I've got some mixed feelings about Deuxave. First, I'm not really a fan of American restaurants charging for water without at least saying something about it upfront. Second, the portions felt kind of off - not in a bad way but just didn't really feel right for me. I left full, don't get me wrong, but it just felt like I was really hungry to start and then I wasn't by the time the mains arrived and I didn't have any interest in dessert - and I almost always try to save room for dessert. Overall though? Service was excellent. Recommendations were solid. The server even seemed genuinely interested in our feedback on the food. Drinks were good. Ambiance was nice - it was a really nice spot for an elevated event. read more

If I was a food blogger, this would be my first stop! Our first time here for New Year's Eve five course tasting menu and we were both blown away from the start. The good: Located on Comm Ave. where parking can be tough, but luckily we were able to pay for valet, which was so convenient. Upon walking in the restaurant is gorgeous from beautiful chandeliers, dim lights, to a fine dining atmosphere. They were running a little bit behind so we ended up going to the bar and ordered a few drinks. The bartenders were so friendly and attentive and would offer suggestions when needed. I ordered a glass of Champagne and my husband ordered a Beer. The great: Once seated our server greeted and asked if we wanted to do the wine pairing for an additional $135 per person. We passed but we're excited to order wines separately since their wine list is highly awarded by Wine Spectator. Above and Beyond: Since this was a 5-course tasting menu each dish came out perfectly prepared and we did not feel rushed at all. I also was able to try white truffles for the first time with an extra charge for the ravioli dish. The service was impeccable, highly attentive, well organized and kind. I think my favorite dish was the truffled sunchoke ravioli with white truffles. Also, the leather and exquisite seats are so comfortable. Think: you would probably see them in a high-end cigar bar. Overall: 10/10 Deuxave is not your typical go-to restaurant due to the pricey menu items but I would highly recommend coming here on a special occasion. A place to get dressed up and enjoy a spectacular evening and experience with a loved one. Cheers read more

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In town for a concert at Fenway/MGM, we chose this spot because it was just a short Uber ride away, and the strong reviews were spot on. Service was excellent; we told them we only had about 1.25 hours to dine and they paced everything perfectly. The menu is huge. We started with cocktails, French onion soup, and a duck pâté that was a bit different from most--smooth and uniform rather than flecked, served with what seemed like an apple-butter-style sauce and plenty of bread. Our entrées, a chicken dish and pasta Bolognese, were both very good. Overall, everything was enjoyable and we would recommend this restaurant; total with tip was about $250. read more

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I don't typically go to the more upscale spots but came here on a date night. The bartender greeted us with our names when we sat down (resi was at the bar) and throughout the night was very nice and friendly. The drinks were alright, we got classics (gimlet and cosmo, as their house cocktail list didn't have much to choose from). However the food was impressive. The presentation was beautiful. The duck fat fries delicious, and a large portion- lovely to snack on while you wait for the entree. The duck entree was perfect, the meat melted in your mouth and failed beautifully with the sauce/mushrooms underneath. Note that the chicken and duck take ~30 min. I loved the staff's uniforms and how everyone held themselves, as staff presences in these types of establishments matter. All that said I agree with other reviews that overall, it wasn't much to write home about, but i had a lovely experience and would recommend for a fancier date night! read more

