Restaurants near Back Bay Beacon

Mistral and Aquitaine are among my favorite French restaurants in Boston, but I had not tried Bistro du Midi until last night. I would now give this the top rank. We had the special ribeye, buillabase, duck, steak tartare, tortellini , octopus and everything was delectable. Service and atmosphere are also top notch. Even the kids pizza was unbelievable. Given the flawless dinner, I expected the desserts to be the same,  and while the chocolate soufflé and crème brûlée were excellent, the other items we tried were good, but not great. You may need a second job to pay for the dinner, but if you have the money to drop, it’s worth it. 

My wife and I make it a point to eat at Tescanos when we come to Boston for the holidays. The food is always excellent and the people who welcome you are the best!

Went here on a weekday night. Tables were available and service was quick. Parking is available close by.

First course was exceptional - squash carpaccio. Second course was ok - veal milanese. Service was outstanding. Tables are VERY close together - zero privacy from neighbors. Decor is vibrant, warm, and rich with natural light. The tight spacing, noise level, and variable food quality eclipse the good parts of Contessa.

Wonderful meal and one of the best restaurants decorated for the Christmas Holiday season with music playing in the background. Sweet tooth Tuesday was shot, my husband and I had the bread pudding and chocolate chip cookie! Excellent, a treasure in Beacon Hill