Bloomsbury Bistro

509-101 W Whitaker Mill Rd, Raleigh - 27608
166 reviews
New American American
(919) 834-9011

We loved our dinner at this restaurant, which has a pleasing modern atmosphere. We had the recommended duck rillettes and truffled crostini appetizer which was delightful. I had meatloaf with cheddared potato gratin, pickled red cabbage and onion and bourbon bacon-jam which was absolutely delicious. My wife loved the pan seared trout with cheddar grit cake, and cider-braised collard greens. For dessert, we had the best sticky toffee pudding (with caramel brittle) ever. We highly recommend this bistro and can’t wait to return.

Unpretentious high end gem tucked away between two of five points’ streets just off the convergence. Curated menu of items done perfectly. Excellent service. Outdoor seating. We had the trout and mahi, and fought over them as they were equally fantastic. Deviled eggs appetizer was delicious as was crème brûlée and toffee pudding for dessert. Will return!

Great restaurant experience. Early evening the attire was more casual. The later it got the nicer people were dressed. I was pleased with appetizer, main, and dessert. Only criticisms were mahi was a little more medium well than medium. The front of house was a bit chaotic. Food was generally balanced. The appricot paired with the (stellar) duck confit was a miss for me.

Some dear friends took me for dinner here for my 50th birthday. I got the trout and it was absolutely delicious. The wine menu was pretty extensive and our wine was very good.The service was great as well. I would definitely go back.

Great place to enjoy American vibe. Good brunch place do visit it

I always like finding a new gem for my birthday and this place was nice. I liked the smaller curated menu. The Feta Mousse was too much Feta for me but otherwise a fantastic dish the flavors just burst in your mouth, i would order again. The soup was delicious and the entree trout was great as well. The balance of flavors with every dish were well thought out and if you are a foodie it's definitely a great dining experience.

I've been coming here for years and I've never had a bad meal or bad experience. Excellent service and food!! As another reviewer noted, this isn't really a place for kids, the atmosphere is definitely for grown-ups. Most people aren't truly dressed up, but you won't see many people in jeans and t-shirts, either.

Excellence service and food! Sort of surprised my mid range type atmosphere people were dressy to very casual. Decent prices though especially for some of the more different flavors of entree selections. A bit noisy. Not good for children unless very well behaved.

Wonderful brunch!! Our waitress “sparkles” was so delightful. Food and ambiance 5 star. Thank you ?

Really loved all the different artwork the featured around the restaurant. Formal, but not over frilly. The food was wonderful! We tried a little bit of everything with our group: Fois gras, seasonal salad, truffle fries, butternut squash bisque, and oysters. Entrees were wonderful, we had the steak and it was trimmed perfectly. Desserts ? my goodness those were delicious. My husband had the pumpkin cheesecake and I had the chipotle chocolate torte. Overall a wonderful dining experience and we will definitely return to try their next seasonal menu!