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    4.3 (354 reviews)
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    Alexandra A.

    " Simply the best " This is simply the best restaurant in newton . For a fresh and delicious meal , they use fresh ingredients of what's in season on their menu. The drinks that require extra ingredients they do the same . The staff is absolutely amazing . They go above & beyond. I live in Newton so I am lucky to live close . However come visit no matter where you live , you'll thank me for the experience you'll have . Oh the vibe is warm , welcoming and friendly as well . Parking is metered on the street. If no additional parking; is found walk about half a block to a metered parking lot.

    Ward's Farm Corn Soup
    Alex L.

    Great food and flavors here. I love that their menu changes seasonally, so you often get to try something new every time you go. Tried the Tuscan Kale + Farro Salad (4/5 maybe a tad too acidic but still good), Ward's Farm Corn Soup (5/5 and great for the cold months), Spicy Moroccan Seafood Stew (5/5 maybe a bit salty but also good), Roasted Maine Carrots (5/5 would definitely recommend these were really good), and the Braised Berkshire Pork Shank for Two (5/5 good braise and flavors). Overall a very warm and comforting meal with great service!

    Cal L.

    We came here for our seventh year wedding anniversary. I'm really glad we did because it was such a special meal. Everything was really delicious. They had three types of breads: the house made sourdough, the house made focaccia, and a crispy bread that was used to dip the bluefish pate. We ordered the pasta appetizer and the skirt steak. All of the food was delicious, although if I had one small complaint, it was that the steak came with an offensive amounts of fries. And I ate a lot of those fries. Almost ruined my photo. But it was all very, very tasty and our server, Kristen, was a pro.

    Kale salad
    Ivy Z.

    Incredibly friendly service, in spite of being really busy. Interior ambience was soft, lighting and romantic. A little bit on the noisy side, but we sat by the window and overlooked the sidewalk and outdoor dining. The food was delicious from local fish, ceviche, kale, and Farro salad, and homemade pasta. Nice wine selection. We were in town for work and found a nice local spot to celebrate our anniversary, it was memorable.

    Adam R.

    All dishes are on the small side and expensive  here, but everything  full of flavor and very high in quality. I felt my money was well spent and will gently come here again and try other dishes. Below is what is ate for dinner.  Bluefish pate-  very fresh. Very light ocean taste with a nice combination of spices. The pate was thick and spread nicy over the toasted soughdough chips 4/5 Corn soup- focused on the savory side of corn rather then the sweet. Bursting  with flavor with a nice kick at the back end. The scallops added some nice texture to the soup. 5/5  Swordfish- perfectly cooked with a nice sear on tope. Salsa vede had seep flavor and a mild spiciness that complimented the dish well. 5/5 manjari chocolate budino- basically a higher quality jello pudding. Came with a nice corn caramel sauce and and some Chintelly cream.  This was pretty good. 4/5  I would recommend giving this place shot and is a good excuse to get out of the city. . High quality and delicious food 5/5

    Salmon entree( dairy free version) Delicious!!!
    Anna P.

    We are dining in this place 15 years in a row,but never get tired or bored. Chef Dave is one of the best chefs in this country in my personal culinary award list). Menu changes often, whatever pasta you see on the menu,take it. It will create a party in your mouth. Any sausages,and he is doing sausages from every meat ,poultry or game meat,try it. This will blow your mind!! If you need to adjust any dish to your dietary restrictions,it will come out from the kitchen as a beautiful concoction. I ordered last night salmon and ask it dairy free and it was most delicious dish,with stunning texture and sauce. I was offered raspberry vegan sorbet,which was delightful end of the dinner.Worth the trip,even if you are driving 100 miles and be patient with reservations ,it's not easy on the weekends.

    Meg C.

