bistrot
Parisian neighborhood restaurant
Bistrot is an alternative spelling of bistro, a small, casual restaurant or café, especially one serving French cuisine.
The spelling with the final -t reflects the original French orthography, sometimes used to signal authenticity or European flair: a cozy Parisian bistrot, The neighborhood bistrot serves excellent wine and simple dishes.
France's chief city
- brasserieInformal French restaurant
- terroirGeography's influence on taste
- sommelierTrained wine service professional
- cuisineCharacteristic cooking style
prix fixe · plat du jour · apéritif · digestif · patron · garçon · banquette · chalkboard menu
French beef-and-fries dish
- onion soupBroth of caramelized bulbs
- croque-monsieurFrench toasted ham sandwich
- pâtéSeasoned meat paste
- escargotEdible land snails
coq au vin · cassoulet · beef bourguignon · tartare · quiche · crème brûlée · profiteroles · cheese plate
Closely personal or private
- warmthHeat you feel
- ambianceMood of surroundings
- snugComfortably close-fitting
- welcomingReceiving others warmly
quaint · convivial · candlelit · rustic · nook · cramped quarters · elbow-to-elbow · soft lighting
Casual eatery serving drinks
- brasserieInformal French restaurant
- tavernPublic drinking establishment
- pubLicensed drinking establishment
- trattoriaCasual Italian restaurant
eatery · neighborhood spot · unpretentious · relaxed · regulars · drop-in · counter service · paper napkins
Longing for the past
- retroEvoking recent past
- classicOf lasting excellence
- old-fashionedBelonging to earlier times
- timelessUnaffected by eras
traditional · art nouveau · mirrors · brass fixtures · tile floors · fin de siècle · historic · patina
Paris
France's chief city
- brasserieInformal French restaurant
- terroirGeography's influence on taste
- sommelierTrained wine service professional
cuisine · prix fixe · plat du jour · apéritif · digestif · patron · garçon · banquette · chalkboard menu · carafe
steak frites
French beef-and-fries dish
- onion soupBroth of caramelized bulbs
- croque-monsieurFrench toasted ham sandwich
- pâtéSeasoned meat paste
escargot · coq au vin · cassoulet · beef bourguignon · tartare · quiche · crème brûlée · profiteroles · cheese plate · bread basket
intimate
Closely personal or private
welcoming · quaint · convivial · candlelit · rustic · nook · cramped quarters · elbow-to-elbow · soft lighting · charming
café
Casual eatery serving drinks
- brasserieInformal French restaurant
- tavernPublic drinking establishment
- pubLicensed drinking establishment
trattoria · eatery · neighborhood spot · unpretentious · relaxed · regulars · drop-in · counter service · paper napkins · house wine
nostalgic
Longing for the past
- retroEvoking recent past
- classicOf lasting excellence
- old-fashionedBelonging to earlier times
timeless · traditional · art nouveau · mirrors · brass fixtures · tile floors · fin de siècle · historic · patina · heritage
bistrotbanquet hall
Venue for large formal dinners
hotel ballroom · chain restaurant · fast food restaurant · food court · hotel restaurant
- bistro tableSmall restaurant furniture piece
- bistro setSmall outdoor table arrangement
- bistro chairSmall restaurant outdoor seating