"75 Chestnut Still Charms"

It still seems like your own little secret, this subtly signed, discreetly placed little spot located just steps from the bustle of Charles Street. Its unexpected presence on semi-residential Chestnut, with an austere black awning framed by a pair of paned bowfront windows, feels like something that slipped in and took root at the dawn of time, before draconian zoning laws could have excluded it. This is not a place that one just spots and happens to saunter in; you must stride purposefully off Charles Street, past the intriguing antique shops, and be looking for the entrance.

The restaurant was acquired by Tom Kershaw as an addition to his Hampshire House/Cheers operation in 1997, and was renovated [to] make the space feel intimate and comfortable.

Sunday Brunch continues to be a favorite. Options range from Eggs Benedict to some selections from the dinner menu [...]. One of the most popular dishes is the Grand Marnier French Toast, complete with maple syrup and toasted walnuts. Just the perfect sugar launch for a Sunday morning!

75 Chestnut, though growing in popularity with diners outside of Boston, continues to evolve as an excellent neighborhood bistro, well worth turning the corner off Charles Street for a saunter down Chestnut.

-Martha L. Ballard, Newbury Street and Back Bay Guide