    Food - chorizo croquettas were tasty to start, but definitely on the small side. Moroccan sunchoke soup with dates was really good - creamy, savory and sweet, with notes of fall-like spices, this was a fav for me. I loved the roasted carrots and the Bolognese was solid. Mussels were pretty good but the broth was a bit light on flavor. The maple brined pork chop was generous on the meat, but I liked the kale sweet potato side more than the pork. Painted hills filet with blue cheese butter was cooked perfectly and the au gratin and salad side was good - this was my fav main, a classic that was executed well. For dessert the beignets with caramel or "milk jam" were delightful and the peanut butter chocolate bar was really dang good. Drinks - as a bloody Mary aficionado I enjoyed the ghost of mary martini, captured the essence of a bloody remarkably well. The falerno was refreshing with a little kick and I thought the citrus was balanced well with the mezcal and falernum. Service was really good, host, bartender and the server were on top of it. Ambience was nice with the brick wall, kind of standard new American New England feel. Overall, I thought there were some standouts on the food and would definitely return.

    Shrimp ceviche
    Joy G.

    Sycamore knocked my socks off. Chef Dave Punch has a winning streak of fantastic restaurants in Newton, otherwise known as the holy trinity in Newton Centre (Jinny's, Big Little Diner, and Sycamore) - I believe he used to helm Buttonwood in Newton Highlands before he sold it, which has a similar vibe and menu to Sycamore. Of the three, Sycamore is pricier and a bit more formal. The menu focuses on only a few starters and mains, which updates every few weeks (days?) to focus on seasonal ingredients. I loved the falerno! cocktail to start, nice blend of tequila, grapefruit, some chili spice, and hellfire bitters. Everything under the starters section looked intriguing but we went with the grilled shrimp ceviche and kale + farro salad. Salads tend to play second fiddle to other dishes but this one may have been my second favorite dish of the night. The combo of pine nuts and farro and pomegranate was genius, a great blend of texture and flavor. Definitely order this. The table next to us got it as soon as they saw us digging in. My favorite was the tandoori spiced swordfish. I'm a sucker for anything remotely curry-flavored and this one, with squash and chickpeas, some sort of yogurt, and ginger on top (come on, just look at that ingredient list), was A+. Swordfish, in my experience, is tricky to cook just right - overcooking makes the texture all stringy, undercooking turns it into rubber. This was THE most tender piece of fish I've ever eaten. It was like fish pudding. My husband's cod cakes were excellent - they had just added it to the menu the day before, to rave reviews - but I preferred the swordfish. We were too stuffed for dessert but Josh was super kind enough to bring us two house-made beignets to sample. They were delicious, as fried pockets of dough are wont to be, but I'd slather that milk caramel/butterscotch sauce over anything and everything. Service was a highlight! Came by often to check in on how we were doing, if we wanted another drink, brought more water, etc. I didn't see any of the issues in other reviews. Josh and the others were more than happy to move customers over to other tables from the windows, which were drafty. A reservation on Thurs-Sat is a must, you can't really blame the restaurant if you're a walk-in and they only have certain seats left. Abundant parking in the lot a few feet away, free after 6pm.

    Chicken piri piri
    Megan H.

    We loved our date night at Sycamore! The food is fresh and absolutely delicious. The service was great - our waitress was spot on with her drink recommendations for us. It was definitely a cozy spot, and I strongly suggest recommendations as the bar area was very crowded on the Thursday night we visited. Overall, very happy and we will definitely return!

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    Good food (especially tuscan kale + farro salad), AMAZING drinks (bartender Aaron is a genius!).

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    Best food I've had in years. Take notes. Staff is incredibly no nonsense and friendly. Highly recommend.

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    Excellent evening! Courteous staff, delicious food and lovely ambiance. Highly recommend for a memorable dining experience.

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    Great beers, great vibe, super staff. My favorite of all the Charlotte breweries. Love the upgrades - can't wait to go back

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    Excellent food and excellent cocktails every time we have gone. I think their seating/service has improved.

