Diners' Choice: Romantic restaurants in Greater Boston

OpenTable

Updated September 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants that are the most romantic in Greater Boston? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Piccolo Nido

4.9

4.9 (302)

$31 to $50

Italian

North End

About the restaurant

Piccolo Nido in Boston is an Italian restaurant with a family atmosphere, owned and operated by chef Pino Irano from Napoli. Piccolo Nido’s dinner menu includes a daily soup option, as well as classic antipasto and pasta dishes. Enjoy an espresso or cappuccino with dessert, and enjoy getting to know Pino when he steps out of the kitchen to greet the patrons.

Entrees at Piccolo Nido include favorites such as spaghetti and gnocchi, but also has options for lovers of true Italian flavors, such as veal and trout. The fresh catch of the day is also available for the freshest seafood around, and diners can also enjoy tiramisu or a dessert of the day.

Top review

Jennifer

Dined 7 days ago

We used to live in the North End and dine weekly at Piccolo Nido. It’s been 20 years since we’ve been back and it is still great. It’s a true gem.

Mamma Maria

4.8

4.8 (5516)

$31 to $50

Italian

North End

About the restaurant

More availability on our website. Our restaurant also offers unique private rooms for small parties starting at 4 people- email mammamariaboston@gmail.com to inquire.
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Superior local and seasonal ingredients distinguish our Italian cuisine. Our menu is updated daily to reflect market changes. Our setting is historical and unique. Five elegant dining rooms ( most with views of the city) are tucked throughout an antique brick townhouse overlooking North Square in the heart of Boston's North End neighborhood.

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lawjoevip

Dined 3 days ago

We sat outdoors on a beautiful night. Had delicious baked oysters that seemed fresh from the ocean perfectly done. The lobster agnolotti were perfect. They knew how to make a wonderful paper plane cocktail also. great evening!

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Stars at Chatham Bars Inn

4.8

4.8 (566)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Chatham

About the restaurant

At Stars, enjoy stunning panoramic views of Chatham Harbor and the Atlantic Ocean. Inspired by the stunning views, our natural surroundings, and the bounty of our farm, we blend regional heritage into modern coastally inspired cuisine. Steeped in history, with Norman Rockwell’s “Spirit of America” hanging above the fireplace, STARS is an experience that will excite all the senses.

By reimagining classic dishes, we honor the legacy of our setting with a menu that embraces the inn’s past and bridges the gap of time. With an award-winning wine list, genuine hospitality, and personalized service. We invite you to begin your mornings and end your evenings with Cape Cod’s premier dining experience. Breakfast is first-come, first serve. Dinner reservations are highly recommended.

Attire: Resort Evening Attire. For ladies, resort casual. Please no pool or beach attire. For gentlemen, long pants including jeans, collared shirt and proper footwear. Shorts are not

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Jim

Dined on Aug 26, 2024

Exceptional in every way, especially the Sommelier

Eddie V's - Boston

4.8

4.8 (1227)

$50 and over

Seafood

Back Bay

About the restaurant

Eddie V's Prime Seafood is a luxury dining destination known for the seafood flown in from pristine waters around the world, as well as its premium hand-carved steaks. Dishes are artistically prepared and feature an ever-changing array of seasonal seafood, along with critically acclaimed prime center-cut steaks broiled to perfection. The restaurant's award-wining wine list, which has been recognized by Wine Spectator, has more than 300 wines curated by Eddie V's very own Advanced Sommelier. In the V Lounge, guests can sip classic and creative cocktails, and enjoy signature appetizers against a backdrop of live music trios.

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Carolavip

Dined 2 days ago

Great professional service & delicious food. Upscale, dining experience. Tuna tartare, special of filet tenderloin & lobster. Warm Belgian chocolate cake with vanilla bean ice cream topped it off. Golden hour cocktail was yummy.

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Popular dish

Norwegian Salmon

Popular dish

Bananas Foster Butter Cake

The Pointe Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (1208)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Provincetown

About the restaurant

Offering modern-coastal fare with a distinctly local undercurrent, The Pointe is an innovative restaurant and wine bar that channels the creativity of Provincetown. Its inspired spirit, buzzing atmosphere, and focus on bringing guests and neighborhood locals an unprecedented food and beverage experience. Rated excellent by Zagat's Restaurant Guide. Free Parking

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Steve

Dined on Aug 28, 2024

My dinner at the Pointe Restaurant was a great dining experience. The food was delicious (clam chowder, swordfish special, cheesecake, Pointe Margarita). The service was wonderful: attentive but not overbearing, and the atmosphere relaxed (indoor, porch, and outdoor dining) with attention to details (tablecloths, cloth napkins). No harbor view, just some of the best food in Provincetown.

