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Le Bistrot

Santa Magdalena 80 | Local 7, Patio del Sol, Providencia, Santiago 05033080, Chile
232 10 54
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Ranked #6 of 1,040 restaurants in Santiago
Cuisines: French
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Groups, Business, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Groups, Business, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
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1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013 NEW via mobile

The food scene in Santiago is rather disappointing, so we were incredibly pleased to find this gem of a French cafe in Providencia. Excellent food, polite service (also uncommon in Santiago) and reasonable prices ensure that we'll be frequent patrons. Voila!

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San Francisco, California
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17 reviews 17 reviews
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Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

Great French food at remarkably moderate prices, easily one of the better (and less expensive) full-service restaurants I've found so far in Santiago. There's a nice heated outdoor patio, enclosed by tent-like plastic "walls" on cooler evenings, or you can sit inside in the charming space, which is warm to the point of being overheated. The one real downside is... More

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San Diego, USA
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11 reviews 11 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013

A very good choice for french cuisine lovers because good french food is hard to come by in Santiago We were pleasantly surprised by the food quality. The restaurant is almost always busy, an indication that I'm not alone in thinking that the food is very good. Note: make always a reservation (both for lunch and for dinner)

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Santiago, Chile
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36 reviews 36 reviews
25 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

Come here for lunch very often and it's always great. Great service (fast and friendly), great food and great price. Came a couple of times for dinner and was also a great experience.

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See 14 more reviews by Spydr_79 for Santiago
Madison, Indiana
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29 reviews 29 reviews
18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

This was an interesting place. It was off what looked like an alley and it opened up to a courtyard with many restaurants and other vendors. This place had the most amazing espresso and coffee....the real stuff! We had the spinach quiche and a made to order omelette. The service was outstanding and the price was great! What else can... More

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Rome, Italy
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31 reviews 31 reviews
25 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013

This place is very cosy and comfortable with an excellent service. The menu is various and has the classi french dishes that we all look for, such as the "Escargots" or "Canard" (duck) cooked in a very raffinated way and all the dishes are delicious. A Must-go in Santiago! The restaurant has also a very rich selection of wines and... More

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Vancouver, Canada
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56 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2013

Arrived at 8:30 without a reservation. There were many tables in use on the covered patio. Requested an inside table in a quiet area. Offered and seated right away. Its not linen and finery but acceptable seating. Good choice for us as there was a Football game on and the outside patios of most of the restaurants in the area... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2013 via mobile

This place is just perfect, excellent food, really good service and fair prices. Santiago is full of expensive and bad restaurants, this is not the case. Ask to meet the chef!

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Santiago, Chile
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2013

Nice place with great food. My only complaint is they were so full I had to sit at an uncomfortable table near the back. I was alone but comfortable and the wine selection was excellent.

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Leeds, United Kingdom
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 February 2013

When you go to a French restaurant in France you expect great food and good service, they take their time serving you, allowing you to enjoy the food and ambience, your expectation are usually satisfied. But When in Chile if you are looking for French cuisine then avoid this (Le Bistro). It’s all about get you in and out as... More

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