Amar, the top dating restaurant in Boston!
đœïž Amar: Bostonâs Rooftop GemâViews, Vibes, and Mostly Stellar Bites Our teamâs most adventurous member raved about this Ritz-Carlton rooftop spot, so my friend and I had to check it out. Verdict? The sunset views alone are worth itâthink pink-gold light flooding the dining room, romantic enough to make any date feel special. But the food? Mostly fantastic, with a few misses. đ Standout Dishes Uni Toast: đŠȘ The best Iâve ever had. Pillowy, buttery milk bread (crisp on the edges, soft in the center) piled high with silky uni. The cream base is subtleânever overpowering the sea urchinâs sweet, briny flavor. Each bite is rich, clean, and luxurious. Bluefin Tuna with Melon: đ A refreshing starter. High-quality tuna (perfect fat-to-lean ratio) paired with sweet melon and a hint of mint. The fruit cuts through the fishâs richness, making it bright and summeryâideal for warming up the palate. Pato Com Arroz (Roast Duck with Rice): đŠ Impressive. Crispy, charred skin (smoky from the grill) with a thin layer of rendered fat, and tender, juicy meat underneath. Itâs rich without being greasyârivals the duck at Chicagoâs Michelin-starred spots. Pao De Lo: đ° Dessert perfection. A fluffy sponge cake with a runny, honey-orange center. Itâs light, fragrant, and melts in your mouthâlike eating a cloud with a hint of citrus. đ The âMehsâ Grilled Beets with Smoked Yogurt: đ„ Intriguing but polarizing. The smoky yogurt adds depth, but the beets are underwhelmingâtoo earthy, not enough brightness. Worth a try if you love bold, savory-sweet combos; skip otherwise. Quail Roulade: đŠ Stuffed with Italian sausage, the quail itself is tender, but the sausage overpowers it. You taste more pork than quail, which feels like a missed opportunity. â The Misses Pao (House Sourdough): đ„ A forgettable starter. The bread is decent, but the smoked butter? Too intenseâmy friend and I both found it overpowering. Egg Tart: đ„§ Disappointing. Bland custard, soggy crustâKFCâs version back home is better. Jamon Iberico: đ§ Overpriced and underwhelming. Dali does it better, with more depth and a better value. âš Why It Works Ambiance: Rooftop views + elegant decor = peak date night energy. Itâs polished without feeling stuffy. Creativity: Most dishes balance bold flavors (smoke, citrus, sea salt) without going overboardârefreshingly light for fine dining. Friend vs. Me: She prefers Talulla (similar price point, more consistent), but I think Amarâs views and standouts make it the better date spot. Budget Score: 4/5. Splurgy, but justified for the experience (and that uni toast). Amar isnât flawless, but its highsâsunset views, uni toast, duck, and that cakeâmake it a Boston must-try. Bring a date, order the classics, and soak in the light. đ Amar 40 Trinity Pl, Boston, MA 02116 #BostonFineDining #RooftopEats #DateNightGoals