Service was great, the waiter had so much energy and character. Tried their seasonal corn fritter…read moreas an appetizer, the fritter was good but the sauce (similar to tzatziki) was the best combo. The seasonal lambchops were overcooked and because of that a bit too chewy but the perfect amount of fat was on it and the acidic sauce paired really well. Lastly the bolognese was delicious, nothing special but did what it was supposed to do

This place blew me away... the restaurant is very small and tight but the service and food is…read moreamazing. The burrata bruschetta was so bright and fresh, a great start to the meal. The rigatoni and the fettuccine carbonara (daily special) were outstanding! Pastas were perfectly cooked and the sauces had incredible depth of flavor. Skip the dessert, though.

Now when I tell you this place surpassed all of my expectations, IT BLEW THEM AWAY!!!…read more From the ambience, to the exceptional kind and warming staff, to just the overall feeling you get when you sit here it is just phenomenal. And I know that's a very extravagant and huge word but genuinely this was such a great experience and I cannot wait to go again and actually try some of their wines because the food is just absolutely delicious. You can just tell that each and everything that is made here is done with such great care and expertise. The staff is all just super kind and welcoming, and I am genuinely looking forward to seeing them again. Genuinely a great place to visit and a great place to go again and again! Definitely check them out, they also have very interesting events throughout the week, so maybe I'll post about that if I get to go!

This place has a great location for folks pre-gaming before events in the Fenway…read more They had a decent selection of wines, and a modest food menu if you come in a little peckish. The service was good, with attentive staff, making sure everything was OK and keeping the water glasses filled. My only criticism of the place is the price. Wine is very expensive by the glass and the bottle. I understand that's part of the vibe and business model, just want to point that out in my review.

Love the interior of Petula's - it is so elegant and beautiful and perfect for a girls night…read more We started with a few cocktails which were all delicious! For appetizers we got the smash burger and the arancini - the smash burger is to die for! The color of the cheese was off putting but the taste was amazing and the pickles give it such a nice crunch. The arancini was good but nothing special - there was no proscuttio in it which would have been the start of the show for us. For entrees, we got the vodka pasta which was so good, we got it extra spicy and it was delish! Portion was huge too. Then we got the steak frites and they were just ok - I have had them in the past and they were so good but tonight they were super chewy and there was more fat on the steak than meat it felt like. The blue cheese butter gives good flavor though. We finished off with the cookie skillet and this is a must have! So warm and gooey with the cold icecream is just to die for! Shoutout to our amazing server Gillian! She was so informative, friendly and gave us the best recs! Will be requesting her if we come back!

I really wanted to like Petula's, especially because I'd heard good things, but unfortunately the…read morefood just wasn't it for me. I ordered the Smashburger and honestly did not enjoy it. I actually ordered a second one to take home for my mom, thinking maybe I just got a bad one, but she had the same complaint I did, the seasoning just tasted off and the overall flavor wasn't good. I can't quite put my finger on what was wrong with it, but something about the seasoning made it taste strange and lackluster. I also ordered the skillet, which had a really unusual salty and sour flavor that I wasn't expecting and didn't particularly enjoy. I did try to make the most out of the meal just because I paid a lot for it so I was like I'm going to eat it and not put it to waste, but I didn't enjoy it. The positives were definitely the drinks and the service. My waiter was very kind, attentive, and checked in on me throughout the meal, which I appreciated and the atmosphere and overall vibe of the restaurant is beautiful. Overall, though, I spent close to $100 and unfortunately didn't feel like the food was worth what I paid. I'm disappointed because I wanted to enjoy the experience, but based on the food alone, I probably wouldn't come back.

Servia was fantastic! My birthday buddy and I had an excellent dinner. She is vegetarian. We shared…read morethe brussels sprouts , which were so tasty, and she loved the Mushroom Farotto. I had the Roasted Lemon Chicken, which was delicious. The cocktails were well-crafted. We had plenty to take home, and the very kind Michaela neatly boxed up everything for us. Service was more European-style: it was a bit slower, with less checking-in. We could enjoy our drinks and food without interruption. Servia is a great place for a nice night out. We were seated right by the window and enjoyed people watching.

