Bistro12

Per my observation, I could say this is a local spot for folks. I give full stars meaning 10/10 from service to food. The owner and the staff are so welcoming, friendly and communicative. The food is delicious. I was given 2 free dessert wine shots, which were quite sweet to me myself but I valued the hospitality. Though the complimentary bread and butter were quite hard and dry but they were nothing compared to all the above advantages. I'd probably come back another time to check out more. I'd recommend reservations in advance because it's not spacious. I was lucky enough to walk in with any wait ( I went by myself and on Sunday afternoon)

Every once in a while the time space continuum opens up for a delightful meal at a wonderful restaurant in an off the beaten track place. Last night it was Bistro12 in Tarrytown NY. Eggplant parm showed up n the menu along with pasta bolognese. Miguel the owner was beyond gracious and serenaded us with a short guitar riff. Idyllic.

One of the best restaurants I've visited in years. We were a large party sans reservations and they fit us in without missing a beat. The food was fresh and excellent. The Portugese salted cod was out of this world. Service was timely; clearly our waiter cared about representing the business well, as well as seeing to diverse needs at the table. He was responsive and accommodating, patient and pleasant when 4 people spoke to him at once (in other words, a saint). The owner (one of them) was terrific as well. Highly recommend this place!

Came to celebrate a birthday and it didn't disappoint. Everyone agreed food was delicious. Staff were courteous and professional. They sang happy birthday and helped make the celebration special. Thank you!!

We had lunch here and it was a good experience. The service was excellent—very friendly and attentive at all times. The atmosphere was pleasant and welcoming, making it a great spot for a relaxed meal. The pasta was delicious, not al dente, but the service made the visit worthwhile.

Met at the front door with a smile by Carlos and quickly seated. We shared a beet salad and enjoyed the bread. We each had a risotto, I had the seafood and my companion had the filet Mignon risotto. Had a delicious flan to cap it off!

Miguel and his team make this place amazing!!! A brasserie that makes you feel like your home!!! As it concerns the menu : every taste amazing too!!! Congrats to all of you!! Special to Miguel ❤️

Bistro 12 is one of the best restaurants in Westchester! The food is authentic, fresh and delicious! The ambience is warm and inviting… As an added bonus, the art on display is also phenomenal! Well done to Miguel and Manuel for this amazing gem. Five stars is not enough! Do not walk, RUN to this place!!!

As always a delight to dine at this restaurant on Main Street in Tarrytown. The staff and owners are delight open Tuesday-Sundays 1-8 Mondays they rest . Lovely quant ambiance clean establishment my girlfriend and I had a lovely lunch I ordered the rabbit which was tender and full of flavor ; my girlfriend had the short ribs which were perfectly done . We ode red a side of polenta which is delicious as always. Definitely a place to return to again and again .

There's a reason why after 8 years we returned... Bistro 12 is a true gem located in Tarrytown. The owner is extremely friendly (and check out his colorful artwork along the walls). The staff is friendly, the food is delicious. We found street parking easily and can't recommend this restaurant enough... go check it out!

The seafood risotto excellent! Service was great, the owner came to our table and played a song on a Mandolin, owners' personal artwork is on the walls and atmosphere is very cozy. Well worth visiting.

Another great evening at Bistro 12. MAKE A RESERVATION!!!! I won't bore you with our excellent dinner choices because everything you've already read is completely true! But this time we actually saved room for dessert and ordered the chocolate mousse cake and limoncello pie. Both were PHENOMENAL! (And I don't usually rave about desserts because I could make most of them better at home.) These were worthy and made with love . The owners make you feel like you're spending a meal at their home in Portugal. They are gracious and generous. You never feel rushed. We ordered 2 glasses of dessert wine (there were 4 of us at the table.) Soon after the two glasses came, the owner smiled and dropped off the rest of the bottle (about half filled) and two more glasses Make sure to mention if you're celebrating something special. I won't spoil the surprise, but it'll make your special evening even more special!

This place has a charming appearance. The total package here was excellent. The establishment's values show in meal preparation and staff behavior. Team members delivered exceptional interactions. We'll return without much delay.

