The Hungry I

Name: The Hungry I
Address: 71 1/2 Charles Street, Boston, MA, 02114, US
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4

4 (505)

$50 and over

French

71 1/2 Charles Street, Boston, MA 02114

About this restaurant

Romantic
Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem

Welcome to the Hungry I! Tucked just below street level on Beacon Hill's picturesque brownstone-lined Charles Street, the Hungry I is charming and intimate. Although small, it is quite cozy and very romantic. There's a true elegance to the Hungry I that comes from the surroundings, the food and the staff. A distinctively different place that makes every visit really special.

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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
French
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Website
http://www.hungryiboston.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Peter Ballarin

Location
71 1/2 Charles Street, Boston, MA 02114
Neighborhood
Beacon Hill
Cross street
Mt. Vernon Street
Parking details
Street Parking available; also Charles St and Boston Common Public parking lots are close by. Valet Service available nightly during dinner service; 3 doors past the restaurant on the corner.
Public transit
Charles St Red Line is the closest; Arlington St on the green line is also walkable.
Additional
Beer, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

Poulet Julia$29.00
a breast rolled with a brie farcie, Sauce supreme
Duck Breast Pan$38.00
seared with dates and leeks, porto
Swordfish Mirebeaux$33.00
anchovy and roasted red pepper crossed, Baked in a lemon balm
Beef Bourgignon$32.00
finished in a potato casserole
Venison au Poivre Noir$41.00
peppered, flamed with cognac, Burgundy and sour cream
Scallops$36.00
corn dredged, pan seared with asparagus, ginger& Chablis
Torte des Legume$25.00
baked in a pecorino crust

What 505 people are saying

The Hungry I reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.0

4.0 based on all time ratings

3.8Food
4.1Service
4.4Ambience
1.2Value

Noise • Moderate

505 Reviews

j
jersey
Greater Boston5 reviews
4.0
Dined on September 6, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Nice experience. Glad we dined here before Hungry i closes. Food & value was very good - quality & portions. Owner is charming. Our waiter was affable & provided good service. We wish them (& all others who will soon become displaced) happiness in the next chapter of their lives!
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Disappointed Gold
Greater Boston8 reviews
2.0
Dined on September 5, 2019
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Ambience nice, but food way too heavy.
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TarfiV
Baltimore3 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 25, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely intimate space, great traditional Continental/French cuisine, and excellent service. The chef/owner, Peter Ballarin, is very entertaining - worth going just to talk with him. I've been going there since I was a kid, and it's always fun to go back.
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JohnM Gold
Los Angeles34 reviews
4.0
Dined on August 24, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food is very good, classic French but the deserts are really special and home made. The restaurant is in a old Beacon Hill ground floor stone building with a nice outdoor terrace. Staff is friendly, and nice. Recommended for a quiet, romantic evening as well as every day eats.
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SummerS
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on August 21, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My family loved The Hungry I! Extremely nice and knowledgeable waiter, and the food was amazing. The snapper was fantastic, and so was the venison. Honestly, all of it was fantastic!
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ChristineS
Cleveland3 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 13, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our experience at The Hungry I was nothing short of outstanding in every way. The service could not have been better and we enjoyed chatting with Sam. He was knowledgeable, helpful and congenial. Thank you so much for a romantic and perfect evening!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on July 24, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A pleasant environment. Great service and highest quality food.
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Vaultboy21 Gold
Las Vegas1 review
5.0
Dined on July 2, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, Peter the owner is the best and a real character.
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DebraD
Greater Boston1 review
3.0
Dined on June 28, 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
The atmosphere was lovely, the food good, service adequate. The wine list admirable and the house wine very fine.
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charlesj
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on June 22, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Can not be beat. Attentive service, great menu and service, outstanding wine, and an outdoor situation without any noise ( no obnoxious unnecessary music- which is why I picked it). A jewel in the heart of Beacon Hill. Probably the best restaurant in the city to catch up with friends ( a quiet place where conversation is possible.) My last dinner there was with visitors who had never seen Boston. This could be a niche for restaurants to provide what used to be called fine dinning. My apologies to the staff for us staying beyond (4 1/2 hours) the usual dinner length. He wase extremely patient and even provided a good bye sip of port. I have no idea what the bill came to, but the experience was memorable and worth what ever it came to.
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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
French
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Website
http://www.hungryiboston.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Peter Ballarin

Location
71 1/2 Charles Street, Boston, MA 02114
Neighborhood
Beacon Hill
Cross street
Mt. Vernon Street
Parking details
Street Parking available; also Charles St and Boston Common Public parking lots are close by. Valet Service available nightly during dinner service; 3 doors past the restaurant on the corner.
Public transit
Charles St Red Line is the closest; Arlington St on the green line is also walkable.
Additional
Beer, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

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The Hungry I

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Menu

Starters

Sweet Potato Dumplings$13.00

Liver Pate Crepe$16.00

Baked Escargot Onion$18.00

Compare Soaked Figs$14.00

Three Bean Cassoulet$15.00

Salads

Hearts of Iceberg Lettuce$14.00

Romaine & Watercres$13.00

Main Course

Poulet Julia$29.00

Duck Breast Pan$38.00

Swordfish Mirebeaux$33.00

Beef Bourgignon$32.00

Venison au Poivre Noir$41.00

Scallops$36.00

Torte des Legume$25.00

What 505 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Additional information

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