Outstanding service and incredible ambiance, but the food leaves something to be desired. The food arrived promptly after ordering, and the staff was very attentative. The appetizers were fantastic - much better than the entrees in my opinion. Portions were fair and beautifully plated. Quality ingredients, and you can tell a lot of attention went into preparing them. The entrees however, fell short - especially mine. Ordered the tortellini, at $30 there were about 6 of them on my plate and very undercooked in my opinion. Was with guests so did not want to make a scene, but even my friend that was with me tried one of them and agreed that they probably needed to be cooked a little longer. The other entrees at our table were good, but everyone agreed that they weren't great. I'm glad I tried this place out, but it most likely won't go on my list of restaurants in the area to recommend to my friends. read more

My family and I went here for my birthday on Sunday. Everything about the meal was superb. To name a few highlights: 1. Our table was surrounded by three heat lamps which radiated a lot of heat making it the perfect temperature for our meal. read more

When you make a reservation, you will have to secure with a credit card. Cancellations are subject to a $25/per person fee. The wine and appetizers were delightful. Room and location are good. The duck entree is very good; scallops disappointed. The set up in particular was very lacking. Service dragged considerably after appetizers. Creme brulee dessert was good but tiny. Soufflé was disappointingly undercooked. Cappuccino was great. read more

Deuxave - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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First things first, I arrived at 8 PM for a birthday dinner scheduled that was reserved at 8.30 PM. Our party was sat at 8.50 PM. Not impressed with the service so far... The dining room floor was slippery, makes me wonder if they ever clean it.. Silverware were dirty too. Moreover during wine service, our friend who hosted the dinner was not allowed to be served wine because she did not carry a US license when we all showed that we have the same ID from the same country. When I talked to the manager he answered me rudely and dismissed me like I'm not a paying customer.. Just words that are not acceptable from a dining room manager of a fine dining establishment. Ok.. Let's talk about the food. I had the wagyu carpaccio, foie gras, pan seared duck breast and the dark chocolate cremeux... The wagyu carpaccio was great, seasoned properly and contrasted well with the potato gaufrettes. The foie gras was also properly balanced with the acidity of the tangerines to cut the fat. The beignets were also good. The pan seared duck breast was seasoned perfectly, lentils were also a good pairing to the dish.. The port reduction also adds a nice acidity to the dish. Finally, the chocolate cremeux was good. Overall, the food was great! But the service was so bad that it overshadowed the food. I know its the managers job to tell people they are not able to serve alcohol, however there are ways to say it to a customer that is not rude and offensive and I personally feel like he is just plain rude. Oh! And another thing that made me give this restaurant a 2 star, despite the great food, the plates were dirty and stained. To me this is unacceptable as this is a fine dining restaurant where attention to detail and finnesse is on the top of the customer's expectation. Final verdict: food is great but service was a nightmare! read more

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Came here for my girlfriend's 30th birthday. We shared the french onion soup and foie gras as apps. The foie was delicious. The soup wasn't salty at all which was great as well. It tasted clean and not too heavy and greasy. For entrees, the salmon and duck breast were great as well. The salmon was clean and healthy and the duck breast was well flavored. The red currant puree helped cut the richness of the duck. What was weird was our "area" was all asian tables. Service was fine though. No complaints here. They have an excellent wine selection as well. read more