Disappointed, we had high hopes. The fresh bread and squash soup were very good, but the entree was like 'the emperor's new clothes' devoid of spice or flavor. I've been to Italy and know that simplicity can be great, but this was ridiculous, practically naked piece of fish. We couldn't believe it. Staff was nice and we enjoyed the art.

The food is excellent, fresh and cooked correctly with excellent flavor. I did not think anything was frozen. Owner present and accommodating.

Been meaning to try Bistro 12 for awhile now however hadn't gotten to because of my kid. Went out for my birthday awhile back and finally got to. Not sure why walking by it so many times that I thought it was bigger. Very nice inside with paintings etc, however also very tiny. Reminds me of a restaurant in the village. Service is very friendly and on point, which is definitely an advantage of a smaller place as they can see everything and anticipate. They are also very used to folks walking across the street to a show, so they were on point with the timing; this made is feel even more so like a place from the city. I got a negroni which was well made. Menu is interesting, however we kept it simple and got a beet salad. This is something we order a lot, and this was a very good version. I got the capellini with shrimp, lobster, crab and arugula in a white wine sauce. This was interesting as it was more of a broth than a garlic/oil heavy rendition, however it was very good. They were generous with all of the seafood, so combined with soaking up the broth it ended up being on the heavy side. Kind of wish they used Maine lobster to differentiate more from the crab (even if it meant less meat) however that's a minor gripe. My wife got the eggplant parm and loved it. Would've liked to get dessert, however we were on a schedule. Needed a reliable Italian place in town with a versatile menu, and this fits the bill. They also take reservations unlike most other places on this drag, which is great if you've a parent who doesn't get out much. Will be back!

Delicious food and great service! Had the filet mignon in whiskey sauce with shiitake, and I finished every bite.

Delightful place run by delightful people. We chose it for our wedding anniversary and were treated royally.

This place is terrific. The food is absolutely amazing as as well as the service and ambience. The music, the paintings on the wall the presentation of the food and the servers are all top notch. If you're in Tarrytown, don't miss out.

My wife and I love it here!, staff was exceptionally friendly and efficient. Menu was unique and diverse and food was delicious.

Fabulous restaurant located right across the street from the Terrytown music Hall. We didn't have a reservation but went quite early, so the restaurant was still empty. By the time we left, every table was occupied. I noticed people simply walking by to say hello to the owners/proprietors. Clearly, these folks are established in the neighborhood and certainly very well liked. The menu is eclectic and has Portuguese, Italian and French influenced options. My only reservation was that "rabbit" was on the menu. That's a hard "no" since I had a pet bunny and he was my soulmate. Just can't eat rabbit and often don't even go to restaurants that have bun bun on the menu. But, I hadn't examined the menu prior to going...and ultimately glad we chose Bistro 12. Great service, delicious food. I had an arugula salad and followed up with a delicious, light seafood-lemon based pasta dish. The mix of lobster, shrimp and scallops were chopped into small pieces and the lemon sauce perfectly complimented the thin pasta. The bread and butter alone-I could make a meal out of that! Crusty on the outside...hot and perfectly bready on the inside...I stopped myself after 2 pieces. It wasn't easy. Others at the table had beet salad, butternut squash soup, bolognese and seafood risotto. Rave reviews. Excellent quality food-I'm definitely going back.

Seeing a concert and searched for a nearby dining spot. This showed up with great reviews and directly across the street from the Music Hall. In summary - what a gem! Great food and service. Cozy. Do try this - you will not be disappointed. Damages for 2 appetizers, 2 entrees, one dessert, 2 cocktails, 2 glasses of wine, and holiday tip were $200. A bargain. They served a leisurely meal in 1.25 hours allowing us enough time to walk across the street for the show. Food 5/5 Service 5/5 Value 5/5 Cleanliness 5/5 Noise 3/5 (tight quarters but froendly diners) Decor 4/5

I came here with my boyfriend and his parents. We made reservations in advance. We were seated right away by the window-the best seat in the house! They started by taking our drink order and then served us warm bread with butter. So delicious! I ordered the monkfish curry while the rest of the group ordered the chicken and chicken with artichoke. I would say no one person absolutely loved their meal but it was all quality and tasty. Our server was a sweetheart.

