Lumiere
French | Newton
This restaurant is not participating in Boston Restaurant Week Winter 2026.
Location & Contact
1293 Washington St
Newton, MA 02465
Phone: 617-244-9199
Transit: Woodland on the Green Line (D Line) West Newton on the Commuter Rail (Framingham/Worcester Line)
About
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.