Great service and amazing and delicious food .Good service.

Great ambiance, good food.Indoor seating is two stories. First floor has a bar, with several booths and tables throughout. Second floor is larger, with more booths and tables. The interior design and lighting makes for a lively and cool ambiance. Outdoor seating has also been popular recently given the warmer weather.Food was good for the most part - eggs Benedict was the best. The croque monsieur was okay. Our server was kind and considerate, splitting our order of French onion soup into two smaller mugs without us asking.They also serve espresso drinks with La Colombe beans. The latte was good.

Had a great time, our bartender Camden was Fantastic ! Delicious drinks and a lot of laughs

What a wonderful restaurant!!!!! The food is delicious, the staff sublime and the mid-century vibes amazing. We had a perfect night. A must-go in Boston.

Table service was friendly and reasonably timed. I was able to sit outside which was perfect given the weather. Food was very good and worth the visit. The bartender did a great job taking care of me and my dining guests while we waited for our reservation time.

Had a Sunday brunch reservation. Got up sold on the ‘bucket of bubly”-didn’t regret it. Thankful they let me get my preferred breakfast and also add 1 pancake. My boyfriend loved the croque monsieur and barely talked to me the whole time he was eating. Really enjoyed the vibe/ decor. Good and friendly service. Will definitely be going back.

So many great dishes. Great vibe inside. Not for those in a rush.

Its kind of tough to find somewhere for a good brunch on a Saturday for 5 people and 2 kids with Covid going on. My friends and I were hankering for a feast and being a the foodie of the group, I was give the task of finding somewhere. Well I was lucky to stumble across this spot and get a reservation that same morning. Its not the easiest to find. If you need direction its near Eataly. I walked around for almost 20 min trying to find the entrance. There is street parking and garages. Try find street parking because the garage is INSANELY expensive and I paid $44 for parking and the restaurant does not validate. Ok on to the good stuff the food. I had the eggs Benedict and it was perfection. I hate eggs that are too runny and requested over medium and they were cooked just right. The breakfast potatoes are by far my fave. I havent had a plate of food that I finished this fast in a while. We ordered the mimosa bottle which served us each two glasses and was definitely worth it. My friends also really loved everything they ordered. Overall a solid Boston brunch destination.

Appetizers were fine but certainly not worth the price tag. Main dishes came out after over an hour and were very clearly reheated/microwaved. Both dishes were undercooked and didn’t taste at all fresh. On the bright side, our waiter was very understanding and friendly, as was the rest of the staff.

Went for Sunday brunch. The food was pretty good/average but they don’t give you very much at all. I had an omelette that came with crispy potatoes and toast for $20. The omelette was 2 eggs, at most. I had to go home and eat more protein. The server was nice but couldn’t seem to control the coffee cups and made our saucers a mess of spilled coffee.

The bar manager Herrel is a great dude. Excellent at his job. Stop by and see him. We love the atmosphere there too. A great spot to bring friends and family in downtown Boston.

The food and cocktails were great. I am especially a fan of Herrells cocktail menu and I look forward to see what is coming in the fall. The only reason I have 4 stars instead of 5 is because the service was incredibly slow.

We dined outside. Rain threatened but did not materialize. I had skate. My wife had cod. One of our party had a burger. The food was good. Prices are reasonable. Ill go back again.

Second time enjoying french food and this place is by far my favorite. The escargot had an earthy taste. Steak tartar was fantastic and the bolognese was delish. Highly recommend when you go to boston.

Just walked out of Rochambeau after expecting to have a nice dinner. We were promptly seated at a lovely table upstairs. The waiter came by and brought us water after a few minutes. He asked us for a drink order but we hadn’t looked at the menu yet. We sat for 20 minutes without the waiter coming by again. We think he may have been the only waiter for the entire upstairs. He was busy setting a large table in the back. Why is a waiter with a full dining room tasked with setting a table. We then saw him finish and we finally thought he was coming over to us. He didn’t. He went to another table to see if the guy wanted another beer. He then brought another table new silverware and then he went back to setting the large table. By now we just got up and left. We stopped by the check in desk and the two very inexperienced hosts looked at me with a clueless reply. Super disappointed.

