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La Voile

4.8
4.8
4808 Reviews
$31 to $50
French
La Voile is an authentic French brasserie, opened in Cannes in 1947. After a few years under a new ownership, it relocated to Boston in 2007.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 51 times today
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Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    French

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:45 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:45 pm

  • Phone number

    (617) 587-4200

  • Payment options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Executive chef

    Raphael Lambert

  • Catering

    La Volie would be delighted to cater your next event! lavoilecatering@gmail.com | 617-283.7001<br />Contact Jérôme Bergère

  • Private party facilities

    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.

  • Private party contact

    Jerome: (844) 241-2105

  • Neighborhood

    Back Bay

  • Cross street

    Fairfield / Gloucester

  • Parking details

    Near La Voile, The prudential parking garage.

  • Public transit

    Copley square or Hynes Convention Center on Green Line

  • Additional

    Bar Dining, Beer, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

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What 4,808 people are saying

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Boston / New England

    French

  • Boston

    Great for fine wines

  • Boston

    French

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  1. Lucy

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Worth the price. Everything is nice. Will surely recommend to friends.
  2. PickyL

    Denver

    112 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    112 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    Competent bistro meals-- do not expect your food to be served by chefs who use tweezers to decorate with microgreens. This is more like something in the arrondissements in Paris and designed to be so. The ambiance is great-- last night was a bit hectic because it was filled with people looking for a Restaurant Week deal and the staff was harried.
  3. OpenTable Diner

    Mexico City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food and service
  4. GracielaM

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Authentic French food in a cozy atmosphere with great wait staff.
  5. LilKa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Nice restaurant and area. Went for restaurant week
  6. Sharon

    New England

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    great restaurant, great care to the quality of the food and service
  7. StephaneV

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall3food4service1ambience4
    Although the atmosphere and food was good, I was very disappointed by the way the service treated us: I had not finished my charcuterie plateau and the waitress came with the next course without prior notice or asking if the first course was done...I found it very rude and not up to the standard I would expect from this establishment.
  8. ElodieR

    New England

    15 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience3
    We had a reservation at the bar. We arrived 5 min early and were told there was someone finishing their meal a d that only one seat was available and we were asked if it was ok fir one of us to stand up. We said no, we had a reservation why would we do that? Then the woman at the front desk ignored us completely. Finally someone took care of us but we had to wait. We finally sat and I realized that our seat were double booked a d were kept for some more regular people who were created when arrived. I thought we were really not well served and that woman at the front was extremely rude. We ordered the chicken and the duck, we were warned that the chicken would take 45 min, it actually took 1hour15 min which is outrageous. This people who got our seats ordered the chicken and it it took 20 min to get it. Again favorism… The entrees were good. We ordered the Île flottante for dessert, that was not good at all, no flavor, and wrong texture, very disappointing. It is not my first time there but I am quite disappointed, their sister restaurant upstairs is much better.
  9. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Delicious food, great service. Totally worth the high price.
  10. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    From the service at making a reservation, to Baptiste, our amazing server, to the unbelievable food… An absolutely amazing experience!
  11. imgwiz

    New England

    15 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Really pleasant French bistro ambiance. Very pleasant, helpful and friendly wait staff. Appreciated their flexibility to make a change in our reservation a few hours ahead to increase the size of the group. Food reliably delicious. Fairly limited selection for vegetarians.
  12. TOLmusic

    New England

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The staff is GREAT! The food - excellent! Best on Newbury street!
  13. SusanG

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    La Voile is always a treat and special neighborhood spot. You feel like you are in Paris!
  14. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    There is truly no place better!
  15. anjuly

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience3
    the foi gras was very good, but the blanquete was of the worse I have tried
  16. Crystal

    Nashville

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 6, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    This was our first time eating here, the staff was friendly and amazing. The food was very good. The only thing that I felt could have been different is to inform the customer that they are paying for the water, when that is the 1st thing you're offering them as they are sitting.
  17. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful on all counts
  18. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    As always, a slam dunk!!! Incredible atmosphere and service!
  19. RoseT

    New York Area

    31 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Third visit within the year. I like this place a lot. Food is very good, service is very good. Nice decor and ambience. It is very busy - for these reasons!
  20. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent food, good choice of wine, friendly service. Everything was good. The crowd got louder as the night progressed.
  21. Mary

    New England

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on March 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Afternoon lunch with a friend was delightful. We had a wonderful waiter who let us sit and chat longer than we should have. Thank you for a wonderful afternoon!
  22. Hilary

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    A personal favorite on Newbury St. for cozy, charming and classic French bistro atmosphere. Service is warm and efficient. Dishes we've enjoyed are the escargot, charcuterie platter, beet salad, Dover sole, roast chicken, and Ile flotante.
  23. Mary

