This is the best value on fine dining in Boston. I can't get away from the Duck Confit--but everything I've tried is mouth watering, perfectly prepared with fresh ingredients, and imaginatively plated. Very nice atmosphere that is upscale yet comfortable with a friendly staff - no pretension here (so refreshing!). That said, your waiter can give you a detailed explanation of the wine list! read more

I have had the two best meals I've ever eaten in Boston at Deuxave. (Not to spill the beans - I'm happy not to fight for reservations...). I can't get over the carpaccio and tartare appetizer. It's a lot of protein (consider sharing if you're also going to have a meat entree), but it's too good to miss. The wine list is also spectacular - they have a very robust wine selection and truly know what they're talking about. As well, the service is quite good- the last time there a patron decided to be quite loud. The staff was able to expertly manage the experience, getting our group to a new table seamlessly and effectively managing the situation. I was very impressed. In all, a wonderful place for a fancy meal on the town. read more

Few dining experiences are so exquisite. Arrived a bit early and enjoyed an "Italian Ice" at the bar. This complex yet delicate cocktail was wonderful. The decor is chic and inviting. Great wine selection, and every course on the tasting menu was a "10". The noise level was subdued, with background music at just the right level. Our server paced the meal according to our dining style, and was very pleasant and knowledgeable. This is a very special place. read more

I had dinner there last night and every course was exceptional. I had the Duck Pate for an appetizer and the candied pear and cranberry chutney complimented it well. Moved on the entrée, Prime New York Sirloin Strip with fingerling potatoes also exceptional. Definitely recommending Deuxave to friends. The setting was clean and comforting, sat near the fireplace on a cold New England winter evening. read more

Absolutely delicious! My boyfriend and I came here for our anniversary dinner. I have walked by so many times dying to try it. We sat outside on the beautiful patio with views of the back bay brownstones. To start, I had a moderately-priced Pinot Noir which was so smooth. The fresh bread came with house-churned butter. We ordered the steak tartare/carpaccio and enjoyed it. But the star of the meal was the duck breast. The au jus brings out all the duck flavor and it was perfectly prepared. I order the Halibut complimented by summer vegetables. Everything was plated nicely as well. The creme brûlée was a delicious ending to a fabulous meal, with a unique accompaniment of speculoos-melon sorbet. Yum! read more

Good place for higher end food in Boston and for a special occasion. We came here for dinner before a formal event later in the evening, and so we wanted somewhere where we wouldn't be too uncomfortable in fancy clothes. Deuxave fit the bill, with most people being somewhat dressed up. The food was excellent, and the service was warm and attentive. We did have to wait a little while for drinks to reach our table, but that might have been my fault for ordering cocktails. I found the atmosphere to be somewhat typical of fine dining in Boston, a little on the cool and clinical side, but really the food is what you're here for, and it's excellent! read more

Tonight, my son and I had an amazing meal and dining experience at Deuxave. Each course (from the in-house made butter to dessert) was interesting and expertly prepared. Our server was knowledgeable about the menu and provided attentive but not intrusive service. The meal was served at a pace which allowed us to relax and savor each dish. The extensive wine list offers wines at different price points. #perfection read more

I went here for a late dinner with a friend the other night and it was good, not great. We sat at a table in the back, which was right on top of another table and it was uncomfortable to say the least. Dinner began well- our server was polite and knowledgeable- the wine came pretty quickly- then- drum roll....our dinner took 40 minutes- without anyone even noticing that we had been waiting for a while. My friend got the chicken- amazing! One of the better chicken dishes in the city- I had the bolognese- the pasta was overcooked. We'll come back by I'll sit at the bar next time. read more