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    Take a date try the lamb! This is my go to spot for a very good meal. (Love the wait staff)

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    The Metro Bistrot

    The Metro Bistrot

    4.8
    (128 reviews)
    46.5 mi
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    We had the winning bid on an auction for a free stay at the Wellsworth Hotel in Southbridge. We…read morebooked our stay for a Saturday night. We looked online for local restaurants to dine at during our stay. Neither my girlfriend or I have ever gone to a French restaurant, so we decided on The Metro Bistrot, due to all the fantastic reviews. I called and spoke with Jay (chef and owner) a week prior to make the reservation. We took an Uber from the hotel, as it's BYOB and brought a couple of bottles of wine. This was a Saturday before a big snow storm the following day. I think due to this, the restaurant wasn't as busy as usual. We ended up being seated in the back room all to ourselves. It was a very nice room that had about 4 tables. Stephanie, our server was an absolute delight! Turns out she works for the hotel as well and she's the one I spoke with when we booked the room. She opened our Beaujolais for us and brought some wine glasses. She kept the bottle chilled in the fridge for us. She went over some of the specials being prepared that night and was able to make some nice recommendations. My girlfriend ended up with the special seafood soup special with a lobster stock as a base. I ordered the escargot. Both were absolutely fantastic. She kept our bread basket filled with wonderful fresh warm bread to soak up all the goodness of the soup and escargot. My girlfriend ordered the boar shank and I ordered the stuffed quail that was stuffed with foie gras and pate. The boar meat fell right of the bone and was some of the most tender meat we've ever had. Both dishes were phenomenal. Jay stopped by our table to chat. He's super nice and even took some photos with us. We ordered 3 different kinds of cheeses prior to ordering dessert. All three we ordered were great! Stephanie also brought us a bowl of crackers to go with the cheese. For dessert, my girl had the cheesecake with an oatmeal crust and fresh berries. I'm not usually one for sweets, unless it Crème Brûlée, so I opted for the Boursin stuffed Shrimp, forgetting it wasn't an appetizer, but a main entree. It was out of this world! All the fish Jay brings in are always fresh and NEVER frozen. He even poured me a small glass of some white wine and it went so well with the shrimp. We cannot wait to go back. The prices are very reasonable and the service and food is second to none. Cheers!

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    Cherry desert and pistachio bread pudding was so good, that we could not stop eating.
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    C'est La Vie Bistro

    4.4
    (348 reviews)
    22.9 mi
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    I really enjoy C'est La Vie, specifically for brunch. It is located in an old house and has a very…read moreeclectic and artsy vibe. It almost has a homey feel and the servers are always friendly. Their food tends to be hearty and comforting. A few dishes I have tried and enjoyed include: - The cassoulet, which is not a traditional French cassoulet at all, but it is comforting and filling. I would give it an 8/10 (ask for extra bread). - The baked brie is really good and comes in a big portion. I would give this a 10/10. - Le Jardinier is an open-face veggie sandwich. It has a lot piled on the bread, so it can get a bit soggy, but it is a good lighter option if you do not want one of their heavier dishes. 7/10. - The gratin is sooooo good. It is a super decadent mac and cheese with thin slices of prosciutto. 10/10 - Chaider (not a food item) is my favorite drink. It is a mix of chai and apple cider 10/10. - The duck house potatoes and eggs are good, but if your eggs are overcooked, the dish can be a bit dry since there is no sauce. I think an option to add hollandaise would potentially elevate this dish. 7/10. The gougeres, beignets and crêpes are also good.

    This cute cozy little spot has the best vibes and even better food. I ordered the special which was…read morea corned beef Benedict as well as the crème brûlée French toast and both were fantastic. I also got an iced latte which was very yummy. Good quality coffee. The service was also pretty good. They have outdoor seating now available on their patio and the indoor seating is very cozy. It's like you're stepping into someone's house with mismatched chairs and silverware. Will return!

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    Ma Maison

    Ma Maison

    4.5
    (582 reviews)
    6.7 mi
    $$

    Ma Maison is my fiancé and I's favorite French restaurant! It's always at the top of our list when…read moredeciding 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.

