I was in Boston for a conference a couple of weeks ago and I had decided to come to tripadvisor to do a little research to see which restaurants I may like to try. Based on the reviews, my wife and I decided to try L' Espalier one night. We made reservations ahead of time for a Thursday night. When... more

excellent restaurant. Flavor combinations, atmospheres, services. Very expensive though. But, is it truely French??? more

L'Espalier aspires to regional and national excellence, with prices to match, but failed to deliver at that level. The food and service are generally great, but for $200+ per person they should be absolutely exceptional. They are not. The restaurant has an elegant and formal atmosphere. The division into several smaller rooms was a nice touch to break up the... more

Best cheeses; boring atmosphere more

The lunch fixe-prix is now $40, and after wine, water, coffee, and perhaps an a la carte cheese course, your bill will probably be about $100 per person for lunch. You'll not walk out hungry, but the wow! factor was the bill, not the food (or excellent service). In these recessionary times, best recommended for people with more money than... more

Way over-rated. Like several Boston restaurants living on past reputations and located in undistinguished new digs, L'Espalier was a big disappointment. We went for a special birthday. The dining room is surprisingly bland. We were initially led to the wrong table (where another party was seated) and then stood while the staff figured out where to seat us. While our... more

Absolutely wonderful food. When you want to splurge and have a fantastic meal, this is the place! more

great lunch express & spectacular view & modern decor more

Just perfect. more