Boston doesn't have a Michelin Guide and if it did...

Boston doesn't have a Michelin Guide and if it did, L'Espalier is the sort of restaurant to easily grab a star. Housed in an inconspicuous location right near the entrance to the Mandarin Oriental on Boylston, it would be easy to pass this everyday with little thought.

Of course, L'Espalier is built on a reputation and advertising is not a necessary component for an establishment of this caliber. I initially became interested after looking more into France's cuisine outposts here in Boston and L'Espalier's experience took the cake according to countless other reviewers.

L'Espalier is a full service dining experience, meaning everything from the moment you step in the door to the moment you leave, every minute is a curated part of this food journey. Upon entrance, you'll take an elevator up to the restaurant where, depending on the time or season, you'll be sat in one of the restaurant's styled and themed upper scale dining rooms. Service is immediate and there's never a moment of waiting. The server was knowledgeable alongside the server's assistant who both showed the expertise and professionalism required for a position like this.

Prix-fix is the recommendation here and the restaurant suggests it for the entire table should one person get it to ensure a streamlined experience. From perfectly cooked meats to cheeses that serve to compliment every course of this meal, everything here about the food is as good as it possibly can get. Everything here about the experience is memorable and leaves a lasting impression of a meal that is not in any way unimaginable or regular.

Such a dining experience is certainly not cheap and L'Espalier is a lunch or dinner to remember for a lifetime. Should you decide to go, make it a special occasion and dress the part. Your experience will be unparalleled.