Mooncusser is a fine dining restaurant that focuses on seasonal tasting menus with a strong…read moreemphasis on seafood and creative New England-inspired dishes. We walked into a space that takes a more relaxed approach to fine dining, with a cozy atmosphere that feels upscale without being overly formal. The dining room is warm and inviting, with a layout that encourages settling in for the evening, and the pacing of the meal feels designed around enjoying the full experience rather than rushing through a quick dinner. The tasting menu is the main highlight and gives us the chance to try a variety of dishes with different flavors and textures throughout the meal. The seafood-focused courses stood out, especially the crudo and scallop dishes, which showcased the quality of the ingredients without feeling overly complicated. The crudo was clean and bright, with the fish having a fresh, delicate texture, and the scallops were seared to a perfect golden crust while staying tender inside. The menu changes seasonally, so the experience feels fresh and different depending on when you visit, and each course arrives thoughtfully prepared, with attention given to both presentation and balance. The progression of the meal builds naturally, with lighter courses leading into richer dishes and finishing with a well-composed dessert that ties everything together. The service added a lot to the experience. The staff were attentive and knowledgeable about the dishes, explaining each course without making the meal feel too formal or interrupted. They offered insight into the sourcing of the seafood and the inspiration behind each dish, which added depth without feeling like a lecture. The pacing of the tasting menu was well handled, allowing enough time to enjoy each course while keeping the evening moving naturally. The team checked in at the right moments and kept the table clear without hovering, maintaining a comfortable rhythm throughout the meal. Because it is a tasting menu experience, the price is definitely higher than a typical dinner, but the amount of food and variety make it feel more like a full dining experience rather than just a meal. It works especially well for special occasions, date nights, or anyone looking to spend more time exploring a restaurant's style and creativity. Mooncusser delivers a memorable fine dining experience with a comfortable atmosphere, strong seasonal cooking, and thoughtful service, offering a meal that feels both celebratory and composed without the stiffness that can sometimes accompany this level of dining.

Came by for dinner the other night and it was an excellent, world class experience. Mooncusser is…read morefeatured in the Michelin guide and has a bar on the street level and an upscale dining room on the upper level. I was super impressed with their cook books on the stairwell journey to the dining room! The dining room is upscale and modern. The staff are courteous without being pretenious. Mooncusser features a seasonally changing tasting menu. Meal started off with a chilled cucumber soup with some halibut. This was super refreshing for a warm spring day! Moved on to the fish croquette which was perfection. The fish was warm, light, and fluffy while the breading was super light. The tuna crudo dish was light and topped off with strawberries. The crab ravioli dish was excellent. Super light and thin pasta filled with cheese and featured a light broth with green peas. For the main course, the black cod was excellent. Loved the contrasting crispy skin along with the super light and buttery fish. The grilled pork chop was also excellent. Flavor was on point, grilled to a perfect medium, and the sauces were a complete A+. The marinated strawberry parfait was an excellent way to end the meal being super light and refreshing! ~$200/head after tax, gratuity, and employer mandates for dinner.

Such a charming little restaurant! My family and I visited 75 Chestnut on a Saturday evening in…read moreAugust. We were seated by the window with a lovely view of the street and the building across the street. We had reservations and were seated right away. They had a good wine menu. My husband and I ordered a glass of the Super Tuscan. For our meals, I ordered the Nantucket seafood stew, which had a lot of seafood and was very tasty. My husband ordered the sirloin that was on special. He enjoyed the steak, but the vegetables served with it were cold. My son ordered the fish and chips and he really enjoyed them. It was my husband's birthday which I noted in the reservation and they came over with a chocolate lava cake and ice cream after our meal. It was a very nice touch.

Was in Boston on vacation with our daughter and visiting my wife's cousin who lives on Beacon Hill…read more This restaurant like a lot of Boston eateries have a ton of character, the place was cozy and intimate, I like that. We were a party of 5 so we had various dishes, I had the fish fry and I actually liked it, I thought it was a bit pricey for what you got at nearly $35.00 bucks. I'm from the Midwest and fish fry's are common, this meal was expensive. Would I come back, well it's close to my wife's cousins house and he likes the place, so yes I'd come back.

