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Bar á vin 1855, Boston, MA

Bar á vin 1855

4.5
4.5
298 Reviews
$31 to $50
French
259 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02116-2402

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
  • Good for special occasions
From our seasonally inspired small plates, to full course meals, we invite you to savor every bite. Deepen your love of French wines by immersing yourself in the flavors and aromas of 1855’s selection of over 250 French wines as our sommeliers procure the perfect pairing for your meal. Our inviting bistro on Boston's popular Newbury Street will immerse you in the world of wine, with chairs crafted by a local carpenter out of wine barrels, and tables made from wooden wine case. Give into temptation and indulge in our new menus for both brunch on the weekends and dinner.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Wine Bar, Breakfast
  • Hours of operation
    Mon 5:00 pm–5:15 pm
  • Phone number
    (617) 587-4222
  • Website
    https://baravin1855.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Ozzy Rizvi
  • Location
    259 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02116-2402
  • Neighborhood
    Back Bay
  • Cross street
    Fairfield / Gloucester
  • Parking details
    Street parking or Prudential Parking Garage
  • Public transit
    Hynes Convention Center (Green Line), Prudential (Green Line), Copley (Green Line)
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

Bar á vin 1855's menu was last updated on 12/24/2022.

Three courses menu $69, Add Wine Pairing $45, Add Premium Wine Pairing $90

Starters

  • Le Saumon

    Gravlax Salmon, fingerling potatoes, dill, quail eggs, cherry coulis, zucchini, olive oil. Premium Wine Pairing: Bourgogne, Olivier Leflaive, "Les Sétilles", 100% Chardonnay 2020

    • Le Foie Gras

      Seared foie gras, zucchini, walnuts, caramelized peaches. Premium Wine Pairing: Tokaji Royal, Furmint & Hárslevelű 2016

      • Les Asperges

        Green asparagus tempura, oyster mushrooms cream, chives, sea salt. Premium Wine Pairing: Bourgogne, Dom Megard, Pommard, 100% Pinot Noir 2017

        Main Courses

        • Le Filet Mignon

          Beef Tenderloin, port sauce, parsnip puree, sweet carrots, caramelized onions. Premium Wine Pairing: Rhône Valley, Christophe Pichon, Côte Rôtie, 100% Syrah 2019

          • Le Saumon

            Salmon filet, turned sweet potatoes, green beans, watercress, honey-ginger glaze. Premium Wine Pairing: Bourgogne, Dom des Petits Champs Lins, Meursault "Les Tillets", 100% Chardonnay 2019

            • Le Champignon

              Fried Polenta, Maitake mushrooms, black garlic puree. Premium Wine Pairing: Bordeaux, Saint Estephe "Marquis de Calon", Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot 1995

              • Le Canard

                Duck Breast, bok choy, port-peach sauce, fingerling potatoes, carrots, micro greens. Premium Wine Pairing: "Bordeaux, Pomerol" Château Plince", Merlot & Cabernet 2017

                Desserts

                • Desserts

                  Selection From the dessert menu. Premium Wine Pairing: Porto, 20 Years Old, Quinta Santa Eufémia

                  What 298 people are saying

                  Bar á vin 1855 reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                  Overall ratings and reviews

                  4.5
                  4.5 based on recent ratings
                  • 4.5Food
                  • 4.5Service
                  • 4.5Ambience
                  • 4.1Value

                  Noise • Moderate

                  298 Reviews

                  1. LindaV

                    New York City7 reviews

                    5.0

                    Dined on March 20, 2024

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 4
                    3. Service 4
                    4. Ambience 4
                    Great night, good food. Water was lovely- we had cod fish and steak - the potatoes were had too much pepper - dessert crepe was delicious

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                  2. EWalk

                    Greater Boston5 reviews

                    3.0

                    Dined on February 17, 2024

                    1. Overall 3
                    2. Food 3
                    3. Service 4
                    4. Ambience 3
                    Appetizers were awesome. Definitely try the escargot. Unfortunately, the main course was underwhelming. My steak was cooked slightly over done.

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                  3. OpenTable Diner

                    New York City1 review

                    2.0

                    Dined on February 15, 2024

                    1. Overall 2
                    2. Food 2
                    3. Service 3
                    4. Ambience 3
                    Made a reservation, waited 45 mins to be seated. This isn’t their first Valentine’s rodeo, the restaurant should’ve know better to allot more time per party than your usual dinner reservation. Food was okay.

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                  4. OpenTable Diner VIP

                    Greater Boston4 reviews

                    2.0

                    Dined on February 15, 2024

                    1. Overall 2
                    2. Food 3
                    3. Service 2
                    4. Ambience 2
                    Very slow and overly booked. Would not come back because of this.

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                  5. Windyhawk

                    Greater Boston1 review

                    3.0

                    Dined on February 15, 2024

                    1. Overall 3
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 1
                    4. Ambience 3
                    The food is delicious! But the service is horrible. To be clear, our waitress was polite and professional. But the kitchen was so slow. We sat for 100 min until our entrees were served. I would strongly urge everyone NOT to come to this place during Valentine's Day since they are way overbooked and the management is a disaster.

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                  6. PaulF

                    Greater Boston1 review

                    5.0

                    Dined on February 10, 2024

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    The server was verm warm and professional - outstanding! The was risotto and scallops were delicious.

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                  7. OpenTable Diner

                    Greater Boston1 review

                    5.0

                    Dined on February 3, 2024

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    The food and wine was excellent, our waiter made some great suggestions for wine pairings too. I really enjoyed my time here. It can get a little bit loud, but that's to be expected for a smaller venue. I was still able to chat with my friends no issue though.

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                  8. ValH VIP

                    Greater Boston10 reviews

                    5.0

                    Dined on January 21, 2024

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    We are not the first time here, very good experience with both food and service

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                  9. LoquaciousBore VIP

                    New Orleans2 reviews

                    5.0

                    Dined on January 20, 2024

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    Great food and excellent service! Waitstaff was notably engaged and friendly.

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                  10. OpenTable Diner

                    Greater Boston1 review

                    5.0

                    Dined on January 13, 2024

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    Treated like royalty. More characters more characters

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                  Bar á vin 1855 is rated 4.5 stars by 298 OpenTable diners.

                  Permanently Closed

                  This restaurant is permanently closed.

                  Google Map for Bar á vin 1855

                  259 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02116-2402

                  Additional information

                  • Cross street
                    Fairfield / Gloucester
                  • Neighborhood
                    Back Bay
                  • Hours of operation
                    Mon 5:00 pm–5:15 pm
                  • Price
                    $31 to $50
                  • Cuisines
                    French, Wine Bar, Breakfast
                  • Dining style
                    Casual Elegant
                  • Dress code
                    Casual Dress
                  • Parking details
                    Street parking or Prudential Parking Garage
                  • Public transit
                    Hynes Convention Center (Green Line), Prudential (Green Line), Copley (Green Line)
                  • Payment options
                    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                  • Executive chef
                    Ozzy Rizvi
                  • Additional
                    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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