All I can say is wow... Was looking for a good place to eat...Had noticed this restaurant from the outside for a few months looked really nice. Decided to go in one night for my girlfriend's birthday dinner. Great space inside...everyone was very friendly from the hostess, to the bartender, to the waiter. Then....the food ! I had the most amazing bolognaise I have ever tasted for my appetizer. So delicious !!...if i have to criticize anything...maybe the portion was a little small for the price...or maybe i am just a glutton and wanted more. I had the lamb entree. I've never been a fan of lamb (more of a steak and chicken guy ) but this meal was fantastic. My girlfriend loved the wine and had the duck...she was so impressed. We cant wait to go back. Kudos to the chef and the staff ! read more

I went there with my girlfriend and we felt like we were treated like lower class customers. We actuallly just went there to grab some desert and it felt that ,because of that, we weren't as important to the Deuxave's staff. We were multiple times ignored by the waitors and my girlfriend was treated to rudly when she asked for directions to the bathroom. As for the food, the desert was tasty but way too little a plate for the price. read more

This is a beautiful space with beautiful food. The service is outstanding, with attentive, knowledgable waitstaff. The food is delicious and the drinks compliment the meal perfectly. I am a vegetarian and there were options that were creative and well executed. Wonderful! read more

Extremely friendly service and manager, delicious food and beautifully presented, and nice atmosphere. Everyone eating there was elegant, music was soft and not too loud, and the vibe perfect. I ordered the Gnocchis with lobster, duck confit, NY steak, and for dessert the sorbets. Definitely recommend it. read more

Went here for a special occasion. Having heard all the hype we were afraid of being underwhelmed. Luckily the place did not disappoint. Service was great and food was definitely worth returning for. read more

I went to Deuxave for an anniversary dinner with my boyfriend. I told the hostess (when I called) that it was a special occasion and that I was vegan, but my boyfriend isn't. They sat us in a romantic, quiet corner and it made us feel like we had a section of the restaurant all to ourselves. Without me saying anything, my waitress instantly asked what I liked/didn't like, because the chef was looking forward to preparing an off-the-menu vegan meal for me on the spot (keep in mind we made the reservation the night of, and the chef still accommodated me!). The restaurant staff were incredible friendly and respectful. I think my boyfriend got the duck and he loved it, but I barely remember because my vegan dish was so incredible!! It was better than some vegan dishes I've had at vegan restaurants! I was blown away by how seriously the chef took my meal (instead of just throwing together some vegetables and oil). I felt so spoiled that night - and they even wrote "happy anniversary" in chocolate on my plate of sorbet! A wonderful experience - all of it. I would highly recommend this restaurant for a celebration or just an excellent meal. Thank you, Deuxave!!! read more

I am literally sitting in the restaurant as I write this. I have never written a review before but I am this compelled to write one now. I am here for my honeymoon and this place is truly outstanding. Some of the best food I've ever had. We had a bottle of wine, entrees and dessert and it was one of the best dining experiences I've had. Would highly recommend to anyone. read more

