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La Voile, Boston, MA

La Voile

4.7
4.7
5494 Reviews
$31 to $50
French

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 44 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
La Voile is an authentic French brasserie, opened in Cannes in 1947. After a few years under a new ownership, it relocated to Boston in 2007.
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:45 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:45 pm
  • Phone number
    (617) 587-4200
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Raphael Lambert
  • Catering
    La Volie would be delighted to cater your next event! lavoilecatering@gmail.com | 617-283.7001<br />Contact Jérôme Bergère
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Private party contact
    Jerome: (844) 241-2105
  • Neighbourhood
    Back Bay
  • Cross Street
    Fairfield / Gloucester
  • Parking details
    Near La Voile, The prudential parking garage.
  • Public transit
    Copley square or Hynes Convention Center on Green Line
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

What 5,494 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Greater Boston

    French

  • Boston

    Great for fine wines

  • Boston

    French

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Voile offers an authentic French dining experience in Boston, blending elegance with a cozy bistro vibe. Diners rave about its "fabulous food," "attentive service," and "wonderful ambience." Highlights include the exquisite foie gras and Dover sole. Despite occasional noise, it remains a beloved spot for special occasions and casual outings alike.

5,494 Reviews
  1. Guillermo

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was my first time at La Voile and I can happily say it has become my favorite restaurant in Boston. Great service and delicious food, everything was excellent.

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  2. Judy

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Holiday lunch menu at La Voile was superb. We enjoyed a velvety mushroom soup to start. The duck breast was tender and flavorful and highly recommended! Cream puffs finished a lovely lunch with just the right note of sweetness. There was a good crowd so slightly noisy but all in the spirit of this festive season.

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  3. Richard

    Greater Boston

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding French restaurant is one of my favorites in Boston. The food selection is excellent and there is a good wine list for a wide range of wine connoisseurs from beginners to experts. Highly recommended for a romantic dinner.

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  4. Elisabeth

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    43 reviews

    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is perfection and the staff are all welcoming.

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  5. Michele

    Greater Boston

    80 reviews

    5.0

    80 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I had a lovely quiet lunch at La Voile on Monday. We both had cream of mushroom soup, which was beyond amazing. I had moules frites. There was an abundance of mussels in a wonderful wine broth. My husband had a vegetable risotto, which he adored. For dessert we had a very nice chocolate mousse and cream puffs. La Voile is consistently excellent and we will be back.

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  6. Nicole

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious and the service was great! We have been before and will be back.

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  7. Marissa

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was excellent! Service was spot on. The Dover sole, escargot, even chicken (probably the best I’ve ever had) were all cooked to perfection. It’s such a cozy atmosphere and was the perfect place to dine before we went to a show. We even shared a great bottle of wine! I wish we had space for dessert but we were stuffed! Great visit!

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  8. Jim

    New York City

    24 reviews

    3.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    It kills me to write anything but a stellar review for La Voile - we have always loved La Voile for its authentic French bistro experience—ambience, menu, wines, all wonderful. However, for the second time in a row, we experienced poor service and cold food. During a birthday celebration after the Pops, we started with champagne and charcuterie, which was lovely. We felt our waiter hurried us into ordering our main courses. After a long wait, my lamb and my wife’s steak were cold, while our guests' mussels and soup were hot. The manager, who we love, was apologetic and insisted on a partial comp, although it was applied incorrectly. Despite its charm, the restaurant seems to be struggling with staffing, making the experience disappointing. Not sure we'll return soon. /jw

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  9. Jason

    VIP

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was a great meal - awesome wine list - great evening.

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  10. Kelley

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    16 reviews

    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was not as good as it has been in the past. Lobster and scallops were not very filling, very skimpy. Veal was good but not excellent. Disappointed.

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La Voile is rated 4.7 stars by 5494 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 44 times today
Google Map for La Voile

261 Newbury Street, Boston, MA 02116

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Fairfield / Gloucester
  • Neighbourhood
    Back Bay
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:45 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:45 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Near La Voile, The prudential parking garage.
  • Public transit
    Copley square or Hynes Convention Center on Green Line
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Raphael Lambert
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine
  • Phone number
    (617) 587-4200
  • Catering
    La Volie would be delighted to cater your next event! lavoilecatering@gmail.com | 617-283.7001<br />Contact Jérôme Bergère
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Private party contact
    Jerome: (844) 241-2105
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