His: 9 Hour onion soup - Amazing. Creme brulee - Delicious. Wine - Astounding. Entree : Duck breast - Delightful. Great setting/mood. Service was superb. Romantic. Perfect. Hers: Everything here, from service to food, was impeccable. Greeted as we came through the door, our coats taken and stored, polite servers, very attentive, their mannerisms (which made me feel fancy/important and made me believe that "customer service" is invaluable to them), and the chef even came out to serve food at one point and offered to explain the components. The environment was relaxing; while it was elegant, it was also nice and "homey," perhaps because we were next to a fireplace (I would advise to not sit directly next to the fireplace because while eating my appetizer, I felt quite warm). The tables certainly seemed to be a reasonable distance from each other, so you don't have to be worried about bumping into other people around you or hearing their conversations. Their 9-Hour French Onion Soup was divine - everything you'd ever want in a french onion soup. The only complaint I could have is that they served it pretty hot, so I had to wait a while to dig in - but this is obviously much better than it being served too cold! This was a past visit, so I just took a look at the menu, and it seems that the main dish I ordered isn't offered anymore. This is a shame because it was delicious. Wonderfully textured fish with a nice crisp top and cooked through perfectly. The flavors and components of the dish while seemingly unique in themselves, came together beautifully. The accompanying cocktail was really intriguing (unfortunately I can't remember the name, although I remember hibuscus being in it). I'm not a huge fan of alcohol in general, but I really enjoyed this drink. Last, and certainly not least, desserts : Creme Brulee and Bittersweet Chocolate Royale! The creme brulee itself was rich and creamy with just the right amount of torched sugar on top. The Vanilla Bean Glace that came with it was alright in itself, but it did give a nice balance to the dessert as a whole. The Chocolate Royale definitely gets a lot of points for presentation, but there was a bit too much of dark chocolate for me. However, still delicious and fun! If I liked dark chocolate, I'm sure I would have been in love. Again, the entire experience was amazing and delightful. The restaurant is more on the pricey side for sure, but it is most definitely worth it in more ways than just their food. To not go back would be a mistake! read more

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My in laws took us here last week as a gift for our anniversary celebration. We were very impressed with the attention we received upon entering the restaurant. You definitely get what you pay for here. The ambience, the service and the FOOD were incredible. We ordered the Night Moves (gnocchi with lobster) appetizer. It was sooo delicious. There truly was an explosion of flavors in your mouth. We ordered the halibut and an eggplant with homemade cheese for our main course and they were both exquisite. For dessert we ordered the Crème Brulee and the Rocky Road. They were delicious, but then they brought in some delicious macaroons and dark chocolate truffles with the check so next time we will not order dessert. Can't wait to go back again! read more

Hard to add anything new to reviews... Must haves: cocktails, duck, and dessert. It's hard to go wrong as everything is delicious and beautiful. Great place for a special occasion. Service was perfect, seamless. Pricey but worth it! read more

Great place on the back bay of Boston. Classy inside great views of the town houses and people watching. Food was excellent and creative. The chefs early tasting was a small parsnip soup with a splash of pesto and crispy chicken skin...it was a double shot...but I could have had the bowl. The duck conduit was excellent done in a thai twist with green papaya, excellent. I can't say that onion soup would get me excited until I had the none hour bone marrow soup. The home mage pasta was also fresh with seasonal veggies...Great service very accommodating read more

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Deuxave is one of those exquisite restaurants reserved for special occasions - or when someone with a trust fund is paying. The immediate vibe is elegant but unpretentious, welcoming but not what one would consider "casual". It being Thanksgiving Day, we were fortunate enough to find on-street parking only a few blocks away. Otherwise you can expect to pay $17 for valet parking. The special Thanksgiving menu drew a big crowd, but it's clear that a lot of thought went into the design of the space. Seating was cozy but not cramped. Service was friendly and efficient, but not rushed. We knew we weren't going to run out into the snow in an hour. For our first course, my wife had the pumpkin soup with lobster, chestnuts and pancetta. I had the Pavé of Duck Confit. Neither was a particularly large portion, but both were extremely tasty. The pavé melted in my mouth and was perfectly complemented with date, chestnuts and mustard greens. It being a special occasion, my wife and I tried "Turducken" for the very first time. But lest anyone believe that one of Boston's finest restaurants committed an atrocity against poultry in three savage acts, this was instead a roulade of turkey breast, duck rillatte and chicken boudin served with brussels sprouts, turnips, cranberries, and - of course - plenty of gravy. It was decadent and filling without being ostentatious. It was all we could do to finish our dessert, a pumpkin cheesecake with a chai tea glace and a white salted caramel sauce. We walked out - nearly two hours later - much more slowly than we walked in. I'm looking forward to the next special occasion, which will definitely include a pilgrimage to this wonderful restaurant. read more

