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Cafe Sauvage, Boston, MA

Cafe Sauvage

4.7 (286)
$30 and under
French
25 Massachusetts Ave, Boston, MA 02115

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Great for brunch
A trendy Parisian-style café-restaurant, offering modern French cuisine with European and African influences. Located between Massachusetts ave and Beacon street, Sauvage is the coziest new back bay neighborhood destination. For husband and wife team Antoine and Anaïs, Café Sauvage is an extension of their dining room. They’ve brought together their mixed heritage, love of great food, and chic french vibes to create a lively space that is welcoming to all.
Café Sauvage have also a delicious selection of wines and craft cocktails.

Brunch is served every weekend (Friday included). WE DON'T ACCEPT RESERVATION ON SATURDAY & SUNDAY during our brunch we're operating on a first come first serve.
We accepting walk-ins at our bar and patio.

We're currently serving a $75 Prix Fixe menu for our "FRENCH DINNER" every last Wednesday of the month.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French, Contemporary French, Contemporary French / American
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Fri 9:00 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Delivery & takeout

Experiences

  • FRENCH DINNER - MAY

    $75.00 per person

    May 28, 2025 only
    Café Sauvage: A Taste of Paris Step into Paris every last Wednesday of the month at Café Sauvage. Our "French Touch" dinner isn’t a class. It’s a full immersion into French culture. Surrounded by French speakers in an authentic French environment, you'll enjoy an evening where only French is spoken. Indulge in a three-course prix-fixe menu for $75, with the option to enhance your experience with a wine pairing. We'll have some à la carte options for the no-so-hungry! No need to speak perfect French this experience is about immersing yourself in the language and culture. Whether you studied French in high school, have a French-speaking partner, or are simply curious, don’t hesitate to join us for an unforgettable evening.
    FRENCH DINNER - MAY Photo

What 286 people are saying

Cafe Sauvage reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Greater Boston

    French

  • Boston

    French

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe Sauvage offers a slice of Paris in Boston with "fantastic brunch" and "extraordinary service." Diners rave about the "amazing coffee" and "inventive" dishes like steak frites and salmon. Despite its "charming" yet compact space, reservations are recommended. The "delightful atmosphere" and personable staff make it a must-visit!
286 Reviews
  1. Tim

    Portland4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great service. Our second time at Cafe Sauvage. This time we took family and it didn’t disappoint.

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  2. Wendy VIP

    Greater Boston8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cafe Sauvage is an absolute gem and is now a "keeper" for us! The host and servers are super courteous, informative, professional, and friendly. Although the restaurant is small (I'd recommend making a reservation if it's a popular time), they go out of their way to make you feel welcome. The food is the star here, with authentic French preparations with a bit of a twist and generous portion sizes. The Duck Eggs Benedict is my favorite: a bowl of yummy tender duck confit with poached eggs and frise on a hash brown bed, with a lovely lemony Hollandaise sauce. My friend said that the filet-o-fish sandwich was the best fish sandwich she'd ever eaten, and the Beef Bourguignon sandwich is my husband's favorite. The vibe is energetic, and the service exceptional. You can tell that the owners take immense pride in their creation.

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  3. Gene

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastique! The food, ambience, and staff are first rate. This relaxed French cafe offers extraordinary cuisine. OMG. The staff is incredible too (especially the very charming maitre d’hotel). Hands down, it’s our favorite French restaurant in the Boston area! This gem is easy to find on Mass. Ave in Back Bay by the Harvard Bridge, and also has a very well-appointed plethora of indoor plants, with sidewalk dining too. Definitely make reservations, as it’s a smaller charming space, befitting the Paris tradition!

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  4. Sharon VIP

    Philadelphia27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely Mother’s Day dinner! We enjoyed a special beverage and the meal was awesome. I wish the restaurant was larger and could accommodate more reservations. Look forward to returning!

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  5. Jerry VIP

    Greater Boston17 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Waitstaff were attentive and friendly. When asked, they informed us that substitutions were not allowed, which was unfortunate but understandable in a small place. The meat in the short rib bourguignonne was fatty. Overall okay but not great.

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  6. Erin

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a treat to eat at Cafe Sauvage when I visit Boston. Food is delicious and atmosphere is delightful and energetic. The perfect lunch spot before walking over to the MFA. I’ll be back for sure!

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  7. Brook

    Cincinnati10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic brunch spot. High attention to detail. Great atmosphere. Food was delicious. Inventive. Very much like a cafe in Paris.

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  8. Marty

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    wait staff was best. personable and professional taught us French . un deux trois! food was exceptional. smoked salmon and then lamb then mousse, all perfect! the wine pairing was fabulous. and the coffee was so good, we brought some home too!

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  9. SandraDee VIP

    Caribbean2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Es un lugar muy acogedor para tener un buen brunch con familiares y amigos. El servicio y sus alimentos son de primera. Lo volveré a visitar. Altamente recomendado 100%

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  10. Kat VIP

    San Francisco6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful ..amazing chef and the staff is so nice

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Booked 23 times today
Experiences are available.
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25 Massachusetts Ave, Boston, MA 02115

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Back Bay
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Fri 9:00 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French, Contemporary French, Contemporary French / American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Delivery & takeout
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