Petit Robert Bistro Columbus Avenue

4.8

2713 Reviews

$31 to $50

French

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2 people

17 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 36 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

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.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French, Bistro, Traditional French
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–15:15 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–15:15 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–21:45 Fri, Sat 16:30–22:30
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
Area
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, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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Experiences

Unlimited Steak Frites
USD 39.00 per person
23 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2025
Sunday nights only. Join us for our unlimited steak frites night.
Fondue Night
USD 35.00 per person
19 Feb 2025 - 3 Apr 2025
Join us for a night of cheesy goodness and fun! Our cheese fondue will be served individually along with bread and vegetables.
Raclette Night
USD 35.00 per person
27 Feb 2025 - 20 Mar 2025
If you are a fan of melted cheese, raclette night is not one you'd like to miss. Served with potatoes & charcuteries to spread over.

Offers

$1 Oysters at PRB!
24 Feb 2025 - 28 Aug 2025
Mon - Thu - 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
One-dollar oysters are back at Petit Robert Bistro, from Monday - Thursday 4 PM-6 PM. Served with cocktail sauce and mignonette.

Popular dishes

Saumon FuméUSD 17.00
Smoked salmon, capers & pain grillé
Assiette de FromageUSD 20.00
Assorted French & local cheeses, marmelade, pistachios
Trio de Pâtés MaisonUSD 16.00
Chicken liver, country & rillettes
Planche de CharcuterieUSD 20.00
Salami, pâtés, Prosciutto di Parma, chorizo & mortadella
Escargots de BourgogneUSD 15.00
Six snails, garlic & parsley butter

Soupes & Salades

Add Protein to your salad: chicken +$6, salmon or tuna +$8

Soupe a l'Oignon GratineeUSD 15.00
Caramelized onions, croutons, cheese crust
Vegan Soupe du JourUSD 13.00
Please ask for today's chef ' vegetable selection
Salade d'Asperges GrilléesUSD 15.00
Grilled Asparagus, couscous tabbouleh, feta, pistachios, lemon vinaigrette
Salade NiçoiseUSD 19.00
Boston lettuce, tomato, cucumber, green beans, egg, tuna salad & olive

Potato Waffles

Potato WafflesUSD 20.00
Prosciutto, burrata, grain mustard; Smoked salmon, avocado purée, crème fraîche, herbs; Duck confit

Entrées

Steak & Egg*USD 28.00
Grilled chef 's choice cut, roasted potatoes sunny side up eggs. Bordelasise or Aux poivre sauce
Moules FritesUSD 27.00
P.E.I. mussels, white wine, fennel, saffron-tomato broth
Saumon Rôti*USD 32.00
Roasted salmon, ramps & spinach purée, couscous, fava beans & red pepper aioli

Oeufs & Sweet

Seared French Toast PuddingUSD 15.00
Warm French brioche, crème anglaise
Eggs Benedict*USD 16.00
Served with fries & salad. Choice of: canadian bacon, sautéed spinach
Quiche du JourUSD 16.00
Ask your server about today's special
OmelettesUSD 16.00
Served with fries & salad. Parisienne: tomatoes, mushrooms & cheese; Lyonnaise: tomatoes, bacon & onions; Espagnole: chorizo & bell peppers
Yogurt ParfaitUSD 13.00
Greek yogurt fresh berries & granola

Sandwiches

Bourguignon au FromageUSD 22.00
Braised short rib, cheese, caramelized onions, Dijon mustard salad & fries
PRB Burger*USD 18.00
Fresh ground beef, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, housemade pickles, salad & fries
Fresh Avocado Toast TartineUSD 16.00
Ricotta cheese, poached egg, tomato salad
Croque MonsieurUSD 14.00
Ham & cheese grill cheese sandwich with Bechamel sauce
Parisian Hot DogUSD 15.00
Baguettine, cheese, salad & fries