Attractive menu, well prepared and consistent. Service is welcoming, relaxed and just fine. Watch out, may become a favorite!

I LOVE everything about this restaurant. I have been there several times and it has been consistently great. The vibe is so welcoming, warm and unpretentious. The owners and staff treat customers like if they were hosting someone in their home. Food is delicious, generous portions, desserts are amazing!

Doesn't look like much, small storefront on a busy street full of restaurants - but inside it's a different story! Decorated with guitars and Portuguese pottery, artwork (for sale, I think), and a full bar at the back of the seating area, it's an intimate space. Friends chose the place but hadn't been there before either, so 4 of us didn't know what to expect but the menu looked good. They'd made a 5:30 res but our train got in early, so we were just the 2nd table seated that midweek evening. An hour or so later, every table was filled. My husband and I shared the arugula endive salad w apple slices and walnuts ($3 upcharge to split the salad) and our friends shared the Caesar. Very good salads. The bread and butter served at the table was excellent! Full bar, but one friend had an individual bottle of Prosecco, her husband had scotch, mine had wine, and I had a beer. And then...the food! The menu's mixed, mainly Italian and Portuguese, some Greek or Spanish (to my mind, that's the grilled octopus), and steakhouse. I chose the branzino livornese, different from the livornese I've had before, and excellent. I got a lovely fillet of fish topped with capers and a bit of the delicious sauce; a side of very fresh steamed zucchini and carrots; and a small white or red potato halved; with just enough sauce on the plate to be tasted and enjoyed but it didn't drown the food. I dipped some bread in to sop up a little sauce when I was finished eating. My husband had the seafood over linguine and he was really happy with the generous portion of seafood! Our friend had the cheese ravioli which he finished and loved, and his spouse really loved her chicken francese. Portions were satisfying but we didn't leave uncomfortably stuffed. I'd promised myself I wouldn't have dessert - but when I saw flan on the menu I conveniently disregarded my promise! Yum! As we left, one of the gentlemen who seem to be the owners came outside with us and told us that all the artwork inside was painted by him! When I asked, he told me he's originally from Madeira Island, off the coast of North Africa, but he's Portuguese. Charming man, and he and the other gentleman strummed guitars as they sang happy birthday to a patron at another table. It was just a delightful evening! Restaurant meals are expensive these days, but we don't mind it as much if we feel we're getting what we pay for. We most definitely enjoyed the food, the service, and the ambiance. If and when I ever get up to Tarrytown again, I'd willingly go to Bistro 12 again!

Bistro 12 is our super favorite restaurant in Tarrytown! The food is always super fresh & delicious. My husband loves their lobster bisque and the seafood risotto ( but they are each so rich that he has to decide which one to have that evening). I love all the shrimp dishes as well as the branzino-I'm never disappointed. Service is both friendly and efficient. And the owners!!! Enjoy all the paintings lining the walls-all painted by Miguel. Love a little music -again thank Miguel and his ukulele. Love dessert-their flan is the best we've ever had anywhere! You will leave feeling sated, happy and loved!

Ok- where do I begin? I don't know because there's so much I can't honestly choose where to begin at this Main St, Tarrytown box-feel restaurant. But while most people hate to stand around, we were really in the sidelines and looking at a packed-house, semi socially-distant place waiting for a table. Hubs thought this wasn't so bad. Our guesstimated 7:45 reservation was so poorly managed, we ended standing up with my weak red Sangria while hubs enjoyed his Jack neat in the hallway til 8:20 when we finally sat. Hubs saw the positives in all this- I just wanted to get the hell out. The owner was extremely sympathetic though and checked on us every chance he got. He went above and beyond but let me spare you the antics. Since he noticed my frustration, we nonetheless appreciated the first drink on the house while we cackled. Like I said- this isn't the normal waiting for a table experience. So where do I begin? When a party of 4 finally wrapped up with their snail-paced 2+hour dinner, that table was cleaned and fully draped with a new tablecloth for us. Thank goodness we sat by the wall creating a 6' distance from the next table. Service was very pleasant and Miguel the owner- again made sure we were taken care of. Our $16 Grilled Octopus on dressed Escarole was so delectable- but for the price, we expected a bigger tentacle instead of just two measly slices and Arugula+Walnut+Apple Salad was good. My Stewed Branzino was tasty and hubs thought his Risotto with chunky, cut up Filet Mignon pieces was good- but "different". A bad situation can be good or a bad situation can be bad. It's just in the delivery. Outside of the 35 minutes we waited standing up and holding up the walls, from the time we literally sat down, ordered our appetizers, drinks, entrees and the time we put on our coats, was a bit over an hour. You'd think we rushed with our dinner- but we didn't. Don't worry about 'wolfing down your food' or think like you have to beat the clock because you don't need to do that. We enjoyed our meals accordingly timed AND we were here for a little over an hour. There were people here (as the owner told us) who had been sitting for more than 2+hrs. What the hell? This isn't your house! So to all patrons who'd love and want to desperately lounge for hours on end..... THESE ARE COVID TIMES people, eat your food, be considerate and get the fuck out. And to Bistro 12 owner: PLEASE implement a 90-minute time limit.

