| About: | This French wine bar and bistro is a Financial District hotspot, popular with young professionals with a taste for fine vintages. A black-and-white checkered floor, full bar and numerous wine racks give this establishment a Parisian feel. Begin your meal with something from the lengthy wine list. You can buy by the bottle, the glass or even have a sample. Then try the venison, duck confit or foie gras. Save room for truffles and the cheese plate. Nightly jazz and a Tuesday night wine-tasting series add to the fun. |
| Hours: | Lunch Mon.-Fri., Dinner Mon.-Sat. |
| Categories: | All Bars, Pubs, & Clubs, French Restaurants, Bistro Restaurants, Mediterranean Restaurants, Restaurants |
| Parking: | Valet parking (dinner only) |
| Payment: | American Express, MasterCard, Diners Club, Visa |
| Amenities: | Open late |
| Cuisine: | Bistro, French, Mediterranean, Wine Bar |
| Ambiance: | Romantic |
| Feature: | Bar, Entertainment, Great Wine List, Private Rooms, Take Out |
| Reservations Policy: | Suggested |
| Dress Code: | Casual |
| Price: | $11.00 |
| Guest List: | Get on the guestlist or purchase tickets |
| Other Contact Info: | Fax: 617 482 8806 Email: melissa@winebar.com |
En Francais...: Yummy salads and french waiters who only mock you enough to whet your appetite. Great for lunch.
Personal Favorite: My review is slightly skewed because of my fond memeories of Les Zygomates. The wine list is deep like the Red Sox 40 man roster in September, offering almost dozens of wines by the tasting, the glass, and the bottle. Les Zyg's seasonal menu, traditionally anchored by interesting seafood selections, always includes tasty vegetarian options and steak frites for the less adventurous. Service is usually good, but occasionally I have had servers who don't seem to enjoy serving me (perhaps I don't look like a big spender.) Trendy and priced for the financial district, Les Zyg will not be everyone's favorite restaurant, but will be fun and rewarding for people looking for a change of pace.
This has made me a wine junkie: If I didn't associate red wine with joy and luxury before, I do now. I wish I could afford to drink a bottle there every night. But it's a great place for tasting and learning.