Mistral might be the best dinner we've had in Boston. We made reservations for 5:30pm and were glad we did; the place was packed right at opening. We arrived a little early and were escorted to a cozy lounge before being guided to our table, a corner spot right under the restaurant's big windows. From the moment you walk in, you can see how elegant it is, and yet it's not pretentious at all. I spotted people in sneakers and Birkenstocks alongside others who were dressed up which worked out since we'd spent the day sightseeing and were dressed a bit more casual. We started with the escargot, which was delicious, served out of the shell with toasted sourdough. The complimentary bread was also some of the best I've had and I'm not just saying that because it was free. The wine list was extensive but had something for every price range. We picked a delicious Bordeaux for just $80, which was less than I expected to pay at a restaurant of this caliber. My husband ordered the Cornish hen and I had the duck on a bed of risotto. Both were amazing, and the portions were huge. I ended up taking half my duck home which I really wasn't expecting. The duck was delicious but my husband's hen might have been just a bit better; it was so juicy. We also got a side of the horseradish mashed potatoes; divine. I went in expecting small plates and precious portions like most elevated French spots so this was a welcome surprise. We ended with the crème brûlée, it had the most perfect "glassy" top; might be the best I've had. The service was next level throughout. Can't recommend Mistral enough for a special night out in Boston. read more

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Sat at the bar, and the service did leave a little bit to be desired. The bartender was pretty absent 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 read more

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We had a fun time here with excellent service but I didn't find there to be much variety in the menu and so the flavors of the apps were too similar to the entree offerings. Our escargot was well cooked but had much too much herb for my taste. We had the cooked pate app as well and found the bread very dry and did not feel it added much to the dish. My duck was well prepared but not very interesting. My husband got the Milanese and this, we felt, was nice. Entree portions are enormous and I wish we had shared. This is an observation for planning purposes in the future, not something that contributed to my average review. I was disappointed to have missed their mushroom soup but am not sure I'll return to try it should it reappear on the menu. read more

Came here with mediocre expectations ... 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. read more

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One of the best French restaurants in Boston. The roasted duck was really delicious, with crispy skin and tender meat inside. I also love the decoration of the restaurant. There are street parking and valet available. read more

Mistral - "Whole Roasted" Duck & Wild Mushroom Risotto, Dried Wisconsin Cherry Gastrique - French Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Came for an anniversary dinner and we leaned into the richer side of the menu and it did not disappoint! Highlights - escargot came out in a piping hot buttery garlic herb bath, the duck was a very generous portion with nice crispy skin on top of creamy mushroom risotto that was balanced with the sweetness of the cranberry gastrique, and the osso bucco had good depth of flavor that went nicely with the polenta - definitely don't forget the bone marrow! The foie gras parfait was good, but a bit cold and hard - it got better as it came to room temp. Drinks were mixed well but nothing to write home about. We were stuffed by the end, but they treated us to some anniversary sorbet which was a nice touch. Service was excellent and the ambiance was elegant, just a bit loud. Would return for a special occasion. read more

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I was visiting Boston and had a great meal at Mistral. Their complimentary car service makes this restaurant really convenient if you're visiting from out of town. I had the pan roasted halibut and it was delicious and flavorful without being drenched in butter. The portions were perfectly sized. For dessert I had the crème brûlée with mint hot tea. If you order tea (which is not on the menu) they will bring you a whole pot. I will definitely dine here again next time I'm in Boston. read more

Mistral - Vanilla Crème Brulee, Raspberry, Sable Cookie - French Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Came here for a birthday dinner and it was fantastic--from the service to the dishes we got, just about everything was well thought out. The escargot in particular stood out to me, the sauce they make for this dish was immaculate. It's dimly lit inside and very romantic for a nice date night. We'd love to come back. read more

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We had a delightful evening dinner at Le Mistral. The ambiance is feutre and sophisticated with a candle light romantic touch. My lobster ravioli and rack of lamb from Colorado was extremely well executed. Frankly one of the best rack of lamb I ever had. Service was attentive and we had a great Barolo wine di Montelpuciano. Also love my improvised " Colonel with vodka and lemon sorbet. The profitero au chocolat are also very popular! You can sit at the bar without reservations. This restaurant is on the pricey side with a $95 for the rack of lamb.... read more