Thursday night dinner. Plenty of seating available…read more Friendly staff. 1) Onion soup was good (4/5). 2) Steak frites pretty good (4/5). The plate was so small though - so you have to awkwardly try and cut the steak tips ON TOP of the fries. It's a jam-packed plate. Just use a bigger plate. 3) My friend loved the roasted chicken (5/5). It was too heavy on the rosemary for me but I could tell it was delicious and perfectly cooked. 4) Classic good crème brûlée (4/5).

I feel like the rating is too harsh for this place. I had some pretty attentive staff that helped…read moreme when I didn't know there was no host situation. Great drinks that are strong enough to actually do something to ya without breaking the bank. Prices were fair and the $1 oysters were some of the better ones I had in Boston. Had other small bites such as the spicy meatballs and enjoyed all parts of it. I wanted to initially try a small tasting menu, but the rain canceled it since it was a terrace event. Overall, I would definitely go again, ESPECIALLY for the $1 oysters. I have an issue with getting freaked out by raw oysters after eating too many, but these didn't look too alien-ish and organ-like so that's always a plus. The mignonette needs work but otherwise, nice spot that you can get in and out pretty quickly.

Went for restaurant week to meet friends we haven't seen in years…read more 3 of us got the branzino, 2 with the croquettes and 1 with the burrata salad, the 4th got mussels for lunch. Food was very good, branzino was with lemon spinach which was really yummy. Wait staff was wonderful, place was mainly empty but it was a Tuesday. Really nice atmosphere there, great for a business meal or for a romantic date. I'd definitely go back, it is pricey.

Excellent food and service. Worth the price. Very good. Sitting inside of out is the perfect…read moreelevated, casual dinner.

I came here for my mother's birthday with a girls' gathering, and overall, the experience wasn't…read morethat great. The drinks were okay, especially for those who don't drink alcohol. However, the food was a bit flavorless and arrived cold. When we wanted to order additional food items, we were told we couldn't because the kitchen was backed up. While I understand that things can get busy, I was expecting more from such a popular restaurant in Boston, Massachusetts. Our server was very kind, attentive, and welcoming, but unfortunately, the hosts at the front who greeted us came across as having an attitude, which wasn't the best first impression. The views were absolutely beautiful, even though it was raining, and the restaurant itself was elegant, classy, and had a great atmosphere. If you decide to visit, I'd recommend going around lunchtime rather than at night I think you'll likely have a better experience than we did. Definitely do better.

On June 7th, a group of friends and I made our way up to Contessa's rooftop for brunch, the room…read moredid half the work before a single plate arrived -- natural light pouring in from every direction, a genuinely beautiful view, one of the prettiest spaces in the city. We started with Aperol spritz, Hugo spritz, and negroni while we worked through the menu -- the drinks were delicious and a generous size. Our server knew the menu inside and out, answering every question, making suggestions with real confidence. When I mentioned my allergies, the kitchen took them seriously -- the carciofi was altered so I could actually have some, the lemon flavor was just right. That kind of care is what keeps me coming back to a restaurant. The smoked salmon carpaccio was fresh, so good. The tonnato crudo was my favorite dish of the day -- the tuna fresh, the mix of artichokes and anchovy the right touch, full of flavor. I couldn't eat the meatballs Aldo due to my allergies, everyone else at the table raved about them, cooked to perfection, so good they ordered a second round. The macaroni with wild boar ragu earned the same praise across the table -- excellent, packed with flavor, the sauce just right without being heavy. The classic veal Milanese was well prepared, cooked exactly as ordered. The salmon Toscano was a standout in its own right -- the beans a great pair with the salmon, the salsa verde was so fresh and full of flavor. Our server was a lot of fun, interacting with us like he was part of the group -- honestly, he could have joined us at the table. We will be back!