They had a terrible evening. Restaurant had perhaps 25 diners. It was not full. Apparently there…read moreappeared to be no one in the kitchen to cook food. They had many items on the menu that were not available. It was Saturday night. Seems you might have a well stocked pantry on a Saturday night. ?? We arrived at 6pm with a party of seven and with 6pm reservations. We departed at 9:45 having gotten the last dinner delivered to us at 9:15. The three young ladies that were wait staff spent much time doing very little and did not solicinew drink orders or more water etc. Everything was time late. The food was generally good except for the one hour late order that was poorly microwaved. The manager comped us perhaps 15% off a $600'bill. But it was a disappointing evening. Everyone can have a bad night and maybe they can fix this and never repeat it.

***4 1/2 stars***…read more Frenchie's was great and SO close to being perfect. I came here for dinner this past Saturday night with my top-tier chum who literally went to the school of hospitality, a huge fan of French cuisine in her own right. This seemed like a logical choice based on its convenient location to our South End Airbnb, and what looked like a pleasant vibe from their website, both of which were true. When we got in around 8pm, it WAS a little loud and too reminiscent of NYC but we either got used to it throughout the meal or the crowd thinned out (I suspect it was a little from Column A and a little from Column B). It does feel though like a lot of the European restaurant/cafes in the West Village, which definitely isn't a bad thing. As responsible adults, we made reservations and were immediately seated and attended to. We got some pretty delicious items at our table. We split the Scallops and Escargot apps to start, along with a charcuterie board. All excellent, particularly the Scallops which were almost literally melt in your mouth tender and were drenched in lobster bisque. Just heavenly and probably the best scallops I've ever had. Escargot to me is pretty dependent on how it's prepared. This was delicious and had garlic a-plenty. My dining companion also insisted on truffle fries after having a mediocre fry experience the night before at a different establishment, and while they weren't historically amazing like the scallops, it's hard to go wrong with that particular side. For our entrees, I went with the filet mignon and my chum had the branzino. She brought up the branzino numerous times after this meal, all VERY complimentary. I had a piece and thought it was really good. My filet mignon was cooked perfectly at medium rare and came with some nicely seasoned fingerling potatoes. I was pretty stuffed and - full disclosure, I know - accidentally had two hamburgers earlier in the day at Burger King that I sort of regretted in hindsight, so I ended up also having a nice hunk of meat for breakfast the next morning. The only real, legit miss for us food-wise was dessert. We got the olive oil cake on the specials menu, which was excellent with a very light cream accompaniment but the macarons were honestly pretty mediocre. They were small and way too crunchy, and I don't know that the presentation value of dousing them in powdered sugar is the way to go - I think a layer of sugar actually takes away from some of the nuance of the macaron flavors. It's not an easy pastry to make but I'd expect a higher-end French restaurant to be able to do it, and they came up short. The only other issue, which was definitely more of a problem for my chum than me, was that they didn't have a still water option - just sparkling or tap. Easy fix (Evian feels like the natural fit there) but she was disappointed about that. The service was predictably excellent though. Our waiter stopped by regularly and also demonstrated a strong knowledge base concerning the menu. He was clearly French (makes sense) and was communicative/responsive, which I feel is a slightly higher hurdle when there's a mild language barrier, but it wasn't an issue at all. Really great meal. Get the macaron experience at a bakery and stick with the rest of the menu. We're likely coming back on a future visit.

The charcuterie board was a great appetizer, with a good selection of pairings for the meats. I…read moreordered the duck confit hash. It was a bit heavy for me as a brunch because of the amount of protein and carbs, but it was delicious. The duck was perfectly cooked and tender. The poached eggs and hollandaise were great when mixed with the potatoes and spinach.

We stopped in for a quick bite while waiting for the next bus at South Station. There was a menu…read morefor midday bites from 2-6 pm that we wanted to take advantage of. This included $1 raw oysters, chicken wings, and pretzel bites. All of which were fantastic! The oysters were very fresh and came with small bottles of vinaigrette and a green jalapeño sauce that you could add to your liking. The chicken wings were in a sweet, sticky, Asian sauce that was delicious. 6 came in an order for $12. Lastly, the pretzel bites were pillowy & warm and served with a yummy cheese sauce and a spicy mustard, also for $10. With the food, I had a very good red sangria. The servers were so nice and responsive. Would definitely come back here again, and being walking distance from south station, makes an excellent stop for a bite to eat.

