Best Restaurants with a Tasting Menu in Financial District

We were happily surprised by this elegant Boylston Street restaurant on the edge of the Boston Public Garden. The first floor is a bright and bustling setting for a bar and tables with a full dinner menu plus a section called "Bistro Classics," which offers traditional French bistro fare at accessible prices. The second floor, accessible by stairs or a particularly nice elevator is a higher-end area, quieter, nicely adorned with modern art, and thoughtfully lit with lovely Edison-lighted flickering chandeliers overhead and a discreet table-top fixture. The room is plush and attractive, aided by very comfortable settees and padded dining chairs. Excellent, professional waitstaff service was apparent throughout the dining area, and in our case, Jeff was especially welcoming, friendly, and attentive. We have lately noted that this level of attention is sorely lacking these days, and here it became a highlight of our visit. Thanks, Jeff! The menu is studded with many interesting entrees. We opted for fresh halibut served with oyster mushrooms and cauliflower, all bathed a glossy and sublley delicious shrimp and curry sauce; also a savory Crescent Farm duck au vin breast confit (the menu had it as a leg confit, which it definitely wasn't) floating in a melange of white beans, carrots, and burgundy jus. Both were ideally prepared. There is a deep and carefully selected wine list offering several by-the-glass options in addition to the extensive library of many half and full bottles. Delicious, well-crafted made-to-order cocktails are also available. In all, this is a serious and attractive French cuisine-inspired restaurant that tries very hard to please. In our case, it admirably succeeded. Merci, Bistro du Midi!

we went on gluten free menu and the food is to DIE for. the hand stretched pasta was the best pasta i’ve ever had. we also had the arancini and the chocolate cake - do yourself a favor and get both. staff was so attentive and sweet, i wish i remembered my waitress’s name because she was awesome. the atmosphere is incredible (if you can get a table in the back i would suggest it, i believe it’s called the rose room) this will be our new date spot for anytime we’re in boston. i already can’t wait to go back!

Great food, drinks and we had a fabulous server. Highly recommend.

Amber Road is a fantastic dining experience! The food was fabulous, with each dish bursting with flavor and beautifully presented. Our server, Barb, made the evening even more special with her attentive and friendly service. The atmosphere is inviting and stylish, perfect for any occasion. I highly recommend Amber Road for a memorable meal or to just have a drink.

We loved the place. Kids and I loved the food. We will definitely visit the place soon.