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9.8
Based on 1810 reviews
MediterraneanBoston$$
CAVA
Let me be honest about what this is: a walk-the-line bowl shop on Boylston, not a room you linger in.
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1810 reviews
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Mistral
Mistral is one of the best french restaurants in Boston for date night, especially if you want a strong option in South End.
Mistral suits a night out in South End when you want french that feels grown-up without getting stiff.
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Rating (Google) 9.2
1,302 reviews
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9.2
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Based on 1302 reviews
Best for
date night
Price and pace
More of a night out
Neighborhood
South End · 223 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA 02116, USA
Price
More of a night out
Google rating
9.2 from 1,302 reviews
Address
South End | 223 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA 02116, USA
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What makes Mistral worth the move
Mistral works for date night in South End because the room and the food both help the evening land. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 1,302 Google reviews.
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9.2 from 1,302 Google reviews
Best for
date night
Style
French in South End
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More of a night out
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Google rating: 9.2 from 1,302 reviews
Price point: $$$
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9.2 from 1,302 reviews
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For now, Mistral holds a 9.2 rating across 1,302 Google reviews.
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Quick details
- Address
- 223 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA 02116, USA
- Price
- $$$
- TastyPals score
- Coming soon
- Google rating
- 9.2 (1,302 reviews)
- Cuisine
- French
- Neighborhood
- South End
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Frequently asked questions
What cuisine does Mistral serve?
Mistral is a French restaurant located in South End, Boston. Mistral suits a night out in South End when you want french that feels grown-up without getting stiff.
What is Mistral best for?
Mistral is best for date night. Mistral works for date night in South End because the room and the food both help the evening land. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 1,302 Google reviews.
How much does it cost to eat at Mistral?
Mistral is in the More of a night out price range ($$$). Google rating: 9.2 from 1,302 reviews
Is Mistral worth visiting?
Mistral holds a 9.2 Google rating from 1,302 reviews. Mistral works for date night in South End because the room and the food both help the evening land. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 1,302 Google reviews.
Where is Mistral located?
Mistral is located at 223 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA 02116, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.
Is Mistral good for a date night?
Yes — Mistral is tagged for date night dining. Mistral works for date night in South End because the room and the food both help the evening land. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 1,302 Google reviews.
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