Bistro 55 - Paris

Updated review: I like this place a lot for drinks! We came here one night and by the time we ordered, happy hour was just about over (until 9pm), but the

Great food and nice staff. Prices are good and they have meal of the day. The wine was served at room temperature.

Had a great lunch/dinner here with three friends. The food and the wine was amazing. And the waitress very nice and helpful. Would definitely go back here.

The plat du jour was chili con carne with rice -- very tasty and quite popular with other patrons. The moelleux chocolat (molten chocolate cake) was yummy. The bistro appeared to be a popular spot for local business people. Good service.

We were delighted to find Bistro 55 as we explored the area around our apartment. We were greeted with a warm welcome in the sunny glass-enclosed terrace. We both chose salades Norvegiennes, Norwegian salads liberally peppered with herring, salmon, shrimp and scallops. The Chenin blanc we sipped as an accompaniment was dry and crisp. Our first lunch in Paris was delcious. We will never forget Bistro 55 for two reasons. We went back a couple of nights later, only to discover they did not yet have liquor licenses for dinner. The bar was open and full of people sipping their aperitifs. The host generously suggested that we try nearby Monsieur, on Boulevard Richard Lenoir, which has been separately reviewed. As everyone will note, Bistro 55 is at 55 Boulevard Voltaire, right across the street from Bataclan, the music venue that suffered 90 deaths on November 13th during the attacks in Paris. We were extremely concerned about the staff and diners at Bistro 55 and sent emails to extend our support and best wishes. Thankfully, everyone is safe, though it is doubtful that business has yet to fully recovered in that area.