Phone: +33329454040
Address: 132 bd de La Rochelle, 55000 Bar-le-Duc, France
City: Bar-le-Duc
Dishes: 5
Reviews: 682
Website: https://bistrostjean.fr
"We wanted to go walking along Lac du Der, which is a giant reservoir and the largest artificial lake in Europe, so looked for a decent restaurant for lunch nearby and found this Bistro in the Michelin Red Guide. It was a 90 minute drive from where we are staying near Epernay, but it was worth the effort as the restaurant was absolutely perfect.It is tiny, in an old renovated epicerie, and everything is cooked in-house, something that has been getting rarer in France, to the point where the government is trying to force restaurants to show what is inhouse and what is brought in and reheated ... not a bad idea in itself, but sadly they have allowed too many loopholes.It is irrelevant here as the Chef's commitment to his craft is obvious.We took their daily lunch menu for €34, not inexpensive, but worth every euro.A cold soup of chicken, crab and pea to start which,while sounding slightly bizarre, was mouth-watering delicious and a main of slow-cooked oven roasted pork served with puree and green beans was excellent, as was the dessert of diced fresh fruit, custard and brittle. All wonderful fresh ingredients perfectly cooked and presented.A good wine list (including a goodly number of half bottle selections) varied enough for all tastes and budgets. Service was excellent, friendly and efficient and they were very welcoming not only of us but also of our 2 small dogs ... who do have a lot of restaurant experience :-)I cannot believe the review below from the Belgian who went away hungry, as all our courses were more than generous, and we definitely did not leave hungry, and cannot understand how anyone could. However, this place is about how great is the food and I would have still been pleased even with smaller quantities.This bistro is well worth a visit. The food is creative, interesting and a serious cut above nearly every one of the restaurants we have tried in our time in the Marne. I would love to have them move nearer to Bordeaux as we would become serious regulars."
Menu - 5 options
All prices are estimates.
Green Beans
Freshly sautéed green beans with garlic and a hint of lemon for a vibrant, crunchy side dish.
Panna Cotta
Creamy, silky Italian dessert with a hint of vanilla, topped with berry coulis or fresh fruit.
Special Pizza
A uniquely crafted pizza topped with a variety of fresh ingredients, offering a burst of flavors in every bite.
Fresh Fruit Salad
A vibrant mix of seasonal fruits served fresh, offering a refreshing and healthy option for any time of the day.
Luc
A very friendly restaurant run by a couple who have kept the enthusiasm and always delight us
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Reviews
Klaus-Dieter
Ordered the special, loved it. Very good service. Don't speak English however who cares the place was fantastic.
Sophie
Simply delicious!!!! pleasure of sipping dishes... friendly welcome and professional staff. An address to remember
K9032JLpatricia
Cuisine délicieuse et originale avec des produits frais. Très bons desserts et bons vins. Félicitations pour la créativité !
Maryse
Excellent, refined and inventive cuisine with quality and seasonal products. Never disappointed. For me the best table in the department.
Kiel
Excellent chef, Quick and efficient, the food was perfect.....fois gras parfait, coquilles saint Jacques et profiteroles au chocolat. Best adress in thé Area.
K9032JLpatricia
Très bel espace et excellente cuisine ! Très original, très sain, pas gras, et vraiment délicieux ! On ne se sent pas lourd, lorsque l’on sort !Bravo à toute l’équipe en cuisine !
Julien
After a long journey by car, we had the chance to stop at this restaurant in the evening. Very good food completed by an attentive service. The waitress advised us to taste the "fleur de bourrache" served with our starter to discover its "oystery taste", which worked so well with the sea food starter. The main composed of veal and pommes boulangere was well accompanied by a Chilean red wine, again recommanded by our waitress. I didn't take a dessert (I'm not a sweet tooth person) but the coffee was served with some chocolate which made a fantastic conclusion to the whole meal. If you are in Bar-Le-Duc, you need to try this address.
Paola
The food here is fantastic. Excellent quality and fresh ingredients.You can really feel the chef's passion for food in the way he talks and presents the menu.The staff was not overly friendly but professional and after all I don't go there to chit chat. I go to enjoy a good meal and that is certainly the case here.However, there is only one minus point and hence the only reason why I give this restaurant one star less...and that is the quantity. The portions are really too small.We ordered the full menu because we were very hungry and after the 3 courses plus coffee we still left the table hungry. And this is to me unacceptable in view of the price paid. So if you are OK with a light lunch o...
Alexandra
We wanted to go walking along Lac du Der, which is a giant reservoir and the largest artificial lake in Europe, so looked for a decent restaurant for lunch nearby and found this Bistro in the Michelin Red Guide. It was a 90 minute drive from where we are staying near Epernay, but it was worth the effort as the restaurant was absolutely perfect.It is tiny, in an old renovated epicerie, and everything is cooked in-house, something that has been getting rarer in France, to the point where the government is trying to force restaurants to show what is inhouse and what is brought in and reheated ... not a bad idea in itself, but sadly they have allowed too many loopholes.It is irrelevant here as t...
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