Cafe Sauvage

Name: Cafe Sauvage
Address: 25 Massachusetts Ave, Boston, MA, United States, 02115
Telephone: (857) 277-0075
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5 (304)

$30 and under

French

25 Massachusetts Ave, Boston, MA 02115

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2 people

Jul 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Charming
Neighborhood gem
Great for brunch

A trendy Parisian-style café-restaurant, offering modern French cuisine with European and African influences. Located between Massachusetts ave and Beacon street, Sauvage is the coziest new back bay neighborhood destination. For husband and wife team Antoine and Anaïs, Café Sauvage is an extension of their dining room. They’ve brought together their mixed heritage, love of great food, and chic french vibes to create a lively space that is welcoming to all.
Café Sauvage have also a delicious selection of wines and craft cocktails.

Brunch is served every weekend (Friday included). WE DON'T ACCEPT RESERVATION ON SATURDAY & SUNDAY during our brunch we're operating on a first come first serve.
We accepting walk-ins at our bar and patio.

We're currently serving a $75 Prix Fixe menu for our "FRENCH DINNER" every last Wednesday of the month.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
French, Contemporary French, Contemporary French / American
Hours of operation
Tue–Fri 9:00 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(857) 277-0075
Website
https://www.cafesauvage.com/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
25 Massachusetts Ave, Boston, MA 02115
Neighborhood
Back Bay
Parking details
None

Experiences

FRENCH DINNER - JULY
$75.00 per person
Jul 30, 2025 only
Café Sauvage: A Taste of Paris Step into Paris every last Wednesday of the month at Café Sauvage. Our "French Touch" dinner isn’t a class. It’s a full immersion into French culture. Surrounded by French speakers in an authentic French environment, you'll enjoy an evening where only French is spoken. Indulge in a three-course prix-fixe menu for $75, with the option to enhance your experience with a wine pairing. We'll have some à la carte options for the no-so-hungry! No need to speak perfect French this experience is about immersing yourself in the language and culture. Whether you studied French in high school, have a French-speaking partner, or are simply curious, don’t hesitate to join us for an unforgettable evening.

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Beef Carpacio$17.00
Rib eye fillet, parmesan, arugula, capers
Burrata$16.00
charred tomatoes, garlic, basil, pesto & roasted red peppers
Cheese or Charcuterie Board$18.00
Sauvage's selection
- Mix Board$22.00
Crispy Zucchini$13.00
homemade breadcrumbs | parmesan | harissa mayonnaise
Champignons de Paris$11.00
garlic | herb | mushrooms
Tuna Tartare$18.00
crostini | avocado | piment d' espelette
Artichoke Dip$15.00
mozzarella, cream cheese, spinach, parmesan, cayenne, panko crust

For the Table & Pour la Table

French Fries$7.00
Plantains$7.00
Truffle Fries$9.00
Spicy greens beans $13.00

Larges Plates & Hors d'Oeuvres

Glazed Eggplant$22.00
burrata | sauce chimichurri | pomegranate seeds | ginger | soy sauce | sesame oil
Grilled Branzino$28.00
yuka | tomatoes | peppers coulis
Sauvage Burger*$20.00
house butter blend | crispy shallots | iceberg lettuce | tomato | sauvage sauce | truffle fries
Steak Frites*
bone marrow sherry butter | Brandy onions | peppercorn sauce
- 9oz$32.00
Roasted Chicken$27.00
signature chicken | sweet potatoes gnocchi | coconut milk
Mussels$22.00
curry, coconut milk, wine, shallots & toasted bread
Ratatouille Lasagna$24.00
zucchini, eggplant, tomatoes, mozarella & red peppers
Mushrooms Risotto$27.00
wild mushrooms, garlic, cream, parmesan cheese & white wine
Short Rib Cavatelli Bourguignon$30.00
braised short rib, pearl onions, carrots, bacon, red wine & parsley
Salmon $32.00
potatoes puree, shrimps, broccolini, garlic, cherry tomatoes, chili flakes & white wines

Desserts

Chocolate Mousse$12.00
dark chocolate | whipped cream | topped with almond crêpe dentelle
Crème Brulée$12.00
vanilla bean | fresh berries

Cocktails

Hibiscus Margarita$14.00
Bissap Juice, Tequila, Triple Sec, Fresh Lime Juice
From Paris to Boston$14.00
Apérol, Grapefruit Juice, Prosecco
Risky Affair$14.00
Mezcal, Spicy Honey, Fresh Lime Juice, Passion Fruit
Sauvage Espresso' Tini$14.00
Spiced Rum, Cold Brew, Espressso Liqueur & Irish Cream

