C'est Si Bon! Bistro+Vins

A charming little French restaurant with excellent service and thoughtful wine pairing recommendations. The escargot was rich and flavorful, cooked with mushrooms. The lamb was perfectly prepared, and the wild-caught cod had a delicate coconut flavor. Prices are very reasonable. What a wonderful dining experience!

This place has a chic and cozy atmosphere, perfect for celebrating special occasions. We celebrated my husband's birthday here. We chose the Decouverte Pour Deux - Tasting for Two ($154) course, and I had the Peach Bellini cocktail ($15)🍸while my husband enjoyed the Prefixe Wine pairing ($42)🍷. Everything, from the appearance to the taste, was wonderful. The prices were affordable for French cuisine, offering excellent value for the quality provided. We enjoyed the food and ambiance with all our senses and had a truly memorable and delightful time, losing track of time in the process.🥰

Beautiful experience. In layman's terms: 3 wines, fresh and bright salad, local fresh catch with complimentary flavor encoutrements, chocolate mouse. Just lovely.

Absolute gem. John is a delightful host to spend your evening with. The food, wonderful. We tried the Découverte pour deux, and couldn’t recommend it more. It’s rare to have such a pleasant, un rushed evening in the states to enjoy your company over great food, wine and ambiance; and that’s exactly what we experienced at c’est si bon with John. Plenty of nice wines to choose from, highly recommend simply asking for a recommendation to pair with your chosen meal. Don’t sleep on the crepe for dessert, as authentic as I have had outside of France - in fact it felt like we were back :) Highly recommend, and we will certainly return.

This intimate spot is my favorite place for any date night. Wish I have more pics, but we were just in the present moment. To top it off, it’s like a 3 minute walk from home for us. Food is made to perfection and wine selections are all great. The owner is so helpful and treats everyone like a client and we love that! Although the space is intimate, we didn’t feel uncomfortable. Such a sweet little spot that we will always return.

Dining at C'est Si Bon! was an absolute pleasure. John (the proprietor and owner) and his sommelier Nels were the best. The food was exceptional, we chose the tasting menu which showcased the best and most popular dishes on the menu allowing us a to sample a vast array of different foods. The dining service was impeccable. John and Nels made it feel much like dining with old friends instead of the usual restaurant experience. We were there early in the evening, and it wasn't too busy but I suspect this personalized service extends to dozen or so tables that surround the well kept bar. We enjoyed a couple of cocktails followed by some impeccably curated wines from France. It was certainly a night to remember, and one that that we'd recommend to anyone wanting a fine dining experience. We'll be back! Thanks John and Nels and the folks in the back who cooked up our lovely bites and tastes.

I can't believe I am just now discovering this place. We had a wonderful meal of foie gras appetizer and famous cheese puff pastry appetizer and the pork in wine sauce special. Prices were reasonable . I will be back!

6/5. Fabulous, mate! The moment I walk in I know I was in the right place. The kitchen and the dining area is not separate so you can actually smells the food and it’s really good. Atmosphere is absolutely perfect, what a nice little place you can enjoy with your best friend, family, or a nice date place. Take your date here absolutely will be a good options. For drinks, we have couple wines and drinks it’s actually pretty good, sadly it’s not tons of options on the menu for the drinks. Menus it’s actually not big but definitely have something good on there. The dishes we have it’s really good, nice flavor, and right amount. The most surprised part is the dessert! Holy moly. The crepes are actually made by the owner in the bar you can actually see it and smells it and it turns out totally different than I expected. I thought it would be really sweet or so but actually it’s not. Nice layer with the lemon sauce inside, however it’s not sour, really great! And the clafoute are obviously great! It’s not sweet and have some of the milky taste but not heavy at all! Come on friends. Come to this place!

