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Boulevard 18
Boulevard 18 Bistro and Wine Bar is a neighborhood restaurant on Main Street in the village of New Canaan CT. The menu is comprised of bistro classics, with our own unique twists. Everything from the frites to the 3 types of sausages, pâté, gravlax, pickles, duck confit and desserts including the ice cream and sorbet are made in-house. As many ingredients as possible are organic, sustainable and locally sourced.
We give the wine list the same attention. Wines are selected for quality and value with an excellent representation of major regions in France. We feature 20+ wines by the glass, a selection of craft-brewed beer and a full bar, featuring artisanal spirits and cocktails with fresh juices and herbs, and house-made infusions.
The beautiful room, in burgundy and dark wood is highlighted by an antique wall sized map of Paris. The custom-made zinc topped bar seats 15. Guests may sit at comfortable banquettes, at the zinc bar, counter or high-top communal table.
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We give the wine list the same attention. Wines are selected for quality and value with an excellent representation of major regions in France. We feature 20+ wines by the glass, a selection of craft-brewed beer and a full bar, featuring artisanal spirits and cocktails with fresh juices and herbs, and house-made infusions.
The beautiful room, in burgundy and dark wood is highlighted by an antique wall sized map of Paris. The custom-made zinc topped bar seats 15. Guests may sit at comfortable banquettes, at the zinc bar, counter or high-top communal table.
62 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Rating Breakdown 62 reviews
5 stars
(21)
4 stars
(33)
3 stars
(5)
2 stars
(3)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(37)
- fit for foodies(35)
- special occasion(16)
- notable wine list(14)
- romantic(14)
- hot spot(11)
Boulevard 18 Reviews List
Review 1 for Boulevard 18
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Cozy spot with food to match.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Really enjoyed the food, service, and feeling to this cozy spot with a brasserie menu. Not cheap, but did was very good and the prix fix is a good deal. Will return."
Dined on 5/09/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 2 for Boulevard 18
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Wonderful night!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Blvd 18 continues to deliver the best dining experience in New Canaan."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, vibrant bar scene, romantic, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 3 for Boulevard 18
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Truly satisfying bistro experience.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Truly satisfying bistro experience. Everything that arrived at the table was right: delicious artichoke, delicious country pate with perfectly toasted bread. Hot crisp arctic char. Warm fresh tart tartan."
Dined on 04/28/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 4 for Boulevard 18
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Wonderful surprise - great
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Wonderful surprise - great food and service. Tried a sample of appetizers - escargot, mushroom ravioli and grilled octopus salad - all terrific! Dinner was crispy duck salad and chicken paillard - also amazing. Would definitely go back and recommend to others."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 5 for Boulevard 18
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Poor customer service
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Not worth the price, especially lacking proper service (did not tell us they were out of a special until after we ordered it, totally forgot to bring appetizer but offered no compensation, tried to take away dessert before finished)."
Dined on 04/14/2013
2012
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Review 6 for Boulevard 18
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Nice local restaurant
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Though still a pleasant experience, the food seems to be slipping a little. My last two dinners here have not been as good as I remembered. Perhaps it was because I ordered the fish. I'd recommend trying the chicken or pork."
Dined on 04/18/2013
2004
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 7 for Boulevard 18
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We have eaten here several
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We have eaten here several times and always enjoy a delicious meal. The ratatouille is fabulous and the house made pickle is so flavorful. The food is fresh and well done every time."
Dined on 04/17/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining
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Review 8 for Boulevard 18
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Delicious dinner. Attentive
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Delicious dinner. Attentive service. Will definitely be back!"
Dined on 04/04/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 9 for Boulevard 18
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Pared
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"On my fifth visit to boulevard 18 we have a group five for brunch. Food was prompt well prepared delicious. Service is excellent. I had duck egg asparagus salad. Very yummy"
Dined on 03/31/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 10 for Boulevard 18
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
When we arrived at the restaurant
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"When we arrived at the restaurant early to have a drink before our sceduled dinner reservation we were told by the hostess that there were two people at the end of the bar that would soon be giving up their seats to sit down. Because the bar was very full we were happy to have the tip. We found a vacant seat a the end of the bar and then when the couple got up we took one of their seats. After ordering our drinks from the female bartender and while waiting to be served, the male bartender abruptly asked us to get up because he said that there were two people who were waiting for seats. The first bartender said we should stay. My husband and I were quite shocked by this incident as it was totally inappropriate and extremely impolite."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2006
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Review 11 for Boulevard 18
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fantastique!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This was a family occasion. A varied menu, very impressive. Excellent main courses and dessert is to die for. Service was par excellence. Wonderful quiet ambience, and yet very very child friendly. i'd recommend Boulevard 18 for quiet dinners, small groups, and anyone wanting to enjoy a wonderful evening out."
