Petit Robert Bistro

Escargot was to die for - and I can never say no to foie gras. Also got the cheeseboard and the French onion soup. Staff were super pleasant and helpful - we changed our reservation at the last minute and they still managed to swing us a table. It gets very crowded though, and it’s a small restaurant, reservations are definitely necessary

The chef provided a great experience with a modern twist on many French classics. The octopus is by far the best I've had anywhere in Boston.

Nice seating outside during the summer - the braised short rib sandwich was yum and the fries were perfectly crispy, the perfect width and flavorful. Don’t get the mocktail though, it’s straight up overpriced juice from a carton put into a fancy glass. Go to your local indian grocery, we sell these for a dollar a juice box :)

Overall p solid. We sat outside and the waiters are very attentive. The table is small though. The mussels were great! It was good but nothing too notable that I would come back specifically for. I’d recommend it if the menu interests you, since their dishes are done very well.

Unpretentious French bistro with a good mix of modern and classic French cuisines. Bistro isn’t a huge part of Boston’s dining scene, but Petit Robert is probably the most popular one in the area. I recently took a visit with my family, and we were satisfied with the overall experience. During our visit, we saw a huge crowd on their patio, so we chose to dine indoors where we found ourselves surrounded by excellent decors. Surprisingly, we were the only group inside, but our host initially gave us a bad table. Upon request, we later moved to a nicer one, yet it wasn’t a pleasant start to the meal. Our server, however, was very friendly, and he managed to make up for the host’s mistake. We started off with some escargots and beef tartare. The escargots were a bit too salty, but the beef tartare was superb. The chunky bits gave a nice chewy texture that contrasted with the crisps, and the veggie toppings gave it a refreshing finish. While their entrée menu was mostly focused on bistro classics, there were some dishes that had just the right amount of creative tweaking of the classics. The lamb racks and the seasonal risotto were examples of such a style. Coq au vin was also a deeply comforting dish. Not only were the meat extremely tender, but also the subtle wine flavor was enriching. We missed the dessert options as we weren’t able to find our server for a while at the end of the meal. Nevertheless, Petit Robert definitely qualified as a good bistro, and I look forward for trying their upcoming spot in Cambridge.