This is probably the best espresso martini in all of Boston. I love coming here, the staff is genuinely nice & accommodating. They aren't super needy or constantly interfering, this is a place to really sit and relax. If you need staff they are there but they are perfect to not become bothersome. I really love the ambience as well it's so homey & comfortable. I recommend sonsie to everyone. Super underrated little spot. Tried their fish and chips and it was great! Had their cheesecake and that was pretty good too. Probably my fav spot as of now. read more

Sonsie - Fish and chips - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Ambiance. Great service - always a must stop in Boston! The French toast is divine too read more

Sonsie - Espresso martini - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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I have been once before for brunch but recently visited to try their Dine Out Boston Menu. Had the salmon crudo and cod. The salmon could have done with a little more sauce or little more seasoning/zest. However the cod was EXCELLENT. Cooked nicely and the accompaniments went along with it perfectly. Very filling meal as well! Service was alright, waiter wasn't too friendly but answered our questions and checked in with us. The vibes do remind you of a French bistro. Great time when they open up the windows in the front during summertime read more

Sonsie - Salmon Crudo - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Sonsie is a pretty famous restaurant on Newbury St and has super large windows that give an amazing view of the just as famous street for peoplewatching. I came here for dinner with a large group (10+) a while back and they had arranged for rectangular seating, which honestly wasn't really my favorite since it was hard to see everyone in the group and leaving my seat for any reason didn't feel like an option when all the tables were completely squished next to each other. Their menu is pretty extensive but had fairly limited options for those who follow a gluten-free diet. I would recommend their vietnamese spring rolls as an appetizer! They were super flavorful and fresh! I also tried their duck confit that was served on a rice crepe but I thought it lacked a bit of flavor and the serving size was pretty small. Overall, I think its location and ambience are positive points but not sure if I would come back again since the menu is pretty limited to my dietary restriction, but I know of many other people who really enjoy coming here! read more

came in at lunch time for the lunch special which includes a caesar salad, fries, and spritz for $25. the vibes are always lovely at sonsie and i enjoyed my fries. my one note is that the caesar was made with spinach and ended up being quite soggy, which both me and my friend that i was with noted we were not fans of. overall, a good deal for the area. read more

Sonsie - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

We tried Sonsie while in the city with the family and unfortunately it was sub par. The Grilled Rib Eye was all fat with little edible meat. For the price $46 for the Rib Eye, I expected better quality. The rest of the meal didn't make up for it. A lot of other nearby choices. read more

Sonsie - Rib Eye - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

We came on a day with absolutely horrible weather! Many people left their umbrellas in the interior vestibule inside the removable doors, but I was surprised that there was no place upstairs to hang our soaking wet coats. While the waitress offered to bring them downstairs for us, the offer felt more like an afterthought than an observation that sitting with a soaking coat against your back isn't comfortable, and gets the floors wet and likely slippery for the service staff. No pictures today; I was damp and too grumpy to take my phone out of my (wet through-and-through) bag! The interior ambience is great. It had a bit of a French bistro feel, with lots of wood, subtle lighting, cozy spacing between tables. Our waitress was very attentive and patient as we asked our questions and decided what to order. I had an excellent glass of Pinot Noir and a selection from the small plates menu, the eggplant meatballs which the waitress tried to tell me might not be enough, as it was just 5 very small meatballs. (Those of us at the table were surprised that it looked like light-dinner sized when it came, though.) Others at the table had pizza (2 different versions), and a pasta dish. My meatballs were fine, but more ok than excellent: deep fried, with a crispy breadcrumb and cheese outer crust and a soft interior. I couldn't taste any eggplant in them at all, but I trust that was the soft center, under the coating. They came with a minimal amount of a tasty tomato sauce, served in what seemed to be a very shallow plate for teeny deviled eggs. Seriously, the recessed cups each meatball sat in were deep enough that the knife couldn't easily cut them, and the sauce just pushed out along the side of the dish when I tried to slice through them. A small shallow bowl might have made for a less pretty plate, but one that made eating less of a struggle. The pizzas were both good but not remarkable, and the same for the pasta. Dessert on the other hand was excellent - the chocolate bread pudding was next level, and the teardrops of whipped cream on top? More please! Overall, it was a really pleasant meal if not one that knocked my socks off. I'd definitely come back to try the brunch since that looks to be pretty special, and the vibe here would make for a relaxing morning. read more