Pétillant / Sparkling

Gruet Blanc de Blancs Sauvage, Chardonnay, New Mexico$14.00
Gruet Sauvage Rose, Pinot Noir, New Mexico$14.00
Valdo Prosecco Brut, Veneto, Italy$11.00

Blanc / Whites

Famille Baron Foucher 2020 Sancerre, Sauvignon Blanc, Loire Valley, France$18.00
Minho Nortico Alvarinho 2020 Vinho Verde, Portugal$12.00
Domaine de la Denante Saint-Véran 2020 Chardonnay, AOP Saint-Véran, France$14.00

Rosé & Orange / Pink & Orange

Château Barbebelle Cuvée Madeleine 2021 Provence Rosé, Coteaux d'Aix, France$13.00
Folk Machine, Jeanne d'Arc 2020 Chenin Blanc, California, US$16.00
Poderi Cellario - E Rosato 2019 Piedmont, Italy$57.00

Rouge / Red

Land of Saints, San Louis Obispo County 2020 Pinot Noir, California, US$15.00
La Demarrante, AOP Côte de Brouilly 2019 Gamay, Beaujolais, Burgundy, France$13.00
Les Georges 2019 Chinon, Loire Valley, France$14.00
La Patience, Coteaux du Pont du Gard 2020 Merlot, Côtes du Rhône, France$13.00
Manousakis Winery 2020 Syrah, Romeiko, Crete, Greece$64.00

Bières / Beer

Hop Chariot, Hazy IPA, 6.0% Bone Up, Everett, MA$10.00
Henrietta, Hibiscus Farmhouse Ale, 4.4% Bone Up, Everett, MA$10.00
1664 - Kronenbourg, Pale Lager, 5.5%, France$9.00
Blanc - Kronenbourg, Wheat Ale, 5%, France$8.00
Upside Dawn - Non-Alcoholic, Blonde Ale, Athletic, CT$7.00

Zero Proof Cocktails

Oversea$5.50
Cold Brew, Condensed Milk & Sea Salt
African Lemonade$6.00
African Roibos Tea, Lemon, Simple Syrup

Non-Coffee

Tea - Palais des Thés$4.50
Mint | Rooibos Vanilla | Earl Grey | Black Tea | Rose & Raspberry
Hot Chocolate$5.00
Evian
- 750ml$6.00
Sparkling Evian
- 750ml$7.00
Sodas$3.75

What 304 people are saying

Cafe Sauvage reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Greater Boston
French
Boston
French

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cafe Sauvage offers a "cozy atmosphere" with "amazing food" and "friendly service" that evokes a "relaxed French cafe" vibe. Diners enjoy "delicious" and "inventive" dishes, especially the Duck Eggs Benedict and steak frites. Although the space is small, the "energetic" ambiance and "attentive" staff make it a "hidden gem" on Mass Ave.

304 Reviews

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Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a small but excellent French bistro with African influences, a unique restaurant for Boston. The ambience, with all the plants and music, is superb. The quite original location for a fine cuisine, at Mass Av and Beacon St, is also perfect. At dinnertime, the place is very busy and noisy, and although it is clearly mostly frequented by younger patrons in their 20s and 30s, our party of seniors had a great time too (me with earplugs). The food was expertly prepared; my only objection is that the roast chicken was somewhat too salty for my personal taste, which somewhat impinged on the more interesting taste of the African spices - but otherwise the chicken was really well prepared, and I overall enjoyed it (evidenced by only the bare bone left on the plate). Watermelon gazpacho soup was fantastic, as was the light creme brulee with fresh berries, and the mocktail with bissap. The service was very attentive despite the restaurant being completely full. I look forward to eating here again.
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Sarah
Greater Boston6 reviews
3.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
I had been wanting to try Café Sauvage for a while, and finally went for our anniversary on July 4th. Sadly, the service was a letdown. My drink (berry limonate) was undrinkable even after it was remade. Our server messed up the order, and my partner waited over an hour for his food while I ate alone. We ordered dessert and waited 30 minutes for spoons. They gave us complimentary plantains to make up for it, but the experience didn’t feel special. Even paying the bill was another hustle. The food was good, but the service was chaotic and inattentive. Sadly, I am not sure we will be returning.
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Jane
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on June 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a great hidden nook on Mass Ave. From the outside, it looks like a diner type restaurant but once inside, the ambiance is soft and relaxing. Light music playing in the background but not overwhelming to where you can't have a conversation. The food was amazingly delicious and the drinks will quench your thirst! Definitely going back! Might be one of my new fav spots to go!
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Emma
Greater Boston1 review
3.0
Dined on June 28, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Food was okay but not worth the price. Most of the dishes lacked flavour and prioritised presentation over taste. French onion soup was good though. The chef's special of the night was halibut and risotto, the rice was undercooked and the fish overcooked. The drinks were good. Overall the food was not great and definitely overpriced for what you get. Service was good though and there was a lively atmosphere (maybe a little too loud). Nice spot, just not great value unfortunately!
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zoey VIP
Philadelphia County1 review
2.0
Dined on June 27, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
omelette was overcooked and food presentation was underwhelming for the price. drinks and service were good. probably wouldn’t be back.
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Marc
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
What's a wonderful cafe! Fantastic food, creative and delicious
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Sofia
Chicago / Illinois1 review
3.0
Dined on June 19, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Very loud inside and outside very smelly next to trash can, good food tho
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Katherine
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cafe Sauvage is just wonderful - the cozy atmosphere, the friendly service, the French vibe, and amazing food. We look forward to another wonderful meal there soon!!
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Gabriela
Greater Boston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place. Great service and creative food. Lovely seating outdoors.
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Michelle VIP
Greater Boston46 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 13, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The food had no taste. It was presented well but just no flavor. We had brunch items and the eggs had zero taste the a Ava ado toast was pleasant with the feta cheese and beat spread but everything else was bland.
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Cafe Sauvage is rated 4.5 stars by 304 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

