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Pigalle

HUSBAND-AND-WIFE TEAM MARC ORFALY AND KERRI FOLEY HAVE CREATED IN THEIR HOMETOWN WHAT COULD BE CALLED A MOM-AND-POP PLACE OF A HIGHER ORDER. WALK THROUGH THE DOORS AND ENCOUNTER CHEF ORFALY'S CONFIDENT FRENCH-INFLUENCED CUISINE AND FOLEY'S GRACIOUS, KNOWLEDGEABLE HOSPITALITY. AT THE HEART OF PIGALLE IS ORFALY'S INNOVATIVE FRENCH-BASED MENU WHICH CHANGES TO REFLECT THE FRESHEST MARKET FINDS, AND COMBINES INFLUENCES RANGING FROM PARISIAN TO ASIAN TO MIDDLE EASTERN. WINES ARE GOOD-VALUE COUNTRY FRENCH AND AMERICAN BOUTIQUE SELECTIONS THAT WORK WELL WITH THE FOOD. Voted “BEST PRE THEATRE DINING” and “BEST ROMANTIC RESTAURANT”. PIGALLE HAS ALSO EARNED RAVES FROM THE BOSTON GLOBE, BOSTON MAGAZINE, THE IMPROPER BOSTONIAN, STUFF@NIGHT, BOSTON PHOENIX, AND MORE, PLUS FOOD & WINE MAGAZINE NAMED ORFALY ONE OF ITS 10 BEST NEW CHEFS 2004. ORFALY IS A JAMES BEARD NOMINATED BEST CHEF/NORTHEAST. . Please allow 2 hours for pre-theatre dining, and include curtain time with your reservation.
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153 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall 
4.2 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5
(153 Reviews)
Open Ratings Snapshot
Rating Breakdown 153 reviews
5 stars
(66)
4 stars
(59)
3 stars
(21)
2 stars
(6)
1 star
(1)
Food 
4.3 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5
Service 
4.2 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5
Ambiance 
4.3 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5
Noise Level
1.8 / 3
Moderate
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  • special occasion(89)
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  • notable wine list(37)
  • hot spot(8)
Pigalle Reviews List
Review 1 for Pigalle
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

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Dined on 2/16/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"I have been there a few times and the food is good. This last time around, they were short on ingredients and didn't really get to order the appetizers or the entrees that I like the most."
Dined on 2/16/2013
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Review 2 for Pigalle
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

not a great wine list, but

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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Moderate
Moderate
"not a great wine list, but amazing food and ambiance. The room is small, not too noisy, and very personal. The food was excellent and the service was lovely - very friendly and didn't hover. Also, the cocktails are exceptional. I would be worth finding out if you can bring your own bottle of wine to the restaurant for a fee."
Dined on 04/27/2013
 2011
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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Review 3 for Pigalle
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Our experience was outstanding

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Our experience was outstanding from every perspective."
Dined on 04/25/2013
 2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 4 for Pigalle
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Portions were small and the

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Portions were small and the pre-fix menu was limited."
Dined on 04/19/2013
 2008
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Review 5 for Pigalle
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

The food was outstanding,

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The food was outstanding, from appetizers through deserts. Turnip soup was a standout as was the fallen chocolate cake. Am interested to see how it will be "re-concepted" after it closes in a few weeks."
Dined on 04/18/2013
 2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 6 for Pigalle
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

With the exception of the

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"With the exception of the maitre'd's atitude towards redeeming our groupon of $65.00 (formerly worth double, but past date,) the meal and service were exceptional. We ordered one "Theatre Menu" along with another dinner, etc. No where on the menu did it state that the "Theatre Menu" was a 'special," but the matre'd was adamant, insistent and unpleasant in explaining to us that anyone with a brain (he used other language, but essentially he more than implied the concept) could figure out that the "Theatre Menu" was a 'special."
We finally decided to pay a la carte, which we did. Given that Pigalle will sonn evaporate and we have enjoyed so many dinners at the restaurant with friends and family, it was a tasteless end."
Dined on 04/11/2013
 2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 7 for Pigalle
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We've heard such good things

