Gourmeli's, Marriot Copley Place
Conveniently located between two of Boston’s prime shopping venues, at Copley Place and the Prudential Center, Gourmeli’s at the Marriott Boston Copley Place is an upscale family restaurant at the Terrace Lounge courtyard one floor above street level.
We return often, as much for the ambience and friendly service as the excellent food. The restaurant’s famous buffets are offered daily and on special holidays throughout the year.
Featured at this year’s Easter Buffet were six or eight entrees, appetizers, soups, breakfast blintzes, French toast, omelets, Belgian waffles, salads and desserts.
Besides Prime Rib and Honey Glazed Ham, we found an inventive Goat Cheese Ravioli with white and green asparagus; Oven Roasted Game Hen; a Pecorino Crusted Salmon Filet on Braised Orange Fennel with Cabernet Sauce; and Leg of Lamb with Spring Beans, mashed potatoes and garlic-infused jus.
Gourmeli’s award-winning clam chowder is always a favorite, but we loved the new “Spicy Spring Carrot and Madras Curry Soup,” which required seconds.
An Easter breads table featured half a dozen varieties of breakfast rolls, the salad bar had the makings of another complete meal, and the dessert table overflowed with pastries and chocolate creations, European tortes, tarts and other treats.
Gourmeli’s is a favorite of families with children, and guests loved having their pictures taken with an obliging Easter Bunny who appears annually.
You can always count on delicious food appealingly presented, with notable hospitality, and a Japanese sushi bar is on the premises.
The holiday buffets, are priced at about $44.95--$19.95 for kids. For advance reservations, call 617-236-5800, ext. 6792.
Gourmeli's
110 Huntington Ave
Boston
617-236-5800
- Barbara Sealock
