No. 9 Park

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   Ciro

   Chicago

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

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   We were pleasantly surprised to find this restaurant which we had somehow overlooked for years right across from the statehouse. The restaurant is a little dated but still has charm and park views. The service was exceptional and the food, especially the prune gnocchi and ricotta fritters, was top notch. I would go back just for the ricotta fritters--highly recommend.
   

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   EmilieL

   Montreal

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

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   The quality of the food was outstanding. We had chosen the 6 course tasting menu and we don't regret it at all. The food was refined and tasty and the presentation was beautiful. We did appreciate a little less the decoration (we were sitting in quite a dark room at the back) that would really need to be refreshed, especially the bathroom (!), to math the high standing of the gastronomy that we've been served. The service was great although we noticed a few flaws, again for such a high standing restaurant.
   

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   Tango

   New England

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on May 22, 2023

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   The server and manager were absolutely amazing. Extremely accommodating and the pinnacle of what service should be. Will definitely be visiting again in the future and the food was impeccable as well.
   

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   LorettaA

   Dallas

   6 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on May 17, 2023

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   We loved No. 9 Park. Our experience from the food, wine, atmosphere and service were a 10. I love that it's an elevated culinary experience with high touch service yet very approachable and genuine. Kim, our server, she took great care of us. She was kind, knowledgeable and was wonderful at reading the ebb and flow our conversation. Chef Elvis came out to visit with us, wonderful to meet him. We really enjoyed hearing about his journey to being Chef at No. 9 Park. The food was refined, stunningly presented and tasted divine. Kim's wine recommendation based on our preferences shared with her was spot on, Pagliaro 2017. All four of us were from out of town and plan to return next time we are in Boston. The manager I believe, didn't catch her name, was very much a part of the evening as well. Thanks to the No. 9 Park team that made our evening truly memorable.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   New England

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on May 14, 2023

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   Every item was perfect. Service was excellent. Space is calm and lovely.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Nashville

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 13, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Great ambiance sitting at the windows and people watching during the dinner. Food was creative, excellently prepared and served. What stood out were the sauces, and also enjoyed many off-menu items that better fit our food preferences (more vegan and healthier). The prune gnocchi was a fave! Not sure if we would have enjoyed sitting away from the window, as it was a bit dark in the back.
   

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   WilliamG

   New England

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on May 7, 2023

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   Unforgettable experience. One of Boston's best for a reason.
   

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   johnE

   Minneapolis

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on May 6, 2023

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   Tasting menu good but very small portions. Intimate, comfortable, quiet setting.
   

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   AndrewG

   Brisbane

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 3, 2023

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   Table near bar - very loud … might have just been related to an overly intoxicated single customer
   

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    DennisP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2023

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    Wonderful food and service. Truly high class. Worth every moment.
    

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    Donna2go

    New York Area

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

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    No.9 Park…Iconic Boston Elegance, Fabulous Food, Knowledgeable Friendly Service….Excellence without Pretension…A Rare Combination Indeed ~ Celebrating our Kid’s First Anniversary Seated in the ‘Window’ we Ordered the Chef’s Tasting Menu with Wine Pairing….TRUST me….DO This….Pre-Dinner Cocktails Perfect & Delicious ~ 6-7 Courses, Each a Symphony of Taste and Beauty ~ Standouts for me the Raw Fish with a dollop of unexpected Buttermilk Crème, DO Add On the ‘House’ Prune Gnocchi Course…you will Thank Me….the Tasty Succulent Lamb and the not to be missed YUM to the TUM Chocolate Soufflé ~ only slight disappointment was the Chicken….pretty but not special, however, c’est la vie! Wine Selections TRULY Wonderful! Interesting pairings that each worked so well with the Food ~ We LOVED hearing the back story of each vineyard/vintage shared by our terrific server with every pour! Expensive? Of Course! But WELL Worth the Trip….for me, every visit to No.9 feels like a holiday from ‘real life’…Bon Appetit! ❤️
    

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    Kristine

    Philadelphia

    43 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

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    My husband and I enjoyed a lovely dinner while we were visiting Boston for a combination work and vacation trip. I found No. 9 Park on a blog about great restaurants in Boston and when I saw that their signature dish was a gnocchi (one of my husband's faves), I added it to the list of places to book. We arrived early for our reservation but they were able to seat us right away. We ordered cocktails and the server was great at handling our questions and requests. The "This is the Way" cocktail is so crazy-unique we will be thinking about that for a long time to come! We ordered the Chef's Tasting Menu w wine pairing and were thrilled! The house-special gnocchi was delicious, but I think my favorite course was the arctic char, followed by my husband's fave - the chicken. I know, chicken? YES, the chicken! And the wine pairings were all wonderful as well. The server was a little reserved at first, but became much more talkative as we asked him questions about the wine and the courses. Quite an enjoyable evening and we may even try to get back there before we leave town for another taste of the great cocktails.
    

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    johnc

    New England

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

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    The rabbit entree was delicious but the bass entree was nothing to write home about. The cocktails were just okay. The service was a bit too attentive, with our mostly full water glasses being “filled” every 3 minutes, frequently interrupting our conversation.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    17 reviews

    3.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience3

    What can I say…. The service and food was off tonight. The staff was disorganized the entire night. Plates were not cleared in a timely manner, missing plate setting for table of three. Food was delivered and I sat there with no utensils and plate. Check was delivered before the espresso and cappuccino they forgot completely. The food was uneventful. It was like the pairing did not complement each other. Also, some of the worst carrot cake I have had. Sorry chef, we were expecting an experience, however we were underwhelmed. Overall 3 stars for beautiful venue.
    

