We’re taking a tasty tour of Vancouver’s many brunches to create The Ultimate Vancouver Brunch Guide. This week we’re at Kitsilano’s Bistro Pastis.
Authentic French cooking, outstanding flavours and gracious hospitality – this is what you can expect when visiting Bistro Pastis for their weekend brunch service.
Located on West 4th Avenue, Bistro Pastis has been treating patrons to its classic French bistro fare for over 15 years, and come the weekend dishes up an enticing brunch time spread.
Crab cake (Jess Fleming / Vancity Buzz)
Naturally, the brunch menu at Bistro Pastis reflects the restaurant’s French roots and is comprised of egg dishes, appetizers, main courses and dessert.
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Patrons who wish to enjoy something light or perhaps simply begin their meal with have the choice between a range of tempting small plates like: French onion soup gratinée ($9.50); steak tartar ($15), mushroom and goat cheese tart ($15); crab cake with herb salad, tomato salsa and roasted garlic aïoli ($15), and more.
Salade niçoise (Jess Fleming / Vancity Buzz)
The bistro’s main plates, which are little more ‘lunchy’ than they are ‘brunchy,’ are just as appealing and include: a quiche du jour ($15); crispy duck confit salad ($18.50); salade Niçoise of grilled albacore tuna, baby red potatoes, haricots vert and black olive vinaigrette ($19.50); coq au vin ($21); Angus New York steak with pomme frites and a peppercorn sauce ($24), and a porcini mushroom and squash risotto ($24).
Bistro Pastis’ brunch menu also features the long-established breakfast fav Eggs Benedict. There are three types in fact, each with its own French twist, to choose from: ratatouille Provençale ($14); duck confit ($15), and smoked salmon ($15). Served with a choice of hash browns, mixed greens or a 50/50 mix of the two, the Eggs Benedict is a truly tasty and satisfying meal, made even more so by the deliciously creamy and surprisingly light Hollandaise sauce.
Smoked salmon eggs benedict (Jess Fleming / Vancity Buzz)
Diners who have managed to leave room for dessert will be delighted by the tantalising list of sweet treats available. Offering a half baked chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream ($10.50), chocolate profiteroles with vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce and roasted almonds ($10.50), lemon tart with fresh berries ($10.50), crème brûleé du jour ($9.50), trio of house-made sorbet ($9.50) and a basket of freshly baked citrus and chocolate Madeleines ($9.50), the chefs at Bistro Pastis will have brunch goers licking their lips in anticipation for this indulgent but almost obligatory next course.
Elderflower infused crème brûleé (Jess Fleming / Vancity Buzz)
Comfortable, French inspired, welcoming and boasting a range of reliable offerings, Bistro Pastis offers a delightful, white tablecloth brunch service in Kitsilano. Therefore, when you’re in the area be sure to drop by. What’s more the restaurant is currently offering a special: eggs benny or omelet, plus a choice of mimosa or Caesar for $16.50 – because what’s weekend brunch without a special bevvy?
Here’s a tip, try and snag a window table. When the temperature is warm enough the restaurant opens up its large street facing windows allowing a stream of natural light in as well as a gentle breeze.
Bistro Pastis
Address: 2153 West 4th Ave, Vancouver
Phone: 604-731-5020
Hours: Brunch served Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Website: www.bistropastis.com
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