What needs to be said first? It's between two considerations: 1) the ridiculous value offered or 2) the best "I want world class services, but without the pretension" staff. It's hard to pick between the two. The value encompasses how damned good the food is, it the latter brings with it how you feel after the meal. Maybe I'll figure out as the review gets typed, but from the top, I'm not able to choose between the two. Let's talk ambiance: it's a small, intimate dining room. It's French: any surprise there? The dining room is warm and cozy but not cramped. The waitstaff extremely knowledgeable about the faire without any semblance of pretension while remarkably efficient and attentive. Even if the food was subpar, a meal would still feel good. But the food isn't subpar. It's simple, rich, savory, and depth. You know, French. I'm no aficionado regarding French food- where I've lived the majority of my life offers BBQ as a delicacy and 'fried' as a standard. Regardless, to someone of my sensibility, this is French as phenomenal. That said, food: the escargot and food gras. There's not much that needs to be done to either in order to make either exceptional. A slight accent and proficient preparation begets tastebud orgasm. Yep, said it. I'm not your huckleberry when it comes to rabbit food, though the dressing refreshing, the greens very fresh, and the panko crusted goat cheese a wonderful accompaniment. Let's get down to the get down: duck and beef. The short rib was spot on perfect when it came to texture. Acidity from the wine allowed the savor to simmer to the top of the bite. The jus should be offered as a digestif. Excellent. The duck, well this is where things get real. Cooked with attention towards contest in texture, the subtle undertones of sweet from the blood orange eschewed the gaminess from consideration while keeping the distinctive duckiness of the fowl in question present at the front and back of the bite. The sauce became unnecessary; I used it sparingly as a dip, and only sparingly so. The Brussels were very simple, a light dusting of cheese went perfectly with the remarkably delicate texture (for Brussels)- they held together without having any pushback, crunch, or fibrous resolve. Get a croquette to sop up whatever jus is hanging around. The French onion soup had excellent taste, but wasn't quite as thick or as savory as I had had elsewhere in Boston. On the one hand, I get it; no need to present a wallop of a dish that early in the meal, but, on the other hand, I had my elastic waisted pants on (figuratively and maybe spiritually). All told, no deductions. On this trip, best meal while in Beantown. Go there. Enjoy. If Rissa is your server, you'll be treated to an experience par excellence.

Phone didn't eat first clearly (oops!). We all started with a capuchino and it was SO delicious and rich. Loved the presentation of the coffee. All of the waiters and waitresses were very professional and friendly and call everyone Monsieur or Madame which was a great detail for a french restaurant. What we ordered: Everything was 5/5 Organic Cheeseburger: this was a THICK burger but the quality was astounding and it wasn't heavy and didn't make me bloated after eating the entire thing in 5 mins (oops) Spanish Chorizo Omelette: Salty, slightly spicy, rich omelette Smoked Salmon Crossaint: Super yummy and light

A cute and classic French bistro right in the heart of Boston. Everything we had was delicious and the portions were just right. We were celebrating a birthday and they made us feel so special - complimentary bubbly and dessert. The menu had great variety and they have daily specials. The giant profiterole is actually giant and can reliably be shared by a group. Looking forward to coming back and trying more!

Wow. Really impressed, was expecting run of the mill French. Place is small and the people watching is great. Service is pretty good, waters always filled, kind and attentive staff, professional. The food is the 10/10 factor. Soufflé was blue cheese with a generous portion on top. The flavor and tang was creamy and balanced. They did an excellent job and technically done very well. They serve it with steak bites and mushroom in a delicious sauce. Alone, these two hold their own. Together, heaven meets earth. The lobster bisque was also beautifully spiced. Really well done and fresh tasting. Endive salad was very good. Hard to compare to the other two, but nonetheless worth a trip over town for. The balance of poached pear, bitter endives, a fantastic dressing and a HUGE slice of Brie is amazing. They are generous with the cheeses. Somehow I still feel like I got my moneys worth. I am very very excited to return.