I absolutely love the decor of Deuxave. It's warm, dark, romantic, cozy and simple yet beautiful. The kind of place you want to spend hours curled up in a cozy chair spoon-feeding delectable desserts to your sweetheart. Lots of restaurants have a similar look to Deuxave, but none have quite the comfortable ambience. The food is good if not a bit lacking in overall creativity. Maybe I've just dined at too many New American places lately. I don't know. After a while, they've all got kind of the same entrees. The chicken + interesting sides. The fish + interesting sides. The duck + interesting sides. You get the picture. To mix it up, I decided to go vegetarian for the first time. Meatless! Seafood-less!....Well, except for the appetizers. Sashimi of Hamachi - The crisp lotus root is fun but the delicious yellowtail gets lost in all the accompaniments. Sad sad sad, considering how much I love yellowtail. A Duet of Prime Beef Tartare & Wagyu Carpaccio - A meat-lover's Picasso and PETA's worst nightmare. A huge plate covered in gorgeous, red circles of carpaccio topped with all the tartare and all its trimmings. Delicious from start to finish. The carpaccio in particular was simply perfect. Seared Local Divers Scallops - You pretty much can't screw up seared scallops so I'm going to focus on the more interesting thing--the black quinoa. Yum! Literally carpets the scallops and cooked to crunchy perfection. Potato Gnocchi with Crispy Farm Egg - Rich and creamy. Who says a vegetarian diet will help you lose weight? I think I packed on a few pounds from the egg alone. This was good but not remarkable. Best part was the brussel sprouts. Dessert! Elderflower-Yogurt Mousse - Get this if you like fresh, fruity, citrusy, cakey, vanilla bean-y, creamy textures. The mousse was soooooo good! Ode to Elvis Presley - Get this if you like de-constructed banana and peanut flavors. And when I say de-constructed, I mean "I don't know how I'm supposed to eat this." Overall, Deuxave is a good, solid, fine dining restaurant ideal for date nights and "I feel sophisticated" nights. I wouldn't recommend doing extravagant things like the $99 Valentine's Day special (not that you'll listen to me by this point if you've already booked your spot) but an a la carte dinner is worth checking out. read more

A gorgeous restaurant with some truly resplendent service, but the food? Well, it's just A-OK for me. If you like beef, then you simply must try the Duet of Prime Beef Tartare & Wagyu Carpaccio. At $14, it's a relative steal, and it should cure your meat craving for some time. My mom had the "Night Moves" Scituate Lobster with Gnocchi, but it was kind of an odd dish overall that never really came together for me. Plus, the lobster was a little overcooked. Round 1 goes to me. For an entree, I chose Deuxave's signature duck, which came served atop a bed of lentils and arugula. The duck was perfectly cooked, but sadly a little bland. Even if the duck tasted better, it still would have had to compete with the unpleasant graininess of the lentils, and I'm not sure that's a fight it could have won. The highlight of the dish for me were the "French Kisses" lining the rim of the plate. That being said, you can't really go wrong with foie gras stuffed prunes. Mom got the Trio of Berkshire Pork, and boy was there a lot going on in this dish. The menu lists cranberry beans, kale, butternut squash, and apple purée as being the chief ingredients, but it appeared as if they had emptied out their entire pantry on one plate. Somehow, it worked. Round 2 to mom. Round 3 will have to wait for the day we win the lottery, as desserts at Deuxave are obscenely expensive (around $14-15 each). Oh well, we had a box of pastries from the North End to fight over anyways. read more

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Nestled in between Comm and Mass Ave., Deuxave sits on the corner of these deux ave(nues), tantalizing pedestrians and drivers alike "venir à l'intérieur." The first time I caught a glimpse of this corner jewel was last summer while I was on a stroll through the area--in my mind, I kept thinking "DeuZZZave" à la Mme Van Gool, my French teacher of six years, but when I came here for my birthday a few weeks ago, our waiter, Wesley, welcomed us to delightful "Deuhhh Ave." That threw me for a loop, but that was the only thing that didn't meet or exceed my expectations. As I stepped through the doors, I was pleasantly surprised by the intimate space--it was sleek, it was crisp, it was beautiful. The glass wall of wine bottles is one of my favorite pieces of decor in a restaurant or lounge (think: M Bar at the Mandarin), and Deuxave's wine wall was dazzling, particularly in that twilight glow. We were guided towards the back of the restaurant to a more private alcove area framed by flowing metal curtains. The moment we sat down, Wesley greeted us and wished me a happy birthday. Once our drinks and bread came out, Wesley took us through the entire menu, and recommended a few dishes. We ended up ordering the 'Night Lobster' gnocchi--wonderfully fluffy potato puffs, citrusy goodness, and huge chunks of lobster meat! The little pearl onions were also a nice touch. The duck confit was apparently fantastic as well, though I chose to save myself for the crème de la crème: Long Island spiced duck breast. Served medium rare on a bed of lentils with a plum gastrique and tiny "French Kisses" on top, which with you eat your duck, making each bite a sweet and savory delight. The cocktail I ordered--Pink Boots--sounded better than it tasted, but, hey, guess you can't win 'em all. But the dessert--warm kouign-amann, with drunken raisins--made up for it. As did the petit-fours that concluded our meal. How can you say no to a tiiiny macaron? I know I can't. The ambiance was romantic, the food, delicious. I'm definitely a fan. read more

