Atmosphere was great! However, only come here if you plan on dining. Service for sitting in the bar was pretentious but ultimately abysmal. Disappointed as I was excited to enjoy this space. I forgot my designer items at home, or I might’ve received better service!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 1
Surina Marwat
Yvonne’s – Quick NED Review (Boston, MA)
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✅ Pros: - Chic, upscale supper club vibe — glam décor, moody lighting - Creative small plates with global flair (Mediterranean, Asian, American mix) - Craft cocktails are a highlight — beautifully presented & balanced - Great for date nights, groups, or celebrations - Hidden lounge entry adds a cool, speakeasy feel
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👎 Cons: - Pricey, especially for small portions - Loud & crowded during peak hours — can be hard to hear - Hard to get in without a reservation - Not ideal for a quiet or casual meal
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🎯 Verdict: Yvonne’s is a stylish, high-energy spot for cocktails and upscale shared plates. Great for nights out, less so for relaxed dinners.
Rating: 4.5 / 5 Best for: Dates, birthdays, cocktails & vibes Skip if: You want quiet, budget-friendly, or big portions
Want recs on what to order?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Pratik Shinde
Amazing amazing! Love the vibe love the food and loved the cocktails.🔥 I wanted go sit in the basement but it was closed 😪. Anyway this place is a must visit
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sarah Lamberth
Enchanting dining room full of history. Every dish was amazing. We went back for seconds on the Tuna Crudo. Dessert was fabulous and our server was knowledgeable and engaging. 10 out of 10 would go back. Do yourself a favor and get a little dressed up for this one!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ali Aliyev
Lady was very smiling !
David Montgomery
Anniversary dinner in Boston my wife is still talking about. To start, it's a beautiful place to be. Intimate, pretty and in a great location. Service, well, we wanted for nothing and making mention of the anniversary at reservation meant that they took steps to make my wife and I feel special on our night out. Lastly the food, one of the best meals of the year, a quote from my wife. This is saying a lot as we eat some amazing meals in our home city. When in Boston this place is a must.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lucy Henry
We are in town visiting from North Carolina and this restaurant was exactly what we were looking for! Our server, John, was absolutely incredible. He made choosing our dishes easy. He was very knowledgeable about the menu,! Everything he suggested that we were torn on was amazing! Thank you so much for a wonderful evening here in Boston! Come visit us in Asheville sometime! :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Pavlos Charitou
Every course surprised us in the best way.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chantelle Rosario
The service here was probably my favorite part after the delicious tapas we tried. I was given the cutest birthday card from the staff with my dessert and our waiter, Cesar, was absolutely amazing from beginning to end. He made my night better than I could have imagined. Thank you Yvonne’s and Cesar for such a great birthday dinner!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Daniel Andrade
The food and the drinks were so good and our server, Jillian, was so attentive and engaging! This was our third visit and we will certainly be back!
Yvonne's is without a doubt in a class of its own. Hospitality, drips from every word, emotion and action demonstrated from the very top of the organization to the greeters at the front door. They are OUTSTANDING PERIOD!!! We recently held an event in their speakeasy private room. The atmosphere was elegant, intimate and perfect for our group. The servers and bartender were on point, attentive, gracious and also perfect for our group.
With all that said, we did have a pretty significant issue, which doesn't need to be detailed, because in the end, every good operation has unplanned and unforeseen issues. However, truly GREAT companies know how to respond to unforeseen and unplanned issues. And this is where our family has distinguished Yvonne's as one of Bostons' absolute FINEST Dining Establishments, one that deserves to be celebrated for HOSPITALITY AT ITS VERY BEST!!
The company is led by a person who is passionate about Hospitality and he has managed to get his entire organization to embrace this elusive concept! Hospitality today requires empathy and a commitment to understanding each customers needs and then finding a way to meet and exceed those expectations. Its truly a one-to-one commitment that Chris Jamison, Julia, Kristin, Mackenzie, Philippe and their entire team embraces and strives to achieve with every customer interaction.
Thank you for showing our family how special real hospitality feels. We wish we could give you 10 stars and STRONGLY recommend Yvonne's for dining and special events!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gauri B
The person at the front desk on friday night 10/24/25 was extremely rude, on a power trip and should not be working in hospitality. If you're working at the front desk, your one job is to be polite, and he was everything else but that. I've never met someone so disrespectful and arrogant. Never coming back.
Service: 1
Geoff Miller
Have you seen the Seinfeld episode at the car rental place? Do you know what a reservation is? I don't think you do.
We were seated about 32 minutes after our reservation time and 37 minutes after we arrived. 15 minutes after that we were able to order food.
We ordered drinks at the bar: Nightman Cometh and the Passion Fruit Mule. The mule was pretty solid and the Nightman was more of a nightmare (sorry Charlie Kelly). You'd think for $19 the cocktail would at least be palatable.
The food is pretty solid. We had the trumpet mushrooms, octopus, and chicken flatbread. Not huge portions but those three dishes were a satisfying amount of food for the two of us.
