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L'Espalier

774 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02199 (Back Bay)
(617) 262-3023
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Ranked #27 of 2,654 restaurants in Boston
Price range: $41 - $100
Cuisines: American, French, Continental, International
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Good for: Romance, Large groups, Doing business, Special occasions, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night
Dining style: Fine Dining
Neighborhood: Back Bay
Cross street: Fairfield St.
Transit: Copley Square T
Description: L'Espalier can be found at its new home on Boylston Street, adjacent to the Mandarin Oriental Hotel. L'Espalier is a culinary exploration, featuring sophisticated and modern New England-French cuisine, with an emphasis on artisanal and New England ingredients. **Please note we are not able to accept reservations for the Chef's Table, Wine Monday, or Cheese Tuesday on OpenTable.com.
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Reno, Nevada
Senior Contributor
36 reviews 36 reviews
17 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

A fantastic dining experience. I had made reservations months in advance in order to celebrate my daughter's graduate school graduation, so upon arrival, she was greeted by everyone with a 'Congratulations!' Everything from the intensely delicious appetizers through the incomparable cheese plate was perfectly prepared and presented. The ambiance is quite formal and the price tag is high, but for... More

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LA
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

Lovely six course dinner at L'Espalier. Every course was delicious and we choose the 4 part wine pairing with our dinner. The dining room is lovely and we had a table for two by the window. Great service, good vibe, and easy to talk to each other.

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New York City, New York
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27 reviews 27 reviews
19 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

This restaurant is one of my best memories during the weekend my boyfriend and I had in Boston. I had found it online and made a reservation there since most of the reviews were outstanding. And yes, it was outstanding! Let us start with the the impeccable service all night long, making sure our experience was to be the best.... More

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Doha, Qatar
Top Contributor
67 reviews 67 reviews
43 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2013 via mobile

Highly inventive, top quality produce, great wines and prices to match. On the occasion of our 10-yr wedding anniversary, we went for the whole 10-course extravaganza + wine pairings and it was flawless. Mast time we were there was 8 years ago and I must say that I like the new location better as it is less formal. Only slight... More

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Rockport, ME
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11 reviews 11 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2013

A year ago we dined at this restaurant and thought it was outstanding. I had been thinking about that experience for one year and was afraid that the next time it could not live up to my expectations. I was totally mistaken. It was even more rewarding this time. The service, atmosphere, food, and experience was "out of this world".

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Boston
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15 reviews 15 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

I am not a snob, but when I spend $650 on dinner for 4 (without wine) for a special 60th birthday dinner at an exquisite restaurant like this, I do not expect to see people loping through the dining room in jeans and pullovers. What a way to spoil the magic! Everything else was superb - the food, the service,... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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11 reviews 11 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

Great for couples. Very good service, great menu and will definitely go back. In Boston I would say its definitely one of the best restaurants if not the best.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 6, 2013 via mobile

I took my beautiful wife to Boston to celebrate her birthday and we booked a table at this fabulous place on the 27th March.. It was also the Resteraunts 35 th birthday and they compiled a tasting menu to die for... The service was impeccable, servers attentive & knowledgeable... The price of the evening, due to it being their birthday... More

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Boston, MA
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 6, 2013

I had the pleasure of dining t L'Espalier for my birthday dinner. We chose to do the Spring Degustation Menu with the Six wine pairings. This included: 2006 WESTPORT RIVERS, “CUVÉE RJR,” BRUT, WESTPORT, MA Butter poached Casco Bay lobster with sugar pumpkin mousse, Maine mussels, and red curry 2010 DOMAINE DE LA BERGERIE “LE CLOS DE LA GIRDARDIÈRE”, COTEAUX... More

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Mattapoisett, Massachusetts
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed March 29, 2013

Last week, on Friday, March 22, our family of 4 went in to celebrate one of our daughter's birthday. WE were given a nice table, as we had requested. I would say the food was good but not exceptional. I would recommend the chef to replace the sweetish, dessert-like offerings at the very beginning with something else, more savory rather... More

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