Diners' Choice: Romantic restaurants in Boston

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Updated March 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that are the most romantic in 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!

Moko

4.9

4.9 (8)

$30 and under

Japanese

South Boston

About the restaurant

Moko Japanese Cuisine has been South Boston’s favorite destination for sushi since 2012. Our talented chefs craft each dish with the finest locally sourced fish, premium ingredients, and a genuine passion for culinary excellence. Step into our cozy restaurant and indulge in a delightful selection of small plates perfect for sharing, complemented by an extensive selection of sushi and a diverse range of Japanese and Korean entrees. To elevate your dining experience, be sure to explore our thoughtfully curated selection of beer, wine, and sake. Whether you’re enjoying a casual outing or celebrating a special occasion, Moko is dedicated to providing you with an unforgettable dining experience. We look forward to welcoming you and hope you’ll become one of our cherished regular customers!

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PamelaVIP

Dined on Feb 14, 2025

Elegant spot in South Boston. We had a reservation for a table but requested to sit at the sushi bar since the available tables were quite close to the door, which had no vestibule to buffer the cold air rushing in. The host graciously allowed us to tuck in at the sushi bar (there's a regular bar too and they seemed to be serving food there for those guests as well). My husband and I shared a fried softshell crab, which was helpfully cut into pieces that allowed easy eating with chopsticks, as well as pork gyoza. For dinner he had sushi and I had shrimp and vegetable tempura. Both came with miso soup, which was comforting on a cold night. The space is "cozy" with tables close together. I use walking sticks but had no trouble navigating the tight space; I'm not sure whether wheelchair users could do so, so ask when reserving if you have a wheelchair user in your party.

Euno Ristorante

4.8

4.8 (2513)

$31 to $50

Italian

North End

About the restaurant

Parties above 7 people are being accepted with special seating arrangements! Please call the restaurant to book your reservation!

Nestled in the heart of Boston's historic North End, Euno is a hidden gem serving only the finest in Italian and Mediterranean cuisine and wines. From exquisite Seafood to Osso Bucco to tender Pollo Parmigian our culinary artists will create a delightful dish to satisfy each and every palate. And if it's a taste of Americana you desire, please enjoy our classic Filet Mignon or world famous Boston Lobster (served in-season only). Voted Most Romantic and highly recommended by celebrity chef Rachael Ray, we are open nightly for dinner at 5pm. Buon Appetito. Enjoy!

If you need to cancel any reservation, please make sure to call the restaurant in advance.

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capecodgirl

Dined 4 days ago

Service was wonderful and attentive! Food was awesome, from buratta salad, shrimp appetizer and lobster ravioli! All delicious, will go there again

Fat Hen Broadway East

4.8

4.8 (407)

$31 to $50

Wine Bar

Somerville

About the restaurant

Fat Hen, sister to La Brasa, is a small fifteen table, thirty seat restaurant that focuses on Pasta and Wine with an Italian roots. Our team focuses on guest experience and creating memories; from when you first walk through the door to when you take your final bite. Our passion for fine wines, thoughtful preparation, flawless technique and excellent quality local products is shown through our frequently changing seasonal menus. Please join us as we launch our new wine bar concept with small paired bites please follow us on social media @fathenboston for all me new menu updates.

Located near Tufts University, Assembly Row, and Partners HealthCare in East Somerville.

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Herb

Dined on Feb 14, 2025

We had a special 3 course prix fixe menu for Valentnes day. That lined us up for 3 courses when we might have settled for 2. A salmon crudo with horseradish panna cota might have sounded affected, but it was a wonderfully flavored primo course. Secondis built around herbally sauced funghi and creamy shrimp with gnocchi were rewarding and plentiful. We both ordered the extra price Wagyu filet which lived up to its promise on a bed of seared greens. Desserts were light and innovative. Our choices of flanand a pudding with ice cream werea perfect ending to our great meals.

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Tagliatelle

Experience

$1 Oysters from 5pm-6pm

Ciao Roma

4.8

4.8 (1081)

$31 to $50

Italian

North End

About the restaurant

Italian restaurant using the freshest ingredients and house-made pasta. Focusing on Southern Italian cuisine, we serve a full bar and curated wine list. Located on the historic Freedom Trail overlooking North Square.

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Christie

Dined 7 days ago

We had an amazing meal at Ciao Roma. From the cocktails to appetizers, wine and meals everything was delicious.

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Rigatoni & Sunday Ragu

4.7

4.7 (5525)

$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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OpenTable DinerVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Mamma Maria never disappoints. Excellently prepared food and drinks, and very attentive service. We’ll be back!

Deuxave

4.7

4.7 (5108)

$50 and over

French

Back Bay

About the restaurant

Owner Brian Piccini is proud of his award-winning Restaurant & Bar, Deuxave in the Back Bay. The inspiration behind the restaurant’s American Nouveau Cuisine is seasonality, with a focus on working with the finest farms and purveyors, sourcing out the freshest, local ingredients and amplifying their magnificence. The cuisine is strongly rooted in the nouvelle techniques of contemporary French cuisine, married with the splendor of American ingredients in a refined, but casual setting. Deuxave’s (pronounced doo-ave) name plays homage to its location at the corners of Commonwealth Ave and Massachusetts Ave.

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Gerardo

Dined on Mar 6, 2025

Incredible experience! Food was outstanding and the service impeccable - We celebrated our 20th anniversary and the entire staff went above and beyond.

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9-Hour French Onion Soup

4.6

4.6 (820)

$31 to $50

Seafood

North End

About the restaurant

Oyster bar & Italian Kitchen located on the freedom trail in the North End. Frank DePasquale brings to you the best of all his locations into one boutique restaurant

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 1 day ago

Great atmosphere and great food. Service was pretty good. Zucchini flowers are amazing

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Oysters

Cafe Amaro

4.5

4.5 (108)

$30 and under

Italian

North End

About the restaurant

At Cafe Amaro we specialize in making Italian brick-oven pizza in Boston's North End. Be seated outdoors, or in our intimate, relaxed indoor dining room, with tall open windows facing Hanover St. Start off with select cocktails, beer, or fine wine. Enjoy a few small plates with friends while choosing the perfect pizza for you! Finish your stay with an amaro, limoncello, or North Ends favorite, an Espresso Martini, made with home-made cold brew espresso. We're looking forward to having you!

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Mar 8, 2025

Officially my new favorite spot in the north end! We found this place from TikTok and we’re not disappointed!

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STREGA Italiano – Back Bay

4.5

4.5 (645)

$30 and under

Italian

Back Bay

About the restaurant

Strega Italiano Back Bay, located in the beautiful Park Plaza Hotel, is a neighborhood destination that caters to guests seeking a premier location for a business meeting and those winding down after the workday, while simultaneously serving as Boston's epicenter for exceptional, inspiring dishes, creative cocktails and upscale nightlife.

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Brian

Dined on Feb 28, 2025

Excellent food, attentive service, great location for a pre-show meal.

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4.3

4.3 (125)

$30 and under

American

West Roxbury

About the restaurant

Upscale sports bar featuring over 27 TVs, outside dinning with a fire pit, large bar, high top tables, comfortable booths, and a private function room.

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MichaelVIP

Dined on Mar 8, 2025

We both had burgers which were delicious and cooked to our specifications. Not as good as just out of the water, the fish & chips were also delicious. They also has a great selection of beer. Our server knew exactly what she was doing. She was very friendly, knowledgeable about the beers and very attentive but not overbearing.

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Bangin' Buffalo Chicken Nachos

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Buffalo Chicken Pizza

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