Dined on 03/06/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, special occasion
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Review 12 for Boulevard 18
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good Brasserie in New Canaan
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"An excellent, comfortable and relatively casual bistro/brasserie type restaurant. Comfortable environment, but nothing special in terms of decor. Food is thoughtful, well prepared. Service is solicitous and timely. Prices are a bit on the high side. Recommended as a good find since Southern Fairfield County does not seem to have many restaurants which come close to NYC standards of food."
Dined on 02/28/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 13 for Boulevard 18
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Our second visit and we enjoyed
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our second visit and we enjoyed it as much as our first."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2008
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 14 for Boulevard 18
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Love this place! Always excellent.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Love this place! Always excellent. We've had big family gatherings (10-12 people) here and all have raved about it. One of our favorites..."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 15 for Boulevard 18
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Fantastic, reliable French
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Fantastic, reliable French cuisine! We try to go twice per month. Great wine list. Service is always great: we wanted to make a movie
right after our early Sunday dinner- no problems, they made it happen. The menu is a typical Bistro fair,and everything we have tried so far was delicious. Generous portions."
right after our early Sunday dinner- no problems, they made it happen. The menu is a typical Bistro fair,and everything we have tried so far was delicious. Generous portions."
Dined on 02/10/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 16 for Boulevard 18
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Overall, very good. The only
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Overall, very good. The only complaint is ordered a salad with shrimp and a friend ordered salad with chicken and in both cases their was very little of both in the salad."
Dined on 02/07/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 17 for Boulevard 18
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very good experience. Fine
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
"Very good experience. Fine food. Excellent service. Wine list is bit expensive for drinkable wines."
Dined on 02/07/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 18 for Boulevard 18
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The service and food was reasonable
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The service and food was reasonable, delicious, and the cozy, quiet atmosphere was great!"
Dined on 02/04/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 19 for Boulevard 18
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Love the decor and food. Feel
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Love the decor and food. Feel transported to Paris when we have dined here. Place is on the small side and usually very busy. Wonderful food but were out of dish my husband wanted. Casual and fun place."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, hot spot
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Review 20 for Boulevard 18
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Wonderful little French gem
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Loved the entire experience - warm, welcoming restaurant with a very well rounded menu - we were a group of four and everyone's meal was delicious! Can't wait to return."
Dined on 01/25/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 21 for Boulevard 18
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
I think our first visit to
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I think our first visit to this restaurant caught them on an unexpectedly busy Wednesday night. The manager seemed very surprised to see a virtually sold-out room, and the restaurant ran out of some things before 8PM, like oysters. The food was good, not great, and the service was fine after a bit of a slow start. The place seems to have been very successful from its inception, and there is certainly enough here to make ot worth a return trip. The protions can be on the huge side, so you get your money's worth, and the wine list has some nice bottles on the low-price side."
Dined on 01/23/2013
2004
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 22 for Boulevard 18
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I am always excited to find
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I am always excited to find a restaurant that we will visit again! This was quite the find! I would highly recommend if you are looking for something delicious and a cozy environment this is the spot. The crowd on Saturday was a good looking sophisticated, 40plus crowd. The place was packed I would definitely get a reservation. Simple uncomplicated menu my order was savory and delicious !"
Dined on 01/19/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 23 for Boulevard 18
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A "traditional" French bistro
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"A "traditional" French bistro done right. Highlights were bibb lettuce salad with loads of fresh tarragon (tasty and refreshing)and profiteroles (tender pastry, delicious ice cream and to-die-for chocolate sauce). Waitress was very honest and helped guide our main course selections to the house specialties. Wine was delicious. All added up to be a more expensive evening than we had planned, but we had a great time, excellent food and did not feel at all rushed. I hope to go back soon, but it may be just for salad and dessert."
Dined on 01/18/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list
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Review 24 for Boulevard 18
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food was tremendous -
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The food was tremendous - the mushroom ravioli appetizer is a must-have. Our server made excellent entree recommendations and suggested great wine pairings. Kale salad was another standout. I would definitely recommend this restaurant (I already have!) and will definitely return."
Dined on 01/17/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Boulevard 18
Based on the average of (38) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
4 out of 4 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic