Italian in Boston
Boston Italian restaurants are most useful when they balance polish, comfort, and a room that suits a longer dinner.
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Italian pasta and candlelight in Boston
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Italian•South End•$$$
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A polished Italian room that feels stylish without pushing too hard for attention.
DinnerItalianSouth End
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8.8
Based on 616 reviews
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Italian•Cambridge•$$$
Giulia
A warm Cambridge favorite with enough craft and intimacy to make it an easy recommendation for date night.
DinnerItalianCambridge
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8.9
Based on 623 reviews
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Italian•Back Bay•$$$$
Contessa
A dressed-up dining room that is best suited for nights when the view and the polish both matter.
DinnerItalianBack Bay
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8.7
Based on 609 reviews
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Best Date Night Restaurants in Boston
Boston restaurants that feel polished, calm, and especially suited to a better night out.
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