Deuxave - Spiced Long Island duck breast, medium rare. Wow. - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

The service was exceptional. Food was great. Had seared duck breast, ahi tuna, and foie gras. The aroma got us excited already. The plating were perfect. The taste match up to expectations, delicious!!! Was a little pricey but it was worth it. Love to come back again next time we visit Boston. read more

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Incredible, fabulous dining experience. Front staff as good as it can get. Server was the best one I have ever had and was a real pleasure to be entertained by him. Wine list again one of the best. The Appetizer I ordered was A Duet of Prime Beef Tartare & Wagyu Carpaccio (Herb Encrusted Wagyu Beef, Hanley Style Prime Tartare, Quail Egg Yolk, Mushroom Escabèche, Potato Gaufrettes, Cornichons, Rosemary-Mustard Aioli) An amazing concept both visually and taste wise. For main course I had the New York Strip of Beef (4 Week Aged All Natural Premium Black Angus Cast Iron Roasted, Goat Cheese & Potato Croquette Baby Carrots with Crispy Wild Mushrooms, Garlic Soubise Sauce Bordelaise with Bone Marrow). Not my first choice but was the only special that did not have any pork/pork derivatives and considering being my first time at the place I wanted to have something that was eaten as it was meant to be (so instead of having substitutions or modified other items I went with this one). Amazing steak, meat quality outstanding as were the sides were, all in all no regrets ordering this one. For desert we ordered the Bittersweet Chocolate Royale (Frozen Banana Mousse, Chocolate Disc, Candied Citrus, Meyer Lemon Curd, Macadamia Nut & Cocoa Nib Crunch, Cocoa Nib & Roasted Banana Glace). Again remarkable concept and visually very pleasing dish. Would have liked it better if the chocolate disc was bit softer as handling the dessert was a bit of an issue. But given the quality it didn't matter. All in all a gem of place and must go. Will definitely be returning there again. read more

Deuxave - Bittersweet Chocolate Royale (Frozen Banana Mousse, Chocolate Disc, Candied Citrus, Meyer Lemon Curd Macadamia Nut &......) - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Sexy, just sexy. Yes those are the first words I said when I walked into Deuxave. We had the pleasure of celebrating our 1 year wedding anniversary here and it couldn't have been a better dining experience. Our server was knowledgable about the wine and cocktail list. I have a very specific drink I like the have during my fine dining visit. Although they did not have Liquor 43, the bartender and server made it a point to try to provide a substitute. They had a grand liquor/wine selection and it made my visit much more enjoyable. Food was ON POINT. Duck and scallops were cooked PERFECTLY. As we are from San Diego, Deuxave made our east coast dining experience impeccable! Thank you! read more

Food was amazing!! Service not so great. First they dropped the menu on the table loudly while handing it to me then handed my other friend an empty menu and made fun of how my friend got the "diet" menu when we told them the mistake. Food however was delicious, we got the beef tartare which was well worth the price and French onion soup which was just alright. I got the giannone chicken and my friends got duck breasts. Chicken was very flavorful and tender and the duck was very rich, having an Asian flavor to it. We ended with a creme brûlée which was good and got complimentary mini macaroons with the bill. read more

