Downstairs at Foxwoods, right next to the smoke free casino, is a surprisingly good restaurant. Not only is the food prepared well, but The Bistro is attractive and free of the hum of the casinos. Described as, "modern Tuscan" (Cheryl Donahue), it has semicircular banquettes with high backs covered with fabric. These are designed to seat six diners but there are other tables for less people. A beehive oven can be seen in the kitchen and is used to make the unusual thin crust pizzas. The tables are adorned with woven place mats and have a small carnation in a vase. The tableware is attractive. When pizza is ordered a stand is placed on the table to hold the 12" (at least it looked like 12 inch!) pizza. The wait staff is knowledgeable and well trained.

To look at a menu, go to the URL listed below, find the dining link, and click on the link for "The Bistro":

http://www.foxwoods.com

Note: Many of the resort and casino packages offer a $5.00 Off coupon at the restaurants at Foxwoods. The Bistro accepts this coupon.

RESTAURANT:	THE BISTRO
ADDRESS:	Foxwoods Resort Casino, Route 2, Mashantucket, CT
DATE:	May 15, 2001
MEAL:	Dinner
BREAD:	Foccacio, Dark Raisin Nut, Seeded Rolls, served with oil - excellent
SALAD:
APPETIZER:
ENTREE:	BBQ Chicken Pizza ($9.75) Excellent - Barbecue chicken with Monterey Jack cheese, onions and bacon. A thin crispy crust and tender chicken. Free of the usual "pizza grease"
	Blanco Pizza ($7.50) Excellent - Ricotta, Gruyere, Romano, Mozzarella, and fine herbs.
DESSERT:
OTHER:	Parking available in all the Foxwoods lots. Buses available from the lots if needed.
	No one at our table had an item from the "Grill, Rotisserie and Chef's Specials" section of the menu, but the people around us look like they were enjoying these entrees.
	Portion size is large
	Offers a full selection of bottled wines, wines by the glass, and mixed cocktails
OVERALL:	A
	There was little that could be improved upon!