Good place to get brunch! My wife and I were in a jam after shopping and were able to grab a table for brunch. Speedy service (and kudos to our waitress for warning us that the kitchen was closing to rush our items in beforehand) and excellent decour. The open crepe was incredible in particular. The only negatives were that the price was a little much for the items we got, and the lighting made it more difficult to see things, especially for 3 pm. Overall, liked this place very much and would visit again.

Unpleasant experience. Place was booked solid at 8:45 and the girl at the front desk was very rude about it. Decided to get a couple deserts to take back to the hotel. 40 mins after they put me in some side hallway (wasn’t allowed to get a drink at the bar while I was waiting) I went up to ask about the status. Low and behold, they had been there for a while. No accountability other than a younger boy who tried to go above and beyond. Cheers to him, he should find a job elseware.

Spectacular ambiance, great service, delicious food with generous portions for the price.Perfect place for a date night!

Top notch destination for French dining! Hospitality here is grade A, the whole staff works to make each experience unique and worthwhile. Extra shout out to the manager Tyler, making our mothers day brunch a little extra special!

Great ambient, loud music but perfect for a fun friday dinner with friends. The Burrata Raviolis were great.

Very good service especially if you let them know you’re celebrating an occasion. They will likely seat you on the second floor which is MUCH NICER (higher ceilings, elegant ambiance, huge windows with natural lighting). Food is great, I would get the Croque Madame (hot sandwich made with ham and cheese with a fried egg on top) and French Onion Soup again.

Bruno is outstanding! The food is great and paired with the incredible service Rochambeau and Bruno are becoming fast favorites. The Chefs nail the classics and delight in creating unique dishes. Love the cocktail and wine list !

Great food and such lovely staff, I recommend this place to everyone! Thank you for taking such great care of us

Today was my first time visiting this establishment after much anticipation (pandemic stifled my drive to try new restaurants, and they’re too far from my apartment to support via online ordering). I was greeted by the kindest staff- seriously, 10/10 staff. Attentive, kind, wonderful, sharply dressed. The bartender Jermey was a highlight. If I only had to rate the staff that welcomed me in + the bartender I’d give 5 stars. But the food seriously let me down. I used to work in the food industry, and understand right now is a tough time to be a line cook/chef- lots of pressure, long hours, and unforgiving guests. So i’ll start by saying the bread was actually phenomenal- it came out very hot and melted the salted European butter wonderfully, and the pickles were a nice touch. My gripe is with the burger- the Rochamburger. Being cheekily named after the place, I expected a pretty solid burger- with the usual accompanying toppings- lettuce, tomato, onion, etc. Not everyone loves them but even at nice steakhouses they usually leave it on the side as an option to add on to the burger. I requested no cheese on my burger, and was very surprised when what arrived was just a burger patty with caramelized onions. I did not realize the menu listing was so literal- they really did not include any toppings on this burger, just onions & melted guyere cheese which probably typically hides the sadness of the meal. No one saw that ticket and thought- hmmm, sending out a super dry burger seems like a bad idea, maybe we should include some toppings to breakup the heaviness of meat + big bun + caramelized onions? Not an aioli on the bun, not a leaf of lettuce, not a slice of tomato? Perhaps it’s a French thing, in which case I apologize for not understanding. I tried to power through but the two bites I took were dry and sad. The burger had potential, but ultimately was very sad, plain, and unexpectedly unremarkable for such a lovely establishment. For a place that has duck & chicken tagine on the menu, I expected better. The drinks were fantastic and I’d recommend going for those & the bread, but for now I am put off on the main menu items. Between the burger & seeing the man next to me ask for salt as his omelette was underseasoned, I think the kitchen is perhaps in a period of having new staff learning the menu, and I will be back again in a few months to try that tagine & hopefully move this rating to the 5 stars I think this place can be.

FoodThe French baguette was amazing, which I would say was the highlight of my dinner (unfortunately). We ordered Caesar salad, grilled lobster frites and seafood cataplana. The food was good and it probably deserved a four star.Everything elseThe service was bad. We waited at least 10 minutes before someone checked with us for drinks. Also, it was impossible to get our water filled. We had to wave and ask for it every time. Again, it took us forever to make eye contact to get the check. The restaurant was so noisy and I could hear people on the other end laughing. The EDM they were playing did not help.I will not recommend and will not come back.

