Deuxave

One of my favorite spots in Boston! Every visit is an exquisite experience. The drinks are uniquely simple, the food is outstanding, and the staff is wonderful. The ambiance, both inside and out, is beautiful. I've been here for both special occasions and casual bites, and each time has been wonderful. It's rare for a restaurant—especially in Boston—to maintain such high quality for over ten years, but this one is truly special. Duck is my go to. Seafood is always wonderful. Love the oyster selections. The carpaccio is a must, and I can never pass on the dessert. The tasting menu is definitely worth a try for a special experience.

Amazing! High end currant experience in Boston! We did the tasting menu and wine pairing and it was excellent. The service was amazing too! We celebrated our 10 year anniversary!

Deuxave came highly recommended, and it did not disappoint. The atmosphere is exactly what you would expect in a fine-dining restaurant, and the multi-course chef's tasting menu was both exciting and satisfying. The wine pairings were spot on as well. The only minor blemish on our experience was our server, who, while cordial and adequate, seemed to be phoning it in at times and would disappear for long periods (it's not a large restaurant). The restaurant itself still gets 5 stars, and it's highly recommended for anyone seeking a unique culinary experience in Boston.

We went there for a wedding anniversary. The good part is the service was excellent, the waitstaff attentive, and it was a nice experience. The bad part is the food was incredibly mediocre and the portions are all tapa sized, but not priced like a tapa. We ordered an heirloom salad ($26) appetizer, halibut ($44), and cappelletti ($38). The salad was super good (small), tasty, and we ordered it without the prosciutto as we wanted it vegetarian. The halibut was a piece that was think on one end and thin on the other end. The thin end was overcooked and dry. It appeared overcooked and dry to look and tasted overcooked and dry. The only option for a vegetarian meal is the pasta. You get 6 pieces of pasta for dinner that are a little larger than a tortellini. This means that each pasta is nearly $7. For this, it must be amazing. However, one of the pieces was dry and was probably cooked together with another piece. The taste on both was good, but in a pretty small window of conservative and not memorable. You get exactly one piece of bread - no more or more less. A 1L bottle of sparking water is $9. Bottom line is I left and went someone else and ordered more food. For the price I would either expect spectacular or larger sizes. Unimpressed by the cooking, taste, or portion. The service is excellent, location is nice, and the ambience is good.

This restaurant has to be one of my new favorites of all time. Walking in immediately everything about the atmosphere, design, and the smells made me assured in the choice of eating here. I got the duck with figs stuffed with foie gras mouses, absolutely exquisite. The savory sweet tangy mixture was outstanding I was practically scarfing it down. The service and wait times were great considering how busy they were. Even though it was busy the noise never got too loud it didn’t feel like I had to yell at the person I was eating with. Overall 10/10 I will be going often.

I chose this restaurant to have Thanksgiving dinner. My reservation was for 7pm. Due to them being busy, I wasn’t seated until 7:20pm; however, the staff was nice & accommodating. For the first course, I ordered the Heirloom Pumpkin & Lobster Bisque. I would’ve liked it to be a bit warmer, but the flavors were great. The second course was Traditional Misty Knoll Farm Turkey. This was an extremely filling meal & quite delicious. The turkey was served with gravy, stuffing, sweet potato mash, green bean casserole & cranberry sauce. The dessert I chose was the Pumpkin Mousse; which was awesome. I selected the wine pairing & each glass complimented the dishes well. There was dim lighting & the atmosphere was comfortable/pleasant. There is Valet parking available for $25 (cash) or $26 (card). Would recommend for a fine dining experience 🧡

More than satisfied! My husband and I were there. The welcome is more than warm. The people are nice, and the dishes are very delicious 🥰😍😍😍

Amazingly delicious! The wine paired perfectly with the food. I highly recommend going if you visit Boston!! Service was impeccable and every morsel was mouthwateringly delicious! If you haven't been, GO!!!!!

My Girlfriend and I went for our 6 months and were delighted with the service, attention to detail and overall experience. The wine list is expansive and full of option for everyone. The rolls were good. French onion soup was good but a little too much cheese for such a small bowl. Otherwise really good. I got the steak and my girlfriend got the pasta which she couldn't stop talking about post dinner. Even got a cute complimentary desert for our post meal celebration. Very much enjoyed.

Had a lovely birthday dinner at Deuxave. Their ambiance exudes casual elegance. The staff seemed professional and kind. They warmly greeted us and every time they explained the dishes, you could tell they were very proud of the dish they were serving. We got their seasonal tasting menu and were thoroughly impressed. My favorites were the roasted duck breast and homemade tortellini. The second we tried the tortellini, we knew it was the dish of the night. It was buzzing with rich creaminess inside but was perfectly complimented with the freshness of the roasted corn, red pepper & fresh pesto. We ended the night with their sticky toffee pudding with coffee ice-cream which was to die for. Would definitely come back in a heartbeat. Thank you for hosting such a wonderful meal & providing such lovely service.