Deuxave - Beef tartare - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Shame on them. Pretentious and unethical. Average and NOT great food. Unoriginal and unredeemable - ruining foie Gras with sweet sauce killing the foie, it was more dessert than appetiser; desserts that are so busy you have no idea what they are trying to be, and mains that are OK, but standard bistro fare. Service was annoying, and amateurish. Pushing wine without asking for cocktails a 1/2 hour after being seated and stating they 'have no tap water' (wonder where they wash dishes...in Evian?) Anyway, mains mediocre and food generally forgettable. That said, these folks act like it's a favour if you book for more than 6 People ! To seat our group of 8, we had to sign a contract, pay an 'admin. Fee' of $84 for the 'work' it took to seat us? And agree to a minimum per person of $175. designed to line their pockets since a 3 course meal barely gets you to $100 on their menu unless you pick every top priced item and then, you have to drink 3/4 bottle of wine each or you are unlikely to make the $175 pp. minimum. We ended up almost $400 short of the min. So guess what? Free money for them. we gofted Almost $500 to the restaurant. As a serious food and. Restaurant person, with loads of fine dining in my home town of Toronto, I am disgusted. if Deuxave was Designed to ensure you won't come back, they were successful. I surely will not return on any future trip to Boston. Shame on them! read more

Hi I'm Minh I came here Friday Evening for my Girlfriend's birthday and had made a reservation a couple days in advance. I had a little bit of trouble with the time but the hostess over the phone was extremely nice and considerate! The decor was very modern but had these touches of an old library almost that gave a very nice feel for a special occasion. We were started with bread and for appetizers we ordered their famous gnocchi and 9 hour french onion soup. Oh man was the gnocchi so pillow-y and had a nice char that gave it a tiny bit of bite along with the perfectly cooked lobster. the fruit sauce was a concern at first but it blended together quite well. The french onion soup was a bit too salty for my taste and was nothing special. For entrees I had the roasted duck and my girlfriend got the veggie/ricotta tortellini. Duck was cooked perfectly and had a very nice glaze that was poured table side that gave it a bit of life. The mushrooms were saute-ed perfectly and added a nice earthiness to the dish. The veggie/ricotta tortellini was so refreshing and nice and would make a perfect summer meal. The sweet corn with the ricotta and the pasta was just heaven on earth. And of course we had to get dessert, which was a type of deconstructed creme-brulee finished with fresh fruit, home made ice cream and beautifully written happy birthday with mocha at the bottom. This was not only a meal but an experience. I would not say it would be a regular return place but it was definitely something that I would not forget for a long time. read more

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Like previous reviewers, had really high expectations on the food. We got the foie gras, duck pate, bolognese, chicken, and creme brûlée for dessert. The only thing worth really getting was the foie gras. Great service though and beautiful restaurant. read more

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I have never before experienced such a defensive and inhospitable manager. In celebration of my daughter finishing her freshman year of college, we wanted to have a special dinner. Unfortunately, our evening was sorely lacking... to start, the service was horrible. We ordered the duck breast, and it took around an hour to come out. While waiting, our waiter ignored us and we had to inform the busboy about the absent meal. When I spoke to the general manager, he was extremely unapologetic about the incident and even banned me from the restaurant. Overall, I'd recommend eating somewhere else. read more

Charging for bread is insane to me, and it is such a thin slice of bread for a whole $3 each. I had the Hake- beautiful presentation but not exceptionally tasty. My friends respectively had the duck and the chicken, and both said both dishes were fine in terms of taste. Service was very nice. I find this restaurant to be overpriced and wished the flavors were better to compensate for expense, I personally will not be coming here again. read more

Deuxave - Hake - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

We went to Deuxave on a Tuesday night for an anniversary dinner and had a great experience. The drinks, food, and service were equally wonderful and absolutely worth the price. We ordered the carpaccio appetizer and split a truffled chicken special that was delicious. The portions were right, though the dessert (creme brulee) was a bit smaller than I wanted because it was so good. We loved that the restaurant was classy instead of trendy which isn't always the case in Boston. Deuxave is the perfect place to bring a date you're really into or to have a celebratory dinner. I'm looking forward to our next visit! read more