I went to Deuxave for the first time for my birthday I had a tasting menu the only thing I didn't like I wish we could know what was the tasting menu going to be because there's some things I don't like I'm a picky eater but luckily I went for it and it was super great! Especially the butternut squash ravioli it was excellent!! Highly recommend it. A week later I returned of how good it was and the service excellent and I ordered the lobster gnocchi and that was the best that lobster claw that was nice and all of it was perfect and then I got the entree of the butternut squash ravioli and seriously it was so amazing and I would be a vegetarian if every meal tasted like that and I'm a meat lover but that entree would make me become one of how good it is. The dessert was the best as well loved it and wish I had more. I'll return anytime I have the chance! People you won't regret it. read more

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Just dined at Deuxave to celebrate my 35th birthday. Immediately upon arriving, I was impressed with the ambiance. Loved the windows overlooking Mass Ave from the bar - so cool. The bar scene before we were seated was a little awkward - I think they need to up the sound level of the lounge music played in the bar because it felt like you could hear everyone's conversations and as i was getting my martini, it felt as if I was interrupting everyone! We started off with an appetizer - the lobster gnocchi. It was good, but not sure it was worth $17 - two small pieces of lobster and just a few gnocchi. Probably should have been $10 or so. For the entree, I made a mistake. Having just ordered duck at Aquitaine a week before, I didn't want to go in that direction, so I went with the Tagliatelle pasta dish instead. Oh, how i wish I got the duck! My brother and wife both ordered the duck and it absolutely demolished my dish. The duck seemed to be unreal value at $27 - big portion, tons of taste. My pasta dish came in a small bowl - and seemed more like an appetizer portion. The whole dinner I was jealous of the duck! I'll just have to order the duck next time! For dessert, we ordered the cheesecake and tiramisu and both came out looking like something completely different. The cheesecake was dominated by a sorbet type taste and the tiramisu was unlike anything i've tasted before - definitely didn't taste like tiramisu - I think they were just trying to be so different that it severely misfired. The service was great. Timing of the meal was slow at times, but we were celebrating, so we didn't really care. Overall, I give this 3 stars and if I ordered the duck, perhaps 4 stars! read more

They have a wonderful atmosphere and wonderful service!! Our waiter was very courteous and knew what he was talking about when it came to recommendations!! We got the wagyu carpaccio which was very good!! We also had the chicken entree and the black sea bass. The entrees were a little salty but the veggies were spot on and the desserts were absolutely delicious!!! I would recommend this place to all my friends and will be going back soon! read more

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My boyfriend and I had a great time at Deuxave. Our waiter was fantastic and the food was very good. It wasn't the best in Boston, but still extremely good and definitely worth putting on your list. The drinks were great too, I got a lavender cocktail. I had a casual conversation with a worker while in line for the bathroom (I note it being casual as it seemed a little out of place for their employees). He was a hoot! Such a great guy, really informative and funny. I'm a vegetarian so my options were a bit limited (I did try my boyfriend's steak though, 10/10!) so I wouldn't go back in a heartbeat just because I would probably order the same thing. But I will definitely be keeping an eye on the menu to see if they add anything in the future. read more

We had another lovely dinner Friday night. We started at the bar with a Brambled and an In the Beginning. Both were very nice cocktails and dont forget to look for the luxury cocktails on the 2nd page of the menu. For dinner we had the white truffle tasting menu with wine pairings. Overall it was well spaced and portioned. We started with some tuna tartare with fried rock shrimp. Despite not normally eating shrimp I gave them a try and they were pretty tasty. The second course was bay scallops with lardons covered with white truffle. It was excellent though the sauce was a little strong/heavy and could have been a little more subtle with a little less bacon (gasp). The third course was chestnut pasta with truffles and might have been the star of the night. Just fantastic. The fourth course was venison with some delicious bacon jam covered in white truffles. Again, it was delicious. Dessert (some vanilla ice cream and a small chocolate brownie) was a little underwhelming. Relative to the other courses it lacked pizzaz or anything distinctive. It was clearly very well made and presented but was not as strong as the other four courses. Still, we had a fantastic meal and really only one modestly disappointing course with 3-4 amazing ones. The wine pairings were all lovely alongside the courses. read more

