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Le Central, Bristol, RI

Le Central

4.7
4.7
502 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary French
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Le Central

4.7
$31 to $50
Contemporary French
Bristol

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 2 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for brunch
  • Charming
Le Central is a French bistro, focusing on modern interpretations of classic dishes featuring local products from Sakonnet Lobsters, Four Town Farm (Seekonk, MA), Walker's Farm (Barrington, RI), Scott the Bassman, and Little Rhody Eggs (Foster, RI). Low lighting, checkerboard floor tiling, glass tabletops, and French nu-Jazz provide an intimate yet warm and familiar atmosphere. Chef-owner Jesse James spent his early career in Boston, working with chefs Moncef Meddeb at L'Espalier and Jasper White at Jasper's, with further experience at other landmark restaurants in New York, France, and Italy. Le Central is the third restaurant he has designed, built, and operated, after Aperto (Est 1992) and Boca Rotis (Est 1997), both in San Francisco. The large painting by Inez Storer on the south wall of the restaurant (which also serves as our logo) is of Jesse's son, Sam (the current General Manager & Beverage Director), and his childhood dog, Skye. Inez wouldn't say who the guy in the chair is.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French, Farm-to-table, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–7:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (401) 396-9965
  • Website
    http://www.lecentralbristol.net/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Jesse James
  • Private party facilities
    Semi-private room and full restaurant available for private events/parties of 10-80 guests. Please email Sam at sam@lecentralbristol.net for booking inquiries.
  • Location
    483 Hope St, Bristol, RI 02809-1807
  • Area
    Bristol
  • Cross Street
    State Street, Bristol, RI 02809
  • Parking details
    Ample street parking and public lots within a half block of the restaurant.
  • Public transit
    RIPTA 60 Providence/Newport - Hope and State (Bristol)
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

Pour Commencer

  • Onion Soup GratinéeUSD 9.00

    • Coriander Grilled Shrimp & Avocado SaladUSD 15.00

      Grilled Shrimp in Coriander & Garlic, Salad of Avocado, Tomato, Cucumber, Hot Pepper-Lime Vinaigrette

      • Goat Cheese & Spinach SaladUSD 11.00

        Spinach, Goat Cheese, Red Bell Pepper, Almonds, Grilled Country Bread, Sherry Vinaigrette

        • Salade MaisonUSD 8.00

          Butter Lettuce, Baby Greens, Mustard-Shallot Vinaigrette

          • Salad of Endive & Roasted BeetsUSD 12.00

            Walnuts, Roquefort, Walnut-Cider Vinaigrette

            • Salmon Nicoise*USD 16.00

              Grilled Salmon, Arugula, Green beans, Roasted Peppers, Fingerlings, Tapenade, Lemon-Caper Compote

              • Grilled Moroccan ChickenUSD 14.00

                Cous Cous, Endive, Avocado, Cilantro, Moroccan Olives, Roast Pepper, Lime Vinaigrette

                • Duck Liver MousseUSD 14.00

                  Seasonal Fruit Compote, Pickled Onions, Grilled Country Bread

                  • CharcuterieUSD 19.00

                    Pâté de Campagne, Rosette de Lyon dry Sausage, Duck Liver Mousse, Herbed Goat Cheese, House Pickles, Cornichon, Olives

                    • Pâté de Campagne Avec Poivre VertUSD 16.00

                      Pork, Chicken Liver & Green Peppercorn Pâté, Grilled Country Bread, Meaux Mustard, House Pickles, Cornichon, Olives

                      • Baguette, House Olives & Vermont ButterUSD 3.00

                        Crepes, Eggs & Fruit

                        • Dutch PancakeUSD 12.00

                          Souffled Pancake, Green Apples, Berries & Fruit Syrup or Country Ham & Gruyere

                          • Goat Cheese & Arugula OmeletUSD 13.00

                            Salade Vinaigrette, Sautéed Potatoes

                            • Applewood Bacon & Gruyere OmeletUSD 14.00

                              Salade Vinaigrette, Sautéed Potatoes

                              • Ratatouille OmeletUSD 14.00

                                Salade Vinaigrette, Sautéed Potatoes

                                • Florentine OmeletUSD 15.00

                                  Salade Vinaigrette, Sautéed Potatoes

                                  • Warm Lemon-Ricotta Crepes, Seasonal FruitUSD 14.00

                                    Les Plats

                                    • Chilled Oysters*

                                      Mignonette Sauce

                                      • Market Price

                                    • Mac & CheeseUSD 14.00

                                      Panko Baked Penne, Porcini, Fontina, Gruyere Cheeses, Salade Vinaigrette

                                      • Bistro Burger Frites*USD 16.00

                                        Grilled Organic Beef on Brioche Bun, House Pickles, House-Cut Fries

                                        • Steak Frites*USD 22.00

                                          Grilled Hanger Steak, House-Cut Fries, Arugula, Bordelaise Onions

                                          • Grilled Chicken SandwichUSD 14.00

                                            Grilled Chicken, Arugula, Parmigiano on Sourdough, House-Cut Fries

                                            • Croque MonsieurUSD 12.00

                                              Pan Toasted Sandwich of Country Ham & Gruyere, House-Cut Fries

                                              • Smoked Salmon on SourdoughUSD 17.00

                                                Dill Cream, Cucumbers, Pickled Onions, Salade Vinaigrette

                                                • Classic BLTUSD 12.00

                                                  Applewood-Smoked Bacon, Arugula, Tomato, Aioli on Brioche, House-Cut Fries

                                                  • Grilled Chicken BLTUSD 15.00

                                                    Grilled Chicken, Applewood-Smoked Bacon, Arugula, Tomato, Aioli on Brioche, House-Cut Fries

