Boston's Restaurant L'Espalier

One of Boston’s renowned restaurants is L’Espalier. Haute cuisine was introduced to this area by the owner Frank McClelland when it opened in 1978 on Boylston Street. It moved to another location in 1982 and then returned to its original place in 2008, which is adjacent to the Mandarin Oriental Hotel. Once you enter through the wrought-iron front doors, you have the choice of four dining rooms. The interior design is modern contemporary, yet warm, especially the salon which is more intimate. You are here not just to eat, but to have a wonderful dining experience, which is the chef-owner’s goal. L’Espalier seats 90 plus and is available for private events. The dress code is jacket and tie, but not mandatory. With a fee, you can have valet parking for either lunch or dinner.

L’Espalier’s New England-French gastronomy is modern, sophisticated, and includes an extensive wine collection. There is a wonderful special occasion power lunch, which is served only on weekdays, ranging from a three course menu to the à-la-carte menu. For dinner, you can choose a three course meal or the Seasonal Degustation, a seven course meal which can either be prepared as normal or completely vegetarian. You can also choose the Chef's Tasting Journey for an exceptional dining experience.

Chef McClelland is known for his foie gras preparations and his undeniable global cuisine. Under his management, L’Escalier has been judged as one of the best restaurants in Boston. It has received the 2007 James Beard Foundation Award, the AAA Five-Diamond Award from 2000 to 2007, the Mobile Four-Star Award from 1998 to 2007, the Boston Globe Four Star Review from 2001 to 2009, and many others. If you ever get the opportunity, it is something not to be missed.