BISTRO 83 — Restaurant in Mexico City

Beautiful setting, mediocre food, and underwhelming service.

The reservation process is challenging for non-Spanish speakers. I recommend making the reservation either via email or Instagram messaging, so that you can utilize Google Translate.

The tables in the garden are nice. You can request for them when making the reservation.

Most of the servers do not speak English. However, we came across 1 person who does when we were getting the bill. It made me wonder why they had not asked him to come speak with us when we needed help.

Of the items we tried, only the onion soup was up to standard. The escargot was okay. The filete en jugo de carne & coq au vin tasted very heavy (in an unpleasant way). The cocktails were just bearable.

Perhaps we did not order the right dishes. But overall the service felt stuffy, and it seemed like a restaurant more for the ambiance than for the food.

Side rant: considering that there is a gluten-free bakery in the same plaza, it surprises me that they do not offer...

• Positive points * Nice atmosphere, beautiful garden; Romantic location (we went for valentine's Day); Delicious meal!!!! As a French it's important to me. I had one of the best Coq au vin in my life; great choice of wine (although somewhat pricey). The price is fair: between 200 and 400 pesos for most of the plato fuerte; entrada: between 150 and 300; dessert: about 150 we will definitely come back 🤗

• Negative points * The butter (mantequilla)!!! We even asked the waiter and he told us that the cook uses the brand Gloria (never tried before, I had heard it should be good). It almost ruined the fondant au chocolat. My girlfriend and I are used to good butter. We have faced this issue with the butter in Mexico...

¡Qué experiencia maravillosa tuvimos en Bistro 83! Desde el momento en que entramos, nos cautivó la increíble atmósfera que ofrece este lugar. La decoración elegante y acogedora creó el ambiente perfecto para una cena especial.

Pero lo que realmente hizo que nuestra noche fuera memorable fue el excelente servicio al cliente proporcionado por nuestro camarero, Alfredo. Su atención atenta y amable hizo que nos sintiéramos verdaderamente bienvenidos y cuidados durante toda la velada.

Y qué decir de la comida: cada plato fue ejecutado a la perfección y presentado de manera impecable. Cada bocado fue una delicia para el paladar, gracias al talento del chef ejecutivo, el director Horacio A. Armendariz. Sus creaciones culinarias realmente destacan por su sabor exquisito y su presentación visualmente impresionante.

En resumen, Bistro 83 ofrece no solo una excelente comida, sino también una experiencia gastronómica completa gracias a su ambiente encantador, servicio excepcional y talentoso equipo culinario. ¡Definitivamente volveremos!

"Ahora en Ingles"

What a wonderful experience we had at Bistro 83! From the moment we walked in, we were captivated by the incredible atmosphere this place offers. The elegant and cozy decor created the perfect atmosphere for a special dinner. But what really made our night memorable was the excellent customer service provided by our waiter, Alfredo. Their attentive and friendly attention made us feel truly welcome and cared for throughout the evening. And what to say about the food: each dish was executed to perfection and presented impeccably. Every bite was a delight for the palate, thanks to the talent of the executive chef, director Horacio A. Armendariz. Their culinary creations truly stand out for their exquisite flavor and visually impressive presentation. In short, Bistro 83 offers not only great food, but also a complete dining experience thanks to its charming atmosphere, exceptional service and talented culinary team. We will...