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L'Espalier Review
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L'Espalier 
$$$$, French, Back Bay
User Rating: ***** 4.8
Fodor's Review:
From sole with black truffles to foie gras with quince, chef-owner Frank McClelland's masterpieces are every bit as impeccable and elegant as the Victorian town house in which they are served. You can skip the opulent menu by choosing a prix-fixe tasting, such as the innovative and flat-out fabulous vegetarian degustation, or try the Saturday-afternoon tea, one of the city's hidden treasures, for bite-size sandwiches with flair. With two fireplaces and subtle decor in earthy colors, this is known as one of Boston's most romantic places, with consistently reliable service and cuisine.
Member Reviews & Ratings:
Outstanding
Posted by dj55 from Boston, MA on 2/18/08
Feb 2008: My wife and I experienced the Chef's Journey tasting menu ($175 each without wine pairings). Overall, the savory courses were amongst the best meals we've had - perhaps as good as meals we've had at Per Se in NYC and L'Atelier Joel Robuchon in Paris. The ingredients were seasonal and of the highest quality, making use of black truffles, a variety of different caviars, and what was easily the best seared foie gras that we've had. The pastry courses, however, were a major disappointment, especially for a French restaurant. (NB: we had gone to afternoon tea at L'Espalier in January 2008, and the pastries at that visit were similarly disappointing.) Service and atmosphere were very good.RATING: 4.8
A memorable experience
Posted by BKC1997 from New York City on 2/12/07
Food was excellent, dinner for 2 was $300 (including $85 wine), but well worth it, as all aspects - food to service - were first rateRATING: 4.8
INFO
- Address: 30 Gloucester St., Back Bay, Boston, MA
- Phone: 617/262-3023
- Keep in mind: Reservations essential.
- Credit Cards: AE, D, DC, MC, V
- Closed: Closed Sun. No lunch
- Metro: Hynes/ICA
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