This was the best meal I think I've ever had. I started with the duck confit, which was perfect - fall-apart tender, with a perfectly brittle skin. I also tried the carpaccio and tartare, which were extraordinary. The tagliatelle bolognaise (with veal and pancetta) was dreamy gourmet comfort, and the lamb duo left my boyfriend at a loss for words. We finished the meal with the mocha souffle - piping hot and soft as a cloud. I also enjoyed a lovely cocktail, a take on an Arnold Palmer with chai syrup and cardamom, and a delicious Bordeaux. Deuxave is spacious enough to allow its guests plenty of room and a sense of privacy, and the interior is clean and cool, without feeling chilly or trendy. And the service was warm and attentive, which turned our delicious meal into a wonderful evening. read more

Deuxave was lovely and I give it a great review because the service is outstanding and the food was amazing. It is pricey so know that you're paying for what you get but if you like fine dining this is it. We had the 9-hour French Onion soup, the Seared Foie Gras, the Beef Carpaccio and Tartare duet, the Scallops and the Duck Confit. Every dish was fantastic and came highly recommended on Yelp! The wine list is inexhaustible and a little annoying for it's wide range but the waitrons are well-versed and can advise on what you would like. Thank you to all the yelpers for your advice.. read more

We had the pleasure of dining here last night when in the city to see the Billy Joel Concert. While the places around the stadium were increasingly packed we were able to get a last minute reservation through Open Table. It was a mere 15 minute walk from Fenway down Commonwealth Ave. First impression was how attentive they were to their clientele as the manager was very apologetic for our wait after our reservation time, it was only 4 minutes! While we waited we were able to get a drink at the bar and peruse the menu so as soon as we were seated we were able to quickly order as we had some time constraints. The food took a bit to come to the table at roughly 25 -30 minutes but I expect this is due to the freshness of the preparation and attention to detail. I also appreciated that they asked every table if their was any food allergy or aversions the chef should know about and they did so without judgement. I personally have several allergies of which they easily accommodated (that also could have played a part in time as many decent eateries have a cleaning procedure for allergies) and they confirmed once the meal was brought to me. The meal itself was absolutely delicious! Perfectly cooked, well seasoned and balanced. I wish we had more time to fully experience more of what the restaurant had to offer. We will definitely be returning in the near future. read more

The food was great and this would have been 5 stars if it weren't for two things. The foie gras from the picture on Yelp was different than the one they were serving, I would have still given this a 5star rating if that was the only problem because the one they had was still really really good. The reason I knocked it down two stars was because they did not have the chocolate soufflé. This was the main reason I came here, the picture on Yelp looks so good. Finished with no dessert, disappointing ending leading to the 3 star rating. #BRINGBACKTHESOUFFLE 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

Came in last night for what ultimately was 4.5 star food, 3.5 star service and a 4 star atmosphere. I would put this on the short list of places to come in Boston for creative/inspired food at a relatively reasonable price-point. Here's the rundown on the grub: - Lobster with Potato Gnocchi - (A) must order - Tagliatelle "Bolognaise" - (A) excellent - Trio of Colorado Lamb - (A-) I don't normally order lamb since I'm generally disappointed. This dish is a great call. - Cauliflower side - (B-) pass - Brussels Sprouts side - (A+) Brussels Sprouts shouldn't be this good. I didn't have any of the Salmon but my buddy seemed to enjoy it. Great work Chef Coombs. Need to come back for the Duet of Prime Beef Tartare & Wagyu Carpaccio. read more