Excellent food, tremendous service. Ambiance was quite lovely. Only minor complaint was that it was cold near the window, but it didn't bother me. Quite reasonably priced as well.

The food is always good and the service is even better. Miguel and staff are fabulous. Love this restaurant.

Lovely experience tonight at Bistro 12. Succulent, tender grilled octopus; split the small portion as an appetizer. The halibut was superb, as were the accompanying vegetable medley, sautéed to perfection in a light and savory sauce. The branzino was equally delicious, cooked perfectly. Topped off the meal with the Molotov dessert, a merengue topped with toasted almonds and a caramel sauce. It was like eating a cloud, light and sweet. The place was packed but service was brisk and gracious. Just passing through but wish we lived closer, we'd be here often!

Very fresh and flavorful. The enchiladas verdes and beef burrito were delicious. We enjoyed the fresh guacamole. Would definitely go again.

Coworkers & I stepped in for lunch on Friday mid-February. No other patrons present the entire time (hmm). Staff greeted us with a smiling welcome and sat us with waters and warm bread immediately. Space is small and cozy, with pressed white table cloth settings and intimate ambiance. We ordered : Apps - Grilled Octopus - overly salty for my pallet but good overall. Lobster bisque - coworkers said it was underwhelming and on the watery side House salad - beautifully presented and tasted just as good. Entrees - Seafood risotto - overly salty, had good amount of seafood pieces, can use a bit more seasoning Ravioli w/truffle mushroom and white sauce - tasty, creamy, soft, and hit the spot! Penn a la vodka w/ chicken - soft, just the right amount of sauce, thin sliced white meat chicken - also yummy. Dessert - Portuguese pudding - actually flan, and I'm not a flan fan, but this one makes me consider to be one Carrot cake - fluffy, not so sweet, tasty but too many raisins. Lemon cake - must try! Almond cake - just the right amount of sponge texture, fluffy, and Suttle almond flavor - a winner. All in all its a good place to take it up a level in your dining experience. Definitely a good place for formal dinner, dates, etc. The salt level on their risotto can kill your appetite. We've asked about the salt level to staff and I think they gave the carrot cake on the house for that. The warm bread offered is a nice touch but not worth the calories in terms of taste. Price to portion ratio is a bit on the disappointing side. I had my doubts of this place from the reviews and wanted to give 3 stars but they get a pass in my books - mainly because of their desserts!

Everything is delicious!! Judging by the clientele and how packed this place was, it's evident they know what they're doing. Great atmosphere, fine food and drink. Wait staff and host weee very attentive and personal with every table. Will be back!

Friends recommended Bistro 12 so we tried it last night. It's a perfect little spot. We tried the codfish croquettes that were pillowy and flavorful, the arugula and endive salad which was perfectly dressed and plentiful, and two pasta dishes both freshly made, one had a lighter tomato sauce and the other a bolognese that was hearty. Service was timely, engaged and friendly. I want to again tonight.

Extremely conflicted on what rating to assign. The food merits a 4 at least. The employees rate a 3 or solid 1. So what went wrong and ruined this dinner? I don't need to explain or justify the COVID precautions I'm taking currently to anyone. My waiter brought it up a couple times but wasn't overly pushy about it. Toward the end of my meal, a different waiter who I had had no previous interactions with came up to me and started lecturing me about how I'm wrong. WTF. What made this idiot think that was an ok thing to do to a guest? I almost wanted to leave without paying with that level of disrespect. At this point I feel like the food doesn't matter. It's some of the better food I've had in my 1 day in the Hudson Valley so far, but the staff interactions completely killed it for me.