Experiences are available.

25 Massachusetts Ave, Boston, MA 02115

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Back Bay
Hours of operation
Tue–Fri 9:00 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
French, Contemporary French, Contemporary French / American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None

Website
https://www.cafesauvage.com/
Phone number
(857) 277-0075

Cafe Sauvage

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

FRENCH DINNER - JULY

French Touch

French Onion Soup$15.00

Saumon Fumé$17.00

La betterave $15.00

To Share & Petit Plats

Beef Carpacio$17.00

Burrata$16.00

Cheese or Charcuterie Board$18.00

Crispy Zucchini$13.00

Champignons de Paris$11.00

Tuna Tartare$18.00

Artichoke Dip$15.00

For the Table & Pour la Table

French Fries$7.00

Plantains$7.00

Truffle Fries$9.00

Spicy greens beans $13.00

Larges Plates & Hors d'Oeuvres

Glazed Eggplant$22.00

Grilled Branzino$28.00

Sauvage Burger*$20.00

Steak Frites*

Roasted Chicken$27.00

Mussels$22.00

Ratatouille Lasagna$24.00

Mushrooms Risotto$27.00

Short Rib Cavatelli Bourguignon$30.00

Salmon $32.00

Desserts

Chocolate Mousse$12.00

Crème Brulée$12.00

Cocktails

Hibiscus Margarita$14.00

From Paris to Boston$14.00

Risky Affair$14.00

Sauvage Espresso' Tini$14.00

Pétillant / Sparkling

Gruet Blanc de Blancs Sauvage, Chardonnay, New Mexico$14.00

Gruet Sauvage Rose, Pinot Noir, New Mexico$14.00

Valdo Prosecco Brut, Veneto, Italy$11.00

Blanc / Whites

Famille Baron Foucher 2020 Sancerre, Sauvignon Blanc, Loire Valley, France$18.00

Minho Nortico Alvarinho 2020 Vinho Verde, Portugal$12.00

Domaine de la Denante Saint-Véran 2020 Chardonnay, AOP Saint-Véran, France$14.00

Rosé & Orange / Pink & Orange

Château Barbebelle Cuvée Madeleine 2021 Provence Rosé, Coteaux d'Aix, France$13.00

Folk Machine, Jeanne d'Arc 2020 Chenin Blanc, California, US$16.00

Poderi Cellario - E Rosato 2019 Piedmont, Italy$57.00

Rouge / Red

Land of Saints, San Louis Obispo County 2020 Pinot Noir, California, US$15.00

La Demarrante, AOP Côte de Brouilly 2019 Gamay, Beaujolais, Burgundy, France$13.00

Les Georges 2019 Chinon, Loire Valley, France$14.00

La Patience, Coteaux du Pont du Gard 2020 Merlot, Côtes du Rhône, France$13.00

Manousakis Winery 2020 Syrah, Romeiko, Crete, Greece$64.00

Bières / Beer

Hop Chariot, Hazy IPA, 6.0% Bone Up, Everett, MA$10.00

Henrietta, Hibiscus Farmhouse Ale, 4.4% Bone Up, Everett, MA$10.00

1664 - Kronenbourg, Pale Lager, 5.5%, France$9.00

Blanc - Kronenbourg, Wheat Ale, 5%, France$8.00

Upside Dawn - Non-Alcoholic, Blonde Ale, Athletic, CT$7.00

Zero Proof Cocktails

Oversea$5.50

African Lemonade$6.00

Non-Coffee

Tea - Palais des Thés$4.50

Hot Chocolate$5.00

Evian

Sparkling Evian

Sodas$3.75

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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