Beautiful, inside and out! Deuxave was a true unexpected find! While strolling back from another dinner that we had just truly adored (The Wine Cellar, which I will Yelp soon!) we came across Deuxave... actually it was across the street from where we were and I made my husband go over there and check it out with me... There was a beautiful patio lit up with twinkling lights that was also lined with these great floral boxes full of precious pansies and fragrant herbs.... quite the great first impression I have to say. We checked out the menu which was posted just outside the front door and we were immediately entranced with many of the items that were laid out in front of us. We looked at each other and knew immediately that we had to make Deuxave our last dinner while here in Boston. We walked in and made our reservation for our final evening... we made a later reservation just because I was going to finish my final leg of the AWBC that morning, nap time will be needed! Fast forward to Sunday evening... The night of our reso... The walk was over, took a much needed nap... prettied up and made our way to Deuxave! When we arrived we were actually a little bit early for our reservation, what's new! We had the option to sit inside their glamorously beautiful dining room or sit outside on their beautiful dining patio, which is encompassed by both Massachusetts & Commonwealth Avenues. We decided to enjoy the great weather... the people watching... and the patio that first attracted us to the restaurant to begin with. Our server was prompt... sweet... & very, very knowledgeable about the menu as well as the wine list. Plus, plus! She also did a great favor for us as well... the HB was getting a little hot & bothered, not in a mad way to say... they had all of those great outdoor heaters out and about and one was situated right behind my husband. Not such a good thing, so she and the bus person were grand enough to move it for us and turn it down just a bit. Thank goodness! For our libations we decided to go with a couple of half bottles of wine, we started the evening with a half bottle of Gruet sparkling. One of our true favorites! It went perfectly with the appetizers that we had decided to start with. My husband is a sucker for French Onion soup. It could be 90 degrees outside and he would still order it! But what truly caught his eye was the fact that it was a 9 Hour French Onion Soup. (With a Bone Marrow crouton to boot!) Yum! I myself could not pass up the Wagyu beef carpaccio featuring a Prime Beef Tartare... let's just say I ate the whole thing, no I did not share. Is it wrong? Oh and the dish was topped with a perfect Quail egg. Loveliness. A buttery beautiful half bottle of Ramey Chardonnay was an absolute perfect pairing with the local seafood entrees that we had ordered... My HB ordered one of the featured specials which was the Black Bass, very succulent and buttery; served with thinly sliced fingerling potatoes... The skin was crisp and just perfect! He also ordered a side of Roasted Fiddlehead Ferns, one of our Springtime favorites! I matched his awesome entree with my dinner of local Diver Scallops. Nice large Diver scallops served with crispy mushrooms, an arugula and black pepper vinaigrette and a pickled "succotash". I am usually not a fan of "succotash", but this was just, fantastic. How could they beat dinner? I mean everything was just perfection on a plate, or in a bowl... The dessert menu came out. And this just sent everything into overdrive... Our eyes went to one thing, like a guided missile, Dark Chocolate Souffle with a Hazelnut Creme Anglaise. Holy crap. It was a must order... and what nailed our decision shut, was the fact that we found out that Deuxave had a true blue Pastry Chef, and a Sous Pastry Chef.. and both were on duty that night. When does that ever happen? (To find out after the fact that there was a VIP party arriving and all Chefs were on hand that evening, how did we luck out?) While enjoying our deep roasted coffee our Souffle arrived, and it was in one word, perfect. To end our lovely evening... We asked the server if we could have the Chef's give us their John Hancock's on each of their featured menus (When we can have this done... we frame the menus and hang them upon our walls at home). And to our happiness, they agreed to do it for us... The menus are now framed amongst all the others! (It has great neighbors!) Deuxave is a gem, that is somewhat hidden... but find it and enjoy!! read more

Overall, this is a fine choice for a nice night out on the town. I'd say that having sampled several dishes here, their chefs are very strong on their pan searing technique. Our black bass and dover soles were perfected seared, with a crunchy texture on both sides married with very tender centers. Other dishes were more or less standard: the duck breast, the tagliatelle and the lobster gnocchi were not outstanding in either direction, and the grapefruit mousse was light on flavor. I think this is one of those restaurants where knowing what to order is key. Aside from food, we had a seat right by their indoor fireplace, and enjoyed the modern ambiance and attentive service. Between food, atmosphere and general environs, a pretty good choice for an intimate, small group dinner. read more

Great ambiance - cozy, romantic, relaxed. Very loungy. Seats at the bar and a few high tables that are first come first serve. Full menu at both the bar and high tables. Food is delicious (gnocchi with lobster, yum, beef tartare two ways even better). Drinks are fun and creative. So far smoke and bubbles is my fave but that could change. Can't wait for warm weather when the outdoor patio's open! read more

My favorite dish here is the lobster gnocchi and the duck breast. Love the patio under the glimmering tree. read more

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This is a great place. The foie gras app is spectacular. The specials have been superb, the only problem is that twice they have run out of what we wanted. our reservation was at 8:30 - come on! The lamb special was amazing. Highly recommended. read more

