Le Bistro Du Village

Came here with a small group. Loved that it was quiet!! We could actually hear each other talk. Had a variety of dishes - all were good. During the entire time we were there, only one other customer came in. Not quite sure why this area was so dead during lunchtime. But this was true of the surrounding restaurants also.

I really wanted to like this place, but my siblings and I unfortunately had our worst experience at a restaurant so far.The ugly part:- My fist sister ordered a chicken tajine (North African dish), as she wanted to add something new/different to our mix of dishes. Both sisters felt the chicken and the rice weren't fresh and there was a weird aftertaste, but wanted to believe it was just a spice and the first ate it anyway. The next day she spent 3 hours in the ER crying her life out before getting admitted, and just got out after 2 nights / 3 days in the hospital to continue her recovery at home. The doctors said it was gastroenteritis (food poisoning).- My other sister had a couple of bites of that tajine and later also had an issue with her coffee. She wanted some milk with it and when she added it to the coffee there were some weird bubbles. She checked that milk separately and it was very clearly bad. She got another coffee but that was the 2nd alert of the night. She also had to go to the ER the next day, but thankfully she was out a few hours later and is feeling good 3 days later.- We don't live together and only met at the restaurant for this dinner, so the common denominator was easy to find. I didn't touch any of the dishes above and I've been totally fine. My main issue was that I ordered a "chèvre chaud" salad and they were super cheap with it, filling the plate with lettuce and placing 2 pieces of cheese on it. For $18 that's a stretch. The sides of rice for our various dishes were also pretty small but it wasn't an issue to be honest. Only mentioning this given what happened after our dinner. - My brother was visiting from Paris and had a steak frites to see how it compares to what he's used to at home. The steak was okay but the fries were, sorry to say, below Mac Donald's. Super thin and soggy, as if they had been unfrozen and then fried in warm oil. Unless they weren't fresh...- Our server was very nice but the addition of a 20% gratuity on the bill was not. We didn't complain and paid but given the experience with the food, it felt excessive and preposterous The good part / redeeming qualities - As already mentioned, the server was nice and overall did a nice job. The problem came from the kitchen, with dishes that didn't taste good and got some of us seriously ill.- We had some good wine and beers + a quick chat with the cook (owner?) at the end of the night, he was friendly too. I believe he's Algerian, hence the tajine dish on the menu.- We had other dishes: my duck confit was fine (except for the soggy fries too), the salmon was fine as well (although the side was tiny).- The venue is not fancy by any stretch but nonetheless there's something charming about it.All considered, I'd be curious to know the health inspection score of this place as I suspect there's a lot of shady stuff going on in that kitchen. Next time I'm in town and crave French food, I'll look for another restaurant and would neither return nor recommend this one to my friends.

I am very disappointed with my short experience at this restaurant. I didn't make it to the point of ordering food, but this review is about how the atmosphere of a restaurant is just as important as the food.GLOW:- The online menu options look amazing. There is a great variety, and if prepared correctly , it could really good.GROWS:- Walking up, there were dirty tables outside with left over dishes, giving off the appeal of a busy restaurant (maybe they just didn't have time to clean it yet?)- Well, there were absolutely no customers in this restaurant (inside or outside). I don't always write that off as a bad thing, but why aren't tables cleared off?- There was no hostess at the door, we stood there kind of confused about what was going on for a second before we were greeted by 1 of 3 men eating at a table in the rear of the restaurant.- Told to sit anywhere we want, there weren't many options, as the lights were off in half of the restaurant. Very confused about that.- Upon sitting down in the front by the door, which we didn't necessarily want to do, there were black specks all over the white table cloth at out table. - Look to the left, the white silverware napkin is completely covered in stains and sitting on a dressed table- you mean to tell me no one saw that? - The table leg was being held up by a dirty, balled up piece of tissue to keep it from being lopsided.- A few moments later, we are brought over disgusting and filthy paper menus from one of the men who was just sitting down eating. Just nasty. That was the last straw and I could not imagine myself staying there any longer, let alone eating a meal.

