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Bistro 5, Medford, MA

Bistro 5

4.8
4.8
2143 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Innovative
Bistro 5 is located in Medford, MA just minutes from downtown Boston. "A quintessential neighborhood spot" boasts The Boston Globe.
Chef/Owner Vittorio Ettore and his team serve the finest Italian fare with French and Spanish influences while focusing on farm-fresh local ingredients. The ever changing Chef's Tasting Menu keeps Boston's most distinguished palates returning time and again for seasonally fresh dishes that embody the warmth and richness of Chef Vittorio's own hospitality.
Bistro 5 also offers a full bar and extensive cocktail and wine list featuring unique wines at exceptional values.
The restaurants 2 dining rooms are richly appointed and can accommodate parties of up to 100 guests, making Bistro 5 the perfect venue for your next office party, family gathering, or special event.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, European, French
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (781) 395-7464
  • Website
    http://www.bistro5.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Vittorio Ettore
  • Catering
    Bistro 5 caters to a spectrum of events from casual cocktail parties to formal sit down dinners. We provide innovative cuisine to please any palate using the freshest, local ingredients, and professional service. For more information, complete the form on the private dining page at www.bistro5.com or call to speak to our event coordinator.
  • Private party facilities
    At Bistro 5, our personal service approach ensures we execute every detail of your event beyond your expectation. Bistro 5 has the heart and personality of a local favorite but also boasts the sophisticated Northern Italian fare found in a destination dining experience.
  • Location
    5 Playstead Road, Medford, MA 02155
  • Area
    Medford
  • Cross Street
    High Street
  • Parking details
    There are several places to park your vehicle. 1. On High Street in West Medford Square, meters until 7pm 2. Along the commuter rail on Playstead Road, metered until 7pm. 3. Municipal parking lot behind Bargain Spot Liquor Store; in West Medford Square on the opposite side of High Street.
  • Public transit
    From North Station you can take the commuter rail on the Lowell Line outbound one (1) stop to West Medford. We are directly across Playstead Road from the train platform to the right of the bank. It is approximately 11 minutes from North Station.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • New Year's Eve Tasting Menu

    USD 95.00 per person

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Amuse Bouche Served with Prosecco Roasted beets, orange-scented ricotta, crispy shallots Appetizers Crispy Oysters Smoked salsify gelée & tobiko Duck Confit Strudel Duck confit with currants, herbs & and blood orange emulsion Dinner Braised Short Rib Fresh Perigord black truffles, truffled mashed potatoes & grilled king oyster mushroom Lobster Risotto Meyer lemon risotto, saffron, leek & orchid Dessert Chocolate Pear Tarte Taten Browned butter whipped cream & amaretti crumbs Passion Fruit Thyme Cheesecake Shortbread crust, mascarpone
    New Year's Eve Tasting Menu photo

Offers

  • Two-Buck-Tuesday Oysters Only $2 Every Tuesday

    Multiple dates available
    Tue - Thu - 5:00 pm - 8:45 pm,Fri - Sat - 5:00 pm - 9:45 pm
    Enjoy $2 local oysters every Tuesday, while supplies last only!

Menu

Small Plates To Share

$8 each or $37 all five

  • Marinated Olives

    • Pickled Vegetables

      • Eggplant Dip, Roasted Garlic & Goat Cheese

        • Octopus, White Beans, Chorizo, Tomato, Paprika

          • Whipped fresh ricotta, sour dough, fat moon mushroom preserve, sea salt

            Appetizers

            • Calamari*USD 18.00

              Semolina, sweet and spicy tomato chutney, lemon aioli, pickled shishito peppers

              • Beef Carpaccio*USD 18.00

                Black truffle coulis, crispy parsnips, pickled lemon zest, pecorino cheese

                • BurrataUSD 16.00

                  Roasted pear, endives, frisée, castelfranco radicchio, caramelized almonds, vincotto

                  • Golden BeetsUSD 15.00

                    blue cheese crumbles, endives, walnuts

                    • Organic GreensUSD 14.00

                      Radish, rainbow carrots, pecorino crotonese cheese, white balsamic & basil

                      Handmade Pasta

                      • GnocchiUSD 28.00

                        organic "fat moon mushrooms," herbed crumbs, truffle oil, parmigiano

                        • Spaghetti ChitarraUSD 28.00

                          spanish octopus, smoked poblano, cherry tomato, crispy capers, olive crumbs

                          • Tagliatelle BologneseUSD 29.00

                            beef & pork ragu and shaved parmigiano

                            Dinner

                            • Faroe Island Salmon*USD 30.00

                              Blood orange emulsion, strawberry rhubarb compote, fennel orange and pea tendril salad, red lentil

