L'Espalier

  • French (New)
  • Back Bay
774 Boylston St. (bet. Exeter & Fairfield Sts.)Boston, MA 02199www.lespalier.com
  • 617-262-3023

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Format: 05/09/2013
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91%
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# of Reviews:
1488
French (New) Rank:
5 of 10
Back Bay Rank:
3 of 130
Members Been Here:
86
Member Favorites:
29

Member Reviews

Most Helpful Review

I expected perfection, and it was only a little better than that. WOW - one of the best meals I have had anywhere in the US. We enjoyed the tasting menu, and out of all 12 courses, there was not one we didn't enjoy. And, they did exceptionally well accomidating our various dietary needs. Can't wait to go back. P.S. the semi-private table is cramped in the corner - stick with the main restaurant or the chef's table (which is right in the kitchen
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Most Recent Reviews

  • The Mother's Day Brunch was out of this world. Attention to every detail was over the top. Homemade english muffins with lobster starred. The desserts combined sweet/ savory with totally unusual and delicious from concept, to preparation and presentation.

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  • New Year's Eve: Our only qualm was the fact that the meal focused a bit too much on acids, citrus, and savory game meats rather than combinations incorporating any type of sugar or sweets. A greater variety of tastes would have helped round out the night, as I cannot recall any sour or sweet components, but this may be our own faults based on our choices. Images and more here: http://molltk3.blogspot.com/2013/01/boston-restaurants-e.html

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    A fine place, deserving of the Zagat ratings. We loved it. But on the Michelin scale, this would rate one, maybe two stars. It is NOT a three-star experience. There are MANY places in the world better than this.7/09 has moved since we last were there; every bit as good, or better. The summer degustation menu was superb. two stars -- Dec. 2012, with my wife and a friend/gourmet; fabulous -- still two stars

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    If I had but one meal, it would be here

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  • It was a vert pleasing experience. Every bite was savory and the service was excellent. This restaurant sets the bar in Boston.

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Atmosphere
Power Scene
Features
Game Served
Natural/Organic Ingredients
Private Room Available
Winning Wine List
Meals
Lunch Served
Dinner Served
Signature Dishes
Butter-Poached Maine Lobster
Painted Hills Beef Tenderloin With Potato Fondant, Oyster Mushrooms & Local Burrata

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