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Everything was A-1 with my dinner here. It was packed on a Tuesday evening and very lively. Crab dumpling appetizer was delicious, and the pan-roasted halibut over saffron rice with mini-clams and calamari was perfection. The portions were just right -- the appetizer wasn't overly filling and the entree was substantial without being too much. Nice, citrusy cocktail and good wine list as well. The service was exactly as you would hope, keeping everything flowing smoothly and checking in just enough but not so often they were annoying. Would definitely return. The design is a little bland, and the light fixtures are those things with individual shades on the bulbs and many of them were askew, but your attention will rightfully stay on your plate most of the time. read more

Mistral - Halibut with paella rice and little clams - French Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

We recently took an out of town guest to dinner. We had not visited in a number of years and were very disappointed in the food. I had asparagus soup and Dover Sole. Both items were over salted by a large margin. I was surprised that the presentation of the sole was not done table side and was sitting in a pool of pan sauce. The soup looked beautiful with its puff pastry overlay but even that was too salt!y to enjoy. My husband loves duck but his was dry and looked sad on the plate. The ambiance and service were the stand outs.Maybe it was just a bad night in the kitchen but it was a drastic difference to earlier visits. Dessert was yummy...we all had a bite of rhubarb tart and ice cream. Sorry to say we won't be running back any day soon. read more

Of course, I'm biased--we were in an especially good mood tonight celebrating our 30th wedding anniversary. But the truth is, if this had been an ordinary Friday night at any point over the last 30 years, I would be writing the exact same thing. An amazing dinner. The professionalism, care, and culinary expertise at Mistral exceed expectations at every level. An outstanding cocktail and wine program perfectly complements a kitchen grounded in classic French technique. Ambiance is modern chic. Highlights included the escargot, salmon tartare, and a beautifully executed Dover sole. And the tart to finish? Absolutely unforgettable. If you've never been, go--soon. You don't know what you're missing. read more

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Father's Day, went to one of our old favs. We had stopped going two years ago as we thought it had gone severely downhill. Started going to their other restaurants , MOO and Soralina. Both excellent. Decided to give mistral a try again. Ambience excellent, service ok, food below average. Two of the three ordered the prime sirloin. Both overcooked by a lot . By the time the waiter checked in was too late to send back. The steak was not prime, tough, chewy. Hard to cut even with their steak knives. Worst steak I've had in a restaurant in years and at their prices that shouldn't be the case . The old rule , you want a steak go to a steakhouse. I guess that's why we stopped going there two years ago . Won't be back. read more

fantastic！with advisor and college. Good beef tenderloin and lemon. so chill vibe I like read more

Mistral - French Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Posh and elegant. If you want to experience being surrounded by the 1% of Boston beautiful people this is it.

Ok so this place has been around for a while but it has not gotten old at all. The packed dining room, amazing service, great food and excellent cocktails make this a wonderful place for an elevated night out. You won't regret going, just bring a credit card, friends and don't plan on going to bed early or waking up early either read more

Mistral - Duck - French Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Our evening at Mistral was truly exceptional. From the moment we sat down, the service was impeccable. Our server, Louis, was outstanding--attentive, knowledgeable, and warm--making sure every detail of our dinner was perfect. The food was equally impressive. We started with the beef tenderloin pizza, which was uniquely delicious and expertly prepared. The Mistral linguine was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The highlight was the lamb osso bucco--tender, rich, and absolutely memorable. Shortly after we were seated, the Maitre D', Nicholas, stopped by our table to check in. He was personable and attentive, ensuring we felt welcome and well taken care of. We mentioned we had tickets to the Boston Pops, and the team made sure our courses were timed perfectly, allowing us to enjoy our meal without ever feeling rushed. Mistral delivered on every level--phenomenal food, polished service, and thoughtful attention to our schedule. We'll absolutely return and highly recommend it for a flawless dining experience in Boston. read more

