One of the best meals I’ve had in a while! Our waiter was really nice and generous with his wine pours. The atmosphere was cool and eclectic. The food was absolutely fantastic. We had the black cod and duck confit as our mains.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Carpaccio, Fluke
Alexa Shabecoff
This place was in my list of places I wanted to try. So weeks beforehand, my husband made a reservation for Valentine’s Day. One week beforehand we got a text message that the menu was pre fixe.We often are cautious about pre fixe as we are pescatarians so had selected a restaurant that was NOT pre fixe, Not only that, the message was confusing. So after some phone tag, today I found out that not only is it pre fixe but you are limited to two apps and one entree per table (in other words, my husband and I would have to agree upon and share the two appetizers and one l entree). We are going to cancel because this is a terrible bait and switch. But of course none of the other places I wanted to go are available ;I started calling as soon as we saw the message in this past Sunday and even then there was nothing. Worst treatment if customers that I’ve heard of in a looong time. Thanks for spoiling my Valentine’s Day Saigon Babylon!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Karen Phung
Only thing worth coming for is the drinks, vibes, and dessert. Skip the food because it’s overpriced and ~fusion~ Vietnamese food. Why are we out here charging $35 for bun cha when it’s literally street food in Vietnam 😭 $190 after tip and tax for 2 apps, 2 entrees, and 2 cocktails, and 1 dessert - You’re better off getting authentic viet food in Dorchester then heading here for drinks afterwards 🤷🏻♀️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
Shenkiat Lim
This is my favorite place in the greater Boston area. Amazing food, amazing flavors and a fun atmosphere. Get the beef carpaccio and the monkfish. You won’t be disappointed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
C Scho
Our favorite date night place. The food is always amazing and the cocktails surprising.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ross Hurlock
This might just be one of the best bars in Boston - and we’re incredibly lucky to have it in Central Square. I visited with a friend and ordered the Duck and the Fluke, both of which were outstanding and paired perfectly with the Good Dealer and Honey Mousse Espresso cocktails. Our waiter, Langston, was an absolute superstar - attentive, warm, and on top of everything. My only regret is that the management was running such a smooth floor that I didn’t get a chance to personally let them know how great he was before we left. This is definitely the place to go if you’re looking for a great night out, whether with a friend or on a date.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fluke
Lauren Tereshko
The place is beautifully decorated. Ambience and service were excellent. Food just didn't meet the expectation for the price point. Apps were better than the mains. Can't recommend the monkfish, the only taste was an overpowering amount of dill.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Natasha M
Incredible. Ordered the duck and the beef noodles, both were a hit. Super flavorful and balanced, meat was cooked perfectly. Got their version of an espresso martini, the honey espresso mousse, probably the best mixed drink I’ve had all year. The interior is such a cool vibe, very cozy and tasteful. I recommend making a reservation ahead of time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hayes Sonny
Sg babylon was such a sleeper hit omg. I went in thinking it'd be regular but the flavors were actually bussin’. Vibes were clean, views from the 5th floor kinda nice too. Staff super friendly. Lowkey a spot I’d hit again fr
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Edward Millet
Amazing service and even more delicious food. Loved the duck and squab.
We really enjoyed our dinner at Saigon Babylon! I think it’s one of the better places I’ve been to in Boston in terms of food, ambiance, and location. The drink options were really fun and tasted delicious. Although the menu was small, there was a good variety. The food had a lot of flavor and felt very unique. Finally, the service was a little slow but everyone was really kind and welcoming. I would definitely come back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Katie
We were so excited to try this place because we love Cicada, but were quite disappointed. The food was extremely salty and all had the same flavor profile (fish sauce and vinegar). It was als expensive for what you got, and the despite the expense, the service was bad and had oddities like you had to pay on your way out, in the tiny cramped reception area. Views were nice and seemed like most people were just there to drink. We won’t be back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Squab, Fluke
Vicky
Food was delicious, but pricey, and service was good. The menu is pretty limited though and some of the items were not available, limiting it further which was disappointing. There is also no website to look at the menu ahead of time which is more important when the menu is so small. One of my friend can't eat seafood or fish and that was most of the menu. Probably won't go back.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Kathy Yu
The rooftop vibes are immaculate - note that it's walk-in only for the rooftop. The food was good but I wouldn't come here just for the food. Interesting but pricy. I enjoyed the fluke and the housemade soft serve the most. The mushroom stirfry was good, but it tastes exactly like how you expect, so if you love mushrooms you'd love it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Fluke
Heather Fink
Wonderful food, beautiful ambiance. Beef carpaccio was incredible. I also reccomend the bubbly Vietnamese rice wine. Thanks for a lovely anniversary.