Deuxave - French Fries "Au Canard" - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Deuxave had been on my list for quite a while, so I decided to make a reservation and got lucky with street parking right across Commonwealth. When I checked in at the host stand, they offered a coat check service, which was helpful. The decor is sophisticated yet not overdone, with a great wine wall--I'm always a sucker for those. I was seated at the bar and was pleased to see an amuse bouche, which seem to have fallen out of favor at some restaurants labeling themselves as fine dining. While I am typically not a mushroom fan, I found the amuse bouche to be quite tasty. I started off with the French onion soup, which was accompanied by a flavorful crouton. The soup was very nicely done! I had the Long Island duck breast as my entree, and it was excellent. From the pairing with the sweet potato puree to the bed of well-coordinated veggies below the duck, this was some of the best duck I've had in recent memory. It also was very meaty, and even the duck fat was rendered nicely. I paired this with a glass of Syrah, which was a great match for the meal. While I was tempted to do a full dessert, I was stuffed, so I ordered a single scoop of the smoked vanilla bean ice cream. And WHOA! This ice cream was an absolute show stopper--I savored every bite and still wonder how they packed such an incredibly large amount of flavor into one scoop. My only ding is that the staff unfortunately lost the stocking cap that was tucked into my coat pocket, and they were not able to find it after the meal ended. I was less sad about the stocking cap and more about the windy, cold night outside, but at least it wasn't a long walk to my car. I hope Deuxave enjoys many more years in Boston, and I'll be back! read more

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We went for the tasting menu paired with non-alcoholic beverages and it was a shockingly nice touch! Our server had an incredible knowledge of the non-alcoholic wine which was so appreciated, our favorite was the jasmine. Loved the service, he was wonderfully accommodating when we asked to be moved to a more private table. The food was spectacular, though there was so much we could barely finish. My personal favorite was the melon salad. Her favorite was the foie gras. Atmosphere was quiet and sophisticated. Would definitely do this again read more

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I had a lovely meal here with a friend on a recent trip to Boston. We were immediately seated in a cozy nook that was quiet and perfect for catching up but also great for people watching we opted for the prefix menu and enjoyed our meal. the fish was cooked to perfection, the amuse Bouche was one of my favorites and of course I love the desserts! read more

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Very good (A-) but not great. It is and feels like a corporate run restaurant... kinda like Capital Grille. Service was very good but waiter got a little too casual and familiar with us. read more

This is more like a 3.5 but given the price I will round down. Deuxave is a staple - it's in the quiet rich area of commonwealth ave, between kenmore and Newbury. It's been in business the whole time I've lived in Boston, nearly a decade now. I am sure it precedes me. Boston has a lot of decently upscale French restaurants, this being one of them. It's a safe choice for an anniversary dinner or a parents in town dinner. That being said - it is nothing special, especially for the price. The ambiance could have set it up to be something extraordinary. Props to management for making waiters wear nice uniforms with tie bars and button downs. There is a sommelier. But there were lots of little things that ruined the experience for me considering I was in a party of 5 with over $200 pp spend: - it was cold. I had to ask 3 times to turn on the fireplace next to me (3!) and I was finally told they didn't have gas for it. It's October? Offer to turn up the heat? Offer to move us? Something? Anything? - we had to ask to have our wine repoured. Multiple times. The glasses were empty for a while before we finally asked. - women are not served first, and in fact, I wasn't done ordering before the waiter went to the next guest. It actually felt disrespectful, but perhaps it wasn't intentional. - bill was brought before we had a chance to ask for coffee/tea. - bread service was one brioche which wasn't fully or evenly laminated and quite gooey in the middle from the butter layers not having separated. I would have preferred regular sourdough slices or rolls. - in general, our waiter would disappear or be busy chatting with a friendly table and we'd be waiting for a while when we needed something. - I liked that the menu changed every day depending on what they had in the kitchen, but I simply didn't love any of the appetizer options. It's okay. I know how pretentious this review sounds. But I think it's warranted when you're asked to pay $$$ and you can tell they are putting out the promise of luxury without executing (but charging for it). read more

Deuxave - Beet and Brie - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Had a lovely birthday dinner at Deuxave. Their ambiance exudes casual elegance. The staff seemed professional and kind. They warmly greeted us and every time they explained the dishes, you could tell they were very proud of the dish they were serving. We got their seasonal tasting menu and were thoroughly impressed. My favorites were the roasted duck breast and homemade tortellini. The second we tried the tortellini, we knew it was the dish of the night. It was buzzing with rich creaminess inside but was perfectly complimented with the freshness of the roasted corn, red pepper & fresh pesto. We ended the night with their sticky toffee pudding with coffee ice-cream which was to die for. Would definitely come back in a heartbeat. Thank you for hosting such a wonderful meal & providing such lovely service. read more

