Le Central

4.7

498 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary French

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2 people

22 Nov 2024

20:30

Booked 8 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Great for brunch
Charming

Le Central is a French bistro, focusing on modern interpretations of classic dishes featuring local products from Sakonnet Lobsters, Four Town Farm (Seekonk, MA), Walker's Farm (Barrington, RI), Scott the Bassman, and Little Rhody Eggs (Foster, RI). Low lighting, checkerboard floor tiling, glass tabletops, and French nu-Jazz provide an intimate yet warm and familiar atmosphere. Chef-owner Jesse James spent his early career in Boston, working with chefs Moncef Meddeb at L'Espalier and Jasper White at Jasper's, with further experience at other landmark restaurants in New York, France, and Italy. Le Central is the third restaurant he has designed, built, and operated, after Aperto (Est 1992) and Boca Rotis (Est 1997), both in San Francisco. The large painting by Inez Storer on the south wall of the restaurant (which also serves as our logo) is of Jesse's son, Sam (the current General Manager & Beverage Director), and his childhood dog, Skye. Inez wouldn't say who the guy in the chair is.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary French, Farm-to-table, Seafood
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–7:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(401) 396-9965
Website
http://www.lecentralbristol.net/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Jesse James
Private party facilities
Semi-private room and full restaurant available for private events/parties of 10-80 guests. Please email Sam at sam@lecentralbristol.net for booking inquiries.

Location
483 Hope St, Bristol, RI 02809-1807
Area
Bristol
Cross Street
State Street, Bristol, RI 02809
Parking details
Ample street parking and public lots within a half block of the restaurant.
Public transit
RIPTA 60 Providence/Newport - Hope and State (Bristol)
Additional
Gluten-free Options

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Onion Soup GratinéeUS$9.00
Coriander Grilled Shrimp & Avocado SaladUS$15.00
Grilled Shrimp in Coriander & Garlic, Salad of Avocado, Tomato, Cucumber, Hot Pepper-Lime Vinaigrette
Goat Cheese & Spinach SaladUS$11.00
Spinach, Goat Cheese, Red Bell Pepper, Almonds, Grilled Country Bread, Sherry Vinaigrette
Salade MaisonUS$8.00
Butter Lettuce, Baby Greens, Mustard-Shallot Vinaigrette
Salad of Endive & Roasted BeetsUS$12.00
Walnuts, Roquefort, Walnut-Cider Vinaigrette
Salmon Nicoise*US$16.00
Grilled Salmon, Arugula, Green beans, Roasted Peppers, Fingerlings, Tapenade, Lemon-Caper Compote
Grilled Moroccan ChickenUS$14.00
Cous Cous, Endive, Avocado, Cilantro, Moroccan Olives, Roast Pepper, Lime Vinaigrette
Duck Liver MousseUS$14.00
Seasonal Fruit Compote, Pickled Onions, Grilled Country Bread
CharcuterieUS$19.00
Pâté de Campagne, Rosette de Lyon dry Sausage, Duck Liver Mousse, Herbed Goat Cheese, House Pickles, Cornichon, Olives
Pâté de Campagne Avec Poivre VertUS$16.00
Pork, Chicken Liver & Green Peppercorn Pâté, Grilled Country Bread, Meaux Mustard, House Pickles, Cornichon, Olives
Baguette, House Olives & Vermont ButterUS$3.00

Crepes, Eggs & Fruit

Dutch PancakeUS$12.00
Souffled Pancake, Green Apples, Berries & Fruit Syrup or Country Ham & Gruyere
Goat Cheese & Arugula OmeletUS$13.00
Salade Vinaigrette, Sautéed Potatoes
Applewood Bacon & Gruyere OmeletUS$14.00
Salade Vinaigrette, Sautéed Potatoes
Ratatouille OmeletUS$14.00
Salade Vinaigrette, Sautéed Potatoes
Florentine OmeletUS$15.00
Salade Vinaigrette, Sautéed Potatoes
Warm Lemon-Ricotta Crepes, Seasonal FruitUS$14.00

Les Plats

Chilled Oysters*
Mignonette Sauce
- Market Price
Mac & CheeseUS$14.00
Panko Baked Penne, Porcini, Fontina, Gruyere Cheeses, Salade Vinaigrette
Bistro Burger Frites*US$16.00
Grilled Organic Beef on Brioche Bun, House Pickles, House-Cut Fries
Steak Frites*US$22.00
Grilled Hanger Steak, House-Cut Fries, Arugula, Bordelaise Onions
Grilled Chicken SandwichUS$14.00
Grilled Chicken, Arugula, Parmigiano on Sourdough, House-Cut Fries
Croque MonsieurUS$12.00
Pan Toasted Sandwich of Country Ham & Gruyere, House-Cut Fries
Smoked Salmon on SourdoughUS$17.00
Dill Cream, Cucumbers, Pickled Onions, Salade Vinaigrette
Classic BLTUS$12.00
Applewood-Smoked Bacon, Arugula, Tomato, Aioli on Brioche, House-Cut Fries
Grilled Chicken BLTUS$15.00
Grilled Chicken, Applewood-Smoked Bacon, Arugula, Tomato, Aioli on Brioche, House-Cut Fries
Lobster BLT
Sakonnet Lobster, Applewood-Smoked Bacon, Arugula, Tomato, Aioli on Brioche, House-Cut Fries
- Market