Deuxave came highly recommended, and it did not disappoint. The atmosphere is exactly what you would expect in a fine-dining restaurant, and the multi-course chef's tasting menu was both exciting and satisfying. The wine pairings were spot on as well. The only minor blemish on our experience was our server, who, while cordial and adequate, seemed to be phoning it in at times and would disappear for long periods (it's not a large restaurant). The restaurant itself still gets 5 stars, and it's highly recommended for anyone seeking a unique culinary experience in Boston.

Better executed tasting menu, so upgrading to a 5 star. Service remained top tier as well. Look forward to coming back again

When I travel to a new city, I will always dine at a French restaurant or two To try their French onion soup. While I was very interested in trying this $26 bowl of French onion soup, I have to say that I was totally disappointed! First of all the stock of the soup was a reddish almost black color... Tasted strange and unappealing , not like a beef broth should taste but more like a gravy additive... The onions and cheese were almost nonexistent... Very disappointing experience for a $26 French onion soup! On a positive note, I would like to compliment our server who was very attentive and pleasant and the atmosphere is lovely.

This place is French in a good way. We were greeted warmly and seated by the large windows overlooking Mass Ave. The place exudes casual elegance -- candlelight, brick, the ubiquitous wine display. Magically, the waitstaff was there when you needed them and in the background when you did not. We dined on duck confit, scallops, and homemade tagliatelle. Ok, I think you could skip the tagliatelle but the server did warn us it was a "neighborhood" dish. All were well prepared and thoughtful. We enjoyed the combination of jicama with duck confit, and the watercress brought a freshness to the scallops. Would highly recommend trying the goat cheese and espresso cake. It seemed weird to us, but we found the combination delightful. This place has been here for years and appears to be going strong. We'll be back.

Classy dinner spot with romantic, low lit ambiance, huge arched windows, brick walls, a cozy fireplace, wine towers in glass and excellent service. They take your coat when you first get there and the server was attentive, friendly, and informative without being overbearing. We started with the foie gras, which was decadent but not worth getting again for the price point IMO. The star of the show was the duck breast. The duck was cooked a perfect med rare and I loved the savory farro risotto and mushrooms - a very umami forward pair. It was balanced by the spiced persimmon puree which was sweet, but the spices were a bit too strong, so I dipped sparingly. My partner had the bolognese which was good, but we both agreed the duck was better. All of the plating was beautiful and meticulously done. I had the recommended pinot pairing with the duck and was not very impressed. It tasted a bit hot, especially for a pinot and the nose was a bit funky. I don't think it was corked but it wasn't great, which surprised me given the wine list is enormous and pricey. To finish we got the chocolate souffle and it was hot, fluffy and rich. A classic that was well done and a good way to end our meal. Overall it was a lovely date night out. Not sure if I need to return but it's a nice place for a special occasion.

Holy mother of French Food. If you like French, this is it. One of the best dinning French experiences in Boston from food to service. It was our first time there and we took the waiters recommendation with no hesitation. All the food was superb and will be visiting again when the time is right. The ambience of the Resturaunt was quiet and elegant, must recommend for a date night!

Wonderful dinner without reservation for two sitting at the high table. We ordered the following.: Duck Liver Pâté* Toasted Sourdough Baguette Stone Fruit Chutney, Pickled Strawberry, Vanilla Poached Pears ~ 21 9 Hour French Onion Soup Slow Cooked Beef Broth, Bone Marrow Crouton Comté Cheese ~ 24 Seared Hudson Valley Foie Gras Foie-Glazed Éclair, Concord Grape Purée Cashew Tuille, Compressed Pear ~ 34 Apple Cider Glazed Pork Belly Apple Cabbage Slaw, Horseradish Citrus Dressing Smoked Honey Mustard Aioli ~ 25 Spiced Long Island Duck Breast* Pumpkin Spätzle, Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Wild Mushrooms Cranberry Ginger Puree, Sauce Robert ~ 49 Cast Iron Seared Prime New York Strip* Squash Pavé, Fall Mélange of Local Mushrooms, Brussel Sprouts, and Swiss Chard Honeynut Squash Purée ~ 65 All the dishes were delicious except the French onion soup, which had more beef taste than oni n. The foie gras melts in your mou h. The duck was juicy, not d . Overall, the service and the food was good except some dishes for overpriced. Not a place to come often but I don't think I will come back. again since I tried most of the dishes on the menu. I rather try another French resturant. restaurant

This is our second time here. Very classy and elegant restaurant. We came for the tasting menu. Everything was great. The oysters and scallops appetizers were my favorites. Pasta was also very creamy and fresh. Our table was a bit wobbly and they helped us change seats. The servers are friendly and professional. They are on the pricier end but would be a great choice for a special occasion.

Deuxave fell a little short of my high expectations (based on fabulous reviews by word of mouth). The aesthetic of this place is gorgeous- the brick walls, the roses and decor, and the lighting make for a very romantic feel. To start with, I tried the Holland Platinum Osetra caviar. The caviar was exquisite, very fresh and paired well with the additions they gave you. This was the best thing I ordered by a mile (and should be, at $139). I also ordered the lobster gnocchi fricassée- the gnocchi was too soft, the lobster was overcooked and rubbery, and the entire dish was bland. For dinner I ordered the tagliatelle "bolognaise" (veal and beef sauce) with truffles freshly shaved on top. I was not impressed with the pasta; it was not seasoned, the pasta was not cooked al dente, the dish was smallllll, and it tasted like a pasta dish I could've ordered anywhere else. The wine and the company were great, our table had a fun time, and the service was top notch. Memorable night, solid meal, but expected more for the prices. Just felt very underwhelmed with the food, and overwhelmed with the bill; probably would not return unless it for a glass of wine.

