Contessa Boston is one of the best italian restaurants in Boston for date night, especially if you want a strong option in Back Bay.
Contessa sits atop the Newbury Street corridor in Back Bay, and the rooftop position is the first thing anyone researching the place will notice — because it is also the last thing that leaves a diner's memory.
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Contessa Boston is listed in the Splurge territory price range. Check the restaurant's current menu for available dishes and prices. Menus, availability, and prices can change, so confirm current details before visiting.
Check the current menuContessa Boston is an easy yes in Back Bay when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. It also holds a 8.0 rating across 1,674 Google reviews.
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Contessa Boston is a Italian restaurant located in Back Bay, Boston. Contessa sits atop the Newbury Street corridor in Back Bay, and the rooftop position is the first thing anyone researching the place will notice — because it is also the last thing that leaves a diner's memory.
Contessa Boston is best for date night, rooftop. Contessa Boston is an easy yes in Back Bay when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. It also holds a 8.0 rating across 1,674 Google reviews.
Contessa Boston is in the Splurge territory price range ($$$$). Google rating: 8.0 from 1,674 reviews
Contessa Boston holds a 8.0 Google rating from 1,674 reviews. Contessa Boston is an easy yes in Back Bay when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. It also holds a 8.0 rating across 1,674 Google reviews.
Contessa Boston is located at Rooftop, 3 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02116, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.
Yes — Contessa Boston is tagged for date night dining. Contessa Boston is an easy yes in Back Bay when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. It also holds a 8.0 rating across 1,674 Google reviews.
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