Clio

4.3 (953)

$50 and over

French

370-A Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215

About this restaurant

Clio Restaurant, now known as Uni, is a modern Asian cuisine restaurant in Boston. The chic and simplistic look inside lends to the overall creative and fresh ambience present in this location. Uni gives you an innovative selection of traditional Asian meals by offering sashimi, nigiri and maki rolls alongside hot or cold sushi dishes. The two executive chefs and business partners, Ken Oringer and Tony Messina, work to make sure the menu doesn't become stale and always features something new and different. Try the Tai Snapper with myoga and mango or the Hamachi Duet Yellowtail with banana, black truffle and pork belly croutons. With your meal you can enjoy sipping on any of the classic wines, beers and spirits offered at Uni. One unusual addition to the bar list is Japanese Sake. Authentic Sake can be difficult to find, but it is served at the restaurant.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
French, American
Hours of operation
Breakfast: Monday – Friday: 6:30am - 10:45am, Saturday: 7:00am – 10:45am, Sunday: 7:00am –12:00pm; Dinner: Monday – Thursday: 5:30pm – 10:00pm, Friday – Saturday: 5:30pm - 10:30pm
Website
http://www.cliorestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Kenneth Oringer
Private party facilities
A maximum of 12 guests at one table is allowed the dining room. For larger parties up to 55, please call us directly.A credit card deposit is required for parties of 5 or more. Cancellation must be done 48 hours prior or charge of $85.00 per person will be made. Reservations must be confirmed 24hours prior to date or the reservation risks being cancelled.

Location
370-A Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215
Neighborhood
Back Bay
Cross street
Massachusetts Avenue & Commonwealth Avenue
Parking details
$18 per vehicle.
Public transit
Green Line: Hynes Convention Center T Stop
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Confit Beets
Chicory Root, Umeboshi, Mojama
Green Garlic Velouté
Live Sea Scallop, Smoked Salt, Truffle Vinaigrette
Soft Poached Pullet Egg
Togarashi Chicharrones, Mentaiko, Asparagus
Striped Bass
Smoked Dashi, Braised Yuba, Broccoli Rabe, Thai Herbs
Goat's Milk Panna Cotta
Marcona Almond, Orgeat, Wood Sorrel, Strawberries

9 Course

$124; Sommelier Wine Pairing $89

South Bay Blonde Oysters*
Green Strawberry Mignonette, Kombu, Phytoplankton
Skuna Bay Salmon Crudo*
Lemon Verbena, Harissa, Amaranth, Apricot
Cassolette
Lobster, Sea Urchin, Parsnip Milk,Candied Lemon
Hay Roasted Carrots
Goat's Milk Yogurt, Candied Pecans,Genoise
Mousse au Foie Gras
English Peas, Long Pepper Morel Mushrooms
Smoked Beef Shortrib
Romesco, Calçots, Bronze Fennel
Comté Grand Cru
French Onion Soup Bon Bon, Leek Ash, Oloroso Sherry, Pickled Shallots
Framboise
Buttermilk Ice Cream, Sweet Cicely, Réglisse
Frozen Soufflé
Chocolate, Cherry, Barley Milk, Sweet Birch Sorbet

A La Carte

South Bay Blonde Oysters*$22.00
Green Strawberry Mignonette, Kombu, Phytoplankton
Summer Greens Salad$18.00
Daikon Radish, Citrus Confit, Lily Bulb, Soy Vinaigrette
Crispy Softshell Crab$26.00
Anise Hyssop Curry, Peach Pickles, Thai Relish
Warm White Asparagus$26.00
Nasturtium, Antelope Bresaola, Orchid, White Soy Sauce
Foie Gras Laquee$25.00
Buttermilk Maple Puree, Pickled Pearl Onion, Sorrel
Striped Bass$37.00
Smoked Dashi,Braised Yuba, Broccoli Rabe, Thai Herbs
Butter Basted Lobster$42.00
Shiitake Mushrooms, Fava Beans, Vin Jaune d'Arbois
Peanut Milk Risotto$35.00
Miso, Garlic Scapes, Wild Mushrooms
Poulet Roti$37.00
Parsley Root Emulsion, Centennial Hops, Shishito Relish
Milk Fed Lamb Duet$40.00
Charred Rutabega, Boquerones, Dates

Supplementals

Abalone Beurre Noisette$35.00
Stone Fruit Chimichurri, Pickled Meyer Lemon, Sourdough
Jonah Crab & Lobster Dumplings$24.00
Black Garlic, Kaffir Lime, Ginger-Scallion Vinaigrette
Jamon Iberico$35.00
Hand Carved, Dry-Aged, Iberian Ham
A-5 Wagyu*
Japanese Prime Beef
- 2oz$60.00

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Clio.