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Would highly recommend! Had the tasting menu. Exceptional food and service! They are also very accommodating about substitutions, unlike many other tasting menus. I will definitely return when I'm back in Boston. read more

For such an expensive restaurant, I was surprised at the nickel and diming. Also, was served essentially raw sunchokes which made me spend the entire next day on the toilet. Asked for tap water, was charged $10 for still water at the end. Mentioned that we were sharing our appetizer, and they split it in two and charged more for it without asking. Hidden "kitchen appreciation" fee at the end. $70 steak was 3 tiny slices. Will not be back. read more

Star moments: the bread ! Came out warm and was similar to a croissant in texture. Wonderful way to start the meal! Food was overall tasty but nothing outstanding. The service was also very slow. Overall it was solid but not mind blowing read more

Deuxave - Heirloom Beet Salad - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Excellent meal, service and total experience. We had the tasting menu option and everything was great (even the salad!). read more

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Good, but nothing to write home about. Food was good, but nothing we ordered was memorable. For $250+ total, I was hoping for something memorable. I wouldn't recommend if you're looking to try Boston's best dining experience. So what was ordered: App: Lobster Gnocchi Fricassée (good amount of lobster) Entree: Crispy-Skinned Giannone Organic Chicken & Herb-Crusted Halibut Side: French Fries "Au Canard" with Herbs & Parmesan (over fried/oily) Dessert: Chocolate Gateau Basque (not very sweet...I was craving something sweet unfortunately) Ambiance is good. Service is decent. Hidden costs: If you get water, you have to get bottled water vs. tap. Not a wallet breaker, but still, rather have not spent it. Also, there is a kitchen fee. In addition, their auto-tip starts at 18%. So with kitchen fee, it's 20%. Again, they could be completely worth it. It's just how tipping culture these days works. Oh, and parking is tough around that area, so be prepared to valet. read more

Did the 5 course tasting with supplemental foie gras course. Food was good but all ate a bit sweet and was quite rich. If anything bordered on too much food rather than too little. Service was just OK. They were not ready for our reservation until 10 minutes late and the table we had was quite bad (against a beam with a thermostat jutting in the way and a light awkwardly shining into one of our faces). Wine list was fairly inaccessible. Of the ~50 page list (~15 pages dedicated to red wines) there were probably ~7 priced between $65 and $165 with the vast majority well over $200. While this would normally be fine albeit perhaps a bit restrictive, the sommelier/GM came out and presented the wine regaling us essentially on how cheap we were and how sh*tty the grape variety we picked was, and how *this* bottle was only *just* acceptable to the restaurant's high standards. Extremely off-putting. All in all, the food was good but tired / not inspired or remarkable. I would go back but not seek it out because it didn't seem like a place where the menu changes much (stuffy/grande dame vibe). The service was unexpectedly rude and the ambiance was nothing to write home about with our table being particularly unimpressive. read more

This place is French in a good way. We were greeted warmly and seated by the large windows overlooking Mass Ave. The place exudes casual elegance -- candlelight, brick, the ubiquitous wine display. Magically, the waitstaff was there when you needed them and in the background when you did not. We dined on duck confit, scallops, and homemade tagliatelle. Ok, I think you could skip the tagliatelle but the server did warn us it was a "neighborhood" dish. All were well prepared and thoughtful. We enjoyed the combination of jicama with duck confit, and the watercress brought a freshness to the scallops. Would highly recommend trying the goat cheese and espresso cake. It seemed weird to us, but we found the combination delightful. This place has been here for years and appears to be going strong. We'll be back. read more

