexander Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon
- Glass$15.00
- Bottle$55.00
Caymus, Cabernet Sauvignon
- Glass$30.00
- Bottle$150.00
Firesteed, Pinot Noir
- Glass$11.00
- Bottle$40.00
Sonoma-Cutrer, Pinot Noir
- Glass$15.00
- Bottle$55.00
Château Recougne, Merlot
- Glass$12.00
- Bottle$44.00
Chateau Ste. Michelle, Canoe Ridge, Merlot
- Glass$15.00
- Bottle$55.00
Norton 1895 Malbec
- Glass$10.00
- Bottle$38.00
Delas Frères, Côtes-du-Rhône
- Glass$13.00
- Bottle$38.00
Castello di Monsanto, Sangiovese
- Glass$12.00
- Bottle$44.00

Sparkling & Rosé

Maschio, Prosecco$11.00
Michele Chiarlo, Moscato$12.00

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Draft & Bottled Beer

Earl's Perfect Pint$7.00
Rotating IPA
- Mkt
Rotating Seasonal
- Mkt
Bud Light$4.00
Coors Light$4.00
Corona Extra$5.00
Heineken$5.00
Michelob Ultra$5.00
Whalers Rise$7.00
Guinness Stout$7.00
Downeast Cider$7.00
Allagash White$8.00
Heineken 0.0 (Non-Alcoholic)$6.00

