I recently went to la Voile with some friends to celebrate a birthday. I hadn't been there for a while, and had forgotten what a really wonderful restaurant it is. First of all, the atmosphere is simultaneously relaxed and elegant, not something easy to bring off. Then there was the politeness of the management, which permitted them to tell me, someone who does not drink alcohol, that, yes, I may bring my own bottle of non-alcohol wine to dinner. Not only did they allow it, a request that in some restaurants elicits outright hostility, they greeted the request with utter graciousness and said nothing more about it. Everything I have ever eaten at la Voile has been excellent, some things even memorable. On this occasion, all I had was a smoked salmon plate with a thin lemon mayonnaise and pomegranate seeds, and a quiche. The quiche changes from day to day at the whim of the chef, and on this day it was ham and a very mild cheese. The outstanding dish one of my companions had was duck breast, served rare, with orange sauce and mixed vegetables. I must compliment the wait staff for perfecting the skill of being utterly unobtrusive. Cutlery and dishes appear as if by magic, in the same way wine glasses that were empty are suddenly full. I can think of no better place to have a fine meal in Boston. read more

I came here with some friends for Dine Out Boston (aka Boston Restaurant Week) for lunch and am so glad I did. I had to make a last minute change to my reservation and the person I spoke to was very nice and accommodating. I was concerned about space since I read some reviews saying it was cramped, but I thought there was plenty of space inside where we were seated. The only issue was that we were right in front of the AC and my friend was cold for most of the meal since air was blowing right on her. For my appetizer, I got the salad which included olives, feta cheese, tomatoes, and raw salmon. It was delicious. My friend got La terrine and the liver mousse was so good. It was a pretty big portion, too - I was already getting sort of full just after the appetizer! My main course was the trout with rice, which was good. The filet was pretty big, which is great, but it didn't really come with any vegetables so it was just fish and rice (and lemon and one single cooked cherry tomato on top). My friend got the risotto which was also delicious but rather salty. For dessert, I got crème brûlée while my friend got the floating island. Both were good, but I personally preferred the crème brûlée. Overall, I was really happy with the meal. Everything tasted great, and I felt it was totally worth it for the price ($32). read more

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I love this place, but it's the second time that the fish was dry. Tonight it was the turbot.

This restaurant is fantastic. Lovely ambiance, delicious authentic French food food with generous portions, excellent service. Very highly recommend! read more

It's like stepping in to a cafe in Paris. Staff 100%, wine list is awesome, food delicious. A go to for us when we're in Boston.

This is another decent French restaurant in Boston area. It is much like its sister restaurant in Brookline, which offers excellent French cuisine. Given the parking condition around Newbury street, I probably would go to Brookline more often. We came for lunch and ordered French onion soup (good), les pates (excellent), la sole meuniere (excellent), la truite (good), and l'ile flottante (good but too sweet for my taste). It was quite crowded even after 2 o'clock. read more

I did a Google search for Best Escargot and La Voile came up as the first hit. Having previously gone out for escargot and was disappointed, I was looking for something that would excite me. I was in the neighborhood on Newbury street and decided to take the plunge. You walk downstairs from the sidewalk and walk into a quaint little bar. From there, it's all different. A french waiter (Alexandre) approached us and seated us at a nice little table, elegantly socially distanced from the next tables by a plexiglass barrier. So, the escargot came out, it was steaming hot in a cast iron plate with a garlic and parsley butter sauce. Well, all I can say is I still remember how good it tasted a week later. Definitely the best escargot I have ever tasted. (And that was only the appetizer). Next came the entree. I had the pan seared beef tenderloin. I won't even attempt the french name for it. Again, a mouth watering delight. The tenderloin was cooked perfectly and almost able to cut it with a spoon. The accompanying sauces and sides were a perfect compliment to an amazing dinner. Finally, the dessert. I tried the Creme Brulee. It was delicious. You know it's good when you get that "OMG this is so bad for you" feeling. When it was time for the bill I expected the worst but it was very reasonable and after such a delightful, surprising, exciting dinner, I would gladly pay it again. I must shout out to Alexandre for the excellent service and his great personality which added to our experience. Thanks everyone at La Voile for making a great dinner for us. read more