One of the best customer service that I received. The place looks amazing, the food is very flavored. Excited to go and try other drinks and other food.

Had a birthday dinner there. They provide warm baguette and butter... Which is very tasty!. Ordered the lobster frites. The lobster was delicious but the sauce that came with it wasnt great. Read mixed reviews about the customer service but we had a good experience.

Fantastic ambience, and very kind waitstaff, but the portions were a little small for the price

Phenomenal food and nice, calming atmosphere. I even got candles on my dessert for my birthday!!

The food was ok, on the good side of decent. However, we found prices to far exceed the worth of our experience. In our case, staff were obnoxious; questions weren’t really acknowledged or simply didn’t even care. Service was poor and the server even threw the bill on the table and walked away. Won’t be back.

Our meals were painfully boring and weird/bad combinations of flavors. Got the pork chop and chicken lemon couscous.. for $75, barely ate either. Disappointing. Also extremely slow to get our food although server checked on it several times

Outside dining - love! Right by the Pru, good location, parking spots/parking garages available! Had the Passioné and it was delish! Camden, who was not our server, was AMAZING. VERY attentive. Came to our table multiple times to check on us, made sure our drinks were made promptly, recommended different things to eat/drink, and was just a service king! It didnt seem that he was part of the management staff and was just another server - but high caliber FOR SURE. We did not dine but the food does seem delicious. I highly recommend for a fun dining experience!!

The food was great and the service was even better. Brooke is absolutely the sweetest!!!

Im always fascinated by 1 start reviews. Are they haters? In most cases I guess they were moody when they did the reviews. Oh well. My experience was great. We sat downstairs as they had a private event upstairs. My server was AWESOME. She was from Colombia and was super attentive. She was a major reason I gave Ramchambeau a 5. Foods were closer to 4 but I liked my steak. Duck breast was good too, but roasted chicken was just OK. Dress to be seen! Im definitely going back as I want to try upstair tables.

AMAZING experience dining here for brunch with my two friends. I was impressed the minute I walked in from the attentive staff, and the ambiance of the place. Our waitress was very friendly and knew a lot about the menu- and we followed her suggestions. We all split the baguette which is some of the best bread ive ever had- it was so hot and the butter melted perfectly. I had the broccoli reuben- I am a vegetarian and used to love a reuban. I have never seen a vegetarian version done this way and it was delicious- as were the fries. I ate the entire thing. For desert we had these cream puff things with ice cream inside and hot chocolate sauce. SO SO SO good. Best brunch ive ever had. Would like to try to dinner next time I am in Boston.

Went for an early dinner on a Sunday evening. We had a reservation, so no trouble getting seated. By the time we left a little after 7, the place was full. Great atmosphere and decor both upstairs (dining room) and down (main bar.) We started with french onion soup that was to die for, my dining companion had the Fluke and I had the Coq Au Vin...all of it was heavenly! We also had Mussles Normande brought out by the chef. I will get that as my main course next time. Delicious! (Ate so quickly I didnt even get a pic.) Dessert was creme brulee and pastry puffs with ice cream and chocolate sauce (it has a name...I just forget!) The open kitchen is kind of fun to watch...such a bustle of activity! The service was excellent as well- very attentive without being overwhelming. Cant wait until they open for brunch to see the menu! Great addition to Boyleston Street dining! (I also had my picture taken with the amazing executive chef, Matthew Gaudet!)

Camden is amazing! Go to him for the best drink recommendations!

The asian MaitreD in front is amazing, polite, professional, and a great ambassador of the brand.

Great tasting food but pricey for what is ordered. Also, it was very loud inside even though it wasnt busy. Waiter was decent.

Great food and great attention. Osobuco and rigatoni are both amazing. The creme brule is the perfect end to a good night. I prefer the ambience in the second floor because it allows better for 2 people dates and 6 friends conversations. I will go again for sure

The.most.delicious. Ever! Cannot overstate the artistry and deliciousness of every dish on this menu-thank you for never sacrificing your standards-so good

Had a reservation. 20 minutes later, still no table. Had to leave.

Pretty tasty French food. Had to get the steak frites and French onion soup.Warning the French onion soup is pretty large! Couldnt finish the steak and fries... Pretty poor showing but now have left overs!

