As you enter the beautifully decorated Oleana you will notice the wooden decor, mosaic-tile tabletops and beautiful heating lamps that create a warm atmosphere. The place is very welcoming and the ambiance is just perfect for a romantic dinner. The menu sports Mediterranean-style dishes that are specially created by chef-owner Ana Sortun. The ingredients used mostly local and are always fresh and beautifully combined. From the main courses some suggested dishes include grilled lamb, tamarind short ribs, roasted scallops and lemon chicken. The rich desserts perfectly complement the food and the baked Alaska with coconut ice cream comes highly recommended! Outdoor seating is available when weather permits.
Bistro du Midi prides itself on exquisite Provençal cuisine. Chef Robert Sisca is the culinary force behind the ingredient-driven menu that lends a contemporary spin to authentic flavors from southeastern France. Subject to season, produce is locally sourced. Start off with artisan cheeses and charcuterie, and raw servings of oysters and tuna tartare tartine. Let oenophile Olivier Flosse fix you with fine regional wine from the impressive glass-enclosed cellar. Overlooking the historic Boston Public Garden, this place is one of the best French restaurants in town.
A visit to Il Casale will not end up in disappointment. The restaurant is quite well known to have excellent service and fabulous food. The eatery is set up in an old firehouse which has been converted but has still maintained some of the aspects, like the fire-pole. Each dish is well seasoned and is sublime. Pair your meal with wine or your choice drink for delightful dining experience.
Famiglia Giorgio (La) restaurant in the North End draws a huge crowd; it is common to see lines outside on weekends. The décor in this small restaurant is sparse with tables packed together. However, the portions are plentiful, with plates piled high with pasta at inexpensive prices. This restaurant offers the standard Italian fare with pasta, Chicken Parmesan and seafood. Beer, wine and cordials are also available.
This quiet nook of a restaurant adds its own touch of class, elegance and comfort to Beacon Hill. The restaurant's bistro-like interior, detailed with burnished mahogany and dimly lit, making it a romantic place to bring a date. Pan-Seared Salmon with Quinoa, Herb-Crusted Rack of Lamb, Avocado and Macadamia Nut-Crusted Sea Bass and Veal Chop with Rosemary Polenta are just a few of the options on the New American menu. The bar and its wine list are impressive as well.
A hidden gem on Prince Street in Boston's North End, this intimate eatery offers great food in an elegant atmosphere. Sculptures decorate little alcoves and white linen cover the tables. Chef Jam Navaraj creates memorable Italian cuisine. Try Tortellini in a Lobster Cream Sauce or Spaghetti Alla Puttenesca. Loyal patrons love the Risotto. The wine cellar features more than 120 vintages sold by the bottle or the glass. After dinner, retire to the handsome bar for bit of cognac.