Bistro Barbes

My husband and I came here to celebrate our anniversary. We had the 4 course chef's tasting menu. Jon, the chef, could have stopped at the poached artichoke hearts because they were so delicious, but luckily, he did not. All the sauces were amazing and we weren't sure which was our favorite course! The wine pairing was on point that each wine complemented each course to perfection. I am so glad we found this little gem as I feel that I would have overlooked it driving by, but now, it's going to be a top spot to revisit and take others!

Nice simple place. Owner/chef/waitstaff was very efficient and friendly. We had the chef's menu with the wine pairing. Cost about 140/person. Dinner was very simple and well paced. Food was nice and flavors were on point. Very strong middle eastern influence in French cuisine.Really wanted to give five stars but wish I had better wine and also better synergy with the meals... At some point I felt it was just acid on acid and missing out on a great balance between the meal and the drink. Because it is a one man show, the food lost some of the stellar qualities as it seemed prepared earlier versus cooked on the spot. The duck was a bit dry. No michelin star, but fills your tummy. Wish price reflected our experience. But if you pay 360 bucks for a dinner for two, would have expected some wow factor or at least better than a twenty dollar wine that didn't exactly fit.

This is a lovely, small neighborhood restaurant with a superb, elegant menu....modern French with flavors of North Africa. All is outstanding...service, food, wine pairing and ambiance! You needn't fight the crowds of the city. Park on this little street and enjoy a fabulous evening!!!!

Bistro Barbes was hard to locate via maps. I had to drive around a bit but then parked out front. This location was very close to our Airb&b and was recommended by our host. This is a tiny pace with only a few tables. There is a tasting menu with a wine pairing. We usually love wine pairings but this 4 some was alright. There were 4 courses. My dislike is that there was a table seated about where we were so our table and there's were always served together. I understand this is more efficient for the server and kitchen but as a guest it felt too combined and not individualized. Otherwise, food was beautifully plated, interesting and tasty. My favorites were the cauliflower started and the strawberry shortcake. This is an experience and it was worth it.

The food here is amazing. Service impeccable. It's a cozy set up. It's about eight total table with one high top closer to the open kitchen. I had the Pei Mussels for appetizer. The garlic chive sausage, padron Chili's, leeks, Dijon-paprika brodo was a perfect harmony of smell and unforgettable surprise for my palette. The broth. Above average in taste. Served with fresh baked bread. Once you dip that bread you're hooked. I swear I almost didn't go beyond the appetizer. I just wanted more of that mussels. When the waiter came to clear the plate for my next dish I had to restrain myself from stopping him.The shaved Bartlett Pears came next. My aversion to sweet entree, salad or anything else that's not desert was totally squashed here. The Marcona Almond vinaigrette, black mission figs, Brie crema , red wine-cacao gastrique all worked in perfect harmony to produce an end result that was perfectly in sync. I chose the Hanger Steak for my entree since a couple of nights ago I had an amazing fish dinner. I'm mostly a meat eater. I know my meat. I am in awe of this entree. Super tender to start with. Perfectly cooked as requested medium. Pink and so enticing. The streak sat on top of sweet potato raclette aligot, sautéed kale, Moroccan roasted carrots, red wine-sage jus. Amen! (P.S Aligot is made from mashed potatoes blended with butter, cream, crushed garlic, and melted cheese.)I had their old fashion to keep me a bit distracted and I went home enchanted.And that creme brûlée....This is an off the beaten path location that is perfect for a date night with a special someone. Keep your mind open about the location. Bear in mind you're here for the food. You won't be sorry.

Went for a (semi-) private event run by the Tasting Collective--a dining club you should check out.The meal was way more interesting than the one we experienced on our last visit some 4 (!:) years ago. "More interesting" because the chef's 6 course tasting menu highlighted North African spices and the culinary traditions of the Barbes Arrondissement in Paris, which is reflective of its significant North African population.Star dishes were the potato salad with intense notes of lemon zest and cumin/coriander (?), and the sea bass--such great crispy skin with perfectly and lightly cooked succulent meat accompanied by a very special eggplant-based nutmeg and chili spiced garnish.All-in-all a fun time and reallllly interesting food. Unusual and definitely worth a visit.

Bistro BarbesSummary: truly a unique, hidden gem! Who would have guessed we have a North African inspired modern French restaurant in Park Hill? And it's been here for four years!Location/Parking: Park Hill, near Elm and 26th Street. Street parking only.Ambiance: small and narrow; nothing too fancy; elements of North African culture. Service: top notch! A very high-level that you would expect at the most expensive French restaurants.Cocktails: we tried a house drink made from spiced cranberry shrub and ginger beer.  It contained the spice called fenugreek. It was very exotic. It set the tone for the evening.Amuse-bouche: complimentary, ever-changing. Ours was tasty.Appetizers: we selected the beef cheeks. They were extremely rich, but paired nicely with a more sweet and tangy coleslaw mix.Salads: we split the shaved pear salad as an appetizer as well. It came over a bed of brie cream and figs, topped with a red wine-cacao gastrique.Entrees: they were out of duck leg, so they informed us they would be substituting it for duck breast. Toni and I still ordered the duck, and it was cooked to perfection! It was set atop of saffron basmati rice, roasted brussel sprouts, and butternut squash chips. Bob ordered the hanger steak. It looked amazing! It was served with raclette over a bed of kale. I tasted some of the steak and it was really delicious.Desserts: we had been warned that the desserts are fairly small, but we still decided just to split one dessert among the three of us. It was perfect. We ordered the chocolate hazelnut creme brulee. It was definitely a different take on this traditional dessert, as it did not come in a ramiken, but was served over a pool of rosewater-infused white chocolate with supremed orange segments, and petit meringue cookies.All in all, this was a great experience! I highly recommend checking it out. We visited on the Thursday night before Christmas and it was very slow. Hopefully they get much more business soon!

Love this place! Bistro Barbes is doing a great job handling various Covid issues and they continue to make excellent food. Their current takeout options include French, Moroccan, and Indian inspired fare -- we recently got a half chicken and a few other entrees and a chocolate tart and everything was delicious. Bistro Barbes is located on a block with several new businesses opening soon, including a coffee shop and a wine bar.

Bistro Barbes never disappoints! The food and service are excellent. Wine pairing option as well as cocktail list available. A hidden gem

Food was outstanding and ambiance clean and pleasantly minimalist. Service was on point, but the chef/owner/waiter could be a tad more friendly in my view.