    New England

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    食事はとてもおいしかったです。スタッフの方々もとても親切で感じが良かったです。ひとつだけ満足できなかったのは、私たちの予約が5人から6人になったことを考慮しても、テーブルが少し狭かったかもしれません。他はとても良かったです。
  24. PickyL

    Denver

    113 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    113 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have in the past been somewhat underwhelmed by the cooking in this charming neighborhood spot …but… perhaps they changed chefs. We had escargots followed by Dover sole, both expertly prepared and delicious Staff was lovely
  25. RobinO

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Wonderful food and service. We had the 3 course prix fixe which provided good value for the quality and overall experience. It got a bit loud as the restaurant filled up, and toward the end of the meal we had to raise our voices a bit to hear each other
  26. Lecker

    New England

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A real European restaurant with nice size portions, where quality goes over quantity.
  27. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding
  28. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience2
    This place is not good. The beef tenderloin was over cooked, dry, and chewy, medium well instead of medium rare. The baby potatoes that came with it tasted as if they’d been made in the morning and kept warm all day. The mashed potatoes came to the table cold. Carrots were steamed and flavorless. The wines by the glass are supermarket wines for outrageous prices. We talked to the dining room manager, but all we got was a half apology and a thimbleful of cheap champagne. We spent $240 and then ate premade dinners from Roche Brothers after. How this place got 4.8 stars is amazing to me. This place is terrible.
  29. ScottB

    Charlotte

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    This is a cozy, comfortable restaurant with a nice selection of delicious food and excellent service. Even at a very busy time my server (Maira) somehow managed to be attentive and friendly. Overall, a very pleasant dining experience.
  30. isabelleM

    New York Area

    37 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience3
    We weee seated in the back room, the tables are very close to each other. It’s very loud and not very intimate. The food was good but over priced in general.
  31. Marie

    San Diego

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience3
    I love La Voile, my partner and I have been here before about 2 years ago and it was one of the best dining experiences I’ve had. But this time around was quite different. The food was still fantastic and I thoroughly enjoy every dish I ordered. However, the ambience and atmosphere was a bit irritating to me. The tables on the lower floor are packed in very tight, so you’re right up elbow to elbow with the other guests. It’s quite loud for this reason as well. And the entire dinner felt very rushed. I was trying to take my time and enjoy my evening, but the waiter kept coming back every few minutes and it became quite bothersome. The poor wait service and the atmosphere made this time dining there much less enjoyable and honestly, I left feeling stressed and overwhelmed. Not what you want for a $200 dinner.
  32. Budd

    New England

    129 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    129 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    This continues to be one of our favorite restaurants in Boston! “La Sole” is a favorite!
  33. JackP

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Best Foie Gras ever. Also Chestnut soup was superb. The wine list is extensive but not overwhelming featuring great wines at reasonable and unreasonable prices. Main dishes were not quite as impressive, but he ambiance, service and access to great French wines makes this a must-do place.
  34. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great meal here. Consistently good and truly feels like you’re in France, even though I’ve never been. The Dover Sole is my favorite and the roasted chicken is so dang juicy and flavorful, I would wait 1 hour for it. Bread is served warm with butter, and all the sides: mash, veggies, potatoes 10 different ways, etc are all really well-done. Will definitely come back again 😋
  35. TeenMom

    New England

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    It was very loud and tight in the dining room. Drinks took a long time to come as well as the dinner. But the food was delicious.
  36. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A perfect Valentine’s Day meal. Nice atmosphere - felt special but not stuffy. Great service as usual. We enjoyed some special cocktails and a delicious meal. All in all a lovely experience and we will be back again!
  37. Laura

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had lunch at La Voile. The food and the service was excellent.
  38. Brocc

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    App/ lunch / dessert / drinks were great thanks to Alexander to make our lunch Valentine day very special...
  39. Phil

    Nashville

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is an excellent restaurant. Food is well done, the wait staff professional and attentive, it is small and pleasant to be in, and quiet enough to have a comfortable conversation. It has become my wife's and my favorite restaurant in Boston.
  40. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a Wonderful experience at La Voile! Merci Merci ♥️🎶🍾

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La Voile is rated 4.8 stars by 4808 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 51 times today
Google Map for La Voile

261 Newbury Street, Boston, MA 02116

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Fairfield / Gloucester

  • Neighborhood

    Back Bay

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:45 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:45 pm

  • Cuisines

    French

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Parking details

    Near La Voile, The prudential parking garage.

  • Public transit

    Copley square or Hynes Convention Center on Green Line

  • Payment options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Raphael Lambert

  • Additional

    Bar Dining, Beer, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

  • Phone number

    (617) 587-4200

  • Catering

    La Volie would be delighted to cater your next event! lavoilecatering@gmail.com | 617-283.7001<br />Contact Jérôme Bergère

  • Private party facilities

    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.

  • Private party contact

    Jerome: (844) 241-2105

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