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Birch Street Bistro

14 Birch St.
Roslindale, MA 02131

Phone: 617-323-2184

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Fax: 617-323-2183

Alongside the hair salon, the driving school, and other suburban storefronts, Birch Street Bistro in Roslindale Village feels as surprisingly upscale and comfy as a pair of velvet jeans. The interior is all creamy chocolate and caramel, with exposed brick for contrast, and lit by scrolled-metal lamps descending from the high ceiling. The bistro’s menu isn’t as dramatic as its décor, though. The kitchen favors mild-mannered pastas and other solid performers such as filet mignon, veal cordon bleu, and slow-roasted chicken. The popular seafood offerings—notably the pan-seared sole and, when available, the steamed P.E.I. mussels—help set Birch Street apart, as does its small but creative wine list and the unfailingly urbane atmosphere. When there’s live jazz trickling through the air and a new Chilean red in your glass, the suburbs feel far, far away.