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What to order at Bistro de l'Arte
- Must order
- Onion soup; steak frites; tarte tatin.
- Signature dishes
- Steak frites, Onion soup, Daily plate
- Editor tip
- Lunch fixed menu around 45 RON; dinner walk-in is fine Walk-ins usually OK.
CuisineFrench Bistro
Price$$
Neighborhoodlipscani
HoursMon-Sat 12:00-23:00; Sun 12:00-22:00
Phone+40 728 332 232
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Signature dishes: Steak frites, Onion soup, Daily plate
Must order: Onion soup; steak frites; tarte tatin.
Tip: Lunch fixed menu around 45 RON; dinner walk-in is fine Walk-ins usually OK.
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Location
Address: Strada Stavropoleos 3, 030107 București, Bucharest
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