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Classy dinner spot with romantic, low lit ambiance, huge arched windows, brick walls, a cozy fireplace, wine towers in glass and excellent service. They take your coat when you first get there and the server was attentive, friendly, and informative without being overbearing. We started with the foie gras, which was decadent but not worth getting again for the price point IMO. The star of the show was the duck breast. The duck was cooked a perfect med rare and I loved the savory farro risotto and mushrooms - a very umami forward pair. It was balanced by the spiced persimmon puree which was sweet, but the spices were a bit too strong, so I dipped sparingly. My partner had the bolognese which was good, but we both agreed the duck was better. All of the plating was beautiful and meticulously done. I had the recommended pinot pairing with the duck and was not very impressed. It tasted a bit hot, especially for a pinot and the nose was a bit funky. I don't think it was corked but it wasn't great, which surprised me given the wine list is enormous and pricey. To finish we got the chocolate souffle and it was hot, fluffy and rich. A classic that was well done and a good way to end our meal. Overall it was a lovely date night out. Not sure if I need to return but it's a nice place for a special occasion. read more

Deuxave - Spiced duck breast - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Wonderful dinner without reservation for two sitting at the high table. We ordered the following.: Duck Liver Pâté* Toasted Sourdough Baguette Stone Fruit Chutney, Pickled Strawberry, Vanilla Poached Pears ~ 21 9 Hour French Onion Soup Slow Cooked Beef Broth, Bone Marrow Crouton Comté Cheese ~ 24 Seared Hudson Valley Foie Gras Foie-Glazed Éclair, Concord Grape Purée Cashew Tuille, Compressed Pear ~ 34 Apple Cider Glazed Pork Belly Apple Cabbage Slaw, Horseradish Citrus Dressing Smoked Honey Mustard Aioli ~ 25 Spiced Long Island Duck Breast* Pumpkin Spätzle, Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Wild Mushrooms Cranberry Ginger Puree, Sauce Robert ~ 49 Cast Iron Seared Prime New York Strip* Squash Pavé, Fall Mélange of Local Mushrooms, Brussel Sprouts, and Swiss Chard Honeynut Squash Purée ~ 65 All the dishes were delicious except the French onion soup, which had more beef taste than oni n. The foie gras melts in your mou h. The duck was juicy, not d . Overall, the service and the food was good except some dishes for overpriced. Not a place to come often but I don't think I will come back. again since I tried most of the dishes on the menu. I rather try another French resturant. restaurant read more

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The service was very bad. The server did not even ask us if we wanted a second drink. It took one hour for a pasta dish and steak to arrive. Nobody came by to apologize. The salad was only lettuce. The food was fine but can get much better pasta in the north end. Drinks were good but again was only able to enjoy one. Honestly the vibe was snobby versus fine dining. I will not return. There are hundreds of other restaurants in Boston that are fine dining that are better, esp for that price- over priced for the experience. Unfortunate because we live in the back bay so it's close. read more

Food is fantastic. The wine list is exquisite. The cocktails are excellent- highly recommend the duck fashioned. Every single thing we ordered was delicious. Ambiance is lovely, as was our server. We had a very memorable date night. read more

Deuxave - Duck liver pâté, French onion soup, crispy duck confit - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Servers were polite, gave decent recommendations. We sat outside and the weather was nice. The inside was a little smaller in size so I appreciated the outside better. Food was solid wasnt amazing but it certainly wasnt bad. read more

Deuxave - Toast Crispy Duck Confit - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

One of the best dining experiences in Boston. Whether seated at the bar with Pamela or a table, you'll have an experience of this world. The bar is impressively stocked with prime selections for your drinking pleasure. The seating ranges from private and intimate all the way to social and lively. The food is authentically French , with rich and sharp flavors bursting from your plate. Dessert surprisingly was my favorite part of the meal as they have a wonderful Soufflé that you should try to save room to enjoy. Gladly would recommend this place and will visit again! read more