My husband and I went here to celebrate our 18 year wedding anniversary. We were in Boston, visiting from Washington, DC. The atmosphere was just "okay". Older stuffy crowd was there. Our waitress was nice enough. She smiled and did her job although it didn't seem authentic. The food was good, I had better food home in DC. Overall experience was okay, especially to have a 150.00 bill at the end of the night. Oh well C'est la vie! read more

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This experience was one of a kind. But also it showed me that I am not a "foodie" or what ever other boujee term many yelp air heads may use. I am simple. I like good food and good wine. That is what I got but for way more than we would usually pay. But it was my mothers Big birthday so we decided it was worth the experience but I would have much rather gotten one dish and a glass of wine . We had 5 course meal form the chef 109 , wine paring 75 and we added foie gras 20 and wine for foie gras 25 plus 20 precent tip. Do the math. I would recommend doing the 5 course meal with out the wine paring if you are simple like me. Even though no part of me regrets the experience. I am not yet on the level of wine appreciation this deserves . I am slowing moving towards it. Please come out and try this restaurant. I recommend it! read more

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No joke, this place is one of the best restaurants I've been to. EVERYTHING was on point - the service, the decor, the ambiance and the FOOD!! 5 stars across the board for sure. We had reservations for 7:45pm but we were running late and they accommodated us without a problem. We were seated promptly and quickly served complimentary champagne for our anniversary :) Our server was Wesley and he recommended a cocktail that was named after him - the "Wes special" and it was good! If you're into pink lemonade with a slightly carbonated taste you will love this! Wesley provided GREAT service and was knowledgeable in all aspects of his job, if you dine here - def see if you can get him!! We ordered: lobster & gnocchi and foie gras for starters. New York Strip and the Long Island Spiced Duck for entrees. For dessert, we got a bottle of their moscato and it was as Wes described "caramel apple in a bottle" - absolutely divine. Every single dish we had was AMAZING. Melt in your mouth good. My husband, who doesn't place much importance on food - SHOCK- said this was def the best restaurant he's ever dined at! And I've dragged him to MANY fancy places so that's saying a lot...lol. Def give this place a try. I might make a random trip back to Boston just to come here! read more

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We dined here when it first opened a decade ago and were surprised by all of the hubbub. As the years have rolled along, and Deuxave continued to rack up accolades, we felt we had to try again. Same reaction! Just not that great!! The salad was fresh, but it is August! The bass crudo was lacking in taste. The focaccia was good and the butter was delicious, but it came long after the first course (almost and hour into the meal). The entrees were quite good, but not worth another thirty minute wait. By 1:45 into a weeknight meal, we opted for a check in lieu of dessert. Won't be rushing back this decade. read more

Excellent! Good place for dating. The food taste good and the service ranks best. Previous I would like to make a table for the top of the hub, which is fully filled at that time. It seems like I make a good choice to make my first dating here. Like it! read more

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Deuxave was disappointing. The food was fine. we had one salad that was unremarkable, a duck breast, a tartar/carpacio combo appetizer and a pasta Bolognaise, with wine and dessert. Aside from the salad, the food was prepared flawlessly, but it was dull compared to our (much less expensive) dinner the night before at Field and Vine, or an even more esoteric dinner recently at Urban Hearth. The meal at Urban Hearth took many chances, some of which didn't pay off, but it was never dull. Deuxave plays it safe, perhaps because it's geared to the expense-account diner. If you're the kind of person who gets excited about a $1,500 bottle of wine, Deuxave is your place: They had quite a few at that price or higher. Perhaps the biggest drawback was that we were packed into a closet-like alcove with a number of other couples, while the main dining area was nearly empty - perhaps because many people were sitting outdoors. The closet tables were so close that you could more easily talk to the table next to you than talk privately with your dining partner. Finally, the pen the waiter handed me to sign the check was broken and I got black ink all over my hands. We got "sorry" and some wipes, which got most of the ink off. At $250 for two with tip, that doesn't strike me as outstanding or even very good service. All in all, it seemed stuffy and pointlessly pretentious. I'm not sure how this place makes so many best-of lists, read more