Warm, friendly service and delicious food. Great spot if you are going to the Music Hall across the street.

Wonderful service and good food, although not outstanding for me. The big disappointment for our table and the reason for 2 stars was that we have a severe dairy allergy with one of our guests and we asked the waitperson repeatedly if certain dishes had dairy. Not only did the staff say one of the dishes did not have dairy when it clearly had butter sauce (we are confident that they washed that chicken entree when this was pointed out and merely re-served it) but served us clams with dairy in the broth and told us that there was no dairy in that dish. My guest was and is still sick from yesterday's meal. Her allergies are severe. It was very disappointing. If the restaurant cannot prepare non dairy, please let us know - please do not guess your answers - and we will find another place to eat. We understand that this is an inconvenience and understand that we may not be able to eat in your restaurant. Even a teaspoon of dairy or something like using a spatula that flipped a butter based omelet, is enough for my guest to be sick for days. The meal was certainly not worth this. The desserts - especially the Limoncello cake - were very good.

Cozy and comfortable Bistro 12 is a great dinner spot before a show. A recent visit left us smiling as the staff here more than cares about their guests. Shared appetizers arrived on separate plates. Utensils were replaced with each dish. Specialty orders are professionally explained in detail. Suggested wine order worked and a dessert wine bottle was left on the table (no it was not finished). A family type atmosphere surrounds this quaint dining establishment. The food lived up to the service... Appetizers included the Burrata with Black Truffle and Tomato - the cheese was wonderfully fresh and tasteful - and the Cod Fish Cake which was another shared winner. Our main selections were the Filet of Branzino with vegetables and the fish special "Salt Cod Fillet". Both selections were satisfying. Our desserts included Carrot Cake (good but better elsewhere) and a fine Almond Cake. Our now and forever dinner venue before visiting the Tarrytown Music Hall.

Nice experience. It was very quiet on a Saturday afternoon - nice ambiance, great/friendly service, and delicious food. I'd definitely come back. Preferred my husband's pasta with duck confit over my short rib/tagliatelle, but everything was fresh and great. I actually loved the salad with arugula/endive/walnuts/lemon dressing. I don't know how I loved it so much, because it was just a salad, but it was so so delicious! Liked the butternut soup as well.

Find this local gem while we were visiting our kids. A storefront restaurant serving European food. Just wanted a little bit since we flew in and had a late lunch. I tried the Grilled Octopus, Garlic /Oil and Escarole and Fried Calamari with Tomato Sauce. Both very good. My wife ordered the Butternut Squash Soup and the Eggplant Rollatini. She thought the soup was on the light side. Miguel , the owner who comes from Portugal's Madeira Islands is consistently over seeing the dining room and talking with diners. Even plays the ukulele. Both very good food and service.

My wife and I dined here on Thursday. We both agreed that this is arguably the best restaurant we have visited within the past few years . Service was stellar, atmosphere family friendly and the food was scrumptious yet original. I had the seafood risotto while my wife had one of their signature chicken specials. Both dishes complimented our white wine selection while we can't wait to come back and try out their other menu selections. This European trattoria has a cozy family vibe and service that feels like I'm in a warm family setting on a cozy holiday. Bistro 12 deserves 12 stars

Went last night (Thursday). The place had a nice crowd and warm atmosphere. Staff is very nice. We had the grilled octopus which was done to perfection!! and a crab salad for apps. For our entrées we had an order of Bronzino in a delicious-wine sauce with capers, and an order of the liver. I'm not a fan of liver, but it tasted pretty good for liver.

Terrible experience. Travelled so far to have food at this restaurant. Ordered salt cod and wine & got a long hair in salt cod. Showed to waiter and he threatened me to leave the restaurant. Spoiled the evening. Please avoid to have an embarrassing experience with your family.

Found this on day trip via Yelp!Great food, lovely proprietor and staff. Highly recommend! Everything was fresh and delicious!

