Central Bistro
| Address: | 101 Arch St, Boston, MA 02110, USA |
| Phone: | +1 617-737-1777 |
| Site: | centralbistroboston.com |
| Rating: | 4.2 |
| Working: | 11AM–11PM 11AM–11PM 11AM–11PM 11AM–11PM 11AM–11PM 5–11PM Closed |
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A Private User
Petit Robert Central is an affordable French restaurant that is ideal for workers in the Financial District and Downtown Crossing. Although prices are great compared to other French restaurants, the quality has slowly diminished. Regardless, it is still my go-to place for escargot, a tasty warm baguette, and the most delicious butter you will ever lay your hands on. The restaurant is an addition to the other Petit Robert Bistros and Jackys Table, which has now closed. What makes the Central establishment more unique is its lovely bar, high ceilings, spacious seating, but it has a more "chain-restaurant" feel. Petit Robert Bistros are more quaint, intimate, and their food tends to be of better quality. Most of the dishes here are A-OK, such as the trio of pates, skirt steak, escargot, mussels (very heavy on the wine), onion soup, garden salad with panko crusted goat cheese... But overall, if you are looking for an affordable French restaurant in the Boston area, this is a safe place- although it is underwhelming compared to others. Id recommend going to the Bistros instead of Central if you are around Kenmore Square or South End so you can enjoy your dining experience in a much more relaxed and comfortable setting. The quality of food is significantly better at the other locations, as well as the service. But if you are in Downtown Crossing and would like a change of scenery from it once in a while, Petit Robert Central is really refreshing from time to time. Bon appétit!
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Ken Busch
Visited for lunch and found the experience disappointing -- except for the kind waitress who raced after me because I forgot my credit card. The initial bread was warm, baguette-shaped, and even pleasant but it was not a baguette in the French sense with a notable crust. A sort of pleasant fake baguette. (Contrast the bread, say, at Brasserie Jo.) The charcuterie board of cured meats was the most disappointing charcuterie Ive ever ordered: Three piles of what might be described as cold cuts, one of them even looking a bit dried out. The pickles were nice. I ordered the Salad Nicoise because it came with white anchovy rather than tuna which I dont digest well. The green beans were quite good. The roasted potatoes a mismatch and the hard-boiled egg had a grey ring around the yolk. As for the promised white anchovy, well there was a single anchovy filet! But after the dried out meat on the charcuterie board, I wasnt convinced it would be safe to eat it anyway.
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Michael Zhang
A very solid restaurant situated in a cozy intersection, Central Bistro offers a decent selection in terms of . The steak frites I had was very nice (medium; Im not a savage). The elevation of this restaurant allows for excellent people-watching if youre seated next to a window, making for a great backdrop to enjoy your meal. Staff was courteous and friendly.
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Marlon Gray
To sum it up in one word: PHENOMENAL! Very nice atmosphere & loved talkin politics with the couple seated next to me at the bar & the bartender. Had a delicious bowl of french onion soup as my app; a must have. And my steak frite was med-well to perfection, along with the wine infused au jus sauce on the side. Cant wait to go back, maybe have a date there.
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Christine Gouverneur
Fashionable bistro with a very pleasant & authentic atmosphere. Dinner was very good - the menu is adapted to the season and offers classic french dishes, fine cuisine without chichi. Service was great - the french waitress in charge of our table was 100% knowledgeable, friendly and professional. Overall: a great dining experience!
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Helen Ye
Great hidden French restaurant, much bigger than expected. The restaurant is on the 2nd floor and entrance is actually on summer st, so the place is a little hard to find. The restaurant has a private room and a decent size bar for after work drinks. Had the steak lunch entree and it was delicious and portion was huge.
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Ali Atabey
Food is no longer French. It used to be called Petit Roberts but they changed the name. It is just another American pub food place. Its not bad its just not as good as it used to be. Its a solid choice for lunch. They have plenty of tables and seat you very quickly even during rush times. Comfortable environment.
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Angelique Richardson
This spot is definitely underappreciated, perhaps due to the fact that the storefront can get lost in the midst of downtown crossing. Cute Parisian vibe with delicious french food at a reasonable price. Great bar service as well and perfect location for reasonably priced private dining
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Robert Blasi
I always enjoy dinner at PRC. The menu is a mix of French classics and new ideas that are French-inspired. The interior is gorgeous, and the restaurant truly comes to life as it fills up with patrons. The service is attentive -- maybe a little too attentive for my taste.
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Tiffany Kwong
The food is good and reasonably-priced for French cuisine. The service is always exceptional, regardless of party size or if you are the bar or in the dining room. I prefer to come here for the weekday happy hour at the bar.
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Zach Swanson
Nice digs, can be a little hard to find as the address doesnt match up to their primary entrance on the cross street. Youll have the bar to yourself on most Friday nights as the area empties out.
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Timothy Ericson
Ok after work bar with descent food. Dies very quickly after 8pm. Wine menu is just ok which is surprising since it is french themed. Great bartenders who remember the regulars.
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Andrew Burnett
Great little restaurant tucked away on the second floor of an office building in downtown crossing. If you can find the way to get there it is worth the visit.
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Janus Chan
Overall, I find Petit Robert good! The food is decent and pretty authentic, and the service is on par. The chocolate Eiffel Tower dessert is adorable.
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Stephanie Blackman
Great place for our class reunion. The only slight flaw is that the bar is immediately inside the door, so people didnt move into the room.
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Ames Shatzer
Central Bistro is great and I have been going there for years. The food is delicious and the bar tenders are always friendly.
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Kevin Bay
Very classy place, ideal for business receptions. Food is very good, side salad could get a little upgrade.
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khaled Alameri
Nice place to be in. Fine customer service and pleasant atmosphere. I would recommend it.
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Chris Reiner
Standard Boston Dining experience. Small beer selection. Nice location and ambience.
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Joshua Herzig-Marx
Solid restaurant for affordable, quick business lunches. Nice seats by the window.
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Jon Hayes
Good food. Staff was pleasant and the restaurant was really inviting.
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marc yesmarc
Nice menu, good cocktails. Could do with turning the lights up a bit.
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Maximiliano Oltra
I liked very much the steak with fries and the coctail menu is great!
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Chip Stapleton
Great food amazing service wide variety of drinks amazing desserts
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Sonia Narayanan
Great service. I recommend the Nantucket Red! Awesome drink!
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Ken Moraff
Any place that serves sardines for lunch is OK in my book.
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A Private User
Still a French food institution. Fine dining at its best.
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Paul Brown
Good spot for a solid and predictable business lunch.
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Paul Mathai
Great drinks. Good prices. Get the flatbread pizza.
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阿姨 gina 小
Enjoyed the ambiance and the warm bagettes
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Adam Falk
Stupendous quality. Im always impressed.
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Terra Semaia
Good food and fantastic wine selection.
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Ilia Carras
Excellent food and service.
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Jonathan Farrimond
Large portions, good beer.
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Ileana de Vries
The food was amazing.
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Neil Schreiner
fun spot for lunch
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mike mahoney
Love this place