4.3

(953)

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.1Ambience

Noise • Moderate

953 Reviews

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lb369 Gold
Greater Boston21 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 29, 2015
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Clio has closed for good. The food was excellent, winning many awards and accolades over the years. I had the nine-course tasting menu and, while I had many tasty courses, did not feel overstuffed when I left. The dishes were as beautiful to look at as they were delicious to taste. While all were memorable, the one I will mention was a kind of a custard with mushroom and abalone floating on top. A smokey flavor was added, not directly to the custard but to the air over the custard, from a small pile of smoldering wood twigs extinguished and covered by an abalone shell. The smell was a lovely addition to the overall experience of the dish. The last service was on December 30.
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BalticQ Gold
Greater Boston31 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 26, 2015
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful food. Wonderful service. Always been a fan of the restaurant as we spent a lot of celebrations here in the past. Will miss this place!
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ethics
Greater Boston58 reviews
4.0
Dined on December 24, 2015
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Clio has been our favorite Boston restaurant for several years. Unfortunately it's closing--or, rather, transforming itself into something different. This was the chef/owner's personal choice, despite his recent success, so I guess we'll just await the new incarnation and hope for the best.
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Denny
Greater Boston18 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 22, 2015
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this restaurant. I've been here several times and it never disappoints. Something of an Asian Fusion menu and nice ambiance.
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Duxie Gold
Greater Boston3 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 19, 2015
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Although all of the dishes we tried were fantastic, the lobster cassoulet, foie gras and crab and lobster dumplings out shined the rest. The cocktail menu was much larger and more creative than expected, and the drinks were delicious.
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1111
Greater Boston18 reviews
2.0
Dined on December 18, 2015
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
clio is closed anyway - but our experience was a disappointing one: it was praised by many, but did not reach the high standards... may be because it was closing in a week - so there was no point to do the best
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George
Greater Boston102 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 6, 2015
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
For a long time, Clio has been an institution in Boston. It is with regret that one sees it closing. The latest experience reinforced the long held opinion. There was only one complaint: The loudness of the background music! In a small dining room, with high density tables, filled to maximum, loudspeaker music is counterproductive!!! Otherwise, the Clio classics, dating back decades was an added and welcomed reminiscence.
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wenno Gold
Greater Boston3 reviews
1.0
Dined on December 5, 2015
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
We heard so many good things about Clio and finally decided to try it. However, the dinning experience was so bad that I decided to write a review. We waited for more than half an hour despite the fact that we had a reservation. During our long wait, we looked at an empty table in front of us. That was our table. For some unknown reasons, we had a long wait for a table that was ready for us. We had high expectation on Clio's testing menu. That might be the reason why I felt so painful eating those dishes. Each course looked great on the menu, but they did not taste as good. Most of the courses were too salty. The combination of pretty ingredients and colorful jus did not contribute to satisfactory taste. We were particularly unhappy when eating our main course and Foie Gras. The only course that we liked was the dessert sorbet. For a tasting menu over $120, I expected much more than what were offered to us.
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WalthamiteFoodie
Greater Boston12 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 17, 2015
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was amazing. We actually did not do the tasting menu but instead created our own by sharing a few appetizers. The crab and lobster dumplings were the best. Our meals were incredible! Despite being full, I ordered dessert. I was a little nervous because I was already really full but the Concord Grape was so delicate and delicious it was totally and completely worth it! By far one of the best restaurants in Boston.
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localdiner
Greater Boston229 reviews
4.0
Dined on November 13, 2015
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Clio continues to offer food that is among the best in town. Among the current offerings the crab and lobster dumplings and the carrots really excel. The menu however is getting old and the transition of the room to a new taste is justified as long as Chef O continues to be the creative force here. The service is spectacular and lets hope that does not change.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
French, American
Hours of operation
Breakfast: Monday – Friday: 6:30am - 10:45am, Saturday: 7:00am – 10:45am, Sunday: 7:00am –12:00pm; Dinner: Monday – Thursday: 5:30pm – 10:00pm, Friday – Saturday: 5:30pm - 10:30pm
Website
http://www.cliorestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Kenneth Oringer
Private party facilities
A maximum of 12 guests at one table is allowed the dining room. For larger parties up to 55, please call us directly.A credit card deposit is required for parties of 5 or more. Cancellation must be done 48 hours prior or charge of $85.00 per person will be made. Reservations must be confirmed 24hours prior to date or the reservation risks being cancelled.

Location
370-A Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215
Neighborhood
Back Bay
Cross street
Massachusetts Avenue & Commonwealth Avenue
Parking details
$18 per vehicle.
Public transit
Green Line: Hynes Convention Center T Stop
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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5 Course

Confit Beets

Green Garlic Velouté

Soft Poached Pullet Egg

Striped Bass

Goat's Milk Panna Cotta

9 Course

South Bay Blonde Oysters*

Skuna Bay Salmon Crudo*

Cassolette

Hay Roasted Carrots

Mousse au Foie Gras

Smoked Beef Shortrib

Comté Grand Cru

Framboise

Frozen Soufflé

A La Carte

South Bay Blonde Oysters*$22.00

Summer Greens Salad$18.00

Crispy Softshell Crab$26.00

Warm White Asparagus$26.00

Foie Gras Laquee$25.00

Striped Bass$37.00

Butter Basted Lobster$42.00

Peanut Milk Risotto$35.00

Poulet Roti$37.00

Milk Fed Lamb Duet$40.00

Supplementals

Abalone Beurre Noisette$35.00

Jonah Crab & Lobster Dumplings$24.00

Jamon Iberico$35.00

A-5 Wagyu*

Additional information

Not available on OpenTable