Heading into Boston for dinner? Make THIS your next choice! Not having heard of Deuxave before, it was suggested to us by my wife's friend and we're glad that she did!! The food was amazing ... everything we tried was fantastic. The decor was refreshing and the service was great. My favorite of the night was one of their appetizers ... a lobster and gnocchi dish that was nothing short of perfect. I could have had a full plate of that as my entrée and been more than satisfied. My wife got the duck and the presentation was nothing short of awesome; with that said, the flavors were even more impressive (though I'm taking her word for it because it was gone before I even got the idea to try a bite!). Being a steak fan, I had the steak entrée and would be the first to challenge Deuxave to go toe-to-toe with any of my favorite steak houses in Boston. I'm not sure how this place has evaded our attention for so long, but now that it's on our radar, you can bet that we'll be returning again - probably soon! read more

My wife and I were at the Deuxave last night and got a small table on the patio although we had no reservation. It was our last night in Boston, we wanted something special and got certainly not disappointed! The menu was so appealing to us we couldn't decide on just two starters. Instead, we ordered three, one better than the other. We had duck liver pâté, tartare and lobster gnocchi. The gnocchi were incredibly light and tasty. Our entrees were halibut and scallops. I followed the waiter's recommendation on the scallops, I probably would have not chosen them, since they are very boring when not done exactly right. Well, you can tell by my five-star-rating, these were done perfectly. A great bottle of an Alsace Schlumberger Riesling, very good deserts and the outstandingly nice and helpful waiter made this night to a great fair-well dinner from this beautiful city. read more

My bestie brought me to a new spot because I'm out of the Boston scene for 10 years now after 15 years of bartending at and running my husband's hottest night club in Boston club before we sold it and got out of the scene and started having kids and left Boston and shopping on Newbury street in our rear view and moved out to the suburbs. So we had a long overdue girls night and she took me here and I was very impressed! We had a reservation but we went to the bar and had a drink until our table was ready. The bar was clean the glasses had no spots on them I guess the ex bartender in me couldn't help examine the bar but I didn't see anything but pure cleanliness. The bartender was quick and the drinks were nicely made plus she had a great personality! We were quickly seated and the waitress came quickly and was well versed with the specials and wine pairings that were chosen for them. She gave us our menus and gave us time to look them over. She came back when we put them down and first asked if we had any questions which I did which told me she was experienced. Once she answered my question I asked her opinion and she was honest with her opinion if she was ordering and why which made up my mind to order something like an ahi tuna but it wasn't exactly that I wish I could recall exactly what it was there is a picture posted of it on the photos it's a slim pink meat with a sauce over it and my bestie ordered the same then we ordered a pasta dish which we shared because we wanted a creme brûlée each! Great service, clean atmosphere and plates and glasses and silverware and dishes. Perfectly cooked food. Well versed wait staff with great customer service as well as the bartender who made excellent alcoholic beverages that she had created on her own which we asked her to make her best creation because every experienced great bartender has their own specialties or signature drinks that they don't share with others which makes people come back and they make up their own names for them but never share them with others which makes them memorable hence they are quite quick but are able to make tasty drinks because they practice on their off time and this makes a great bartender! Says the great bartender in high traffic fast paced club self taught. It's easy to make drinks quickly it's extremely difficult to make good tasting drinks quickly. Two totally separate things. But she was special because she could do both fluid like and It didn't go unnoticed. Great experience all around. I'm bringing my husband next week to check out how awesome the staff is because he will appreciate it as much if not more than me. Wish these people working here were around when our night club was open! Hands down I give this place a 10 out of 10 and my bestie agrees as she worked with us at the night club for all those years she was a the girl that sold the tickets because we trusted her God knows she couldn't make a drink to save her life no matter how much I tried to teach her but she would only last selling tickets until about 12:30 because she would get drunk and start letting people in for free lol but she earned at least an hour and a half a night clear hahaha! True story I bet some of reading this know the club by me saying that little bit about her getting drunk and letting people in for free because we noticed people would wait until 12:30 - 12:45 to come in so they could get in for free and once we realized that she was getting drunk we pulled her off and made a rule no drinks until 12:30 then they started coming in earlier because they didn't get any free bees anymore lol omg I miss the good ole days sometimes but I love the suburbs so much and pool parties I don't really miss the club life it's just a time to grow up in life at some point and the money is enough and it's time to have a family. Kids or clubs? Kids definitely! read more