Have always been curious about this spot. Didn't love the air-conditioned yet open windowed policy in the summer. That definitely turned me away. But given the reviews had to check it out. Food was delicious. One of the better Eggs Benedict in Boston. Coffee was good. Service was excellent. Can't give full stars because of the summer issue (see above). read more

Sonsie - Delectable Eggs Benedict; one of the better in Boston. The home fries were perfection. - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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We are here during a weeklong trip to Boston, and Sonsie was one of our favorite dining experiences we've had. Bryce was our server, and upon asking for some wine advice (we are newbies) he gave us the most passionate and thoughtful explanation, more than we could have expected. He was super nice and truly made our night. The food was great, and although we are still acquiring the wine palette, Bryce's suggestions led to the best wine experiences we had ever had. If you want wine and want advice from someone both knowledgeable and fun, ask for Bryce!! read more

Sonsie - Prosciutto and Arugula, Ricotta Cavatelli Bolognese - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Bigger than expected inside. Very dark as well. App was great and the spaghetti was as well. Little pricey but had a great time there and would go back again. read more

came in on a particularly busy weekend. we didn't have a reservation so we got seated at the bar which was fine. ordered a pepperoni pizza which was pretty much just a standard thin crust pizza. the toppings were pretty generous but nothing to write home about. we each also got some mocktails which were pretty darn sweet, but tasted fine. i know it was busy, but it felt like we were being rushed to leave. we were eating our pizza and before we could even order anything else or even ask (nobody really stopped to check in on us), they set down the tab. read more

Sonsie - pepperoni pizza - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Food: The 4 of us finished everything! The smoked salmon bagel was delicious, I devoured it! It was the perfect ratio of cream cheese to salmon. The mixed greens were also very fresh. However, would not recommend getting coffee here. The "iced Americano" was like warm. Good brunch, but nothing spectacular. Service: Food was pretty fast, but strongly recommend making a reservation in advance. Thank goodness I made one on a Saturday for brunch. Ambiance: The restaurant is pretty dark inside, but there is outdoor seating. A detractor I will say, is the women's bathroom door wouldn't lock. The bathroom also was tiny, and could've been cleaner. read more

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This place caught my eye as I was walking on Newbury because it looked so cute and quaint and boy did it not disappoint! The place was pretty packed on a weekend afternoon but luckily my friend and I didn't wait long without reservations and ended up getting a cute table facing the street windows that usually open up during the summers/when it's nice and hotter out. Honestly just the placement of their two seater tables is such a cute design to enjoy the outside while catching up with someone and eating brunch. The food was absolutely delicious. My friend and I split the breakfast pizza and the chilaquiles. For someone that doesn't usually like eating eggs, I'm really glad I tried the breakfast pizza because it was so yummy and filling. The chilaquiles takes the cake, though, for being just the right amount of flavor, meat to tortilla ratio, and crispiness. I would definitely want to come back, especially during the summer time! read more

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I don't often write bad reviews and I don't like to, but this was so far the worst restaurant I've been to in Boston. The ambiance is awesome, super cute inside. The hostess was so kind and bubbly. I was so excited to come here but unfortunately the food was awful... we didn't even finish our dishes and paid almost $100. Our server completely stopped checking on us. We waited almost an hour for the food to come out, and after the server took our order there was never an update or a refresh of waters or anything. We were super kind customers and the server avoided us the whole night. We constantly had to ask others for service. The focaccia was dry, and the olive oil "dip" with olives was quite gross. The bolognese was flavorless and sad, and the Cod did not live up to any hype whatsoever. Were extremely bummed with the service and the food. We will sadly not recommend and not be back. read more