I really wanted to love SJ's as much as I did during my first visit, but this recent trip for a…read morebirthday dinner fell a bit flat. The spot is beautiful and conveniently located. The parking garage around the corner is a huge win for the area, even though they can't validate. We came back specifically for the Butternut Squash Agnolotti we raved about the last time, so I was disappointed to see it's been pulled from the menu. The vegetarian options felt pretty slim this time around. I wasn't interested in a basic spaghetti pomodoro, so we pivoted to small plates and drinks. The Squash Blossoms were stuffed with truffled burrata and drizzled with lavender honey, and the pine nut dukkah gives them a great crunch. My daughter enjoyed the Tuna Tartare, which came with tallow chips. The highlight of the night has to be the cocktails. The G.T.S. had a nice chai-spiced kick to it, and the Punch! is a fun, tropical choice if you like rum and orgeat. Since it was a birthday celebration, we finished with the passionfruit cheesecake. The presentation was nice, but compared to the London Fog cheesecake they used to have, it didn't have the same "wow" factor. Also, I wish they had brought it out with a candle. The service was perfectly fine and the atmosphere is still nice, but the food didn't feel like the flavorful comfort food that I remembered. I really miss the old menu! It's still a polished spot for a drink, but I'm hoping they bring back the Butternut Squash Agnolotti!

We were looking for a restaurant that was serving late night food and while searching we stumbled…read moreacross Franklin Cafe. We called to ensure that they were in fact serving and the staff who answered was polite. Located right in the South End is this cozy cafe with so many options of food and drinks. My friend ordered an old fashioned and the Franklin burger. I ordered the Franklin burger with a Shirley Temple. Our server was friendly and answered all of my questions about the menu. Though it was busy we didn't have to wait long for our meals. Food was fresh, hot and just the way we ordered it. I love the burger sauce, it gives the burger a nice touch. It was so good, I asked for a side of it to dip my fries. Good food, good service and great portions!

We were a little concerned when we sat down that the menu has maybe a dozen brunch items on the…read morebottom of one page then 1.5 pages of drinks. However we found that those items were excellent! I had the burger and added an egg. Unlike so many places these days, when you order medium rare you get some red! A couple ladies served us and were top notch- super insightful and fun to chat with. We'll be back!

We pre-gamed at the bar for a Monday night game in early April. The bartender was fantastic and the…read moreservice was great. They ambiance of the whiskey bar and the sound of the ice can't get any better. There are so many bottles that I haven't seen or heard of up there behind the sliding ladder. We ordered a couple of craft cocktails with the olives. The olives came out warm and they were garnished with cardamom, citrus, and olive oil. They were tremendous. I ordered the lamb shoulder and was very impressed. Super tender, fall off the bone, and flavorful. Great for a cold day! The gravy was done perfectly, just wish there was some mashed potatoes to go with it. It came with carrot and cabbage. You could tell it was cooking for several hours with love. Definitely worth it! The Bigoni Carbonara was very rich made with thick homemade spaghettoni. It was very guanciale forward in flavor. We added pepper as we ate it. There was none left on the plate at the end, but I would not order it again.

The new Citizen has board games!! We came here for dinner on this cold January night at the start…read moreof a pre-storm weekend! Ambiance is really nice with the wood, and the lighting - feels cozy. We sat at the end of the bar which is like a booth - seating is comfortable. The shelves right above have a bunch of vintage bookshelf edition board games - monopoly, Game of life, Chutes & ladders, etc etc. We opened some of the games and checked them out but didn't really play anything. Maybe next time! I ordered the Atlantic cod - came with a shellfish sauce, edamame and teeny tiny turnips - the tiniest I've ever seen! mint flavors felt fresh and different. Otherwise the cod itself was cooked well but nothing to write home about. I also wish they'd add a side of rice. The hubs ordered the burger which he said was good but he liked the shoestring fries the best. He also ordered the pining for pear drink which was nice and fruity. It was warm and felt nice sitting inside while it was freezing outside! Service was friendly, bartenders were nice. The outside is really nice with the decor and the holiday lights in the background!