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   RachelleC

   New England

   14 reviews

   5.0

   14 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   As ever, an outstanding menu with exemplary wine pairings! Can't wait for the next prix fixe!!!
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 24, 2023

   overall5food4service4ambience3

   All good Highly recommended Food was creative and refined Staff very sophisticated and friendly at the sane time
   

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   HildaD

   New England

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on May 16, 2023

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   We were blown away by the quality, taste, texture, presentation and variety of these healthy unusual dishes.
   

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   Cheeto

   Dallas

   15 reviews

   2.0

   15 reviews

   Dined on May 13, 2023

   overall2food2service3ambience1

   Black bass kinda ruined it… not eatable. Some of the dishes were good, everyone said scallops were incredible. For the price, wouldn’t go back.
   

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   RichardR

   New England

   10 reviews

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   5.0

   10 reviews

   Dined on May 11, 2023

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   Amazing flavors. Every dish has unique textures and taste. It's one of our all time favorites.
   

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   NewmanM

   New York Area

   10 reviews

   5.0

   10 reviews

   Dined on May 10, 2023

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   The food was truly excellent. We had the tasting menu and each dish was fabulous. Service was superb and the satff were friendly and helpful. It really was a perfect experience. The only critism would be it eventually got quite loud as the restaurant filled up.
   

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   natickfoodie

   New England

   13 reviews

   5.0

   13 reviews

   Dined on May 10, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Everything about our experience was exceptional. Attentive service, including explaining each dish from each course. Exquisite dishes in presentation and taste. Wine pairings were perfection.
   

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   TheresaC

   New England

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on May 9, 2023

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   Great birthday dinner!! The food was incredible and they were more than willing to make modifications for my gluten intolerance. The wine pairing was on point and very interesting. I can’t wait to go back.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Detroit

   1 review

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   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 6, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   We had an absolutely delicious meal. The service was top-notch, bartender was friendly and knowledgeable, and the food was creative. Generous portions too.
   

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    Noel

    New England

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5

    First time dining here. Have heard great things and we decided to try it out. Was seated right away and near a window as requested. The tasting menu changes seasonally. We had a total of 4 courses (starters, second, third, and desserts). Starters was hit and miss, but the star was definitely the cod croquettes. Personally the best course was the second. Both the mezzaluna and scallop were divine. You can’t go wrong with either one. The third left a lot to be desired, since it can be considered as the main course. The steamed bass with the fermented black bean (which was forgotten but was corrected by the staff) lacks umami and the veal loin also lack flavors beside the spicy harissa sauce. Wouldn’t have minded a another round of the second course to replace the third. The dessert was ok. The quartro leches cake wasn’t what I expected. Tasted like a Black Forest cake. The complimentary mango sorbet before desserts was excellent though. Service wasn’t on key for the price of the dining experience. The food runners were great and knowledgeable and described each dish. The server however rarely checked in on us and we were never offered another bottle of sparkling water. Overall we were satisfied with our dining and would come back to try it again when the menu changes.
    

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    FrancisB

    New England

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Best meal I've had in years. Service was top notch, too.
    

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    Foodnerd

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Special occasions, seafood dominated menu, excellent wine parings.
    

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    JunkoF

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4

    It was a fine experience overall. However, while some dishes were fine, there were others that left something to be desired in terms of finesse. One such dish was the raw tuna with peas and sesame seeds, flavored with ponzu. While it was a simple offering, it leaned a bit too heavily on the side of understatement. On the other hand, their mezzaluna pasta was delightful. When it came to desserts, I couldn't help but feel that they could use an upgrade. The wine pairings were fun and enjoyable.
    