    Chose this spot due to good reviews and short distance from our hotel…read more Ordered the: 1.Lobster Bisque. 4.5/5 This was very good. Good chucks of lobster. Bisque was creamy and flavorful. Probably highlight of the meal 2. French Onion Soup. 1/5. Not good at all. Very watered down. The broth was basically lightly seasoned water. Cheese topping lacked flavor. This was very disappointing for a French restaurant. 3. Mussels. 4/5. These were fresh and came with standard sauces. 4. Coq Au vin with pasta. 3/5 Came out hot but seasoning felt off and didn't quite it the mark. Service was good and it's in a cute spot. But Overall, disappointment with our food and wouldn't repeat.

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    Mistral

    Mistral

    4.2
    (1.2k reviews)
    6.2 mi
    $$$$

    Came here with mediocre expectations …read more.. Boy way I wrong! First off, Evan was incredibly delightful. Knowledgeable, friendly but didn't hover. I would like him to be my waiter everywhere. Every ounce of food was incredible: we eat out a lot and I have to say, the seared foie was my favorite thing in awhile. We had escargot, foie and carpaccio. All incredible. Our meals were epic as well. We got duck and branzino. Both the best I've had of their kind. We will be putting this on our rotation of special event restaurants. It's worth it.

    Sat at the bar, and the service did leave a little bit to be desired. The bartender was pretty…read moreabsent due to being very busy with making orders for tables. Martini was OK - would have thought a place like this would have a better vesper. The grilled tenderloin was absolutely delicious and so was the creamed spinach and potato confit (I switched the sides). But not sure it felt worth $70+ Dessert was sadly a bust. Warm chocolate torte was so gooey inside that tasted like flavorless brownie batter. The bartender said he would put a scoop of mousse on the side since I was deciding between the two. Didn't really want to pay for two desserts (hence trying to decide on just one), but he charged me for both. The mousse was also super average. Front is pretty but rest of the ambiance is nothing super special

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    Dover Sole Meunière-- fish texture tasted like it was baked. The meunière sauce was not as buttery. For $90 it could have been better.
    Dover Sole Meunière-- fish texture tasted like it was baked. The meunière sauce was not as buttery. For $90 it could have been better.
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    MA-France

    MA-France

    4.5
    (173 reviews)
    6.5 mi
    $$

    Ok, but a little disappointing. It must be difficult running a business like this and building a…read morefollowing. I got inspired by watching youtube to make a jambon buerre sandwich - supposedly a popular quick sandwich for Parisians. The sandwich is half a baguette with butter and French bistro ham. I tried searching all over for the French bistro ham with no luck. The only options were online sources with expensive shipping and/or expensive minimum order sizes. Somehow I stumbled upon MA-France nearby in Arlington and they sell jambon-buerre sandwiches. It's a small shop that sells sandwiches, pastries, and a small offering of French food products. Lots of pastries and baked goods like quiche, tarts, cookies, croissants, etc. The cheese offerings were very limited and basic. I can imagine that the cheeses that they sell are the same types and brands that they use for making sandwiches. For example, they sell President brand Brie - that you can also buy at Costco and market basket. Disappointing, but understandable because they can't afford to buy more variety and more expensive offerings without a big enough client base to buy those cheeses before they go bad. Getting back to the sandwich - it was half a baguette with some thick slices of butter and two pieces of French bistro ham. The bread was kind of dense and the crust was more chewy than crispy. I was disappointed that they didn't bother to spread the butter, but if they're not selling enough sandwiches then they're probably keeping the butter in the refrigerator - making it too difficult to spread. When I got home I fixed up the sandwich to my liking. Overall, the sandwich was okay, but not good enough to make me want to go back. At least I was able to solve my hunger for the jambon buerre sandwich.

    It hurts to write a break-up review. Maybe I'll get Laufey to write the song for this…read more This used to be one of my favorite places for croissants in the Boston area. Now it's quite underwhelming. The apricot croissant is now some smaller glorified danish that has no richness or personality. The plain croissant is quite "bready" now, whereas it used to be light and buttery. I have a sneaking suspicion that they have a different croissant supplier now. What saved this spot from a lower grade is that the pain au raisin and chausson aux pommes are passable. Also a save is that they still offer various French products, from soaps to cheeses to canned goods. I have to find a new French bakery in the area.

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