                              • Grilled ChickenUSD 28.00

                                Parsley-lemon marinated chicken, romesco sauce, radish and rosemary potatoes

                                • Veal Milanese*USD 31.00

                                  Herbed-panko, watercress, gooseberries, roasted rainbow carrots, vincotto, shaved parmigiano

                                  • Grilled Steak*USD 32.00

                                    100% grass-fed strip loin steak, yucca fries, red pepper chimichurri, charred broccoli, winter salad

                                    • Bistro Burger*USD 19.00

                                      Grass-fed beef, provolone, apple wood smoked bacon, homemade brioche bun, and hand-cut fries (vegetarian burger available)

                                      • Tasty VeganUSD 28.00

                                        Red lentils and romesco, roasted cauliflower, radicchio & watercress

                                        House Cocktails

                                        $14

                                        • Hemingway

                                          house made spiced rum & falernum, almond, cloves, fresh pineapple concentrate, celery bitters; all infusions are made in house

                                          • El Bandido

                                            blanco tequila infused jalapeno, muddled cucumber, house made pear & cardamon puree, lime; all infusions are made in house

                                            • West Medford Buck

                                              teeling irish whiskey, lemon, spiced honey, ginger, almond, ginger beer

                                              • Bistro Daiquiri

                                                privateer new england white rum, giffard lychee liqueur, lychee & butterfly pea flower syrup, lime juice

                                                • Gracias a Mezcal

                                                  mezcal artisanal morales, fresh grapefruit juice, honey, red pepper flakes, tonic bitters, chili oil

                                                  • Gin Thyme

                                                    gin lane infused with lemon thyme & coriander, angelica botanical liqueur, passion fruit, kaffir lime leaves, juniper berries, orange bitters; all infusions are made in house

                                                    • Faleena

                                                      el luchador blanco tequila, agavero, agave reduction, lime, salt & lime zest rim

                                                      • Fraise du Bois

                                                        vodka infused with madagascar vanilla beans, strawberry, rooibos, suze, lemon; all infusions are made in house

                                                        • Sangria Rosada

                                                          nerello mascalese rose, apple brandy, luxardo maraschino, guava nectar, ginger ale

                                                          New Standards

                                                          $14

                                                          • Vieux Carre

                                                            sagamore rye, ansac v.s. cognac, benedictene, carpano antica, bitters

                                                            • Aviation

                                                              bully boy gin, crème de violette, luxardo maraschino liqueur, lemon juice, tonic bitters