Great meal, great ambiance, great service!! Went here tonight after viewing the Titanic exhibit down the street at Saunders castle. First time and five star experience! We just walked in and they seemed very busy and we weren't even sure if we'd get a table. But after a few minutes they said they had a table. Cozy couch seating on one end. Dim lighting gives it this intimate atmosphere and the interior is beautiful with the chandeliers all over. The complimentary bread is really fresh and quite a big some shaped loaf cut into wedges. Warm bread came with butter and a spread. Very good! The Maine crab ravioli was delicate and flavorful. The squash soup came with a puffed croissant like bread baked on top of the bowl. Looked very fancy! The soup itself along with this amazing bread tasted almost like dessert! Very rich and creamy. We were quite full just from the bread and appetizers, so when the entrees came we just ate a little. I ordered the salmon which was nice tender light flavorful and came with mushrooms and squash. The hubs ordered the beef tenderloin pizza which was a thin crust pizza and he liked it although he ate only two slices of the six. Lots of leftovers which the packed nicely in boxes and brought in a bag to go. Overall great experience! read more

Mistral - Bread - French Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Came here with a group of friends and got to try out a variety of dishes and dessert. Personal favorite dishes of mine were the maine crab ravioli (very light, to the point, oceaney, in a fresh in-season tomato juice broth), and the foie gras brioche with duck confit (awesome umami, great slap in the face flavors, and very comforting). For dessert, we had ordered the chocolate torte, creme brulee, blueberry tart, and lemon/mango sorbet. The desserts were all very solid but my personal favorite was the creme brulee (loved the custardy creamy richness, and the taste of real vanilla beans). Had a good time! read more

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Tonight my my husband and i went on a date. We were heated immediately at the door by someone that took our coats. We were seated. Our fuss came quickly. We were checked on often without it feeling overbearing. We ordered the scallop special, roasted duck, margarita pizza and the halibut dinner. Editing was flavorful. The restaurant was quiet when we arrived but increased in noise as time got closer to 8. Seating was tight but not enough for us to bump others. Great for a date night. We lucked out and found parking across the street. read more

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The service was exceptional, but the food left something to be desired. Tucked away in a corner, unassuming entrance, Mistral provides an elegant ambiance when you enter the establishment. I would recommend this place if you enjoy French fare, it certainly does a good job. read more

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Always an exceptional experience at Mistral, despite being open for so many years. But they really took it to the next level with our visit celebrating my wife's and my 20th anniversary. The food and service was exceptional as always. We got the foie gras and peach/goat cheese salad apps, with duck and salmon for mains. All delicious and perfectly timed delivery to the table. But what really made it was that every single server knew it was our anniversary. They wrote happy anniversary on our dessert (normal for good restaurants), but I was floored that they also printed it on our menus!! Never seen that before, and it was a touch going really above and beyond to make us feel special Awesome place, awesome night read more

Mistral - Custom celebration menu! - French Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

We had a nice time. Food was good, par for the course. Service was excellent. The restaurant is very spacious and elegantly charmed. read more

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For me, this is a guaranteed excellent meal. This was our birthday and anniversary dinner restaurant for years, like 15 years! But somehow we stopped coming- hadn't been in many years. Decided we were way over due so back we came. It was as wonderful as we remembered. A beautiful dining room with tall windows, gorgeous, comfortable seating. The servers are all professional and provide great service in a friendly, welcoming manner. The tuna appetizer is amazingly fresh and perfectly balanced. I also love the mussels but couldn't get all my faves! The manager heard we had been long time patrons and were back again, he stopped by our table. A nice touch. We had the profiteroles for dessert. Delicious as remembered. There is weekend valet parking but we opted for a nearby garage and a short walk. Happy to be back! read more

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Food is exceptional. Truly fantastic, that's not hyperbole. Great experience to start the night before the Boston Pops holiday concert. Service was also fantastic. It's not an inexpensive meal, but worth it and more! A true dining experience, not just a meal. read more

I went to Paris twice this year and had been missing escargot so much so when I had a chance to dine out with my friends, it was a no brainer to choose this restaurant as one of the reviews said they have the best Escagot in Boston. First of all, in term of the atmosphere, it was beautiful! The restaurant is gorgeous, and classic. There was construction in front of the restaurant so we couldn't see the beautiful architecture at the front door, but overall I love the vibes! The service was top notch!! Our server was friendly and attentive! A friend of mine spilled red wine on her white dress, and when she was trying to deal with it, a staff came over and asked if she needed help and then gave her the stain remover specifically to treat wine stain. That worked wonder and my friend was very happy!! I had the escargot which was as good as my Paris version. The bread was so good! Great start for a French dinner! I personally had the Cornish hen and it was amazing!! We had a side order of mushroom and I loved it so much!!! As you see on the picture, there was 2 types of lamb that we ordered - the lamb rack and the boneless one. That was because at first my friend ordered the boneless one which wasn't what she expected and the restaurant did everything to make it right!! The manager was very nice and professional! He remembered my friend who went there for dinner a couple weeks ago! She wasn't a regular customer just happened to dine in there a couple weeks before our dinner. That showed how much he cares about the guests that come. read more

