Contessa - Boston

Name: Contessa - Boston
Address: 1 Newbury St, Boston, MA, United States, 02116
Telephone: (617) 741-3404
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

52 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

11 Oct 2024

19:00

Booked 57 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Great for scenic views
Fancy

Perched atop The Newbury Hotel like a crown jewel, Contessa is a grand destination. Guests are welcomed from morning till night to a sunlit, rooftop restaurant with Art Deco references and mid-century modern detailing, offering sweeping views of Back Bay and the Boston Public Garden. The menu offers a wide variety of delicious options, from feasts of antipasti, carpaccios and pizzas, to pastas and large steaks. A vast wine list, classic cocktails and a selection of dolci punctuate a beautiful meal.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 07:30–10:30 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–14:30
Phone number
(617) 741-3404
Website
https://contessaristorante.com/
Dress code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
For a party of 9+, please email events@contessaboston.com.
Private party contact
Contessa Boston Events Team: (617) 536-5700

Location
1 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02116
Area
Back Bay
Cross Street
Located in The Newbury Hotel at Arlington St. and Berkeley St.
Parking details
None
Public transit
The main entrance to the restaurant is located at 3 Newbury Street. If you enter through the hotel, you will need to walk through the restaurant to check in at the host stand.
Additional
Non-Smoking, View, Wheelchair Access

Experiences

Thanksgiving Dinner at Contessa Boston
US$195.00 per person
Prepaid
28 Nov 2024 only
Celebrate an exquisite Italian Thanksgiving at Contessa Boston, the rooftop restaurant in the heart of Boston. Indulge in Squash Carpaccio, Ricotta Gnudi di Pecora, Roasted Turkey, and more. End with Pumpkin Gelato or Apple Pie. Book your table for a lavish celebration. Cancellations may be made up to 1 week in advance at 5pm. Cancellations after that date will forfeit the deposit. Guests are encouraged to dress for the occasion. Any guest who does not appear sufficiently well-presented may be refused entry. No shorts, open-toed shoes, or tank tops. Athletic wear and baseball caps are kindly prohibited. If you have any questions, please email holidays@majorfood.com for more information.

What 52 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.8Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Greater Boston
Good for special occasions
Boston
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Contessa in Boston offers "wonderful food" and a "spectacular atmosphere" with stunning rooftop views. Its Italian cuisine receives rave reviews, complemented by a chic ambiance and attentive service. However, some guests note inconsistent service and high prices. Ideal for special occasions, Contessa promises a memorable dining experience with its exquisite decor and culinary delights.

53 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience! Would definitely recommend to family and friends!
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Alan
Cincinnati
31 reviews
vip
4.0
31 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Our waitress forgot to put our appetizers in and I had to call her over to actually order our lunch. She returned to our table to tell us she had forgotten to put our apps in 20 minutes earlier. Food was excellent. Service was fair to good. I would dine here again but would make sure to order all our items at one time.
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Janine
London
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 3 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had lunch at Contessa and the meal was delicious, ambience incredible with excellent service! We enjoyed every dish! A must try in Boston!
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Kathleen
Orange County
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 3 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
So glad your wonderful restaurant was recommended to us! Loved the red carpet treatment from chef when we arrived! Hannah was a lovely server - and the food was delicious !!! We had such a nice time! Thank you!
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Britt
Greater Boston
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 2 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delightful and delicious - the decor is so incredible as is the service!
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 26 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great ambient ! Great views !!! Love the food !!! Will return again next time I am at Boston !
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Khadijah
New York City
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 19 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The ambiance is always perfect. And the food is great.
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Tejal
Greater Boston
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 15 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food. Beautiful ambiance. Very stuffy … needs better ventilatoon.
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Ana
Mexico City
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 15 September 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great service it is a good place to have some drinks or have dinner. Very good ambience
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Peter
London
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on 9 September 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
The waiters couldn’t be found to pay the bill. Otherwise it was fine.
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Contessa - Boston is rated 4.7 stars by 52 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

11 Oct 2024

19:00

Booked 57 times today

Experiences are available.

1 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02116

Additional information

Cross Street
Located in The Newbury Hotel at Arlington St. and Berkeley St.
Area
Back Bay
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 07:30–10:30 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–14:30
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Public transit
The main entrance to the restaurant is located at 3 Newbury Street. If you enter through the hotel, you will need to walk through the restaurant to check in at the host stand.
Additional
Non-Smoking, View, Wheelchair Access

Website
https://contessaristorante.com/
Phone number
(617) 741-3404
Private party facilities
For a party of 9+, please email events@contessaboston.com.
Private party contact
Contessa Boston Events Team: (617) 536-5700

Contessa - Boston

Make a booking

Private dining

Additional information

Experiences

Thanksgiving Dinner at Contessa Boston

Menu

What 52 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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