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    Villagedude

    New England

    30 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on May 2, 2023

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    Overall experience was very good. The third floor dining area is small and quaint and nicely formal - except our table and the table next to us. We had a bare wood table that was uneven. The unevenness was fixed by the waiter but when I asked why we didn't have a crisp white table cloth like the other tables on the third level I was told that getting a round tablecloth wasn't easy. Really? The food and wine was exceptional. Their list of cocktails was small and focused. My "Bourbon" cocktail didn't really seem to have any bourbon just lemon and honey. My dining partners had "Rye" and commented that it was very good. The best course was #1 and the weakest was dessert.
    

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    marinski

    New England

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

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    We had the tasting menu. The theme was spring - and the details made it special. The fava beans in the sea bass were excellent and the black beans added salty flavor, the cod croquette had lovely fresh asparagus on top, and the snap peas on the tuna crudo gave it a crunch, and added a touch of green. The desert, a rhubartb ille flottantes, was light, and both sweet and sour. A successful dinner. Chef Dooley came to give us the sea bass, which was a nice touch and very hospitable. The staff were lovely, and they thanked us for coming. All in all, a great experience all around.
    

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    BruceA

    New York Area

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Excellent food - the sequence of dishes from small plates to main was perfect with carefully mixed flavors in each. Of note the wood sorrel vichyssoise, tuna crudo and steamed bass were my favorites and two of the wine pairings (recommended to include!) were notable - the cremant de Loire, and Pinot Noir in particular. The service was excellent, and the narratives accompanying food and wine were most helpful. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable. The downstairs bar offers a strong selection of cocktails, with plenty of options for those of us who like a bit of spice and our drinks not too sweet!
    

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    Ambo

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 27, 2023

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    The food was exceptional. The wine pairings were immaculate. The service was impeccable. My server was extremely knowledgeable and hospitable, I think her name was Eileen. Kudos Eileen.
    

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    LDRV

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1

    This restaurant is overrated… Food was chewing, not cooked properly and it tasted bad in most of the cases
    

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    AddisonB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Absolutely delicious tasting menu. Highly recommend.
    

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    tadgent

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

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    Really fantastic dinner and unusually great value for boston. Docking a star because the desserts were lacking compared to the overall meal.
    

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    David

    New England

    67 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    67 reviews

    Dined on April 11, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience5

    Disappointed as I expected better. Food was just okay, portions very small, entree was ice cold, not sure I liked limited choices. Did wine pairing and wines showed up after each course was almost finished. That's not wine pairing. Left kind of hungry.
    

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    Nipi

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    This was such a wonderful experience! The food was so delicious and unique. The wine pairing was fabulous as well. The service was perfect and we will definitely be back for more!
    

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    MrNewYork

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience4

    My overall experience was average. The restaurant's fine dining atmosphere was impressive, but the quality of the food was not so impressive. Overall, Mooncusser is a good option for those looking for upscale seafood dining in Boston, but it may not be worth the high prices for some diners.
    

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    Drew

    New England

    10 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience4

    Really not a good experience. Maybe they were having an off night
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    So f*****g good, and the service was even better.
    

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    NevinB

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

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    prix fixe menu was fantastic, artfully done! Seafood based, but some veal and non fish choices, beautiful atmosphere
    

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    AndrewD

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 6, 2023

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    catch up with our daughter and visiting Boston. Amazing food and service the wine pairing is a must!
    

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    LoriS

    Sacramento

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Carl’s food is always delicious. The pairings were right on.
    

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    hungryman

    New England

    40 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience2

    The food was fantastic, creative and delicious. The service at times seemed a little bit overwhelmed, and while the decor is lovely, the noise was completely unbearable. It was impossible to have a conversation where we were seated, and frankly, by the end we were just eager to leave not sure I would go back unless the noise issue was addressed
    

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    TrialByFired

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We've dined here a few times and have always had great food and great service. The dining room can get moderately noisy when completely full, purely due to the people in there. If you want a really really quiet evening, schedule your reservation really early or really late. We ordered traditional drinks off menu (Cosmo and Tom Collins) and the bartender did an amazing job with them. Crisp and clean drinks clearly made with skill and passion for their work. Seats near the window let you people-watch on the streets below. Overall, we'll keep coming here.
    

