Upmarket French & American bistro fare, plus wine, presented in a warm, intimate atmosphere.
Davis Burroughs
As far as suburban restaurants go, Martel is a great choice. They don’t accept reservations smaller than six people, but I’ve never had much trouble being seated, especially if you go a little earlier or later than peak dinner hours.
Come for the escargots, French onion soup, generous portions, and one of the largest martini pours I’ve ever seen. Everything else passes the sniff test.
… moreJulian Macias
A delightful spot for seafood lovers. Their lobster roll is really good, tender lobster mixed with mayo, celery leaves, and chives, all served on a perfectly toasted bun. It’s a must-try! The oysters are fantastic, especially during happy hour when they offer great deals. The Charles Island oysters are fresh and flavorful.
… moreMarian Burns
Food presentation was eye appealing, with the taste beyond delicious. I had the Scallops over risotto, and friends had the Duck, and the Branzino!!! We all loved our meals!
… moreEmily C
I went for Valentine’s Day and the food was amazing! I was sat right next to the door which was not ideal because I felt the gust of wind when someone came in or left. It is a very small place but the food makes it worth it! The best coconut cake that I’ve ever had. They also post their specials everyday online!
… moreyuliya keller
What a pleasant surprise this place was. Food was so delicious, you absolutely should try their escargot in the appetizers section. Their whole chicken was really good as well. Great drinks selection. Place is rather small on the inside and was packed on a Friday night. They do have a bar and this is definitely a locals’ favorite. A very pleasant atmosphere overall and friendly staff. Highly recommend, and I personally will be back for more !!!
Small update: as expected we went back for more and it was just as delicious as before if not more! This time we had a party of 10, side note – do make a reservation ahead for anything more than 6 people. Salmon, trout and bransino were absolutely my favorite. Steak, lamb and short rib were fingerlicking good 🙂
Service was on point and fast even though the place was packed. If you are looking for some really good food- definitely check them out!
… moreJamie Prince
Great option in the area: warm, cosy, airy atmosphere; friendly, professional, well-trained service; nice menu and appealing, homey, well-prepared classic bistro fare. Good selection of wines and cocktails too. Would definitely return!
… moreMGiOiA
Casual atmosphere. Had lunch here. Great burger. Their butternut soup special of the day was truly delightful!
… moreZ. G.
As expected, valentines was crazy busy. Still, they were on top of their game, managing to bring the food out promptly and keeping it delicious. The space was really tight between tables though and you could easily knock stuff off other dinners tables trying to get up from yours. I had not been there before so I’m not sure if that’s the usual restaurant setting or if they added tables to accommodate valentines crowds.
… moreKathy D
Quaint french bistro with a nice wine menu. Steak was cooked well, nice crust and tender. Mashed potatoes were very very good. Creamy, buttery and hot. Pork shank was fall off the bone tender but could have used a little more seasoning. Coconut cake was moist and full of coconut. Some coconut desserts do not have enough coconut flavor, this one did. Dined here once before and was not overly impressed but it must have been a bad night because this meal was very good and made us want to come back again.
… moreAlex Mnatsakanov
I haven’t been to Martel in a few years, and wasn’t sure if I’m still going to enjoy it. My fears were unfounded. The service was as always top notch. And the food…oh man, the food is some of the best in town.
I had an amazing drink – Autumn in Manhattan. Followed by a lovely charcuterie board. My Fettuccini Bolognese was mouth watering. That pasta was so fresh, the flavors so good, and yet super light. My friend had a meatloaf, and loved it. I finished the meal with a great banana creme brule.
Can’t wait to go back!
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