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223 Columbus Ave
Boston, MA 02116

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(617) 867-9300
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Mistral - Boston, MA
Mistral - Boston, MA
Mistral - Boston, MA
Mistral - Boston, MA
Mistral - Boston, MA
Mistral - Boston, MA
Mistral - Boston, MA
Mistral - Boston, MA
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Best

One of the best meals of my LIFE was at Mistral... a former office holiday dinner in the wine room. But that is not what this review is about. This review is about the best meal o...

Worst

My boyfriend and I went here for a romantic dinner. It was a total disappointment from start to finish. The valet service was nice, however. We ordered our dinner and literally...

Restaurant Week---Still the BEST! 8/10/2007

My partner introduced me to Mistral last year and we have eaten there twice and we had our last visit there at the start of Restaurant week, Monday August 6 and what a great start it was! Mistral truly gives back to their customers and attempts to gain new ones as they do not cut corners and serve cheap and petite portions as many of their counterparts do. I had the Roast Chicken and my partner had the Salmon. Both were outstanding and nice portions. My Ceasar salad was the best that I have ever tasted, the dressing was not overpowering as so many are. The chocolate Mousse and the baked fruit crisp were also outstanding. Mistral knows how to give back and this is why loyal customers continue to return when it is not Restaurant week! Service A+ as always. Pros: MISTRAL DOES NOT SKIMP OUT ON RESTAURANT WEEK, AS THEY REWARD LOYAL CUSTOMERS AND SURELY GAIN NEW ONES! Cons: NONE more

Posh restaurant with great food. 7/20/2007

My husband and I went here for our anniversary dinner after hearing and reading reviews of this place. The restaurant itself is beautifully decorated, giving it a romantic and chic feel once you walk in. Our seats were not great, we were seated right in the corner where the wait staffs went to prepare tables and such - try to avoid this seat! We ordered the tuna tartare as an appetizer, I am a sushi lover and I have to say, that is a great dish - the sushi was very fresh. I ordered the duck and my husband order the steak. The portions were huge, my duck dish was literally half a duck. The breast was a bit dry but the drumstick was perfect. It has a sweet tang on the skin which helped with the gamey-ness of the duck however, I would not recommend this dish. On the other hand, my husband had the steak. The steak was cooked perfectly and the horseradish whipped potato was a perfect compliment to the dish. I'd have to say though, that other places we've been to such as Morton's, Capital Grill, Abe and Louie and etc. have better steak. Oh yes, we also had the creme brulee for dessert, it was creamy and the side fruit dish reminded us of a Hawaii trip we did. Overall, the experience was good despite not great service you would expect from a place like this. Definitely a place you should try once and make up their own decisions. I would not go back however since like I said, there are way better restaurants out there. Pros: Good food, romantic and chic ambience Cons: Service wasn't top notch more

Posh restaurant with great food. 7/20/2007

My husband and I went here for our anniversary dinner after hearing and reading reviews of this place. The restaurant itself is beautifully decorated, giving it a romantic and chic feel once you walk in. Our seats were not great, we were seated right in the corner where the wait staffs went to prepare tables and such - try to avoid this seat! We ordered the tuna tartare as an appetizer, I am a sushi lover and I have to say, that is a great dish - the sushi was very fresh. I ordered the duck and my husband order the steak. The portions were huge, my duck dish was literally half a duck. The breast was a bit dry but the drumstick was perfect. It has a sweet tang on the skin which helped with the gamey-ness of the duck however, I would not recommend this dish. On the other hand, my husband had the steak. The steak was cooked perfectly and the horseradish whipped potato was a perfect compliment to the dish. I'd have to say though, that other places we've been to such as Morton's, Capital Grill, Abe and Louie and etc. have better steak. Oh yes, we also had the creme brulee for dessert, it was creamy and the side fruit dish reminded us of a Hawaii trip we did. Overall, the experience was good despite not great service you would expect from a place like this. Definitely a place you should try once and make up their own decisions. I would not go back however since like I said, there are way better restaurants out there. Pros: Good food, romantic and chic ambience Cons: Service wasn't top notch more

Great Place 7/7/2007

My employer had our Christmas party here in a private room with an open bar and three course meal that was impeccable. However, after the boss left a female manager was quite rude and kicked us all out of the restaurant. I loved the food so much I have been back twice since the Christmas party and my boyfriend and I absolutely love the food and the service! It is a wonderful restaurant that is absolutely worth the price. I had the beef tenderloin and my boyfriend had the duck which were both decadent choices. The waiter was very attentive and made us feel right at home. If you want to avoid the noise, make a reservation for early evening. Pros: Food, Service, Ambience Cons: Rude Female Manager more

Great Place 7/7/2007

My employer had our Christmas party here in a private room with an open bar and three course meal that was impeccable. However, after the boss left a female manager was quite rude and kicked us all out of the restaurant. I loved the food so much I have been back twice since the Christmas party and my boyfriend and I absolutely love the food and the service! It is a wonderful restaurant that is absolutely worth the price. I had the beef tenderloin and my boyfriend had the duck which were both decadent choices. The waiter was very attentive and made us feel right at home. If you want to avoid the noise, make a reservation for early evening. Pros: Food, Service, Ambience Cons: Rude Female Manager more

One of the top places in Boston- if not the Northeast. D... 6/27/2007

One of the top places in Boston- if not the Northeast. Duck and foie gras is excellent. Love seasonal menus... more

