Painted tin ceiling, marble floors and a zinc-topped bar infuse this hot spot with just a certain “je ne sais quoi.” Cozy like a French café, this gives the illusion of a busy Parisienne bistro. Lunch and dinner offerings include onion soup gratineed with a rich broth, grilled chicken Russel (with whipped potatoes, sun-dried tomatoes and roasted mushrooms), and ravioli Florentine filled with spinach and ricotta cheese. Traditional dishes also abound: vichysoisse, pan banat (baguette with tuna, egg and vegetables), salad nicoise, boef stroganoff, chicken cordon bleu and crepes. Go “ooh la la!” over desserts such as creme brulee, profiteroles (chocolate topped, ice cream-filled pastry puffs), chocolate mousse and more. Service was a bit slow at the onset, but once they caught up to the large group we’d reserved tables for, all was charming.
Bon Vie Bistro & Bar
4089 the Strand E
Columbus, OH 43219
614-416-0463
