The Village Bistro, located in the Fair Oaks Village, is surrounded by antique shops. They “dish up” a splash of sophistication while offering homey ambiance. This locally owned restaurant is a hotspot for locals and weekend bicyclists. They do caution visitors to their charming little restaurant to watch out for the roosters that roam around the square.

To celebrate the New Year, they are offering a Thursday night special. The special dinner for two includes two glasses of specialty wines which are mostly French and California selections. The owners of the Bistro, Gerard and Tina Robert, have been married for 34 years and have three children. They relocated to the Sacramento area in 2003 when they opened Gigi’s restaurant in Folsom.

Chef Gerard was raised in the small village of Valence, France, and received his formal chef training at the three-star Chez Pik. His wife, Tina, is Filipino and has a B.S. in hotel and restaurant management. Together they have created a menu that appeals to most diners. Their education and training in the food and hospitality industry has contributed to their love of food and ability to please customers. White table cloths, attentive service, and wonderful food are all guaranteed when you enter their bistro.

Their bistro is open seven days a week, six days a week at 8 a.m. for breakfast. Biscuits and gravy, eggs Benedict, frittatas, or a Monte Cristo sandwich are just a few of the breakfast entrees. Sandwiches of many varieties, including chicken, turkey, steak, or burgers, are all served with a mixed green salad. Dinner selections include pasta, steaks, chicken, scampi, sweetbread, beef stroganoff, and many delectable choices. The Village Bistro also offers take out platters.

When you have finished your meal, desserts such as Apple Strudel, Chocolate Ecstasy, Crème Caramel, Key Lime Pie, and Pear Almond Tart are offered to satisfy your sweet tooth. If you are celebrating a special occasion such as a birthday, graduation, rehearsal dinner or anniversary, they can accommodate small private parties for up to thirty guests. Their charming bistro is an ideal place for small and intimate gatherings.

Chef Gerard and his wife welcome you to The Village Bistro, on California Avenue at the Fair Oaks Village. Their restaurant is where tradition meets invention most rewardingly and where the atmosphere is friendly and the service in warm and gracious. On a busy day, you may see one or more family members there, bussing tables or assisting in the kitchen. They wish you bon appétit!