Woods at Lambert’s Cove Inn

4.7

4.7 (629)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Martha's Vineyard

About the restaurant

Woods features the cuisine of Chef Galen Sampson—whose rustic, locally inspired, and incredibly flavorful dishes are driven by a sense of generosity and a respect for farmers and producers. Sampson, in partnership with the hospitality team led by his wife, will leave you feeling satisfied and completely taken care of. Whether you are dining alone, as a couple, or as a larger party with friends or family, enjoy the sophisticated, but down-to-earth, cuisine and service at Woods in coordination with wines from our carefully curated list.

Our restaurant offers a delightful night-out spot for couples and groups alike and features delicious dishes thoughtfully prepared with, when possible, sustainably sourced, on-island ingredients. The Menu provides a sampler as to what is served nightly, as it is subject to change.

We also have a private dining room perfect for special occasions and events. Please contact us at woods@lambertscoveinn.com for pricing and availability.

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Glennvip

Dined 7 days ago

Brilliant. One of the best meals we’ve had ANYWHERE in the world. Worth a trip to Martha’s Vinyard for a meal here.

The Terrace at the Charlotte Inn

4.7

4.7 (439)

$50 and over

French

Edgartown

About the restaurant

The Terrace’s dedication to fine cuisine, impeccable service, & a warm, sophisticated ambiance offers the perfect complement to The Charlotte Inn, a Relais & Chateaux property. Delicious food accompanies a fine wine, an elegant conservatory dining room, & each detail needed to create true luxury. When dining at The Terrace, we ask that guests please respect our dress code. While jackets are preferred, they are not required. We do have a nice selection of jackets to loan, please dress for a fine dining atmosphere. No Beachwear will be allowed, please contact us with any questions regarding our dress code. The restaurant is not appropriate for children under 12. Parties of more than four people must call us directly for reservations.

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Lucy

Dined 7 days ago

Wonderful food, perfect service, beautiful atmosphere

The Fed at the Langham, Boston

4.6

4.6 (108)

$31 to $50

Cocktail Bar

Financial District

About the restaurant

Named #4 Best Hotel Bar in the US by USA Today's 2024 10Best Readers' Choice awards.

A charming destination bar, The Fed, is a British-inspired cocktail bar with a New England twist. Located at The Langham, Boston hotel, a sophisticated space with a large and animated central bar, surrounding seating for a more intimate experience and a seasonal outdoor Rose Garden terrace. Serving craft cocktails and beers and elevated pub fare, The Fed is the place to celebrate any of life's moments, big or small.

The Fed’s cocktail operations are helmed by Aliz Meszesi, a household name in Boston’s cocktail scene. Enjoy New England favorites such as a Maine Lobster Roll, Oysters, Boston Brown Bread, Smash Burger and Pork Belly Bites by Executive Chef Daniel Burger.

Top review

Puneetvip

Dined 2 days ago

Always a good time; definitely a go-to for post work drinks. Danny is great!

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Experience

The Fed Rose Garden

Twenty Eight Atlantic at Wequassett Resort

4.6

4.6 (1687)

$50 and over

Seafood

Chatham

About the restaurant

Housed in Wequassett Resort's Eben Ryder House, an 18th-century sea captain’s home, twenty-eight Atlantic is one of the most stunning settings to dine in New England. Guests will experience a coastal menu with organic presentations and flavors from noted Executive Chef James Hackney, an award-winning wine list, and a breathtaking view of Pleasant Bay. Chef Hackney and his expert culinary team pride themselves on creating unique culinary experiences, pushing the boundaries of their creativity. The Forbes Five Star restaurant offers a light and airy atmosphere, with floor-to-ceiling windows that immerse guests in the ocean view.

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined 2 days ago

We had a wonderful dining experience. Rennie and staff took amazing care of us. Views of Pleasant Bay were stunning. Great tasting menu and excellent wine list. Highly recommend. Ask for Rennie.

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4.6

4.6 (1538)

$30 and under

American

Back Bay

About the restaurant

At City Table you’ll find a casual neighborhood eatery nestled in the vibrant heart of Boston’s historic Back Bay in the Lenox Hotel, steps from Copley Square and Newbury Street. Our creative menu focuses on fresh, local ingredients with chef-inspired, regional touches. A variety of small plates, sides and entrees are easily shared so guests can explore many options.

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Nancy

Dined 1 day ago

Excellent service! The waiter we had was amazing! Good delicious and ambiance great!

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