La Voile
About
La Voile, French for “the sail,” is a small, nautical-themed French brasserie in Boston’s Back Bay. It traces its roots to La Voile au Vent, a restaurant founded in 1947 on the old port of Cannes, which became a meeting point for the classic sailing community and drew a clientele ranging from sailors to celebrities. The decor and staff were brought over from France to keep the cuisine, service and atmosphere authentic.
Diners walk down stone steps into a room that aims to feel like a trip to the South of France, with brasserie dishes such as orange-glazed duck magret. Maître d’ Jérôme, from Le Mans, has spent 20 years in restaurants in France, New York and Saint-Barth, and sommeliers Nathan and Alexandre guide the wine program at Le bar à vins 1855. Mixologist Rory Caviness has managed the bar for the better part of a decade.
What to Know
- The original restaurant in Cannes is said to have counted Ernest Hemingway among its regular patrons.
- Outdoor dining is available.
- A sister location, La Voile Brookline, has operated since winter 2021.
- La Voile offers catering for events in addition to restaurant service.
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