Another wonderful visit! Decor and ambience is nice for a date night or girls catch up. Food was amazing per usual. I love their duck especially! Finished our meal with a souffle. Got a variety of appetizers and all were so very good. Had a couple of drinks but liked their Cidarcar. Will have to go back more often!

This place is one of the best restaurants I've been to it goes punch for punch with my favorite places from Atlanta. We had a couple appetizers the best duck confit I've ever had in my life the beet salad was super fresh and properly prepared and paired with some amazing flavors we had the Bolognese and the halibut both were prepared perfectly and unfortunately didn't save room for dessert and they sent out a cookie and carrot cake that was the only part of the meal that was lackluster but I'm not going to count a free little dessert against the review. Our server was very knowledgeable on wine and the food, a little more chatty then we prefer but he was just trying to be a salesman and build a relationship so he was tipped which I understand. The restaurant has an awesome ambiance a little lack luster on the ac but it was during a heat wave warning so hard to know if it's normally like that! Definitely feel confident telling you all to give it a try!!!

Deuxave has always been a little ominous to me since I pass it all the time going up and down Mass Ave and in my head it seems like overpriced French food but now I'd say that's only partially true! Honestly looking at the menu, it's not as expensive as I expected, around $20-40 for decent portions. The inside is beautiful, not my style but it does make me feel fancy. I went with my work team of 4, which was nothing compared to the long table with lots of fancy business people! The meal started underwhelmingly, we got 2 orders of focaccia (each order is 2 pieces) and they were tonged onto our bread plates. This olive focaccia looked so sad. Untoasted, thin, flimsy. At least there was a little mountain of whipped butter to share in the middle! But seemed strange to be eating this Italian bread that could've been purchased from Star Market with fancy butter. 2/5 Next came the best dish: duet of prime beef. I was nervous about this because I don't love raw beef, but wow! The herb encrusted wagyu carpaccio was melt in your mouth tender, paired with the rosemary mustard aioli on the bottom of the plate was the perfect bite. There's also Prime NY sirloin tartare with quail egg yolk that had no off flavors! 5/5! I'd say things went downhill again from here... Seared Hudson Valley Foie Gras - I'm not sure what's the deal with Hudson Valley but it's all over menus? This whole dish could have been dessert! The foie gras looked like it had been bruleed on top, the inside was almost liquid. It came with what looked like endive but actually was a foie-glazed eclair that had become dense with sweetness. The plate was further garnished with Concord grape puree, cashew tuille, compressed French butter pear. All of these latter components were tasty but felt unnecessary. 3.5/5 Crispy duck confit came with a fig and apple galette, which was once again, straight up dessert! The duck skin wasn't crispy, the meat was a tad dry and had a strong 5 spice aroma. The shaved brussels sprouts felt like a BBQ potluck side. 2.5/5 On the topic of BBQ potluck side, the apple cabbage slaw that came with the apple cider glazed pork belly may as well have come from a prepacked coleslaw pack at Market Basket. For the other dishes having such fancy plating, this was not up to par. 2/5 A quarter of the 9 hour French onion soup probably ended up on the plate this was served on because the bowl was so full - good thing the napkin underneath was black! This was the darkest colored French onion soup I've ever had. My French boss thought it was excellent! I did enjoy the super deep beef flavor, but was sad that the comte cheese turned into little rubbery bits on the bottom of the bowl - comte is my favorite cheese and I got no cheese flavor. I'm perplexed how the cheese acted so "unmelted". 3.5/5 I was highly looking forward to the Lobster Gnocchi Fricasee, but this ended up being one of the worst dishes with no redeeming qualities. The gnocchi were just bland dough balls, a bit soft. The lobster was SO overcooked and rubbery (not "snappy"), no one got a tender piece. The sauce was highly acidic, further emphasized by the halved grapes and grapefruit chunks - why were these necessary to include? For $39 I should have just gotten a lobster roll at another overpriced spot on Newbury. 1/5 Spiced Long Island Duck breast - I'm starting to be confused by why there's so many geographical terms in the dish names. This duck breast was tender, not gamey, just very well-cooked duck breast with no frills. Underneath was a mixture of pumpkin spatzle that had a really nice firm bouncy chew, "Long Island Cheese Pumpkin" aka just pumpkin with no cheese, and wild mushrooms. The cranberry ginger puree was overpowering, the dish tasted better without it, don't want Thanksgiving vibes. 3/5 We ordered 2 sides but they never got brought out with our mains? I asked our server and she apologized, realizing that she had written them down but crossed them out somehow? We decided to let it go and move onto dessert, but something felt off so we ordered brussels sprouts with dessert! The brussels sprouts looked very blonde / not crispy, but there were pleasantly soft inside! The maple foam was maple-y and I appreciated that it wasn't just another sweet sticky glazed sprout. The pancetta chili crisp was mostly pancetta and no chili crisp. 4/5 Pumpkin mousse with pepita brittle, Concord grape couli, and pumpkin ice cream sounded right up my alley but this was disappointingly bland. The mousse was tiny, could barely taste any pumpkin in it or in the ice cream. And for $19?! 1.5/5 The chocolate souffle was wonderful! The top was slightly crunchy, the inside so soft and moist, just chocolately enough. Burnt marshmallow ice cream was refreshing but not much flavor, same for the graham cracker anglaise. 3/5 Is it worth coming just for the beef duet? I'd have a hard time picking what else to order. Maybe hope for the decent blood orange tarts at the end.