                                                              • Caipirinha

                                                                aguaviva artisanal cachaca, muddled lime, granulated sugar

                                                                • White Negroni

                                                                  barr hill gin, suze gentian liqueur, lillet blanc, celery bitters

                                                                  • Paper Plane

                                                                    knob creek bourbon, aperol aperitif, braulio amaro, lemon juice

                                                                    Beers

                                                                      Draughts

                                                                      • maine brewing co. 'Lunch' (me, 7%)USD 13.00

                                                                        • Zero Gravity 'Green State' Lager (vt, 4.9%)USD 11.00

                                                                          • Cambridge Brewing 'Amber Ale' (ma, 4.9%)USD 11.00

                                                                            • Faces Brewing Co. 'Progression' ipa (ma, 7%)USD 13.00

                                                                              Bottles / Cans

                                                                              • Fiddlehead IPA (vt, 6.2%)USD 12.00

                                                                                • Brooklyn Brewing amber lager (ny, 5.2%)USD 10.00

                                                                                  • Saison Dupont (Belgium, 6.5%)USD 14.00

                                                                                    • Allagash 'White' Wheat Ale (ME, 5.2%)USD 11.00

                                                                                      • 'O'Haras' Irish Nitro Stout (Ireland, 4.3%)USD 10.00

                                                                                        • downewast cider (ma, 5.1%)USD 10.00

                                                                                          • Bud Light, Lager (4.2%)USD 6.00

                                                                                            Wines by the Glass

                                                                                              Whites

                                                                                              • Sager & Verdier, Sancerre, FranceUSD 15.00

                                                                                                • Rahana, Grillo, SicilyUSD 14.00

                                                                                                  • Bisol, Jeio, ProseccoUSD 13.00

                                                                                                    • Corte Pitora, Pinot Grigio, Delle VenezieUSD 13.00

                                                                                                      • Anno Unno, Verdicchio, MarcheUSD 14.00

                                                                                                        • Raeburn, Chardonnay, Russian River ValleyUSD 14.00

                                                                                                          • Nicolas Potel, Macon-Villages, FranceUSD 13.00

                                                                                                            • Paul Buisse, Sauvignon Blanc, Loire ValleyUSD 14.00

                                                                                                              Rose

                                                                                                              • Whispering Angel, Cotes du Provence, FranceUSD 16.00

                                                                                                                • Prestige, Côtes du RhôneUSD 13.00

                                                                                                                  Reds

                                                                                                                  • Famiglia Bruno, Barbera d'Alba, PiedmontUSD 15.00

                                                                                                                    • Querceto, Chianti ClassicoUSD 13.00

                                                                                                                      • Gaierhof, Pinot Nero, TrentinoUSD 14.00

                                                                                                                        • Daou, Cab Sauvignon, Paso RoblesUSD 15.00

                                                                                                                          • Imma, Nebbiolo, PiedmontUSD 15.00

                                                                                                                            • La Linda, Malbec, ArgentinaUSD 13.00

                                                                                                                              Last updated: 22 April 2023

                                                                                                                              What 2,143 people are saying

                                                                                                                              Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                                                                                                              4.8
                                                                                                                              4.8 based on recent ratings
                                                                                                                              • 4.7Food
                                                                                                                              • 4.7Service
                                                                                                                              • 4.6Ambience
                                                                                                                              • 4.4Value

                                                                                                                              Noise • Moderate

                                                                                                                              Review summary

                                                                                                                              AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                                                              Bistro 5 in West Medford offers a "really special place" with "excellent food and drink." Guests rave about the creative and exquisite chef tasting menus by Chef Vittorio, paired with thoughtfully chosen wines. The service is consistently praised as attentive and friendly, making it "Medford's best restaurant." Perfect for special occasions or an adventurous dining experience.

                                                                                                                              2,143 Reviews

                                                                                                                              1. barbra

                                                                                                                                VIP

                                                                                                                                Greater Boston

                                                                                                                                5 reviews

                                                                                                                                2.0

                                                                                                                                5 reviews

                                                                                                                                Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                                                                1. Overall 2
                                                                                                                                2. Food 1
                                                                                                                                3. Service 1
                                                                                                                                4. Ambience 1
                                                                                                                                Horrible. From the service to the food. We have been long time customers since its inception. This was supposed to be a special occasion, and it was just destroyed by the lack of service, attentiveness and quality.

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                                                                                                                              2. Madi

                                                                                                                                Greater Boston

                                                                                                                                1 review

                                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                                1 review

                                                                                                                                Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                We love coming here! Had a small family celebration the other night and called ahead to see if we could do anything special for dessert, they were super accommodating and everything was perfect. Food was delicious and the staff were amazing!

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                                                                                                                              3. Nora

                                                                                                                                Greater Boston

                                                                                                                                4 reviews

                                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                                4 reviews

                                                                                                                                Dined 4 days ago

                                                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                Always a delight. The food and wine pairings were perfect.

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                                                                                                                              4. Diane

                                                                                                                                Greater Boston

                                                                                                                                11 reviews

                                                                                                                                4.0

                                                                                                                                11 reviews

                                                                                                                                Dined 4 days ago

                                                                                                                                1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                                2. Food 3
                                                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                                The Baccala course was way too salty. The oyster course and halibut was outstanding.

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                                                                                                                              5. Dorothy

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                                                                                                                                Greater Boston

                                                                                                                                42 reviews

                                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                                42 reviews

                                                                                                                                Dined 4 days ago

                                                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                We enjoyed the Feast of the Seven Fishes special menu. The first course was crispy fried oysters on an unbelievably delicious sauce. Chef Vittorio came to our table to describe each course, something we very much enjoyed. The food was, as always, delicious and beautifully presented.