If you are looking forward to a mediocre meal, full of awful service and combative management, you've found your overpriced oasis. Read ahead for our experience. My girlfriend and I arrived at Deuxave for dinner on Valentines Day, as I'm sure you know Vday in 2015 was a wonderful winter wonderland, which also meant that getting to Deuxave was an experience in itself. In order to be courteous guests, we made sure that we arrived early, checked in and got out of everyone's way while we quietly waited for our table over drinks. The host who checked our reservation was the snootiest and most fake person in a bow tie I've ever encountered; he was rude and disrespectful from the get-go and we began the night with a bad taste in our mouths. My girlfriend and I waited patiently for our table, it was only after no one had checked in with us 15 minutes after our reservation that I went to the host's table to encounter my latest bout of rudeness. "Ohhhh sorry, yea, we're running a little behind schedule, since its Valentines Day people are lingering a little longer than we want them to, we're trying to kick them out now." It's another 20 minutes before we finally get seated, and as my girlfriend and I sat down we were greeted by another rude surprise. We opened the menu and realized that the menu wasn't the Deuxave menu we had been looking forward to for over a month, they had a special Pre Fixe menu, just for Valentines Day. An outrageous $150 per person, apparently Deuxave feels that the same food they would have served on any other night and charged less than $100 for (I did the math), we should feel privileged to be gouged for on Valentine's Day. I wasn't informed of the new menu either when I made my reservation on Open Table nor when they called me on Thursday to make sure I was coming for my reservation. Our server called over a manager and a short 10 minutes later I had a rude and egotistical asshole shitting all over me and my girlfriend. He barked at me that it was impossible that I couldn't haven't known about the new menu, "It was in a big red box on Open Table when you have to type in your credit card to hold your reservation, I know that some people chose not to read it, but it was there." I had looked carefully when I made my reservation as I don't enter my credit card information into websites lightly, there was no indication of a pre fixe menu. "You were told that there was a pre fixe menu when we called you to confirm the reservation." I told him that I remembered my conversation with the young lady who called and there was no mention of a new menu. "That's impossible, the girl who called you has been with me for years and years, she would never make that mistake." I'm sure that he's right, people who've worked for a company for four years (since they opened) never make mistakes. He then went in another direction, "We are one of the top 5 restaurants in Boston you should have checked our website the menu is clearly listed on there." My girlfriend and I even checked the website earlier this week to browse the menu. We remember talking about how unprofessional it was that their menu was in a editable word document, and not a PDF, but we didn't see any Valentine's Day menu. I even told the manager that we had checked the menu online and that we were surprised to see it in a word document to which he told me that THAT was impossible and that his IT person would never make that mistake. (See Deuxave's menu page for the truth). "The Valentine's Day menu isn't listed in our menu page its listed on our events page." When I got home I checked, and he was right, his menu was listed on his events page and not his menu page, which is in stark contrast to most other restaurants I looked at last night for comparison sake. At this point I knew that at 8:30 on Valentine's Day I was never going to be able to find anywhere special to go and we were hungry. On top of all that, the food that we ate was sub par, if you're going to charge $150 for a meal, the rock shrimp's flavor shouldn't be overpowered by the seasoning, and the rib eye shouldn't be tougher than a flank steak. The only redeeming quality of the four course meal was the dessert. I will never, ever return to this restaurant, and neither will anyone I can inform otherwise. read more

Simply Stunning! One of the most anticipated dinners of the year, and it blew all our expectations. Brought a dear family friend & mentor to the bar! The delightful GM, Johnna, make the evening magical. The wagyu carpaccio was delicate and perfect. The lobster ravioli made me want to stay forever, but the baked Alaska, made my heart so happy I wanted to move in forever. For now, I will settle on returning as often as possible. Thank you for a beautifully, lovely evening, Johnna & Deuxave. Cheers read more

I cannot give this place a solid rating because of the subpar service. I ordered a beer during dinner. While I was eating, a server mistakenly poured water into my halfway finished beer glass. It was an honest mistake and not a big deal in my opinion. How it was handled was the problem. Our waitress took the beer away to replace it. She brought me back a beer that was HALF full. There were four of us at the table and we couldn't believe it. This was a draft beer and they couldn't bring me a full glass after ruining my first one? I can only imagine the waitress telling the bartender to only fill up the beer glass halfway because I had already drank the other half. What a tacky and classless move. A top quality restaurant would never do this. You cannot serve $30+ entrees and then try to cheap out on a customer's drink after you messed it up. Why am I paying $75-100 per person for a meal to be treated like this? I was actually embarrassed for the waitress and the bartender for bringing me half a beer when they are clearly trying to portray this venue as a classy and expensive restaurant. I would be very embarrassed by this behavior if I was the owner and chef of this place. Even a cheap restaurant would likely have the class and sense to bring you a full beer after ruining one that you were still drinking. I doubt the restaurant even saved any money by only halfway filling my glass of draft beer. They did lose a customer and are getting a well-deserved negative review. read more

