Café Saint-Germain

4.6

32 Reviews

$30 and under

French

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2 people

29 Mar 2025

22:00

Booked 6 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

Café Saint-Germain is a cozy and elegant spot offering a blend of French-inspired dishes and freshly brewed coffee in a warm, inviting ambiance. Perfect for casual meetups or quiet afternoons, it combines classic bistro charm with modern comfort.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
French, Wine Bar, Cafe Dining
Hours of Operation
Daily 07:00–16:00 Dinner Daily 16:00–22:00 Happy Hour Daily 16:00–18:00
Phone number
(617) 764-0171
Website
http://cafesaintgermain.com/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
118 Beacon St, Somerville, MA 02143
Area
Somerville
Cross Street
Corner of Washington and Beacon St
Parking details
Private Lot

Experiences

Unlimited French Tapas!
US$38.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Enjoy unlimited French tapas every Sunday to Tuesday—endless flavors, one irresistible experience! Bring your appetite and let the feast begin. Menu will be available on our website by the end of the week.
Prix-Fixe Saint-Germain Style
US$48.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Enjoy our delicious three course Prix-Fixe Menu at $48 per person! Optional wine pairing available for $22. Available every night!
$8 Special Espresso Martini's!
Multiple dates available
$8 Special Espresso Martini's Every Friday and Saturday from 8PM to Close

Offers

$1 Oysters at Café Saint-Germain!
Multiple dates available
Sun - 16:00 - 18:00,Mon - Sat - 16:00 - 17:45
$1 Oysters from 4PM-6PM Everyday!

Escargot de BourgogneUS$19.00
Puff Pastry, Garlic Herbs Butter, Mushroom
Saumon FuméUS$18.00
Smoked Salmon, Beet Root Reduction, Pickled Red Onion, Leek Confit
Burrata di BufalaUS$19.00
Roasted Asparagus Salad, Fennel, Winter Citrus Yogurt, Sesame Vinaigrette
Soupe a l'Onion GratinéeUS$14.00
Onion Soup, Baguette, Swiss Cheese
Soup du JourUS$12.00
Today's Special Soup
Oysters
Local Oysters. $1 Oysters from 4PM-5PM Everyday!

Bistro Classique

Classic Entrées

Saumon RôtiUS$29.00
Roasted Salmon, Mandarin Beurre Blanc, Roasted Potato, Carrots
Coq au VinUS$34.00
Chicken Stewed in Red Wine, Potato, Mushroom, Pearl Onion, Roasted Carrots
Boeuf BourguignonUS$36.00
Red Wine Braised Boneless Beef Shortribs, Mashed Potatoes, Carrots & Pearl Onions
PRB BurgerUS$25.00
Angus Beef Patty, Swiss Cheese, Camelized Onion, Lettuce, Tomato, Truffle Sauce
Black Truffle RigatoniUS$30.00
Oyster Mushroom, Black Truffle Sauce, Parmesan, Parsley
Steak FritesUS$40.00
10 oz. Sirloin Steak, Green Peppercorn Sauce, Mayonnaise

What 32 people are saying

Café Saint-Germain reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Greater Boston
French
Boston
French

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Café Saint-Germain offers a delightful Parisian bistro experience with "exquisite, classic French cuisine." Highlights include the "life changing" truffle rigatoni and exceptional wine pairings. While service can be inconsistent, the cozy atmosphere, "fabulous food," and welcoming vibe make it a must-visit for French cuisine enthusiasts.

32 Reviews

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David
New York City3 reviews
2.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
The food was mediocre, the service was ok, even though we got our “first” dish half an hour after finished the second one. We really wanted to like this place but alas it wasn’t meant to be.
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Janet VIP
Greater Boston7 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Pesto salad and Salmon Roti were delicious — excellently prepared. Extensive wine list. My dinner companion loved her onion soup and boeuf bourguignon. The attention to decorative detail gives the dining area an old world feel that is enhanced by the lovely wall of mirrors.
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Nuge
Alabama3 reviews
4.0
Dined on 19 March 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We went for the tapas on a Tuesday. It was wonderful! Street parking was easy. The menu was varied enough we all found something to love among the small plates. The beef tartare and sweet potato tempura were favorites. Everything was delicious and the sauces were extremely flavorful. We will be back next time we come through Boston.
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sarah VIP
Greater Boston15 reviews
5.0
Dined on 18 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The appetizers and main dishes were fantastic. Did not love the creme brulee -- something was off. But we will go back!
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jacqueline
Greater Boston46 reviews
5.0
Dined on 17 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I love this French restaurant! The food and service were both excellent. And we could hear each other speak! So glad it opened close to us!
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious- I wish I could come here every week! Perfect place.
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Eileen VIP
Greater Boston9 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, small menu but good choices. Friendly wait staff. Very small bistro tables so a bit challenging with three people at the table! But cozy!
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Nilgun
San Francisco11 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wet much enjoyed our meal… we shall be back seen!
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Gerry VIP
Greater Boston2 reviews
3.0
Dined on 8 March 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Coq au van was not cooked properly. It wasn’t stewed; it was dry.
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mominma VIP
Greater Boston20 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
A friend recommended this cafe and said the truffle rigatoni was “life changing”. It was so good that we took an extra order home! Our party shared almost all of the apps - oysters, escargot, french onion soup, the chips maison. All delish. We’d order them all again. We also shared the coq a vin, which was good but not great. Overall, amazing place - we’ll be returning.
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Café Saint-Germain is rated 4.6 stars by 32 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

29 Mar 2025

22:00

Booked 6 times today

Experiences are available.

118 Beacon St, Somerville, MA 02143

Additional information

Cross Street
Corner of Washington and Beacon St
Area
Somerville
Hours of Operation
Daily 07:00–16:00 Dinner Daily 16:00–22:00 Happy Hour Daily 16:00–18:00
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
French, Wine Bar, Cafe Dining
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Private Lot

Website
http://cafesaintgermain.com/
Phone number
(617) 764-0171

Café Saint-Germain

Make a booking

About this restaurant

Additional information

Experiences

Unlimited French Tapas!

Prix-Fixe Saint-Germain Style

$8 Special Espresso Martini's!

Offers

$1 Oysters at Café Saint-Germain!

Menu

l'Apéro

Assiette de FromagesUS$20.00

Planche de CharcuterieUS$20.00

Chips MaisonUS$14.00

Hors d'Oeuvres

Escargot de BourgogneUS$19.00

Saumon FuméUS$18.00

Burrata di BufalaUS$19.00

Soupe a l'Onion GratinéeUS$14.00

Soup du JourUS$12.00

Oysters

Bistro Classique

Saumon RôtiUS$29.00

Coq au VinUS$34.00

Boeuf BourguignonUS$36.00

PRB BurgerUS$25.00

Black Truffle RigatoniUS$30.00

Steak FritesUS$40.00

What 32 people are saying

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