East End Bistrot

East End Bistrot is an upscale, classic French restaurant in the Five Points area, and was named Raleigh Magazine's 2024 restaurant of the year! So of course this was my first choice for a 1 year wedding anniversary dinner. The front of the restaurant is filled with beautiful plants and lovely French music playing. We sat on the porch so that we could enjoy the greenery, music, and nice weather. Our waitress knew the menu so well and had great recommendations!We started out with the salade grecque (greek salad) with feta imported from Greece! The salad was served to us tableside and was the perfect, refreshing start to our meal. The feta was so incredibly creamy and the oregano was pungent and herbaceous. I opted for the 9oz filet mignon with beurre noisette and my husband got the cotelette de porc (pork chop). The filet mignon was cooked to the perfect medium rare. The beurre noisette (brown butter sauce) was nice, but not incredibly flavorful, so J could have done without it - which was fine because the filet mignon flavor was nice on its own. The pork chop was cooked to medium perfection and was nice and juicy. A bite of the pork chop with caramelized apple, mustard seed, and crisp garlic had my palate singing - you get the sweet notes from the apple, the pop and acidity from the mustard seeds, and the crunch and savory, umami flavor from the garlic crisp. As a side to our meat entrees, we got the champignon du bois (wood mushrooms). These were sautéed to perfection as they kept their structure and bounce, and I loved how they were not too heavy - the acidity from the Jerez vinegar was lovely.The menu was vast and we had a hard time choosing what to order because everything sounded delicious, so we are looking forward to coming back here again to try more!*Bread & Butter*Salade Grecque: heirloom tomatoes, feta (imported from Greece), rainbow cubanelle peppers, vidalia onion, wild Greek oregano flowers, lemon, virgin olive oil *Filet Mignon (medium rare) with Beurre Noisette*Cotelette de Porc [Pork Chop]: caramelized apple, burnt honey, white soy, pickled mustard, crisp garlic*Champignon du Bois [Mushrooms]: parsnip, Jerez vinegar

During two memorable visits to East End Bistrot, my friends and I experienced exceptional service and delectable cuisine. On my birthday, we indulged in a variety of dishes, all of which were superb. To top it off, I was pleasantly surprised with a complimentary glass of champagne to mark the occasion.The staff, including the servers and the manager, were incredibly attentive and accommodating on both occasions. During my second visit, we were graciously invited to tour the private dining room, adding a special touch to our evening.The cleanliness of the bathroom was notable, reflecting the restaurant's overall commitment to excellence. Although the prices may be on the higher side, the quality of the food, service, and ambiance make it a worthwhile choice for special celebrations and romantic evenings. I highly recommend East End Bistrot for those looking to create lasting memories on special occasions.

We spent New Year's Eve at East End Bistrot and it was such a pleasant evening. The server we had was extremely knowledgeable about every menu item and gave us great recommendations. Scott the GM and sommelier was helpful in regards to all wine pairings and very familiar with various regions. Whoever designed the restaurant did an amazing job, classic yet eclectic, I felt like I was in an upscale NYC dining establishment. Kudos to the chef, because I think this was the best meal I had all year and definitely the best meal I've had in Raleigh. The oysters were fresh, the flavors on the toro were excellent, the duck was cooked perfectly to the point that I used a butter knife to cut it and the lobster was delicious. I never order lobster because I am usually disappointed with the consistency or find it's just smothered in butter but chef did a great job not overpowering the lobster and enhancing the natural flavors. Patty, the pastry chef, also did an amazing job with all three desserts we tasted. I would mark this as a special occasion restaurant and I will definitely be back.

Phenomenal service and good food. I preferred the hors d'oeuvres and apps over the actual main entrees. Our waiter was so knowledgeable and attentive. He never left us wanting. He had great cocktail suggestions and awesome appetizer suggestions too. We started with the hamachi appetizer which was so fresh and yummy and also had the boulettes de veau which are basically very delicious meatballs. Unfortunately, my filet mignon was a little over cooked so I couldn't give the place 5 stars. I like my steak medium rare and it came out a little more like medium to medium well. The flavor was good but just over cooked. We kind of decided that next time we'll just go here for yummy cocktails and a smorgasbord of apps.

I had the absolutely most amazing dinner experience at East End. The restaurant is one of the most beautiful restaurants in Raleigh. The decor is so luxurious and vibrant, you feel like you have been transitioned immediately to a french city. The service was impeccable, everyone was attentive but not overbearing. The server took his time in breaking down Every aspect of the menu and helped me to make the best possible choices for myself to have an overall amazing dinner experience. It was very evident that each customer was everyone's priority, my water was never empty, and every single member of the staff checked in on each diner throughout their experience.The restaurant also has an open kitchen concept, and I was able to watch all of the dishes being prepared, which was just a fantastic experience.I dined on the oysters, The crab soufflé, that's turbot fillet, and the guava cheesecake. Some of the best food I've had in an longtime. The oysters were extremely fresh, the table side service for the crab soufflé was beautiful and it was so decadent and rich and full of crab! The cheesecake was delicious, not too sweet and so refreshing with the guava. It was the perfect end to my meal. I also had the Mona Lisa smile as a drink and it was a great drink to start my meal, very refreshing and balanced. This is a must try restaurant! I'd maybe go with a friend or a group as the portion sizes on the sides and salads are kind of larger and meant to be shared.

I had a wonderful dinner at East End Bistrot. First off the decor is fire, I love how much thought Giorgio Group puts into all their restaurants. They have a great patio setup as well as the weather warms up. They have a great cocktail and wine list. I started off with the sparkling rose. I did order two glasses of it. The first glass was from an open bottle that was way flatter than the second glass I ordered. It was still quite tasty though!For apps my friend and I shared the crab souffle. So tasty! Loved pouring the hot butter right through the tasty souffle. We also got the asparagus salad that was a refreshing spring dish. We then shared the delmonico with the roasted jewel potatoes. The delmonico (rib eye with more fat than their other rib eye option) was delicious and cooked perfectly. The kitchen sent us this amazing goat cheese and strawberry bite after dinner and we also got the guava cheesecake. The perfect sweet endings to the meal. Our server was Cal and he was great. It was a really lovely evening. It's expensive, but that's the whole vibe the entire space is going for. I'll be back!

My husband and I do bi-weekly date nights where we try to find the best restaurants with the best atmospheres in the closest city to us. We have tried almost all the best spots in Raleigh so I was expecting him to take me to a boring spot In Raleigh. When we pulled up to east end bistrot, I was joking around with him saying I was way too overdressed for somewhere that looked like a box yard.But wow. East end bistrot was shockingly beautiful. The atmosphere, food, service, and drinks delivered in its fullest. Be prepared, the courses take a while to get to your table because everything is made from scratch. If you show up starving, you might eat two baskets of bread while your waiting for your first course (like me). Overall, this is a place I would highly recommend. I have date night next, not sure if I can beat this one.

Giorgio's Group just hit yet another one out of the park!! This beautifully designed and decorated restaurant emanates hip & trendy French vibes ! Maddy was our server and she was on point with everything!!! The food... just watch the videos. Literally EVERYTHING was ! Some of the highlights were the beet tartare and the salmon. For dessert the guava cheesecake can't be missed. I'm definitely going to have to come back here! If you haven't been, you don't know what you're missing.

Food is fabulous (I had the Dover Sole on NYE with brussels side and chocolate crème brûlée for dessert!!)Service was excellent (Maddie is pro and highly recommended)

Food, service, atmosphere was great. A little pricey but well worth it. Lots of different meals to choose from. Everyone at our table thoroughly enjoyed their meal. I will be going back!