This has been my go-to place for the past 2 decades! Yes it's been there for ages and the ambiance has not changed! The only difference is that they did change the menu which is equally Delicious from back then and they still have the warm chocolate pudding. The only thing is that the presentation is poor unlike how it used to be presented in the past. They put him on a small place and it looked like cow dung in the dark. It tasted the same though. Thank goodness. The service was so nice we had a lovely server name Sara. I had this year's scallops and the pork belly buns and the Korean chicken wings were which were actually delicious! I would love to come back again to my Old neighborhood Restaurant. read more

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This is a lovely restaurant and one that we would visit again. We came here for brunch while in town for a conference and we had a large group, so we were seated downstairs in the wine cellar, which was a great setting for a meal. Our service was very good considering we had a group of 18. I had the chilaquiles and my wife had the fried French toast, both of which were cooked well and were delicious. The real star of the meal for me was dessert as they had a fluffernutter ice cream and I couldn't pass that up (it was amazing!). We'd definitely come back! read more

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Went here midday for "linner". The place is so cozy inside. It was decorated for the holidays. Really impressed with the ambience!!! Very romantic. We sat at the bar. Got assertive service ... but not the friendliest service. Kind of disappointing, since most bartenders are extremely friendly. Maybe it was because we came at an off time, in between lunch and dinner, but still ... not really an excuse for a lack luster personality in a customer service position. Anyway, the drinks were ok. The cocktails were a little pricey ... but pretty par for what's out there. They're all really creative. Loved that. However, mine was definitely missing the edible glitter, so thumbs down to that. ESP since I got the drink ... for the glitter. #basic We also got a super "special" beer on tap. It was called the Hill Farmstead Edward. In all honesty, it was really good!!! Would definitely get again. So weird though that it was marketed as being super limited edition, but the bartender couldn't tell us why ... or really anything about the beer. We had to google it ... so another thumbs down. With regards to the food, it was tasty, but in my opinion, too expensive for the portion size. We left ... still hungry, AND we got dessert too. Hate to say that, but it's true. There's nothing more disappointing than leaving a pricey meal still hungry. All in all, so loveddddd the look of the place. Everything else though ... wasn't really worth it for the price. Especially when there are so many other restaurants like this out there. I'll probably go back at some point ... but not for awhile. read more

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I've heard mixed reviews for this place but my first visit and impression were rather positive. The servers here are super professional and friendly but seem to be quite busy so this is a good place to go if you are not in a hurry. 2 of us split a bottle of wine and each got an entree. I tried the bolognese ($27). The pasta was cooked al dente and the sauce tasted meaty but I wish there were more bits of meat in the sauce. Overall the dish was on the saltier side but nothing unmanageable! The decor inside is cute and you can sit at window-facing tables to get the outdoor feel without freezing in the cold. read more

Sonsie - Bolognese - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Good spot for brunch on a Sunday afternoon, I really liked the atmosphere and decor. The food was good and everything was under $20-25 for brunch. Great to bring friends (tables of four) or just you and one friend for the two-person people-watching tables at the front! Would return. read more

Sonsie - Traditional breakfast, croque monsieur - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Sonise is very nice! Food is delicious, costumer service is great and drinks are on point. Really enjoyed the entire experience. read more

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Got 2 appetizers and split a pizza. Was sat right away, barely anyone in there on a monday night at 5:30. Cool place but strange music for a city restaurant. Got our food quick. Calamari was good, dumplings were good. Pizza must have been neopolitan style but the middle was just soggy Menu is limited. Pretty good prices for the city but probably wont come again read more

Sonsie - calamari and dumplings - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Finally got around to trying this cute restaurant at the western end of Newbury St! This place has always caught my eye with their nice interior design, so I was excited to check it out and it did not disappoint. I got a reservation for Friday lunch, which I'd honestly recommend because they did end up getting pretty crowded. We got seated in the back of the restaurant, which was just as nice as the front, but slightly comfier and cozier. It was the perfect spot to talk and catch up with friends, but also just enjoy the atmosphere of the restaurant. I ordered a cold brew irish coffee - which strangely didn't get sent to our table until after the food had already arrived. And for my main dish I ordered their eggs benedict. I really enjoyed the eggs benedict as the eggs were perfectly runny, the sauce was lightly sweet and flavorful, and the home fries were delicious and covered in sauteed onion. The portion size was perfect for brunch and left me satisfied. The irish coffee was good but nothing super special. I'd definitely consider coming back here for brunch or dinner to try something else off their menu! read more

