Bistrot La Minette

Superb dining experience during restaurant week, with no shortcuts taken. The specialty menu had a variety of options for a three course. We opted to add additional items as well. Dish ingredients were rich and savory, while served at a perfect pace. Dining staff went above and beyond.

I went with my 16 yr old son last night for restaurant week specials for the 1st time. We were greeted and vaccine checked at the door per city guidelines. He is taking French in school as I did and we both wanted to try escargots and have some pretty authentic french cuisine. It was absolutely fantastic. The platings were simple and clean. We started with the escargot and endive salad, our entrees were rabbit and trout and to finish we had THE BEST creme brulee I have had in years....yes almost everywhere offers it now, but most places serve it ice cold (I was taught that is actually wrong) and have hardly no sugar crust to them. This was full coverage and had the perfect "crack" and was beyond a beautiful finish to a wonderful meal. Will definitely be back for special occasions.

First impressions: Classy yet cozy Parisian neighborhood gem is a must for locals and out of town visitors alike. Wait staff donned in red vests are friendly as they are pros at hospitality. Tin cladded, high ceiling.. down to the French old school music playing in the background creates the perfect setting to enjoy everything that you’re about to order. The food: Order everything! You won’t regret it! Well seasoned and executed menu at any level are hard to come by… in any city. This is a rare gem.

Absolutely delicious! We went for restaurant week and got the poached egg & mussels, escargot, trout, rabbit tagliatelle, apple spice cake, and creme brulee. We also ordered the truffle mac & cheese a la carte, which was totally worth it because it was one of our favorites! Other favorites were the egg toast, rabbit, and creme brulee, but everything was fantastic!

The food and service here are great. Highly recommend the duck liver (the hot one). Not recommended rabbit. Duck breast and pork cheek are good choices, too.

My husband and I recently visited Bistrot La Minette in Philadelphia and had an absolutely fantastic experience. We started with the Escargots a la Bourguignonne, which were perfectly cooked and full of flavor. For our entrees, we ordered the Entrecôte et oeufs au plat and the Truite meunière, both of which were incredibly fresh and tasty. We couldn't have been more pleased with the quality of the food. The ambiance of the restaurant was cozy and charming, with a distinctly French feel that made us feel like we were dining in a bistro in Paris. We loved the cute decor and overall vibe of the place. But perhaps the best part of our experience was the exceptional service we received. The staff was professional, attentive, and incredibly knowledgeable about the menu. Our server was helpful in making recommendations and ensuring that our dining experience was seamless from start to finish. Overall, I would highly recommend Bistrot La Minette to anyone looking for an exceptional French dining experience in Philadelphia. The food, ambiance, and service were all top-notch, and we can't wait to come back again.

I enjoyed this restaurant and the overall atmosphere. The waitstaff is lovely and add to the good time. A nice selection of wines, cocktails, and they even have some nice beers. The food was very good, the only critique would be maybe less foie gras terrine, as it's so rich you can feel full off of that itself. Not necessarily a bad thing to have. We got the Terrine de foie gras, Filet d'omble chevalier au champagne, Joue de porc façon cassoulet (which was in my opinion the best selection we got and perfect for a raining day), and Gâteau au fromage de style basque. To drink we had Vin à l'ancienne, Ecorce Sauvage, and Crème de Cassis Kir Royale.

Oof! I was not prepared for this deliciousness. Pricey but worth it. I got a cocktail that had pineapple and anise. Um…. I forgot anise tastes like licorice. ? But the crunchy, tangy butter salad was very fresh and satisfying. And the steak w/ tarragon butter with the side of asparagus and pommes Anna (slivers of potato stacked like a lasagna, with crispy edges). MIND. BLOWING. The creme broulee was creamy, tasty (not too sweet) and had that nice hard shell. Everything was exquisitely cooked and seasoned to perfection. Definite sticker shock at the bill but we had a meal to remember.