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    HarukaB

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Seasonal Multi Course Menuを頼みました。2人組で違うものを頼めば全てのメニューが味わえます。サービスも良く、雰囲気も素敵。Curried SablefishとTamarind Chicken Thighが特に素晴らしかったです。柚子胡椒、酢飯、味噌、唐辛子など、和食にインスパイアされた材料もふんだんに使われていて、メニューを読むのも楽しかったです。また季節が変わり、新しいメニューに変わる頃訪れたいです。
    

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    ErikaR

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 31, 2023

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    We opted to sit at the bar and had lots of great interaction with Clayton. The food was amazing and interesting and Clayton was attentive, kind, entertaining and really helped make our experience. Kudos to the Chef and Clayton.
    

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    kenj

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 31, 2023

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    Mooncusser once again knocks it out of the ballpark with truly innovative and exceptionally delicious food with 1st class service. Can hardly wait to visit again!
    

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    Abby

    New England

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 31, 2023

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    Such flavorful food, it was quite incredible. Would definitely recommend
    

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    MichaelP

    New England

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Diane and I just enjoyed our first Boston indoor dinner in a long long time, having been super-COVID conscious in light of family visits and the like. Well, it was so worth waiting for: a genuine dining experience! Not that any meal out is to be scoffed at—but this kind of hospitality, culinary excellence and wine service is truly a celebration by any standard of comparison. Who even thinks to serve, e.g., grapes like Roter Veltleiner and a light-bodied Grenache from Santa Barbara?! Brilliant. From the very start… The greeting was warm and personal; the waitstaff was seamless in its team approach to our table of four. They all genuinely enjoyed their jobs. And the room just exuded good vibes for the entire extended evening! Kudos to the whole team. We’ll be back again and again!
    

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    Rhino

    Houston

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Pretty amazing cuisine via prix fixe menu. Combinations that surprised. Great service as well.
    

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    RyanH

    New England

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

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    We split the tasting menu and everything --each dish-- was delicious.
    

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    chathamtiger

    New England

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Fantastic culinary delights prix fixe dinner and a great deal for $115 per person. Went with my husband for dinner. What we loved: The first course, each person, had all 4 items: oysters, fluke hand roll, branzino crudo, and foie gras mousse with grilled sourdough bread. All 4 items were great. The crudo was a favorite. The balance of the flavors and the texture of the fish was just perfect! For the second course, I had the shrimp and pork dumplings in stew. It is a deconstructed dish with the dumpling skin separate from the shrimp and pork filling. The highlight was the broth which had a ton of depth and flavor. My husband had the curried sable fish and he said that the curry flavor was delicious. Third Course - we both had the Tamarind Chicken Thighs, loved the textural contrast between the chicken, the pickled carrots, and the crispy quinoa. Dessert - I had the Chocolate Soufflé with Ice Cream. The Ice Cream had a bit of chili sauce and peanut mole. It was surprising and very good. My husband had the Rice Pudding which he thoroughly enjoyed. Loved the little extra touches: coconut passion fruit sorbet (palate cleanser served before dessert), guava fruit pate (after dessert), and the curry spice mix to take home. The sorbet and guava fruit pate were extra delicious! A truly memorable and enjoyable meal. As the menu is seasonal, can't wait to return to try the next new seasonal menu!
    

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    candace

    Dallas

    47 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Wonderful staff, and fabulous food! Can’t wait to return when we’re in town.
    

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    StephanieK

    San Antonio

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Thanks to the Boston Globe for leading us to this astounding restaurant. Everything — (except noise level from large group…but difficult to control in such a quaint space) — absolutely everything was incredible. This is a brilliant, inspired, and exceptionally creative chef. Incredible to find in this day and age of over saturation and over indulgence. His innovations were thought provoking and original. I only wish we lived closer to explore his new creations every six weeks as he changes the menu. Bravo
    

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