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Mistral - Boston, Boston, MA

Mistral - Boston

4.8
4.8
5771 Reviews
$31 to $50
French
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The design of Mistral is both elegant and casual, resonating with the ambiance of Provence as arched floor to ceiling windows drench the room with light.
Mistral’s dramatic dining room serves dinner nightly. We also offer craft cocktails and fine wines to compliment Chef Mammano’s menu.
Mistral’s private dining room, Le Salon du Mistral, accommodates 60 seated and up to 80 guests for a reception.

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 51 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Bar Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (617) 867-9300
  • Website
    http://www.mistralbistro.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Jamie Mammano
  • Private party facilities
    Le Salon du Mistral, Mistral's private dining room, provides a sophisticated setting for intimate gatherings of sixty seated and up to eighty for a reception. With award-winning French Mediterranean cuisine from Chef Jamie Mammano, Mistral provides the ultimate private dining experience.
  • Private party contact
    Lisa Flores: (617) 867-9300
  • Location
    223 Columbus Ave., Boston, MA 02116
  • Neighborhood
    Back Bay
  • Cross street
    Between Berkeley and Clarendon
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Public transit
    Back Bay Station on Orange Line & Copley or Arlington on Green Line
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • Greater Boston

    French

  • Boston

    Romantic

  • Boston

    French

5,771 Reviews

  1. PaulNAck

    Naples

    79 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    79 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place can’t fail. Attentive but not pushy server, food is creative and served hot, the half duck was delicious.

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  2. mandm03431

    Greater Boston

    20 reviews

    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my wife and my first visit to Mistral. We had attended the Holiday Pops concert in the afternoon and wanted a special place for dinner. Mistral certainly was that. It was a perfect restaurant. The food was delicious and the service was excellent. The restaurant was packed with the noise level be high. That said I think we have found a new favorite for when we visit Boston.

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  3. SueD

    Greater Boston

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was fine, but service was slow and the waiter fell short in ways. We both felt he was snippy and had an attitude.

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  4. TomK

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice evening at Mistral. Service and food was excellent.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I have an exquisite experience at Mistral last night. Everything was amazing, food, atmosphere, and service. We hope to be returning soon. -Mario Angenica

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  6. Andrew

    Cincinnati

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience. This was my wife's first time visiting Mistral and she is still talking about the wonderful food and service. Special thanks to Benjamin.

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  7. Carol

    Greater Boston

    148 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    148 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Mistral has consistently been our favorite restaurant in Boston for its food quality, presentation, and overall excellence. On the last visit the squash soup en croute, Dover sole, and chocolate mousse were stand outs.

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  8. ECAS

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent spot for a special night out! The ambiance was very romantic and upscale and the food was superb!

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  9. DavidH

    Greater Boston

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful restaurant, Wonderful building, wonderful service. My wife and I both had filet of beef with horse radish mashed potatoes and broccolini. The steak was a great cut of meat. Expertly prepared and served right away. We also had escargot and mushroom bisque as appetizers. Don't know why it took us so long to go there. We will be back soon.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 2, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is very delicious as usual and service is excellent

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  11. Love2eat

    Greater Boston

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing, service was amazing. Will be back 10/10

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  12. Vito

    Greater Boston

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and perfect service. Our server, Grant, made our anniversary dinner extra special. Thank you.

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  13. JimmyBob

    Greater Boston

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Seared foie gras with duck confit appetizer was absolutely superb. Could have been my main meal. My entree was the Roast Rack of Colorado Lamb; better than excellent. Best rack of lamb I’ve ever had. All four of us had excellent appetizers and entrees. With all that food, we were all too full to move on to dessert which, by the way, looked very appealing. Great meal and our waiter, Hector, was attentive and gracious. Great evening.

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  14. Jimmy

    Greater Boston

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was outstanding. The white truffle macaroni is a must try. Hector was a fabulous server. Just a wonderful experience

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  15. Fooooodie

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 27, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a lovely dinner here it was nice and the staff were experienced and helpful. Really enjoyed and recommended it

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  16. gatsby

    Greater Boston

    46 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful!! We are long time customers and find it consistency fabulous! Every single time. Love love love our dinners at Mistral's! Can't wait for our next visit.

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  17. SYRS

    Greater Boston

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Columbus Hospitality Group restaurants are the best- Cuisine, service and ambiance are superb at all the restaurants. Mistral's menu is wide-ranging and delicious. The director of the restaurant group is amazing (Hoshang)- he is professional, visible in a non-assuming manner, and there is not a job that he does not help with. He is everywhere! it's so great to see him at all the restaurants!

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  18. ADunn

    Greater Boston

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was amazing! Perfect place for a girls night out

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Most delicious food! Excellent service-attentive but not intrusive.

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  20. BostonB6

    Greater Boston

    39 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice high end restaurant. Great service as would be expected. What dropped my ratings is that everything was over salted and inconsistently salted. My halibut was bland on one half and crazy salty on the half. The portobello appetizer was amazingly good.

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  21. ANNEs

    New York Area

    72 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    72 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a perfect evening at Mistral. The escargots and the seasonal truffle mac and cheese are a must! The romantic atmosphere and impeccable friendly service is another reason to come back again and again!

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  22. AndrewG

    Atlantic City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious dinner. Great service too. Only issue is the noise level. Just loud. Otherwise our all time favorite in Boston

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  23. JamesJ

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Very poor service, celebrating thanksgiving eve with friends and family. Cold Foie Gras, says medium rare, but completely cold in the center. Even after bringing another dish it’s still the same results. Service is very poorly, been there quite a few times. Yet this time is very disappointed. Won’t return.