Came here for my anniversary dinner, could not have been more satisfied. The food was impeccably plated and flavorful, while not making me feel heavy afterwards. The wine pairings were great too. I don't think you can go wrong with anything on the menu. The ambiance was so comforting--I'd describe the whole place as charming. The tables are set up so conversations between guests are common, and we had a wonderful conversation with an elderly couple who were regulars here.

My wife and I come here for special occasions and last night we celebrated her birthday! As always, the service was excellent, food was impeccable, atmosphere was cozy, and a very enjoyable experience. It is a small place which only adds to the intimacy of service and atmosphere. The owner is a great guy who is very knowledgeable in all his dishes and wines which were incredible as well! We love C'est Si Bon and will continue to come here everytime we want to celebrate something at a special place!

I really liked the French bistro style restaurant of the place, small, quaint, intimate. I do agree with some of the other reviews that the place is a bit smoky and could use a better hood. We were right by the kitchen, so could have been the issue. We did the tasting menu and it was very reasonably priced for a tasting menu, but then it came out and you had to share every dish including soup which I thought was a little odd. Some items were shareable while some items I felt were strange to share for example a salad. My opinion would be to make smaller portions vs sharing. I was with my husband, so not a big deal, we just thought if it were a first date we would not recommend the tasting menu. Great wines and I would definitely go back for a nibble and wine. Service was good mainly because we were the first people in. I saw them turning many people away. If you come be prepared it is more an experience and grazing vs a quick bite.

Such a wonderful, intimate restaurant. I don't know why I don't see it written up in more places! The wine selection is always stellar and the food is rich. The restaurant owner is really passionate about all their offerings, he is extremely helpful with pairings and understanding the menu. This is a birthday spot for us every year, we look forward to coming back!

It's cozy as hell and the owner is there greeting and talking to every customer. The food is classically French and delicious even when it's ingredients you might not normally like. They make everyone feel important who comes through the door.

We have been satisfied customers since 2018 and have dined in and COVID take away more than a dozen times. Jon and his crew has never disappointed. Yes there have been highs and lows with the lows never derailing. This small classic French Bistro accommodates 22 per seating on a packed night. Reservations are a must. Tonight there three parties who were repeat customers think they can show up on a Friday at 7pm and expect there are open seats. We were fortunate to benefit from a new menu that consistently plays on classic French bistro faire based on fresh and seasonal ingredient's. Love to find the comforts of a classic baguette, pate, fresh greens and flavorful entree offerings. The wine list changes weekly and I would recommend allowing John to pair your wines with your order. We settled on Baguette, Fresh Greens, Scallops, salmon and friendly banter with staff. Once again not a disappointing night out.

Came here for the first time for a birthday dinner and probably had the best, overall dining experience of my life!. A lovely, intimate dining space overseen by a charming and attentive owner. The food was excellent and the wine pairings spot on. The owner, John, was simply charming. We sat in the corner table by the kitchen and has great interactions with both chefs, as well as another diner at a neighboring table. Everything about the evening was superb. Highly recommended is truly an understatement here!

Amazing fresh bread to accompany the escargot. Delicious buttery fish and the duck was cooked perfectly.

My top recommendation for Portland! Every time my family comes to town they ask to book reservations as soon as they book their flights. The owner John puts so much care into his restaurant and provides a welcoming environment. Chef always puts out the best food and I'm always in awe of what he creates as a 1 man team in such a small space. Very interesting international wines on the menu and fun cocktails. In true European style, this dining experience usually lasts a couple of hours. So be prepared to sit and enjoy your food and your company. The cheese bon bons are a must have!! I am a big fan of the duck and my mother can't go without having the chocolate mouse dessert.

My friend and I had a great experience. The owner and chef were very diligent about offering us plentiful options for our gluten and vegan needs. Great wine pairings as well!

Had the 10 course meal last night that was just amazing including such items as scallops, salmon and steak. The food was incredible and John was such a GREAT host! If you haven't tried this place it is a must! Such a nice small spot that is worth the stop!

