bistro
noun
bis·tro
ˈbē-(ˌ)strō 
ˈbi-
ˈbi-
plural bistros
1
: a small or unpretentious restaurant
2
a
: a small bar or tavern
b
Synonyms of bistro
Examples of bistro in a Sentence
a bistro in Paris that serves veal chops and hearty stews
a section of the city populated with casual bistros offering entertainment to suit nearly every taste
Recent Examples on the Web
This industrial-chic bistro from James Beard Award semifinalist chef Dallas McGarity is known for its New American small plates, mains and imaginative craft cocktails.
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Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 16 Dec. 2025
The Valentino Garavani DeVain bag, dreamt up by Alessandro Michele, was the star of the show as guests gathered at Chez Fifi on East 74th Street—the French bistro being one of the hardest reservations in the city to snag right now.
—Freya Drohan, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2025
Unveiled Thursday in a 1,088-square-foot space inside the Mollie hotel in Aspen, the debut marks the Parisian-style bistro’s first outpost beyond Los Angeles and its third location, following its 2014 launch in an unassuming Hollywood strip mall and a second in Sherman Oaks.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 10 Dec. 2025
The bar and bistro offers a menu filled with salads, soups, fish, meats, and pastas, including an absolutely divine beetroot tagliatelle with crumbly feta and walnuts, that will fuel your winter adventures.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2025
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Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 16 Dec. 2025
The Valentino Garavani DeVain bag, dreamt up by Alessandro Michele, was the star of the show as guests gathered at Chez Fifi on East 74th Street—the French bistro being one of the hardest reservations in the city to snag right now.
—Freya Drohan, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2025
Unveiled Thursday in a 1,088-square-foot space inside the Mollie hotel in Aspen, the debut marks the Parisian-style bistro’s first outpost beyond Los Angeles and its third location, following its 2014 launch in an unassuming Hollywood strip mall and a second in Sherman Oaks.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 10 Dec. 2025
The bar and bistro offers a menu filled with salads, soups, fish, meats, and pastas, including an absolutely divine beetroot tagliatelle with crumbly feta and walnuts, that will fuel your winter adventures.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2025
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“Bistro.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bistro. Accessed 21 Dec. 2025.
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bistro
noun
bis·tro
ˈbēs-(ˌ)trō
ˈbis-
ˈbis-
: a small or modest restaurant
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