Brought my husband here for his birthday. Definitely recommend for a special event since it's very upscale and fine dining. Ambiance: Modern and higher scale dining, with very attentive service Food: French Onion soup was split for us to share, and was very good but a little too cheesy for my taste. Meaning at the end I had mostly clumps of cheese left. The scallop crudo was light but tasty and the focaccia was a nice addition but they charge you every time you want some more slices of bread which seems aggressive? For our meals we did enjoy the steak and duck. The duck was delicious and notable, and we shared the roasted Brussels as a side, which had a nice kick to it with chili flakes. The chocolate ganache was a fabulous finale and very rich/yummy complimented by a tart sorbet. The reason more for 4/5 than 5 is that this restaurant again aggressively charges, especially silly was for more bread and they don't offer water that is not bottled so you pay 8 dollars a bottle for that. The wine glasses are 20+ which means for two people you can easily spend 300+ without trying. I'm not sure the meal was *that caliber* but it was good.

this is a gem of a restaurant, been there many times over the years, they never disappoint. highly professional & knowledgeable service staff, beautiful presentation of all dishes, excellent portion size ( no, this is not a place to overeat like chain restaurants) nice instrumental background music - not too loud, so perfect for a conversation. yes it isnt cheap, but even fast food chains raised their prices to ridiculous levels. impeccably clean bathrooms ( not a given in most restaurants, even expensive ones) will definitely go back any chance I get.

I just went to Deuxave last night and sat at the bar. All I ate was the duet of prime beef which is carpaccio and tartare on one plate. I was in heaven. Service was excellent and the space is always lovely. But last year I went for a full meal and here's what I had to say about that. I began my Hall of Famer dining adventure at a restaurant I knew I liked, Deuxave. At least I liked it four or five years ago when I was last there. Named because it is at the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Commonwealth Avenue (known locally as Mass Ave and Comm Ave), hence "two" in French gets you "deux" and "two avenues" becomes "Deuxave." Deuxave has beautiful decor with dark tones, a gas fireplace, and large widows looking out onto Mass Ave. To the right of the entrance is a small bar area and to the left is the main dining room with a couple of alcoves making for romantic nooks in the elegant room. The service is attentive and friendly, a modern take on formal service. The menu, like the name, is mostly French, with dishes like foie gras, duck confit, and Dover sole. The host commented to the table next to outs that the restaurant was "built on the back of the duck breast." It has been on the menu from the beginning and will likely always be there. If you need to splurge, they offer Osetra caviar at $120 an ounce or white truffle pasta for $139. There's really no way not to splurge here though. I started with 9-Hour French Onion Soup, a slight adaptation of Julia Child's recipe. You can watch it being made and see some shots of the outside of the restaurant in this video. This was actually the first French onion soup I have ever tried, so I don't have anything to compare it to. It certainly was rich and decadent. It is hard to believe you could fill up on beef broth and onions, but it was a very filling soup. If you are wondering why I hadn't tried French onion soup before, when I was a kid I worked in a restaurant called the 11 Mile House. I was a dishwasher and busboy. I still remember throwing out the leftover French onion soup at the end of the night. It always looked terrible to me. It was probably good, but back then the thought of all those onions, and that soup had huge pieces of onions, made me queazy. I never got over that until dinner at Deuxave. After the soup, my wife and I shared the Joues de Veau, a tender braised veal cheek served over perfect creamy polenta and garnished with a foie stuffed fig. This was my favorite dish of the night. Even though it was small in size it was exceeding rich and full of flavor. The veal was seasoned wonderfully, and the polenta was amazing. The only drawback was that like the soup, the richness of the veal made it incredibly filling. The two of them together had me wondering if I would get through my main course. For that, I had chicken. It might not be the most exciting sounding dish on the menu, but anything served with spätzle and cabbage gets my attention. And the dish was finished off with shaved black truffles, so even their chicken is extra decadent. The meat itself was excellent, tender and moist with a beautiful crisp skin. I particularly enjoyed the chicken thigh crepinette, again very decadent. At this point, I was done. Dessert sounded delicious but was not even possible. In addition to the wonderful food, we also enjoyed a few good drinks. I started the night with a Zenzero Amaro, a delicious gin cocktail blended with ginger, amaro, and lime. Wines by the glass were a step up from the ordinary, including a nice Pinot Noir and a very enjoyable Gamay. The waiter was happy to suggest pairings for the courses and did a solid job with his selections. If you are celebrating a special event or just want to splurge, I think Deuxave should be on your short list. The environment is beautiful, the service is good, and the food is incredible.

