Mistral
Boston, MA 02116
Phone: (617) 867-9300
Fax: (617) 351-2601
- Price:
- $$$$
- Cross Street:
- Berkeley Street
- Best of Citysearch:
- Fine Dining 2004
- Hours:
- Mon-Wed 5pm-12am, Thu-Sat 5pm-12:30am, Sun 5pm-11pm
Editorial Review for Mistral – by Citysearch Staff
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 modernist-Provencal with some carefully-crafted wall patches worked in amid towering, arched windows. Though huge, the space--flowingly divided into bar, cafe and restaurant--is oddly intimate. Stylish servers try to not let the commotion overwhelm them.
The Food
The exceptionally modern menu incorporates a plethora of high-end ingredients (boutique lettuces, truffles, forest mushrooms). Among starters, fresh brioche is stuffed with morsels of seared foie gras and confit of duck, all covered in a reduction of Wisconsin cherries. Entrees feature high-end fish and game like Dover sole, Cornish game hen and Colorado lamb. Thin-crust pizzas (typical variety: beef tenderloin, mashed potato and white truffle oil) prove popular for sharing at the bar.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoDue to high noise levels, it's wise for those enjoying a romantic rendezvous to ask for a table far to the side.
The ExtrasDinner is served until 11pm, but weekend latecomers shouldn't fret--a late-night menu is available on Fridays and Saturdays until 11:30pm.
ParkingSpaces are hard to come by in this neighborhood--fork over $13 for the valet service.
User Reviews for Mistral
07/10/2008 Posted by quincycat810
I live right down the street from Mistral and have been going there for years. The food is excellent (love the fois gras appetizer), the atmosphere is terrific...however, the service at the bar is absolutely unbearable. I went there this past weekend with my boyfriend and we were pleasantly surprised to see it was quiet at the bar. Most likely because it was a holiday weekend. I swear, we sat at the bar and waited at least 10 minutes for someone...anyone to acknowledge us!!!!!! We just wanted to order a cocktail. Probably several. You would think that one of the 2 bartenders could have even addressed us. I don't know, perhaps with a "I'll be right with you." I mean really. IHow rude. Isn't that how they make their money? through tips? Needless to say, we walked out and gave our money to another establishment who actually was courteous and acknowledged us upon sitting down. Get it together. The place may be busy with the folks driving in from the suburbs because they've heard great things but you should also pay attention to the regular neighborhood customers who would probably frequent it more than when we can get a babysitter and head into town. I will say, that when we are looking a place to go and have a nice bottle of wine or meet friends out for drinks, it will not be at Mistral. Dinner with a reservation, perhaps someday when I get the anger out of my system for how we were treated. There are many other good options all within an arms reach.
Pros: Food is consistently good
Cons: service is poor at bar and sitting in the lounge
05/22/2008 Posted by foodiegirl31
Aside from the random hostess or clientele that may seem to look you up and down, this place gets it right on all fronts. From their amazing ambience to their tenderloin pizza to their mini ice cream sandwiches, this place knows what they are doing. Their service is just about top notch and their management staff is wonderful. Either make reservations or expect to wait for a seat in the bar but either way it is worth it.
Pros: Ambience, food, service
Cons: Long wait, price
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