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Enjoy freshly prepared French food in Stratford-upon-Avon near the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. Located within the Swan’s Nest hotel on the banks of the River Avon, our bistrot offers a relaxing place in which to enjoy affordable French-style dishes, freshly prepared by our chefs every day. Inspired by our travels around France and beyond our menus combine bistrot classics with new seasonal dishes. Why not try our incredibly popular Menu Pierre menu where you can enjoy 2 courses for £17.95 or 3 courses for £20.95? Add a glass of our signature Cuvée 22 wine, pint of Bière 94 or a soft drink for only £3. Whether it’s for a casual catch up over lunch, a special occasion, relaxed family meal or Sunday
PRICE RANGE
₱567 - ₱1,062
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks
CUISINES
French, European
FEATURES
Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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Reviewed 1 week ago

After being seated and ordering what we would like to eat as a couple we was told 10 minute wait as we only had a hour After waiting a hour we asked again only for one of the staff to but in and talk over...my partner The food Finaly arrived mine was fine where as my partners steak was very over cooked and had to go back Another came out after I’d eaten my meal on my own to another over cooked steak over cooked fries and not steak knife to eat it with After asking for a knife the guy went on to have a conversation with another customer hence the knife not comming straight away and now a cold steak Won’t be eating here again Won’t be recommending to customers or friends of ours Best park of our visit here was the pint of beerMore

Date of visit: March 2024
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Filippo Benedetti, General Manager at Bistrot Pierre, responded to this reviewResponded yesterday

Dear Sherpa, Thank you for taking your time to leave us the review. We are sorry to hear that last time you dine with us was not up to our usual high standard. We took your feedback on board and will put staff training in...More

Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

This is my favourite bistro, I have visited on numerous occasions, with my wife, family, and friends. The food is always beautifully cooked, and presented, and served with a smile. The service is always very attentive, without being to intrusive. I realy feel like a...valid customer, whenever I visit. I love the place, its become a must visit for me whenever I come to Stratford. Thank you all, who work there , and keep up the good work.More

Date of visit: February 2024
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Filippo Benedetti, General Manager at Bistrot Pierre, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago

Dear michaelbrummie, Thank you so much for your kind words. This really means a lot to us and motivates to keep up the hard work. I will pass your comment onto our team. We are looking forward to seeing you shortly. Kind regards, Agata Assistant...More

Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

If we come to Stratford we always come here for lunch or a evening meal . Never disappointed. The service is friendly and professional thank you and see you soon

Date of visit: February 2024
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Filippo Benedetti, General Manager at Bistrot Pierre, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago

Dear Tour27000199723, Thank you so much for your kind words. We are pleased to hear it and look forward to seeing you soon. Kind regards, Agata Assistant Manager

Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

I’ve been twice with my wife and honestly I love the food and service! The people who work there are lovely and after they found out we was travelling for our anniversary they made a nice fuss about it so thank you

Date of visit: July 2023
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Filippo Benedetti, General Manager at Bistrot Pierre, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago

Thank you for the kind review. We're so happy you had a nice evening celebrating your anniversary with us! Hopefully see you again soon! Kind regards

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

A costly disappointment. This used to be good but our lunches were underwhelming. We had two salads as mains and this consisted mainly of salad bag leaves. One of us had confit duck which was supposed to come with celeriac and winter vegetables. There didn't...seem to be any celeriac and the winter vegetables was a mere leaf of curly kale. We will not be returning.More

Date of visit: February 2024
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Filippo Benedetti, General Manager at Bistrot Pierre, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago

We're sorry for your experience at Bistrot SUA. This was not our intention to disappoint you. The celeriac is puree form, apologies for the misunderstanding. This has been passed on to our team. Kind regards

Reviewed 5 weeks ago

Great service from May and Fillipo tonight. Attentive and speedy service. Tasty food and drinks. Truffle fries really good. Flies around table not so enjoyable.