This place never disappoints! Took my friend for her birthday and we of course did the chefs…read moretasting. Food is always on point and this is the one place I would break my food habit rules for. Every dish was divine from starter to finish. I think we had someone different serving us after a couple of courses, I loved seeing the same servers there year after year which means they treat staff well - huge plus in my book. Definitely will put this on our rotation for girl's night out. In case you've never seen baby seagulls before, here's a selfie with one! I took it right before I walked to the restaurant

Disappointing. My only negative Dine Out experience (in any city) and the most I've paid for lunch…read more- $36. I'm sure I would have had a much better lunch at one of the other participating French restaurants with lower priced menus. It's a shame because I loved Bistro du Midi the prior 2 times (not for Dine Out). 2 stars because 2/3 of the meal tasted alright (but not great), generous portions, and the location. Even at the very back of a completely packed downstairs, with the fully open front it was nice to see the Public Garden bridge posts and trees behind the cute patio. All of the staff were polite. However, overall service was slow, uncoordinated, and aggravatingly difficult to flag down. 3 people (not counting the hostess) came to my table before my assigned server finally introduced herself. Then 2 others came to refill water, serve, or take dishes. With 6 people providing service it was shockingly difficult to get any 1 person's attention. Literally nobody looked in my direction as they rushed by, and it took way too long for me to successfully wave down someone. I'd been hoping to get my check and pay 20 minutes earlier, which would have made it a reasonable 1 hour lunch for 1. I took photos just for a record, not because I loved the presentation: Cauliflower tartare: I was most excited to try this. It was indeed unique, but in a weird, not enjoyable way. I felt slightly queasy after eating it. It was too oily for truffle yogurt and cauliflower. The shriveled tomatoes tasted awful, and I normally like all kinds of tomatoes. The beet chips were the best part, and it wasn't even mentioned on the menu. Chicken Paillard: A huge piece of pounded thin, nicely breaded, pan-fried chicken with a mess of greens unattractively dumped on it (a very similar visual for the hanger steak next to me). I can't stand arugula, which also was missing on the menu. The frisée was also not appetizing. I would have asked for substitute greens but was already weary of trying to get attention from service and noticing the time slipping by. The chicken was tasty, including leftover for dinner, with the breading still fairly crisp. Chocolate & caramel torte: This had the potential to be 5/5 stars, or 4/5 if they simply repackaged the same elements. Desserts, especially French ones, should wow and delight. I saw a similar to my reaction from the table next to me when theirs finally arrived (after they wondered aloud where their tortes were). Their faces said: "oh... hmm... well, hope it tastes good at least." The first bite was a flop... visually and experientially: as soon as the spoon cut through the soft caramel mousse and hit the first layer of flourless chocolate sponge (which was more a thick fudge texture), it pushed the chocolate part out, making an ugly and uneven mess just trying to get the first spoonful all the way through. It would have been better to just have 1 layer of each instead of 2 each stacked. The caramel ice cream and taste of the other elements were good enough to take more than 1 bite but not "wow", and the packaging of it left much to be desired. It pains me to write this because previously I'd have said Bistro du Midi was a Boston area favorite. But I really regret this Dine Out meal, and I hope they take this feedback and others' to do better like I think they're capable of. I'm not sure I'd go back unless I picked the exact same dishes I got before (the Spanish octopus and 2 kinds of fish were standouts).

Super solid meal and dinner date night! We came here with reservations on a weeknight and were…read moresurprised how busy it was on a random Tuesday, but glad we had a spot ready for us upon arriving. We got a few sharables and were blown away by the flavor and taste - super solid all around. Yummy bread, solid solid, and the paella was great despite taking a long time to come out. We were sitting for quite a while honestly, but understandable given it's a dish that can't be prepared beforehand as much as the others. The tiramisu at the end was a fantastic touch and end to the night - great and delicious! Overall, I would recommend Bar Volpe for any future meals - tasty and a wonderful time!

Sister restaurant to The Fox and the Knife, but Bar Volpe specializes in Southern Italian cuisine…read more the drinks were good! Service was also attentive. - Farro Arancini: delicious although a tad salty - Shrimp Toast: I liked the bread! It was very crunchy and it was quite good. also a little salty. - Spicy Tuna Cannoli: These were fun but idk i didn't love it. Wish it came more in a cannoli shell instead of a egg roll wrapper - Spaghetti al Limone: This was so good omfg. Loved the crab in it and it wasn't as lemon-y as I thought it'd be (in a good way). - Malloreddus: First time having sardininian gnocchi. Quite good! I liked the kick from the spicy ragu but it was nothing special. - Tiramisu: This is the first time I didn't like a tiramisu? Didn't really taste the soaked espresso, and in addition to the cocoa powder, they used crushed chocolate biscotti, which was fun it was extremely salty.

