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- Neighborhoods:
- Back Bay, Back Bay West
- Categories:
- Restaurants, Lounges, Bars & Pubs, Bars & Clubs, Restaurants
- Cuisine:
- Pizza, New American, Italian
- Price:
- $$$
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90% ambiance
“It's a nice ambience albeit a little dark.”
100% dessert
“We finished with a strawberry filo dessert which was amazing.”
91% drinks
“Their food is fantastic, their waitstaff is quite good and their bartenders do a decent job at handling their almost always packed bar on the weekends.”
88% food quality
“I've been to Sonsie maybe three or four times with different people and the food here is always good.”
100% menu variety
“The food is superb; the seasonal menu items always far exceed my expectations and the menu classics (Spring Rolls, Mee Krob) are amazing.”
100% overall
“It is a great place to people watch and enjoy an afternoon with a friend.”
50% return potential
“The entrees (thankfully) were very good; however the terrible service combined with a bad glass of wine and past-their-prime oysters means we'll never go there again.”
74% service
“The food and service is great but it is the location that makes it.”
50% value
“The turkey dinners were awesome and really inexpensive.”
54% wait time
“The waiting is a tad slow but one hardly notices it because you're absorbed in the european ambiance, watching people walk by, and the loud music.”
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August 09, 2012
Some cynics sniff that Sonsie's longevity is due strictly to its location on Newbury Street, onto which its French doors open to provide a prime opportunity for people-watching. We beg to differ. Indeed, we admire chef Bill Poirier for…
November 03, 2007
went for dinner one night. romantic.... went for dinner one night. romantic atmosphere! scallop appetizer was excellent. angel hair and gnocci...
June 21, 2007
I really like watching people on newbury st and the porti.... I really like watching people on newbury st and the portions are perfect
April 12, 2006
Nice, very nice.. The food's pretty good, and the prices are rather high, but not outrageous. It gets very crowded though, so be careful about what time you go, it can be difficult to hear people talking. Also, they have a downstairs area with a bar (can…
March 25, 2006
Best people watching on Newbury Street. Sonsie has lasted because it's consistently good and the service is up to par. The menu changes a few times a year but you can always ask about your favorites. They might still be able to make them for you. Have dessert only in the…
February 12, 2006
great desserts. Sonsie is a a great place to grab a bite to eat and do some people watching. They offer a front area with french doors that they open during nice weather to offer a view of all of the people strolling and driving by. The bar area of the…
January 16, 2006
romantic dinner. Great restaurant with a great selection of menu. Romantic place, great for a date, anniversary, or valentine day. You have to make a reservation especially on weekend. Never expect to walk in without any queue. their dessert is just simply…
September 09, 2005
A little bit snooty, but good food!. My friend and I recently went to Sonsie and were seated at a coveted window seat on Newbury Street. People watching was fun there, but the attitudes of the staff at Sonsie leave much to be desired. They are a bit aloof and snooty.On the…
August 30, 2005
Yummy Romantic Dinner. A great restaurant on the side of Newbury closest to Mass Ave. the food is absolutely delicious and can please just about everyone. You can get anything to wood grilled pizza, various seafood dishes, and fun asian meals. With a darker,…
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