Best of Boston

1999 Best After-Theater Dining

Mistral

Until Mistral opened its late-night bar menu (served until midnight), you had better chance of finding a Riverdance spinoff than a fine meal in the theater district. But chef Jamie Mammano has created a lovely menu of light and substantial fare, from the lamb’s lettuce/goat cheese/cider vinaigrette salad to grilled pizzas to steak frites. Prices are reasonable, as is the walk from the theaters.

223 Columbus Ave., Boston, 617-867-9300,