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The Wine Cellar

2 Votes / 4.5 Avg

30 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, MA 02115

• (617) 236-0080

http://www.bostoncellar.com/

Restaurant

Cross Street(s):	Beacon St.
Cuisine:	French
Pricing:	$$$
Dress:	Fancy
Corkage Fee:	Not Allowed
Hours:	Tuesday- Sunday: 5:30 - 10:30
Dinner:	Yes
Parking:	Valet

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A tiny restaurant located on Mass Ave and Marlbourough Street, The Wine Cellar is a popular fondue and wine place. The owner is a vibrant wine enthusiast who loves educating on wine as much as he loves Boston. He is often found handing out wine cards on the street that depict wines and their vintage. Inside, there is a great full mural of Boston's garden. It was awarded by the Wine Spectator 2005 'Two Glasses' of Excellence for its extensive 600 plus wine list.

Situated in the garden level of the building, The Wine Cellar is decorated to make you feel as though you're in Europe. The food is above average, but the presentation, fondue style, is really the draw for this place.

The menu includes 9 cheese appetizers (roughly $20 each), then fondue meat plates ($20-$40), followed by chocolate fondue (roughly $20 each). There are over thirty fondues here. There is also a non-fondue menu, and features french style items. Indulgence for Two is an $88 dollar full menu meal that includes a cheese fondue, 4 menu items, and chocolate fondue.

Mass Ave, where the restaurant is located, is a typical Boston thoroughfare: ridiculously busy with all sorts of one-way side roads, cow paths, and alleys that lead to nowhere. In other words, driving and parking around the restaurant is a challenge or an adventure, depending on the perspective. However, the restaurant reserves two spots right out front for its diners, so if you're dining and you're a little lucky, you can park directly in front of the restaurant.

Back Bay residents get 10% for being "locals". Ask about it....

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Dwalquist

8/26/2008 (Updated 11/9/2008)

I went here for Restaurant Week and it was a very good deal! The fondue was out of this world, and the waiter was very attentive. The location is unusual, I've walked/driven past it more times than I can count but never even knew it was there. Very understated, but once you step inside it's cozy. Nice enough to bring a date or family without being overdone. The wine list is intimidating, but the first two pages are filled with Wines of the Week, which are reasonably priced and include good descriptions. I was able to pick a nice wine this way. You can also check out the wine list in advance online and do some research, if you wanted to impress a date with your wine knowledge.