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We've heard such good things about Pigalle over the years and we are so glad to have finally tried it. Everything from the staff, the ambience and the food were outstanding. There is a 3 course price fix at $40. That is incredible considering how wonderful the food is! I had the duck and my wife had the Wiener schnitzel and both were to die for. Pana cotta for dessert and French press coffee to end a wonderful meal. We loved it so much we are going back next weekend :-)"
Dined on 04/13/2013
 2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 8 for Pigalle
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great meal in the Theatre District

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"This was our first time to Pigalle and we went for an early (4PM) Sunday dinner after a matinee show. We chose the "You get what you get" 4-course chef's choice menu w/ 1 wine pairing for $40 each. Since an main course would cost about $30 it seemed like a good deal. First course was a tall shot glass of creamy turnip soup. Excellent flavor but barely more than a sip of it. Hardly what I would call a "first course". The rest of the meal was also excellent and perfect portion size (not too big or too small). The waiter told us the wine was to be a Malbec and would come with the 3rd course. If he didn't know what the chef was going to cook how could he know that Malbec was the perfect pairing? Still all was excellent! We'll be back."
Dined on 04/07/2013
 2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 9 for Pigalle
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Food was excellent, room was

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Food was excellent, room was delightfully intimate, lively but not too noisy. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves"
Dined on 04/06/2013
 2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 10 for Pigalle
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Excellent

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I have heard mix reviews about the chef, but the food could not have been better. A very good selection of interesting mostly French country dishes given a gourmet spin. The cassoulet with duck, garlic pork sausage and lamb was amazing. What a great depth of flavor. It is a small space but they do not pack the tables so close that you cannot have a conversation. My only compliant was the waiter for such a nice restaurant was a little aloof and unattentive, that is why I give Pigalle only 4 out of 5 stars. Overall, I would recommend seeking out this little gem."
Dined on 04/06/2013
 2003
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 11 for Pigalle
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Good, not the best. Don't

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Good, not the best. Don't come here to impress anyone"
Dined on 04/04/2013
 2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 12 for Pigalle
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Excellent

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Excellent Easter lunch. Well served and expertly prepared."
Dined on 03/31/2013
 2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 13 for Pigalle
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Easter diner

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Lovely small restaurant. The food was fantastic and well presented. Best desert. small but excellent wine list. We had a great time."
Dined on 03/31/2013
 2010
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 14 for Pigalle
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Pigalle is a very intimate

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Pigalle is a very intimate restaurant that is perfect for a special occasion. The food was very good, especially the short ribs. Linda's Lemonade was amazing!"
Dined on 03/28/2013
 2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 15 for Pigalle
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Appetizers and main courses

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Appetizers and main courses were wonderful. Bread was pasty store-bought and creme brulle in a tiny espresso cup was disappointing as it used to be wonderful there."
Dined on 03/30/2013
 2013
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Review 16 for Pigalle
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

I think my expectations of

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I think my expectations of the restaurant had been slightly over-hyped; although everything was good, nothing was really exceptional."
Dined on 03/29/2013
 2013
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Review 17 for Pigalle
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Great ambiance, and I was

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Great ambiance, and I was very excited about trying Pigalle. The food was pretty good, I had the French Onion soup with braised short rib. It was not quite warm enough, though delicious. For an entree I had the steak frites, which was quite good, and came with a side of excellent creamed spinach. Service was a bit slow. Our waiter took the drink order but did not ask for the food order until a while afterwards. We did not have any food before us (save bread) for an hour after we arrived.
Dessert was disappointing too. The folks who ordered creme brulee had hoped for a larger portion and perhaps a more traditional ramekin, rather than the narrow cups they received. I ordered the fallen chocolate cake, and it was really average."
Dined on 03/25/2013
 2011
Special Features: romantic
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Review 18 for Pigalle
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

So amazing from start to finish.