After a long family inquiry and an intense debate about where to eat on a quiet Saturday, we ended up at the bistro and I am so glad we did. -- as an aside, know that this block of real estate offers several tempting possibilities, from pub/tavern fare to burgers to creole--. Anyway, back to the food... It is, as the name implies, a typical French bistro. We arrived when they were serving brunch. Five of us ordered three different things. Everyone was very happy. I ordered the croque monseur. It was phenomenal! The meal came with really good french fries and robust Guyear cheese, perfectly toasted. The fries were actually better than five guys for any french fry connoisseurs is out there... One in our party ordered the soup of the day, fresh mushroom soup, with a side of bread. She was very happy with that. And the others ordered crêpes, which were apparently quite delicious. The prices were reasonable and the espresso drinks were authentic and very good. How often does a Family decision ever turn out this well!

I met a friend here on Tuesday to eat dinner and hear the Stone Hill All-Stars play a gig. I have never been here before and was pleasantly surprised to have a delightful evening. I parked at the MTA parking lot in Mount Washington at around 6 pm. Le Bistro Du Village is a French restaurant that has a reputation as being "the crepe place" in Mount Washington. They do indeed serve crepes, both sweet and savory. My dining companion had the Crepe Nicoise with tuna and it was amazing. I had the warm goat cheese salad (Salade de Chèvre Chaud) with beets. (Beets are in-- have you noticed?) The goat cheese in the salad was two large chunks that had been lightly breaded and deep fried. Combined with baby greens, walnuts, tomatoes, and a balsamic vinaigrette, this was really tasty and healthy.They had an interesting cocktail menu but I am all about the beer. I had a blonde Grimbergen and then a Stella Artois. This place is definitely a bit pricey but considering we also had live music from 6-9, it was an incredible deal. The Stone Hill All-Stars seem to be an amalgamation of the defunct Polkats and Two Legs. There were four guys in the band and they were all terrific. It was not too loud and the filled restaurant was very appreciative of this performance. I loved hearing their original songs as well as a cover or two. You can tell that these guys have played together for a long time-- they make what they do seem effortless. The crowd was definitely an older demographic on this evening. I have to include myself amongst them.Thank you Bistro du Village and the Stone Hill All-Stars for a delightful evening of great music, food, and company. I'm a fan and I will be back.

The food was surprisingly tasty despite the restaurant appearing to be understaffed. They specialize in crepes but have changed their name, presumably to market their more diverse offerings. I had the confit duck with orange sauce. I wish the frites were crispier, but they were still delicious and well-salted. I recommend giving them a try if you like interesting French cuisine or a romantic atmosphere but also the casual comfort of a TV nearby.

This place is our favorite! The owner is great and always accommodates, they were out of mussels but he was happy to replace with another crepe! The salads are delicious!

This was a very very poor experience. The owner yelled at me about automatic gratuity when I brought up the wait for my food and the fact that I had to get my own check. I didn't have water throughout my meal and I had to ask multiple times. The food took hours. This was shocking. He told me "it was valentines day what do you expect". Sir, for 80$, I would like to have the basic needs of service met. Please give me a refund.

Do not order the Truite Amandine (rainbow trout)! Although it was a large portion of fish, it didn't matter because I couldn't take a single bite without picking out several bones. In EVERY single bite. I finally gave up and left most of the fish uneaten. Unfortunately, it was a take-out order so it wasn't like I could just send it back. Restaurant only gets one star only because the spinach was fine. Edible, unlike the trout.Also, what was weird was when I went to pick up the order and gave them my name, they asked what restaurant I was picking up from. Even if they have had trouble with people coming in mistakenly before, one would think they would know that they were my intended destination by giving them the name associated with the order.

I came here before the pandemic, and the food was really good. I was there less than a week ago, and I am not impressed. There was no one in the restaurant, and there was a sign on the door stating that they were open but that you should call a number. As the door was open, I walked in. There was no one there, but they were some menus on the table. They were all a bit stained. I couldn't find a menu that looked clean. Finally, a man in the back (the owner?) then saw me and actually had the gall to ask me if I had reservations. I tried not to laugh. He later served as our waiter but seemed rather disinterested. (I get it. No one was there. But then, why stay open?) The food is good but definitely not filling. The prices are high for the portions. (I know crepes are not meant to be heavy but 2 crepes, a salad, and two of their cheapest glasses of wine were almost $75!)Overall, the not-so-friendly atmosphere combined with high prices for very tasty but light fare means I will not be returning.