Bistro Du Vin

Last week we went to try Bistro Du Vin at the Edades Tower and Garden Villas in Rockwell. It’s a franchise from Singapore by the Moment Group. They opened last November

Demystifying French food, often associated with fine dining and haute cuisine, has come the emergence of the neo-bistro, a comfort contemporary approach to dining stripped of the stuffiness, where one can enjoy excellent casual French fare in a refreshingly relaxed atmosphere. Capturing the essence of this refined style of both hearty and original cooking is Bistro du Vin (BDV). Established in Singapore in 2009, and with outposts in Hong Kong as well, Bistro du Vin has since given its diners a truly authentic French bistro dining experience. Regarded as one, if not the most authentic French bistros in the region, Bistro du Vin now comes to Manila via the powerhouse partnership of Manila’s leading and dynamic F&B group, the Moment Group, and the multiple award-winning Les Amis Group of Singapore

Maintaining a true bistro vibe felt and seen in all the details, Bistro du Vin’s mood is exciting and bustling and the service always convivial. Here the excess is stripped away and one is left with barebones dining, at once refined yet casual, and making Bistro du Vin an excellent choice for both a casual meal and a special celebration.

At Bistro du Vin it’s out with the new and in with old school cool.

All the items inside the restaurant are all from France 🙂

Paolo Quimson, the handsome 🙂 Restaurant Manager. If you were a client at Martini’s ( Mandarin Oriental Manila ) you will know who he is. He is also the nephew of the late Chef Ed Quimson. Look for him when you visit BDV

As the bistro’s name is “du vin” or “of the Wine”, BDV is clearly wine-centric and takes its wine selection seriously. The wine list is excellent and undoubtedly well curated, given that the Les Amis Group’s sister company, Vinum Fine Wines, is one of the most prestigious fine wine merchants in the Southeast Asian region. Diners of the bistro’s Manila outpost will enjoy both a comprehensive and alluring selection of French wines by the bottle, with labels unavailable elsewhere in town today. A range of wines by the glass, as well as by the carafe, will also be available that will undoubtedly delight Manila’s wine aficionados.

The Blackboard specials are original dished by the chefs of Bistro Du Vin Philippines

Of course the Raclette dish called my attention immediately! Racket custard with jamon truffle crumbs and crisps

Parmesan Soup L’Ami Jean – YUM! This has been on the blackboard since they opened because it is very popular!

Bistro du Vin focuses first and foremost on an array of real, honest-to-goodness, hearty traditional dishes from all across France. They are prepared from traditional recipes with the philosophy of using only the freshest ingredients available but without the fuss and pomp usually associated with the “French fine dining” restaurant.

Bistro du Vin offers bona fide French bistro dishes with an impressive blackboard menu of seasonal specials that share the limelight with classic a la carte offerings of well-executed bistro fare such as the signature home-made charcuterie platters, Foie Gras Poêle, Escargots baked in Garlic-Butter, Confit de Canard, Beef Cheeks in Red Wine, Steak Frites, Suckling Pig Confit, Grand Marnier Soufflé and much more.

Ravioli Aux Foie Gras

A MUST IN BDV! Cochon de Lait Confit- Suckling Pig confit, choucroute & bacon. We wanted the belly 🙂 but there was none so this is the left which was so so good!!!! No wonder is it s bestseller!