What 105 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.1Value

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Jafkmw
New England
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service. Very friendly waitress. Great menu. Superb entrees
Besos BistroResponded today
Thank you for your feedback! Very happy to hear you enjoyed your dining experience with us. Marissa Marzullo General Manager Besos Bistro
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RobertR
New England
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place to take a date. We sat out on the patio on a very beautiful Monday night. The service was fantastic. The food was delicious. Thanks again for such a great experience. I will definitely return and would highly recommend if anyone hasn't tried out this restaurant yet.
Besos BistroResponded today
Robert, so happy to hear you had a wonderful dining experience with us at Besos and cannot wait to have you back in again soon!!! Thank you, Marissa Marzullo General Manager Besos Bistro
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MeganL
New England
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful decor. Top notch service. We had mussels for an appetizer - so good. My daughter loves the wood grilled pizza and my husband enjoyed the pad Thai.
Besos BistroResponded today
Megan, thank you for your great review! The mussels and the pad Thai are both a staff favorite! Happy to hear you and your family enjoyed everything.
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OpenTable Diner
Puerto Vallarta
32 reviews
vip
5.0
32 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was wonderful. Our waitress Julianna was terrific.
Besos BistroResponded today
Thank you for the 5 stars! Juliann is fantastic!!!! Marissa Marzullo General Manager Besos Bistro
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome server and great food!!!!
EC
ElizabethC
New England
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Both had the fried chicken sandwich and it was awesome!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
12 reviews
vip
2.0
12 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience5
Food was disappointing overpriced and all seemed previously made or bland
RR
RobertR
New England
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sat at the pizza bar on the patio. Great service and the pizza was perfect and delicious. I look forward to returning soon.
Besos BistroResponded on May 17, 2022
Robert, we are so pleased to hear how wonderful your dining experience was with us the other night! Our pizza bar is such a great spot to have dinner. Looking forward to have you back again soon. Thank you Marissa Marzullo General Manager Besos Bistro
VO
VinnieOrcel
Orlando
45 reviews
vip
5.0
45 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely excellent
Besos BistroResponded on May 17, 2022
Thank you Vinnie for the excellent feedback!!! Marissa Marzullo General Manager Besos Bistro
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KateL
New England
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, great service, great atmosphere
Besos BistroResponded 7 days ago
Kate- very happy you enjoyed your experience with us! Thank you for your 5 star review!! Marissa Marzullo General Manager Besos Bistro
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OpenTable Diner
New England
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The restaurant was understaffed but the servers helped each other out and we had a wonderful experience! It was nice to see how supportive they were of each other. The food and drinks were amazing. Everyone was very friendly.
Besos BistroResponded on May 17, 2022
The restaurant industry is truly a "team sport". Glad to hear that you could see how hard the staff works here at Besos and thank you so much for your kind review!!! Thank you Marissa Marzullo General Manager Besos Bistro
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 12, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
The waitress was very friendly and attentive. The atmosphere was wonderful. We missed items from the menu when we dined at Besos in March of 2021. Some of the items we recommend bringing back areThe calamari fries with the lemon sauce, the chicken parmigiana sandwich, the sweet potato wedge as a side. Overall a great experience, we just prefer some items on the old menu
Besos BistroResponded on May 17, 2022
Always enjoy the feedback! Our menus change seasonally so you never know what old menu items might make another appearance... Happy to here you had a great dining experience with us! Thank you Marissa Marzullo General Manager Besos Bistro
EM
EllenM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 9, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
We had a great dinner. We didn't feel rushed and the food was excellent.
H
Healthnut
Philadelphia
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Enjoyed Mother’s Day brunch. We had fish tacos, brunch burger, the green monster, and a skinny bowl. Everyone enjoyed their meal. One of the brunch cocktails was too strong, and we returned it. Bloody Mary had just the right amount of spice. Only con was the noise level, which was loud. Service was friendly and efficient. Will go back. Recommend.
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wd155
New England
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Enjoyed our brunch (we both ordered variations of eggs Benedict), tasty drinks and our bartender (I think her name was Pam) was just lovely!
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OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
vip
1.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience5
Was so excited to try this place as people talk about it all the time but wow was I absolutely appalled by the strange behaviors of its staff. First the hostess was rude and continued to ask the same questions about sitting at the bar when we clearly made a reservation for a table... then we order food and it took over an hour when it wasn’t busy at all... our server was avoiding us and we couldn’t figure out when we finally flagged her down she informed us almost an hour later that the kitchen somehow misplaced or lost our food order ticket... then we were being pressured to order before the kitchen closed but our server hardly returned to the table so I wasn’t able to order what I wanted. Once the food arrived we had to flag other staff down to get things we asked for... then when my friends arrived to meet us the hostess refused to let them pass to find us in the dining room insisting that they didn’t have any reservation under my name or my friends name... VERY STRANGE considering she checked us in.... this was the worst experience I’ve had on Main Street and I will not be returning and definitely informing my other industry friends of this experience.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience3
We went for Mother’s Day with reservation. They had recently changed the menu apparently and the mussels in a curry broth were mussels in sludge … not at all the same. Previously it was mussels in a light yellow tinted sauce with crostini. This was a grey sludge mud like sauce with no crostini ( not like I would even want to dip anything in that) . Disappointing since they had a perfect recipe! The salmon was still great although changed… I would suggest they stay with a good thing when they had diners coming back for the good thing !!! Service was great!
IL
IlianaL
Orlando
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was a lovely restaurant and the food was very good. We are so glad that we made the trip to eat at Besos.
JO
JoeO
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I have been to Besos twice in the last 6 weeks and found the food to be excellent, the service outstanding and the atmosphere relaxing and enjoyable. I highly recommend Besos and plan on coming more often.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall3food4service5ambience5