They were kind enough to spit our pasta and cut our steak to share. The steak and pork were the best parts. Overall though, it just wasn't for us.

Delicious and great service! Sommelier was great and made excellent suggestions because the wine we chose was sold out. The two meat carpaccio /tartare was the best I've had anywhere. One of my absolute favorite dishes I've had in months. The smoked Burrata agnolotti had a great flavor as well along with the fries. Dessert was also good - interesting foie gras ice cream with the crème brûlée. Overall good but overpriced - 4/5 because some of the food didn't live up to the hype And we were disappointed by the rosemary focaccia - it felt more like slices of white bread and we received only 2 thin slices each. I'd recommend going for drinks and prime meats app with fries and dessert!

Deuxave is my favorite fine dining restaurant in Boston. The lobster gnocchi and duck breast are phenomenal. I've never had better gnocchi or duck. I was not a fan of some of the other items such as the French onion soup, bolognese, steak, chocolate cake, or crème brûlée. I'd recommend parking on your own instead of using the valet parking unless you want to wait outside for the valet to come back and do his job. The valet parking is $25, and the valet wasn't even there when we were done eating so we had to wait 30 minutes for him to return so I could get my car keys.

We came here a couple weeks ago for our anniversary and left feeling quite disappointed. We got a nice quiet table as requested, but received no acknowledgement about our anniversary. Not a huge deal, but it would have been nice. We ordered the foie gras as an appetizer and received it almost an hour later. Tables that were seated well after us were already eating, so we felt a little forgotten. It was a small portion and the churro and sauce it was served with was very sweet, overpowering the foie gras. It could have been confused for dessert. I ordered the halibut which was the smallest entree I've ever received. The fish itself was cooked and seasoned very well but the sauce was very acidic and felt almost as if they'd squeezed half a lemon over the whole thing. My fiancé said the same thing about it. I may have exchanged it for something else if our server had come by to check in on us. My fiancé ordered the duck which was phenomenal. Cooked beautifully, great sauce and portion size. The wine list was impressive as well and we were happy with our pairings. We were recommended the crème brûlée for dessert and were disappointed as well. It was a small portion for $18, served on top of an overly sweet pastry and random fruits. It felt a bit messy. Overall, we were disappointed. We may come back to sit at the bar for a glass of wine, but if you're looking for somewhere to spend a special evening, I'd look elsewhere, unfortunately.

We came here for a birthday dinner and it's a nice fine dinning restaurant in back bay but in my opinion not sure if I would say you get AMAZING food for what you pay. Not a bad dinning experience wouldn't say anything we had was AMAZING but also was not bad. I probably would not come back again, but if you and your family are looking for a nice fine dinning place in back bay I would say check this place out!

Wow. Wow. Wow. Deuxave is a must try. Incredibly inventive selections with perfect wine pairings in a beautiful setting. The service is exemplary- incredibly attentive. We enjoyed foie gras, seared tuna, heirloom beet salad, Duck Mushroom ravioli & Halibut. We absolutely could not choose a favorite because every single thing we had was exceptional. Deuxave is the perfect place to celebrate something special as well as to try inventive and delicious new dishes.

Excellent meal (albeit expensive) but would not come back I was meeting other people and peeked my head in past the hostess stand and essentially got reprimanded. She acted like I stormed the place and was doing something illegal - and I said I was seeing if my group was here - which she raised her voice and demanded that she would help with. We did not have a reservation - Would you like me to describe their faces to you? Obviously this became a dead-end interaction - I ended up leaving to go wait at a nearby place until I was sure my friends arrived, because clearly this was not the place to wait for a few minutes. I was wearing full business attire, I'm obviously not coming off the street. I even said something to her that never in my life have I ever been told I couldn't poke my head in to see if my party was here so if there was a rule then I would not have been aware - she goes "it's okay" as if I was apologizing to her? Think they need to lower the emergency security hurdle a bit based on this interaction. We did end up eating at the bar and the meal and cocktails were tasty, but for a place as expensive as this I would expect a higher level of customer service manner (even if you want to bucket this as East Coast "charm")

Every course of the chefs choice dinner was exquisite. Balanced flavors with great depth and each ingredient perfectly prepared and plated beautifully. We both cleaned every plate and were consistently excited to see what would be served next. We will definitely return again and again. Highly recommend!

We had a lovely meal here yesterday. I told them it was my birthday and they gave us a few perks: a tuna tartare amuse bouche at the beginning and dark chocolate truffles at the end. In between we had the famous French onion soup, (amazingly rich); duck pâté with accompaniments, (delicious); then New York strip steak and duck breast (both were good, but we agreed the duck was best.) We shared a vanilla crème brûlée with mango sorbet (superb) and a twenty year old tawny port (very good) for dessert. The service was attentive and very knowledgeable; the ambiance was relaxed and soothingly quiet. (So often nowadays restaurants are noisy and frantic-feeling.) It was a wonderful birthday dinner.