The food is decent and the wine was good, but the dining room gets very smoky. The restaurant shares a (poorly ventilated) building with a pizza restaurant that uses a wood fired oven. Even with a 5:30pm reservation, my eyes were burning halfway through our meal. I won't go back unless they move locations or get the ventilation sorted out.

Warm friendly bistro place with great service and great food. It's small and intimate .. great place to grab some food and wine .. the staff go the extra mile. Recommended!

Wonderful experience from service, to food and to atmosphere. Three of us had the tasting menu and wine pairings. We will be back. John, the owner, was engaging and made our entire first time experience so enjoyable that we will make this a regular go-to place.

First, the ambiance is really lovely - small, cozy, quaint. We happened to have our reservation on an evening when there was only one person running the show - I think it was the owner, so service was very slow, however polite. We tasted some nice wines, about $15 a glass, and were given at least one glass each that was not billed. The problem is the food was bad. One dish raised up to mediocre, but otherwise dry, poorly cooked, boring food. Even the fois gras was poorly cooked a little fried crisp in its puff cup. Worst confit Ive ever had in my life- a dry duck quarter that seemed like it was frozen and reheated in an air fryer. How does duck confit end up dry? Recommend as a place to have some wine. Otherwise avoid until they get a chef.

Came here for our anniversary meal while visiting Portland, the food was amazing! As was the service. The drink pairings were perfect (great Nebbiolo) and our favorite entree was the leg of lamb. The chef came by to talk with us after and it just felt like we were treated well here, lots of personal touches (e.g. noticing I'm a lefty when setting the table). It's a charming restaurant that seats about 12 people. Great ambiance, we will definitely be back.

This has been the most exquisite meal we've had in quite some time!! Unique warm and beautiful interior and extremely delicious menu items on top of it all. The service is absolutely exceptional. A full house with one server and the chef and we felt well tended to. We started off with the Savoyard cheese bonbon and what arrived was what looked like a delicate peony flower with a warm cheese interior. Drinks were fantastic as well. Try the French 68 and the Pan Seared Sablefish if it's still on their menu.

Had a very intimate New Year's Eve dinner here and would recommend this restaurant over and over again. I felt like I had stepped into a small restaurant in France. The seating is small and intimate and the chef cooking can be seen by the diners. (I love le pigeon and have had many dinners there but this was much more intimate of an ambience) We had a bottle of wine recommended by the owner (who also was serving on a holiday night), we started with oysters on the half shell, a beet salad, cheese bon bons (a delicious pastry filled with cheese), and for the main course we had prime rib and mussels. We finished with a chocolate mousse. The meal was absolutely magical. So happy we spent our last dinner of 2021 here. Also the owner is so kind and personable and made our night truly memorable. We will be back!

Why is this place so perfect? Before i walked in I looked at the front and was like this place is tiny! But it was tiny and cute and intimate! I love everything about this place from the food to the service! We had reservations and had the whole part of the bar to ourself! The owner i believe was so about his menu and knew every little thing about it and i loved it! I literally got excited about the dishes we ordered as he spoke! All the food was soooooo gooooood! Even tho we didn't order the crepes we could see him making them in front of us! He was also very generous and let us try his favorite wine! It was so good i had to ask what it was and i do not like wine at all! I can't wait to come back and try the other dishes! This is definelty my new favorite spot :) PS: If you're looking for a good foie gras, this is the place! It's absolutely amazing!

Really wanted this to be a nice night out, but I couldn't have been more disappointed with this place. We were celebrating a birthday and ordered from the Prefix menu, did the wine pairings...Our reservation was for 7pm and it took us nearly 3 hours to get through all of our meal because of poor service. I admit to being impatient at times but I think this was an unreasonable amount and I'm glad we didn't have any other plans after. By hour 2 I was considering just squaring up the tab where we were and going home. They seemed short- staffed (I saw a total of 3 people working) but I also don't think the place could have accommodated more staff because it was so tiny. What's worse is when the food did come out I found it all to be incredibly bland.

food was beautifully presented and delicious. Service on point and ambience was perfect.