I have never written a review for any experience online or otherwise. However, the experience my family and I had was inexplicably the worst we have encountered at a restaurant anywhere in America or world; thus I felt compelled to share. (I'll attempt to explain.) We had a reservation at 8:15pm (for weeks in anticipation of celebrating our daughter's college freshman year at school in Boston) for which we had to wait almost a half an hour with promises of our table being ready multiple times during that wait. We were finally (at 8:40pm) seated (at a 4-top) and began to review the menu when someone (not sure who) approached my husband and loudly "told" us we would need to move because a "regular" has a phobia sitting in the alcove section of the restaurant and they need to give him our table. note: there were two other 4-tops available. The manner in which we were 'told' to move brought our daughter to tears and brought about Comments from guests sitting next to us saying how unbelievable this was. Very reluctantly, we moved to the alcove but got stares from other guests and felt so uncomfortable. We asked our daughter if she wanted to stay; trying to hold back tears, she begged to leave, and so we did. At this point it is 9pm on a Saturday, if you know Boston (or any major city) it's tough to find a good restaurant where you don't have to wait an hour or two! This added to the stress if the experience. The disappointment and sadness we all felt was pretty overwhelming up to that point. It was supposed to be a good experience! I will say we ended up in the North End at a wonderful restaurant where the service was top notch and memorable. I share this story because one should expect top treatment and service from a 4-Star restaurant and you can bet you won't get it here. Unless you are a "regular" at this restaurant, expect to be treated differently. read more

Went here for Valentine's day and it was unbelievably good. I started with the Foie Gras which melted in my mouth. Next was the Rabbit (hysterically named Honey Bunny). I had never tried rabbit before but it was absolutely delicious. The next course was the duck. At this point I was so stuffed I couldn't move but everything was so good I had to keep going and the duck was no exception. Everything was cooked to perfection and I was experiencing tastes I had never come across before. With all that said, they might have saved the best for last with the desert. The passion fruit tart was similar to a cheesecake. With my sweet tooth, this was the ultimate ending to a perfect meal. By the way, the service was fast and friendly. No complaints there whatsoever. The only bad part was the price. After a few drinks the bill was almost $400. But you most definitely get what you pay for here. It was worth every penny. read more

Food is good, service is good. Atmosphere is lame and prices are way too high for small portions. Be ready to spend $100 per head and leave hungry. No real man will like this place. read more

I stopped in just for a "Duet of Prime Beef Tartare & Wagyu Carpaccio" appetizer and glass of wine. Unfortunately, I needed a gluten-free option. They were very accommodating. The beef tartare was exceptional and the service was perfect was so attentive to my needs. Thank you so much. read more

Deuxave has become one of my favorites in the Back Bay. It combines European sophistication with a cozy neighborhood ambience. Food, service and drink selections are always outstanding, and there's nowhere better to observe the local street scene when outdoor dining is available. Try the duck breast, perhaps the best in the city. A bit pricey but definitely worth it. read more