Unexceptional and anticlimactic. Costs the same as dinner at Daniel but nowhere near the skill level, execution or intrigue. Their food looks great on instagram and photos but not once you eat it. It was like completely geared for looks and that's it, kinda like a runway model, no substance. read more

Oh gosh. Deuxave. You are so beautiful to me. Every single main that we ordered was so exquisite. Who knew that bolognese could taste so damn good! And the Pork trio, give me more! You get great food. One of the only place I'd dish out again so far at Boston. Make sure you get to try their creme brulee . LOVE read more

Just Wow. Amazingly delicious food. Easily the best dinner I've had in a LONG time and the best I've ever had in Boston (rivaled only by Cragie on Main). This food was mind-blowingly delicious. I went to Deuxave about a week ago for my birthday dinner. The ambiance is very nice - very chic yet still cozy and inviting. I've been to many restaurants that do standard dishes with "expected" flavor combinations really well, but what sets Deuxave apart is the uniqueness of their entrees. I had the lamb which came with toasted quinoa, watermelon and cucumber, and pistachio paste. My hubs had a phenomenal steak. I found that each of their ingredients was so different from the norm but went together so expertly. Deuxave is why I won't just give "good" service 5 stars on Yelp. When I give 5 stars, I want people to know that the place is phenomenal, and Deuxave is at the top of the foodie chain. read more

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Had the extreme pleasure of trying the sampling menu last night. What a joy. My wife loved everything especially the accompanying wines. Our server Fabricio was exceptional. His knowledge, expertise and wonderful attitude made the meal even more enjoyable. Can't wait to go back. read more

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I'd been meaning to try this place for quite a while having passed by it time and time again, so what better time than to try the Thanksgiving menu. My bro and I arrived excited and hungry, particularly for the white chocolate and pumpkin souffle and you know what? It was pretty damn delicious =D Appetizers included a pumpkin bisque and duck confit salad. Funny enough, there was a generous amount of duck while my bro's spoon barely dipped half an inch before it hit the bottom of the bowl. Both were tasty and I enjoyed the sweetness of the cranberries in the salad that brightened up the savoriness of the duck. Next came a hugemongous beef bone-in short rib and turkey leg turducken. The former was flavorful and tender, albeit on the lukewarm side. I suspect it sat out for a little bit before being picked up. The turducken had a nice homemade taste and was a nice change of pace from the usual turkey. Cheers to the bartender as well for exceptionally well-crafted cocktails. I can't remember the names unfortunately, but just look for the recipes including egg white and vodka & cucumber and you should be set. Overall, a great Thanksgiving dinner that finished strong with the most excellent souffle. Only 4 stars though as the price was a little much for the 3-courses ($75). read more

This place used to be amazing. It's bye gone. Sad to say but the staff is not as attentive, the sommelier is not as interested, and when you have to get up from the table to pour your own wine because the staff is no where. You know the place is lost. The pâté is still delicious but the duck is not that crispy. The clientele is also not so good. The table next to us dropping F bombs all night didn't help. Sadly this has been my last trip to what was once a favorite. I almost forgot, when you spend $600 for dinner for two, wouldn't you expect to not have a cold breeze on your back and feet all night. Place has lost it. read more

This is the second time I have been to Deuxave. It was my girlfriend's birthday and wanted to take her somewhere nice. The restaurant is beautiful and the service and the staff was great and professional. We were not too familiar with French wines and the variants but the waitress was very helpful and recommended a delicious Bordeux which we loved. We got the tartare/carpaccio appetizer which was delicious. I got the duck breast entree, which was as amazing and wonderful as I was hoping and expecting. She got the lamb entree. It was good, but did not live up to the expectations set up by the quality of everything else. The one thing we were most disappointed about were the dinner rolls. Being a French restaurant, we were expecting a baguette or something. But the rolls were hard so it was a little bit of a let down. The burre de sel which came with the rolls was awesome and almost made up for it. Overall, great meal. Would highly recommend this restaurant if you like French food (or if you are looking to try it). The restaurant is expensive, which is to be expected, so keep that in mind. Definitely will go again. read more

