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Lumiere

1293 Washington St.
Newton, MA 02465
617-244-9199

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Most folks who have visited Lumière since its opening in 1999 will tell you that the name says it all. French for “light”, restaurant Lumière lends just that to the West Newton dining scene-it’s a shining beacon of a bistro serving up some of the area’s most highly regarded modern French cuisine.

The name Lumière also refers to the original cinemas of France, a nod to the restaurant’s location just across from West Newton’s popular art-film house. If you plan to sample chef-owner Michael Leviton’s award-winning dishes before or after a show, reserve early. The cozy 65-seat restaurant has made such a name for itself, tables fill up quickly.

News and Events at Lumiere restaurant

Community Servings' LifeSavor 2012
The Langham Hotel once again hosts Community Servings' annual benefit gala, LifeSavor, now in its 20th year.

Living La Vida Local at Lumiere
The folks at Lumiere are all about local, sustainable food - and they have been for the past thirteen years.

Lumiere's Passover Seder
Michael Leviton invites diners to join him in a Passover Seder, entitled a Journey Toward Freedom in Four Acts and ...

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smoked bluefish

by Chef Michael Leviton

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House smoked bluefish salad with bread and butter pickles, radish, parsley and smoked bluefish paté toasts
 
 
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1. noun The French term for delicatessen-style items.
Compote
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