I was going between this place and another of my food itinerary, and I am still not sure if I made the right choice. The place itself is very tiny, but also cute. We ordered a cheese bonbon, fish and steak dish. The cheese bonbon was pretty good and the star of the three items. My steak was cooked correctly, but was lacking in flavor. The same with my friends dish. Salt could have gone a long way. For dessert we chose the mousse but it too was a little underwhelming in richness. After while being such a small space, it started to fill up with smoke from the kitchen to the point my eyes started burning. Overall the service was decent, but I got a vibe that regulars might be treated a bit differently. Not great, far from bad. I think it will be a one stop for me based on cost vs. portion and the space.

This is as good as it gets when replicating urban France (or Montreal) ... lovely owner and staff, excellent cooking, and intimate. Whether in for a 30 minute bite or a 3.5 hour extravaganza, you owe it to yourself to enjoy this gem in the heart of the inner east side.

It's Wife N's birthday this week (and our 29th "dating" anniversary), and we decided to make it a special Friday night and head out to a place we hadn't yet tried, C'est Si Bon in inner NE Portland. Arriving for our 8:00 reservation, the place appeared pretty packed. The general look of the place meets what I would call a "hole in the wall"--seating for perhaps 30-40 total if packed in like sardines, this may not be a place for extreme introverts or those who have anti-social tendencies. Spacing is "intimate" and cozy. That all said, we were seated at our table near the door and presented with the menus. The menu reads like a fine list of French-inspired dishes and wine pairings and everything on it looked amazing. We really truly wanted to order every item on the menu, it all looked that good. But alas, while the spirit was willing, the wallet was weak, and we forced ourselves to narrow our selections to what would be considered a reasonable amount of food for two. Owner John came by and personally took our orders and explained each dish to us as we ordered it. We told him we intended to share everything, and he immediately worked out a course where each dish (prior to the mains) was timed and brought separately so we could enjoy them in succession. Starting off, we had the fois gras. We're both total suckers for a good fois gras, and this one most definitely did not disappoint. Served alongside a heavenly balsamic strawberry and anise compote with just a few micro-greens for color and a few toast points, this was total lick-the-plate goodness. That strawberry went so perfectly with the fois gras! On to our second app, the Crispy Savoyard Cheese Bonbons. Absolutely everything you'd want in a lovely, gooey pouch of cheese wrapped in filo dough and baked perfectly and crisp on the outside, served with a lightly dressed arugula salad. Sitting on a subtle and decorative drizzle of honey, this dish was absolutely mouthwatering. On to the mains. Wife N ordered the Duck Leg Confit with Polenta, Spinach, Fig and a Port Wine reduction. Normally I'm a protein-guy, but the Gnocchi de Ricotta with Prosciutto, Chanterrelle, Asparagus and Pea caught my fancy, so that's what I went with. The duck arrived flawlessly cooked. Very tough to get a perfectly crisp skin while also having a perfect cook in the meat. Chef nailed it. Our only complaint on the entire evening (really, a nitpick at this point) is we both felt the polenta went well with the duck, but on its own really needed some seasoning as it was pretty bland. But again, total nitpick here. My gnocchi was a fantastically composed and beautiful plate. Green and herbaceous, it was adorned with mild prosciutto and lovely chanterelles, asparagus cooked perfectly, and these lovely, delicate strips of pickled onion (shallot?). One bite I had even had a burst of lemon zest in it that was almost a religious experience in itself--I tried to find more zest on the plate but failed--wish there had been more on there. Both mains were near-flawless. I've never been much of a dessert guy, so I opted to just take a bite of the Meyer Lemon Creme Crepe with Raspberry Coulis that Wife N ordered. Just as expected at this point, it was beautifully done, bursting forth with the immense flavors of lemon and raspberry. Just the perfect bright and sweet finish to the evening. The owner himself was supervising the house along with our hostess/server, and the open kitchen had--wait for it--ONE chef in there putting together every single dish. I'm a (self-proclaimed) excellent home cook. But in no way ever could I successfully produce meals for 40 people with the rhythm and perfection that this one expert managed. I watched through our meal as new people walked in the door and the owner seemed to know everyone. It's clear this is a place people come back to time and time again. Everything about this place was excellent. Pricing, honestly, was a bit low for the quality of the food we ate. Would we return? Oh, yeah, in a heartbeat. I still have to work my way through the menu. Thank you for such a wonderful evening!

