Le P'tit Bistro is a new restaurant started by two French natives in the quieter north end of Seattle’s trendy Belltown neighborhood. Chef/co-owner Laurent Baldini emphasizes the freshest ingredients to serve up savory lunch and dinner menus that span French classics, sandwiches, crepes, and amazing home-baked tarts and pastries.

Seattle WA (PRWEB) October 12, 2005 -- Le P'tit Bistro is a new restaurant started by two French natives in the quieter north end of Seattle’s trendy Belltown neighborhood. Chef/co-owner Laurent Baldini emphasizes the freshest ingredients to serve up savory lunch and dinner menus that span French classics, sandwiches, crepes, and amazing home-baked tarts and pastries.

In French provincial cities like Lyon, Bordeaux, Toulouse, or Grenoble, a brief search almost always reveals an excellent “Petit Bistro”, the kind of simple establishment where clean, crisp place settings, a good bottle of wine, and excellent food have delivered value for generations. Now, nestled in amongst the new residential towers and Puget Sound views, “L’ptit Bistro” brings the quieter north end of Seattle’s trendy Belltown neighborhood just such an experience.

“During a recent visit from France, we quickly realized that Seattle was the kind of community that would really appreciate the food we prepare” said Laurent Baldini, Chef and co-owner of Le P’tit Bistro. “We looked for a location with access to great people and great ingredients, and the Belltown area seemed like it offered just that”

As they did in Grenoble, France, Chef Laurent and Manager Danielle Baldini, scour Seattle’s plethora of markets and suppliers to gather the freshest of ingredients. Laurent passion for fine, fresh ingredients, from vegetables to seafood, lamb or beef, and seasonal selections, is evident in the savory plates he serves up. The menu spans French classics like Cote D’Agneau (lamb chops) and Tomates Provencales, tasty lunch items such as pâté sandwiches on organic baguettes, and savory crepes stuffed with fresh spinach, salmon and other wholesome items.

Then, of course comes the home baked French pastries. Laurent makes all his own his tarts, cakes and quiches. One of Laurent’s fruit tarts is a distinctive work of art, a thin affair with ornamental arrangements of fresh sliced fruit, set in a crispy crust. And, the desserts come in all shapes and sizes, from assortments of small pastries to larger pies and even birthday cakes. Toss in a “Pegasus” espresso, selected clearly for its similarity to those stout shots you get in France and your meal is complete.

Inside Le P’tit Bistro, you’ll immediately feel you are in a different kind of a restaurant. Not a noisy bar, nor a fancy three-fork affair, Le P’tit Bistro sports a bright atmosphere with big windows fronting Second Avenue, plenty of space, and a view through to Laurent’s kitchen. The pastel colors, mementos from Grenoble, and French music welcome a range of clients from local residents and workers, to Francophone families from the eastside and 20- something urbanites. Pleasing clients who appreciate good food is Danielle and Laurent’s top goal.

Le P’tit Bistro is open for lunch and dinner Tuesday through Saturday plus weekend Brunch. The restaurant seats 50 people and offers a full menu of starters, sandwiches, salads, crepes, entrees, and deserts. The wine list offers a selection of French reds and whites which Laurent and Danielle have hand selected, all of which are available by the glass.

Le P’tit Bistro is located between Cedar and Vine at 2616 2nd Avenue, directly under the Seattle Heights residential tower. Hours are Tuesday-Friday 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., and 6 p.m. – 10 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-1 p.m., and 6 p.m. – 10 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

For reservations, please call: 206-728-4141

Website http://www.leptitbistro.com