Bravo: For Inspired Dining at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

Although most locals know that the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston has a fine dining restaurant, Bravo still flys under the radar of local diners. As you would expect , the art work in the space is stunning -featuring rotating pieces from the museum’s modern and contemporary collections. The tables here are generously spaced and there is an abundance of cozy persimmon banquettes and  walls of gauzy curtains that all work together to make Bravo an elegant setting- perfect for special occasions.

Chef Jaqueline Kelly has created a menu that is deceptively simple; featuring eclectic, seasonal cuisine. The food is divine, the wine list is interesting – and all is well-priced . After a meal of sea scallops crudo  ($12)with blood orange and an entree of  seared guinea hen breast and leg with capers and olives ($23), you will feel virtuous. Comfort food cravings? The mushroom risotto ($22) with wild mushrooms and truffle oil will warm you on a cold winter evening. The  whole roasted branzino or sea bass ($27) is artfully presented- the fish is scored with slices of lemon tucked into the slits –  and  served with with a side of feather -light lobster beignets. For dessert, you can’t go wrong with either the ginger creme brulee or the seasonal bread pudding with vanilla gelato.

Dinner guests receive free parking at the MFA’s parking garage. And a 15% discount on the food tab is a nice perk for MFA members.  Note too, that you can dine at Bravo without paying for admission to the Galleries- enter the MFA at the Fenway entrance.

Bravo at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (465 Huntington Ave., Boston, 617-267-9300) (Map), lunch: Monday-Friday,  11:30AM-2PM,  dinner: Wednesday-Friday 5:30PM-8:30PM, Saturday and Sunday brunch: 11:30AM-3PM

Image Credit: Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, used with permission

PlanetEye Boston Traveler received a complimentary meal to review this restaurant.