                                                    • Lobster BLT

                                                      Sakonnet Lobster, Applewood-Smoked Bacon, Arugula, Tomato, Aioli on Brioche, House-Cut Fries

                                                      • Market

                                                    Last updated: 12 May 2022

                                                    What 502 people are saying

                                                    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
                                                    • 4.3Ambience
                                                    • 4.4Value

                                                    Noise • Moderate

                                                    Loved For

                                                    • Rhode Island

                                                      Great for brunch

                                                    • Bristol County

                                                      Best Overall

                                                    • Bristol County

                                                      Best Food

                                                    • Bristol County

                                                      Best Service

                                                    • Bristol County

                                                      Best Value

                                                    • Bristol County

                                                      Healthy

                                                    • Bristol County

                                                      Neighbourhood gem

                                                    • Bristol County

                                                      Good for special occasions

                                                    • Bristol County

                                                      Lively

                                                    • Bristol County

                                                      Most Booked

                                                    Review summary

                                                    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                    Le Central is a delightful French bistro in Bristol, renowned for its "excellent food" and "outstanding" service. Guests rave about the "fabulous" onion soup and exquisite cocktails crafted by Sam. With its authentic ambiance and diverse menu, Le Central is a beloved hidden gem, perfect for any occasion.

                                                    502 Reviews

                                                    1. cambra

                                                      Greater Boston

                                                      12 reviews

                                                      vip
                                                      4.0

                                                      12 reviews

                                                      Dined 4 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                      2. Food 4
                                                      3. Service 4
                                                      4. Ambience 3
                                                      Good value. Would go back again. Quiet. Nice ambiance

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                                                    2. Elie

                                                      West Palm Beach

                                                      2 reviews

                                                      vip
                                                      5.0

                                                      2 reviews

                                                      Dined 6 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Hopefully, we will be back every week!! Best branzino I have ever had!! Dylan made our experience to be beyond any expectations!
                                                      Le CentralResponded 4 days ago
                                                      While I appreciate the incredibly kind words, I believe you may have intended this to be a review about another restaurant. Branzino has not made an appearance on our menu in years, and Dylan unfortunately--as lovely as he sounds--has never been a member of our staff. It's always great to see people supporting and appreciating our industry, so I hope wherever you had this wonderful experience will eventually hear this from you. Best, Sam (GM)

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                                                    3. Janet

                                                      Greater Boston

                                                      5 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      5 reviews

                                                      Dined on 24 November 2024

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Great experience, great value and food was wonderful .Delightful 💚

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                                                    4. Taubs3

                                                      Greater Boston

                                                      15 reviews

                                                      vip
                                                      5.0

                                                      15 reviews

                                                      Dined on 16 November 2024

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      The food was outstanding and the service was top-notch.

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                                                    5. david

                                                      Greater Boston

                                                      4 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      4 reviews

                                                      Dined on 15 November 2024

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Food is always amazing as is the service. My favorite lunch spot.

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                                                    6. Lisa

                                                      New Hampshire

                                                      13 reviews

                                                      vip
                                                      5.0

                                                      13 reviews

                                                      Dined on 14 November 2024

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      A wonderful French Bistro! We felt like we were in France. The onion soup was fabulous!

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                                                    7. David

                                                      Greater Boston

                                                      3 reviews

                                                      4.0

                                                      3 reviews

                                                      Dined on 10 November 2024

                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                      2. Food 4
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                      French onion soup was outstanding ….. Food was very good.

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                                                    8. Susan

                                                      Greater Boston

                                                      33 reviews

                                                      vip
                                                      5.0

                                                      33 reviews

                                                      Dined on 6 November 2024

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Wonderful food and great service. A neighborhood gem.

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                                                    9. Larry

                                                      Greater Boston

                                                      4 reviews

                                                      4.0

                                                      4 reviews

                                                      Dined on 5 November 2024

                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 2
                                                      Excellent food and pleasant waitress . Ambiance tired and menu needs to be updated .

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                                                    10. Barry

                                                      Greater Boston

                                                      45 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      45 reviews

                                                      Dined on 30 October 2024

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                      Tried a “new to us” restaurant.. Fabulous in both service from Allison and the food was terrific. We warned them we would be back, and we will.

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                                                    FAQs

                                                    Le Central offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (401) 396-9965.

                                                    Le Central is rated 4.7 stars by 502 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                    A photo of Le Central restaurant

                                                    Le Central

                                                    4.7
                                                    $31 to $50
                                                    Contemporary French
                                                    Bristol

                                                    Make a booking

                                                    2 people
                                                    7:00 pm
                                                    Booked 2 times today

                                                    Order delivery or takeout

                                                    Google Map for Le Central

                                                    483 Hope St, Bristol, RI 02809-1807

                                                    Additional information

                                                    • Cross Street
                                                      State Street, Bristol, RI 02809
                                                    • Area
                                                      Bristol
                                                    • Hours of Operation
                                                      Brunch Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–7:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
                                                    • Price
                                                      $31 to $50
                                                    • Cuisines
                                                      Contemporary French, Farm-to-table, Seafood
                                                    • Dining style
                                                      Casual Elegant
                                                    • Dress code
                                                      Smart Casual
                                                    • Parking details
                                                      Ample street parking and public lots within a half block of the restaurant.
                                                    • Public transit
                                                      RIPTA 60 Providence/Newport - Hope and State (Bristol)
                                                    • Payment Options
                                                      AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                    • Executive Chef
                                                      Jesse James
                                                    • Additional
                                                      Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                    • Website
                                                      http://www.lecentralbristol.net/
                                                    • Phone number
                                                      (401) 396-9965
                                                    • Private party facilities
                                                      Semi-private room and full restaurant available for private events/parties of 10-80 guests. Please email Sam at sam@lecentralbristol.net for booking inquiries.

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