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The food was absolutely delicious Wonderful Dover soul over spinach with red onions We also had the ravioli and a seafood broth that we saved with a spoon They were so kind and brought out two desserts on the house, gluten-free , chocolate, sorbet, and crème brûlée The server and manager were very kind and attentive ! read more

It's slightly more upscale here with fancy wine lists and a more mature vibe. Great for celebratory dinners and bigger groups The food is spot on (and not salty)!!! We started with the foie gras parfait served with mini brioche and apple butter. The escargot is super yum too - use the comp bread to dip in the wine & garlic butter sauce. Can't go wrong with these two To balance out all the richness, we got the market greens. Loved the simple dijon/herb vinaigrette dressing and picked mushrooms. The duck is a MUST! Perfectly roasted and just so tender. It's served on top of a gorgeous wild mushroom risotto of my dreams Keep in mind the entree portions are huge. The pictured duck (and salad) is a single order split into two and it was honestly a lot. Kinda expensive on paper but it rly isn't once you see the food. foie gras parfait $28* garlic butter escargot $20* market greens $17 roasted duck $49* 요즘 프렌치에 꽂힌듯 보스턴에서 먹었던 프랜치는 다 추천할만함. 저번에 갔던 Aquitaine은 비스트로 스타일이고 Mistral은 좀더 고급스러운 다이닝 느낌이다. 분위기가 차분해서 기념일에 오기도 좋고 가족이랑 와도 굳! 음식도 완전 만족스럽다 적당히 느끼하고 안짬!!! 클래식하게 시켰으니까 이대로 먹으면 될것 같구..... 특히 오리!! 완전 촉촉하고 맛있고 같이 나온 버섯 리조또가 존맛 앙트레는 양이 엄청 많으니까 2명당 1디쉬 시켜서 나눠 먹으면 된다. 사진에 나온 오리랑 샐러드는 1인분을 2개로 나눠준 양이다!! read more

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Food and ambiance was fantastic. However the waiters rushed the service and did not allow us to truly enjoy our meal. For example, whilst I ate my escargot, servers came by multiple times to check if my plate was ready to be taken, while I was eating. I know this because they asked as much and also because they took my partner's plate during this time. Our waiter was fair however a bit stern, especially when we asked for recommendations on dishes and menu specials. This rigidness was not exclusive to the wait staff - it also included the hostesses. It is a shame because we truly enjoyed the food but for this price, we should not feel rushed or unwelcome. Very unfortunate but will not be returning EDIT: The GM, Charles, reached out in response to this review. We had a pleasant conversation surrounding our dining experience and that the above situation had been addressed with the staff. This was extremely professional and classy of Charles to do and it is greatly appreciated. Because of this, I have updated my review from 3 stars to 4 stars overall. We look forward to giving Mistral another try some time in the future. read more

Mistral - Classic Escargots, Burgundy Style - French Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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The best food in Boston hands down my only choice for the perfect dining experience- always consistently great food from sitting at the bar with Jose and the other super friendly bartenders for cocktails & apps or dinner or fining at a table with the impeccable service and cuisine- ever want to impress anyone or just have the best food in Boston- go to Mistral - I have since it opened read more

Downgrading due to recent experience with food, noise, and service. We came back for a post-graduation dinner and the place was jammed, noisy, hard to move in between the tables only to find that our party of 8, big people, were seating at a six-top with two extra chairs jammed in. That's straight not OK for a restaurant of this class and prices. The service was OK, the rack of lamb undercooked in two instances, but those fairly major flaws aside, it was pretty good. But restaurants are all about trust and I can longer trust this place to deliver a first-class experience. read more