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"So amazing from start to finish. Went here for restaurant week and everything was so amazing. Definitely will be back. I recommend this place if you want stellar food in a fine dining atmosphere. Great for a night out or a special occasion."
Dined on 03/28/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 19 for Pigalle
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great restaurant week dinner

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Warm, intimate dining room. Friendly host and server. We sat immediately upon arrival and, coming in for restaurant week, we started out with kale caesar salad and roasted beets salad. Both very good, though each just slightly overdressed. Entrees were fantastic! Our server helped steer me to the roasted duck, which we both agreed was the best dish of the evening, and my date tried the escargots, which we some of the most tender I'd had. The wine list had very few options under $50, but our dry Austrian riesling was excellent with the meal. Desserts were panna cotta and creme brulee and our server knew to offer French press coffee at the end. It was a lovely meal and I would return."
Dined on 03/25/2013
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 20 for Pigalle
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Would have been 5 stars but

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Would have been 5 stars but the bartender was extremely standoffish and didn't even acknowledge us when we sat down. He could've been a bit more friendly. Also, I overheard a waiter saying he hates people. Comments like that should be made in the back room away from customers."
Dined on 03/27/2013
 2013
Special Features: romantic
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Review 21 for Pigalle
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

great service and outstanding

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"great service and outstanding food."
Dined on 03/22/2013
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 22 for Pigalle
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Mediocre place

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The food was OK..not some place I will go to again. Nothing stood out being good or bad. Our party was 4 people. we went during restaurant week and had the prefix meal...the clams casino would have been tasted great if it was fresh, the duck liver terrine, French onion soup was good like..the cassoulet, duck and salmon along with pana cotta, creme brûlée nothing exceptional. The lemon tart was better. The worst is leaving the place hungry."
Dined on 03/22/2013
 2012
Special Features: romantic
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Review 23 for Pigalle
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

We went for restaurant week

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We went for restaurant week and I think they had oversold their reservations. We were seated 30 minutes after the time of our reservation and weren't served for another half hour after that. We would have each ordered a second glass of wine but the waiter never came back to ask for it. The food, however, was delicious. I am hoping the bad service was just a function of restaurant week and lots of people wanting to try the good food."
Dined on 03/26/2013
 2009
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Review 24 for Pigalle
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The food was phenomenal. French

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The food was phenomenal. French onion soup was the best I've ever had, braised short rib melted in my mouth, whipped potatoes were creamy, and the french fries were crisp. The service was slow but it was also incredibly busy so that might not be the norm. Will definitely be going back."
Dined on 03/26/2013
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 25 for Pigalle
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

I came here for dinner during

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I came here for dinner during Restaurant Week, and I was very impressed. My duck liver terrine was fantastic, though I think I would have preferred toast to the potato chips it was served with. My boyfriend had the clams casino, which were also fabulous. My duck entree was delicious, but his short ribs were better - just insanely good, I would definitely get them next time. So juicy and full of flavor, with just the right amount of salt. I was surprised I preferred his entree to mine, since I'm a duck fiend. The creme brulee for dessert was outstanding, and the lemon meringue tart was fairly good, just couldn't really compare to the creme brulee. I would love to come here again!"
Dined on 03/20/2013
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 26 for Pigalle
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Celebrated my wife's birthday.

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Celebrated my wife's birthday. Pigalle was wonderful as usual!"
Dined on 03/25/2013
 2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 27 for Pigalle
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

I visited during restaurant

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"I visited during restaurant week. The menu far exceeded my expectations. I pride myself a connoisseur of french onion soup--the chef prepared it with a real beef rib & delicate portions of sweet onions, gruyere & parsley. No one flavor out shine the whole--delicious!
The crispy duck was outstanding & the butter cookie with the creme brûlée' finished the meal off nicely. All was superb! I will definitely return soon.
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Dined on 03/24/2013
 2008
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Review 28 for Pigalle
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We enjoyed our meal at Pigalle