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Brought my husband here for his birthday. Definitely recommend for a special event since it's very upscale and fine dining. Ambiance: Modern and higher scale dining, with very attentive service Food: French Onion soup was split for us to share, and was very good but a little too cheesy for my taste. Meaning at the end I had mostly clumps of cheese left. The scallop crudo was light but tasty and the focaccia was a nice addition but they charge you every time you want some more slices of bread which seems aggressive? For our meals we did enjoy the steak and duck. The duck was delicious and notable, and we shared the roasted Brussels as a side, which had a nice kick to it with chili flakes. The chocolate ganache was a fabulous finale and very rich/yummy complimented by a tart sorbet. The reason more for 4/5 than 5 is that this restaurant again aggressively charges, especially silly was for more bread and they don't offer water that is not bottled so you pay 8 dollars a bottle for that. The wine glasses are 20+ which means for two people you can easily spend 300+ without trying. I'm not sure the meal was *that caliber* but it was good. read more

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Whenever I see duck on the menu I choose it. It's a talisman - particularly for a French restaurant. And this one is the best duck I think I have ever had. We started with the beet salad which was itself a work of beauty and delicate balanced taste. Service was excellent and professional but maybe, a bit slow, though not problematic. Style and atmosphere is contemporary urban and yet cozy and romantic. We finished with the other dessert that I order whenever I see it- soufflé. It was perfection served with a peppermint ice cream and a anglaise cream. Overall 5 stars but I must add that while I found it enjoyable it was expensive. The wine list is extraordinary but watch out for it if you're price sensitive. I'd like to see a few more bottles under $100, and really who's buying the wine for $1600?! Anyway excellent meal, fun and good experience. read more

Deuxave fell a little short of my high expectations (based on fabulous reviews by word of mouth). The aesthetic of this place is gorgeous- the brick walls, the roses and decor, and the lighting make for a very romantic feel. To start with, I tried the Holland Platinum Osetra caviar. The caviar was exquisite, very fresh and paired well with the additions they gave you. This was the best thing I ordered by a mile (and should be, at $139). I also ordered the lobster gnocchi fricassée- the gnocchi was too soft, the lobster was overcooked and rubbery, and the entire dish was bland. For dinner I ordered the tagliatelle "bolognaise" (veal and beef sauce) with truffles freshly shaved on top. I was not impressed with the pasta; it was not seasoned, the pasta was not cooked al dente, the dish was smallllll, and it tasted like a pasta dish I could've ordered anywhere else. The wine and the company were great, our table had a fun time, and the service was top notch. Memorable night, solid meal, but expected more for the prices. Just felt very underwhelmed with the food, and overwhelmed with the bill; probably would not return unless it for a glass of wine. read more

Another wonderful visit! Decor and ambience is nice for a date night or girls catch up. Food was amazing per usual. I love their duck especially! Finished our meal with a souffle. Got a variety of appetizers and all were so very good. Had a couple of drinks but liked their Cidarcar. Will have to go back more often! read more

