Boston | Top Dating Restaurants Guide

Also known as: "Bring Your Own Lighting If You Want Good Photos" Restaurants 💡 For these places, I'm less critical about flavor—a significant portion of the higher price goes toward ambiance, presentation, and service. 🍝 Sorellina ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Italian fine dining - my highest-rated overall Two tomato-based pastas: Perfect al dente texture; the one with meatballs stuffed with cheese became slightly rich toward the end Main courses: Beef fillet and roasted sea bass were excellent—the medium-rare doneness outperformed many steakhouses. Served simply with sweet-sour balsamic glaze, no filler mashed potatoes Sides: Crispy but not oily roasted Brussels sprouts; spinach and mashed potatoes were creamy; arugula salad refreshing 🥩 Davio‘s Northern Italian Steakhouse ⭐⭐ Strong contrast: Lower average price but poor value $39 veal: Just three slices, nearly well-done. Questionable "steakhouse" naming Tortellini: Pumpkin sauce was okay Brussels sprouts: Soaked in oil and overcooked Portions large enough to share/take away—the only plus 🍷 Mida ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Monday deal: $80 for bread + salad + 5 small mains (from 7 options)—great value Bistro-style decor Pastas: Cream-based ones were overly rich; bucatini with meat sauce stood out Swordfish piccata: Tender fish, balanced seasoning; underlying risotto better than standalone creamy risotto Dessert: Inverted tiramisu (cake-cream-nut chocolate layers)—creative but too much cream; raspberry gelato preferred 🥖 La Voile ⭐⭐ Forgettable French cuisine: Oddly greasy onion and fish soups Cod main: Tasteless vegetable purée and cauliflower underneath Even the bread was dry Better value: Two spicy hot pot meals at this price 🔥 Ramsay‘s Kitchen ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Pleasant surprise (previous experiences in Singapore/London/Shanghai were average) Caesar salad: House-made ranch dressing, not overly acidic 20oz ribeye: Enough for three; solid value overall 💡 Dating Insights Non-American restaurants generally perform better Central locations add romantic convenience Key reminder: Bring portable lighting for those moody-but-dark interiors 📸 #BostonDatingSpots #VibeDining #RestaurantReviews #RomanticEats