Overall food was very good. The scallop entree was tasty, however, it mostly was a plate of broccoli with few scallops for $32.00! Bisque was also very tasty, could have been a little hotter though. We requested bread but it truly tasted a day old. I know constructive feedback will help to continue to make The restaurant flourish. We truly enjoy going to this restaurant and will continue to. Keep up the good work!!
TA
TAMARAS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our first time and we are definitely returning!
CL
CassandraL
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I take all my business meetings here. I love the food and atmosphere. I’ll be back!
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
First time here, loved the vibe of the place. The food was good and so was the service. Will be back to sit at that beautiful bar!
PF
PatrickF
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall1food2service2ambience1
Made a reservation for 2 through open table and they had no seats in inside no acknowledgement of we were there for birthday celebration. Oysters had absolutely no thickness or body to them. Scallops were not pan seared they were perfectly white barely cooked. Overall a poor experience we won’t return
SD
SuzanneD
New England
53 reviews
vip
4.0
53 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience4
Drinks are fun and innovative Chicken pad thai was not at all as described, did not taste peanut at all and had a vinegar taste. Nearly invisible vegetables mixed with noodles. A Hunk of fried chicken with mushy noodles. Avoid this dish. Tuna dish was very good , tuna cooked perfectly. Pear salad was good , but very sparing with the pears. Overall fun place, but food is inconsistent Will try again, try other dishes.
AC
AngelicaC
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 18, 2022
overall3food2service3ambience5
Very bland and lacking in salt drinks were good and the fries were good but entrees were tastless
CR
CRF1
Richmond
141 reviews
vip
5.0
141 reviews
Dined on April 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and fantastic service-way to go Lexi!
Besos BistroResponded on April 22, 2022
Thank you for your kind review and the 5 stars! Lexie is great. Very happy to hear you enjoyed everything. Marissa Marzullo General Manager Besos Bistro
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BillW
New England
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on April 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
first time at the restaurant. The food was excellent and the portions were more than adequate. I will definitely go again and recommend
Besos BistroResponded on April 22, 2022
Bill, we are so happy to hear about your great dining experience with us! Absolutely look forward to having you back in again soon! Thank you Marissa Marzullo General Manager Besos Bistro
AH
AlanH
New England
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
The waiter was knowledgeable and attentive! Friendly atmosphere and the food was good!
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WilliamE
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall4food2service5ambience4
Chicken was pretty much under cooked oyster were bland
KC
KennethC
New England
4 reviews
vip
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2022
overall3food4service5ambience4
Meatballs were cold. 15 tables open and had people sitting right next to us.
DR
DeannaR
New England
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 12, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience3
We should have been told that there was an event being held in the main dining area. We were put into a room that we had no idea that it existed. 4 tables. The food was bland. Not the experience I remembered or expected. Our server, Chloe was attentive and professional.
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Michelle
New England
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Such a great place for date night as well as for important meetings you may need to have. Service and food are great!
Besos BistroResponded on April 19, 2022
Michelle, we are happy to hear what a great experience you had with us! Thank you for the great review! Marissa Marzullo General Manager Besos Bistro
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AnnG
New England
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Took my sister for her Birthday. We both Loved it. It was on a Monday in April so it was not noisy. The food was PERFECT. I had the salmon it was cooked just right. My sister had the Charcuterie Board with quahogs she was so happy with her meal. We will both be going back with our husbands.
Besos BistroResponded on April 9, 2022
Ann, I am so happy to hear that you and your sister had a great experience with us the other night! Can't wait to have you back in again! Sincerely, Marissa Marzullo Besos Bistro General Manager
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foodie
New England
95 reviews
vip
3.0
95 reviews
Dined on April 3, 2022
overall3food4service1ambience4
Our waitress though pleasant was terrible - not attentive to the diners' experience, slow, ...clearly not someone who has been well versed in dining out at a nice restaurant and/or not well trained.
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Hill
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 3, 2022
overall5food5service3ambience5
Too crowded around the bar, near impossible to get to the bathrooms.
Besos BistroResponded on April 5, 2022
Thank you for the 5 stars on your review! I apologize it was difficult to navigate around the bar area. Our bar on Sunday brunch does tend to fill up and get busy. I hope the rest of your experience with us on Sunday went well! Thank you Marissa Marzullo Besos Bistro General Manager
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AiliC
New England
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved brunch!! Music was great, very lively, and food and drinks were fantastic! Can’t wait to go back!
Besos BistroResponded on April 5, 2022
Aili- So happy you loved our Sunday brunch. We can't wait to have you back! Our last brunch for this season is April 24th but not to worry it will be back next fall! Hope to see you back in again for brunch before then. Thank you, Marissa Marzullo Besos Bistro General Manager
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Unfortunate
New England
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 3, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
It was loud, but only because of a particular table. The waiter had to return to confirm what our order was and it was still wrong. The hollandaise sauce was tasteless, my egg was cold and the braised beef was dry. The "beignets" were hard like pretzels with a sprinkle of powered sugar. If you've ever had a beignet, you know they melt in your mouth. An overall horrible experience which is unfortunate because the previous times we've gone were amazing.
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ginnyt
New England
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on April 3, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Overall we had a great time. Our waiter was amazing!!! music can be slightly lower.
Besos BistroResponded on April 5, 2022
Thank you so much for the lovely review! We hope to have you back in to dine with us again soon! Thank you, Marissa Marzullo Besos Bistro General Manager
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OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 27, 2022
overall5food5service3ambience5
Food was great as usual…Bartender not so friendly.

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