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Bistro Bohem
Bistro Bohem, Washington DC's newest and most lively hangout, is located in the historic U Street/Bloomingdale, just a mile north of the White House. We're unique to the area, offering flavorful Eastern European cuisine in a relaxed and vibrant atmosphere. Sink into our cozy banquettes and chat with friends while enjoying succulent meats, delectable sides, and irresistible desserts.
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90 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Rating Breakdown 90 reviews
5 stars
(35)
4 stars
(41)
3 stars
(13)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(64)
- fit for foodies(37)
- romantic(17)
- hot spot(15)
- good for groups(12)
- great for outdoor dining(8)
Bistro Bohem Reviews List
Review 1 for Bistro Bohem
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I'll be coming back!
OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/18/2013
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food just like my Czech grandparents used to make, but in a hip and vibrant environment. Servers were very helpful in accommodating our large group."
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 2 for Bistro Bohem
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Awesome!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Thank you, once again, to Bistro Bohem for a fantastic meal! I took my parents there for a Mother's Day dinner and we were not at all disappointed! Everyone loved their appetizers and meals - and I had a great glass of Czech wine! Thank you for a fantastic experience! I love having this place within walking distance!!"
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 3 for Bistro Bohem
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Be Prepared to Be Underwhelmed
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"If you have ever been to Germany or the Czech Republic, you will be disappointed with the food. It is flat and amateur. The place has great ambience, but not enough to compensate for the main reason you'd go...the food."
Dined on 5/09/2013
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Review 4 for Bistro Bohem
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Place
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The service was amazing, food was great too. My husband claimed he didn't like eastern european food before we went...he cleaned his plate. I didn't drink since I'm pregnant, so I can't comment of the wine and beer selection. It was perfect. Walking distance from the 930 club, so we went here first for dinner and the food came out quickly so we had plenty of time to get to the show. Would definitely go again."
Dined on 5/08/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, romantic
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Review 5 for Bistro Bohem
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very Boh
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This time was our second time at Bistro Bohem. It was delightful for the both of us. The lamb chops were nicely seasoned on top of a large pile of wild mushroom rosotto. They had to cook them a little more since I like my meat well done. That was no problem. David had a nice NY strip with potatoes and veggies. Very tasty!! The ginger martini is better if you have a cold, it was spicy!!!"
Dined on 5/06/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 6 for Bistro Bohem
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent Eastern European
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent Eastern European food that we all shared."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2009
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 7 for Bistro Bohem
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Really nice vibe. Fun wine
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Really nice vibe. Fun wine list. Good staff. The food mostly lacked umph except for the beet carpaccio. I'd go again for sure, just stay away from the fried things and the pierogi were just lumps."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2005
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem
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Review 8 for Bistro Bohem
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This place was awesome. The
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This place was awesome. The food reminded me of the great meals we've had in Eastern Europe. Simple, high quality, and delicious. A lot of Eastern Europeans frequent Bistro Bohem and for good reason. Try the Goulash. It's tremendous."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 9 for Bistro Bohem
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Gem
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great change from the ordinary American cuisine. Food is flavorful and presented well."
Dined on 04/18/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 10 for Bistro Bohem
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent service and food.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent service and food. A perfect birthday dinner"
Dined on 04/03/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 11 for Bistro Bohem
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
We had a nice meal before
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had a nice meal before attending the Howard Theater. The food was good and well priced."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2005
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 12 for Bistro Bohem
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Yum! This is my 2nd visit
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Yum! This is my 2nd visit to Bohem and it was every bit as good as the first. The service was outstanding. We arrived 20 minutes early and our table was ready. We were seated promptly and never felt rushed. The food was delicious, definitely try the perogies."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 13 for Bistro Bohem
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food is amazing and fast.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food is amazing and fast. Reasonably price. Cocktails are great too."
Dined on 04/03/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 14 for Bistro Bohem
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food was generally very good,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was generally very good, particularly their pasta. Portions, while they look big, are rather small. Ambiance is ok: it's a small restaurant on a street corner. It's perhaps a little loud, but the bar is in the main dining room. Service was good generally, but it did take some time to get the check."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 15 for Bistro Bohem
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We loved the Eastern European
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We loved the Eastern European food and charming atmosphere. Staff could not have been more friendly and accommodating on a Saturday nite!"
Dined on 03/16/2013
2005
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 16 for Bistro Bohem
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
We had heard lots of hype
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We had heard lots of hype about Bistro Bohem and were expecting something great ... but we were underwhelmed. The food was just so-so. The spinach pierogi with tomato sauce was gummy and a little bitter; the cauliflower was delightfully puffy but overly greasy and drizzled with the barest minimum of aioli to be detectable. The cocktails were light on alcohol. And the noise was intolerable; my dining companion and I eventually gave up on trying to have a conversation."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2003
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, hot spot
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Review 17 for Bistro Bohem
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent food and Reasonable
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent food and Reasonable prices!"
Dined on 03/11/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 18 for Bistro Bohem
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Go For the Big Heavy Dishes...
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My recommendation is qualified. Go for the big heavy dishes like pork loin and duck. The small plates don't get the attention they deserve. The dumplings were dry and tasteless and the snitzel reminded me of something you'd get from the frozen section of a supermarket."
Dined on 03/03/2013
2008
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Review 19 for Bistro Bohem
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Mediocre at best
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Bistro Bohem was mediocre, over-hyped in my opinion. Expensive and the quality of the food was just average, not worth the price and not comparable to what other restaurants in that area and price range are putting on the table. The goulash was tasty but fairly boring and small. The borsht was exactly the same as the goulash minus the pureeing and with a dollop of sour cream. Maybe its a regional recipe I'm not familiar with but the soup did not appear to have any beets in it at all and was a typical beef stew, not at all what I was expecting. The perogies were supposed to have a more exotic blue cheese sauce with them but what showed up tasted like a simple sour cream and dill sauce, not impressed."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 20 for Bistro Bohem
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The service left quite a bit
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The service left quite a bit to be desired as our waitress didn't speak any English, forgot to bring drinks we'd ordered and checked in on us very rarely. Upon noticing this, however, the young woman who was actually in charge of the coffee bar in the back of the restaurant took it upon herself to come over and give us the scoop on her favorites and recommendations and she was very helpful. I still rate this as worth going for the food alone. We had the Farmer's Plate (custom selected meats with an aged balsamic), the tomato soup, the bratwurst and the Pilsner Burger (burger with a fried egg) and all were very good."
Dined on 02/17/2013
2006
Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem
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Review 21 for Bistro Bohem
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
If you love Czech food then
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"If you love Czech food then there is no better place then Bistro Bohem. Great service, great food - a real treat!"
Dined on 02/15/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 22 for Bistro Bohem
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We took a friend with us to
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We took a friend with us to have her experience this neighborhood restaurant. She's a vegitarian and found things that she could eat, such as the mushroom risotto and the potato chips. The waitress was able to answer some questions about the food prep and the manager(?) who was sitting and working on something nearby was able to answer what she couldn't. We had a quieter meal than normal as we were seated in the area that during the day is the coffee shop, away from the louder bar area. Good time was had by all."
Dined on 02/12/2013
2003
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 23 for Bistro Bohem
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
First trip there and we had
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"First trip there and we had a good dinner. Great spot. We will go back."
Dined on 02/07/2013
2004
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 24 for Bistro Bohem
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Always a great experience.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Always a great experience. The menu changes often, so go--then go again!"
Dined on 01/31/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Bistro Bohem
Based on the average of (66) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
8 out of 8 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic