Though mostly known for their buttery flakiness, croissants also double as miniature boomerangs for gingerbread assassins. Arm yourself with fresh-baked breads and French fare with today’s Groupon to Petit Robert Bistro. Choose between the following meal and location options:

Kenmore Square

• $20 for $40 worth of dinner fare
• $10 for $20 worth of lunch fare

Columbus Avenue

• $20 for $40 worth of dinner fare
• $10 for $20 worth of lunch fare

Needham

• $20 for $40 worth of dinner fare
• $10 for $20 worth of lunch fare

An expert French chef since 1989, Jacky Robert opened Petit Robert Bistro in 2005. In the tradition of the bistro, this authentic French spot serves high-quality home-style fare. The lunch menu includes a variety of cordon bleu entrees, baguettes, and croissants, such as the savory smoked-salmon croissant ($9.75). Launch your dinner rocket with an exquisite hors d’oeuvres–sized dish of escargot bourguignon ($9.75). A delectable array of French comfort entrees includes chicken coq au vin with buttered noodles ($16.75) and roasted rack of lamb with ratatouille ($20). Surround yourself with classic French cuisine, which is surrounded by a familial staff, which is surrounded by an authentic bistro/café atmosphere, which is surrounded by walls.

Reviews

OpenTable reviewers give Petit Robert Bistro’s Kenmore Square location an average of 4.1 stars. Yelpers give it an even four. > * The foie gras, which I have had in numerous places, really defined that this little bistro really knows French dining! I especially loved the Eiffel Tower dessert, which was so sweet and moist. – Natalya M., Kenmore Square location, Yelp > * Excellent bistro-style food in an informal but elegant ambience. Consistently satisfying. – OpenTable.com reviewer who dined on 12/29/10, Kenmore Square location