Petit Robert Bistro Columbus Avenue

4.6

2673 Reviews

$31 to $50

French

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 18, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 33 times today

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
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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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 2,673 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

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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.

2,673 Reviews

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Violet
Greater Boston
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
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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Chicago2367
VIP
Chicago
109 reviews
5.0
109 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
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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Alexander
VIP
Greater Boston
27 reviews
4.0
27 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
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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Lizza
Las Vegas
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Quaint French bistro in Boston’s South End neighborhood. Excellent service, great food. Great For an intimate relaxing French meal in a charming area of Boston.
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Elisabeth
Greater Boston
58 reviews
5.0
58 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a very nice early Sunday dinner before a show at the MGM music hall. Everything was timely and delicious. Can’t wait to go back! The bar area is very cozy, lovely atmosphere.
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Sylvie
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We always enjoy PRB…excelllent food, warm service and great location. Wish the city would allow outside warm seating again…was very lovely and well done..
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Jared
Greater Boston
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Just an excellent lunch. Superior mocktail - one of the best we’ve had - and both the chicken and salmon were tender and juicy. Sauces and sides all solid and delicious. Perfect place for a pre-Pops food experience. Definitely going back to try their dinner next time. Will bring family to expand the circle.
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Caraline
VIP
Greater Boston
30 reviews
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Four of us sat at a booth. We arrived for early dinner at 5:30. It’s very relaxing to arrive early, started with delicious cocktails. I don’t remember the name but it was the last one with passion Fruit juice. The server was very nice and the food was delicious. It’s so nice to be able to dine and be able to have a conversation because too many places have very loud music. The ambiance was terrific. Short walk to Jordan Hall. The salmon was amazing My other friends had the ravioli and it was also really great. The profiterole was giant and delicious. The chocolate mousse was tasty but too thick/dense. It was consistency of soft peanut butter. I prefer smooth like pudding. Would come back again and again.
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Kathleen
Rhode Island
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful, as always. Our go-to place before concerts at Symphony Hall.
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Adriana
Greater Boston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
They have the best croissants in Boston. The service is amazing and the food that I have ordered is good. To be honest, I love this place in general, but I really like being there at 10 am, as they are just opening, and I like that there is no to much people there.
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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 2673 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 18, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 33 times today

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

Website
http://www.petitrobertbistro.com/
Phone number
(617) 867-0600

Featured in

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Petit Robert Bistro Columbus Avenue

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

100 Boston / New England Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Steak Frites

Steak & Egg

Potato Waffles

Hors d'Oeuvres

Saumon Fumé$17.00

Assiette de Fromage$20.00

Trio de Pâtés Maison$16.00

Planche de Charcuterie$20.00

Escargots de Bourgogne$15.00

Soupes & Salades

Soupe a l'Oignon Gratinee$15.00

Vegan Soupe du Jour$13.00

Salade d'Asperges Grillées$15.00

Salade Niçoise$19.00

Potato Waffles

Potato Waffles$20.00

Entrées

Steak & Egg*$28.00

Moules Frites$27.00

Saumon Rôti*$32.00

Oeufs & Sweet

Seared French Toast Pudding$15.00

Eggs Benedict*$16.00

Quiche du Jour$16.00

Omelettes$16.00

Yogurt Parfait$13.00

Sandwiches

Bourguignon au Fromage$22.00

PRB Burger*$18.00

Fresh Avocado Toast Tartine$16.00

Croque Monsieur$14.00

Parisian Hot Dog$15.00

Huître*

Local Oysters, Mignonette

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

Brunch Cocktails

Robert's Corpse Reviver$14.00

Pélican$14.00

Sycophante$14.00

Tournevis$14.00

Altesse$14.00

Nénuphar$14.00

Chaleur$14.00

Melopée$14.00

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