Exceptional service and ambience at Deuxave. Get the pork belly confit app and duck breast entree. As for cocktails, we loved the lychee fizz and cidercar

Perfect for date night! My partner and I visited Boston for our 5 year anniversary and dinner at Deuxave was the right choice. He informed them in advance that it was our anniversary, so they wished us upon entering and had a card waiting for us out our table as well. So sweet of them!! It was also on our dessert, if you look closely. The service was amazing, they offered us a few samplers of some of their menu items on the house and everyone was so kind and friendly! Very romantic vibes and the food was bombbb. We also got the duck confit, not pictured. Safe to say we love French food now!

The BEST French restaurant in Boston. The focaccia was light and airy and the chicken dish was absolutely fantastic. The combination of flavors and textures was perfect. It was cozy and moody inside and the waiter was very good.

This place was just OK. Before even sitting down and getting situated and not even taking my coat off etc, server tried to force me to hold multiple open menus and start looking. The food was quite tasty (steak, duck both cooked excellently but I would not call french in any way) and beautiful presentation, but I noticed quite a few wines were off-tasting, as if they had been opened several days ago and were getting old/aerated. We also were not happy about being charged for white, stale bread (allegedly focaccia) that we did not order. Overall, It felt like an elevated Red Lobster with fancy sauces so I was confused by the exceedingly large bill at the end. I would come back here on my own dime if these issues were addressed. It seems to be a good place for a work event though...if you aren't paying for it ;)

Came here for a special occasion and this restaurant definitely gives you that milieu. It's classy, upscale, and dinner was a "dark and moody" type of feel. The service was great, our waitress was kind and attentive. We received a complimentary steak tartare appetizer plated in a beautiful serving spoon that was SO good. The veal cheek appetizer - one of the best veal ever. Melt in your mouth tender. BUT the fig. The fig wasn't cooked or spiced up in any way which was kind of a disappointment with the dish. Seared foie gras - if you like foie gras this is a must have. I can't stop thinking about this! The rest of the peach variations around the foie gras were interesting, not sure how well they paired with the foie gras but I am no food expert. I had the duck breast and it 100p lived up to the hype. If you're a duck person, you won't regret it. The skin outside is crisp and the meat is tender and perfected cooked to medium / medium rare ish. The seared scallops were also amazing. Dessert was mocha sponge cake which had these small crunchy chocolate balls and that pop of crunchy texture really elevated the dish. Definitely one of the best restaurants in boston and I highly recommend it, especially for a nice night.

Went here for dinner after the symphony to celebrate our anniversary. Our waiter highly recommended the duck dishes as they are a specialty and fan favorite at this restaurant. For starters, my bf got the French onion soup and I got the lobster gnocchi fricassee. For our main courses I got the spiced duck breast and he got the bolognese. In between courses we were given an amuse bouchée of fresh apple gazpacho and mini desserts at the end. The food was absolutely phenomenal, everything was so delicious and I would highly recommend grabbing a bite here if you'd like a high-end dining experience.

**this review is strictly for the bar** Do yourself a favor and don't sit at the bar here. We came here for an 8:30 reservation and waited 15 minutes for our table to be ready. In the mean time we sat at the bar only to be ignored for those 15 minutes. The bartender straight up did not greet us, make eye contact with us, or ask us for our order. Meanwhile the couples next to us were all taken care of. Please only come here if you want to be ignored.

High prices means high expectations, and Deuxave really outperformed in flavor. Food I've tried: (* = my favorite) - OLIVE AND ROSEMARY FOCACCIA ($3): standard focaccia - SEARED HUDSON VALLEY FOIS GRAS* ($32): these are simply heavenly. The fois gras absolutely melts away in your mouth, balanced by the acidity of the strawberry that cuts through the fattiness. The black sesame doughnut has a nuttiness, that pairs well with all of the elements. This was the best fois gras I have ever had, with a unique combination of accessories highlighting the pure richness of the flavor. - SPICED LONG ISLAND DUCK BREAST ($41): The duck itself was well cooked and not overly dry. The pearled barley was creamy, and the sauce had a well balanced acidity. - In between the courses, there were small treats for us to sample. The first was a cucumber slice with some topping I couldn't identify, and the second was a little cube of chocolate. Atmosphere: - Feels like a standard fancy dining place, the table had a fresh white rose. Service: - Extremely friendly, gave great recommendations. Overall: - The food was delicious, no doubt. For the price would I return? I think absolutely for the fois gras, as it is the best I have ever had. The duck breast was good, but not in the same mindblowing way as the fois gras to warrant $41 in my opinion. However, I would be excited to try the other items on the menu on a special occasion.

Disappointing and inconsistent food and service. Prices are too expensive, almost all of the food lacked depth and flavor. Service was, um just weird, while nothing bad happened, the experience was lackluster. To sum it up, this restaurant is confused, it is trying to be too many things. Bread was $3 per person, which was never communicated. Also, this bread is sourdough, not even close to a focaccia. All water is bottled here, including still, which is ridiculous. If I come to a regular restaurant, which has no recognition, it should absolutely provide free still water. **Seriously EXPECT TO PAY FOR ALL WATER** French onion soup was fine but way overpriced for what you get. It doesn't have the depth it should. Tartare and Carpaccio were good. Duck was very good, lots of flavors and depth. This was the best dish we had. Cod was disappointing, broth felt watered down and lacked depth. Had the banana muffins dessert thing, again nothing special, needed salt and additional ice cream, scoop was way too small for the size of the muffin/bread. The hunt for celebrating special occasions with amazing food continues, and I urge you to book somewhere else.