Impeccable service, great setting and the food (tarte flambée, mussels) perfect too

Great first time. Food was tasty - had the breakfast tarte (breakfast flatbread)! Bloody Mary was on point

Went for the first time yesterday and was fantastic. Easily some of the best fries Ive had. Will be back next week to try the steak frites.

I eat in this spot a lot since I work in the area. I got to say their customer service is always excellent and they keep the place clean consistently. Pricing is reasonable and they serve large portions.

Excellent food and top notch service..a bit noisy upstairs

I highly recommend the tarte flambe. Its like a breakfast pizza

Great food and atmosphere

The Filet Au Poivre was notable and is now on my go to list when craving a solid piece of steak. Portions are satisfying and dont make you feel too overwhelmed to make you skip dessert. I had the Profiteroles for dessert which delightfully sweet treat and could easily be shared between 2 people. Service was great and the ambience and decor of the restaurant was tastefully luxurious but not too formal which made it quite cozy.

We got the Thanksgiving takeout package from Rochambeau. Wed never eaten there, so didnt know what to expect, but it looked like a good option compared with the Thanksgiving offerings of other local restos. In short, we were THRILLED. The food -- butternut squash bisque, turkey, brioche stuffing with kale and mushrooms, sprouts with chiffonade bacon, mashed potatoes, roasted sweet potatoes, and pumpkin pie -- was absolutely delicious, beautifully prepared and packaged for takeout, and extremely generous in terms of portions for the price. A gorgeous Thanksgiving table and at least three days of amazing leftovers. SUCH a good experience. We will look forward to returning to Rochambeau post-Covid!

Rochambeau is what Boston has been missing!! Great food in a fun environment. I was really pleased with the friendly staff and service. So many food options from quick grab and go to a full dinner. Even if youre not hungry check out the lively bar for a drink. A few favorites of mine is the Roch Latte with a freshly baked pastry. Hummus bowl for lunch. And for dinner starting with shrimp cocktail and salmon for the main course. Dont leave without trying the desserts that taste as good as they look! Enjoy!

I went pre-COVID on a Saturday night having made reservations a couple days in advance. When we got there, we were sat at a tiny table meant more for one person, but eventually the staff moved us to a booth (after having to ask several times). Apart from this minor hiccup, the food and atmosphere was great. I really enjoyed my dish (French chicken and aligot) and got to sample the steak frites (also delicious). A little pricey, but not crazy for a nicer restaurant in the city!

I would give the restaurant a 5 for the design, taste of food, and ambiance. The service was not great, however. We had the feeling that the server just did not care about her job or the establishment: she spilled The Green Fairy drink all over the table when pouring it, she left the spill until we asked her if we could get towels to clean the table up, and then there was no apparent care for the shells my husband found in his cooked oyster dish (this part grossed him out so much that he couldnt finish the last two). Well probably be back. Though we dont expect much going forward from a service standpoint next time, we hope our minds will be changed!

Come for the ambiance, stay for the wine. A very well thought out and unique list of wines that you can choose by region or style. A wide variety of classic wines and certainly new ones. If you are stuck between options the wine manager, William, is great for recommendations.

Great food for a casual lunch or dinner.

Just stopped in on a Saturday afternoon. Great vibe, sat at the bar and had Salmon Tartar - fabulous. Then split a Rochamburger with my wife. We both loved it. One down side... the Ruben on the menu is vegetarian 😩

The spot is wonderful and roomy, the food was delicious and the prices were very affordable. quickly, efficient service and very welcoming staff. I recommend this place.

Just went there last Friday and the drinks are absolutely amazing. One of the best drink spots I have tried in Boston. We tried the drink with a cat in it as well as one creme de creme, and tequila tea, all were something we never tasted before. The music and atmosphere were great, gotta go back to try the food!

Went for lunch. The atmosphere and food were good, but its very overpriced for what it is. Expect to pay for the location.Also the Express Lunch is marketed on menu as a pretty good deal. But you get like half the portions you normally would for paltry savings. Do not recommend anything Express.

The fillet mignon with cognac sauce... perfection!

If you’re looking for the location - go to Eataly instead. If you’re for amazing French food - go to La Voile (much better service and food).Waited 30+ minutes to be seated for a reservation. Ordered drinks right away — one arrived 15 mins later, remaining 3 waited an additional 10+ mins (two were a bottle so shouldn’t have taken any time at all).All food was cold. Scallops - only half were seared, the rest were just barely cooked. Duck was cold and fat had already congealed. Lamb was dry and cold. Trout was average. Sides were soggy.Not worth it.