4.5 stars. What a great experience! I'd read about this place on a few online publications and considering it's in my neighborhood, I had to go as soon as I could to try it out. Fortunately, an opportunity presented itself and I decided to make the most of it. My friend's b'day was last week and she wanted a classy girls night out for dinner and drinks. I wanted to surprise her with a new place that none of her friends, her, (or even I for that matter), would have an idea about. I read some reviews on yelp, made sure I was getting into somewhat safe territory, and called them for reservations. Always a good sign when all the main slots for a Friday night dinner are full and they can't accomodate you until 9. However they were very nice and gave us an 8 45 spot for 6 people. Perfect! The location honestly couldn't be more beautiful. Commonwealth Ave is one of my favorite avenues in Boston with it's gorgeous brownstones and trees that line the avenue. It's a huge restaurant, but somehow being in the middle of the back bay neighborhood, it retains a friendly charm. We walked in and were immediately greeted with smiling faces. The decor is stunning and very upscale. I loved the bar by the door - just enough space to have a drink or two with a close friend. While they set up our table, the hostess graciously took a picture for all of us. I also told her it was my roommate's b'day and if they could take care of us - now when I usually say that at a restaurant (especially one that has recently opened) I expect a dessert with a candle and I'm a very happy camper with that. However, once we're seated at our amazing table (next to these mirrored walls off into a corner with the view of the entire restaurant!) our waitress brings us a bottle of rose on the house for my friend's b'day. I was ecstatic! They saw a bunch of dressed up girls with a reason to celebrate and they have a fan of their service for doing this small yet important gesture! The waitress was extremely patient with us the rest of the night for all our food order. The menu looks incredible and every dish's description made it sound appetizing. I ended up getting the chicken. Honestly, you don't expect much from a chicken dish - but I finished the entire plate. The polenta served with it was incredible, the chicken was tender, and the corn even better. My friend's ordered scallops (which were huge!) and they were cooked to perfection. Another ordered the bolognaise which she thoroughly enjoyed and the other two ordered the celebration of summer which was a hit with one and a miss with the other. Can't please them all! Lastly, they also brought over an assortment of desserts, once again, on the house with happy b'day to my friend written on the plate. it truly was an amazing dinner lifted a few notches higher because of the service we received. I rarely find myself staying in a restaurant for a long time but we stayed for nearly 2 hours and not once did we feel rushed. It was a wonderful experience. One of the best I've had in Boston and I certainly plan on coming back here again and again. It's a shame this place didn't open earlier in the summer since they have beautiful porch as well - hopefully one of these last summer days! read more

Hands down the best dining experience ever. The most pleasant staff from the valet, bar tender, host, everyone was great. Highly recommend the 5 course chefs menu. read more

We went on a weeknight to celebrate my partner's birthday. We have had lots of "fine dining" experience, and as our most favorite restaurant (Clio) had closed, we looked for an alternative. I've read the reviews below, particularly about the poor service which was in contrast to our experience. The hostess greeted us warmly and the wait staff was very attentive to us, perhaps because it was a weeknight and the dining room was only half full. Our waitress was lovely and very knowledgeable about the food. My partner was very impressed with the (VERY PRICEY) wine list, and he is a wine connoisseur. And there the compliments end. Sadly, we were extremely disappointed in the food. The beef carpaccio appetizer was so drowning in it's overseasoned reduction that my partner couldn't even taste the beef. The "Night Moves" app of lobster in a citrus reduction with gnocchi - well, lobster is always good no matter what it's in, but the rest of the app was bland and the gnocchi pasty and unflavored. It went downhill from there. The Bolognese main course was a child's size portion of a pale, soupy red sauce on some noodles that my partner ate in about 4 forkfuls. My venison - which I had been looking forward to for days - was the worst. I've had venison many times, but what was served to me was chewy chunks of meat encrusted with an overseasoned coating along with a hunk of sausage - the presentation was so poor it looked like the deer had pooped on plate. After two bites, I was done. To the restaurant's credit, when one waitstaff person came over to ask how things were, I politely mentioned that I didn't care for how the venison had been prepared. I didn't send it back, and I didn't complain, I just said it really wasn't to my liking. Without my asking, they removed it from our check. The four tiny little "gratis" desserts presented on a plate at the end were completely unremarkable. Sorry to give a negative review but for the prices charged, we really expected something exceptional. Unlike other restaurants, where I've obsessed about the wonderful dishes I had there (Licorice Duck at Clio, Pan Seared Trout with Tarragon on a Bed of Risotto at The Duck in Sturbridge) there was absolutely nothing memorable about the food at Deuxave. Sadly, we will not be back. read more

