A Parisian Experience without Leaving Puerto Rico!

Chef Thierry Dupont opened Bistro de Paris in July 2000.  Since then, he has delighted his clientele with an authentic French Bistro experience.


A Family of "Bistrotiers"

Born in Normandy and raised in Paris, he learned everything there is to learn about the bistro experience from his mother Martine and his father Jean.  If you visit us during the Holiday Season, you will find the entire family running the kitchen and dining rooms.

From Paris to the Caribbean

At the young age of 24, Chef Thierry moved to the island of Saint-Martin, where he opened his first business. He created L'Épicerie in Marigot, the capital.  It became known to the locals as La Boutique Hédiard, as it carried a large assortment of the brand's products.  LÉpicerie carried brands such as Petrossian and many of the great European houses.

The Move to Puerto Rico

Puerto Ricans visiting the small French/Dutch island visited the boutique and enjoyed Chef Thierry's gourmet dishes and products. Many asked him to open a restaurant in Puerto Rico, and he decided it was time to make the move. Because the new enterprise would be significantly larger, he convinced one of his closest friends to join him, and that's how Bistro de Paris became a reality.