One of the best meals I’ve had in a while! Our waiter was really nice and generous with his wine pours. The atmosphere was cool and eclectic. The food was absolutely fantastic. We had the black cod and duck confit as our mains.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Carpaccio, Fluke
This place was in my list of places I wanted to try. So weeks beforehand, my husband made a reservation for Valentine’s Day. One week beforehand we got a text message that the menu was pre fixe.We often are cautious about pre fixe as we are pescatarians so had selected a restaurant that was NOT pre fixe, Not only that, the message was confusing. So after some phone tag, today I found out that not only is it pre fixe but you are limited to two apps and one entree per table (in other words, my husband and I would have to agree upon and share the two appetizers and one l entree). We are going to cancel because this is a terrible bait and switch. But of course none of the other places I wanted to go are available ;I started calling as soon as we saw the message in this past Sunday and even then there was nothing. Worst treatment if customers that I’ve heard of in a looong time. Thanks for spoiling my Valentine’s Day Saigon Babylon!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Only thing worth coming for is the drinks, vibes, and dessert. Skip the food because it’s overpriced and ~fusion~ Vietnamese food. Why are we out here charging $35 for bun cha when it’s literally street food in Vietnam 😭 $190 after tip and tax for 2 apps, 2 entrees, and 2 cocktails, and 1 dessert - You’re better off getting authentic viet food in Dorchester then heading here for drinks afterwards 🤷🏻♀️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
This is my favorite place in the greater Boston area. Amazing food, amazing flavors and a fun atmosphere. Get the beef carpaccio and the monkfish. You won’t be disappointed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Our favorite date night place. The food is always amazing and the cocktails surprising.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This might just be one of the best bars in Boston - and we’re incredibly lucky to have it in Central Square. I visited with a friend and ordered the Duck and the Fluke, both of which were outstanding and paired perfectly with the Good Dealer and Honey Mousse Espresso cocktails. Our waiter, Langston, was an absolute superstar - attentive, warm, and on top of everything. My only regret is that the management was running such a smooth floor that I didn’t get a chance to personally let them know how great he was before we left. This is definitely the place to go if you’re looking for a great night out, whether with a friend or on a date.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fluke
The place is beautifully decorated. Ambience and service were excellent. Food just didn't meet the expectation for the price point. Apps were better than the mains. Can't recommend the monkfish, the only taste was an overpowering amount of dill.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Incredible. Ordered the duck and the beef noodles, both were a hit. Super flavorful and balanced, meat was cooked perfectly. Got their version of an espresso martini, the honey espresso mousse, probably the best mixed drink I’ve had all year. The interior is such a cool vibe, very cozy and tasteful. I recommend making a reservation ahead of time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sg babylon was such a sleeper hit omg. I went in thinking it'd be regular but the flavors were actually bussin’. Vibes were clean, views from the 5th floor kinda nice too. Staff super friendly. Lowkey a spot I’d hit again fr
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing service and even more delicious food. Loved the duck and squab.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
We really enjoyed our dinner at Saigon Babylon! I think it’s one of the better places I’ve been to in Boston in terms of food, ambiance, and location. The drink options were really fun and tasted delicious. Although the menu was small, there was a good variety. The food had a lot of flavor and felt very unique. Finally, the service was a little slow but everyone was really kind and welcoming. I would definitely come back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
We were so excited to try this place because we love Cicada, but were quite disappointed. The food was extremely salty and all had the same flavor profile (fish sauce and vinegar). It was als expensive for what you got, and the despite the expense, the service was bad and had oddities like you had to pay on your way out, in the tiny cramped reception area. Views were nice and seemed like most people were just there to drink. We won’t be back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Squab, Fluke
Food was delicious, but pricey, and service was good. The menu is pretty limited though and some of the items were not available, limiting it further which was disappointing. There is also no website to look at the menu ahead of time which is more important when the menu is so small. One of my friend can't eat seafood or fish and that was most of the menu. Probably won't go back.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
The rooftop vibes are immaculate - note that it's walk-in only for the rooftop. The food was good but I wouldn't come here just for the food. Interesting but pricy. I enjoyed the fluke and the housemade soft serve the most. The mushroom stirfry was good, but it tastes exactly like how you expect, so if you love mushrooms you'd love it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Fluke
Wonderful food, beautiful ambiance. Beef carpaccio was incredible. I also reccomend the bubbly Vietnamese rice wine. Thanks for a lovely anniversary.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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