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    Todd

    New England

    121 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    121 reviews

    Dined on April 26, 2023

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    outstanding food and service really hit the spot with a nice view too
    

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    JudiD

    New England

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

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    We had the tasting menu.. EVERYTHING was amazing!!! We’ll be back!!
    

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    Boston

    New England

    8 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2023

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    DO NOT SUPPORT BARBARA LYNCH. I couldn’t believe the chanting and yelling I heard coming from the kitchen. The overall restaurant was run down and dirty. The plates had grey scratches, the bathrooms were not clean, and one of the chairs at our table was wobbly. The food was overpriced, underwhelming, and took a very long time to arrive. The ricotta fritters were overly saturated in oil from the fryer, and a large piece of the duck meat was significantly undercooked. The tagliatelle pasta was also undercooked. The meat sauce in tagliatelle bolognese was flavorful, but very salty.
    

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    BernT

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2023

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    Great all around. We had not been back since pre-covid, and it is as good as ever if not better.
    

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    NickC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 16, 2023

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    Absolutely incredible. Service, food and beverage were all spot!
    

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    Molly

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

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    Big thank you to everyone who made our night so amazing! The food, wine, and ambiance were fabulous. Service was incredible as well! Miranda was gracious enough to stop by and even gifted my grandma Barbara Lynch’s book. This meant so much to my grandma visiting from LA. She’s a big fan of Barbara Lynch and her restaurants so it was really special. I’m so grateful for the time and care put into an incredible experience! I already can’t wait to go back! Thank you all!
    

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    John

    New England

    60 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    60 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2023

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    Always a sure bet ...... You can't beat the classic prune stuffed gnocchi. Still satisfying some 25 years on.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

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    From the moment we walked in the staff were amazing, welcoming and complete professionals. Our waitress was amazing and her knowledge of the dishes and wine was fantastic.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

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    Birthday and they were phenomenal Elegant Surroundings
    

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    RonL

    New England

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

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    Customized every aspect of our meal to meet our needs. Could not have been a better experience. Our new favorite in Boston.
    

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    AndyF

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 8, 2023

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    The food was phenomenal and Elaine was amazing. Will highly recommend.
    

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    JohnM

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 6, 2023

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    It does not get better than this. Brilliant, highly knowledgeable service without stuffiness. Impeccable food throughout: creative, yet classic, and letting the key ingredients shine. Great, intimate room and location - bar and some tables with views over Boston Common. Several generous touches of lagniappe added to our experience by our server. Expensive yes, but amid the parade of costly forgettable restaurants, you will leave #9 Park feeling special and you won't forget what you ate.
    

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    Lyle

    New England

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2023

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    This is a review of the food only, starting with the wine. The options for glasses and half bottles of wine are very limited and disappointing. The prune gnocchi was excellent as always. The agnolotti and ricotta fritters were very good. The red snapper was sodden (as in water logged) and tasteless. The turnip served with it was crunchy, very under cooked. The venison was mediocre and bland tasting. The chocolate souffle was almost tasteless -- it was sweet with nearly undetectable chocolate flavor. The texture was dry and nothing akin to a homemade souffle. In fact, the dish tasted as though it had come out of a package. All in all, a somewhat disappointing meal.
    

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    GaryM

    New England

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

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    Outstanding Staff was amazing, kind and knowledgeable.
    

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    David

    New England

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

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    Great service and food but there was a party next to us that started as 3 people, went to 4 and then 6 and the people were VERY LOUD!
    

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    logan

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

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    thought 180 for 4 oz of wagu was not presented properly & on web site shows different steak than menu which was why selected wagu
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Classic, elegant experience with amazing food and location!
    

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    Chowhound

    New England

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 23, 2023

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    No. 9 is an elegant place we return to time and again for "date nights" and special events.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    22 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

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    A very disappointing dinner. Average food surprised us. Terrible service really surprised us, though the restaurant manager did make it up to us by comping the whole dinner (wine included despite our specifically saying we'd be happy to pay for that). We had lack of table clearing, wrong items brought for wrong persons, over pours on wine, lack of confidence by our server, and then being told 2/3 throufh dinner that they were out of the steak tartare our firned had ordered originally. It wasn't a good night for the restaurant by any measure. We didn't have the heart to express our disappointment in the quality of the food after they compd the meal, but the striped bass and duck were overcooked, and the pastas were lukewarm at best. Not good.
    

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    KristinaB

    New England

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

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    The food and staff were both fantastic! Wonderful experience!
    

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    FoodieSurgeon

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Absolutely fabulous experience, highly recommend to any foodie
    

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    MITprof

    New England

    134 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    134 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2023

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    Only time I have rated Outstanding, mostly because of the really wonderful food. My wife and I eat out ~5 times each week. We haven’t been to No. 9 Park in at least a year. My wife and I each had an Appetizer and a so-called Mid-Course dish, with no Entre. Each dish was terrific with very generous portions. We never would have been able to consume Entres on top of all we ate. We’ll be back very soon for another evening of delicious eating!
    

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    MistyG

    Indiana

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

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    It was amazing. The service and food were amazing. Such a great evening.
    

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    DeaconT

    London

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    A wonderful visit to the Grande Dame of Boston food. Everything was pitch perfect. Fantastic wine pairings. Only niggle: the music was sometimes too loud, and a bit top 40 pop.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 4, 2023

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    Service staff and the Chefs were fantastic. The food was amazing and it was a superb time.
    

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    ScottK

    New England

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food was incredible and service was amazing. Highly recommended!
    

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