Even in the inflated Boston restaurant market, I'd assume that when two people spend $175 with tip they should have some very good food, but alas that was not the case last night at Deuxave. The service was eager but hapless, which in the post-COVID world of staff shortages is expected, so no big deal. It was a nice evening and outdoor seating on a pretty busy corner (commonwealth and mass ave) was surprisingly peaceful, and bucolic. To start, we ordered the bread and butter (olive and rosemary focaccia), which was wonder-bread doughy and flavorless. The butter was great. We ordered the lobster gnocchi fricasse,($35) with potato gnocchi and a "1/2 lobster" (bonsai lobsters?). Artfully arranged, elegant, and bland. Crudo with seaweed was a strong dish, with plenty of sesame oil and soy sauce. We finished with the ricotta cavatelli, lots of al dente pasta and broccoli and olive oil ($39). Decent, nothing special. Price matters. These were $15-20 entrees priced at $30-40. At least we checked deuxave off the list.

Service, ambience and food is perfect for a nice dinner date night. Must get: wagyu carpaccio & beef tartare, crispy duck confit, seared foie gras, duck liver pate, spiced Long Island duck breast

Food: food was generally ok. The onion soup was bitter. They said it was due to the new cheese they bought. We sent it back and didn't get charged for it so that was nice. The duck was very good so recommend that! Ambiance: dim lit romantic. A bit more upscale. Also hosted parties. Parking: all street or garage. No valet either. Garage is a bit of a walk so if wearing heels, ask to be dropped off.

Recently went to this restaurant for dinner. The quality of the food was amazingly great. Very creative. The staff could not have been more wonderful overall great restaurant! My two problems were, plastic flowers on the table? Also, the portions were extremely small and I mean very small, the food again was great and desserts were fantastic!

One of my Boston favorite restaurants. Service is great , atmosphere is quite nice and the food is consistently great! I love sitting in the booth I always request and the maitre d' is always welcoming.

Honestly not worth it. The place has a nice ambiance like everything should be good, but the follow-through missed the mark. We ordered the duck and steak, they were fine but 2X the price they should have been. The server was good at pushing other items too--I thought I was choosing a side for the steak and somehow ordered fries for the table. The fries were incredibly salty and gross. We were charged for focaccia but never ordered it. It wasn't even focaccia. Multiple wines we tasted were corked. Crème brûlée was the highlight.

While Deuxave is not your standard quick and easy dinner spot, it is the perfect location for an upscale romantic dinner or celebration. It's suitable for a group gathering but probably hits the romantic dinner date vibe best. The cocktails are perfectly made to your preference. I've had done of the best martinis in Boston there. The service is impeccable and all of the front of house staff is knowledgeable and seems committed to you having a wonderful dining experience.

My boyfriend and I came here for our anniversary and it did not disappoint!! Yes it's on the expensive side and you literally have to pay for every little thing (water and bread) but I truly thought everything was well worth the money: from the service to the food to the atmosphere. First of all they gave us glasses of complimentary wine which was so kind of them and such a great way to start off our dinner. Later they also gave us a small complimentary tasting of something the chef made, but unfortunately I can't remember exactly what it was. All I remember was that it was very good! The bread was so fluffy and had the best texture, and the butter was honestly to die for...whatever it was! Even though you do have to pay for it, I'd say the bread is worth it. Get the bread. For our appetizers we ordered the beef tartare and wagyu carpaccio as well as the trio of scallop crudo. They both were super tasty, unique, and flavorful but between the two, the tartare and wagyu carpaccio was my favorite!! For our entrees we got the ahi tuna and prime beef tenderloin. I cannot say enough good things about these dishes. Highly recommend both! If I had to choose a favorite between these two, I'd probably go with the beef tenderloin. It was just cooked perfectly and the potatoes and the rest of the sides on the dish were such a good touch that complimented the beef so perfectly. Honestly everything about our experience here was so wonderful and it's a perfect place to go if you're celebrating something special. Check it out for your next special night out, you won't be disappointed!!

I'm giving 5 stars and a special shout out for the valet staff, I wish I knew this gentleman's name but he is wonderful. Although we did not even use the valet, he graciously ran out to ask the Uber driver coming to pick up my father and I to turn around so that we didn't have to cross the street (Mass Ave can be a bit hectic). Anyways he was awesome so thank you! As for the restaurant, we had a very pleasant meal here. This seems to be a very happening spot. I went with the tuna crisp to start, and finished off with fresh piece of baked cod over bed of cous cous.