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Deuxave has always been a little ominous to me since I pass it all the time going up and down Mass Ave and in my head it seems like overpriced French food but now I'd say that's only partially true! Honestly looking at the menu, it's not as expensive as I expected, around $20-40 for decent portions. The inside is beautiful, not my style but it does make me feel fancy. I went with my work team of 4, which was nothing compared to the long table with lots of fancy business people! The meal started underwhelmingly, we got 2 orders of focaccia (each order is 2 pieces) and they were tonged onto our bread plates. This olive focaccia looked so sad. Untoasted, thin, flimsy. At least there was a little mountain of whipped butter to share in the middle! But seemed strange to be eating this Italian bread that could've been purchased from Star Market with fancy butter. 2/5 Next came the best dish: duet of prime beef. I was nervous about this because I don't love raw beef, but wow! The herb encrusted wagyu carpaccio was melt in your mouth tender, paired with the rosemary mustard aioli on the bottom of the plate was the perfect bite. There's also Prime NY sirloin tartare with quail egg yolk that had no off flavors! 5/5! I'd say things went downhill again from here... Seared Hudson Valley Foie Gras - I'm not sure what's the deal with Hudson Valley but it's all over menus? This whole dish could have been dessert! The foie gras looked like it had been bruleed on top, the inside was almost liquid. It came with what looked like endive but actually was a foie-glazed eclair that had become dense with sweetness. The plate was further garnished with Concord grape puree, cashew tuille, compressed French butter pear. All of these latter components were tasty but felt unnecessary. 3.5/5 Crispy duck confit came with a fig and apple galette, which was once again, straight up dessert! The duck skin wasn't crispy, the meat was a tad dry and had a strong 5 spice aroma. The shaved brussels sprouts felt like a BBQ potluck side. 2.5/5 On the topic of BBQ potluck side, the apple cabbage slaw that came with the apple cider glazed pork belly may as well have come from a prepacked coleslaw pack at Market Basket. For the other dishes having such fancy plating, this was not up to par. 2/5 A quarter of the 9 hour French onion soup probably ended up on the plate this was served on because the bowl was so full - good thing the napkin underneath was black! This was the darkest colored French onion soup I've ever had. My French boss thought it was excellent! I did enjoy the super deep beef flavor, but was sad that the comte cheese turned into little rubbery bits on the bottom of the bowl - comte is my favorite cheese and I got no cheese flavor. I'm perplexed how the cheese acted so "unmelted". 3.5/5 I was highly looking forward to the Lobster Gnocchi Fricasee, but this ended up being one of the worst dishes with no redeeming qualities. The gnocchi were just bland dough balls, a bit soft. The lobster was SO overcooked and rubbery (not "snappy"), no one got a tender piece. The sauce was highly acidic, further emphasized by the halved grapes and grapefruit chunks - why were these necessary to include? For $39 I should have just gotten a lobster roll at another overpriced spot on Newbury. 1/5 Spiced Long Island Duck breast - I'm starting to be confused by why there's so many geographical terms in the dish names. This duck breast was tender, not gamey, just very well-cooked duck breast with no frills. Underneath was a mixture of pumpkin spatzle that had a really nice firm bouncy chew, "Long Island Cheese Pumpkin" aka just pumpkin with no cheese, and wild mushrooms. The cranberry ginger puree was overpowering, the dish tasted better without it, don't want Thanksgiving vibes. 3/5 We ordered 2 sides but they never got brought out with our mains? I asked our server and she apologized, realizing that she had written them down but crossed them out somehow? We decided to let it go and move onto dessert, but something felt off so we ordered brussels sprouts with dessert! The brussels sprouts looked very blonde / not crispy, but there were pleasantly soft inside! The maple foam was maple-y and I appreciated that it wasn't just another sweet sticky glazed sprout. The pancetta chili crisp was mostly pancetta and no chili crisp. 4/5 Pumpkin mousse with pepita brittle, Concord grape couli, and pumpkin ice cream sounded right up my alley but this was disappointingly bland. The mousse was tiny, could barely taste any pumpkin in it or in the ice cream. And for $19?! 1.5/5 The chocolate souffle was wonderful! The top was slightly crunchy, the inside so soft and moist, just chocolately enough. Burnt marshmallow ice cream was refreshing but not much flavor, same for the graham cracker anglaise. 3/5 Is it worth coming just for the beef duet? I'd have a hard time picking what else to order. Maybe hope for the decent blood orange tarts at the end. read more

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We stopped in for a few drinks and small plate before dinner, really nice place and atmosphere. We sat at the bar and Darren the bartender was excellent. Excellent drinks, just beware of the 39$ martini, we weren't paying attention! read more

The place was beautiful and the food was really good! Celebrated my bfs birthday here and he loved it! The service provided was amazing. Such an elegant experience overall. read more