Delicious!!! Drinks are a bit strong, but taste good! Carpaccio and tartare were amazing! We got table outdoor, was lovely to sit in such romantic atmosphere read more

It took 20 minutes for a waiter to arrive. 25 more minutes for the appetizer awe walked out after 90 minutes as the main course never came this is the second time this has happened and the last time we will ever go there read more

I had dinner here Friday night with my family. The food was very unremarkable. My meal began with Boulevardier on the rocks. It took 10 to 15 minutes to get drinks. Getting a security bad round was even more of a chore. Even longer for food. What started as a no hassle dinner for four turned,inexplicably, into a 3 hour death march. Each person at our four-top ordered a la cart...no tasting menu here. Yet it took forever to get appetizers and main courses. I started with the seared foie gras which, though tasty, was not properly trimmed so a piece of inedible tissue remained that i had to navigate around. The blueberry compote and the beignets were nice and provided a needed textural element. My main course was the salmon. The presentation was nice, and (assuming I am correct) the wondra flour sprinkled on the flesh side provided a nice crispy crust. The dish could have been so much better had the fillet been a restaurant quality, skin on fillet.... and easier to cook for the team in the kitchen. But it took FOREVER for the entries to arrive. We complained to the staff and, though graciously apologetic, no explanation was ever provided. Bottom line: this place is, at best, unremarkable. But if you venture there, plan for long, drawn-out experience and the food is just sort of "meh." read more

All my life, I have never understood gnocchi until this Valentine's Day at Deuxave--I definitely felt the love in their lobster with gnocchi. The gnocchi literally melts in your mouth in the most wonderful of ways and the flavors and textures paired with it--mushrooms, green grapes, and lobster--made such an impression that this one dish left me with a positive impression of the restaurant, despite being wholly underwhelmed with the main course and dessert that followed. I will return one day for the entree sized version because just thinking about it makes me happy. I was also in love with their flavorful and dense sourdough bread. I could have eaten it all night long. It was definitely, an expensive meal--$125/person for 4 courses--and for those prices, I was very underwhelmed with the entrees. The desserts were not to my personal taste, which I'm okay with, but the entrees I felt like were a little disappointing, objectively. We ordered the: 1. "Love Bird" Crispy Skinned Pheasant, Wild Mushroom Tart, Baby Beets, Charred Onion Hashe, Soubise -- This turned out to basically be a glorified thanksgiving-esque plate with a few slabs of pheasant that were not particularly tender or flavorful- there was some explanation about it being dark meat and white meat "glued" together- definitely not what we expected. The wild mushroom tart was good though. 2. Local Black Bass -- This dish was disappointing because the fish was quite tough and also not particularly flavorful. Even the mussels weren't very tender. The broth that sat at the bottom of the plate was nice for dipping the bread in though. The service was friendly and attentive and the restaurant is beautiful and intimate. I would not recommend the Valentine's Day prix-fixe, especially because of the price, and based on that alone, my rating would be much lower. However, thanks to the lobster with gnocchi (and their delicious complimentary bread), I have a positive impression of the restaurant as a whole and will definitely return. read more

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Came to Deuxave several times just for drinks and dessert before finally making it here for dinner few weeks ago. The dining room is beautifully decorated, modern yet comfortable. In a town that is a little more casual than what I normally like, this is a place I can definitely dress up for and not feel "over-dressed". The floors are so smooth and shiny, ladies be careful in those heels :P We started the meal with duo of Beef tartare/Wagyu carpaccio and the Hudson Valley foie gras. The beef was super fresh. But the foie gras was really star of the show (perhaps even of the night!). Just lightly seared and came with rhubarb puree and a mini donut! Unusual pairings that worked amazingly well together. Well done chef! On to the entrees, I honestly forgot what my husband ordered because I was chowing down on my soft shell crab. The portion size was so large (2 whole crabs!), especially for a fancy French restaurant. I had to give half of it away to my husband since I was about to explode at this point. Super crunchy goodness! But even though I was stuffed, dessert is probably one of my favorite things at Deuxave. It's always a difficult decision because all the choices look amazing. We've tried several over our visit here and every single one is not only beautifully presented, but also inventive and of course delicious. You really can't go wrong. Finally, props to our server for this dinner who was fantastic. His recommendations for wines by the glass to go with my meal were spot on. read more