One of the top places in Boston- if not the Northeast. D... 6/27/2007

One of the top places in Boston- if not the Northeast. Duck and foie gras is excellent. Love seasonal menus... more

One of the top places in Boston- if not the Northeast. D... 6/27/2007

ColinKelley Provided by Partner
One of the top places in Boston- if not the Northeast. Duck and foie gras is excellent. Love seasonal menus like this more

the tenderloin/mashed potato thin crust pizza is worth go... 6/25/2007

the tenderloin/mashed potato thin crust pizza is worth going in and of itself ... and the service is... more

the tenderloin/mashed potato thin crust pizza is worth go... 6/25/2007

the tenderloin/mashed potato thin crust pizza is worth going in and of itself ... and the service is... more

the tenderloin/mashed potato thin crust pizza is worth go... 6/25/2007

RobKim Provided by Partner
the tenderloin/mashed potato thin crust pizza is worth going in and of itself ... and the service is excellent. expensive though, so only a once in... more

Great dining experience! 12/20/2006

The restaurant had a great European feel to it! Great food (expect European portions), great ambiance, very good wine and martini list (try the pepper martini if you like cocktails with a kick) and the service was impeccable. Reservations highly recommended Pros: Food, ambiance, wine list, martinis and service Cons: Of course it's a little pricey more

Great dining experience! 12/20/2006

The restaurant had a great European feel to it! Great food (expect European portions), great ambiance, very good wine and martini list (try the pepper martini if you like cocktails with a kick) and the service was impeccable. Reservations highly recommended Pros: Food, ambiance, wine list, martinis and service Cons: Of course it's a little pricey more

wonderful atmosphere, cozy setting, good food and drinks 12/11/2006

The one thing that I love about Mistral is its setting. I came to this restaurant for dinner twice. Once during Restaurant Week (bar area is kind of loud, but is separated from the dining area) and another night out for a special anniversary. While this restaurant does not exceed my expectations, I thoroughly enjoyed the food and drinks. It's quite romantic, chic, dim lighting, cozy seating, and a kind waiting staff. I recommend this place with no hesitation, for a personal or professional meal or even a night out for drinks. Pros: atmosphere more

wonderful atmosphere, cozy setting, good food and drinks 12/11/2006

The one thing that I love about Mistral is its setting. I came to this restaurant for dinner twice. Once during Restaurant Week (bar area is kind of loud, but is separated from the dining area) and another night out for a special anniversary. While this restaurant does not exceed my expectations, I thoroughly enjoyed the food and drinks. It's quite romantic, chic, dim lighting, cozy seating, and a kind waiting staff. I recommend this place with no hesitation, for a personal or professional meal or even a night out for drinks. Pros: atmosphere more

Mistral..an intimate must 11/21/2006

My fiance and I had dinner here for a very special occasion; his25th birthday. We loved it. I was really happy that I chose Mistral and that everything went well. Our service was excellent! We were seated promptly. I had made reservations so I guess that helped. Our waiter was so nice; very professional and accomodating. He recommended the filet mignon and duck and we're so glad we listened to him. They were delicious, tasty, out of this world! The place itself is very pretty; nice ambience, romantic, excellent location. Mistral is open late so that is also excellent. We weren't rushed out at all. It was such a great experience for us, we already made a reservation for next weekend! Pros: Service, Ambience,Menu Cons: Zero more

Mistral..an intimate must 11/21/2006

My fiance and I had dinner here for a very special occasion; his25th birthday. We loved it. I was really happy that I chose Mistral and that everything went well. Our service was excellent! We were seated promptly. I had made reservations so I guess that helped. Our waiter was so nice; very professional and accomodating. He recommended the filet mignon and duck and we're so glad we listened to him. They were delicious, tasty, out of this world! The place itself is very pretty; nice ambience, romantic, excellent location. Mistral is open late so that is also excellent. We weren't rushed out at all. It was such a great experience for us, we already made a reservation for next weekend! Pros: Service, Ambience,Menu Cons: Zero more

Delicious, but I'm glad it was on someone else's corporate account 11/20/2006

Centrally located. I thought the appetizers were great--delicious pizza and brie on toast. The entree portions are very large, so you won't go home hungry. Desserts were okay. Overall, good food, but probably not entirely worth the money. The service is great. more

Delicious, but I'm glad it was on someone else's corporate account 11/20/2006

Centrally located. I thought the appetizers were great--delicious pizza and brie on toast. The entree portions are very large, so you won't go home hungry. Desserts were okay. Overall, good food, but probably not entirely worth the money. The service is great. more

Good food, nice decor but VERY LOUD 11/19/2006

I don't know if it is the high ceilings or the lack of fabric on the wall or floors but the noise in there is terrible. I wouldn't suggest this place for a first date or a night out with people you haven't seen in a while because you won't be able to hear them talk. HOWEVER, the food is as excellent as it should be for the price of it, and the staff is very attentive. Pros: Excellent food, good services Cons: Very Expensive, very loud more
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Editorial
  • The Scene
    Mistral is as much a place to dine as a place to preen. The bar area is such a hot spot that well-dressed locals hover just to be in on the action. The overall look is...

  • 1/10/2007 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Monday To Thursday From 05:30 PM To 10:00 PM Friday To Saturday From 05:30 PM To 11:00 PM Sunday From 05:30 PM To 10:00 PM
  • Payments: Master Card, Discover, Visa, American Express, Diner's Club
  • Neighborhoods: Downtown, Central
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