Bistros in Boston?

I'm looking for a quiet bistro-style restaurant in Boston where the food is very good, not terribly terribly expensive and (preferably) where I can bring a bottle from my own cellar (and pay corkage). I guess I would be thinking about the $100 for two range. I'd greatly appreciate any suggestions--it's for a romantic evening!

Unfortunately BYO is illegal in Boston so that's out...

Ms.Paris wrote:Unfortunately BYO is illegal in Boston so that's out...

Whoops. Too used to Chicago. Still the question stands, with the addition that there be a decent wine list.

Thanks.

The first thing that comes to mind is one in South End:

Aquitaine - excellent food & wine list, may go a little over your 100$ mark
569 Tremont St
Boston, MA 02118
(617) 424-8577

Other places that would hit the mark, but aren't a Bistro are:

Sage, North End
69 Prince St, Boston, 02113 - (617) 248-8814

L'espalier - very expensive but out of this world, and in a fun area (Back Bay, off Newbury Street)
30 Gloucester Street, Boston, MA 02115 · 617 262 3023

#9 Park - also may be over your 100$ but well worth it.
9 Park St
Boston, MA 02108
(617) 742-9991

Sel De La Terre, on the waterfront
617 720 1300

Craigie Street Birtro is good, quaint, and romantic, though in Cambridge.

http://www.craigiestreetbistrot.com/

I know there is one in Chicago, but Boston's Brasserie Jo is open for lunch with much more reasonable prices than their dinner menu. It was quite possibly the best croque monsieur I have ever had on either side of the Atlantic.

Get thee to Cambridge!

I have to second the rec for craigie st. bistrot. Quiet, romantic, good food, though the service can be HORRIBLE (I've actually never had a more patronizing waiter...and that's what happens when you dine in cambridge. Too many underemployed Ph.Ds....).

Other than that....maybe Lumiere or Salts. Since I haven't dined at either in many years I'll refrain from stating an opinion or offering an address. Same for Sandrine's.

Oleana is pretty wonderful, although more mediterranean-influenced than french.