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Contessa - Boston, Boston, MA

Contessa - Boston

4.8 (135)
$31 to $50
Italian
1 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02116

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 95 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
Perched atop The Newbury Hotel like a crown jewel, Contessa is a grand destination. Guests are welcomed from morning till night to a sunlit, rooftop restaurant with Art Deco references and mid-century modern detailing, offering sweeping views of Back Bay and the Boston Public Garden. The menu offers a wide variety of delicious options, from feasts of antipasti, carpaccios and pizzas, to pastas and large steaks. A vast wine list, classic cocktails and a selection of dolci punctuate a beautiful meal.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:30 am–10:30 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (617) 741-3404
  • Website
    https://contessaristorante.com/
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    For a party of 9+, please email events@contessaboston.com.
  • Private party contact
    Contessa Boston Events Team: (617) 536-5700
  • Location
    1 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02116
  • Neighborhood
    Back Bay
  • Cross street
    Located in The Newbury Hotel at Arlington St. and Berkeley St.
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    The main entrance to the restaurant is located at 3 Newbury Street. If you enter through the hotel, you will need to walk through the restaurant to check in at the host stand.
  • Additional
    Non-Smoking, View, Wheelchair Access

Private dining

Menu

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What 135 people are saying

Contessa - Boston reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Boston

    Best Ambiance

  • Boston

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Contessa in Boston dazzles with its "amazing view" and "fantastic atmosphere," making it a top choice for special occasions. Diners rave about the "incredible food" and "attentive service," particularly praising the gluten-free options and delightful pasta dishes. The rooftop location offers "breathtaking views" of the city, complementing the elegant interior design.

135 Reviews

  1. ARCADIO

    Chicago8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excelente lugar, precioso y las atenciones ni hablar !!! La comida y la selección de vinos muy por encima de muchos. Todo el mundo muy atento y presto a servir.

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  2. Samar

    Montreal1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We looooved so much the food : so fresh delicious tasty alsoo the service was excellent the vibe the decoration I will give the restaurant 10000/100

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  3. Maria VIP

    San Francisco20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect for special occasion. Great service. Delicious food.

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  4. Jacob VIP

    Dallas2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We came here for my wife’s birthday. It was our fifth time. Food is delicious. Vibes are immaculate. Service is the best in Boston. We love coming here.

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  5. Sophia VIP

    Greater Boston8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 29, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything at Contessa is top notch except the host and hostess who are the first experience with the restaurant. The manager, the wait staff, the bartenders, and the food are excellent. The host and hostess should be in different positions in the back since they had zero skills to be in the service industry. We almost left after we arrived due to how rude the hostess was but fortunately the manager came and apologized and turned the experience around. The food and our waiter Daniel were also excellent.

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  6. Anna VIP

    Greater Boston21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Butternut squash carpaccio is a must!! Our waiter was amazing!

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  7. Kerry

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing view. Loved the vibe. Our waiter was fantastic and extremely knowledgeable about the menu especially the gluten free options for me as I have celiac disease. The food was delicious. Everyone in our party had pasta for our main entree and it was excellent. We had the whipped ricotta to start and that was also very good, including the gluten free bread. All in all a fantastic experience. I highly recommend!

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  8. Crystal

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome servers and great food/drink. Cocktails a bit pricy but understandable w the location and the care that has gone into everything! Beautiful space/view will come back soon

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    For any occasion, Contessa is the right choice. The ambience sets the tone for what’s to come. Service is always on point and the food is amazing.

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  10. Christine

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Listen! I have been wanting to go to this restaurant for over two years. I have talked about it a million times, watched so many videos about it, and I finally got to go for my birthday this year. When I say that this restaurant met every single one of expectations, that is no exaggeration. Not only was the food incredible, but the ambience and service could not be beat. I truly cannot wait to come back here.

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Contessa - Boston is rated 4.8 stars by 135 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 95 times today
Google Map for Contessa - Boston

1 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02116

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Located in The Newbury Hotel at Arlington St. and Berkeley St.
  • Neighborhood
    Back Bay
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:30 am–10:30 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    The main entrance to the restaurant is located at 3 Newbury Street. If you enter through the hotel, you will need to walk through the restaurant to check in at the host stand.
  • Additional
    Non-Smoking, View, Wheelchair Access
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