Diners' Choice: Best Ambiance restaurants in Boston Metro South

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Updated October 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best ambiance in Boston Metro South? 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!

Byblos Restaurant - Boston

4.9

4.9 (926)

$30 and under

Lebanese

Norwood

About the restaurant

Maurice Daaboul and family’s Byblos is the Boston area’s premier eatery since 1996 for authentic, homemade Lebanese cuisine. Located in the heart of Norwood, Massachusetts, Byblos offers all the best features of Lebanese dining, including a large hall where feasts are laid out in traditional Lebanese Maza style to the tune of live Arabic music and oriental belly dancing. At Byblos we pride ourselves on bringing freshness, authenticity and service to our valued customers.

Top review

Diane

Dined 3 days ago

First visit to Byblos and our party of four was very happy. The food was delicious - so many choices made it hard to decide. Service was excellent. We will all be going back soon!!

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Popular dish

Falafel

Alma Nove

4.8

4.8 (5653)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Hingham

About the restaurant

Paul Wahlberg presents Alma Nove, a stylish and contemporary restaurant and bar offering classic Italian cuisine amid the bountiful flavors of the surrounding Mediterranean. Located in the historic Hingham Shipyard steps from the beautiful shoreline of Hingham Bay, guests can enjoy a scenic view whether they dine inside with panoramic floor to ceiling windows or on the patio furnished with lounge furniture and a fire pit. The wine list at Alma Nove is approachable, affordable and fun, very similar to the menu.

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Lauren

Dined 5 days ago

Amazing service and fantastic food. I would highly recommend this restaurant

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Popular dish

Prosciutto-Wrapped Cod

Popular dish

Swordfish Tacos

Popular dish

Wood-Grilled Swordfish

The Winsor House at Island Creek Oyster Farm

4.6

4.6 (566)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Duxbury

About the restaurant

Welcome to The Winsor House at Island Creek Oyster Farm!

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sally

Dined 4 days ago

Charming restaurant with excellent food! Would definitely return here when we are in town

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Experience

Clam Fest 2024

Lucca - Rockland

4.8

4.8 (1298)

$30 and under

Italian

Rockland

About the restaurant

Lucca South Shore is the newest and fourth location for Lucca restaurant group. Featuring two bars, two patios, a large dining room, multiple areas to host large parties and ample parking. Lucca South Shore allows you to enjoy the Lucca experience without heading in to Boston. With a reputation for award winning wine lists, Lucca South Shore features numerous carefully curated offerings. Our cocktail program has been elevated to offer both classic and innovative cocktails as well as an assortment of cocktails on draft.
The property has over three acres; future plans include designing and creating a Chef's garden to grow fruits, vegetables and herbs.

Top review

Michael

Dined 3 days ago

Excellent food and great service! One of the best restaurants on the South Shore.

Amelia's

4.7

4.7 (3329)

$31 to $50

Italian

Stoughton

About the restaurant

Offering a menu reminiscent of northern Italy’s trattorias with farm to table ingredients, Amelia’s creates a relaxed yet sophisticated atmosphere in a suburban setting. Our extensive wine list and fine selections of cocktails and single malts complement our most tender and flavorful steaks. An abundance of fresh pastas and homemade desserts showcases our kitchen’s creativity and passion.

Our attire guidelines

Amelia's strives to provide an elegant, fine dining atmosphere. Our associates’ priority is to ensure your experience is memorable. We kindly suggest that our guests choose attire that is both polished and suited to our restaurant. Thank you for not wearing excessively revealing clothing including exposed undergarments, clothing emitting marijuana odor, and clothing with offensive language or graphics. We appreciate your cooperation.

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Laura

Dined today

Amelia’s is always a good choice, the food is outstanding and always fresh.. the drinks are really good as well and every single one of my friends/ family that have gone with me or by my recommendation absolutely loves it.

Tosca

4.8

4.8 (3494)

$50 and over

Italian

Hingham

About the restaurant

Tosca is the flagship restaurant of Eat Well Inc. Open for dinner only, Tosca is located on historic Hingham Harbor and offers creative regional Italian cuisine focusing on fresh New England flavors and local, seasonal ingredients. Constructed in the 1910 Granary Marketplace building, the award-winning restaurant boasts a theatrical setting with exposed brick, imported tiles, mahogany woods, and an open kitchen from which executive chef Kevin Long takes center stage.

Tosca can also provide a setting for business dinners and meetings to weddings and showers to anniversaries and birthdays. Whether you choose the Classic, Rustic look of The Wine Room or the sophisticated, continental flavor of The Salon, it will set the stage for a grand event or intimate celebration Contact Event Manager Aly Brain at 781-740-0800 ext. 603 for details.

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Richard

Dined 5 days ago

As always, exceptional food and service. Always a wonderful night out.

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Popular dish

SIRLOIN MEDALLIONS

Kosmos

4.9

4.9 (740)

$30 and under

Greek

Walpole

About the restaurant

Kosmos eat. drink. greek

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Christyvip

Dined 3 days ago

Reminds me of the Greek Isles! Wonderful authentic food Cooked with love and served with Pride. Delicious meal!!

Olivia’s

4.8

4.8 (201)

$50 and over

American

Fairhaven

About the restaurant

Olivia's Restaurant aims to be a neighborhood restaurant in the heart of Fairhaven highlighting fine coastal cuisine, classically made craft cocktails (sometimes with a twist) with an emphasis on thoughtful service and unwavering hospitality. We are open for dinner only (for now) so our team can excel at providing the ultimate dining experience.

Top review

Alberto

Dined 7 days ago

Again another great experience from start to finish! Well done Team Olivia’s!!!

BOCCA

4.7

4.7 (1706)

$30 and under

Italian

Fairhaven

About the restaurant

BOCCA is serving the finest Italian dining in the region. Formerly known as The Pasta House, BOCCA has a modern eclectic ambiance, top quality food and wine, endless variety, and impeccable service. We source the freshest ingredients including local produce, seafood, and meats, to bring you the highest quality on all of your favorite menu items.

BOCCA offers a gluten free menu for guests who wish to enjoy a traditional gluten free Italian experience. The grille guarantees satisfaction with each and every bite, constantly researching the best and finest recipes to best serve the people of the community Your Satisfaction Is Our Livelihood!

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Rhea

Dined 1 day ago

Such amazing selection of food and drinks! Loved the Pumpkin Tini rated out of 1-10 it gets a definite #15!! Loved Everything and definitely worth going back! My fav!!

Sail Loft - Dartmouth

4.8

4.8 (602)

$31 to $50

American

Dartmouth

About the restaurant

Way back in 1975, the Sail Loft lit the fire for Steve Silverstein, who went on to open nearly 40 restaurants. Located in the quintessential seaside village of Padanaram, it was the neighborhood place where you could get a good (strong) drink, chef prepared comfort food and relax in a convivial atmosphere with familiar faces. The Sail Loft was everyone’s favorite place; it was a hangout where some came for food and others for drink.

When the Sail Loft became available in 2021, Steve jumped on the opportunity to take the wheel. Steve and his wife Judy transformed the Sail Loft into an elevated neighborhood restaurant with a distinct updated boatyard feel. The spot is nautical with a chef-driven yet approachable menu, a deep selection of spirts and an intriguing wine list. As with all of Silverstein’s places, while the food, drink and design are always top-notch, it is the warm hospitality that keeps ‘em coming back.

Top review

MMello

Dined 4 days ago

Delicious! It was our first time visiting, and we are excited to return!

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