Had dinner last night and could not be more disappointed. The seating is peculiar.We asked to be moved from weird hall-like area to main dining room where we were seated to the side at a table equipped with very large chairs that precluded pulling up to an awkwardly high table. It took a long time before anyone approached our table. We waited a half hour before being able to order a drink and another then waited almost as long to receive them. My husband's "crispy" skinned chicken was in no way crispy. My venison was accompanied by a weirdly textured potato mush that resembled wet rice. Waiter repeatedly asked how things were to the point of distraction. First time he asked, we hadn't even had time to taste the food. Way too expensive for all these many issues. read more

the food was just OK. For the price we were expecting something special. We thought the appetizers were very good, but the main course was average at best. The service was excellent!! read more

Went here to celebrate our 1st year wedding anniversary. This was probably our 5th or so time here. I was much more positive about this place initially, we even got engaged here. But now I feel much more mixed so here it goes. The good: the ambiance is so wonderful, this is a gorgeous place! Also phenomenal is the lobster dish - you can't get it anywhere else, you can get it as an appetizer or dinner portion and its to die for! The service is generally quite excellent although this last time they were busy and the waiting for various things took too long. The foie gras here is good as well but very small as a dish. I also had the duck pate and liked it. The brioche bread was very good. My friend had the cheese plate, that was good and her husband had the duck which he loved. The not so good: French onion soup which costs a whopping 15 dollars is not good whatsoever. I saw another reviewer said the same thing - so too much wine in it! Also my friend had the scallops. Three lousy scallops for that much money and nothing spectacular is a rip off. Same goes for the beet salad: I dont even know if the total amount of beets on there amounts to a whole small beet frankly. The portions overall are pretty small so this becomes a really pricey place quick. The petty: we told the waiter we were celebrating. She said congratulations without much affect.The 4 of us picked up an over $350 bill plus tip. Would it have been so hard to give us a small free dessert or something? As a gesture? On the dessert we ordered and paid for they wrote happy anniversary. Perhaps some would disagree with me but this small detail really bothered me. An ungenerous attitude toward guests at a place this expensive is petty and honestly, I am not sure we will go back. I just don't know if the small portions are worth the price. read more

Best fries ever (duck fat) and attentive service ** but ** veal 3 ways on a purée of peas was simply wrong. Halibut arrived on the same purée of peas. That's not nouvelle; it's yuck. Veal, with little flavor of its own, begs for a savory reduction sauce. Halibut certainly does not cry for mashed peas like gerber. Was it pea night? Way too expensive to use me as culinary guinea pig; won't be back. I love great food. This could have been so much better. read more

Dinner for 4 was an exquisite experience as we celebrated the marriage of our son. The food was excellent and we enjoyed duck, homemade pasta, and lobster gnocchi. The service was wonderful and our waiter guided our selections and timed the meal perfectly. We had a wonderful evening. read more

We made a reservation for Vday, thinking that the regular menu would be available. When we sat down however, there was no option for the regular menu, only the $150 per person pre-fixe menu. When we spoke to the manager about this, he told us that the pre-fixe Vday menu was "clearly" posted on Open Table, and that "if customers chose not to look at it, it's not his nor the restaurant's fault". He then said the hostess should have told us about the pre-fixe menu when she called to confirm the reservation (she did not) because she has been working there "for years," (they've only been open for 3 years) freeing himself, the restaurant, and the hostess from all blame. After all, the manager is always right, isn't that what they say?? He asks what he can do for us (he cannot give us the regular menu or regular prices) and we say "whatever you think is fair". To which he gave us two free drinks, valued at $22). We ended up paying almost $400 for the meal. Never in my life have I ever paid that much money for 2 people at a NON MICHELIN STAR RESTAURANT. Oh, and additionally when I asked him why the "special" menu isn't posed under the menus section, he responded that "it was under the News and Events tab". Totally where I would go to look at a menu. Fast forward to the meal - the one star is only for the yellowtail crudo, which you will probably never get to experience unless you go on Vday. The prime beef was abhorrently muddled in sweet sauces and too tough to chew (ordered Med Rare) resembling an airplane steak at best. Scallops and Rock Shrimp were nothing special. Chocolate Lovers Affair tasted like cardboard. Just because a place serves tiny portions on big plates and dresses it up does not mean the food is good. Basically, if you're looking for a sub par meal where the management has serious attitude problem and you get to sit next to strangers listening to their every word in a conversation on Vday (super romantic) then this is your spot! read more

