Best French Restaurants in West Cambridge

Had a late lunch at Ma Maison with friends to celebrate a birthday. Everything was perfect. We had a corner table which was nice. We shared a few appetizers - The escargot are always excellent. The smoked salmon that Jacky smokes himself is one of my favorites. It was served with lightly toasted break - but the bread and butter that comes to the table when you sit down is pretty fabulous. I had a blue cheese burger cooked perfectly medium rare on the rare side. It was served with skinny, tasty French fries. Someone else had a very fresh salad and French onion soup. The birthday girl had the crispy poached eggs over a bed of frisée. The desserts were wonderful - one gigantic profiterole - more than enough to share among three people and we also had a huge Baked Alaska. It was creamy and delicious. Highly recommend the restaurant. You won't be disappointed.

Another wonderful meal and evening at Pammy’s, this time for a birthday celebration with a party of 5. Price-Fixe menu was great. I loved the Cobia and Squid Ink gnocchi. I was too full to complete the lumache, but took it home and it was excellent the next day. The lamb saddle, yakitori chicken and lasagna also got excellent reviews. Our server was knowledgeable, helpful and attentive.

From valet parking after horrendous Friday traffic, to an amuse bouche soup surprise, we laughed our way through three courses and a bottle of wine, at superb levels, including subtle duck in sauce, pepper perfect steak, huddled broccolini and a shared cardamon flan. We met, on our left, a visitor from England, avoiding her NY sister, and in our right, a cancer survivor keynote speaker. Great night out. Sorely needed .

From the moment I was greeted with until the moment I left, I had the best meal experience I have had in my 20+ years going to Mistral. The service, the atmosphere, and the food were terrific, making it a wonderful evening out.

Lunch today was a positive experience from being greeted at the welcoming station through the meal. Alberto Petricca is a great host and Allejandro as always is friendly and very reliable and attentive. The food was fine and the ambiance on the second floor is above the average -very lovely, quiet but not without vitality. It was a business lunch and by placing us in a corner table, they were sensitive for the need for some privacy. The price was appropriate. I'll go back for either business or pleasure.