Great meal, great service. Cool indoor dining by the bar.

Have been twice for dinner, once on a weeknight and once on Friday. Both times the service and food were excellent. Creative takes on classic french-style dishes. For example, the profiteroles were classically presented, but each was topped with a little crunchy wafer that added both flavor and texture. The greeters, bartenders and wait staff are friendly, knowledgeable, and super helpful. Service level reminds me of Union Sq Cafe in NYC. Friday night the place got pretty noisy, which made conversation at our table more challenging. Oh and the decor is a really cool blend of art deco and modern bistro. Fun place.

Great customer service from Owen the server and manager Caroline. We will be back again. Appreciate the staff being so responsive. Highly recommend this place

The macaroons were not great especially for the price. Disappointed.

Very good food, but hard to justify the price given the small portions. We were very close to going to chipotle after, but instead decided on going to star market to pick up some snacks.

I was really excited to try Rochambeau. I saw lots of good reviews. Went for brunch Sunday at 1:30. I had to ask for my drink twice. It took almost an hour to get our food. It was barely warm. My poached eggs were overcooked. Everything was under-seasoned. I would have shared this feedback with our waiter but he never came back to see how everything was or see if we needed anything else. I know management hates it when you leave a bad review instead of speaking to them directly but I didn’t feel like wasting any more of my time trying to get someone’s attention when they were clearly not interested in making sure we had a good experience. So disappointed!

I appreciate the aesthetic, and the staff seem friendly. Ill give the group a break on not having a lot of experience with the wine list since my visit was soon after the opening, on an otherwise slow night. The quality of the entrées, however, did not achieve the level one has come to expect at competing French offerings in the city.

I had a very pleasant first experience here! The staff is super friendly, accommodating, and professional.The space is very cozy with seating appropriate for individuals and groups of up to five comfortably. Outdoor seating can accommodate even larger groups.For the café, milk alternatives are almond, soy, and oat.Great selection of quick lunch and breakfast bites like parfait, sandwiches, mini salads and also some more hearty fare that’s made to order. They’re happy to make orders to go as well.Latte was delicious and smooth - the espresso is delicious and not bitter at all. No need for any sugar.

One of my new favorite cafes! Beautiful space and a lovely experience. The Earl grey tea was exceptional and my friends capachino was delicious. We shared a Nutella brioche (nice!) and a plain croissant (huge and very fresh)! All the staff we encountered were helpful and polite. I said to my friend that there should be a cafe like this on every city block. We were there around 3:30 on a weekday in January and there were only a few other patrons. It will surely be packed on weekends in the summer. It was a great visit and I cant wait to go back.

Outstanding service, great food, and the manager went above and beyond to take care of us!

Always try to come here when in Boston. Lived in France for a few years and this place is one of the few places with food as good as the better Parisian or Lyonaise bistros. Even something as simple as the Boston lettuce salad stands out for its perfect dressing, freshness, and flavor. Good to get all euro and eat it all the end of the meal, esp after some of the heartier dishes. I’ve seen some comments on service, and while it’s not perfect in France you’ll wait a half hour after asking for the check. The space is warm - way more comfortable than the NYC McNally takes on the style. A great authentic bistro.

Went to Rochambeau for NYE with a group of about 8. The service and food was incredible! The space is beautiful - will definitely go back.

Patio was lovely and distanced. Staff was friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful.

Delightful experience with a warm service and top-notch food. Slightly pricey, but thats to be expected at a restaurant of this level.

Located in Back Bay, Rochambeau is a fantastic French café and French restaurant! Awesome coffee in the cafe, fantastic food in the restaurant, and excellent customer service across the board! Will visit again for sure!

I love this place! Its beautiful and elegant while still being very cozy. The bartenders are nice and the staff attentive. Since its so new, I think they are still working a few things out but nothing that detracted from my experience. I really enjoyed their flatbread and pasta. Honestly the best bolognese Ive had in a while.

