We dined at Aperitif Bistro last night (2/16/26 around 7:00PM). We were expecting it to be very busy, since it was a holiday and also the Monday after Valentine’s Day weekend. But it was surprisingly slow. We were perfectly fine with that, as we wanted to have a nice quiet evening. Our server was Jamal and as many of the previous reviews state, he was very nice. I can see why everyone wants to have him as their server. For drinks, we ordered the Aperitif Martini and a Shirley Temple. Both were very good, and my husband, who loves Shirley Temples and orders them everywhere we go, said that his tasted much better than other places we’ve been to. For appetizers, we ordered the escargot and risotto fritters. They were delicious! For our entrees, we ordered the Coq Au Vin Blanc and Fricassee of Scallops. Both were very good. I think the scallops would’ve gone fine with just the truffle cream sauce, it was so good! The butternut squash puree was also good. The leeks were okay (I’m just not a fan of leeks). Both dishes were delicious, I’d definitely recommend them both. It was kind of difficult finding a good French restaurant and we’re so happy to have found Aperitif Bistro. They share the same owners as Sage Bistro in Woodbury (which was actually my second choice). We can’t wait to dine here again.

My girlfriend and I had wonderful experience here! The staff was friendly and very nice!

Ariana Greenberg

This was an amazing restaurant with great food and service. Our waiter, Jamal, never fails to put a smile on our faces. Highly recommend, 10/10

Laura Sinberg

Our wait Djamal was awesome…,this was my first time here and will continue to be a frequent customer. The good was amazing, our waiter truly made our night extra special

Styve Stevens

The place has a great atmosphere, with great food. I've been there multiple times and plan to keep going

Dan Levine

First time here. Great kitchen. excellent service (Ronaldo!!!). Solid wine choices. Will be coming back often. Onion soup; prosciutto melt; steak tartar; halibut w/risotto.

Wesam

We had an absolutely fantastic meal at Apéritif Bistro in Rockville Centre. From start to finish, everything exceeded our expectations. We began with the mussels special, prepared with roasted garlic, rosemary, ouzo, and feta cheese—an incredible combination of flavors. Next, we had the soup du jour, a rich and comforting potato leek soup with Gruyère cheese. For my main course, I ordered the seafood salad and requested a touch of garlic, which the kitchen happily accommodated. The result was phenomenal—fresh, vibrant, and reminiscent of a delicious ceviche. Lastly, we enjoyed the grilled filet of branzino, perfectly cooked and served with a side of asparagus. Not only was the food exceptional, but the service was also extraordinary. A special shoutout to our bartender, Jamal, who was phenomenal! He was incredibly pleasant, offered excellent suggestions, and was very personable, making our experience even more enjoyable. We truly cannot say enough positive things about this place. Highly recommend!

K Lawrence

Wow! My husband and I had such a delicious and romantic dinner at Aperitif tonight! The mussels are to die for and our entrees were cooked to perfection. The staff is lovely and we never felt rushed. We found everything very reasonably priced. We will definitely be back.

Jaleesa Castagna

First time at Aperitif and it was for Restaurant Week. So glad I took the leap of faith to check out this place. I am a local and always pass by constantly saying I need to check it out!! Beyond my expectations! Restaurant week menu was delicious, my husband and I got the lamb chops and escargot to start- both delicious & my first time having escargot. Safe to say I am a fan!! my entree was the filet Mignon over butternut squash risotto SO GOOD and his was the hanger steak with sweet potato French fries - he said it was great! We ended off with both dessert options I forgot what his was called but I had the red wine pears with ice cream. The drinks were great and the espresso martinis were perfectly made. Thank you Aperitif we will be back and shout out to Johnny our server he wasn’t shocked at our plates being completely empty LOL

Dr. Anthony Gordon

Finally found great atmosphere with amazing food and service reminiscent a time when this was more common. The manager is on-point and Kate with attentive service! Wine by the glass at that price point of the quality is also a diamond in the ruff. Thanks for a great experience!