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Detailed review alert! Beautiful, beautiful restaurant. Perfect for a classy, night out with the girls or for a very romantic dinner date. This place knows how to cater to its customers and their service and attentiveness definitely deserves a big shout-out, so thank you Team Deuxave! I met up with a girlfriend for a long-overdue catch-up and we picked Deuxave as our dinner destination for an elegant, relaxed evening out on a weekday. The place wasn't crowded and we were seated right away. Our waiter explained the menu, offered his suggestions regarding the specials and took our drink order. I ordered the Bubble Bath cocktail first and found it too strong for my taste, so the waiter offered to swap out my cocktail for a beautiful winter sangria. We ordered the Scituate Lobster with Gnocchi to begin with. The appetizer was a tad bit too small for our liking but we enjoyed the clean flavours of the dish thoroughly. The lobster was fresh and soft and was definitely the star of the dish. We then ordered the chef's special which was the truffle chicken, based on our waiter's suggestion, with a side of wild mushrooms. Unfortunately, the actual chicken was nothing special and we were unable to taste the truffle flavour. The cauliflower ravioli on the plate along with the meaty, wild mushrooms on the side was my personal favourite. At the end of this course, we ran into a small issue at the restaurant where they had some sort of water damage and the water started dripping into the enclave next to our table. We were promptly moved to another table and the team was quick to put the customers first while simultaneously handling the issue at hand. All the drama was quickly forgotten as we moved on with our dinner and our desserts were brought out. We ordered the creme brulee and the tropical pineapple cake with a mango sorbet. Both the desserts were an absolute 5/5 and had multiple flavours come through with every single bite we took. Dessert and tea were on the house due to the aforementioned mishap and we definitely appreciated their gesture. Definite visit, even if just for their beautiful desserts that looked almost too pretty to eat! read more

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We made reservations for a Sunday night. The atmosphere was classy and clean and we were seated right away. Since we were jet lagged, we weren't super hungry and decided to have appetizers (which were expensive enough and big enough of a portion for an entrée) instead of a full entree. Even though we had ordered wine and said we would have dessert and offered to leave a menu at the table in case we were still hungry, the waiter gave us SO much grief for not ordering an entree. It was like the restaurant was going to go under if we didn't order something else. After much push back, we were basically forced to order a pate in addition to the lobster gnocchi and beets. Also, when my husband was half way done with his wine, he was asked about five times if he wanted another glass. It was unpleasant, and instead f enjoying the experience, we felt nickeled-and-dimed. For dessert we ordered the hazelnut brownie and strawberry rhubarb tart. The food was delicious and beautifully plated. The gnocchi and hazelnut brownie were particularly good. Our water glasses were always full, and we didn't feel rushed to leave the restaurant. When we left, the staff let us borrow an umbrella to get to our car since it was pouring. In summary: Pros: beautiful and delicious food; not a rushed atmosphere; umbrellas Cons: pushy waiter; expensive read more

If you can eat here, you should eat here. Wow. Amazing food. Delicious. Full of flavor. Great atmosphere. Perfect service. But the food... go for the food. read more

Visited this evening for a graduation celebration. Total mix up with the kitchen staff where they served mushrooms to my wife after several statements of allergy from the on set. The manager Emily stepped in, apologized, and proceeded to try to rectify the situation. They fully comped the dinner for three, I was not expecting that. We took care of the waiter as we had no idea where the mix up was, the food was excellent, the service attentive and not over bearing. They were genuinely sorry for everything. Thank you, we are hoping there are no after effects... .. read more