bistro
bistro
Definition
bis·tro (bē′strō′, bis′trō′)
noun pl. -·tros′
- a small wine shop or restaurant where wine is served
- a small nightclub or bar
Etymology: Fr (Parisian) slang, wine shop, wine seller < bistraud, orig. (dial. of Anjou & Poitou), a shepherd < biste, goat
bistro
Usage Examples
Possessives
- atmosphere: On an nr recent elections the bistro's informal atmosphere.
Converse of object
- open: Gary will open the bistro seven days a week during December.
- have: It has a bistro attached ( very handy for the complete night out ).
- relax: Set in a charming coastal village, this hotel has two restaurants, one fine dining, the other a more relaxed bistro.
Adjective modifier
- intimate: I like Jarnac, an intimate French-style bistro in the West Village.
- French: French bistro, sexy place, great for drinks or dinner.
- Italian: A wide range of pizzas and pastas are served all day in this child-friendly Italian bistro.
- popular: It's popular bistro serves a fine selection of classic seasonal European dishes and an eclectic range of wines to complement the menu.
- little: We found a perfect little French bistro with a set menu.
- excellent: Port D'Andraitx offers excellent bistros, restaurants and shops only minutes walk from the apartment.
Modifies a noun
- fare: Fox Reformed Wine bar in Stoke Newington offers bistro fare.
- restaurant: Dine in our cozy bistro style restaurant or in the characterful bar.
- menu: Our Regency Restaurant boasts an excellent 2AA Rosettes, and our Triumph Bar offers a more relaxed bistro type menu.
- style: Once the work is finished it will be a pub with informal bistro style food.
- atmosphere: The food is very good and there is a lively bistro atmosphere.
- table: They are idea for two seater bistro tables or single chair seating.
Noun used with modifier
- bar: The bar bistro on the first floor is operational and is proving to be very popular.
- style: Went to a french style bistro located in a former McDonald's drive thru.
- cafe: Why not visit the famous café bistro or the gift shop.
- French: Our local french bistro in London serves them with mustard sauce and I often pop in - they are just wonderful.
Browse dictionary entries near bistro
- bistoury
- bistort
- bister
- bissextile
- Bissau
- bisque
- bison
- bismuthous
- bismuthic
- bismuth