When my group walked in the hostess picked up the phone and dealt with a caller for 2 minutes instead of putting them on hold and seating us. The mashed potatoes were terrible. Tasted like a glass of milk. The drink I got was sub Par. The steak frites was not french style. Was too thick and came out rare when asked for medium. The only thing good about the restaurant was the interior decor, except for the checkered seats. Huge Mistake!

One of the most unpleasant restaurant experiences that happened to me in recent times. I arrived at the restaurant as a party of 2 at evening time on Sunday, December 29th. To begin with, we did not know who our assigned server was because there was minimal-to-no customer-server interaction. When the food arrived after 1 hour, we sat and stared at our food blankly for 5 min, as the assigned server forgot to get us silverware! S/he also completely forgot to refill the beverage that we asked for, so we had to ask another server one more time. Moreover, no one asked the most basic customer questions, such as how is the food? or would you like check? We felt ignored and it seemed incredibly difficult to get the server s attention to get the bill. I had to stand up and leave my table to approach a random server nearby for the check. Either the assigned server (will remain unnamed) forgot to ask or deliberately did not ask (both are not good). My only guess for the possible reason behind those sequence of events is that I initially asked to change tables since I had cold symptoms. I am still not so sure if the servers were not properly trained or we were discriminated for our request. The only thing done right was having the table cleaned in between courses. Before I left the restaurant, I let one of the servers know about what I had to experience, and the restaurant bar manager later came to us and apologized. I was somewhat relieved to know that at least 1 employee was sympathetic to our dissatisfaction, but it was too late and we will never come back.

Amazing! What a great addition to the back bay. Had a terrific latte, cant wait to have a nice proper french dinner next week with friends.

Had dinner which was ok. Among the rudest bar staff in Boston! Had the worst experience at the bar, the bartender was awful and yelling at everyone. I will not recommend this place to anyone. There is plenty of better options, I will not step a food back into this place. Very overrated and RUDE.

The interior is SO cool- fun french restaurant. Bar scene is cool- playlist is on point!

Not pleasant ! The poor dinner was complemented with cockroaches running under the tables ! Unacceptable to put tables in the street without guarantee the minimum of hygiene . The lamb was just warm and very dry - definitely not freshly made . So no reason to be there at all!

Limited menu due to COVID, but the service and food were on point.

The lobster roll is out of this world delicious!

I went to Rochambeau with my sister for brunch on a Sunday, and it was a pleasant experience. We were seated quickly, and didnt have to wait long to be offered water/coffee.My sister ordered the steak and eggs, and I had the duck confit hash. And the food was delicious! The steak was cooked to a perfect medium rare, and the first thought that came to mind when I had the hash was mmmmm. The poached eggs were also perfect for me!The servers were attentive, and our glasses were never empty of water for more than a few minutes. However, it was obvious that they were still inexperienced (eg: not bringing a steak knife with the steak), but this didnt damper our experience by much.Overall, I think Rochambeau is on the way up, and Id love to go back again in a few months...for dinner this time :)

Dinner was okay. The bouillabaisse was AMazing and the wine and cocktails also really good . Service on point . Little loud and crowded and many of the dishes overcooked unfortunately so points for everything but the chef . Meatball and coq au vin so dry I choked

Great food and excellent service

What a bummer this place is. So much potential but absolutely no execution from both the front and back of the house. I was excited to see what could be another great French restaurant arrive in town, competing against Gaslight and Eastern Standard but after my dinner experience last night... those two have absolutely nothing to worry about.Our first red flag was when we checked in about ten minutes prior to our reservation. The hostess said our table would be ready very shortly and pointed to the lovely bar as a place to hang for a bit. We ordered some drinks and my wifes cocktail was stellar. One of the very few redeeming items of the evening. We waited a bit and about 10 minutes past our reservation, we proceeded to check-in again and they had no idea what was going on and basically told us that the table wasnt ready. We patiently decided to stick it out - a huge mistake. Eventually, the hostess actually did her job and found us near the bar and tried to push a high-top on us in a desperate attempt to get us out of the queue. Hard pass lady. About fifty minutes past our reservation, we were finally seated. No real apology, or anything to do right by us.Menus were brought, sparkling water as well and we proceeded to order our food. We decided on the charred mushrooms ($14) and French onion soup ($12) as our appetizers. The mushrooms were bland, boring and the char on it was offputting, the latter being a recurring them with our entrees. The French onion soup was decent but not salted. Not enough depth of flavor, barely any sherry or seasoning.The bread service, however, was good. The baguette was pretty good and it came with some cornichons which were pretty awesome. The butter was cold and hard to spread; they should have served it at room temp to knock this out of the park.Our entres came shortly after and both of our steak frites ($32) were cooked to temp nicely. The fries were really good but the steaks were charred. Really charred, and not in a good way. It was very offputting and on the verge of burnt on the outside. It was such a nice piece of meat - we were both really bummed.Service was fine - nothing great, nothing bad really except for the hostesses not doing a very good job with the front of the house and managing the queue and reservations.All in all the place has some potential but completely missed the mark. The food was far from being as good as the likes of a Gaslight, Eastern Standard or even a Marliave. Frankly, any place that sits you down nearly an hour past your reservation and doesnt acknowledge it in any way shouldnt be in the hospitality business. But even if you look past this, the food just wasnt very good.