First off I want to say that I our waiter Shane was very charming and attentive. He was very knowledgeable about the menu. He answered all the questions that we had. Now, the atmosphere here is very intimate and classy. I love the decor here as well. The reason why I am giving this place only a four star is because the quality of the food. For the price I'm paying I would expect better quality. The selection for vegetarian dishes are very slim. The striped bass that we ordered was not fresh and tastes like it came from a frozen box. It was also over cooked which is very unappetizing when striped bass is over cooked. I would definitely recommend the duck. Hands down the best duck in town. The chef who had cooked it, cooked it perfectly and seasoning wise was perfect as well. I also think that the bulgur salad complemented the duck very well. As for the sides and appetizer they were mediocre. Overall my experience here was good but I think it's quite expensive for the quality of food I'm paying for. read more

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My husband and I were in Boston for a couple of business meetings and love to eat at places that have really interesting menus so Deuxave seemed perfect. We decided on the tasting, which was, in fact, very delicious, but we were terribly disappointed in the fact that they were out of the caviar, I guess they only have three tins per night. We absolutely loved the feel of the place until the end of the night when we were very rudely chastised by the bartender for a simple misunderstanding and then when we tried to explain to the manager/"owner" what happened, he then yelled and screamed at us to f*** off while we left the restaurant. I have never been treated like that in all my life! I would tell everyone to beware of that restaurant and it's "manager"! read more

Came here with my gf for celebratory dinner - amazing service where they take your coat, and are super welcoming / patient / knowledgeable / attentive. Would definitely keep this place in mind for future special occasions when in Boston. read more

We went back to Deuxave for my birthday in July, and had another terrific meal. The foie gras is so good I can't describe it, and the steak is the best I've had in any restaurant. The staff is so skilled the diner is unaware of their presence; food and utensils appear as if by magic. The people at the table next to us started getting loud as they drank, and the staff simply moved us to another table without any ado. Very professional. The prices are high, but not as high as other restaurants in Back Bay. We will return! read more

Deuxave is a beautiful restaurant with excellent and attentive service. We really wanted to like this place but the food let us down. The best part of the meal was the black pepper brioche rolls. They were astounding. We started with the pate It was ok, but reminded us of hickory farm cheese spread. Not sure how they did that. My lovely bride had the nine hour French onion soup. The soup was good but not great. The cheese was bland and kind of tasteless. I had the pork chop which was just ok, but came with ranch dressing which was good but odd. It really didn't go with the pork. It was described as pork chips with apples but the only apple flavors came from the few apple peelings scattered around the plate. It was a lovely restaurant and great service but the food wasn't spectacular. Maybe it was an off night, but not sure we'd return to find out. read more

Deuxave is one of my favorite restaurants in Boston (definitely in the top 3). And it's because they consistently offer great service and amazing food. I've been there three times and each time has been a wonderful experience. Most recently I ordered the 9 Hour French Onion Soup and a main course of Chicken, Broccoli and Tortellini. Both were delicious especially the main dish where the flavors of the Tortellini stuffed with sausage and the Apple Rosemary Pesto were outstanding. In the past I've had a brilliant appetizer of assorted mushrooms - memorable! And (also in a past meal) the New York Strip was excellent, cooked perfectly to my taste. The wines have been consistently wonderful as well. The cocktails are sublime. The one nitpick I would have is that the restaurant doesn't alter it's menu all that much. I'll definitely be back and I'll look forward to hopefully trying some new dishes. read more

