nathálie — Restaurant in Boston

How does nathálie not have more reviews!? I've gone 2 times in the last 4 or so months and have fallen in love with the space, service, and outstanding selection of wines that you can't find anywhere else. The latest time we got to sit in the "naughty corner!" Hooray! :P (For those wondering, it is quite literally called that and yes we chose to sit there of our own free will.) You can't go wrong with any of the small plates--I've tried the warm whipped ricotta, fluke crudo, patatas bravas with a roasted garlic aioli, and the pan con tomate.

What really sets this place apart though is the array of natural wines. Natural wines have been something I've start exploring more over the last year, and you have no better guides than the friendly and knowledgeable servers at nathálie. The wines I've tried have all been funky, fresh, and unlike anything else I've ever picked up on my own while wine-shopping. You can also get HALF BOTTLES! So if you and a friend have similar tastes, this is a steal price-wise and allows you to expand from the by-the-glass selections. On our last visit, we stayed in the "spicy, fiery, & funky" category of reds. Our first half bottle was a 2018 Chateau de Grand Pre "Cuvee Spaciale" that features the gamay noir grape. It poured a beautiful ruby red and tasted like wild cherries. Win. The next half bottle was a 2016 Macizo Ourensan "Peixe da Estrada" primarily featuring the mencia grape. Our server described it as a cool, mineral-y, red, and it blew me away. It wasn't like any other red I had tried before.

If I had the money to go every week I would. If you're looking for a top-notch wine bar in Boston though, look no further than nathálie. It's a great addition to the Fenway...

My family and I ventured into Boston on a chilly weekend night for a birthday celebration. We had heard great things about Nathalie and they were all true. First there is some on street parking but there are also many lots available. We found a lot and quickly parked. Once inside the restaurant we were welcomed by the friendly host and were seated immediately. The space is dark but warm and comfortable. We had arranged for a try it all type of dinner. Waters came out quickly and was followed by wine. There are a few straight ahead cocktails and a few beers available also which is what I had. Everyone else in our party enjoyed, thoroughly, the variety of wines that were brought out. Taylor, our host, was incredibly attentive and pleasant. She introduced the wines and gave simple but informative descriptions of each. Then the plates of food started to flow, which as each hit the table, was described wonderfully by Taylor. These are small plates meant to share. Charcuterie, salads of greens, and tasty beans, a tuna served on a glaze, a duck plate-scrumptious!- and culminating in an oven roasted pork chop. I am sure I missed something but suffice to say every morsel was extremely delicious and cooked perfectly. The evening was a winner for sure! I highly recommend Nathalie to anyone looking for a casual but high...

This was our second date night in 18 months and it was truly a great experience! Hats off to the interior designer/owner for this unique space which feels welcoming whether you are sitting at the long bar, or nestled in one of their couches. Their wine list is impressively long and encompasses many countries outside the usual suspects (France, Germany, etc). We had several of the small plates, the standout being the octopus. This one dish that isn't easy to get right in terms of texture, but Nathalie does it perfectly! Of course the food isn't the star of the show here (but it's a welcome complement to the imbibing experience) and the friendly staff go out of their way to ensure that you are able to sample different wines before making your full glass selection. I loved that they had many open bottles for tasting, not just tying people to taking a random chance on a wine that might not be what they are looking for. Atmosphere (low key and intimate, compared to the many other shops/restaurants/cafes in this newly developed part of the Fenway neighborhood), service, food and (obv) wine are all at a level that ensures you will have a really good night out, whether it's your second time in 18 months, or your second time in a week. Merci beaucoup, Hayley Henry and...