1. Sorellina
9.1
1 Huntington Ave (at Dartmouth St), Boston, MA
Italian Restaurant · Prudential - St. Botolph · 64 tips and reviews
Gyasi Barber: The ambient atmosphere is wonderful for a special occasion. Their wine list is very extensive and the wine bottle display in the back of the restaurant is a sight to see! It is a whole story tall!
Niki Blaker: Our cocktails (grapefruit martini and Harry's Peaches) were phenomenal. Our wine suggestion was perfect and the lobster gnocchi and mushroom fettuccine were divine. Great place for a special occasion.
Dema Alissa: I highly recommend the veal. It was full of flavors. Very good atmosphere 👌🏼
2. Hojoko
8.5
1271 Boylston St, Boston, MA
Japanese Restaurant · Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood · 39 tips and reviews
Rob Atkinson: Inventive and delicious but pricey for small plates. Good for a casual special occasion
Noah Weiss: Fun take on a Japanese Izakaya from the famous O Ya team, with a Tokyo hipster vibe and tasty cocktails with lots of tiki drinks. The warm 'rando' section was great: curry noodle + oyako rice bowl.
Lindsay D'Andrea: I am torn. Really cool space, but the small plates rack up a cost I don't feel justifies the meal. Drinks are whimsical in name and ingredients but sometimes don't come together.
3. SRV
9.1
569 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA
Italian Restaurant · South End · 36 tips and reviews
Peter Salem: Great place for a special occasion, if the weather is nice, sit on the patio. The food selection was impressive, we went with the Arsenale presentation and every dish was splendid, highly recommend
Margot Mazur: By far the best service I've had in Boston. We came in with dietary restrictions, and only had an hour, and they still knocked out the tasting menu with grace, speed, and attention. Blown away!
Paul: F'ing amazeballs! Cicchetti (tapas like) dishes are to die for. Highly recommend baby octopus, polpette, mozarella in carrozza and baccala mantecato.
4. O Ya
8.4
9 East St (at East Pl), Boston, MA
Sushi Restaurant · Downtown Boston · 69 tips and reviews
Hal Mackins: The ultimate special occasion. The tasting menu with pairings is an exquisite experience. Just don't forget the designated driver!
Gianna Nebbia: For a special occasion get the 17-course Omasake (180 per person) with the drink pairing (80$) and they choose your sushi/drinks for you. It's an experience! All of their sake is just delectable.
The Taste Sheriff: Probably the best restaurant in town. Definitely try the foie gras chocolate balsamic maki roll and the shiitake mushroom roll. Be prepared to pay over $200 per person.
5. Mistral
8.8
223 Columbus Ave (btwn Berkeley & Clarendon St.), Boston, MA
French Restaurant · Prudential - St. Botolph · 88 tips and reviews
Melissa F.: Fabulous place to go on a date, or for a special occasion. Cozy, romantic and excellent food
Lauren Clifford: The ahi tuna appetizer was incredible. For dinner try the half roasted duck!
Nathaniel Hajian: Chateau de Sancerre wine is phenomenal. The tuna tartare is a lovely appetizer and goes well with the Sancerre.
6. Wink & Nod
8.9
3 Appleton St, Boston, MA
Cocktail Bar · South End · 45 tips and reviews
Meryl Fernandes: You're lucky You've managed to spot this beaut. Perfect for cocktail hour.. Lovely chandeliers & ambience. Craft cocktails available for the connoisseur in you. Elaborate menu great bartenders.
Jake Smith: The Long Island Iced Tiki, for when you want that island flavor on a bitterly cold night in Boston.
Michael Carrabine: Sit at the bar. Cormick the bartender will take care of you.
9. Sweet Tooth
8.1
371 W Broadway (at E St), Boston, MA
Dessert Shop · D Street - West Broadway · 5 tips and reviews
Robin Anglin: The owners are wonderful & have the best red velvet cake around!!! You can't go wrong here especially for special occasions like birthdays!!!
Jenny Crowley: Make a pilgrimage to Southie every time I'm in Boston to get a chocolate berry cupcake. Last time I also bought a mini pie to take home to my dad, but I ate it on the plane. Sorry dad!
Kapado Fernand: The cupcakes ...they are delicious
10. Yvonne's
8.9
2 Winter Place (Winter + Tremont), Boston, MA
New American Restaurant · Downtown Boston · 82 tips and reviews
Ali: Fantastic cocktails. Try 1975. Their chicken meatballs are also great.
Gardiner Allen: Gracious and friendly staff; amazing decor (and history), and the drinks and food are out of this world to boot. The library bar is great to chill out with that special someone
David Foster: Atmosphere is rich and strange. Tuna Crudo is an umami bomb. Corn and farro salad is extra flavorful. My favorite is the negroni ice cream. The macaroon flavored with Swedish fish is unique.
12. Menton
8.2
354 Congress St, Boston, MA
French Restaurant · Seaport District · 47 tips and reviews
Lori Luo: A four-course prix-fixe and chef's tasting menu are the only options available at Boston's only Relais & Chateaux restaurant. Come for a special occasion and be prepared to be pampered.
Bara Cool: This was an amazingly delicious, beautiful and memorable first meal here; the chefs whim was the right way to go but am left to daydream about the A La Carte menu!
Boston.com: The food at Menton is not night-and-day different from that at Lynch's No. 9 Park - it is more refined, lovelier and lighter, turned a few degrees more toward the sea. Read more.
13. No. 9 Park
8.1
9 Park St, Boston, MA
French Restaurant · Beacon Hill · 50 tips and reviews
Ashley B: Super fancy, but oh so delicious. Perfect special occasion date night! Go for the tasting menu if you're in the mood to splurge.
Toreya Shea: The crispy farm egg and huge portion of fois gras are outstanding. Order both for a sumptuous treat.
Boston Magazine: Every now and then, grownups need to be romanced. They need to feel giddy, and special, and starry-eyed. And there’s no surer path to that feeling than a date at No. 9. Read on for what to order. Read more.