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  24. Ning

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We booked it due to its high rating. But the food, the presentation and the service are all well above our expectation.

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  25. Bosfoodie

    Washington DC

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible food, drinks, and service as always!!!!

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  26. Wilthoj

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Outstanding service, innovative menu, terrific ingredients, most satisfying dinner out since before Covid.

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  27. StephenB

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The hospitality was great starting from the valet to receiving the check. Absolutely no complaints. Major kudos to our server Jim. He was a delight. The bus boy was on top of his game also. Food was outstanding, so big thumbs up to the Chefs. You all made the experience a memorable one for my daughter and I. See you soon.

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  28. Phriday

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Overall it's a nice restaurant. It works if you want to impress someone by spending a lot of money on a fancy restaurant. The service is attentive and charming. I wish they didn't jam as many people into the restaurant though. If I spend this kind of money, I shouldn't hit elbows with my neighbor.

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  29. TKPV

    Greater Boston

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Maintaining a high-level after many years - excellent all around.

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  30. KerryM

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, great atmosphere, wonderful service.

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome service! The food is really tasty. Will definitely come back.

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  32. MODKOD

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful time at Mistral. The people were very helpful/knowledgeable. The food, wine and drinks were outstanding.

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The bread and apps were solid. Entrees were very bad - beef tenderloin was very dry and Dover sole had no flavor. We weren’t able to finish the entrees because of how bad they were. Besides the food, the overall service and experience was not on par with other upscale restaurants in Boston. Lack of attention to detail. Wouldn’t want to spend my own money again to figure out if it was just an off night.

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  34. LeeM

    Greater Boston

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service here is outstanding and very efficient. There was no shortage staff to be sure. Everyone enjoyed their cocktails and wine. The food is very good as well.

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  35. George

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Made for a very special birthday dinner, would absolutely go back. Very fair prices for the quality of food and service. Probably the best meal I’ve had in Boston.

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  36. kkkk

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Went for a birthday dinner for my partner. The service was spotty (we had to flag down our waiter and ask for things rather than be asked, and nobody asked us about anything after the entrees were served.) I think I expected more from service before coming. Noise levels were high, and you could barely hear yourself over the sound of everybody talking. Ambience was not very good if you are expecting to have a romantic dinner date. Food-wise, we ordered the Escargot and Seared Foie-gras as appetizers and the Half Roasted Duck and Whole Rack of Lamb as entrees. These were what the waiter recommended as Mistral’s signature dishes. Before eating, they served us some delicious crusty bread, but never asked us if we wanted more butter which we finished pretty early on. The Escargot was deliciously garlicky and tender, but the Foie-gras was lackluster. It came out a little cold, and didn’t wow my partner and I. This was both taste-wise and temperature-wise. The bread was soggy and the taste was not on par with the cost. The Escargot was probably the best dish of the night. For the entrees, we can only recommend the Half Roasted Duck. That is not to say that the Rack of Lamb wasn’t good per se, but it was not $98 worth it. As the most expensive thing on the menu, I thought it would make me feel amazed both taste and presentation wise. However, I cannot with good conscious recommend it. It came out a little cold, and the taste was simple. Good, but not delicious, and the lamb really needed the sauce to have enough flavor. The sides were delicious but inconsistent. The Duck on the other hand, was the 2nd best dish of the night. The skin could be crispier, the meat wasn’t as well seasoned as we would have liked (needed salt), but the cranberry relish and mushroom risotto paired really well with the fatty duck. Portion sizes were really good with the duck, and we feel like two people only needed 1 appetizer, 1 entree, and maybe a dessert to feel satisfied.

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  37. ObertoD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thé entire experience was absolutely amazing! I brought my fiancé to the restaurant as a birthday surprise.

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  38. MarkP

    Atlanta Metro

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a first rate French restaurant. It can be somewhat noisy, but otherwise is a wonderful choice b

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  39. Jools

    Greater Boston

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mistral is a class operation. Gorgeous dining room with very high ceilings and lots of windows. Excellent service. The food is spectacular. The beef tenderloin and halibut were perfection as was the onion and squash soup. We shared a warm apple tart with caramel sauce that was superb. This is a very expensive restaurant, but it is worth every penny. Thank you for a wonderful experience.

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 8, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and atmosphere were excellent. Staff was slow and service was poor. I’d expect a $24 glass of red to be chilled not room temp. Asked for bread 3 times. Hoping it was an off night, restaurant has a lot of potential

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Mistral - Boston offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 867-9300.

Mistral - Boston is rated 4.8 stars by 5771 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 51 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Mistral - Boston

223 Columbus Ave., Boston, MA 02116

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Between Berkeley and Clarendon
  • Neighborhood
    Back Bay
  • Hours of operation
    Bar Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Public transit
    Back Bay Station on Orange Line & Copley or Arlington on Green Line
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jamie Mammano
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.mistralbistro.com/
  • Phone number
    (617) 867-9300
  • Private party facilities
    Le Salon du Mistral, Mistral's private dining room, provides a sophisticated setting for intimate gatherings of sixty seated and up to eighty for a reception. With award-winning French Mediterranean cuisine from Chef Jamie Mammano, Mistral provides the ultimate private dining experience.
  • Private party contact
    Lisa Flores: (617) 867-9300

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