My husband and I went there for our anniversary. This is a good place to have a dinner. You can sit outside or inside. We were seated inside. The food tasted great. As a starter we ordered a "Foie Gras" On the menu you can choose from two options they have or order both of them. We ordered both. Both "Foie Gras" tasted great. As my main dish, I ordered "La Volaille" roasted chicken and my husband ordered "L'Entrecote" ribeye. Our waiter told us that my chicken cooking time is 45 minutes, I was aware of that because it was written on the menu as well. I confirmed my order. The chicken was amazing, it was soft and yummy. I recommend trying it. For dessert we ordered "Le Brouillard" and they brought us a candle. It was so sweet. It was delicious.

French bistro . Everything was delicious. We had the foie, mussels and duck. The waiters are attentive and friendly.

Having recently had dinner here I thought it time to update my lunch review from over 10 years ago. We had dinner with another couple and another friend so there were 5 of us in total. As we were going to an art opening later we had dinner early. Despite the early dinner hour, the place was full not long after we were seated. Reservations are a must. Our waitperson was lovely and greeted us with menus and water as soon as we were seated. One of our party with everyone's approval chose the wine for the table. I don't remember what it was but it was a delicious and crisp, dry white. We started with orders of escargot and spicy mussels in a traditional Marinière sauce...both delicious! For my main I ordered seared cod over quinoa which also had a pistou sauce (kind of a French version of pesto). It was quite delicious and beautifully plated. Two others ordered the whole sea bass which was deboned at the table...a lovely dish. Another person ordered the roasted duck with spring vegetables and sauce l'orange. My husband ordered the pan-seared ribeye with salad and frites. We all seemed to enjoy our food although later once we were home my husband confessed that he had not been happy with his dish. He found the ribeye was gristly and the frites came out cold. Not wanting to make a fuss as we were a group of 5, he didn't say anything to the waiter but he really should have! At the very least he should have asked for new frites that were freshly made and hot. Alas! For dessert three of us shared the French meringue floating in creme anglaise with almonds and caramel. The two others did not want dessert. The meringue was light, tasty and not too sweet. That said, I am not sure it was the dessert for me. A couple of tastes was plenty. My husband would have rated his food a two he told me. He had never been to this restaurant before and unfortunately he was not impressed. I have been here for lunch have been good experiences. This was my first time for dinner and it matched my expectations. Everyone else seemed to enjoy their food selections. The restaurant is small and for some it might feel a bit tight particularly those sitting at the tables for two. We had a fairly nice sized table in a corner and mostly out of the way although my husband who is a tall guy at 6'3" felt a bit cramped. He's a man who likes his elbow room and La Voile is tight on space. The interior design as I mentioned in my earlier review remains lovely and beautifully appointed. There are incredible black and white yacht and sailing photos on the wall from the 1970s. (Recall the La Voile means The Sail in French.) The zinc bar is a particular treasure. The service was attentive. Many of the staff do speak French although ours did not...one of our group is a French speaker and had started conversing in that language to no avail. I would return and probably will at some point for lunch as I am often in the area during the daytime. My husband has made it clear this wasn't the place for him other than the company we were with. Perhaps the restaurant should look into the sourcing of their ribeye steaks and work a little harder to ensure that frites are cooked to order and come hot piping hot. Overall in addition to his subpar meal, I think the place also felt a little too small and fussy for my husband. Prices are in keeping with the Newbury St. location and the times we are living in, which is to say thing are on the expensive side.

By far, the best restaurant for French food. The French onion soup, the sole and steak were fabulous. Their prices are reasonable, they don't skimp on the food, and friendly/professional service. My partner and I split the soup and two of the mains, and they ever so kindly split them into 1/2 portions for us even without asking!

Came here for a pre-Symphony Hall dinner with my (older) family. Great service - very friendly staff and they were right on top of things. The food was pretty good - I had the French onion soup and then the risotto. The soup was DELICIOUS - one of the best onion soups I've had and I've had a lot. The risotto was good but had a lot of veggies in it that were crunchy enough that it took away from how good the risotto was. For dessert, I got La Gourmande which was one teeny tiny chocolate mousse (amazing), one Madeleine (eh), and one tiny crème brûlée (superb). Overall everyone enjoyed their meal and we got to the show on time. Note: After watching the waitstaff debone the fish, I left wishing I had tried the Dover Sole. Those guys had some skills! Next time!

My friends and I came here on a Saturday night, unfortunately feeling quite ill, but really wanted to try dinner so made it out anyway. We didn't get any drinks but did get the duck liver as it seemed to be the most popular dish on Yelp. We all loved the traditional version, couldn't get behind the pan seared version. If you don't love odd textures I would stick to the original. We got cucumber soup and french onion soup. The cucumber soup was okay, I mainly ordered it for the refreshing aspect to help with my stomach. If you are going to order a soup, go for the French onion soup. For entrees we got the duck which was pretty good, the mussels which does come with a lot of them, and the lobster and scallops which was an incredible dish. And a side of truffle mashed potatoes which were also very very good. By the time we finished these we were starting to feel better and didn't want to push our luck with dessert. Overall the food was great, the staff was nice, the place was decorated nicely and gave the vibe of an anniversary dinner which was nice. I'm excited to come back when I'm feeling better to be able to try more!

Christmas Eve at La Voile was amazing. From the service, to the food, to the ambience it was top notch. The Onion Soup was perfection with great flavor and the perfect amount of cheese. For the main course it was the Le Filet de Boeuf - Beef Tenderloin with a peppercorn sauce. The beef was not only flavorful but melted in your mouth. With dinner and a glass of wine, we passed on desert as we were full. And our waiter was amazing. Friendly, funny, and the perfect service

Service is expectational. Start dinner with La Charcuterie is addictive since they keep on giving fresh bread if you run out toast for charcuterie. My filet is perfection but the rib was great but not mesmerizing. The duck was the best for my husband last time we were there. Decor is charming and intimate. Thank you for wonderful time!

I don't know a lot about French cuisine, but I was impressed with this place. Indoor and outdoor seating available on nice weather days. Great service. I visited during Dine In Boston, so worked off the set menu. I very much enjoyed the Chicken liver spread as an appetizer. I could have spread it on the fresh baguette they served at each table or the small toasted bread it came with. Both were great. I had the trout and rice and I was impressed how moist the filet was. I hate dry fish! The dinner came with desert so I ordered the Floating Island: a meringue that was quite tasty. Again, I leave it to the French food experts to comment, but if my in laws from Canada, or my friends from France come to visit, I'll take them here to check it out.

We stopped in for an early (5:30 PM) dinner because we had to catch a flight and overall it's a place that I'd want to visit again. We had the beet salad, seared duck, and sole meunière which were all cooked perfectly. My duck was a tad bit gristly but I'm being nit picky. Topped everything off with their "La Brouillard" (an affogato) which was the perfect way to end the meal. They have an extensive wine list and full bar. The next time I come back it will definitely be a more relaxed visit and I'll want to explore the menu more. Besides the classic French Onion soup, I'd want to have the escargot and the foie gras. They also have a $69 prix fixe menu which would be a contender for next time. Oh Boston, so much food, so little time... The service was very good also. We were greeted and all interactions with staff were positive. Our waiter was cheery and checked in on us at the appropriate times and was always there when we needed him.