Be sure to allow plenty of buffer if you have any plans after dinner. Our total time was a little over two hours from arrival to getting the check.
Cesar was a great server and did the best he could with the amount of tables he had. Seems for the prices being charged they wouldn't be so thinly staffed.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 3
Jessica Cruz
The starters are great, and while we know the menu was all tapas, we tried the “feast” of lambs and it was disappointing taste and portion. Our waitress started off great but then she spilled my drink on my table. It was awkward but she started to set us a new table and apologized. She said she would get me a second drink. At this point, she neglected us. I never got my drink til I asked before the check. I did not want to be pushy but she clearly forgot. She gave us desert menus, minutes later then gave the table next to us desert menus, asked the table what deserts they wanted minutes later, and never checked in on us til we stopped her saying check please. She was clearly embarrassed but while if was a human mistake she neglected us, not sure if it was because we were young 20-22 year olds even though we bought drinks, starters, toast, and a 125 entree of because the spill. Service was bad. Sorry not sorry. I typically go for a 22% tip as I am in the food service too but we tipped 19.5% and even then I think we should have done 18.
George Camacho
Yvonne’s isn’t your average Boston restaurant. If you go expecting simple comfort food, you’ll miss the point. The menu challenges your taste buds with bold and unexpected combinations that somehow work.
The Fig & Walnut Bread caught me off guard. Multigrain toast with smoked blue cheese butter, pickled hon shimeji, and black truffle honey sounds unusual—and it is. Each bite shifts between earthy, tangy, and sweet. The flavors shouldn’t go together, but they do. Think of it like jazz—notes that clash yet make sense when played together.
The Duck Prosciutto with manchego pimento cheese, quince syrup, smoked almonds, and duck chicharron was a highlight. The balance of salty and sweet was impressive, but as a Dominican, when I hear “chicharrón,” I expect crispy, fried pork skin that cracks when you bite it. This wasn’t that. Still, the dish itself was a creative take worth trying.
The Charred Maitake Mushroom didn’t land. The whipped miso and yaki sauce made it overpowering and too salty. If you’re watching your sodium or have high cholesterol, skip this one.
Charlie, our waiter, deserves special mention. He didn’t just serve food—he explained it like an artist describing his own work. He broke down the ingredients and how they were meant to play off each other. His passion made the experience even better.
The drink “Cashmere Thoughts” was the perfect finish. Bourbon, rooibos tea madeira, vanilla, and palo santo created one of the smoothest, most balanced cocktails I’ve had in Boston. You sip it, not drink it.
If you want a meal that tests your palate and surprises you, Yvonne’s delivers. If you want the familiar, look elsewhere.
Atmosphere was great! However, only come here if you plan on dining. Service for sitting in the bar was pretentious but ultimately abysmal. Disappointed as I was excited to enjoy this space. I forgot my designer items at home, or I might’ve received better service!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 1
Yvonne’s – Quick NED Review (Boston, MA)
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✅ Pros:
- Chic, upscale supper club vibe — glam décor, moody lighting
- Creative small plates with global flair (Mediterranean, Asian, American mix)
- Craft cocktails are a highlight — beautifully presented & balanced
- Great for date nights, groups, or celebrations
- Hidden lounge entry adds a cool, speakeasy feel
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👎 Cons:
- Pricey, especially for small portions
- Loud & crowded during peak hours — can be hard to hear
- Hard to get in without a reservation
- Not ideal for a quiet or casual meal
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🎯 Verdict:
Yvonne’s is a stylish, high-energy spot for cocktails and upscale shared plates. Great for nights out, less so for relaxed dinners.
Rating: 4.5 / 5
Best for: Dates, birthdays, cocktails & vibes
Skip if: You want quiet, budget-friendly, or big portions
Want recs on what to order?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing amazing!
Love the vibe love the food and loved the cocktails.🔥 I wanted go sit in the basement but it was closed 😪. Anyway this place is a must visit
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Enchanting dining room full of history. Every dish was amazing. We went back for seconds on the Tuna Crudo. Dessert was fabulous and our server was knowledgeable and engaging. 10 out of 10 would go back. Do yourself a favor and get a little dressed up for this one!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lady was very smiling !
Anniversary dinner in Boston my wife is still talking about. To start, it's a beautiful place to be. Intimate, pretty and in a great location. Service, well, we wanted for nothing and making mention of the anniversary at reservation meant that they took steps to make my wife and I feel special on our night out. Lastly the food, one of the best meals of the year, a quote from my wife. This is saying a lot as we eat some amazing meals in our home city. When in Boston this place is a must.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We are in town visiting from North Carolina and this restaurant was exactly what we were looking for! Our server, John, was absolutely incredible. He made choosing our dishes easy. He was very knowledgeable about the menu,! Everything he suggested that we were torn on was amazing! Thank you so much for a wonderful evening here in Boston! Come visit us in Asheville sometime! :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Every course surprised us in the best way.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The service here was probably my favorite part after the delicious tapas we tried. I was given the cutest birthday card from the staff with my dessert and our waiter, Cesar, was absolutely amazing from beginning to end. He made my night better than I could have imagined. Thank you Yvonne’s and Cesar for such a great birthday dinner!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food and the drinks were so good and our server, Jillian, was so attentive and engaging! This was our third visit and we will certainly be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bavette Steak Mirabeau, Hamachi Crudo
Restaurantji Recommends
Yvonne's is without a doubt in a class of its own. Hospitality, drips from every word, emotion and action demonstrated from the very top of the organization to the greeters at the front door. They are OUTSTANDING PERIOD!!! We recently held an event in their speakeasy private room. The atmosphere was elegant, intimate and perfect for our group. The servers and bartender were on point, attentive, gracious and also perfect for our group.