La Voile - The Best Escargot Ever! - French Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Salt. Get acquainted with it. The cucumber gazpacho literally had no salt. The escargots were severely under seasoned, as was the duck. I'll just chalk it up to a bad night. read more

Best restaurant on newbury street in my opinion! We had a party of 9 people and we all loved it :)

Absolutely the best French cuisine I have ever tried. I did not eat this well, even when I was in Paris fabulous service, great ambience and don't get me started with a taste of the food and dessert. Highly recommend this place. read more

I've spent a lot of time in France and certainly have a soft spot for it. So when it was my birthday, I knew I would have to try out this French restaurant in celebration. From the moment the French accents wafted to me from the servers and staff, I knew I was about to have an authentic experience. And my my! It did not disappoint. All staff were kind, jovial, and helpful. My dad especially loved their wine selection and Alex, the lovely sommelier was a treat to us--making us laugh while also providing great recommendations. Every food item we ordered was divine as well. My salmon was to die for. Perfectly cooked. My mom ordered the duck confit and couldn't stop raving about the potato side that came with it. My dad got the rack of lamb and adored it. We shared the beet salad and french onion soup which we also enjoyed. All in all, the perfect spot to treat yourself to a truly special meal and experience. Before we left, I already couldn't wait to return. read more

Great Food and vibes in an unassuming spot on Newberry St. Nothing bougie. multiple seating areas and lots of hpapy groups. I bellied up to the bar for some eats, foie grais and a salad nicoise. they were fantastic. I didn't catch the bartneder's name, but he was spot on. He even deboned a Dover Sole like a Pro for a high top table. I will definetley return on my visits to Boston. Thanks a million! read more

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3.8/5 french restaurant. It was a good surprise of a restaurant as I did not expect to dine here a few nights ago. Great service from the manager to the waiter and from start to finish. Chairs were a bit high and tables low which was a bit off but ok nonetheless. 1. Mussels - 3/5. Small sized mussels with red pepper and saffron sauce which was average and different tasting. 2. Escargot - 3.9/5 - Very good. It was buttery and herby and very hot. Needs to come with more bread but the toast it came with was delicious. This was close to the best escargot I've had in NYC but definitely not the worst I've had. 3. Duck - 3.8/5. Good with the orange glaze sauce but a bit bland by itself, came medium as I ordered. It was warm and not as hot as I expected. Portion was on the smaller side but good quality. Overall, this is a good spot for a date and their pricing is average for quality food ($20-30 for main dishes). I'll come back to try other things on their menu in the future. read more

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Nice little spot in the heart of Black Bay. They have a small patio and we were lucky having a nice day in fall sitting outside for lunch with some sunshine. Service is very friendly and very french. Probably they should pull out some tables on the patio - you really have not a lot of room to move your chair. But the great day, good food and friendly service making up for it. They have a small but very good selection of wine by the glas. I had the 'Moules Frites' (mussels) just making my day. My wife had the Risotto which they made with some saffron. Good thing with the 'French' they know how to make good coffee - coffee good all is good. Great little spot would always go back again. read more

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my sweetie and I celebrated the anniversary of our first date at our favorite French restaurant in Boston. My entree was the Duck Breast, Orange Sauce, Fingerling Potatoes and Sauteed Spinach with a glass of Sauvignon Blanc Reserve Dumond Sancerre wine. We had a wonderful time and even recreated our first date LOL and of course service was always amazing because of David who ensures we have a good time every time. read more

My husband and I are visiting Boston and La Voile was on a list of restaurants given to us. Absolutely five stars! From the minute we walked in we were attended to immediately! Our server Deno, (sp?) was superb! The service, the recommendations were perfect. We started with the muscles, split a beet and goat cheese salad, my husband had the whole Dover Sole and I had the Duck confit. Absolutely excellent!! read more

