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    Ma Maison

    4.5 (586 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    Duck a l'orange
    Cordelia R.

    Some of the best food I've had in Boston, possibly the best French food in Boston. Came here on a whim and was so happy to get a reservation, it's a very intimate space but we felt comfortable at our table. Food was superb from top to bottom and was also mostly gluten free which was a nice surprise for the gluten free member of our party. Very meat forward menu but extremely reasonable price for the quality and service. I was pleasantly surprised. Highly highly recommend for a nice dinner in basically the center of town within walking distance of the common

    Duck Magret a l'Orange
    Han N.

    Ma Maison is my fiancé and I's favorite French restaurant! It's always at the top of our list when deciding a restaurant for special occasions. I've also never had anyone tell us they do not like the restaurant once they try our recommendation. It's a small, cozy, dimly lit restaurant located at a corner near MGH. Street parking may be tough but there are garages around. The hospital garage may be a bit pricey; I believe the restaurant can validate for another garage nearby. Our must order items from the menu include seared foie gras (5/5), duck magret a l'Orange (5/5), escargot (5/5), french onion soup (5/5, and steak tartare (4/5). I love using their bread to dip with the escargot and eat with the foie gras as they do not come with carbs. During my last visit, I tried the boneless short ribs Bourguignon, I felt like it was a bit dry. I loved the potato croquette that came with the dish though, creamy on the inside with a crispy exterior. The meat did not fall off and melt, maybe it was just that one day. I will stick to ordering duck as my entree as it has never failed us and the cook and flavors are also supreme. Creme brulee is always great to end the meal! Service is alway is great, every server we've had were always attentive. We were given free champagne one year when we told them it was our anniversary too! Definitely a restaurant I will always recommend and visit every now and then.

    Lily G.

    That Tuesday soufflé... darn is that GOOD! This place is 5/5 again. The one note is that my mom's pasta that came with her meal did stick together as if it hadn't been tousled when being cooked. After she had everything else, even my difficult to impress mom LOVED this place. Generous portions, brilliant flavor, excellent service and a wonderful selection all contribute to this being one of Boston's absolute gems. Will be back.

    Tuesday special
    Linda G.

    Hubby and I love you she had previously cheese soufflé and steak, which is the special on Tuesday night. She highly recommended it. She was right. She and I tried both. And it really was excellent. When eating steak you must dip it into the gravy at the very bottom of the container. Makes a big difference. We started with the lobster bisque which was split. It was nice and two bites of lobster in the soup, though not my favorite lobster fish, which is up to seafood in Salem. It was very nice and very good flavor. I ordered the chicken thigh with noodles and it was good. But not great and I wouldn't order it again. It is a very large portion and I was able to get two more meals from it. It was good, but not great. Hubby order the scallops, which were excellent and I would recommend them. That will be my order next visit. The dessert was spectacular. Hubby got the three scoops of sorbet and I had a giant profiterole which was quite large and really excellent. The only criticism I could have is that rather than a chocolate I'd rather be a thicker fudge type of topping. Our waiter was very good and very helpful, and able to remove all the dishes in one trip which was amazing also amazing was the warm bread to start out a nice Italian bread it was a big hit. This is a very small romantic place, and our table was quite small. We sat right next to the door. It was lovely. And definitely a special place. I would definitely return even though they didn't get the full 5 stars from me.

    Sliced lamb with potatoes and gravy.
    Nancy B.

    Ma Maison is a small cosy French restaurant on Cambridge Street. We liked the decor. I ordered the lamb with mashed potatoes & gravy and my friend ordered the Chicken Coq Au Vin with buttered noodles. We shared Crepes with a scoop of vanilla ice cream with an overly sweet syrup. I would skip that and order a different dessert next time. The tables are very close together and the restroom is tiny and the door is heavy. I had an Aperol spritz and my friend had white wine. The wait staff was fine. We didn't feel rushed at all. We enjoyed our visit there. It was different than the restaurants we usually go to.

    Bees knees super strong alcohol!
    Phillip S.

    Managed to get same day reservations and this place did not disappoint. We were very happy with the food and the prices were very reasonable. The drinks were strong but worth the price so I would recommend the place. The server was attentive and the decor had a French feel.

    French toast
    Pam R.

    Cozy French restaurant. We were in the mood for French onion soup. The soup has a very light broth. Full of onions, cheese and bread. Very good! Salad had a delicious dressing. We will be back.

    Christian R.

    If you're looking for a place that does classic French cuisine with care and consistency, this is it. They know how to cook a steak perfectly--flavorful, tender, and exactly how you order it. The menu is thoughtfully curated, with just enough variety to keep things interesting without overwhelming you. One highlight that really stands out is the flavored champagne. It's a fun, unexpected touch that elevates the whole experience--refreshing and just the right balance of sweetness. And whatever you do, don't skip dessert. The Grand Marnier soufflé is a showstopper: light, fluffy, with that warm, boozy orange flavor that hits all the right notes. It's the perfect way to end the evening. The space itself is on the smaller side, so it feels more intimate than your typical restaurant--almost like dining in someone's upscale home. It can get a little tight, especially during peak hours, but that's part of the charm. Parking can be a bit of a hassle if you're not familiar with the area. Street parking is limited, so I'd suggest heading straight for the paid lot a few blocks away--it's worth it for a smoother experience. Whether you're out for a romantic date night, celebrating something special, or just want a great meal in a cozy setting, Ma Maison delivers. It's one of those places you'll find yourself recommending again and again.

    Beet salad with a very fresh goat cheese
    Rongan C.

    The service is excellent, and each course of our meal was delicious. Right when we walked in, we felt like we were back in Paris.

