80 Thoreau

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   Beth

   Greater Boston

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   80 Thoreau is always a delight. The food is wonderful (we appreciate the small and thoughtful menu), service is friendly, atmosphere is comfortable.
   

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   Michael

   Greater Boston

   15 reviews

   5.0

   15 reviews

   Dined on 27 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   It's always a pleasure to be here! We were beautifulfully taken care of, and the food was excellent as ever. Thanks, all!
   

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   James

   New York City

   39 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   39 reviews

   Dined on 21 November 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   This is our 4th visit there over the last year or two. There had been some misses but give the chef’s effort to introduce new dishes. overall a very pleasant place to have a quiet dinner. The service had always been good. Plenty of parking nearby which is a plus.
   

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   Madge

   Greater Boston

   226 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   226 reviews

   Dined on 20 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   As a frequent diner at 80 Thoreau I was a little concerned about their menu changes. Last night we tried 4 “Smalls” and 1 “Medium” from their menu. Ian helped w our choices and Andrew selected a great wine to accompany pur varied menu. Yellow fin tuna crudo, Poached lobster in bisque foam, Bay scallops w green apple and Duck consommé w duck confit. Each serving was small but delicious. Then the Medium option was divided for us. Paccheri-Beef, pancetta, fennel w Parmigiano Reggiano finished our outstanding dining experience. Bravo 80 Thoreau!
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Greater Boston

   3 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 17 November 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I wish the menu had more choices like the old one. I felt like I had to compromise and order dishes I didn’t really want. They were good, but not necessarily what I would prefer. Also please bring back the greens salad that was always a staple. I assume you no longer offer a burger so people will order pricier items, but it was the best burger around and we do miss it! Very happy you brought back seating at the chef’s counter!
   

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   Christopher

   Greater Boston

   30 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   30 reviews

   Dined on 3 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We have been to 80 Thoreau many times. We love the staff and food. It’s one of our favorites in the area.
   

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   Jay

   San Francisco

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on 2 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We just celebrated the 45th anniversary of our first date at the same table and reliving the magic of that special occasion. It was "Cafe l'Orange in 1979, subsequently "A Different Drummer" and then "Aigo's Bistro" and, for the past 14 years, "80 Thoreau." This is our special place and we're never disappointed. The food, the service, the setting could not be better. We're always remembered, treated to complimentary champagne and a candle on the dessert, and know we can count on a top-shelf menu, meal, and memory. It is and has long been our default restaurant for a truly outstanding meal and experience. I'll make a reservation for our 46th anniversary dinner as soon as they'll put it in the books.
   

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   Gerald

   Houston

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 2 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Just a great place for a very special occasion. Great food, great service. Wonderful evening.
   

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   Emily

   San Francisco

   12 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   12 reviews

   Dined on 31 October 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We really enjoyed our meal. The chef does great things by combining unexpected flavors together. It was delicious and light at the same time
   

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    Mallory

    Greater Boston

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 29 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    We love 80 Thoreau, great for a special occasion. The plates are always inventive, and the staff is knowledgeable and friendly. You’d pay a lot more for the same meal in Boston.
    

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