Incredible French meal, service and wine. Proprietor, John is there to make sure everything is perfect for you. His wine pairings are superb. Our new favorite restaurant!

Absolutely amazing place. Food was amazing, owner is fantastic. Went for a private birthday party. Will definitely be back. Scallops were delicious. As was salad, bread, and bon bon.

Great intimate setting for a romantic dinner. Great wine, great food, highly recommend.

More like C'est Si Gone. Made a reservation 2 weeks in advance, got reminder texts multiple times, showed up and they're closed. An hour later I get a "thanks for coming!" email. Sign on door says due to Covid and staffing issues. I get it, times are tough. How about just shutting down the reservation system then? It's a real drag to take your date to a place that doesn't exist. Irresponsible. 7/22: Owner reached out to me with an explanation. Tough times, and I hope he reopens.

Delightful small restaurant. Limited menu but everything was excellent. We'll be back

Absolutely stunning meal. Perfect for a quiet evening in an intimate atmosphere with fantastic food, service, wine and cocktails. We loved everything, the portions were beautiful and perfect. The place is cozy and romantic. The chef Absolutely cares about what he creates!!! I loved being able to see him while seated. Will be coming back for sure. I liked the restaurant more than Hell's Kitchen in Las Vegas.

A top tier dinner spot- perfect for anniversaries, special occasions, and just a quiet night away from kids. The inside is cozy and quant- very much a cute bistro style. The portions are small and Jillian, our server, made our dining experience both welcoming and superb. The owner has a unique taste in wine from over a decade of studying and living in France. I felt like I was in France enjoying crepes, steak, wine and mussels. The food is locally sourced and the quality is unbeatable. The owner has a unique taste in wine from over a decade of studying and living in France.

One of my favorite Portland restaurants. Very intimate, beautifully-prepared French food, and a lovely wine selection. The space is small with a handful of tables. The owners, a husband and wife, work the room and are a delightful couple (both speak fluent French). Highly recommend making reservations.

Had a wonderful food experience here. Nice quiet atmosphere, low key. The dishes were on the small side but done very well. Staff was excellent!! Parking a little hard to come by. Nice wine list too.

It feels like I am back in Paris. I recently moved back from France it the restaurant gave me Parisian vibes from start to finish. If I could give 20 million stars I would!!! Came here for my mothers birthday and couldn't have been happier with service, food, and ambience. John the owner who also was the bartender and our server that evening made our experience very special. Must haves : *beef tenderloin!! Amazing! *the champagne rose was fabulous *I had this amazing red wine which John paired with my tenderloin which you can ask him *white port wine was also fantastic John paired everything well with our meal couldn't have been happier. Even for dessert we had an amazing port white wine with their vanilla pistachio ice cream dessert .

Took my girlfriend here for her birthday and the chef/owner did not disappoint!! Every food was absolutely divine and then the crepe was incredible too. The owner was our server and he did everything he could to make us feel welcome and enjoying ourselves. Treated us like family/friends. Would definitely recommend to anyone into French cuisine! Loved the decor too

A colleague and I went to this restaurant. He had heard that it was great, so we decided to check it out. We order two appetizers, the cheese bon bon and the cauliflower. The bon bons were okay but they were served with a small salad with the most delicious dressing. The cauliflower was cooked perfectly. For my entree, I had the pork dish paired with the house pinot noir. I am not usually a huge fan of pork, but it was delicious. The restaurant was a little difficult to find, In addition, the restaurant was small and the menu was limited. That's why I ordered the pork. I normally would not but there was only like 5 main entrees offered. I was happy I made the choice. Finally the dessert was a raspberry crumble. This was out of this world. I highly recommend this restaurant.

