Finale Restaurant
(617) 423-3184
1 Columbus Ave
Boston,
MA
02116
42.3515
-71.0686
Neighborhoods: Downtown, Central
What People Are Saying About Finale Restaurant
The Editor
Eric Grossman
Citysearch
The Scene
Finale's handsome, softly-lit dining room provides an ideal pre- or post-show spot for couples on a date to the nearby Theater District. An overhead demonstration mirror affords a view of the pastry chefs that construct Finale's signature desserts. Young, friendly waiters are pleased to recommend selections from the epic drink list.
The Food
Dessert is the focus, but there's also a respectable light dinner menu that allows patrons to enjoy a well-rounded meal without getting too full before the sweet stuff. Smart options include the rosemary-rubbed chicken Caesar salad and a Mediterranean pizza. Most diners skip the savory items and dive straight into desserts, like a divine, baked-to-order molten-chocolate gateau or the caramel carnivale (caramel mousse layered between puff pastry and served with fresh fruit in raspberry puree). Advanced sweet tooths should opt for the Temptation for Two, an assortment plate of cakes, gelato and mousse.
User Reviews
Anonymous
December 07, 2008
I am a dessert person/baker & this place is the best. We didn't have lunch or dinner so I can't speak to that but we has the desserts & they are to die for. There are well presented & delicious. the prices are a bit high but well worth it.
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beantown101
July 11, 2008
I had a great experience at Finale's with a group of friends. The desserts were very enjoyable and it was a fun place to finish off a long day of trekking through the town. I recommend going on a weekday when it is not too busy, as the space does fill up quick. Good stuff!!!
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FoodieLePue
May 08, 2008
It's strange that for a dessert restaurant, the only decent thing about this place is the lunch menu. The dessert menu is far too overpriced for what you get. Sure, they have tasty sweets, but you can get the same thing at the grocery or a regular pastry shop. The ambiance hardly justifies the price: there was a piece of gum stuck under my table, a large stain on the chair fabric (gross!) and my table was wet from being wiped - pretty disgusting experience after having to wait 40 minutes to be seated. These are things you don't expect to happen when you are paying $20 dollars for miniature cookies, berry sauce and a scoop of ice cream. Our waiter took forever, the ice cream was melting, but he insisted on explaining what all the things on the plate were. I wanted to tell him I already knew what was on the plate, I have the ability to read menu's!!! I felt like I was at the Olive Garden or something when he was giving his little rehearsed speaches - yuck.
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Know Before You Go:
Don't fret if your diet doesn't allow a sinful slice of cheesecake; there's at least one fruity dessert (e.g. brandied fruits with a refreshing sorbet) available nightly that won't bust your belt.
Category:
Restaurants, Bakeries, Dessert Shops
Payment Methods:
Cash, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Late Night Dining, Romantic Dining, Special Occasion Dining, Theater District Dining, Date Spot
Smoking Permitted:
No
