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
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
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The pork belly corn dog bites at a Bubbly Bar & Bistro at the Iowa fair were yummy and served in a lovely, airy new bistro setting at the top of the aforementioned hill.
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Kathy Berdan, Twin Cities, 27 July 2025
At this French-Italian bistro, the Flowers family enjoyed sharing the pork belly and escargot appetizers, as well as a gluten-free berry and hibiscus cake dessert.
—Karla Walsh, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 July 2025
Where to Eat: Try the hotel’s bistro, Petit Plaisir, for seasonal French cuisine, or enjoy local specialties and beer at Gasthof Adler.
—Sofia Markovich, Travel + Leisure, 24 July 2025
This bistro set has a woven texture and an oak finish that can brighten spaces, and the tabletop is stain-resistant and easy to clean.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2025
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Kathy Berdan, Twin Cities, 27 July 2025
At this French-Italian bistro, the Flowers family enjoyed sharing the pork belly and escargot appetizers, as well as a gluten-free berry and hibiscus cake dessert.
—Karla Walsh, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 July 2025
Where to Eat: Try the hotel’s bistro, Petit Plaisir, for seasonal French cuisine, or enjoy local specialties and beer at Gasthof Adler.
—Sofia Markovich, Travel + Leisure, 24 July 2025
This bistro set has a woven texture and an oak finish that can brighten spaces, and the tabletop is stain-resistant and easy to clean.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for bistro
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“Bistro.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bistro. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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bistro
noun
bis·tro
ˈbēs-(ˌ)trō
ˈbis-
ˈbis-
: a small or modest restaurant
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