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Food - La Voile, Boston, MA

La Voile

4.7 (5875)
$31 to $50
French
261 Newbury Street, Boston, MA 02116

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La Voile

4.7
$31 to $50
French
Back Bay

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 53 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood 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.

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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Jerome Bergere
  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

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    This French restaurant in Newbury St deserves to be at the top of your list for your next dine out experience!! Ambiance was really fancy, they also had these lamps that turned everything golden! Cocktails were amazing, but the food, some of the best I’ve had!! For apps we tried the beet salad and foie gras! The salad was amazing as the beet and goat cheese were so fresh! The foie gras was phenomenal, it was super fresh and it came with this perfectly toasted brioche slice, and pear marmalade! The combination of these 3 items was unreal!! For mains we tried the duck breast which came with pistachio crumble and what I think were poached figs!! I had the duck medium rare and trust me, I had my eyes closed 90% of the time, which I only do when I’m enjoying something that much!! Couldn’t get enough of this! For dessert we tried the creme brulee and chocolate mousse, they were both incredible, you can’t go wrong with either!! Overall I loved this spot so much, food quality is on a whole other level! Will definitely be back!!

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at La Voile.

4.7

4.7
(5875)
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Greater Boston

    French

  • Boston

    French

Review summary

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La Voile offers an authentic French dining experience in Boston with "excellent food and great service." Known for its "delicious escargot and Dover sole," it boasts a charming ambiance reminiscent of a Parisian bistro. Patrons appreciate the "attentive staff" and "lovely patio setting," making it a favorite for special occasions.
5,875 Reviews
  1. Patty

    Greater Boston53 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It truly was an excellent meal. With attentive service.

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  2. Elizabeth Gold

    New York City29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 29, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    La Voile, c’est toujours très bien! 🇫🇷 Michel and the entire team are incredible—warm, welcoming, and always making every visit feel special. A little taste of Paris right in the heart of Back Bay. Toujours un plaisir!

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  3. Richard Gold

    Greater Boston37 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 29, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, great reastaurant to enjoy a french experience!!

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  4. John

    Orlando2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 27, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a really wonderful meal with quick attentive service and fabulous food. The escargot app was fantastic, and our entrées were the duck confit and the pan seared duck breast both of which were delicious. The crispy potato with a duck breast was out of this world. First time at this restaurant, but we will definitely return. 

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  5. Mark

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 26, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and ambience. The drinks and appetizers were amazing. The Escargot, duck liver terrine, and foie gras were outstanding. For mains we got the pork shoulder and Dover Sole. Both we’re tasty but not as remarkable as the appetizers. The desert which consisted of the meringue and cheese plate were outstanding. If you’re on Newbury and looking for upscale traditional French cuisine that won’t leave you hungry this is the place.

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  6. Ashley Gold

    San Diego8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 25, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience! Delish French onion soup. Will return!

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  7. Cathryn Gold

    Greater Boston42 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 24, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was dinner with two of my teenaged grandchildren. The maître d’ and the waiter were very helpful making menu recommendations and then decorating my grandson’s dessert with a lighted candle for him to blow out. We all enjoyed the evening.

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  8. Greg Gold

    Greater Boston27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 20, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, the dining experience at La Voile was fantastic. The food, the great service, ambience were all wonderful. We took our daughter and her 16 month old daughter and were treated very well with a hi chair, other clientele, and wait staff. We love La Voile especially around Christmas time! Look forward to coming Christmas Eve or thereabouts.

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  9. Jan Gold

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 20, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly staff, even when we showed up before lunch service began. Excellent service and food.

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  10. BLAKE

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 19, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The food as always was mostly delicious, though our Lyonnaise salad was under-seasoned. The service, however, was off, with interminable waits to order and between courses, and with items simply forgotten until we reminded the waiter. One of our favorites in Boston and usually reliably good, but a bit of a disappointment on this evening.

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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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Jerome Bergere
  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

FAQs

Sunday lunch is a lovely choice, several guests note that Sunday afternoons are quieter and many reviewers praise La Voile’s lunch service.

Yes, La Voile accepts private parties, and guests report enjoying intimate private-room celebrations there.

Some dishes come generously portioned, guests note sizable servings such as the La Blanquette and the generous mashed-potato accompaniment to the sole.

Yes, La Voile is well suited to a special evening: guests celebrate anniversaries there, enjoy intimate rooms, and note a romantic, bistro-like atmosphere.

Yes, La Voile offers outdoor seating, including a patio and garden-like deck that guests repeatedly enjoy for sunny lunches and dinners.

La Voile feels like a cozy Parisian bistro, intimate, nautically themed, and warmly dressed with classic French touches and quiet background music for an authentically French evening.

Business casual is the guide at La Voile, aim for neat, polished attire rather than formalwear.

La Voile is at its calmest at lunch, come midday (lunch runs 12:00–3:00), and Sunday afternoons around 2pm are especially relaxed after the lunch rush.

Yes, families are welcome: reviewers describe patient, child-friendly service (one server even helped a 15‑year‑old practice French) and pleasant lunch visits with children.

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La Voile

4.7
$31 to $50
French
Back Bay

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 53 times today
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