Classic French. Good, a bit overpriced. But you can't go wrong with traditional French favorites

Mussels made my boyfriend very sick, and the waiter announced the kitchen was closing even though we'd been seated for ten minutes. I don't think it makes sense to take a reservation at 830 if your kitchen closes at 9, and to then make it your customers problem is just rude. Won't be going back. read more

Such a lovely restaurant. Cheese platter was delicate. Wine was delightful- anytime we can find a RED Sancerre we are happy! Such a pretty spot to have lunch on a beautiful day! read more

I thought the overall experience here was good. Probably went in with high expectations hence the 3. I ordered the duck as my main and although it was tasty it was a bit light and small. Nothing jumped out in terms of flavors. The starters - had the meat and cheese charcuteries and they were really good. Enjoyed them. Took a while to get the ball rolling with our waiter taking our order but once we did the service was good overall. The desserts - had some Creme brûlée and a few other items and again nothing stood out. This was a good meal but I wouldn't jump at recommending it or going again. Others ordered the filet and ribeye and were largely undercooked with no real char and grill on them so the chew skills were in active mode. read more

La Voile - Duck. Good plate but slightly on the Dainty side. - French Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Modest French cuisine, does standard fare well. Entrécote (ribeye), filet, dover sole, sea bass, risotto, tomato salad, cheese plate, duck confit, all well done. Nice wine list with chenin blanc, Sancerre, Malbec. Efficient and friendly service. This is our go to spot. read more

La Voile - Sea bass flaky and well done - French Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

We loved everything about the place. It was as if we were in France dining at a cute little bistro. The food was superb. I highly recommend the fois gras sampler. The portions are large and delicious. The service was on point. read more

I really love this place! The food is superb, but on top of that, the staff is friendly and appropriately attentive. I like the relaxed, unhurried ambience, the faultless manners of everyone that works there, the huge selection of wines, etc. It's a taste of the Old World in Back Bay. read more

Waited 1 hr for our entrees. When the ribeye came in it was well done even though we ordered medium rare. Over all no bueno.

I personally am not too fond of French food, but my boyfriend loves it. We both came to the conclusion that the food here was neither tasty nor outstanding. I've had fantastic duck confit from other French places and this was just disappointing to say the least. We wouldn't come back. Things we ordered: Mussels in spicy saffron sauce Escargot Duck Trio of mini desserts read more

La Voile - Trio of mini desserts - French Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Outstanding every time! I've been coming here for years and La Voile is one of the most consistent high quality restaurants in Boston. Always a delight! read more

Twice in one week and my conclusion: It is the best restaurant in Boston. Don't get me wrong. I am not even a fan of French food (and attitude). But La Voile has all the good without the bad. Always my first choice would be the daily special. On my two visits, I first had the best duck ever and then the beef. American beef is very good to begin with, but here I got the temperature absolutely right. American duck is usually not so good, but La Voile made me forget that I am in America. I like both duck and beef medium rare. The other courses: Excellent terrine (if you like it). Escargot a la carte, good (as escargot never can be great - personal preference). Dessert trio fantastic. And the espresso is done right. La Voile is a budget killer, but so worth it. Budget permitting, I'll be a regular soon. read more

La Voile - Duck - As good as it gets. - French Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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A typical French brassiere from your onion soup to your steak frites . The best dish was the sole meunière, fresh and well prepared. Otherwise an unremarkable meal in a somewhat noisy restaurant. Would not return, many other options available. read more