Food: I really really liked the food I got. I am not a super big fan of french food so I got the bolognese and thought it was great. Very weighty sauce and pasta and I think it was one of the best I have had. My gf ahi tuna and said it was among the top three she had ever had. That being said the portions were really really small and it was pretty expensive. The food was decently filling but I have to say the portions were among the smallest I have seen. Setting: I really liked the vibe. I went with my mother who always wants to go to some place on the quieter side and this place was a nice balance between not having to talk loudly without feeling like your in a library or uncomfortable. The inside was very nice and the service and bar was great. Conclusion: Great vibe, good food, but just know that it is very small portions and decently expensive. read more

Unfortunately, our experience was short of satisfactory and a long way from amazing. While the ambience and service were great, the food, in my opinion, seemed to lack cohesion and the execution left so much to be desired. Our menu started with a classic caviar course, followed by duck liver pate with some saccharine jammy accoutrement, gnocchi and lobster fricassee, and white truffle cacio e pepe tagliatelle. The caviar was standard, the lobster was on the rubbery chewy side, the gnocchi was (while tender) rather charred; but the tagliatelle was delicious. Our entrees, NY strip steak, and duck breast, unfortunately, had waited under the heat lamp for a bit too long. The chewy steak was paired with grilled broccolini & king oyster, on a bed of farro with, oddly, chopped up broccolini stem, and garnished with shaved black radish that should not have been served. The duck breast, nicely cooked, heavily seasoned with Chinese five spice, was served with farro, sweet potatoes, and a hint of cooked kale. Our evening ended with complimentary thumb print cookies and buttons of meringue, sweet but unnecessary. Overall, we had a nice time, but the value was absolutely not there. With so much hype and excitement around this establishment, we walked away rather disappointed, and hesitant to revisit. read more

A wonderfully accommodating restaurant. We are regulars and Anna the hostess was incredibly helpful with our 2 year old and helped to make a lovely experience for us. We will co to ur to be loyal to the wonderful elegant establishment that is a cornerstone of the Back Bay neighborhood. read more

Quiet, cool, casual atmosphere. Food was amazing. Service was excellent. I had the steak au poive perfectly cooked. My wife had a corn agno pasta that was good enough that I would consider being a vegetarian if I could eat dishes like that every night read more

Wonderful experience. I took my boyfriend here before he started his first classes at grad school. The decoration of the place itself is beautiful. Clean whites and sharp contrasts. The booths we were seated in had higher backs to ensure privacy. I loved it. The waitstaff was friendly from beginning to end. Our waitress was very informative and helpful on our drinks selection. However, she became a bit less attentive from then on. We'd ordered pate to start. It was delicious! My boyfriend got steak and raved about it. He prefers his medium well, and though we've actually had places mess that up, deaxave did a wonderful job. I'd gotten the crusted fish and risotto. I wasn't a huge fan. The crust on my fish as well as the risotto was over seasoned but the fish itself was wonderful. As for dessert, the creme brûlée was beautifully prepared and just as delicious. read more

Pictures and more on -- ---- This weekend we headed out for Saturday night date night at the highest rated D restaurant in Boston on opentable: Deuxave. I had been to Deuxave once before, an early dinner with a friend about a year ago. Opening in the fall of 2010, Deuxave is the culinary creation of Chris Coombs of dbar in Dorchester (he was also featured on Food Network's Chopped, landed on Zagat's 30 under 30 list this year, and Deuxave has been featured in the top 50 Restaurants of Boston list). Deuxave is named after the fact that it is situated on the crossroads of 2 prominent Boston avenues: Massachusetts & Commonwealth. After reading the almost-only positive reviews and having a nice experience the last time I visited, I had high hopes for our date night meal. On the chilly night we arrived for our reservation and were shown to a booth right behind the maître d' stand, next to the bar, and near a dishwashing station. Having been here before, I knew of the nicely organized roomy dining room lined with bottles of wine...but we were placed in the loudest area of the restaurant. Every time a group was leaving and waiting for their coats, our table was knocked into, every time a load of dishes came out we smelled cleaning supplies, and every time a group entered or left I was forced to put my jacket on. With freezing ankles, I tried to grin and bear it, hoping my appetizer would warm me up and the night would get better. T started with the crispy duck confit with black mission figs, apple & pickled fennel salad and a spiced cranberry & cider gel. T is not a fan of fennel, and I was surprised to see him finish everything and compliment the entire dish. I started with the 9 hour french onion soup which was slowly carmalized and included a beef bone marrow crouton topped with comté cheese. A large portion of a classic french onion soup, drenched in umami flavors and topped with a stringy comté, this soup had been cooking for much longer than 9 hours. I found myself almost finishing it, until I realized it was quite salty. Although a nice warming hug for my chilly ankles, I let T finish it and saved room for my next course. Next T went for the tagliatelle "Bolognaise" with homemade pasta, veal, beef & pancetta topped with a creamy tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, and snips of basil. Even though I'm not a fan of veal, it looked too fresh to pass up. I snagged a noodle and can confirm this is a delicious dish all around. Perfectly balanced with a well-rounded flavor, the dish was neither too light nor too heavy. For my main meal I chose an appetizer and a side: Nantucket bay scallops & winter morels with meyer lemon melted leeks, celery root puree, and pickled cauliflower and a side of the "crispy wild mushrooms". The scallop dish was artfully presented and well-prepared. The scallops with the pickled cauliflower were a nice combination and the celery root puree was absolutely delicious, but the morels did not seem to add much to the dish. I love love love mushrooms, so I was excited to see the crispy wild mushrooms as a side, I had to get them. My only qualm with this side was the fact that they were not crispy, rather they tasted as though they had been sauteed but not quite crisped. They were served in a cute Staub cocotte. T had won this round of dish choices, my ankles were still cold, and we will too full for dessert. We ate our mini fudge brownie and lime meringue and headed back home, agreeing to come back, but not in any rush. read more

