# Date Night Gems in Boston

From candlelit to casual, here are our favorite tables for two.

1. **Umami Crudo**  
   - Rating: 4.6 (156 reviews)  
   - Cuisine: Japanese  
   - Price: $  
   - Location: North End  
   - Description: A North End sister of Cambridge’s Umami Omakase, Umami Crudo delivers the same fresh, artfully prepared seafood dishes, with the option to experience them in an omakase-style meal or à la carte. If you’re going the latter route, that means you can order as many poke spareribs, Hokkaido scallop nigiri, and lobster tempura rolls as your heart desires.

2. **Prezza**  
   - Rating: 4.8 (7.8K reviews)  
   - Cuisine: Italian  
   - Price: $$$  
   - Location: North End  
   - Description: Walk into Prezza and you’ll find solo-dining regulars and first-time lovers alike. And that’s because chef Anthony Caturano’s elevated twist on his nonna’s rustic peasant food seduces entirely, with impeccable service and a great wine list to boot.

3. **Sushi @ Temple Records**  
   - Rating: 4.8 (747 reviews)  
   - Cuisine: Sushi  
   - Price: $$  
   - Location: Downtown Crossing  
   - Description: James Beard Award-winning chef Jamie Bissonnette and his partners have added a cool, no-frills sushi bar to Downtown Crossing, featuring simple but elegant creations of sushi chef Kenta Katagai, who was imported from Hawaii.

4. **Temple Records**  
   - Rating: 4.7 (944 reviews)  
   - Cuisine: Lounge  
   - Price: $$  
   - Location: Boston  
   - Description: This restaurant channels the culture of Japanese listening bars with a laid-back vibe, serious cocktails, rare Japanese whiskeys, izakaya-style snacks, and a broad range of music spinning on vinyl.

5. **Somaek**  
   - Rating: 4.7 (1.9K reviews)  
   - Cuisine: Korean  
   - Price: $$  
   - Location: Downtown Crossing  
   - Description: Boston star chef Jamie Bissonnette has partnered with the team behind Wig Shop and JM Curley in this exciting modern Korean establishment, influenced by his Korean mother-in-law.

6. **Bogie’s Place**  
   - Rating: 4.6 (755 reviews)  
   - Cuisine: Steakhouse  
   - Price: $$$  
   - Location: Downtown Crossing  
   - Description: A semi-secret steakhouse hidden speakeasy-style with upscale offerings like oysters Rockefeller and prime Angus steaks.

7. **Scampo**  
   - Rating: 4.6 (4.6K reviews)  
   - Cuisine: Italian  
   - Price: $$  
   - Location: Beacon Hill  
   - Description: Chef Lydia Shire’s Italian restaurant combines big flavors and impeccable technique, offering deliciously original dishes.

8. **89 Charles**  
   - Rating: 4.7 (556 reviews)  
   - Cuisine: American  
   - Price: $  
   - Location: Boston  
   - Description: An intimate lounge with a wide-ranging cocktail menu and an ambiance that feels secluded despite its city location.

9. **Zurito**  
   - Rating: 4.7 (2.4K reviews)  
   - Cuisine: Spanish  
   - Price: $$  
   - Location: Beacon Hill  
   - Description: Focused on the culinary paradise of northern Spain, offering traditional pintxos and other inspired dishes.

10. **ReelHouse Oyster Bar Seaport**  
    - Rating: 4.5 (768 reviews)  
    - Cuisine: Seafood  
    - Price: $$  
    - Location: Seaport District  
    - Description: Known for oysters, sushi tacos, poke bowls, and a variety of Neapolitan-style pizzas with a view of Fan Pier Marina.

11. **Contessa Boston**  
    - Rating: 4.5 (21K reviews)  
    - Cuisine: Italian  
    - Price: $$$$  
    - Location: Back Bay  
    - Description: Features a rooftop ambiance and dishes worthy of its name from industry veterans.

12. **Woods Hill Pier 4 - Seaport**  
    - Rating: 4.6 (10K reviews)  
    - Cuisine: American  
    - Price: $$  
    - Location: Seaport  
    - Description: A modern establishment focusing on outdoor dining with a nod to women-operated businesses.

13. **Cactus Club Cafe Back Bay**  
    - Rating: 4.7 (294 reviews)  
    - Cuisine: Contemporary American  
    - Price: $$  
    - Location: Back Bay  
    - Description: Offers a diverse menu in a spacious, high-ceiling dining room.

14. **La Padrona**  
    - Rating: 4.6 (5.2K reviews)  
    - Cuisine: Italian  
    - Price: $$  
    - Location: Back Bay  
    - Description: A culinary mecca inspired by various Italian regions.

15. **Baleia**  
    - Rating: 4.8 (2.9K reviews)  
    - Cuisine: Portuguese  
    - Price: $$  
    - Location: South End  
    - Description: Known for its seafood and a great raw bar selection.

16. **Myers + Chang**  
    - Rating: 4.8 (10K reviews)  
    - Cuisine: Asian  
    - Price: $$  
    - Location: South End  
    - Description: An electrifying tribute to flavors rooted in dim sum.

17. **KAVA neo-taverna**  
    - Rating: 4.8 (7.2K reviews)  
    - Cuisine: Greek  
    - Price: $$  
    - Location: South End  
    - Description: A small taverna focusing on traditional Greek fare and family-style dining.

18. **Rochambeau**  
    - Rating: 4.3 (3.8K reviews)  
    - Cuisine: Brasserie  
    - Price: $$  
    - Location: Boston  
    - Description: Offering an easy-to-love French menu complete with first-rate wines.

19. **Sonsie**  
    - Rating: 4.2 (3.3K reviews)  
    - Cuisine: European  
    - Price: $$  
    - Location: Boston  
    - Description: Known for its extensive menu and elegant ambiance for people-watching.

20. **Zuma Boston**  
    - Rating: 4.7 (189 reviews)  
    - Cuisine: Japanese  
    - Price: $$$  
    - Location: Back Bay  
    - Description: A vibrant setting serving izakaya-inspired fare.