Salento Bistrot has anchored Rice Village for more than 18 years, built on a homemade-food ethos and styled after a European cafe, with both indoor seating and a pet-friendly outdoor patio.
The tartines have developed a following among regulars, and the kale salad, lemon poppy seed crepe, and a baked chicken breast finished with a sautéed mushroom herb sauce all show up often in what diners order. Wine gets real attention here, with a selection meant to be paired dish by dish.
The restaurant has built a reputation as a Rice Village staple and date-night destination, with live music adding to the atmosphere and service that regulars consistently point to as a strength.
The tartines have developed a following among regulars, and the kale salad, lemon poppy seed crepe, and a baked chicken breast finished with a sautéed mushroom herb sauce all show up often in what diners order. Wine gets real attention here, with a selection meant to be paired dish by dish.
The restaurant has built a reputation as a Rice Village staple and date-night destination, with live music adding to the atmosphere and service that regulars consistently point to as a strength.