I have been coming here for years. It is one of my favorite restaurants in Boston. I made a rez 3 weeks early for a bar high top. The host and hostess are too inexperienced to be at the front of the house. They did not have a table for us and said it would be a 20 min wait. We asked if we could sit in the dining room -no table. They sat us at a terrible booth-no openness or view. It looks like they just threw these 3 booths in to carry a heavy night. Honestly the seat in the house. AFTER we sat the manager came over to say they had a table in the dining room. We did not move bec the whole thing was causing a problem. The manager did not have a hold on anything and made a big deal. We are unassuming people and didn't need that sort of attention-we just wanted to sit at the table we booked-A high top in the bar. The only redemption was the waiter Peter and the food. They gave us a free desert and drinks which never really works. I'd rather pay for everything leave a big tip and get the service I deserve. read more

The French Onion Soup was the best I have had in Boston. Staff is friendly and accommodating. Bar seating is comfortable and elegant. I highly recommend for a date night or special occasion. read more

Better executed tasting menu, so upgrading to a 5 star. Service remained top tier as well. Look forward to coming back again read more

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Overall, a really nice dining experience. The setting and the atmosphere here are really nice, enabling me to enjoy the meal fully. And it's my first time here, and the server is really welcoming, introducing the menu to me. It's really nice to know that some seasonal ingredients are used, and the selection and presentation of cuisines change along with the seasons as well. Personally, I really recommend the duck breast as the main course, also one of their signatures at Deuxave. The duck breast itself is very tender and juicy, the sauce on the sides is really fantastic to eat with, adding extra flavor. The service here is caring and warm generally. I got some little desserts and a postcard while paying which is really a surprise (Love the postcard so much). But I would like to say that the tables could be spaced a little bit farther apart. Otherwise, it can be a bit noisy that you can clearly hear conversations from the next table, which is not really private. read more

Delicious food. Inspired menu. Presentation was outstanding. But, my salad had wilted lettuce which was barely edible. The duck confit was truly outstanding. And the strawberry desert was fantastic. Our waiters were ... a little different. read more

I just went to Deuxave last night and sat at the bar. All I ate was the duet of prime beef which is carpaccio and tartare on one plate. I was in heaven. Service was excellent and the space is always lovely. But last year I went for a full meal and here's what I had to say about that. I began my Hall of Famer dining adventure at a restaurant I knew I liked, Deuxave. At least I liked it four or five years ago when I was last there. Named because it is at the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Commonwealth Avenue (known locally as Mass Ave and Comm Ave), hence "two" in French gets you "deux" and "two avenues" becomes "Deuxave." Deuxave has beautiful decor with dark tones, a gas fireplace, and large widows looking out onto Mass Ave. To the right of the entrance is a small bar area and to the left is the main dining room with a couple of alcoves making for romantic nooks in the elegant room. The service is attentive and friendly, a modern take on formal service. The menu, like the name, is mostly French, with dishes like foie gras, duck confit, and Dover sole. The host commented to the table next to outs that the restaurant was "built on the back of the duck breast." It has been on the menu from the beginning and will likely always be there. If you need to splurge, they offer Osetra caviar at $120 an ounce or white truffle pasta for $139. There's really no way not to splurge here though. I started with 9-Hour French Onion Soup, a slight adaptation of Julia Child's recipe. You can watch it being made and see some shots of the outside of the restaurant in this video. This was actually the first French onion soup I have ever tried, so I don't have anything to compare it to. It certainly was rich and decadent. It is hard to believe you could fill up on beef broth and onions, but it was a very filling soup. If you are wondering why I hadn't tried French onion soup before, when I was a kid I worked in a restaurant called the 11 Mile House. I was a dishwasher and busboy. I still remember throwing out the leftover French onion soup at the end of the night. It always looked terrible to me. It was probably good, but back then the thought of all those onions, and that soup had huge pieces of onions, made me queazy. I never got over that until dinner at Deuxave. After the soup, my wife and I shared the Joues de Veau, a tender braised veal cheek served over perfect creamy polenta and garnished with a foie stuffed fig. This was my favorite dish of the night. Even though it was small in size it was exceeding rich and full of flavor. The veal was seasoned wonderfully, and the polenta was amazing. The only drawback was that like the soup, the richness of the veal made it incredibly filling. The two of them together had me wondering if I would get through my main course. For that, I had chicken. It might not be the most exciting sounding dish on the menu, but anything served with spätzle and cabbage gets my attention. And the dish was finished off with shaved black truffles, so even their chicken is extra decadent. The meat itself was excellent, tender and moist with a beautiful crisp skin. I particularly enjoyed the chicken thigh crepinette, again very decadent. At this point, I was done. Dessert sounded delicious but was not even possible. In addition to the wonderful food, we also enjoyed a few good drinks. I started the night with a Zenzero Amaro, a delicious gin cocktail blended with ginger, amaro, and lime. Wines by the glass were a step up from the ordinary, including a nice Pinot Noir and a very enjoyable Gamay. The waiter was happy to suggest pairings for the courses and did a solid job with his selections. If you are celebrating a special event or just want to splurge, I think Deuxave should be on your short list. The environment is beautiful, the service is good, and the food is incredible. read more