Sonsie - Eggs benedict - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Loud loud loud. Music 80's)was so loud couldn't carry on a conversation. Love music but didn't seem the place. Server was totally unfamiliar with the menu and with the communication barrier couldn't answer questions about the menu. The a/c was blowing full blast on our table as well. All that said food was very good. read more

Like a Paris cafe, with excellent brunch menu, and a view of the Newberry Street world going by from the regular tables in front. Reservation honored on time on a busy Saturday. Fine food, drinks, service. A winner. read more

I've been here multiple times and have always been a fan. Decent food, and not terrible pricing especially for Newbury Street. This past time I went, I realized they changed their menu. I usually got the regular burger, but this time they only had the wagyu one. The regular one used to be MAYBE $15? This one was $21 and was sub-par at best. If you're going to change the menu, at least make it better. The quality is not going up proportionately to the cost. We also got the Tuna Tartar. It used to be served with chips and they would ask if you'd like more because the actual tartar is a decent portion. Now it is serviced with what looks like a Taco shell that is maybe 4 chips at most. How are you supposed to finish the entire tartar with just 4 chips? I will say the service was decent, and always has been. I always get sat pretty fast and someone usually helps us pretty promptly. I just wish the food and the price were on the same level. read more

Sonsie's has been around for as long as I can remember. The French style restaurant front seating is charming and especially enticing in the summer. But gosh, I wish I could say the same charm transcended to the food and service. Spoiler...it didn't. The Steak Frites were flavorless and unattractive. Nothing about this dish excited me. It looked so sad lying there on the plate, I've had better out of my meal delivery kit. I'm so sorry but noamount of salt could save that blah and bland piece of meat. Service was fine. But fine doesn't keep people coming back and certainly doesn't set you apart or make up for the lack luster food experience. Maybe I'll swing through for an Aperol Spritz but I won't come hungry. read more

Didn't plan to come here, but was super impressed with eat layout of the restaurant. It's right on Newbury and they have a section where you can sit facing the street and people watch! I thought that was super cute and added a lot to the ambiance. The food was also delicious and I would definitely come back to try more of the menu. I especially liked the French toast. read more

Sonsie - French Toast - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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loud, annoying ambiance with music blaring at 10:30 am for some reason. service was pretty attentive and polite however. i got this pathetically small eggs benedict and it reminded me strongly of airport food. my parents got similarly small dishes (breakfast sandwich, basic breakfast) which they were obviously chintzing on, all for disgustingly high prices. would not come back or recommend. read more

Sonsie - EGGS BENEDICT - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I came here with my family after spending the day on Newbury Street. We read a bunch the menus outside and this one stood out to us. Inside the ambiance is upscale, yet relaxed. Our waitress was super kind and always made sure our drink glasses were full. I ordered the margarita pizza and it was delicious! I am kind of picky with my pizza, but I loved this one. My only complaint is that the bathroom is down a large flight of stairs which wasn't accessible. read more

Sonsie - Margherita Pizza - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Really cool atmosphere! Food was 8/10! Service was 10/10! Walkable to many other shops and restaurants/bars!

I came for quick bite and drinks. The octopus was amazing and a great portion size. The mushroom croquettes were fine, but not necessarily very flavorful. The espresso martini however was very disappointing and included Bailey's so very creamy and not a traditional one. All in all I'll be back to try more items abs service was great. read more

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Came here a couple weeks ago with a friend and had the most amazing meal. I had been before for brunch but never for dinner. We sat right near the open ceiling to floor windows and got some great people watching in. When the Tuna Tartare, pork belly Bao, and mushroom Croquettes came, we knew we were off to a good start. The Tuna Tartare has crispy rice in between the tuna and avocado, adding the perfect crispy element to it, and the mushroom croquettes were just heavenly. The pork belly Bao was also very good. For mains, you can't go wrong with the Sonsie Smash Burger or the Burger pizza, they just really know they're burgers here. The bolognese is also great, and the drinks are as good as they look. Highly recommend this spot if you're on Newbury. read more

