Bistro du Midi
French restaurant · Downtown
272 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116
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Highlights
French bistro with Public Garden views, serving refined fare
French bistro with Public Garden views, serving refined fare
"Who says you need water or a skyline to make for a great view? Bistro du Midi looks out onto Boston’s lovely Public Garden." - Erika Adams
"There are a lot of French restaurants in the neighborhood, but with a dining room overlooking the public garden upstairs, a casual bistro at street level, and a menu with things like duck breast served with cherry duck jus, Bistro du Midi is our favorite. It’s pricey and fancy, but absolutely worth it for a special occasion, or any time you want to look out at the garden while eating kobe lamb carpaccio. Get access to exclusive reservations at this spot with Chase Sapphire Reserve. New cardmembers get $300 in annual dining statement credits." - joel ang, dan secatore
"If your last-minute meal needs to be a little fancy because, say, your friend just found out she’s the last-remaining heir to small European principality where the national pastimes are sitting on verandas and laundering money, head to Bistro du Midi. With leather booths, a fireplace and windows overlooking the Public Garden, the dining room feels like one of those $15,000 a night hotel suites that Oprah stays in, and the French seafood menu is perfect for preparing your friend for summers spent on Mediterranean estates. Get access to exclusive reservations at this spot with Chase Sapphire Reserve. New cardmembers get $300 in annual dining statement credits." - dan secatore
"A French restaurant that overlooks the Public Garden is about as classy as Boston gets. But Bistro Du Midi has two different dining rooms, each doing their own thing. So if you’re with someone who has a preferred pin stripe width, head upstairs to the dining room filled with candles and original artwork. If you want to keep things more casual, head to the bistro downstairs. Either way, you’ll get a very good French menu filled with seafood, terrines, and a good prime beef burger. Get access to exclusive reservations at this spot with Chase Sapphire Reserve. New cardmembers get $300 in annual dining statement credits." - dan secatore
"It can be difficult to find a true Provençale restaurant in Boston that doesn't veer too closely to heavy-handed brasserie fare, but Bistro du Midi hits the mark—and throws in some coastal New England for good measure. The heirloom beets Lyonnaise with lardons and poached egg are almost too pretty too eat, and the sourdough crusted halibut comes in a heavenly lemongrass emulsion. If you can, spring for the elegant seven-course tasting menu with wine pairings—c'est superbe." - Todd Plummer, Shannon McMahon
