1. Mistral
8.8
223 Columbus Ave (btwn Berkeley & Clarendon St.), Boston, MA
French Restaurant · Prudential - St. Botolph · 88 tips and reviews
Vanessa Gatlin: (From Improper Bostonian) "Located in Boston's stylish South End, Mistral features the award-winning French Mediterranean cuisine of Chef/ Owner Jamie Mammano..."
Melissa F.: Fabulous place to go on a date, or for a special occasion. Cozy, romantic and excellent food
Nathaniel Hajian: Chateau de Sancerre wine is phenomenal. The tuna tartare is a lovely appetizer and goes well with the Sancerre.
4. Stella
1525 Washington St (West Brookline St), Boston, MA
Italian Restaurant · South End · 111 tips and reviews
Gifted Boston: The gnocci here was better than... It melted in my mouth and melted me. Make sure you have reservations and wear something fun. Fantastic date spot.
Boston.com: Stella offers up all-white decor and a stylish scene. Come for the simple Italian fare (grilled pizza, pasta) and stay for the cocktails. Read more.
Christina Sun: Goat cheese, marinated beets salad and the mussels are MY FAVE! Also good: beef carpaccio.
5. Coppa
9.1
253 Shawmut Ave (at Milford St), Boston, MA
Italian Restaurant · South End · 169 tips and reviews
Jessica: Cozy for dine in, but easy to take out too. The pastas are on point.
Dana Villmore: Great pasta dishes and the arancini were delicious :) also, damn good olive oil cake (trust me it's wonderful) and tiramisu!
Boston.com: Try the "Aperol Spritz" to pretend you’re people watching on the streets of Italy: grab a seat at one of the outdoor tables with this classic cocktail made of aperol, prosecco, and soda in hand. Read more.
6. Gaslight Brasserie
560 Harrison Ave (at Waltham St.), Boston, MA
French Restaurant · South End · 150 tips and reviews
Nina M.: Tres tres chic. Old world french dining in a modern setting. Reminds me of Pastis in NY's Meatpacking district.
Minnie Kim: Great ambiance. Steak frites was amazing and truffles frites were great appetizers to share with the table. Wonderful date spot!
Boston Phoenix: The Thursday bouillabaisse special is excellent, and so are the steak frites. Prices are reasonable. Our critic gave this stylish South End hotspot four stars. Read more.
Graham Siegel: Steaks are great, true carnivores try the skirt or the bone-in ribeye (rare, of course)! Chimichurri sauce is perfect for dipping those frites. For wine, can't go wrong with shiraz or malbec.
👸Cindyrella: Doesn't get much better than this!! Can you say AMAZING?!! We will be back.
Diana Tran: You have to get the bone in filet mignon with a side of pork belly Mac and cheese. Asparagus was really salty
10. Kitchen
560 Tremont St (Union Park), Boston, MA
American Restaurant · South End · 23 tips and reviews
Meg B.: Pleasantly surprised by the brunch. The muffins are homemade and Delish! The Yorkshire pudding will melt in your mouth and great French press coffee. Need I say more?
Boston.com: History is on the menu at Kitchen. Lobster Thermidor may be from 1894, but it certainly doesn’t taste old. It’s a rich casserole of lobster meat and much more. Decadent and delicious. Read more.
Boston.com: Plenty of dishes that would have pleased Julia Child, who never objected to richness. Try the mock turtle soup, tournedos Rossini, and lobster Thermidor. Full review: http://b.globe.com/SAMwU4 Read more.
11. Beehive
8.8
541 Tremont St (btwn Clarendon & Berkeley St), Boston, MA
American Restaurant · South End · 257 tips and reviews
Dennis Anderson: Super cute! Amazing drinks, recommend the honey highball
CollegeFashionista: The Beehive has a fun cocktail list, live music and a fun atmosphere that is perfect for a date night.
Christina Varrasso: Lovely live jazz brunch, cute tables, amazing French toast and Short rib Poutine !
13. Franklin Cafe
8.8
278 Shawmut Ave (at Hanson St.), Boston, MA
American Restaurant · South End · 71 tips and reviews
melanie walits: the pomme puree is insatiable! the garlic grilled calamari is perfect with a glass of vermentino. (sigh) i love it here.
BostonTweet: The Franklin Cafe has O'Hara's Irish Stout on draft for $5 and they serve really good food until 1:30am. It honestly doesn't get any better than that.
Bravo: Thumping techno beats aside, the great comfort food draws chefs and restaurant crews post shift to grab real food late night. -Tania Peterson, Top Chef Just Desserts
14. Vejigantes
8.1
57 W Dedham St, Boston, MA
Latin American Restaurant · South End · 36 tips and reviews
Ben Bearnot: Huge portions of tasty Puerto Rican dishes. Bring lots of friends for sharing. Loved the frozen tamarind margarita and pork chop entree.
Michele Steinberg: First time there last night for an early pre-theater dinner. Relaxed service, great mojitos and the food was unusual (for me) and delicious. Very reasonable prices for the quality and portions.
Kara Kelley: The seafood paella is awesome
15. Toro Restaurant
8.9
1704 Washington Street (at Massachusetts Ave), Boston, MA
Tapas Restaurant · South End · 246 tips and reviews
Boston.com: A chic little spot where the tapas are intriguing little bites; the paella is excellent; and the vibe is cool. But the waits can be murderously long. Read more.
Boston.com: Ken Oringer has created a chic little spot where the tapas are intriguing little bites; the paella is excellent; and the vibe is cool. But the waits can be murderously long. Read more.
Courtney LaPorte: Perfect South End location within walking distance from the Boston University Medical Campus. Grass-fed hamburguesas and enchiladas were life-changing!