Bistro 5 - Medford

Great food, service and outdoor seating! Every time we walk by this restaurant we always tell ourselves that we NEED to try it out. Well, tonight, we finally did. Our server Gabriella was friendly and efficient. Outdoor seating was really good and allowed for private conversations (there is a commuter rail across the street but it’s not too frequent). The gnocchi was fantastic love the truffle oil and mushrooms. Oysters were only a dollar each so that’s a great deal. The appetizers were a little underwhelming for our tastes. Overall, we really enjoyed ourselves and will definitely be back!

My experience dining in here and ordering out was nice. It’s simple food done very very well. I’ve had their cheeseburger, steak, and calamari at different times and they were all excellent. I was extremely impressed by the way the octopus was cooked in a pasta dish I tried. I’ve only had dessert once ordering the cream puffs. Despite being loaded with chocolate, it was somehow bland and the cream puff was bread-like rather than airy. I would pass this next time and try something else.

The Chef's Tasting provided 3 stunning dishes, each with well though out flavors and a delicious tiramisu to top it off. Some of the best and well cooked calamari I've ever had. The chef takes pride in his work, and it shows. One of the best food experiences I've had in a while.

Nice little restaurant. Creative menu (you should try the gnocchi), great cocktails, friendly staff a must visit.

I have the fish tasting menu. Each course had a beautiful and inventive taste profile. Flawless Risotto. The wine pairings were also excellent. The room is alive.