The Food and service is phenomenon . The flan was a hit and the chocolate mouse cake as well .

The food is absolutely delicious! The restaurant has a cozy atmosphere with great service. Although it's on the pricier side, the food is worth it.

Food was amazing from appetizers to dessert! Service was just as good. Great experience, will definitely return.

I've been here numerous times! Hard to get a walk up table Saturday evening so I recommend making a reservation. If you're so lucky to get a table, the apps are delicious! The Calamari marinara is delicious! The croquets were not my favorite ...the duck confit is delicious as well as the salmon is super fresh. What makes this place great are the workers! The workers and owners are so happy and they will always give you an extra pour/drink! Also the owner loves playing his guitar! Amazing site during the summer when you're seated outside. Highly recommend!

I usually visit the same restaurants in Tarrytown but it was Mother's Day and I decided to try this place and what a pleasant surprise. They were very busy but were able to set a table for us almost immediately. It is a small but very cozy place decorated with paintings( the owner is the artist) and an a full bar on the back . The couple next to us ( very friendly) are frequent customers a suggested few dishes. We order the linguine with seafood food ( more sea food than pasta) and they were delicious. When we walk out the owner introduced himself and sang for me. I am glad I tried this place and I can't wait to go back.

I ate here a dew years ago. The food and service were great. I plan on going back. They book up fast so make reservations.

Our first time here (visiting from out of town). Wonderful experience. Great staff, great food. Even the veg were well cooked. Expensive, but worth it for a great night out.

Big disappointment - we were excited to try this place but won't be going back. All the dishes were poorly executed, almost as if the chef was out an they were giving the dishwasher a shot. Liked the ambience and owner/host but really can't recommend - all the food was bad.

We came to Bistro 12 on a Saturday night. They were pretty full for outdoor seating. We ordered the white wine sangria and lemon drop martini to start. They were very refreshing. The sangria tasted very sweet and had lots of fruit. The lemon drop martini was super refreshing especially during the summer. We got a side of warm bread and butter to start. Then, we ordered the Caesar Salad, Tagliatelle all's bolongnese, and Ravioli w cream truffle, which was a weekly special. The Caesar Salad was delicious. Bistro 12 includes two slices of anchovies which is something I have never had with my Caesar Salad! I liked the salty fish but I know bf doesn't enjoy it so he gave his fish to me. More for me! I got the Ravioli with Cream Truffle oil which was a part of their weekly special. I'm not usually a huge fan of truffle because I think it can be too overpowering but Bistro 12 had a perfect balance between truffle oil and white sauce. Very buttery and delicious! The bolognese was good as well. Overall, pretty nice Italian restaurant. Tarrytown shuts down Main Street so the restaurants can gain more outdoor seating.

We went here for dinner before a show at the Music Hall on Saturday evening. What a fantastic experience! We were warmly and personally greeted by the owner at the door. Beautiful cozy setting with original artwork by the owner lining the walls. The entire staff is mature and thoroughly professional, the perfect blend of attentive without being intrusive. We started with a shared appetizer, which was thoughtfully split onto two plates by the staff - that's a first and very impressive. We had a pasta and a meat entree, both of which were fantastic. Finished with a shared dessert, which was again split for us. The owner circulates through the restaurant talking with everyone and pretty soon you feel right at home. Just a wonderful experience and we we be back without a doubt. Well done, Bistro 12!!

Fantastic- a true bistro. Cozy and warm. We were welcomed with genuine friendliness and felt right 'at home'. Very attentive service, yet relaxed. The food recommendation I got (Seafood capellini) was fantastic. The seafood tasted extremely fresh and sweet, and the sauce was delicious. The bread had a fantastic crust. Also loved the Tartufo for dessert. If I lived nearby, I would make this a regular stop.

Perhaps the best restaurant in Westchester. We celebrated my wife's birthday with wonderful salads (Arugula and Caesar). My wife had the braised rabbit which she could not stop raving about. I had chicken francese with the best lemon caper sauce I have had. We ended with a flan that was wonderful and very caramelly. This is the third time I have been there with each meal, always different, excellent. The meal is enhanced by the incredibly attentive owner and wait staff. Their personal touch was much appreciated.