Date of visit: February 2024
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Filippo Benedetti, General Manager at Bistrot Pierre, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago

Thank you for your kind response! We have passed this onto the team. Kind regards

Reviewed February 12, 2024

Bistrot Pierre Stratford-upon-Avon was our go-to restaurant in Stratford for many years. A year or so ago we had a poor meal with dreadful service and a hostile attitude from the young French manageress. We gave them another go at a Soiree Gastronomique - another...poor meal. Ever forgiving we went back last week and had another poor meal. There were only three other tables occupied and it was freezing cold in the restaurant. No atmosphere whatsoever. I won't go through all the food, just the main courses. The chicken chasseur was an extremely dry, overcooked piece of chicken sitting on top of a nondescript sauce. Surely the chicken should have been cooked in the sauce to keep it moist. The burger was stone cold; the only reason we didn't send it back was that one of us would have finished the chicken chasseur before the burger was returned. We would have eaten our main courses separately. A once good restaurant has now failed us three times. Senior management need to have a long hard look at the running of this restaurant. We will never find out whether improvements have been made. We will not be going back.More

Date of visit: February 2024
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Reviewed February 7, 2024 via mobile

Once again , just had the most wonderful breakfast here , fabulous on all fronts , looked after by the superb Krasi !! Thank you !!

Date of visit: February 2024
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Filippo Benedetti, General Manager at Bistrot Pierre, responded to this reviewResponded February 7, 2024

Thank you for your kind response! This will passed onto Krasi! Hope to see you again soon. Kind regards

Reviewed February 4, 2024 via mobile

Not at all worth it. The Breakfast was served cold. The supervisor was really over acting and rude. I asked for poached eggs and was served boiled egg. The coffee machine was not working as well. Needs to improve.

Date of visit: December 2023
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Filippo Benedetti, General Manager at Bistrot Pierre, responded to this reviewResponded February 4, 2024

We are sorry about your experience here at Bistrot Pierre SUA. Our team has been informed, and we will continue to improve our standards. Kind regards Rob

Reviewed January 26, 2024

We visited the Bistrot Pierre during our stay at the Swans Nest hotel. Excellent breakfast experience every morning. From walking into the restaurant and being greeted by Krasi, seated and order taken. Meal was served hot and excellent taste. Service was very friendly and helpful....Thank you Krasi for your lovely welcome and service. Highly recommended!More

Date of visit: January 2024
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Filippo Benedetti, General Manager at Bistrot Pierre, responded to this reviewResponded February 7, 2024

Thank you for your kind response. We shall let Krasi know! Hopefully see you again! Kind regards

Reviewed January 20, 2024

Pierre offers an excellent value for money menu with special deals and seasonal offers . I visit regularly with friends and the steak frites is superb with succulent steak and crispy fries . Filipino , the manager always accommodates even when we forget to book...and he and his team udder excellent service . KarenMore

Date of visit: January 2024
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Reviewed January 9, 2024

Hello! I’d like to appreciate the grate service my friends and I received from Luiza waiter, and about the restaurants food itself! Pasta and wine were delicious, served really quickly. Thank you for good memories and atmosphere of that evening.

Date of visit: December 2023
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Filippo Benedetti, General Manager at Bistrot Pierre, responded to this reviewResponded January 16, 2024

Thank you for your kind review! This has been passed on to Luiza. Hopefully see you again soon! Kind regards

Reviewed January 8, 2024 via mobile

Not great oily greasy French fries Lukewarm food Expected great meal but disappointed Needs improvement tried 3 times same opinion

Date of visit: January 2024
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Filippo Benedetti, General Manager at Bistrot Pierre, responded to this reviewResponded January 16, 2024

We're sorry here at Bistrot SUA about your experience. This is not our intention. We are working on improving our standards until they are flawless. Kind regards

Reviewed January 8, 2024

We love going to bistrot Pierre, and we have not been for a few months, so we decided to go for the £10 offer after Christmas. The food was delicious and quality, we were surprised by the portion size, which was a great value. We...will go back to try the rest of the offer.More

Date of visit: January 2024
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Filippo Benedetti, General Manager at Bistrot Pierre, responded to this reviewResponded January 16, 2024

Thank you for kind response! We're glad your enjoying our new menu! Hopefully see you again soon! Kind regards

Reviewed January 3, 2024 via mobile

Eight of us were on holiday in Stratford and decided to go here for breakfast. Six of us had traditional breakfast, one had Eggs Benedict and the other Mushroom Friccassee. All delicious. The restaurant itself is attached to a hotel and the view and Christmas...decorations were beautiful. We all really enjoyed ourselves and nothing was too much trouble for the Staff.More

Date of visit: January 2024
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Thank you for your kind response! We're glad you had a great morning with us! Hopefully see you again soon! Kind regards

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Response from 136andym | Reviewed this property |
It’s a chain restaurant. So I doubt it very much. It all taste the same anyway doesn’t it?
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Yes without a doubt. The attached hotel is also dog friendly.
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Not sure - we walk to BP. There is parking at the hotel and in a little car park opposite BP. Pay & Display I think. Worth asking Bistrot Pierre ...
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