What 498 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.3Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Rhode Island
Great for brunch
Bristol County
Best Overall
Bristol County
Best Food
Bristol County
Best Service
Bristol County
Best Value
Bristol County
Healthy
Bristol County
Neighbourhood gem
Bristol County
Good for special occasions
Bristol County
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Le Central is a charming French bistro in Bristol, known for its "excellent" food and "A+ service." Regulars praise its "quiet" ambiance, making it perfect for conversation. Highlights include the "amazing" French Onion Soup and "exceptional" homemade soups. "Sam's specialty drinks" delight, while desserts cap off each meal deliciously.

498 Reviews

T
Taubs3
Greater Boston
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was outstanding and the service was top-notch.
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david
Greater Boston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 15 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food is always amazing as is the service. My favorite lunch spot.
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Lisa
New Hampshire
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 14 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A wonderful French Bistro! We felt like we were in France. The onion soup was fabulous!
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David
Greater Boston
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
French onion soup was outstanding ….. Food was very good.
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Larry
Greater Boston
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 5 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Excellent food and pleasant waitress . Ambiance tired and menu needs to be updated .
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Barry
Greater Boston
45 reviews
5.0
45 reviews
Dined on 30 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Tried a “new to us” restaurant.. Fabulous in both service from Allison and the food was terrific. We warned them we would be back, and we will.
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Linda
Greater Boston
59 reviews
5.0
59 reviews
Dined on 25 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always excellent. Best kept secret in Bristol dining.
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Christine
Austin
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 23 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great experience! The food was outstanding.
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Patrick
Greater Boston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 19 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was excellent. We had some food allergy concerns, and they went above and beyond to make us feel safe and accommodated. The food was outstanding!
Le CentralResponded on 12 November 2024
We're so glad to hear that you had an enjoyable experience! Many of our staff members have food allergies or dietary restrictions themselves, so we're all very aware of how important it is to make guests feel both properly informed and assured that we're taking their health and comfort seriously. We hope this means we'll be having you in again soon! Best, Sam (GM)
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Liz
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 18 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
For anyone considering going to Le Central, do it! The food is amazing and the drinks are fantastic. I don't usually order chicken when eating out, but oh my gosh.... the chicken entree is out of this world! I highly recommend it. Not sure how they cook it, but it's seriously the best and definitely worth trying. They are consistent and everything I've tried has always been great. The service is outstanding. Give it a try, you won't be disappointed! And the desserts are phenomenal too.
Le CentralResponded on 12 November 2024
Thank you so much for the high praise! It's wonderful to hear that our staff--both in the dining room and the kitchen--are consistently hitting the high standards of service we aim for. We hope to see you again soon! Best, Sam (GM)
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FAQs

Le Central offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (401) 396-9965.

Le Central is rated 4.7 stars by 498 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

22 Nov 2024

20:30

Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

483 Hope St, Bristol, RI 02809-1807

Additional information

Cross Street
State Street, Bristol, RI 02809
Area
Bristol
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–7:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary French, Farm-to-table, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Ample street parking and public lots within a half block of the restaurant.
Public transit
RIPTA 60 Providence/Newport - Hope and State (Bristol)
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Jesse James
Additional
Gluten-free Options

Website
http://www.lecentralbristol.net/
Phone number
(401) 396-9965
Private party facilities
Semi-private room and full restaurant available for private events/parties of 10-80 guests. Please email Sam at sam@lecentralbristol.net for booking inquiries.

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Le Central

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Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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Pour Commencer

Onion Soup GratinéeUS$9.00

Coriander Grilled Shrimp & Avocado SaladUS$15.00

Goat Cheese & Spinach SaladUS$11.00

Salade MaisonUS$8.00

Salad of Endive & Roasted BeetsUS$12.00

Salmon Nicoise*US$16.00

Grilled Moroccan ChickenUS$14.00

Duck Liver MousseUS$14.00

CharcuterieUS$19.00

Pâté de Campagne Avec Poivre VertUS$16.00

Baguette, House Olives & Vermont ButterUS$3.00

Crepes, Eggs & Fruit

Dutch PancakeUS$12.00

Goat Cheese & Arugula OmeletUS$13.00

Applewood Bacon & Gruyere OmeletUS$14.00

Ratatouille OmeletUS$14.00

Florentine OmeletUS$15.00

Warm Lemon-Ricotta Crepes, Seasonal FruitUS$14.00

Les Plats

Chilled Oysters*

Mac & CheeseUS$14.00

Bistro Burger Frites*US$16.00

Steak Frites*US$22.00

Grilled Chicken SandwichUS$14.00

Croque MonsieurUS$12.00

Smoked Salmon on SourdoughUS$17.00

Classic BLTUS$12.00

Grilled Chicken BLTUS$15.00

Lobster BLT

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

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How is Le Central restaurant rated?

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