In search of a new favorite French spot?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best high-end French restaurants around Boston, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to fill the bill.
1. Troquet On South
Topping the list is Troquet on South. Located at 107 S St. in Leather District, the cocktail bar and French spot is the highest-rated high-end French restaurant in Boston, boasting 4.5 stars out of 50 reviews on Yelp.
We turned there for an overview of Troquet on South.
"Modern French Cuisine with an extensive wine list, contemporary cocktail list, and an outstanding dessert menu," it notes on Yelp in the section highlighting specialties.
2. Marliave
Next up is downtown's Marliave, situated at 10 Bosworth St. (between Tremont Street and Chapman Place). With four stars out of 1,288 reviews on Yelp, the cocktail bar, French and Italian spot has proven to be a local favorite for those looking to indulge.
The site can tell you a thing or two more about Marliave.
"Henry Marliave, a French immigrant from Paris, arrived in Boston with a collection of recipes and the dream of finding success in the United States," the business states in the history section of its Yelp profile. "Henry Marliave achieved his American dream by opening his namesake: Restaurant Marliave at 10 Bosworth Street in 1885. The Boston dining landmark was reopened by Grotto chef/owner, Scott Herritt, and has recently added an espresso bar to the lower level which serves coffee, tea, snacks and pastries."
3. Bastille Kitchen
South Boston's Bastille Kitchen, located at 49 Melcher St. (between A and Necco streets), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the fancy bar and French spot four stars out of 282 reviews.
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In terms of signature items, "Bastille Kitchen, located in Boston's historic Fort Point district, is both a neighborhood restaurant and destination dining spot," it states on Yelp in the section explaining specialties. "With a French-inspired menu, we offer familiar Parisian brasserie favorites prepared with local ingredients and a "tip of the hat" to the history of our beloved Boston. Unpretentious hospitality, hand-crafted cocktails, and a welcoming & warm atmosphere make Bastille Kitchen perfect for anything from a simple after-work dinner to a complete evening out."
4. Mistral
Mistral, a French and Mediterranean spot in Back Bay, is another pricey go-to, with four stars out of 949 Yelp reviews. Head over to 223 Columbus Ave. (between Clarendon Street and Cahners Place) to see for yourself.
We looked there for an overview of Mistral.
As to what the business is known for, "Located in the city's stylish South End, Mistral showcases Chef Mammano's uncomplicated French Mediterranean cuisine, highlighted with the season's finest ingredients," it states on Yelp in the section about specialties. "Inspired by the wind that sweeps through the south of France, the restaurant's decor is reminiscent of Provence with hand-picked French pottery, high ceilings and arched floor to ceiling windows that evoke a feeling of warmth and sophistication."
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