Bistro de Paris Anniversary Dinner- Did I make the right choice? - The DIS Discussion Forums

blackacex2 · 03-17-2012, 12:41 PM

My wife and I are going for our second anniversary to Bistro de Paris at 8 PM on April 14th. I really want to go somewhere really special with amazing food and atmosphere. Bistro doesn't seem to be all that popular though? Perhaps we would be happier elsewhere? Victoria and Alberts is too $$$$$ for us, but I'd be open to other suggestions?

minnie mum · 03-17-2012, 12:51 PM

I'm not sure why you think that Bistro isn't that popular. It isn't mentioned as often as a lot of the other park or signature restaurants because until this year it was not on the DDP. Until that time, it was favoured as one of the few spots in WDW (and probably the only one inside a park) where you could be assured of a lovely meal in a quiet, adult, atmosphere. I think the jury is still out on how the DDP will affect both the menu and the ambiance.

TDC Nala · 03-17-2012, 12:55 PM

One change they have made is that, according to a post I saw in the Disney Food Blog, they do now have a children's menu. The menu itself wasn't posted though.

It's not popular (or, at least, lacks references on the boards) because it's not a family restaurant and as such is not appealing to the vast majority of Disney park guests. More families have been attending in recent years, and with the restaurant going on the DDP this year I'd probably look for even more families. Doesn't mean you won't get a nice adult atmosphere but that's not as certain as it once was.

OKW Lover · 03-17-2012, 12:58 PM

Bistro de Paris is a wonderful place. We too are hoping that its addition to the Dining Plan does not dumb-down this restaurant. If V&A is out of the question then Bistro is a great choice.

Some other suggestions, Jiko, Artist Point and Citrico's are also good, quiet romantic choices especially if you book something for later in the evening.

Jeanieblue114 · 03-17-2012, 01:13 PM

It wasn't as popular because it didn't accept the dining plan until now.
We were there in Oct for our anniversary and it was wonderful.
If i walked to the bathroom or coming in or leaving, all the waiters would stand to the side as i passed and nod and say hello princess to me (i was wearing a tiara but still).
It's a really lovely slow paced meal and excellent service.

blackacex2 · 03-17-2012, 01:36 PM

Thanks everyone, for less than half the price of Victoria and albert I think it will be a great experience!

Tamar · 03-17-2012, 01:41 PM

We really like Bistro d' Paris. I hope the DDP doesn't change the menu too much!

03-17-2012, 12:41 PM	#1
blackacex2 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 351	Bistro de Paris Anniversary Dinner- Did I make the right choice? My wife and I are going for our second anniversary to Bistro de Paris at 8 PM on April 14th. I really want to go somewhere really special with amazing food and atmosphere. Bistro doesn't seem to be all that popular though? Perhaps we would be happier elsewhere? Victoria and Alberts is too $$$$$ for us, but I'd be open to other suggestions?

03-17-2012, 12:55 PM	#3
TDC Nala 1937, what a year that was Diet Coke on Ice or Else I apparently don't do anything they want to stimulate Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Not far enough outside the Beltway Posts: 54,535	One change they have made is that, according to a post I saw in the Disney Food Blog, they do now have a children's menu. The menu itself wasn't posted though. It's not popular (or, at least, lacks references on the boards) because it's not a family restaurant and as such is not appealing to the vast majority of Disney park guests. More families have been attending in recent years, and with the restaurant going on the DDP this year I'd probably look for even more families. Doesn't mean you won't get a nice adult atmosphere but that's not as certain as it once was. __________________

03-17-2012, 12:58 PM	#4
OKW Lover Yes, we love Old Key West Connoisseur of the fine things in life, and has the time to enjoy them (Just ask his wife) Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Plymouth, MA Posts: 17,344	Bistro de Paris is a wonderful place. We too are hoping that its addition to the Dining Plan does not dumb-down this restaurant. If V&A is out of the question then Bistro is a great choice. Some other suggestions, Jiko, Artist Point and Citrico's are also good, quiet romantic choices especially if you book something for later in the evening. __________________ Jeff

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Jeanieblue114 DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Jax, Florida Posts: 1,441	It wasn't as popular because it didn't accept the dining plan until now. We were there in Oct for our anniversary and it was wonderful. If i walked to the bathroom or coming in or leaving, all the waiters would stand to the side as i passed and nod and say hello princess to me (i was wearing a tiara but still). It's a really lovely slow paced meal and excellent service. __________________ 1974-2002 Disneyworld Off-property annually 2003 Dolphin Resort 2003 Disney's Vero Beach Resort 2003 Disney's Hilton Head Resort 2004 Disneyworld Good Neighbor Hotel 2004 Disneyland Good Neighbor Hotel 2005-2008 Disneyworld Good Neighbor Hotel Annually July 2009 3 Nights Disney Good Neighbor Sept-Oct 2009 5 Nights Disney's Old Key West Feb-March 2010 Disney's Hilton Head Resort +1 month off-property July Weekend off-property September 2010 Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas-Jambo December 2010 Disney's Old Key West Villas

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03-17-2012, 12:51 PM	#2
minnie mum Unapologetic Disney Fan(atic) Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: WAY too far north Posts: 8,135	I'm not sure why you think that Bistro isn't that popular. It isn't mentioned as often as a lot of the other park or signature restaurants because until this year it was not on the DDP. Until that time, it was favoured as one of the few spots in WDW (and probably the only one inside a park) where you could be assured of a lovely meal in a quiet, adult, atmosphere. I think the jury is still out on how the DDP will affect both the menu and the ambiance.

03-17-2012, 01:36 PM	#6
blackacex2 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 351	Thanks everyone, for less than half the price of Victoria and albert I think it will be a great experience!

03-17-2012, 01:41 PM	#7
Tamar If you're not going to snort, what's the point of laughing?? Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 918	We really like Bistro d' Paris. I hope the DDP doesn't change the menu too much!