I came to Boston to celebrate my cousin's graduation and we had a dinner reservation here for 10…read morepeople. The space is absolutely stunning: high ceilings, dim lights, lots of natural colors and greenery. We got seated right away in this really cute table in the middle of the big dining room. Service was exceptional! I feel like our waiters went above and beyond to make the experience very special for us. They also really helped us with recommendations on how much to order for our table and what the best dishes to get were. For drinks we got a few bottles of white wine and I opted to get a lemonade which had cucumber and mint. It was so delicious and refreshing! We ended up getting an assortment of apps as well as mains for each person. I tried: - Dips and pita: assortment of 3 dips: spicy feta, tzaitziki, and fava dip. All were amazing but somehow the fava dip felt particularly good compared to others that I have had before. The pita came out warm and had a very nice flavor, like they toasted it lightly with a bit of olive oil. Super good to share! - Lamb meatballs: amazing! One of my favorite apps. The meatballs were tender without being crumbly, the lamb was flavorful without being gamey, and the tomato sauce added a perfect acidic/ sweet balance to the spices of the lamb. The touch of labneh on top also added a really delicate creamy balance. - Baked feta: literally amazing! The feta they use there is some of the best quality, creamiest feta I've had at a Greek restaurant. It was also not too salty. This came baked in a delicate layer of perfectly crispy phyllo, topped with a light drizzle of honey, roasted grapes, and olives. If I had known in advance how good this was, I may have actually asked for it as dessert. A table-wide favorite! - Caramelized carrots: another very solid dish. Perfectly caramelized carrots over a bed of dill yogurt. Really simple but good! - Eggplant salata: I'd probably skip this one next time. I was expecting a warm baked eggplant but this was cold and a bit difficult to eat since it came with the skin of the eggplant that was tough. The flavors were a bit flat but the presentation was definitely nice. - Whole branzino: usually comes with head and tail but we asked if we could have it deboned since we would be sharing between two. The two perfectly cooked fillets had a nice crispy skin and tender meat. The green herb dressing was perfectly tangy and complemented the mild white fish flavor very nicely, - Village salad: another hit for me! I'm usually not too impressed by "Greek" salads at places, however, they used such high quality product here, that it was impossible not to enjoy this. The feta was creamy and perfect, the peppers/tomatoes/cucumbers were so fresh, the olives and onions were not overpowering at all. It also came with a touch of capers which I have not seen before but really enjoyed. The olive oil they used felt 1A grade. Pretty filling and would recommend sharing. - Lamb chops: I stole a few bites from my husband's lamb chops which were perfectly cooked, tender, and had a generous amount of fat. The seasoning was amazing also though a bit salty for my taste. Not gamey at all! - Baklava: we thought this would be a traditional baklava but it was more like a reimagined baklava with some yogurt, pistachios, cranberry sauce, halva. While it has great textures, and nice healthy flavors, I think we were hoping for something a bit more traditional. Very big though so probably ideal if you have a larger group. Overall, I really enjoyed my meal here! The ambiance was super cute and the food was good. This is a perfect place to have a big celebratory meal since the dishes are so shareable and the set up is sufficiently smart casual- formal without being over the top or stuffy. Would come back if I found myself in Boston! Definitely check them out if you have a chance. PS: forgot to photograph a few dishes but sharing what I have!

Came here with a large group and this place did great!! Large venue with lots of seating and…read morebeautiful decor. SERVICE: Outstanding! The team here was super attentive and they handled our large group perfectly. FOOD: WOW! Everything came out very fresh and hot. We had a couple misunderstandings on the menu, but the food was great - so nothing to worry about. As you can see by the photos - the food also looked great! This is a great restaurant in the seaport area. Go give them a try!!