Best French Restaurants in Watertown, Greater Boston

One of the great neighborhood restaurants would be highly recommended in Paris by Pudlo, Paris by mouth and Michelin. Great food carefully orchestrated and seasonally prepared. Ambience is great but reservations are hard to get.

We really enjoyed ourselves. This is the second time we’ve been here. This time we took our son and his friends for our son’s birthday.  They made it memorable by putting his name on the menu. All of our meals were delicious. The oysters, the halibut, the pasta dishes, the brussels sprouts. All delicious. Thank you for a very nice time.

A dining experience at Mistral is consistently impeccable. From the spacious tables and classic linens to the highly professional service, every detail is handled perfectly. The Sole and the Colorado Lamb absolutely justify their premium pricing, and the Duck is consistently outstanding. Mistral simply never misses the mark.

We arrived at 6 pm ona Thursday night with a reservation and were pleased to be seated at a half round table for 2. The view from this seat is inclusive while also providing a sense of privacy. The wait staff was attentive prompt. We ordered a gin martini and one of the specialty drinks from the minute. The beefeater martini with olives and a twist must be highlighted. It was served in a traditional martini glass and this is important to note, it was was filled to the brim, is as it should be. It was chilled to perfection and delicious. I’ve not had a martini filled to the brim in a very long time. Not sure why this is the case and when I ask, I get a blank stare. The complimentary bread and butter was on the hard side but was brought promptly. We shared the special of the day salad with strawberries and feta which was fresh and tasty. My friend ordered the rabbit and loved every bite. I ordered the sole and it was OK. The service and ambiance made us feel welcomed and not rushed. I will return perhaps for brunch and try sitting at the bar which was beautifully cased in wood. I spied a nice corner seat that looked inviting and cozy for a single older woman dining alone with pleasure.

One of my new favorite places in Cambridge. The staff are all very friendly and attentive, the espresso martinis are excellent, and the decor cannot be beat. Can’t wait for the summer to enjoy the terrace