Deuxave located on the corner of Mass Ave and Comm Ave is a breath of fresh air to a very difficulty location. The space has had several failed restaurants in the past ten plus years. Restaurant is designed beautifully with a small bar/lounge area, full dining room and outside cafe. Casual but refined dining experience. Friendly staff, good food, nice wine list, full bar. Great for a date, business dining or special evening out. Valet parking available and on street parking if you can find a space. read more

This place is great. The service, appetizers, entrees and dessert at our table were all excellent. The only complaint my wife had was on the decaf coffee. The kitchen definitely has some very creative talent. The dishes came out as pieces of colorful artwork. The tastes were put together well. For me, the Chocolate Ganache with Strawberry dessert was an outstanding item. It had many flavors and textures that melted in your mouth. Valet parking went smoothly. We took a walk on the river before collecting our cars after dinner. I will return. read more

So far my favorite place in Boston. Had the fabulous beet salad and pork trio. Yummy! Wesley was very attentive sweet. Staff great. I'll be back. read more

Deuxave - Pork Trio - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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This review is past overdue, but I came here for Valentine's Day this year. They had a set price/menu for that day. Although we ended up having to wait a few minutes for our reservation we were able to get a seat and drinks at the bar while waiting which was nice. Overall ambience of the restaurant was great. It was romantic and a very chic place to eat. This still doesn't compare to the fine dining restaurants in LA, but for the price it's ok I suppose. This is only a $$$ restaurant, not $$$$. The service we received was very fast and the every dish that came out was delicious & good. I have no complaints on the taste. However, I do remember the steak being a little more mediocre. Then again it's not like I'm eating Kobe beef so can't expect too much. Regardless I would recommend coming here on a date night for some romancing. But avoid coming here on days like Valentine's Day when their menus are priced at like double the amount it typically is. It's not really worth it in my opinion. Anyway, happy eating!!! read more

Very, very good. Went with a large group, and our waitress was fantastic, the wine suggestions were great and the ambiance was nice as well. Had the carpaccio / steak tartare to start. Really liked it, but there was some ingredient (couldn't figure out what for the life of me) that was a little overwhelming, still good though. And the duck...I can't say enough about it. One of the best dishes I've had in boston. read more

Our evening here was just lovely. Considering you'll spend a pretty penny, for the most part expectations will be met. If only the desserts were in unison with the apps & entrees, 5 stars would've been in order. Maybe an off night? Substitute pastry chef? All artfully presented, but no wow moments. Peach melba, strawberries & cream, apricot Napoleon...yawn. But wait, let's talk apps: beef tartare...& seared fois gras...9 hr French onion soup...YUMMM! And entrees: Colorado lamb, halibut, duck breast..SUPER YUM! These were the stars of the night. The staff here is just perfect. Helpful & friendly, yet unobtrusive. Decor is restrained but classy. And valet makes it simple. Would easily return. read more