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We enjoyed our meal at Pigalle very much. We went during Boston's Restaurant Week. The appetizers we had were delicious. The cassoulet was exquisite and the crispy half duckling excellent. My daughter's choice of edamame tortellini was excellent as well. The room was quiet, but small, so conversations could be overheard. The service was very good. It would be a wonderful choice either before (or as we did) after a show. The desserts were excellent, and the variety available allowed even those with dietary restrictions to have something (without having to make special requests.)"
Dined on 03/24/2013
 2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 29 for Pigalle
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

A great try for Restaurant week

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"We came here for restaurant week with some friends of ours. I liked that the menu was ONLY restaurant week choices. In the past, when we have done this, we have found the food on the special menu, is sub-par compared to the regular menu choices. There were lots of dishes to choose from which was nice. I had the spring salad and crispy duckling as my entree. While i found the salad to be too salty, the duck was outstanding. Flavorful and not dried out like some duck that i have had. The waiter was ok, while friendly, he could have been slightly more attentive than he was. Overall the ambiance was nice and would definitely go back."
Dined on 03/24/2013
 2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 30 for Pigalle
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

The service was amazing and

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"The service was amazing and the food followed suit."
Dined on 03/24/2013
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 31 for Pigalle
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

I went to Pigalle during restaurant

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I went to Pigalle during restaurant week with two of my old college friends who were visiting me in Boston. We were not very hungry because we had spent a full day touring Harpoon, visiting Mike's Pastry, etc. Pigalle has a wonderful ambience and dining atmosphere, but our restaurant week selections left something to be desired. The entree portions of duck confit, risotto, and escargot were fine but overly-salted. The desserts were mediocre-both the lemon meringue and profiterole options we chose. Should have gotten the fallen chocolate cake.
All in all, I would not go again unless it were a special occasion and Mistral was full."
Dined on 03/23/2013
 2012
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 32 for Pigalle
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Pigalle, as always, was superb.

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Pigalle, as always, was superb.
The best French restaurant in Boston"
Dined on 03/22/2013
 2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 33 for Pigalle
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Very attentive to the needs

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Very attentive to the needs and experience of the diner. Showed first class service."
Dined on 03/20/2013
 2006
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic
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Review 34 for Pigalle
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

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OpenTable Diner
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"The entire experience was great - reservation - to food - to the atmosphere. The menu for restaurant week was extensive and everything was good. I was there with a group of 4 and we all enjoyed our food."
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Review 35 for Pigalle
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Superb French dining in Boston!

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OpenTable Diner
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Pigalle was perfect.
We wanted a new place for dinner that had unique selection of French food. During restaurant week we reviewed all of the possibilities. By far, there were many more options at Pigalle with 5 plus selections for an appetizer, 4-5 selections for an entree and 4-5 desserts. My choice was the red top turnip soup with a mushroom filled potato puff which was fantastic and escargot bourguignon which was superb. The lovely creme brulee with a delicious butter cookie was the perfect ending to one of the finest dinners that I have had in Boston. My partner had the kale salad and cassoulet both wonderful choices. Cannot wait to return for more of the Very finest dining. The chef is unquestionably one of the best in Boston.
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Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 36 for Pigalle
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
Special Features: notable wine list
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Review 37 for Pigalle
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Heartbroken

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I love pigalle. Cannot believe it is closing. Half duck with tart cherry glaze is divine"
Dined on 03/17/2013
 2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 38 for Pigalle
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Went for restaurant week and

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Went for restaurant week and so glad i did.
Food was amazing , ambience romantic .. Just perfect
Night out .. Delicious
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Dined on 03/15/2013
 2009
Special Features: romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 39 for Pigalle
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Pigalle is a gem of a restaurant

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Pigalle is a gem of a restaurant that doesn't get the praise it deserves. They offer very fine food, a smallish but well selected wine list, excellent service, and reasonable prices. They are especially generous with their restaurant week offerings and frequently have special offers. I recommend being on their email list."
Dined on 03/15/2013
 2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 40 for Pigalle
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance was wonderful and