Deuxave - Duet of Prime Beef - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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This place is one of the best restaurants I've been to it goes punch for punch with my favorite places from Atlanta. We had a couple appetizers the best duck confit I've ever had in my life the beet salad was super fresh and properly prepared and paired with some amazing flavors we had the Bolognese and the halibut both were prepared perfectly and unfortunately didn't save room for dessert and they sent out a cookie and carrot cake that was the only part of the meal that was lackluster but I'm not going to count a free little dessert against the review. Our server was very knowledgeable on wine and the food, a little more chatty then we prefer but he was just trying to be a salesman and build a relationship so he was tipped which I understand. The restaurant has an awesome ambiance a little lack luster on the ac but it was during a heat wave warning so hard to know if it's normally like that! Definitely feel confident telling you all to give it a try!!! read more

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Came here for a special occasion and this restaurant definitely gives you that milieu. It's classy, upscale, and dinner was a "dark and moody" type of feel. The service was great, our waitress was kind and attentive. We received a complimentary steak tartare appetizer plated in a beautiful serving spoon that was SO good. The veal cheek appetizer - one of the best veal ever. Melt in your mouth tender. BUT the fig. The fig wasn't cooked or spiced up in any way which was kind of a disappointment with the dish. Seared foie gras - if you like foie gras this is a must have. I can't stop thinking about this! The rest of the peach variations around the foie gras were interesting, not sure how well they paired with the foie gras but I am no food expert. I had the duck breast and it 100p lived up to the hype. If you're a duck person, you won't regret it. The skin outside is crisp and the meat is tender and perfected cooked to medium / medium rare ish. The seared scallops were also amazing. Dessert was mocha sponge cake which had these small crunchy chocolate balls and that pop of crunchy texture really elevated the dish. Definitely one of the best restaurants in boston and I highly recommend it, especially for a nice night. read more

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Even in the inflated Boston restaurant market, I'd assume that when two people spend $175 with tip they should have some very good food, but alas that was not the case last night at Deuxave. The service was eager but hapless, which in the post-COVID world of staff shortages is expected, so no big deal. It was a nice evening and outdoor seating on a pretty busy corner (commonwealth and mass ave) was surprisingly peaceful, and bucolic. To start, we ordered the bread and butter (olive and rosemary focaccia), which was wonder-bread doughy and flavorless. The butter was great. We ordered the lobster gnocchi fricasse,($35) with potato gnocchi and a "1/2 lobster" (bonsai lobsters?). Artfully arranged, elegant, and bland. Crudo with seaweed was a strong dish, with plenty of sesame oil and soy sauce. We finished with the ricotta cavatelli, lots of al dente pasta and broccoli and olive oil ($39). Decent, nothing special. Price matters. These were $15-20 entrees priced at $30-40. At least we checked deuxave off the list. read more

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Holy mother of French Food. If you like French, this is it. One of the best dinning French experiences in Boston from food to service. It was our first time there and we took the waiters recommendation with no hesitation. All the food was superb and will be visiting again when the time is right. The ambience of the Resturaunt was quiet and elegant, must recommend for a date night! read more

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