Stopped by La Voile for restaurant week, and it was a treat. Went for lunch during the week with a friend, and we had no trouble at all getting a table around 1pm. The table setup there is rather cozy, where tables have to be pulled out so you can get to your seat, and there's not much room between tables. However, given that it wasn't especially packed when I went, this was not an issue. As soon as you're seated, they'll ask you if you want sparkling water. Before you impulsively say yes, know that it'll be a bottle of Perrier that costs $7.50, so just keep that in mind. Anyhow, for the lunch menu, we each ordered the 3 course lunch menu for $25 (before tax and tip) and ordered different items for each course so that we could share and try more dishes. For the first course, we ordered the la pate (truffle chicken liver mousse, onion confit, cornichoris, and toast) and la lorraine (warm cheese and bacon quiche served with green leaves). The pate was delicious and there was enough to cover both the toasts that came with it as well as the complimentary bread. The pate also came with tiny pickles and sauteed onions which were nice additions though I actually quite enjoyed the pate with bread on its own. The quiche was a tiny bit greasy but as a whole was light and didn't have an overwhelming taste of cheese or too much bacon - it was just right, and the green leaves with balsalmic and oil helped balance well with the quiche. For the second course, we ordered the le saumon (roasted salmon filet over basil mashed potato, sauteed red bell pepper) and the les moules (mussels cooked "provencale" in a tomato and white wine sauce with homemade french fries). The salmon was well-cooked - not over roasted and just about right in terms of moistness and texture. As for the mussels, the sauce had a lot of lemon in it, which actually worked well with the tomatoes given both have both acidic and sweet tastes to them. The fries were fine - who doesn't like potatoes - though they're definitely on the crispier side. For dessert, we got a chocolate mousse and cream puffs. The chocolate mousse was extremely rich but was relatively light and delicious overall (though probably way more calories and sugar in that alone than my recommended daily intake). Anyhow, as for the cream puffs, those were lighter and had more subtle flavors. There was a chocolate drizzle that accompanied the cream puffs well. On the other hand, the cream felt a bit flat and fluid as opposed to light, creamy and fluffy - which was what I was expecting. Overall, I thought the service was good - they were attentive and great when it came to replenishing our bread. However, we had finished our sparkling water quite early on (or a good majority of it), and they never came to ask if we wanted another bottle (or if we wanted flat water instead). Aside from that, they were respectful of our conversations and did not rush us at all, which we really appreciated. All in all - we walked out happy with the meal (and extremely bloated), and though the meal was a bit more expensive than what my student budget tends to allow, it was a fun experience, especially at the discounted price. I'd give this 3.5/5.0 stars if I could, but I'll round up and give them a 4.0/5.0. read more

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I have come to La Voile consistently for over 3 years now and really find this restaurant to be an amazing Newbury Street pick! If you are craving or want to try French cuisine during a sunny walk down Newbury Street or after a day of shopping, I definitely recommend this place. Service is always great! Everyone there is so nice, the atmosphere is classy, and the food is great. My go-to is the Les Moules Frites. They used to have amazing salmon but I don't think it's on the menu now. The mussels are cooked deliciously in white wine and lemon broth and are so fresh. They are served in the pot they were cooked in so it's warm all throughout the meal. Now, during the pandemic, they have a cute little patio area for outdoor dining and some tables along the road similar to other places along Newbury. Definitely a cute atmosphere and super busy during popular hours of the day. During Dine Out week every year, I love to stop by and grab lunch or dinner because the food is so delicious and it's really worth the price! I know they don't really have that many dessert options usually but the dessert they serve during Dine Out is also great! read more