I don't regret to inform you all that I did not take pictures. Regardless, this meal will live with me for a long long time. One of the best I've had in years - the wine: superb, the vibe: superb, the food: superb ( I had the bone marrow butter, the pork terrine, the mussels moulinier and these lovely little eclairs - paired the house rose (delightful) with the starters and then the owner took me on a journey with every other dish ) I left there stuffed with good food, drunk on good wine, and filled with good cheer. I will fly back *just* to recreate the experience....As I say, best meal I've had in a long long time ( and I live in Brooklyn - not to be that guy, but let's be real about big cities and choice)

Came here straight from PDX and my weekly business trip to a great comb happy hour and main meal dinner. Very cute, romantic, and intimate ambience with just a handful of tables. Our server and waiter were so attentive and informative! Had happy hour Cheese Bon Bon and Crepe complimented with Domaine Rose and Red that so delicate and tasty. Off the main menu had Scallops and corn salad. Finished off with such a tasty desert of Butterscotch Budino No question we will be back to to sample the other items from the menu and the wonderful service again!

A really fantastic meal. Great food. Great wine. And a very welcoming owner and chef. We stumbled into it but loved it!!!

Food was delicious, service is excellent and love the small town feel of the place inside. So homey!

C'est si bon is a fine dining gem of a restaurant disguised as a crepe place. Owner John personally takes all orders describing in detail the menu offerings. House wine was very nice, hubby ordered the duck confit and I had the salmon with pesto on a bed of orzo. Both dishes were delicious and nice portion sizes. Glass of Porto and dessert crepe, yum. $100 wine, meals, dessert, coffee (suggest skipping coffee and having a nice port instead). Expect to take your sweet time here. You will wait to have your order taken, one fabulous chef cooks all the meals by herself. Enjoy the wine, ambience, food and leave your cell phone alone. Savor the moment. Merci John!

This was the last dinner we went to before COVID happened and I'm SO GLAD this the the memory I have because it was so so so so good!!! The owner was awesome and let me try several wines before choosing the one I wanted. They have SO MANY wine options, it's awesome. Everything we ordered was delicious - especially the scallops, holy smokes! It was a very small restaurant so it felt intimate and they did an awesome job managing the dinnertime rush even when they were having issues with Opentable. Really LOVED this place and can't wait to go back.

Wow! The food was amazing. The owner needed a tad bit more help as we felt bad for him running around in circles. The chef never missed a beat, never broke a sweat and was very charming. And the food, oh the food was amazing paired with the wine the owner suggested was outstanding!

Super experience. The octopus, the lamb the pasta. Everything was great! John, that was a great experience!

Came to celebrate a birthday and can't wait to go back again. Cute French restaurant with an amazing owner and staff.

C'est Si Bon! is the favorite restaurant of a good friend of ours. We've been twice,with our friends. It is a full experience. The food is excellent, and the service is great also. It is an expensive meal. But it really is a full-night affair. They will not rush you. Settle in for a couple hours, enjoy an amazing meal, some drinks, and good company.

Wow, passion and love really shine through with the food and overall dining experience here. Incredible service in a more intimate setting. Beautiful presentation of dishes, local and organic food. Everything was beyond yum! Food textures and taste palette were . Highly recommended. Make a reservation, you'll be well taken care of here and have a delicious meal .

Wonderful experience! The owner and staff were helpful, insightful, and took care of us. And the food and wine pairings were amazing! Lovely evening. Highly recommended!

WOW!! What a wonderful evening! The food was exquisite!! On top of that the ambiance was great and our server Chevy was truly amazing!! We will be back! Thank you for a wonder meal and a great evening!!!