Great Date Spots

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These are a few of my favorite place to go on a fun and/or romantic night out!

 1. Symphony Hall

301 Massachusetts Ave
Boston, MA 02108
(617) 266-1492
5.0 star rating
  12/16/2010

We went to a Holiday Pops show and were totally impressed. The space is absolutely gorgeous: gold everywhere, elaborate statues, beautiful architecture, and great acoustics. The show was great...they played all the classics and some. It got everyone…More »

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 2. The Helmand

143 1st St
Cambridge, MA 02142
(617) 492-4646

Category: Afghan

Neighbourhoods: East Cambridge, Kendall Square/MIT

5.0 star rating
  7/7/2009 ROTD 10/21/2009

The food-Fantastic!
The ambiance- warm and cozy
The service- friendly and helpful
The bread- fresh from the oven, airy but crispy served with tasty sauces: cilantro, yogurt garlic and onion chutney (?)
The wine- the house white complemented the food very…More »

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 3. Tangierino

73-83 Main St
Charlestown, MA 02129
(617) 242-6009

Categories: Moroccan, Venues & Event Spaces, Middle Eastern

Neighbourhood: Charlestown

4.0 star rating
  8/24/2008

Ok so I took off 1 star due to the service which I'm sure is due to it being restaurant week.
Other than that it was great!! The food was very well seasoned, tasty and the menu was exciting. My best friend is Moroccan and the food was definitely…More »

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 4. Atwood's Tavern

877 Cambridge St
Cambridge, MA 02141
(617) 864-2792
3.0 star rating
  Update - 3/10/2011

Have to say that I've been unimpressed with the food here lately. The veggie burger was not very good and the poutine (which is no longer on their menu anymore) came out burnt & inedible. The mussels had Andouille sausage in them which created an off…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    8/5/2009

    Friday night:
    Fantastic band especially the guy playing the banjo!
    Very eclectic and cool crowd
    Super… Read more »

 5. Saporito's Florence Club Cafe

11 Rockland Cir
Hull, MA 02045
(781) 925-3023

Category: Italian

5.0 star rating
  1/10/2010

A-FREAKIN-MAZING!!! That's what I would say about my Fri night dinner at Saporito's. Yes Hull is a bit of a drive from Boston but its totally worth it!

The building is small and homely looking from the outside so don't be discouraged. The inside is…More »

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 6. Petit Robert Bistro

468 Commonwealth Ave
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 375-0699

Category: French

3.0 star rating
  10/27/2010

Dinner for two on a Wed. night dinner at PRB:
Ambiance- The restaurant is cozy and romantic; simply decorated yet inviting. Definitely a great date spot.
Service- We were greeted and seated immediately. The service was efficient and polite. They offer…More »

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 7. Atlantic Fish Company

761 Boylston St
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 267-4000

Categories: Seafood, Pubs

Neighbourhood: Back Bay

4.0 star rating
  10/20/2010

Sunday brunch at Atlantic Fish:
We were greeted & seated immediately. Our server was friendly, attentive, and answered all our questions. The ambiance is nice but we sat on the patio which was great.
We started with the Crab Bisque & Clam Chowder--…More »

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 8. Addis Red Sea

544 Tremont St
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 426-8727

Category: Ethiopian

Neighbourhood: South End

4.0 star rating
  1/3/2009

The service here was great and the food was also very good.
Since there are not very many Ethiopian restaurant Boston this one will get 4 stars. There are definitely better ones in DC and NY but this one is also very good for Boston.
The ambiance is…More »

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 9. Caffé Vittoria

296 Hanover St
Boston, MA 02113
(617) 227-7606

Categories: Coffee & Tea, Italian, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts

Neighbourhood: North End

4.0 star rating
  8/30/2008

This is a great spot for desert and night cap to end a night in the north end. It's very cute and the desert is delicious. The tiramisu is awesome and the ricotta pie is very good also. Very cute ambiance and the cigar bar downstairs is also a very…More »

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 10. Cafe Polonia

611 Dorchester Ave
Boston, MA 02127
(617) 269-0110

Category: Polish

Neighbourhood: South Boston

5.0 star rating
  8/30/2008

We loved Cafe Polonia! The restaurant is very cute, cozy, and well decorated. The waitress was very nice and the service was fast and friendly. She explained the beer selection and made grate recommendations. The food was delicious! We got the…More »

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 11. Sibling Rivalry

525 Tremont St
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 338-5338

Category: American (New)

Neighbourhood: South End

4.0 star rating
  8/23/2008

I went to Sibling Rivalry on Aug. 22--Last night of Restaurant Week and it was great! We had a party of 4 w/ reservations--got seated immediately on the patio which was great. We all loved the food, ambiance and wine menu! Not one person at our table…More »

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 12. Mela

578 Tremont St
Boston, MA 02118
(617) 859-4805

Category: Indian

Neighbourhood: South End

4.0 star rating
  Update - 1/1/2010

I've been back to Mela numerous times for their delicious lunch buffet and I always leave happy! The service is usually fast, friendly, and efficient. They always keep the water glasses full. The decor is bright, vibrant and airy which makes it a…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    7/28/2009

    We arrived at Mela around 5:30 on Fri night and it was really quite in there. We got a table right… Read more »

 13. Elephant Walk

2067 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge, MA 02140
(617) 492-6900

Categories: French, Cambodian

Neighbourhoods: North Cambridge, Porter Square

4.0 star rating
  7/7/2009

This was my second trip to Elephant Walk and the food was great both times. The service was fast and friendly. The beautiful wall colors, Asian inspired decor, amazing elephant painting and exposed wooden beams come together to create a great…More »

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 14. Finale

30 Dunster St
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 441-9797

Categories: Restaurants, Desserts, Bakeries

Neighbourhood: Harvard Square

3.0 star rating
  8/5/2009

I LOVE dessert so Finale would seem match made in heaven for me. So why 3 stars?

The concept is great- Specialty shop with lots of creative desserts, great wine list and upscale ambiance.

The execution is OK- Nice dessert menu, great wine list…More »

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 15. Pho Republique - CLOSED

1415 Washington St
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 262-0005

Category: Vietnamese

Neighbourhood: South End

4.0 star rating
  7/1/2009

Pho Republique is one of my favorite places to get a cocktail and apps in the South End. The decor is really great with dim lighting in shades of red, Asian inspired theme with beautiful hanging lanterns and cool antiques all around the restaurant.

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 16. Pescatore

158 Boston Ave
Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 623-0003

Categories: Italian, Seafood

2.0 star rating
  Update - 4/5/2010

How do you go from a 4 star to a 2 star experience? It pains me to write this, but here is goes:
My reservation for party of 4 @ 8:30--Sat down at 9:20
Got bottle of wine & apps @ 9:40
Mussels in fra diavolo sauce & Fried Calamari--Both very good.
Then…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    6/20/2009

    As everyone has mentioned the restaurant is very small and reservations are a great idea. We were a… Read more »

 17. Ten Tables

597 Centre St
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 524-8810

Category: American (New)

Neighbourhood: Jamaica Plain

4.0 star rating
  5/31/2011

The restaurant is small, cozy, and romantic. The service was solid: our server was friendly and attentive. The cocktail menu is interesting and I had the Gaston 76 which was light & refreshing.
We both did the 4 course chef's tasting menu which is a…More »

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