2007 James Beard Foundation Award
Best Northeast Chef - Frank McClelland
AAA Five-Diamond Award recipient
2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002,
2001, 2000
Mobil Four-Star Award recipient
2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998
Zagat Survey of Boston Restaurants, “#1 Food” Rating
2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998
The Boston Globe, Four Star review by Alison Arnett
2009, 2008, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001
Boston Magazine, Ranked #2 Restaurant in Boston
Boston Magazine, “Most Romantic, Upscale,”
Boston Magazine, “Best of Boston Hall of Fame”
Boston Magazine, "Best Afternoon Tea"
Boston Magazine, "Best Sommelier - Erik Johnson"
Boston Magazine, "Best French"
Improper Bostonian, "Best Vegetarian" 2010
Improper Bostonian, “Best French Restaurant”
2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004
Wine Spectator, “Award of Excellence 2004”
Gourmet, “America’s Best Restaurants - #3,” 2000
Gourmet, “Top Tables,” 2000, 1999, 1998
Gourmet, “Our Readers’ Favorites - #1,” 1999, 1998
Food and Wine, “Best Places,” 1998
Nation’s Restaurant News, “Fine Dining Hall of Fame”
DiRoNa Award recipient
2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998
L’Espalier has also been recognized in:
The New York Times
Bon Appetit
The Wall Street Journal
Town and Country
The Robb Report
Money Magazine
Boston Magazine Concierge
Fine Cooking
CBS 4 A List "Best Romantic Restaurant"