With all that said, we did have a pretty significant issue, which doesn't need to be detailed, because in the end, every good operation has unplanned and unforeseen issues. However, truly GREAT companies know how to respond to unforeseen and unplanned issues. And this is where our family has distinguished Yvonne's as one of Bostons' absolute FINEST Dining Establishments, one that deserves to be celebrated for HOSPITALITY AT ITS VERY BEST!!
The company is led by a person who is passionate about Hospitality and he has managed to get his entire organization to embrace this elusive concept! Hospitality today requires empathy and a commitment to understanding each customers needs and then finding a way to meet and exceed those expectations. Its truly a one-to-one commitment that Chris Jamison, Julia, Kristin, Mackenzie, Philippe and their entire team embraces and strives to achieve with every customer interaction.
Thank you for showing our family how special real hospitality feels. We wish we could give you 10 stars and STRONGLY recommend Yvonne's for dining and special events!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The person at the front desk on friday night 10/24/25 was extremely rude, on a power trip and should not be working in hospitality. If you're working at the front desk, your one job is to be polite, and he was everything else but that. I've never met someone so disrespectful and arrogant. Never coming back.
Service: 1
Have you seen the Seinfeld episode at the car rental place? Do you know what a reservation is? I don't think you do.
We were seated about 32 minutes after our reservation time and 37 minutes after we arrived. 15 minutes after that we were able to order food.
We ordered drinks at the bar: Nightman Cometh and the Passion Fruit Mule. The mule was pretty solid and the Nightman was more of a nightmare (sorry Charlie Kelly). You'd think for $19 the cocktail would at least be palatable.
The food is pretty solid. We had the trumpet mushrooms, octopus, and chicken flatbread. Not huge portions but those three dishes were a satisfying amount of food for the two of us.
Be sure to allow plenty of buffer if you have any plans after dinner. Our total time was a little over two hours from arrival to getting the check.
Cesar was a great server and did the best he could with the amount of tables he had. Seems for the prices being charged they wouldn't be so thinly staffed.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 3
The starters are great, and while we know the menu was all tapas, we tried the “feast” of lambs and it was disappointing taste and portion.
Our waitress started off great but then she spilled my drink on my table. It was awkward but she started to set us a new table and apologized. She said she would get me a second drink. At this point, she neglected us. I never got my drink til I asked before the check. I did not want to be pushy but she clearly forgot. She gave us desert menus, minutes later then gave the table next to us desert menus, asked the table what deserts they wanted minutes later, and never checked in on us til we stopped her saying check please. She was clearly embarrassed but while if was a human mistake she neglected us, not sure if it was because we were young 20-22 year olds even though we bought drinks, starters, toast, and a 125 entree of because the spill. Service was bad. Sorry not sorry. I typically go for a 22% tip as I am in the food service too but we tipped 19.5% and even then I think we should have done 18.
Yvonne’s isn’t your average Boston restaurant. If you go expecting simple comfort food, you’ll miss the point. The menu challenges your taste buds with bold and unexpected combinations that somehow work.
The Fig & Walnut Bread caught me off guard. Multigrain toast with smoked blue cheese butter, pickled hon shimeji, and black truffle honey sounds unusual—and it is. Each bite shifts between earthy, tangy, and sweet. The flavors shouldn’t go together, but they do. Think of it like jazz—notes that clash yet make sense when played together.
The Duck Prosciutto with manchego pimento cheese, quince syrup, smoked almonds, and duck chicharron was a highlight. The balance of salty and sweet was impressive, but as a Dominican, when I hear “chicharrón,” I expect crispy, fried pork skin that cracks when you bite it. This wasn’t that. Still, the dish itself was a creative take worth trying.
The Charred Maitake Mushroom didn’t land. The whipped miso and yaki sauce made it overpowering and too salty. If you’re watching your sodium or have high cholesterol, skip this one.
Charlie, our waiter, deserves special mention. He didn’t just serve food—he explained it like an artist describing his own work. He broke down the ingredients and how they were meant to play off each other. His passion made the experience even better.
The drink “Cashmere Thoughts” was the perfect finish. Bourbon, rooibos tea madeira, vanilla, and palo santo created one of the smoothest, most balanced cocktails I’ve had in Boston. You sip it, not drink it.
If you want a meal that tests your palate and surprises you, Yvonne’s delivers. If you want the familiar, look elsewhere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
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