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This place is one of my favorite local spots - I haven't had the brunch yet but I love it for dinner, so much so that my fiance and I go every year for Christmas Eve. The menu is often updating which is fun, the restaurant is very cute and romantically dim, (also they decorate very well for Christmas haha), and the food is good. I do agree with other reviewers that the food is generally pretty salty, but I love salty food so it isn't too much for me! Today was the first bad dish I've EVER ordered there so I am sharing it (do NOT get the French fried scallops) but the experience wasn't bad enough overall for me to remove a star just for one terrible, albeit creative, dish (the server quickly took it back, took it off the bill, and gave us free dessert which was very kind). Today we ordered the croquettes (4/5), the spaghetti pomadoro (4/5, needed a little something more but very good overall), the French fried scallops (0/5 what were they THINKING, it was 90% mushy cold french fries surrounding a very little scallop-y mush center. I saw two other tables send it back), the mee krob (5/5 amazing, quite spicy though - I love spicy food and have an iron stomach but halfway through my eyes almost started watering so be warned!!) And chocolate bread pudding (5/5 YUM). read more

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I was visiting Boston from out of town and came here for Sunday Brunch based on their positive reviews. Sonsie did not disappoint! Their menu featured classic brunch favorites, along with creative options. Our table ordered their Avocado Toast, Traditional Breakfast, and Brunch Pizza. All three were delicious! The Brunch Pizza was full of flavor and texture with so many toppings that worked perfectly together (bacon, home fries, caramelized onions, roasted tomatoes, diced green onions, mozzarella cheese, Tabasco, hollandaise sauce, and a fried onion). Their Avocado Toast and Traditional Breakfast were fantastic as well, and worthy of being restaurant favorites. Drinks were great, and server was attentive and friendly. I'd return here in a heartbeat the next time I'm in town. read more

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I really like the ambiance there, it was chill and everyone are chatting with their friends or family. The food tastes great, especially the fries with the wagyu burger. People there were nice to us. read more

Came here on a Saturday for a friend's birthday dinner. It was surprisingly quiet but we brought the fun!! Really loved the inside but wish we had a circle table so we could all be close to talk. Our table ordered 2 focaccia apps which was delicious (warm olives- yum!) For my main entree I ordered the shrimp scampi which was great but a little spicy (be warned!) and not much shrimp...The main reason why I could not give 5 stars was because of our waiter. He was not bad in any means but definitely did not like us from the second we sat down. I understand a big group of 25 year old women can be a bit much, but as the restaurant was not that busy, he could have been a little kinder. read more

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This is such a great dinner vibe, but the food was just alright and i thought it was expensive for the quality. My burger was pretty dry and the pastas were decent, but the ramen was extremely oily read more

Sonsie - Grilled wagyu beef burger, shrimp scampi, ricotta cavatelli bolognese, ramen - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Food was amazing and lots of variety. We came during lunch time and got the chicken parm sandwhich, calamari, and burger. The drinks were also amazing and strong. Would def come back!!! read more

Sonsie - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Large restaurant with plenty of seating. The service is great. They make a delicious aperol spritz and even better eggs Benedict. We've had a number of friends brunches here and it's suited great. The bathroom is down stairs which could be an issue from some and last I recalled they didn't have a baby changing station which also could cause some people issues. The food, coffee, service and drinks are all wonderful through! Located in a hopping part of Boston, near a ton of boutiques waiting to be explored! read more

Sonsie - Aperol Spritz, Mimosa, Black Coffee - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Ambience a 10 food and service at five cocktails at five we had the bloody Mary very plain not spicy. The food looks good, but very bland. Server disinterested. I love the location and ambiance. But better cocktails and food that tastes great would be fantastic. read more

Sonsie - Avocado toast with the crab - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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