Je suis très triste que j'ai oublié mes français. Q_Q Mais La Voile c'est incroyable . Anyways. 4 years of French and that's all I can come up with... Moving on. Thank you restaurant week for allowing my tiny pocket the chance of eating at a place like this. If you're walking down Newbury St you might walk past this place, especially in the winter when the outdoor seatings are not set up. But if you find it, you're in for a treat. Setting was pretty, rustic but it fits the menu. Our host welcome us in French, I was going to be like "Oh merci, bon jour" but I was too excited to eat. We got our seat at the bar because even though the place have just open for 45 minutes it's already packed! So I guess our bartender was also our waiter, and he's a really nice guy. He would recommend us what's good and basically whatever we pointed at he would be like "it's amazing." He didn't lie. We got the restaurant week menu, obviously: J'ai: Le pâté, Les Moules et le creme puff XD mon ami: Le pâté, Le Saumon et la mousse de chocolat The pate plates were gorgeous. All the morsel taste so well together, that sweet onion is absolutely addicting. My mussels + fries were good, too much food though couldn't finish. I don't like chocolate so having chocolate on my creme puffs made me sad but that's because no one like me. jk. Its not a bad desserts, I swear. My friend love everything thing. Bonus point: my water was refilled multiple times - usually other place would just let me thirst to death; but not our super cool waiter! We are dying to go again. And we just might, even without restaurant week because the pricing look super reasonable. read more

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My friend and I had a bad experience in this restaurant. We ordered two sets of lunch and my friend spotted a fly in her side salad while finishing half of it. We let the waitress know and she took away the salad. The waitress came back two minutes later, asking my friend if she wanna any compensation. I wanted to speak to her, it surprised me that she looked at me and said, I'm not talking to you, I'm talking to this Ma'am (my friend). What the fuck? I was sitting at the table and I saw the fly on the plate, I had the same salad and I already finished mine, how did I know if there was a fly in my salad? I felt gross too. How come I can't speak out my option? She didn't even say sorry to me. I can't tolerate there is such an arrogant waitress in this restaurant. I won't never ever step in it again. read more

La Voile - French Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Great customer service, the waiters are so attentive and take the time to explain each dish on the menu. Food is great especially Foie gras.

Fantastic waitstaff! The 3 course meal for $55 is of good value. The rib eye steak was good. Loved the onions on top of the rib eye. The pastry for dessert was really good too. read more

They burnt my foie gras, which is admittedly hard to sear if you're a new cook, so I'd give them a break...but their salmon made my girlfriend violently ill all night. We called up to report the food poisoning, and they offered a comped meal in return, as if we'd ever go back. Quite a shame considering the good experiences we've had here in the past. read more

I came here during the Boston restaurant week. I tried their dinner menu first. The foie gras was okay, not so outstanding. The steak was great. I love their shallots sauce and wine marinated steak, perfectly cooked. The second time I tried their lunch menu, not so good to be honest. Their creamy risotto was to salty. And the amount is not enough for me. So I ordered another dish, duck breast with cherry sauce and beet risotto. This one was surprisingly greatly! Especially for the beet risotto, which tastes a lot better than its creamy version! On the other hand, the duck breast itself was mediocre and tasteless. By the way, although on the check it says that the recommended tip range is 15-20%, if you really just give 15%, the waiter will change it to 20% without any notifications. Maybe that's part of the French culture...... read more

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Back for Valentines & our Anniversary as we had our first dinner together. So grateful for sumptuous escargot and delicious bean salad. Dover sole always a golden entree with a fine wine list & excellent service from Aly whose speaks French the way my professor Mademoiselle Tait always wanted me to Remember "La Voile" for a special occasion read more

From the moment we arrived the staff was very attentive & couldn't do enough to make us feel more welcome. We both devoured the bread which really set the stage for the oncoming meal. I started with the most delicious seared Foie gras while my husband loved his onion soup. Then I enjoyed the sole meunière while my husband loved his sea bass. We kind of shared but neither one wanted to give up a crumb. The molten chocolate went down in a heartbeat. We'll definitely go back again and again read more

I've eaten lunch here twice while staying in Boston, and it was just lovely. The pumpkin risotto with cranberries and goat cheese was SO delicious, and the creme brûlée was perfectly prepared. The Poireaux (leek and potato soup) was very good, and the rib eye was tender and flavorful. The service was excellent and friendly. I ate outside both times. Highly recommend. read more

La Voile - Risotto with pumpkin, dried cranberries, and goat cheese crumbles - French Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Not impressed , onion soup was burned, mussels were not as fresh, appetizer were unimpressive Really overpriced . read more