Le Petit Bistro Da Nang — Restaurant in Đà Nẵng

The positives first: The place looks nice on the inside and the starters (tuna tataki, ceviche) and sides (dauphinoise, beans and rocket salad) were all nice and tasty. Staff is friendly and nice.

The bad: All the three mains were awful. We had the Fusilli Napoletana and two Steak Frites.

The Fusilli were cooked well but absolutely bland. The whole dish had little to no flavour to it.

The Steak Frites were the worst we’ve ever had anywhere. The Frites were beyond soggy and as a result had no crisp to them. No salt either. Worst chips (fries) ever.

The steaks were ordered medium and came out medium rare to blue so we sent them back. Not sure what cut the “house cut” is but it is the toughest cut available I suppose. Extremely chewy even when medium rare. Sending them back to the kitchen did not help.

As a side note the bread was sent out without butter and the salt/pepper grinders on the tables are awful as well. The table next to us had the whole thing fall apart on them.

The same table also had steak frites and agreed it was awful.

For the money the place needs to do a lot better given they...

Our first visit was genuinely lovely. We tried the vongole pasta, French onion soup, and the chocolate fondant. For Vietnam, the food quality was truly impressive. I especially want to highlight the dessert — I lived and studied in Paris for four years, and I can honestly say that this chocolate fondant was one of the best I’ve ever had. Perfect texture, rich flavor, beautifully done.

Unfortunately, our next visit completely ruined the impression. We came without a reservation, were seated at a table, placed our order, and began eating. And then, in the middle of the meal, we were asked to leave, because apparently the table had been reserved and the guests were “about to arrive.” Yes, they apologized. But being asked to leave while eating is simply unacceptable, and it left us feeling extremely uncomfortable and unwelcome.

I didn’t even order the fondant again — and that says a lot. Because in this situation, it’s not the guest’s fault — it’s the restaurant’s mistake.

It’s a shame. What started as a great experience ended with a lasting sense of...

Edited 2nd review: came back to this restaurant a second time and were greeted warmly by the chef and staff! Really lovely meal again - had three courses! The chef really knows fine dining and the menu is excellent with good quality choices, so I was happy to try something new and something I’d previously had. The produce is well chosen and the attention to detail is super. The chef really is an asset to this place and we shall definitely return again in the future. First visit review: Absolutely stunning. This lovely bistro is intimate and quiet in a small street off the main strip in tourist street. You could be anywhere in the world as you walk in you are greeted to French music and a beautifully crafted fresco on the wall which makes it look even more spacious. We met the chef at lunch on his way to the market and booked a table - it was busy so glad we did. So much lovely choice on the menu it was tough. Highlights - the ceviche and tuna tartare, steak tartare and crème brûlée. We have booked a table again next...