Luxurious restaurant that can't afford to buy their valet team a little table and patio heaters? Car keys are in a cabinet on the sidewalk (on the street floor) and team members are freezing. read more

Ok. Wow. I went to Deuxave for my birthday recently. It was a monday night, and my boyfriend and I had gone out for cocktails and deluxe bar snacks earlier in the evening, so we set our reservation for 8:30. Of course the light snacks at TT bar were too delicious to pass up so we ate waaaaaaayyyyy too much and were planning to maybe just do entrees at Deuxave to keep our stomachs from exploding. I never want to be that girl who has to unbutton her skinny jeans at a restaurant because she let her gluttony get out of control. Long story short: I ended up being that girl. It was just too good. I'm lucky enough to have known the GM from a previous job, so of course when he heard it was my birthday, the "entrees only" idea was tossed out the window. We started with two glasses of pinot from the nicely varied list of wines by the glass. Both types were delicious, each from a different end of the pinot scale-- one sweet and slightly acidic, the other deep and earthy, smooth. We ended up ordering one starter that looked too good to resist-- a duo of beef tartare with wagyu carpaccio. They sent this out pretty quickly, along with the duck confit starter, which I didn't initially have any interest in. Boy was I mistaken. I'm not even a big fan of duck, but I will come back just for that confit. The meat was cooked perfectly, and the Bing Cherry Sauce was just tart enough, not too sweet, rich but not heavy. The beef tartare and carpaccio was beautiful,too-- light, refreshing, acidic-- melted in my mouth. I was already getting full but I picked the duck bone clean! So delicious. Entrees came out quickly after apps were cleared, and Jason, the manager, offered to pick out two glasses of wine to compliment our dishes. He's a fantastic sommelier, and he knows what to pair with every aspect of the meal--definitely ask for his advice! I was craving pasta, so I got the housemade tagliatelle with bolognaise sauce. Oof. It was really satisfying. The pasta was nice and hearty, done al dente, and the sauce was so.. I guess 'crisp' is the word? I don't know, it's been forever since I've had pasta bolognaise that wasn't greasy, heavy and basically made out of heartburn. At Deuxave, though, it tasted really fresh, like they just killed the cow in the backyard next to the vegetable garden where they grew the tomatoes and carrots and all. Not a very big portion, but it was rich so it didn't need to be. My date had the Persian Spiced duck breast. I was too full to try much of it, but the wild mushrooms were fantastic, the peach paired with duck was surprisingly well matched, and most importantly, it didn't remind me of the duck confit starter at all. If I were a huge duck fan, I could get the confit starter and duck breast as an entree, clean both plates, and not be bored of duck by the end of it. I found that impressive. By dessert, it was time to loosen my belt. I got the chocolate napoleon. It was seriously decadent. The chocolate ganache layers were like flourless chocolate torte, set between multiple flaky and crispy layers of... something delicious that was sweet and little savory. It came with a little scoop of chocolate ice cream-- awesome. I tried to finish it but failed. My date had the real standout dessert-- a warm Apple Cider soup! In the center of the plate was a peeled and cored whole apple, that I assume must have been baked and seasoned. At the table a server poured warm apple cider into the bowl from a teapot-- very classy show. It came with some caramel sauce and three little apple cider doughnut holes. It was to die for. I can't stop talking about this dessert, that's how good it was. Get it while the apples are still in season! Ok I know I'm rambling, but I just have to squeeze in a bit about the ambiance. The restaurant is gorgeous. Wine bottles line the higher portion of the walls, neatly displayed. There's a fire place in the center of the room, candles along the windows, great view of mass ave. The tables are really large, which is nice--plenty of room to spread out. The room can cater to a romantic date, a business meeting, casual chit chat, anything. The service was great- swift, clean, not stuffy but not too casual. Very friendly. Bottom line-- it was everything I wanted for my birthday, and I can't wait to go back. read more