Why I'll go back: An elegant atmosphere with food that never disappoints. You HAVE to order: the chicken breast (the most flavorful chicken entree I have ever ordered at a restaurant and the first thing that comes to mind when I think of Deuxave) Tony's Tip: table 61 is a cozy table for two tucked away in one corner of the restaurant, and while only one diner has a full view of the restaurant, the seats are oversized wingback armchairs that add a little flair to the dining experience (FYI, temporarily removed during COVID) Despite a decade of success in the Back Bay, Deuxave remains surprisingly under the radar in Boston's dining scene. It's arguably a top 10 restaurant in terms of across the board excellence, with a spectacularly elegant dining room, consistently outstanding dishes across a varied menu, an excellent wine list, and attentive, professional service. We did the seasonal tasting menu a couple of weeks ago. This turns over at least once a quarter, and we were so impressed with the experience that we're thinking we should really go back every few months to see what new offerings Chris Coombs has cooked up. From the creatively garnished crab appetizer to the truffle-topped cod basting in a delicate, flavorful broth to the airy gnocchi and classically presented filet on a bed of whipped mashed potatoes, the cliche that we enjoyed every bite was never more true. So stalk your next special occasion (birthday, promotion, the end of COVID?!!) and celebrate it at Deuxave. We're already in stalking mode ;)

Bad Experience! I believe we were RACIALLY discriminated in this restaurant last night. The food is awesome, chef has done a great job. Ingredients, sauces, seasoning, Great flavor. The servers are very good at striking conversations with customer about where they are from, their preferences about wine and food. BUT NOT WITH US. NOT EVEN A LITTL BIT. Ever since we stepped into the restaurant, no greetings, just a cold line with a poker face straight to my face : "NAME?" what is going on here guys, am I interrogated by FBI or something? REALLY NICE WAY TO TREAT YOUR CUSTOMERS. WHEN THE WAITER WAS HAVING A GREAT TIME CHATTING WITH OTHER CUSTOMERS He poured water for us a couple of time. WHEN I SAID THANK YOU, he said nothing. WHEN THE WAITER WAS INTRODUCING HOW WELL THEY REDUCED THE SAUCES DOWN TO DEMI and how well they have browned that duck (duck breast was alright, average level) BUT NOT WITH US. just a "How's your selection?" Then VANISHED. When the table next to us ordered a glass of wine, REALLY NICE introduction on the background of that burgundy. BUT NOT WITH US. When it comes to me. Nothing. I HAVE BEEN EATING AROUND THE WORLD AND NEVER BEEN TREATED LIKE THIS BEFORE. Good culinary skills doesn't mean anything when it comes to bad attitude to customers who is from another part of the world. Be careful, ASIAN FELLOWS.

The food, service, and ambiance at Deuxave are all great and make for a special (and intensely fine & uptight) dining experience. 1/ Food - the menu concepts and execution are all super excellent. We ordered the foie gras, tagliatelle, duck breast, snap peas, fries, and two desserts (pistachio layer cake and chocolate cake) and it was all fantastic. I have a super sensitive palate - very very rarely give 5 stars to every dish no matter how good the restaurant - and really did love everything here. The plating, portions, flavors, and textures were all great! 2/ Service here is great. I am most grateful to the employees for being respectful and courteous to everyone - I was in a shitshow situation because I got out of work late and (not on purpose) showed up in literally the ugliest outfit ever - I barely brushed my hair, had sunscreen streaks all over my face, wore spandex shorts, some zip up hoodie, and flip flops yet no one judged me! This respectfulness standard of showing not even one iota of snap judgement is one I could not hold myself against. That said I don't ever recommend doing this because I felt super out of place the entire time, but I was impressed by how courteously I was treated. The staff are also just amazing and super knowledgeable outside of all of this. 3/ Ambiance is beautiful! The restaurant is super pretty and on a beautiful corner of the city - right on Comm & Mass Ave. Pricing is more $$$$ than $$$. Small three course meal for two rounded out to ~$240 incl. tip. I don't think it's possible to dip below $60 pp at Deuxave.

To covid dine or not to dine, that is the question. And the Anniversary answer was TO DINE. And dine we did. Enjoying the staff, the bar magic, superb wine list and delicious food. Ok, $3 for 2 pieces of foccaccia my son can make better, is a bit much. And the lobster gnocchi at $39 will break your wallet - and worth every lusciously decadent bite. We also shared the braised veal cheek. SERIOSLY? Who does that? Over a creamy polenta studded with seasonal corn. Spectacular. My husband's cavatelli was a bit oversalted, and I know that if we had said something, they would have made it right. Still delicious. The star of the night... the duck. Perfect, and enough to (reluctantly) share. The chef took the liberty of "risotto-ing" the pearled barley - shameful - making the dish decadently creamy (butter infested to clog your system...) studded with leeks and mushrooms. Serious business. I love it when I get food I can't cook at home! We rounded out the meal with a lovely cheese plate, and cursed our purses for not having enough to pay $175 a shot for the high-end whiskey... us poor insufferable bahstahds. Lovely meal if you ask me. Not for faint of wallet, but if you know French food (and oh how I miss Bar Bouloud) and Boston, do not feel offended if they cut off your dead president's heads. If you are not in the mood to spend, we can suggest other less price-offensive places...

Celebrated my birthday there. The service was very friendly and the food was amazing! The duck breast is must try and even salad presentation is impressive ~ duck liver is smooth and rich and the desert crème brûlée has foie gras flavored ice cream, which is very unique and special. Highly recommend this place for a special event celebration.