Rene Bistrot
New Orleans, LA 70112-2307
Phone: (504) 412-2580
- Price:
- $$$
- Cross Street:
- Carondelet Street
- Hours:
- Sun-Thu 6:30am-10:30am, 11:30am-2:30pm, 6pm-10pm, Fri-Sat 6:30am-10:30am, 11:30am-2:30pm, 6pm-11pm
Editorial Review for Rene Bistrot – by Pableaux Johnson
The Scene
Simultaneously modern and cozy, the setting balances a retro-themed living room aesthetic with contemporary colors and textures (copper planters, metallic mosaic). Floor-to-ceiling windows give the room an airy feel and the thoroughly artsy bar is good for solo munching on slower nights. Servers play on the formal, yet unpretentious, side of the fence.
The Food
The chef updates everyday French fare with considerable imagination and precision. Start with a flawless French onion soup with a velvety Gruyere custard or a crunchy galette topped with a beautifully constructed rosette of delicate smoked salmon. Entrees range from tender redfish Sebaste subtly accented with shiitake ginger broth to an outstanding roasted chicken served "grandmother style" (with bacon, sweet onion, garlic and earthy mushrooms). Sweet courses follow through nicely: Roasted pears poached in caramel sauce are a dream for winter fruit fans.
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Insider Tips
ParkingComplimentary valet parking is a godsend for drivers unfamiliar with downtown's usually packed side streets.
Where to SitA hidden row of banquettes behind the bar are intimate and quiet, if a bit claustrophobic.
User Reviews for Rene Bistrot
03/09/2003 Posted by kahlua2003
Ask for Kevin(the man), he can make you feel you are worth a million dollars and the lobster on fridays are the "special" for "the specaial"!!!
Pros: easy parking, great food, great service
12/05/2002 Posted by frannig
Heard very little buzz about this place, but it was our favorite meal in New Orleans and we went to all the name places!! Clear clean fresh tastes cultivated by a master in the kitchen, wished we had another day to have another meal there! They smoke their own salmon which melts in your mouth - try the shrimp and arichoke salad for total delight - the bouillabaise was exceptional and the desserts are glorious - try the banana/milk chocolate mousse - we were weeping w/delight!
Pros: Foof!!, Ambiance
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