Rating: 4 forks
We met some friends out for dinner at Pigalle Saturday night in Boston's Theatre District, and dined on the patio despite the blistering heat that's been paralyzing many New Englanders this weekend. I actually had never been to Pigalle, named after the red light district in Paris, which is surprising as it's topped the list for a few fellow foodies that I have met and also shares the same chef as Marco, a favorite of mine the N.
End. And it was – as expected – very tasty.
What drew us was not the rich French fare, though quite a regular and
favorite of mine lately, but rather the
$1 "dressed" oysters, available on the patio and the bar to kick off the summer. The minuette is drizzled directly onto the oyster rather than being served in a small side dish, hence the "dressed" descriptive. Let's just say, between 8 of us, we had 72, and not everyone ate oysters ;)
We all stayed on the lighter side for our main course, and Mike and I shared a few appetizers:
- Tuna Martini with Seaweed Salad, Spicy Crème Fraîche and Tobiko Roe $21.*
- Roasted-Beet Spring Rolls with Mint, Cilantro and Horseradish Cream $12.
- Duck Liver Terrine with Toasted Brioche and Armagnac-Soaked Prunes $14.
- Cream of White Asparagus Soup with Fresh Almond Foam, Maine Crab Meat, Carrot Julienne and Crispy Shallots 15.
The food was great, well portioned, and fresh. I think by far our fav was the rich, creamy white asparagus soup; a must if you visit. The Steak Tartar a fellow diner ordered looked amazing too, but we had already snacked on a healthy portion of tartar for lunch at The Butcher Shop (the best in the city by far) just a few short hours prior. Ok, yes, it was an "oink" kind of day!
I'd recommend not sitting on Pigalle's patio if you have a large party; it's questionable whether or not they really should allow large parties out there, as there is limited space permitted by the City and therefore the tables are flush against the window, yielding a rather awkward situation for both conversing with friends at the other end of the table as well as constantly catching the eye of the indoor diner staring out the same window that you are facing. Plus, the servers can barely squeeze by to serve the rest of the diners.
We look forward to going back, and sampling the main dishes off their menu. I think next time we'll dine at the bar, which is small but intimate, or in the elegant, romantic dining room. We also are eager to try their tasting menu:
Petit $95. with wine $125.
Grand $115. with wine $160.
The street parking is by permit only, however garage parking, connected to the restaurant, is available for $10 with validation.
Pigalle
75 Charles St. South
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 423-4944
www.pigalleboston.com
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