    Salad with fried goat cheese
    Ashley O.

    The restaurant is a lovely little ode to downtown Boston with its charming little dining room, prep area in the back, and little bathroom with a super heavy door. The lunch service was very attentive. I got the salad with panko fried goat cheese and the lobster bisque. The salad, dressing, and fried cheese were vibrant and refreshing. The lobster bisque was decent but needed to be hotter and lacked a bit of flavor. Overall it was a great experience and I definitely recommend stopping in for lunch.

    Burger
    Madison P.

    Phone didn't eat first clearly (oops!). We all started with a capuchino and it was SO delicious and rich. Loved the presentation of the coffee. All of the waiters and waitresses were very professional and friendly and call everyone Monsieur or Madame which was a great detail for a french restaurant. What we ordered: Everything was 5/5 Organic Cheeseburger: this was a THICK burger but the quality was astounding and it wasn't heavy and didn't make me bloated after eating the entire thing in 5 mins (oops) Spanish Chorizo Omelette: Salty, slightly spicy, rich omelette Smoked Salmon Crossaint: Super yummy and light

    Mix Green Salad
    Mathew S.

    What needs to be said first? It's between two considerations: 1) the ridiculous value offered or 2) the best "I want world class services, but without the pretension" staff. It's hard to pick between the two. The value encompasses how damned good the food is, the latter brings with it how you feel after the meal. Maybe I'll figure out as the review gets typed, but from the top, I'm not able to choose between the two. Let's talk ambiance: it's a small, intimate dining room. It's French: any surprise there? The dining room is warm and cozy but not cramped. The waitstaff extremely knowledgeable about the bill of fair without any semblance of pretension while remarkably efficient and attentive. They know how the dishes are prepared and how to tweak their recommendations accordingly given your whim. Even if the food was subpar, a meal would still feel good. But the food isn't subpar. It's simple, rich, savory, and depthy. You know, French. I'm no aficionado regarding French food- where I've lived the majority of my life offers BBQ as a delicacy and 'fried' as a standard. Regardless, to someone of my sensibility, this is French as phenomenal. That said, food: the escargot and foie gras. There's not much that needs to be done to in order to make either exceptional. A slight accent and proficient preparation begets tastebud orgasm. Yep, said it. I'm not your huckleberry when it comes to rabbit food, though the dressing on the salad was refreshing, the greens very fresh, and the panko crusted goat cheese a wonderful accompaniment. A nice parlay before the clash of the meal. Let's get down to the get down: duck and beef. The short rib was spot on perfect when it came to texture. Acidity from the wine allowed the savor to simmer to the top of the bite, the fat having been extracted and seeped into the muscle. The jus should be offered as a digestif. Excellent. The duck, well this is where things get surreal. Cooked with attention towards contrast in texture, the subtle undertones of sweet from the blood orange eschewed the gaminess from consideration while keeping the distinctive duckiness of the fowl in present at the front and back of the bite. The sauce became unnecessary; I used it as a dip, and only sparingly so. The Brussels were very simple, a light dusting of cheese went perfectly with the remarkably delicate texture (for Brussels)- they held together without having any pushback, crunch, or fibrous resolve. Often duck leaves me underwhelmed- there's so much that can be done with it, but few rarely attend to each variable. Ma Maison's presentation accentuated contrasts: moist with crisp, sweet with earthy (I'm not going to say 'gamey'), light with heavy. There's savoring a dish one bite at a time, allowing the taste to permeate and reveal itself in an interlude while sensing the texture (yada, yada); this is somewhere far above that. Get a croquette to sop up whatever jus is hanging around. The French onion soup had excellent taste, but wasn't quite as thick or as savory as I had had elsewhere in Boston. On the one hand, I get it; no need to present a wallop of a dish that early in the meal, but, on the other hand, I had my elastic waisted pants on (figuratively and maybe spiritually). All told, no deductions. On this trip, best meal while in Beantown. Go there. Enjoy. If Rissa is your server, you'll be treated to an experience par excellence.

    Duck Margret
    Jen H.

    A cute and classic French bistro right in the heart of Boston. Everything we had was delicious and the portions were just right. We were celebrating a birthday and they made us feel so special - complimentary bubbly and dessert. The menu had great variety and they have daily specials. The giant profiterole is actually giant and can reliably be shared by a group. Looking forward to coming back and trying more!

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    Love French cuisine. Very authentic and price wise reasonable. We enjoyed the food and atmosphere.

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    (12 reviews)
    0.9 mi

    Such a fun experience and honestly such a deal for how many drinks and food you get! Definitely…read moreneed reservations, even on a weekday. You have to enter the building with a small fox picture, go down a set of stairs and check in at the counter of said restaurant before they lead you into the back where the speakeasy is. The menu is "set" in that they have a particular cuisine focus for the night and the four food dishes are predetermined as well as the first drink. That being said, you get to order three more drinks from their cocktail menu that range from lighter to more spirit forward, ending with more dessert type cocktails. All the drink flavors were so unique and a fun twist. The food was actually very substantial. Good flavors as well. Our favorite dishes were the lamb cigars (large egg roll shape with eggplant and spices) and the whole branzino. Everything was good though. Service was a very friendly and they were open about the fact that if you didn't like a drink they'd make you another one.

    Man I love this place…read more Reservations are a must and it is a little tricky to find. Look for the fox on the outside door and go downstairs. We sat at the bar and Ada was our bartender. She was great! Really enjoyed talking with her and she had great drinks recommendations. The food was delicious and very unique which was refreshing. Its a 2 hour experience with 4 drinks, 3 food courses and a dessert. You definitely wont be hungry after. Highly recommend for a date night.

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    Ma Maison - french - Updated August 2026

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