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Reviews on French food in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Walk the Freedom Trail the first time you visit Boston, and you'll quickly get a sense of this coastal city's revolutionary spirit and history. But make sure you also explore some of Boston's fine museums (try the Gardner, featuring art masterpieces displayed in their collector's mansion) and old neighborhoods (like the North End, Boston's Little Italy). You can't claim to have experienced real Boston culture, though, unless you've watched a Red Sox baseball game from the bleachers.
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1. Ma Maison
Overall Ratings
4 based on 216 reviews
Reviewed By nd2ski
We were looking forward to trying this restaurant based on their many enthusiastic reviews regarding ambiance and food. Our experience was mostly disappointing. The Saturday we had lunch there was quiet and pleasantly well attended. We were greeted cheerfully and seated at a table next to the window. Due to a beam that extends into the interior, the table was a bit awkward to sit at, though we worked around that by moving the table quite close to the wall banquette. We were given water and menus promptly. We ordered our lunch choices and were brought a basket of warm bread and very soft butter.I ordered a green salad with vinaigrette, having overlooked that my sandwich would have that as a side along with French fries. Not a big problem - if I had enjoyed the salad. Alas the vinaigrette was oddly thick and bland and completely coated the large serving of baby romaine.The salad was garnished with flavorless tomato slices. We waited quite a while for our main course. My sandwich of pâté with cornichons was bland, with an oddly spongey texture (maybe defrosted?) It was not pâté-like; neither creamy nor rough. The identical salad was on the side, which I left untouched. French fries were good. My husband enjoyed his calves liver, the accompanying mashed potatoes were nothing special. Half a carafe of decent rose was delivered cool, not chilled.
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2. Mistral
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1042 reviews
Reviewed By Msgo-go
We booked this restaurant for our 35 th anniversary. First off I will not complain about the food or the service both were good. But listen up folks. I read others reviews and I ignored them. Shouldnât have. This was the worst romantic dinner I have ever had. First of all this is a restaurant thatâs better for groups of 4. The two tops are on top of each other. I read that in others reviews but on top is exactement !!!!! We had a two top next to a 3 top on the left and a two top on the right and another table for two exactly 2 inches from us. We asked if they would not seat that as there were 7 2 tops at front empty. Nope we got a young Asian couple dressed down. Which means gym shorts and a hoodie and a t shirt and shorts next to us. Speaking loud the whole meal. NOTE. At the front door is a sign posted. Appropriate dress only. They were not Worthless sign since they donât enforce it It ruined our anniversary dinner Next another dinner here noted how dark it was As the evening progressed I could literally not see my meal and had to use my I phone to cut my duck. Not joking not making it up Go somewhere else for romantic meal. Again the food was good. The service was good. The restaurant is pretty for parties over 4 unless you like practically sitting on Other diners laps and eating in the dark
3. Deuxave
Overall Ratings
4 based on 856 reviews
Co-Owners Brian Piccini, Executive Chef Christopher Coombs & General Manager/Sommelier Jason Irving are proud of their award winning Restaurant & Bar, Deuxave in the Back Bay. The inspiration behind the restaurant's American Nouveau Cuisine is seasonality
Reviewed By JoeyZ347
This is a beautiful restaurant with exceptional service and a relaxed inviting atmosphere. The wine list is extraordinary and the sommelier was really helpful and knowledgeable leading us to a superb choice of an affordable Langedoc varietal. The apps were well prepared and very delicious, particularly the beef carpaccio/tartare. I was not as enthusiastic about the mains - while well prepared and excellent tasting, they were not especially creative or "special." I was more impressed with the food on previous visits. I will look forward to returning because of the A+ overall experience.
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4. Menton
Overall Ratings
4 based on 446 reviews
Menton, Chef Barbara Lynch's Fort Point fine dining restaurant, is the final concept to complete her Fort Point trifecta and joins neighbors Sportello and Drink. Located in FP3, the AIA award-winning luxury condominium complex, Menton radiates an understa
Reviewed By EagleEyeBoston
The building and decor are terrific -- an old refurbished industrial building with very high ceilings and huge windows, in the hot Seaport district. Service was professional and effective. Very interesting and unusual small selection of wines by the glass, both red and white. Restaurant Week Boston menu was very limited but excellent.
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5. La Voile
Overall Ratings
4 based on 643 reviews
La Voile is an authentic French brasserie, opened in Cannes in 1947. After a few years under a new ownership, it relocated to Boston in 2007.
Reviewed By KelleyM
We went to the Brookline location for a special birthday celebration and enjoyed our experience very much. The ambiance is very nice and the service was outstanding. We decided on the 3 course dinner and was not disappointed. Some of us ordered the French onion soup and others ordered the salad to start. Both were delicious. The next course we ordered the duck and the salmon. Both were outstanding. I had never tried duck before so thought this would be the place to do so. I am so glad I did as I now know delicious it is. The last course was dessert and we ordered the assortment which consisted of a small chocolate mousse, crème Brule, and a small cake. Great way to top off a great meal. The server was great, very accommodating and attentive. I look forward to returning for another outstanding meal.
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