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Ambiance was wonderful and Romantic. Small quiet tables and a few nice rounded booths for larger parties.
Different and excellent bar coctails and a nice wine list.
Very attentive good service.
Unusual and Spectacular food nicely presented.
I recomend it for anyone wanting a nice romantic dinner."
Dined on 03/15/2013
 2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic
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Review 41 for Pigalle
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Pigalle

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Excellent. Still my favorite spot in Boston."
Dined on 03/14/2013
 2010
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 42 for Pigalle
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

This is my friend and my current

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"This is my friend and my current favorite. Wonderful service and changing menu and specials. Comfortable, not stuffy. Reminds me of small places in France."
Dined on 03/13/2013
 2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 43 for Pigalle
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We had an excellent experience

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We had an excellent experience at Pigalle. The food was superb! We brought along another couple and they were floored and sent me an email the next day saying it was the best restaurant they had been to in years. Highly recommend the Kale Caesar Salad, the Clams Casino, the Steak Au Poivre- delicious..."
Dined on 03/09/2013
 2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 44 for Pigalle
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

As usual, a great meal and

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"As usual, a great meal and a great experience at Pigalle. Had asked for a special table for my wife's birthday and we got a perfect one- plus an amuse bouche from the chef of the special soup of the day. Server was attentive and knowledgable, and recommended a perfect wine after hearing 2 others i was considering. The ever-changing menu of fresh and interesting dishes is always a surprise."
Dined on 03/08/2013
 2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 45 for Pigalle
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

We decided to give Pigalle

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We decided to give Pigalle another chance following our first unimpressive visit. To say the experience was night and day different would be an understatement, we were incredibly impressed with the service, management, food presentation and overall quality of the food. Our server was incredibly attentive and responsive to all of our needs throughout the meal. We will be visiting Pigalle again in the future and will recommend to friends."
Dined on 03/03/2013
 2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 46 for Pigalle
Overall rating 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5

We attempted to get several

Food 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"We attempted to get several last minute reservations, so were delighted when Pigalle had room for us. The restaurant itself is pleasant enough, the staff were welcoming and attentive. However, the eating experience was disappointing. It started with the bread. Bland, pre-baked pre sliced baguette. Followed by a Caesar salad where the lettuce was the bitter outer, tough leaves. My husband had the turbot, which was nicely cooked, but the portion was tiny and served with weird 'paints' and splodges on the place. I had the burger which was absolutely awful. The meat was mushy and the bun dry. I expected better for a place with prices like this (turbot $42, burger $24). I now know why it was possible to get a last minute table at Pigalle."
Dined on 03/02/2013
 2002
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Review 47 for Pigalle
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Go to Troquet, not here

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"This mid-tier restaurant has the ambition to be a top French bistro in Boston, but it falls short on execution in multiple ways. The simple things are missed. For example, the bread they serve is closer to spongy, French bread found at low end, chain grocery stores, and not the crusty, flavorful rolls or baguette you'd expect to find at a pricy bistro. The appetizers and entrees also miss the mark on poor execution. For example, the tuna tartar was lost in too much sesame oil and fried wanton crisps. This turned what could have been a light and complex starter into a heavy dish completely lost to one flavor profile. The service is mixed."
Dined on 02/14/2013
 2008
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic
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Review 48 for Pigalle
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Tired and not very French...offered

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Tired and not very French...offered just one bottled salad dressing...no vinegar available!"
Dined on 02/28/2013
 2010
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Review 49 for Pigalle
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Has to be one of the premier

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Has to be one of the premier restaurants in Boston. Best dining experience we have had in quite a while. It ranks right up there with Mistral, Hammersley's and Rialto. Our table selected an array of dinner choices - from scallops, the casoulet, the burger, salads, oysters - all were spectacular. Wouldn't hesitate to return and wouldn't hesitate to recommend the restaurant with confidence."
Dined on 02/26/2013
 2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 50 for Pigalle
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We love Pigalle! Also, the

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"We love Pigalle! Also, the arrangement/ambiance of the room is brilliant. Not only is the overall
space intimate, the booths and tables are arranged to give each group a feeling of privacy. Lovely
experience.
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Dined on 02/22/2013
 2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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