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Mistral

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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
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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...

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. Pros: Excellent food, good services Cons: Very Expensive, very loud more
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Boston's Best for Fine Dining. 11/12/2006

Mistral is a place where you can't go wrong. The food is excellent (duck is a particular specialty), the service is always refined, and the ambience is perfectly complimentary. Pros: The Food Cons: Hard to get a Reservation more
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Boston's Best for Fine Dining. 11/12/2006

Mistral is a place where you can't go wrong. The food is excellent (duck is a particular specialty), the service is always refined, and the ambience is perfectly complimentary. Pros: The Food Cons: Hard to get a Reservation more
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Exquisite. 11/7/2006

My best friends took me out to Mistral for my birthday and we were treated like princesses. I ordered the french onion soup and the salmon entree, and both were delicious. I was treated to a free chocolate torte for my special day and our waitor was the friendliest, most attentive waiter I've ever had anywhere in Boston. Service was comparable to top-notch restaurants like Emeril's. I would definitely come back. Pros: Food, Service, Ambience more
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Exquisite. 11/7/2006

My best friends took me out to Mistral for my birthday and we were treated like princesses. I ordered the french onion soup and the salmon entree, and both were delicious. I was treated to a free chocolate torte for my special day and our waitor was the friendliest, most attentive waiter I've ever had anywhere in Boston. Service was comparable to top-notch restaurants like Emeril's. I would definitely come back. Pros: Food, Service, Ambience more
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Best restaurant in boston 9/28/2006

I took my bf here for his b day last weekend and we enjoyed every part of the meal. I have been to almost all the top restaurants in the greater boston area and this is by far the best one i've gone to. the duck/foie gras appetizer, duck/risotto entree, and steak pizza were all fabulous AND HUGE PORTIONS which was a big surprise to us. that same weekend i went to 3 other fancy resaurants, where i paid twice as much and was served 1/4 of what I got a mistral! more
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Best restaurant in boston 9/28/2006

I took my bf here for his b day last weekend and we enjoyed every part of the meal. I have been to almost all the top restaurants in the greater boston area and this is by far the best one i've gone to. the duck/foie gras appetizer, duck/risotto entree, and steak pizza were all fabulous AND HUGE PORTIONS which was a big surprise to us. that same weekend i went to 3 other fancy resaurants, where i paid twice as much and was served 1/4 of what I got a mistral! more
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Cypresses stink 9/17/2006

The food was OK, the service professional. But the decorative cypresses stank, so much so that we had to ask to be reseated. Airconditioning was blowing in our face. Overall: not good enough for the price you pay. Pros: waiter Cons: ambience more
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Cypresses stink 9/17/2006

The food was OK, the service professional. But the decorative cypresses stank, so much so that we had to ask to be reseated. Airconditioning was blowing in our face. Overall: not good enough for the price you pay. Pros: waiter Cons: ambience more
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Great restaurant!! 8/27/2006

We went here for restaurant week, and im so glad we did! I can see why its so many peoples favorite restaurant, and it was a great deal during restaurant week! the appetizers, meals, and desserts were outstanding for both me and my boyfriend, though i could barely eat the dessert! it was a little loud, but the service was great and food was delicious. normally pricey but a steal during this week! Pros: great food! Cons: loud atmosphere more
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Great restaurant!! 8/27/2006

We went here for restaurant week, and im so glad we did! I can see why its so many peoples favorite restaurant, and it was a great deal during restaurant week! the appetizers, meals, and desserts were outstanding for both me and my boyfriend, though i could barely eat the dessert! it was a little loud, but the service was great and food was delicious. normally pricey but a steal during this week! Pros: great food! Cons: loud atmosphere more
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Stuffy and suited only for expense account crowd 8/21/2006

I was served a steak that could only be described as shoe leather. When I spoke to the server he asked me to cut into the middle to demonstrate that I was ignorant of "medium rare". Later he showed the steak to his floor manger to confirm my ignorance. Finally they sent out a steak that had only been seared briefly and was still cold in the middle. This time the manager came over to the table and stated "obviously we disagree on the definition of medium rare steak. This type of condescending attitude prevails here. By the way, the wine list is totally overpriced with nothing under $40. My companions found their dinners to be fair to good. Overall we rated this restaurant as overpriced and self impressed. You can do much better in Boston than Mistral. Pros: Great if you want to impress your client with your bountiful wallet Cons: Stuffy and condescending more
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Stuffy and suited only for expense account crowd 8/21/2006

I was served a steak that could only be described as shoe leather. When I spoke to the server he asked me to cut into the middle to demonstrate that I was ignorant of ""medium rare"". Later he showed the steak to his floor manger to confirm my ignorance. Finally they sent out a steak that had only been seared briefly and was still cold in the middle. This time the manager came over to the table and stated ""obviously we disagree on the definition of medium rare steak. This type of condescending attitude prevails here. By the way, the wine list is totally overpriced with nothing under $40. My companions found their dinners to be fair to good. Overall we rated this restaurant as overpriced and self impressed. You can do much better in Boston than Mistral. Pros: Great if you want to impress your client with your bountiful wallet Cons: Stuffy and condescending more
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Go early to enjoy a quite meal. Go late for the scene. 8/4/2006

Truly great cuisine married with attentive but not overweening service. For a romantic and delicious dinner, go early, before it gets busy. The booth seating is extremely comfortable - request it. For those interested in seeing and beeing seen, later is better. Pros: Inventive yet accessible menu. more
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Go early to enjoy a quite meal. Go late for the scene. 8/4/2006

Truly great cuisine married with attentive but not overweening service. For a romantic and delicious dinner, go early, before it gets busy. The booth seating is extremely comfortable - request it. For those interested in seeing and beeing seen, later is better. Pros: Inventive yet accessible menu. Cons: None more
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Great food, hip & romantic atmosphere 7/4/2006

We went to Mistral for a special occasion, and it was such a treat. The food was truly amazing, the service was excellent, the atmopshere was dark and lively and romantic -- perfect for the occasion. I had been wanting to try this place for a long time, and it did not disappoint. Pros: food, service, ambience Cons: none more
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Great food, hip & romantic atmosphere 7/4/2006

We went to Mistral for a special occasion, and it was such a treat. The food was truly amazing, the service was excellent, the atmopshere was dark and lively and romantic -- perfect for the occasion. I had been wanting to try this place for a long time, and it did not disappoint. Pros: food, service, ambience more
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Best French food 6/7/2006

I went to Mistral on my birthday and it was a memorable treat. Everything including seating, staff courtesy, food quality and atmosphere was absolutely perfect. I enjoyed the tenderloin , chocolate sorbet and fish..Recommend it to anyone on their special occasion. more
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Best French food 6/7/2006

I went to Mistral on my birthday and it was a memorable treat. Everything including seating, staff courtesy, food quality and atmosphere was absolutely perfect. I enjoyed the tenderloin , chocolate sorbet and fish..Recommend it to anyone on their special occasion. more
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My favorite restaurant for 5 years!!! 5/29/2006

Mistral is the best restaurant overall I have been to ever since I came to the U.S. which is 9 years now. I have lived in many places, but have spent my last 5 years in Boston, while still travelling to other places (N.Y., Las Vegas etc.). Mistral is my favorite restaurant. Out of all the times I have gone, there has not been one time that I have not been happy leaving the restaurant. Food, service, atmosphere, ambience, crowd, you name it, everything is simply great. I highly recommend it; Also, try going just for a drink and their famous pizza at the bar! Pros: Food/Service, Atmosphere, Everything 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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