Bistro 5

05/06/08

Atmosphere nice - Food too gourmet - left hungry :(

by mia345 at Citysearch

Atmosphere inside was nice. Food overated and overpriced. I am not one for "fancy" food. We left hungry and disappointed. Waitstaff was prompt and attentative as they were not very busy. Overall if you like gourmet food I'd rate it a 3 on a scale 1 to 5. I much prefer the Cafe Escadrille in Burlington for special occasions or The Salem Wood Cafe in Malden for a more casual dinner.

• Pros: Atmosphere, Easy to get to
• Cons: Food just average - portions small

03/18/08

restaurant week

by holten at Citysearch

Went here for rest week - Winter as I thought the menu looked great & I was not disappointed. We were pleasantly surprised at how romantic & intimate the interior is compared to the exterior! The portions were more than adequate, the eggplant & goat cheese appetizer was melt in your mouth yummy! The wine menu was filled with wonderful Italian wines and we were very pleased to see our favorite Chianti Classico wine on there. Overall it was an excellent dining experience & one we will repeat again soon!!!

• Pros: ambience, food, value
• Cons: parking

03/03/08

romantic plus great food -- what a combination

by lhq at Citysearch

This is the kind of place you go if you want to hold hands. Intimate, neighborhood bistro with fabulous food -- I've never been disappointed.

• Pros: food, service, ambiance
• Cons: no casual bar area if you want to eat by yourself and catch the ballgame

03/04/07

Very Poor Service

by tditty at Citysearch

I have now had a first after many years of seeking our fine dining. My party of 5 arrived on time for our 8:15 reservation and they kept us waiting 35 minutes while at least 3 other parties, that arrived after us and of comparable size were seated including 2 parties that had reservations at 8:30. After a lack of consideration and feeble explainations we left

Medford's favorite spot for upscale Italian fare provides suburban couples with a reason to avoid heading into Boston.

by Contributor at Citysearch

In Short
Bistro 5's seasonal menu of modern Italian fare has made the restaurant a favorite of Medford residents and couples looking to celebrate a special occasion. The comfortable dining rooms and well-chosen wine list add to the atmosphere. Those looking for an extra-special dining experience opt for the chef's tasting menu, while regular diners enjoy dishes like lobster "cappuccino" (fortified lobster bisque with truffled cream) and seared free-range chicken with prosciutto and polenta.

10/23/05

Authentic Italian

by petitgourmand at Citysearch

Another great find outside the city! Bistro 5 is not in a particularly trendy or upscale town, but the food, wine and service are EXCELLENT. I always get the calamari appetizer---it is deliciosly different and very light. The entreés are always in season and perfectly prepared. The pastas, meats and fishes are always topped with amazing sauces. The servers (Angus is our favorite) are always friendly and helpful. This si definitely worth a trip to Medford!

04/29/05

Great Food near Tufts

by rhymom at Citysearch

My daughter is a college student at Tufts University in Medford. Over the years, when we visit we usually go to Boston. We were surprised when we learned about Bistro 5. It's right in Medford, not far from Tufts and the food is superb. The Italian menus offer high quality, fresh ingredients put together in an interesting way; I think this restaurant is a great find. People don't expect this caliber of food in Medford.

03/16/05

nice date spot in medford

by bostonoffice at Citysearch

good italian, surprisingly strong wine list, prices aren't the cheapest around but are fair considering the portions

11/13/04

great dining

by mmegmurf at Citysearch

We had a great experience. The staff was very helpful and very friendly. One thing to know before you go is they only serve beer and wine. The food was excellent, the staff was very helpful. We have been twice and had a great time both times.

• Pros: Staff

11/12/04

Definitely Great!

by ellybelly at Citysearch

We've been to Bistro 5 many times and have always been overly pleased with our meal. Yes, it is an expensive meal out but we think it's definitely worth it for a treat.

They have seasonal menus, so it's always changing but you can't go wrong with any of the beef entrees.

The only problem is that they do not take reservations for parties of less than 4 people.

• Pros: Great Food, Cool Atmosphere