Huître*

Local Oysters, Mignonette
- SingleUSD 3.50
- Half DozenUSD 20.00

Viennoiseries

CroissantUSD 4.00
Pain au ChocolatUSD 4.00
Viennoiserie BasketUSD 10.00

Garnitures

French FriesUSD 8.00
Truffle FriesUSD 10.00
Sautéed SpinachUSD 11.00

Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice

Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice
- 8 ozUSD 7.00

Brunch Cocktails

Robert's Corpse ReviverUSD 14.00
Gin, Lillet Blanc, Chartreuse Jaune, Fresh Lemon Juice & Absinthe
PélicanUSD 14.00
Gin, Lemon Juice, Lavender Syrup & Prosecco
SycophanteUSD 14.00
Vodka, Passionfruit Purée, Lychee Juice, Pineapple Juice
TournevisUSD 14.00
Vodka, Elderflower Liqueur, Orange Juice
AltesseUSD 14.00
Gin, Grapefruit Liquor, Grapefruit Juice, Rosemary Syrup
NénupharUSD 14.00
Tequila, Dry Curaçao, Lime Juice, Red Wine Float
ChaleurUSD 14.00
Rye, Caramel Vodka, Baileys, Hot Coffee
MelopéeUSD 14.00
Vodka, Pomegranate Juice, Pineapple Juice

Featured Drinks

Vin Chaud (Mulled Wine)USD 13.00
Mimosa KitUSD 38.00

Bières et Cidres

Draught

Kronenbourg 1664 Lager, 5.5% ABVUSD 8.00
Fiddlehead I.P.A, 8 % ABVUSD 9.50
Kronenbourg, Blanc, Wheat, 5 % ABVUSD 8.00

Bottles

La Chouffe | Blonde, Strong Pale AleUSD 11.00
Orval | Trappist, Belgian Pale AleUSD 12.00
Weihenstephaner, HefeweizenUSD 9.00
Rothaus | Tannenzäpfle, PilsnerUSD 9.00
Clausthaler, Non-AlcoholiUSD 7.00
Miller | High Life, LagerUSD 7.00

Cider

Downeast, Hard Apple CiderUSD 8.00
Aval, Hard Apple CiderUSD 8.00

Cans

C.B.C, Flower Child I.P.AUSD 9.00
Oxbow, Farmhouse, Pale AleUSD 8.00
Truly, Hard SeltzerUSD 8.00

What 2,713 people are saying

Petit Robert Bistro Columbus Avenue reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Greater Boston
French
Boston
French

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Petit Robert Bistro on Columbus Avenue offers an authentic French experience with "delicious food" and "knowledgeable servers." The outdoor seating transports diners to a "European city," while the cozy interior provides a "warm, inviting atmosphere." Though the noise level can be high, it's a "neighborhood gem" perfect for brunch or dinner.

2,713 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner VIP
Greater Boston4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved the restaurant and the service! Loved the onion soup and mussels. Totally recommend
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston2 reviews
3.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Fondue was underwhelming and they sat us right next to the door so we kept getting blasted with cold air.
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alwayssearching VIP
Greater Boston21 reviews
3.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
During dine out Boston lunch choices limited Salmon Burger HORRIBLE dry inedible poor charcuterie presentation lame escargot Chocolate moose heavenly
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Lydia VIP
Greater Boston6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 4 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Petit Robert is my go to restaurant when I want a nice meal, great service and lovely atmosphere.
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PaulM
Greater Boston3 reviews
4.0
Dined on 28 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went for Dine Out Boston and were very pleased with the service , ambiance and menu. The only downside was that we had ordered Steak Frites and the steak was chewier than we expected. Otherwise it was a great night and we would recommend the dining experience.
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Sharon VIP
Greater Boston120 reviews
5.0
Dined on 27 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great experience! The food and service were excellent. An early reservation worked well during Dine Out week - by the time we left at 7:30, the place was packed and hopping! Petit Robert is a neighborhood gem!
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Michael
Greater Boston10 reviews
4.0
Dined on 27 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The food was solid and wait staff was helpful. I did the wine pairing which was okay. I thought the selections were a bit weak and I would rather pay a bit more and get full glasses with the pairing.
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richard
Charlotte1 review
5.0
Dined on 22 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely food with attentive service. They also did not snatch your plate away the minute you put your fork down as so many do. If you are looking for a lovely brunch place this is it.
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Jen
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on 20 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious French onion soup and pumpkin ravioli dinner! Very friendly staff and great French bistro ambiance. One of my favorite South End eateries!
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Lois VIP
Greater Boston39 reviews
5.0
Dined on 17 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely atmosphere. Food was outstanding. Best croissant. They had a special brunch day and we loved it. Will return.
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FAQs

Petit Robert Bistro Columbus Avenue offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Petit Robert Bistro Columbus Avenue also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 867-0600.