La Voile La Voile
Prudential Center
261 Newbury St. (Gloucester St.)
Boston, MA 02116
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Cuisine: Provençal / Bistro
Head to Cannes by way of Newbury Street via this authentic bistro.
Openings: Lunch & Dinner daily

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La Voile, Boston, MA


La Voile Restaurant Review:


About the restaurant: Charmante. Authentique. Délicieux. That this French bistro could possibly have made its way from its former home of Cannes to the Back Bay --- to the hub of overpriced pretension that is Newbury Street, no less --- is hard for local foodies to grasp. But they have --- returning to the classically handsome yet simple place again and again to experience Provençal cuisine that’s absolutely --- no better phrase for it --- comme il faut.

Food & Drinks: Among the biggest smashes: Le “claquos” (a sampling of aged cheeses from France), foie gras and escargots, which all pair well with a bottle of Riesling. Entrées strike a nice balance between richness and delicacy. For example, the Le Homard offers a duo of seared scallops with lobster served atop sweet English pea risotto finished with a rich lobster sauce. Looking for something lighter? Try the whole grilled sea bass with vegetables. Other standouts include a grilled rib-eye steak frites, rack of lamb and whole roasted chicken for two. Round off your meal with crème brûlée or the upside-down apple tart served with vanilla ice cream. Service is seasoned and prices relatively reasonable.