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                                                                                                                              6. karen

                                                                                                                                VIP

                                                                                                                                Greater Boston

                                                                                                                                48 reviews

                                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                                48 reviews

                                                                                                                                Dined on 8 December 2024

                                                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                                We had not been to Bistro 5 in a few years, and it was even better than we remembered! Menu was varied, food was delicious and service was outstanding! Definitely will return.

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                                                                                                                              7. James

                                                                                                                                Greater Boston

                                                                                                                                11 reviews

                                                                                                                                4.0

                                                                                                                                11 reviews

                                                                                                                                Dined on 8 December 2024

                                                                                                                                1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                This Bistro provide imaginative food, well prepared and fairly priced. Wait staff is attentive. Appreciated that chef stopped by requesting feedback on the dining experience. Only drawback was the noise level, worsened by some high alcohol consuming neighboring tables making conversation almost impossible.

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                                                                                                                              8. Don

                                                                                                                                Greater Boston

                                                                                                                                1 review

                                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                                1 review

                                                                                                                                Dined on 28 November 2024

                                                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                Bistro 5 is one of the best restaurants in Greater Boston. Last evening our drinks, apps, mains and dessert were all excellent. Like really excellent. We ate at the bar, which was lively, congenial, fun. The staff is welcoming and attentive. Highly recommended!

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                                                                                                                              9. Brett

                                                                                                                                Nashville

                                                                                                                                9 reviews

                                                                                                                                4.0

                                                                                                                                9 reviews

                                                                                                                                Dined on 20 November 2024

                                                                                                                                1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                                2. Food 4
                                                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                                Time and again - good food, reasonably priced in a pleasant, cozy environment.

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                                                                                                                              10. Liane

                                                                                                                                VIP

                                                                                                                                Dallas

                                                                                                                                8 reviews

                                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                                8 reviews

                                                                                                                                Dined on 17 November 2024

                                                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                Great food and service and an all around great atmosphere for brunch.

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                                                                                                                              FAQs

                                                                                                                              Bistro 5 offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (781) 395-7464.

                                                                                                                              Bistro 5 is rated 4.8 stars by 2143 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                                                                                              Make a booking

                                                                                                                              2 people
                                                                                                                              7:00 pm
                                                                                                                              Booked 6 times today
                                                                                                                              Experiences are available.

                                                                                                                              Order delivery or takeout

                                                                                                                              Google Map for Bistro 5

                                                                                                                              5 Playstead Road, Medford, MA 02155

                                                                                                                              Additional information

                                                                                                                              • Cross Street
                                                                                                                                High Street
                                                                                                                              • Area
                                                                                                                                Medford
                                                                                                                              • Hours of Operation
                                                                                                                                Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
                                                                                                                              • Price
                                                                                                                                $31 to $50
                                                                                                                              • Cuisines
                                                                                                                                Italian, European, French
                                                                                                                              • Dining style
                                                                                                                                Casual Elegant
                                                                                                                              • Dress code
                                                                                                                                Smart Casual
                                                                                                                              • Parking details
                                                                                                                                There are several places to park your vehicle. 1. On High Street in West Medford Square, meters until 7pm 2. Along the commuter rail on Playstead Road, metered until 7pm. 3. Municipal parking lot behind Bargain Spot Liquor Store; in West Medford Square on the opposite side of High Street.
                                                                                                                              • Public transit
                                                                                                                                From North Station you can take the commuter rail on the Lowell Line outbound one (1) stop to West Medford. We are directly across Playstead Road from the train platform to the right of the bank. It is approximately 11 minutes from North Station.
                                                                                                                              • Payment Options
                                                                                                                                AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                                                              • Executive Chef
                                                                                                                                Vittorio Ettore
                                                                                                                              • Additional
                                                                                                                                Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                                                                              • Website
                                                                                                                                http://www.bistro5.com/
                                                                                                                              • Phone number
                                                                                                                                (781) 395-7464
                                                                                                                              • Catering
                                                                                                                                Bistro 5 caters to a spectrum of events from casual cocktail parties to formal sit down dinners. We provide innovative cuisine to please any palate using the freshest, local ingredients, and professional service. For more information, complete the form on the private dining page at www.bistro5.com or call to speak to our event coordinator.
                                                                                                                              • Private party facilities
                                                                                                                                At Bistro 5, our personal service approach ensures we execute every detail of your event beyond your expectation. Bistro 5 has the heart and personality of a local favorite but also boasts the sophisticated Northern Italian fare found in a destination dining experience.
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