Lights out- its what both the neighborhood and the city have been missing. The ambiance is lively and fun, but the acoustics upstairs, something I really appreciate, make it just as good of a spot to enjoy a meal with my parents as it is for a fun date night. Start with the delicious crab remoulade, steak frites as a main course served with some of the best fries Ive ever had, and finish with the profiteroles. Will be back again and again!

I had dinner with two friends at Rochambeau earlier this week, what an absolutely amazing restaurant. The atmosphere is fun and energetic, the service was spot on and the food is incredible! There is a list of specialty cocktails and an extensive wine list.We started with the oysters which were served on ice with a fabulous mignonette, we then shared a caesar salad which was dressed perfectly and the wood grilled carrots. For main courses we had the lobster cavatelli and the duck lorange...WOW both were delicious.Do not leave without ordering dessert :).I will absolutely return to this restaurant next time I am in Boston!

Worst meal in my adult life. Am astonished by the poor quality of the food. Life is short. I’m done with this place. Horrible service as well. Yikes!

Update: Appreciated Emilys note, below, and did send email as instructed. No response. Will not be back.Very disappointing. Id been looking forward to dining at this new restaurant in my neighborhood as we need a good French bistro (especially since the closing of Brasserie Jo). As others have noted, the food is sub-par and the atmosphere borders on being irritating. The hangar steak frites were less than mediocre, with the steak chewy and the fries undercooked and cold. The Coq au Vin was fair, and the spinach and Boston lettuce sides unremarkable. As others have noted, the noise level is far too loud, making conversation difficult. To be fair, we were seated in the downstairs bar area. To be truthful, I was irritated that the upstairs dining room was closed - something it would have been nice to have known in advance. All in all a disappointing experience and I would not recommend Rochambeau.

Incredible gluten free options! (Lobster pasta 👌🏼)

Atmosphere and decor is great! Cocktails and drinks are tasty and not overpriced. The bread and charcuterie plate are my favorites!. My wife’s steak frites was excellent with good quality meat. Only minor complaint was one of our dishes, the lobster cavatelli was a bit over salted. Overall experience was positive and look forward to my next visit!

I live in the area, so I had been very excited to try Rochambeau and potentially turn it into a regular part of our restaurant rotation. I stopped in for brunch today with a couple friends on a whim. I immediately noticed the place was busy so I asked the host how long a wait would be for three. He asked if I had a reservation (strange question considering what I just asked him, but fine). No I dont have a reservation. After a strangely judgmental pause he responded with: there are absolutely no tables open. Ok....So I revert back to my original question: how long is the wait for 3? At this point his attitude and body language really made us feel like our presence was very much unwanted. An hour. Ok thats fine, can I put my name on the list? He took my name and phone number as youd expect. We figured we could walk around Eataly or something while we waited. Im not sure if he didnt enter my number correctly or what, but I never got a text confirmation, and we never heard from them again. We ended up having an awesome brunch across the street at Back Bay Social Club. Its just a shame since I was really looking forward to a good experience at Rochambeau. I even followed their Instagram page as they were building out the space during construction. There are too many good restaurants in the area to deal with a place that makes you feel like a burden. Good luck. We miss Towne.

Best croissant Ive had in a very long time

Excellent food, atmosphere and staff! This will be my go to place when family and friends visit Boston.