Our 3rd time here, and we love the vibe just as much as always! The atmosphere is warm and inviting, perfect for a relaxed evening. We tried the pizza, salmon, and crab ravioli--while everything was great, I absolutely loved the salmon! They also have a fantastic wine collection, and the service was excellent. For dessert, we had the chocolate profiterole with pistachio ice cream--it could have been better. Overall, good experience! read more

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The service was wonderful. The waiter was funny and attentive. The crab ravioli soup as an appetizer were so good - full of flavor and the serving was the perfect size. I had the halibut with polenta and mixed summer vegetables. Delicious. For dessert I chose crème brule and I was glad I did. It was served with 3 raspberries and a glazed cookie on-top. It was delicious! It was a Tuesday night and the restaurant was full! I would recommend! We had a wonderful time at Mistral. read more

Beautiful dining room, stellar service, and amazing food Complimentary bread was awesome. Much better then the bread that you have to pay for at other restaurants. Come with butter and a garlic spread. Crunchy outside and soft inside 5/5 Chilled Corn Soup with Jumbo Lump Crab- Delicious. Some.of the best corn soup Ive had. Not to thick or thin. Just perfect. Very freshing with a delicate sweet forward taste and some savoryness. Good amount of super fresh crab as well 5/5 Roast Rack of Colorado Lamb- high quality lamb perfectly cooked. Very tender and full of flavor. Sauce is very rich and delicious. Vegetables on side are awesome too. Worth the $98. 5/5 Blueberry tart- this was good. Wish there was a bit more tartness with the blueberries. Nothing mind-blowing, but a nice way to end dinner. 4/5 I will come here about and suggest if you haven't to defiantly give this place a shot 5/5! read more

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The ambiance was delightful, food was delicious and a great experience. Service was very knowledgeable as well. Would highly recommend! read more

Mistral - Seared Foie Gras w/ Confit of Duck in Brioche, Wisconsin Dried Cherry Gastrique, French Onion Soup - French Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Still one of the best restaurants in Boston. They always deliver on the service and the food quality is excellent.

Not for the vegetarian diner. Minimal options to be expected at a French restaurant however for the price tag, I expected the vegetarian options to taste good. The linguine was one of the most disappointing dishes as well as the portobello appetizer. I had to take it home and completely rework it because it had no flavor. I would recommend consulting a vegetarian person and reworking all the vegetarian dishes read more

Highly recommend making a reservation as they are always pretty packed. This is starting to be our anniversary spot. We always have a very enjoyable experience and excellent service here. For appetizers- - Parfait of Hudson Valley Foie Gras (the jam is seasonal, today was mandarin orange), between the 2 Foie Gras on the menu, this is still our favorite. If you like it more spreadable, then this is for you - Classic Escargot burgundy style with red wine & garlic butter, this was very tender and the garlic sauce makes a great dipping sauce for the bread given at beginning Entrée- - Pan Roasted East Coast Halibut with seafood paella risotto with tiny clams, I get this one almost every time we come. The halibut is fresh and not overcooked, the paella is very flavorful and plenty of seafood - Pan Roasted Cornish Game Hen is moist and not dry. Very large portion. Enough for 2 (if you eat the bread given and ordered appetizers) When it came time for dessert, we were tempted but was way too full. We told our server next time. But he was so sweet and brought us out a light sorbet dessert anyways. He said he couldn't let us celebrate our anniversary without a dessert! He knew we were full so he picked a sorbet for us. That's above and beyond! Rarely get this level of thoughtful and caring service anymore. Very attentive throughout our meal. Next time we come, we'll be sure to ask for Leni again! read more

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Lovely place, great atmosphere. Food is great! I tried the duck and it was delicious. Pizza is a must try, very different than the regular pizzas. The staff were very warm and helpful and guided us well. We ordered the easy sway for drinks, it wasn't too great, but in the non alcoholic options, this one seemed the best. We ordered the beef tenderloin pizza, the thin crust was lovely and truffle oil added richness to it. The beef on top was well cooked and tasted great. For entree we ordered the roasted duck and it didn't disappoint. It was well cooked with the skin on which made it crispier. The risotto base tasted great too. read more

Solid 4 star rating from me. Was here recently celebrating my friends birthday. Really good food. Service was top notch. Great place for a special occasion. read more

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