The Hungry I
Boston, MA 02114-4608
Phone: (617) 227-3524
- Price:
- $$$$
- Cross Street:
- Mt. Vernon Street
- Hours:
- Mon-Wed 5:30pm-9:30pm, Thu-Fri 12pm-2pm, 5:30pm-9:30pm, Sun 11am-2pm, 5:30pm-9:30pm
Editorial Review for The Hungry I – by Citysearch Staff
In Short
Located in the heart of Beacon Hill, the Hungry I's subterranean dining room's exposed brick walls and classical accoutrements (oil paintings, upholstered banquettes) make for a most romantic atmosphere. When the weather allows, patrons dine on Charles Street's only patio. Popular menu items include venison au poivre, savory escargots and bouillabaisse blanc. One of the neighborhood's nicest, and priciest, brunches is served on Sundays.
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User Reviews for The Hungry I
03/14/2008 Posted by phlordsfo
The description that this is "modern French" food is far off the mark. Our experience was far from modern (or good). I have to echo the past reviewers' comments about arrogant service, cold drafts, bad bread, and disappointing entrees. Entering the place is a wonderfully quaint experience. The small brick corridor that you step down into builds the excitement for a romantic and fun evening. The host was very welcoming and led us up the steps to a cute, albeit tired dining room on the 2nd floor. The fireplace was enjoyable, but the cold draft (upstairs!) was unpleasant for our party.. The candle on the table was right at eye level, which sounds petty, but really... when you charge this much, everything should be right. The silverware hadn't been polished and was splotched - clean - but splotched. Our waiter couldn't have been much less interested in serving our table. When asked what the "beef en croute" was like, he said "it's like beef stew" as if we were a bunch of rubes who had never had French food. C'mon bud. It was en croute, not stew. He didn't explain that their interpretation would mean a watery, flavorless beef & mushroom soup under a doughy pastry....but back to the beginning of the meal. A cold roll was dropped on everyone's bread plate, and no two rolls were placed carefully or properly. Although we ordered different salads, we received the same sad salad of limp spinach and a stale, chewy crostini type thing. The black bean soup was an odd option, and the dumplings were uninventive. The only bright spot was the snapper with cabbage and tomato - not bad, but not great. The waiter always misplaced food, and food came out sporadically (we'd always have to wait for everyone's course to show up). The waiter dropped silverware on the table in the wrong positions...after we had to ask for it! We even had to ask for water. This was just not an acceptable meal for any level of restaurant, let alone one of this supposed caliber.
Pros: Cute dining room
Cons: Poorly prepared food. Indifferent, if not arrogant, service.
12/21/2007 Posted by dmgabriel
My Wife and I had dinner at the Hungry I for the first time last week. It was superb. Great food.good service.cozy, charming. I had the venision. My wife had the rabbit. They have perfected the art of the sauce. We shared a piece of walnut pie for dessert and a lobster pudding to start. It was like dining in Paris. We are taking our friends from California there next month. One of the top three restaurants we've been to in Boston................ever. Its nice to find place that's real, authentic.
Pros: food, atmosphere, wine list, delicious rich sauses, fireplace, terrace
Cons: parking
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