Diners' Choice: Romantic restaurants in Greater Boston

OpenTable

Updated October 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

5.0

5 (304)

$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.

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Doug

Dined on Sep 27, 2024

Excellent choice, off the beaten path of crazy Hanover street. Restaurant is small, intimate, great ambiance. Our waiter was extremely talented, first rate service, knowledgeable of menu and specials. Everyone got what they wanted, everything was fresh. The chef came out mid meal to check on us and introduced the bus boy who stopped what he was doing to serenade the dinning room not once but twice. Ir was an exceptional bonus. I would recommend and definitely going back when in the North End.

Mamma Maria

4.8

4.8 (5520)

$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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Sheila

Dined 4 days ago

Great food, fantastic wait staff. Ambiance impeccable!

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Stars at Chatham Bars Inn

4.8

4.8 (581)

$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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Briannevip

Dined 2 days ago

I was surprised that the rating on google was below 4 stars, I had a wonderful experience at Stars. The place is beautiful with a gorgeous view of the water. Service was excellent and began with a warm welcome. Loved all the dishes I had and felt the champagne was quite reasonably priced. I will definitely come back next time I'm in the area

The Pointe Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (1205)

$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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Davidvip

Dined on Sep 11, 2024

Our server Dale was wonderful. The meal was great.

The Terrace at the Charlotte Inn

4.7

4.7 (448)

$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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Barbaravip

Dined 7 days ago

Charming ambiance, with an elegant home feeling. We dine in the sunroof and enjoyed the halibut, crab appetizer, and a delicious chocolate cake.

The Fed at the Langham, Boston

4.6

4.6 (112)

$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.

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Jasen

Dined on Sep 26, 2024

Expected a little bit more overall. Good food under staffed.

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Experience

Elevate Your Fridays: Jazz Night at The Fed!

Rose

4.6

4.6 (42)

$30 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

East Boston

About the restaurant

Rose - Extensive International Tapas. Wine and Craft Cocktail Bar. Full Menu on Bottle and Draft Beer; following a delicate savory dessert menu with a mouthful of flavors.

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Valeria

Dined 6 days ago

Love this place so much! I would so perfect if you guys had hooka service.

The Vermilion Club

4.6

4.6 (22)

$30 and under

American

Downtown

About the restaurant

Perched on the mezzanine of The Connector at Winthrop Center in Downtown Boston, The Vermilion Club is Chef John Fraser’s modern take on a classic chophouse. The space exudes a vibrant energy, making it the ideal destination for all occasions. Named after Dale Chihuly's masterpiece sculpture above our 55-foot bar, The Vermilion Club embodies a design-forward ethos conceptualized by Thomas Juul-Hansen.

Chef Fraser's Mediterranean heritage shines through in the menu, featuring elevated steakhouse classics and Northeastern favorites. Beverage Director Amy Racine unveils an expansive cocktail lineup featuring over 70 meticulously curated cocktails, reintroducing classic cocktails with a contemporary twist. The pastry program is under the expert guidance of Chef Sofia Schlieben, and her large-format Caramelized Puff Pie takes center stage.

Welcome to the club.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 6 days ago

I have had a good experience for the first time dating with my bf here. The food is really awesome and delicious. The place is comfortable and simple. All staffs are friendly and detailed. I’m highly recommended this restaurant to all people. I will come back again!

Margeaux Supper Parlor

4.6

4.6 (14)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Cambridge

About the restaurant

Margeaux Supper Parlor presents a novel way to experience dinner by telling stories through cuisine. Guests are encouraged to order a themed trio of dishes, larger than tapas and smaller than big plates, to better experience the menu and recreate the familial bonhomie we associate with supper at grandma’s (when you were urged to try a bite of everything!).
Recommended wine pairings are served in collections to mirror the entree trios.

Margeaux Supper Parlor serves New American cuisine, blending dishes inspired by the two most historic port cities in the country: New Orleans and Boston. Dinner plates include: Tomato & Bacon Jam Deviled Eggs (topped with a fried Maine oyster), Lamb Lollipops with cherry reduction, Pumpkin Ravioli, Beef Wellington, Shrimp & Boursin Grits, and Maple Bourbon Steak Tips.

Brunch is also served in themed collections and includes items such as: Quiche Lorraine, Fried Chicken & Sweet Corn Waffle, Eggs Benedict, and a Black Forrest Waffle.

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OpenTable Dinervip

Dined 5 days ago

The tasting plates are such a cool concept and a great value! Would HIGHLY recommend the comfort or field & farm tasting plates. Get the wine pairings too! Such a fun experience.

Carrie Nation

4.4

4.4 (728)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Beacon Hill

About the restaurant

RESERVATIONS ARE FOR DINNING ROOM ONLY.

A 1920's style speakeasy located on Beacon Hill. For memorable cocktail and cuisine experiences Boston, Carrie Nation Cocktail Club on Beacon Street offers not only an extensive menu of exquisite dishes and drinks, but also a touch of history. Learn about Carrie Nation’s passionate efforts to rid America of liquor while smugly indulging in the very intoxicating delights that this firebrand fiend despised. At Carrie Nation, you can experience one of the best new locations for dining and cocktails in Boston. Those looking for a cocktail club in Beacon Hill with a classy, but comfortable, atmosphere can experience all that Carrie Nation has to offer. Check out the hidden bar in the back!!

RESERVATIONS ARE FOR DINNING ROOM ONLY.
Speakeasy lounge and bar are first come first serve.

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Alyssa

Dined on Sep 28, 2024

The food, service and atmosphere made for a perfect dinner out for a special occasion. Can’t wait to come back!

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Experience

FRIDAYS 7-10pm: Jazz Trio Night

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