Really enjoyed this French spot! Wish I got a chance to go back to try their other stuffs, which all sound very enticing especially their desserts. Big portion for their prices. The Endive Pear Salad was a refreshing start to the meal. The brie was tasty and paried well with the bitter endive. The Savory Souffle was rich and custardy; an interesting pairing with tenderloin, making for a hearty combo. The Fish and Chicken Dishes stood out. Super tender meat and rich sauces. All in all, a very good spot for a cozy fancier dinner.

Came with a friend for a weekday lunch so we got some small bites and a soufflé to share and everything was perfect! Food - - steak tartare - French onion soup - loved! - escargot - chocolate soufflé - 100/5. I can't wait to come back just to have more of this and the grand marnier soufflé!!!!

Oh my word! This place is amazing - so amazing that I wish they had a location near where we live! The location is small so tables closer to each other, but the service and ambiance makes it feel cozy and warm. We made reservations which I recommend you do before hand. We started with escargots which were large, plump and garlicky. Tasty with the warm loaf of French bread they served. Hubs also wanted the steak tartare and this was THE BEST he's ever had! If it's on the menu, he'll order it so he's had a lot of steak tartares. For dinner he chose the lamb which was juicy and deliciously prepared! I ordered the Dover Sole which was buttery, flakey and fresh. The dessert was really why I chose Ma Maison (aside from the Dover Sole)! We ordered the Grand Marnier Soufflé and made the mistake of ordering just one because we were both so, so sad when we reached the bottom! We wanted more so we decided to try the chocolate soufflé. After another patient wait (because it's made fresh to order), we dove into it. It's fluffy and good, but certainly wasn't the Grand Marnier soufflé! That first soufflé was light, fluffy, sweet and pillowy. It was delicious bite after bite! I'm still thinking about it and wish I can find something even partially as good as this one at home near Chicago. When we return to Boston, this will always be our MUST dine at place for the steak tartare, Dover Sole and Grand Marnier soufflé.

All the yummy escargot!! Took my boyfriend here to celebrate his bday and we had an amazing dinner with all the bells and whistles. The restaurant is super cute and intimate. I really like the silver dishes and plates hanging on the walls and the cute snail figurines that are spread thought-out the restaurant. Since it was a special occasion we decided to get a whole bottle of French wine to share. It was very good and at a reasonable price! We wanted some appetizers and the very nice and attentive waiter suggested their butternut squash soup and we went with that. We were also super curios about the escargot in the menu because neither of us had never tried it and decided to go for it. We also wanted a small salad to share and they had a few to choose from. The soup was amazing! It was super creamy and buttery and rich and it really hit the spot especially on that rainy night. But the escargot! OMG! so good! They were literal bombs of garlic and butter in my mouth! I could of eaten a bucket of them! I would definitely get them again especially at a French restaurant. For our entrees we ordered the duck liver and duck breast. Both were very good and came with hearty sides. To close out the night we each got a coffee and since the restaurant knew it was my boyfriends bday they brought out a slice of delicious cake with a candle for him which was so nice! We will definite be treating ourselves to Ma Maison's again.

Happened upon this spot on a weekday eve, and so glad we did - wonderful French food, great service and lovely ambiance. The slow baked salmon was a thick, generous portion, and nicely cooked - it was tender and the skin was crispy. The bacon and peas added great flavor. Tomato salad was lovely with perfectly ripe tomatoes and creamy soft goat cheese. Our server was very helpful, accurate and prompt, and the space is a warm cross of french bistro and Boston. We sat inside, but they also have a cute outdoor patio area. A nice classic French spot in Beacon Hill, close to the T.

We just finished visiting a relative at Mass General and were looking for a lunch restaurant nearby. Look no further! Just across the road on Massachusetts is this lovely French bistro. Authentic to a T, with a wonderful lunch menu and an appealing wine selection, all wrapped in brick and decorated with classic touches. We did not have a reservation but fortunately there was a table for 2 available. We were greeted enthusiastically and seated promptly. Service was excellent throughout. The couple from Cognac next to us, speaking in French, is always a good indication that you're in the right place. We ordered a Sancerre and Rose along with escargot as a starter. Served with warm fresh bread it was a delicious start. My wife loved her smoked salmon on a croissant and I went with a traditional Croque Monsieur (ham and melted cheese). C'est magnifique! Go!