It's been like...over a year since I've written my last review? This one has been overdue... I like the contemporary American bar/lounge ambiance of this restaurant. It's very modern, very upbeat, refreshing, hip. Not a 'white table cloth' restaurant but it could easily turn into one if the owner wishes. I went here back in September or early October I believe for dinner with a date. The executive chef/owner Chris Coombs was nice enough to come to our table and talk to us (after I been raving about him to our server). I'm a big fan of the guy and praised him for an excellent meal and his run on the show "Chopped". He's a young chef with lots of talent and a real nice guy, not the 'd-bag' they portrayed on the cooking show. We started out with the Duet of Prime Beef Tartare & Wagyu Carpaccio. My date had never had (raw beef) tartare or carpaccio before but she knows I'm a true foodie and went out on a limb and trusted my judgement that she'd like it. And she loved it. The tartare had raw quail egg on top which made the presentation very nice and added a nice creamy richness to the beef. The dish also had pickled Chanterelle mushrooms (goes for like $20/lb at specialty grocery stores) which were damn good and the sour note compliments the beef really well. Entrees... I had a lamb entree which isn't on the menu anymore and she had I think the halibut entree. Her fish was so tasty and soft/moist and it was accompanied by some delicious sauces. My lamb was sliced thinly and slow roasted so it looked medium rare but was actually cooked through. I hate to be so vague but I can't remember the entrees too well because it was several months ago. But they were both really good. Dessert... HANDS DOWN ONE OF THE BEST DESSERTS I'VE EVER HAD. We shared the Tres Leches dessert (no longer on the menu, I think). It had tres leches cake with sweet cream and damn was it amazing. There were many textures on the plate to make it a very innovative and creative dish a la molecular gastronomy. They had buttermilk crisps on the plate, a cylinder of white chocolate filled with soft-sweet tres leches cake on the plate. They had a canelle of ice cream on the plate. The presentation was awesome and it tasted even better. What a way to end the meal with a bang! Oh yea, I had a glass of Cabernet and my date had a glass of Chardonnay with our meal. The service was prompt, not the most outgoing server nor friendly, not unfriendly either. He was always there though I guess, just not too talkative... The server was nice enough to go grab Chris from the kitchen and have him come talk to me. I didn't ask but I'm sure the server knew I was dying to meet the guy. I was cheesin' like little kid because I'm a big fan. It's always nice to meet the head honcho who cooks your amazing meal. This review can easily get five stars but I want to reserve that for some place that'll truly truly knock my socks off. Deuxave is a great restaurant. Great date spot. They have flowers and a candle on the table. Sorry to end this review so abrupt, but yea, that's it. read more

A very solid 4 stars for Deuxave. The duck confit appetizer was excellent - crispy, flavorful, well-executed. I also had the diver scallops with sweet corn ravioli. The scallops were cooked perfectly - tender, sweet, melted in my mouth. The ravioli was a bit of a novelty - they are creative and tasty, but I would have preferred something else to go with the scallops. (they were also slightly chewy- undercooked) I was one of a party of 6 - everyone liked their food and the plates were all adequately portioned. Our server was very attentive, and was helpful with answering all our questions about the menu. This is the type of place where I would order dessert, however, I was not impressed with the dessert choices. Not a single chocolate dessert? read more

Oh boy. I took my brother here for his birthday and after seeing a lot of rave reviews about deuxave, I wanted to try it. To be honest, while their service was lovely and attentive, it's their food that isn't on par. I got the gnocchi and while the gnocchi itself was cooked very well and the lobster was good, it was the sauce that threw the whole thing off. The sauce being a citrus, sweet, sour sauce didn't compliment anything on the plate. It actually lingered and created an off putting after taste that went away after a glass of water. We also had the foie gras and again, while the foie gras was delicious, the purée was bitter and it came with what I could only guess was an egg roll baklava. It was so sweet. So sweet, bitter and savory. How do those things go together? Well, they don't. The entrees (and service) is what made me give 3 stars instead of 1. I got the duck breast and it was delicious. The lentils were a nice texture with the duck and the French kisses (prunes filled with foie gras mousse) were phenomenal. We also had the chicken breast and that was very good. We got the blueberry mix with cheesecake. I forget the real name of it. I didn't really expect what came out. The cheesecake itself was delicious. The basil sorbet was great. It was the weird gelatinous cover over the cheesecake that I didn't like. For the amount of money I spent, I expected to be wowed. And this girl was not wowed. read more

Delocious! We went here back in December for a nice dinner out. It did not dissapoint! The Scottish swarm cocktail was amazing...and the lobster gnocchi appetizer was unbelievably complex and delicious. read more