Best Restaurants for Quiet Conversation in Downtown Crossing

14 restaurants available nearby

1. Tresca

4.7

Exceptional(4124)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • North End

Booked 35 times today

In the heart of Boston's famous North End, Tresca is a premier authentic Italian restaurant featuring delicious multi-regional cuisine with an exceptional wine list, offering a large selection of the finest vintages. The warm and cozy atmosphere features a fireplace lit dining room both on the first floor and the beautiful Tuscan style room upstairs. Tresca also showcases balcony table #77, the most romantic table for 2 overlooking famous Hanover St, the best restaurant street in Boston. Disclaimer: Table #77 does have a credit card policy taken upon booking that will require a $75 fee if not cancelled prior to 24 hours of reservation. Regarding reservations of six or more, if not canceled prior to 24 hours of the reservation there will be a $75 per person cancelation fee. Only a short walk from the TD Garden, the dining experience is exceptional, the menu remarkable, the service is attentive, inviting guests to make return visits.

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2. Grana at The Langham, Boston

4.7

Exceptional(530)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Financial District

Booked 27 times today

Set in the former Federal Reserve Bank's grand hall, glamour meets worn-in authenticity at the classic Italian restaurant with an inviting atmosphere. Grana’s original soaring ceilings, ornate moldings and fixtures, lush velvet furniture and world-class art collection make it the most perfectly-imperfect setting for an approachable menu of authentic Italian dishes created to inspire long conversations, festive celebrations and years of return visits.Executive Chef Daniel Burger serves breakfast, lunch and weekend brunch using local and seasonal ingredients. Enjoy classic breakfast dishes, power lunch combinations with fresh salads, handheld sandwiches and house-made pastas, or indulge in a brunch experience featuring traditional items like farm fresh eggs, avocado toast, brunch cocktails and or try our signature seasonal french toast, lobster cannolis and large format cocktails.

3. Villa Francesca

4.4

Awesome(1937)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • North End

Booked 16 times today

Ristorante Villa Francesca, in the North End of Boston, Massachusetts, is the brain child of Guglielmo Ranauro. Through his desire for perfection and pure love of the Italian cuisine, Guglielmo created Villa Francesca over thirty years ago. He bestowed the name Francesca after his mother, never forgetting the love and wonderful food she always provided while growing up just across the street from the restaurant. Villa Francesca boasts over 160 wine selections, and has received the prestigious Wine Enthusiast and Wine Spectator awards since 2007. You've got to try the raw bar!

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4. The Fed at the Langham, Boston

4.4

Awesome(119)

Price: Expensive

• Cocktail Bar • Financial District

Named #4 Best Hotel Bar in the US by USA Today's 2024 10Best Readers' Choice awards. A charming destination bar, The Fed, is a British-inspired cocktail bar with a New England twist. Located at The Langham, Boston hotel, a sophisticated space with a large and animated central bar, surrounding seating for a more intimate experience and a seasonal outdoor Rose Garden terrace. Serving craft cocktails and beers and elevated pub fare, The Fed is the place to celebrate any of life's moments, big or small. The Fed’s cocktail operations are helmed by Aliz Meszesi, a household name in Boston’s cocktail scene. Enjoy New England favorites such as a Maine Lobster Roll, Oysters, Boston Brown Bread, Smash Burger and Pork Belly Bites by Executive Chef Daniel Burger.

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5. Rowes Wharf Sea Grille

4.7

Exceptional(2109)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Financial District

Booked 19 times today

Welcome to our nationally recognized Rowes Wharf Sea Grille restaurant sitting boldly on the Boston Harbor waterfront. We proudly prepare and present the finest breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert in the city where it all began. Let Executive Chef David Daniels paint you a picture with vivid, bold flavors plated like works of art. The freshest ingredients sourced daily from local markets provide an unparalleled dining experience while gorgeous harbor views set the tone. Tame the ocean, ignite your palette! For Current Menus - please visit us athttps://www.bostonharborhotel.com/culinary/rowes-wharf-sea-grille/For Afternoon Tea reservations at Rowes Wharf Sea Grille, please visit https://www.opentable.com/r/rowes-wharf-sea-grille-afternoon-tea-boston

6. Dali

4.8

Exceptional(1560)

Price: Expensive

• Spanish • Cambridge

Booked 57 times today

Owners Mario Leon and Tamara Bourso introduced traditional Spanish cuisine with a Dali twist to Boston in 1989 and the concept of pairing/sharing tapas quickly spread throughout the restaurant community. Dali offers a full liquor bar with Sangria, original/vintage Cocktails, and Bottoms Up Shots. The interior is personalized with quirky decor such as the Crying Gold Wall, Lost & Found Clothesline, and a LED Interactive Table that cozily seats 6-10 convivial guests.Reservations available Wednesday thru Sunday from 5:30 to 10 and we invite you for a memorable evening.

7. Prairie Fire

4.8

Exceptional(485)

Price: Moderate

• American • Brookline

Booked 30 times today

We are currently open seven days a week. Saturday & Sunday we are open with an All Day Menu. Reservations can be made on our website, or through OpenTable. Due to the intimate nature of our dining room, if you would like to make a reservation for more than 4 guests, please give us a call at the restaurant. We hold reservations for a 15 minute grace period. Please call us if you are running late, we will do our best to hold your table but cannot guarantee it. Due to the size of our dining room, we do appreciate 1.5 hour dining experiences for parties of 1-2 guests, 2 hours for parties of 3-4, and 2.5 hours for parties of 5 or more guests that book reservations. We always welcome walk-in guests to our bar.Reach us at 617-396-8199 with questions, comments or additional assistance. We hope to see you soon!

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8. The Helmand Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(734)

Price: Expensive

• Middle Eastern • Cambridge

Booked 26 times today

Helmand Restaurant offers Afghani dishes with a wood-burning oven where the famous flatbread is cooked on one side of the room and an intimate fireplace is on the other side.Helmand Restaurant entrées include tasty choices like qabelee, which is pallow rice baked with chunks of lamb tenderloin, raisins and glazed carrots or mantwo, a homemade pasta shell filled with beef and onions. If you like spicy dishes, try the koufta challow, consisting of beef meatballs with Afghan seasoning sautéed with sun-dried tomato, hot peppers and green peas in a fresh tomato sauce. Several vegetarian entrées are also available such as the kaddo and banjan challow, which is pan fried and baked pumpkin and eggplant served with challow rice and yogurt garlic sauce.*Due to limited patio seating, we do not take reservations for our patio . Please note the patio or any other special requests in your reservation, or ask upon arrival, and we will do our best to accommodate.

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9. M.J. O'Connors Park Plaza

4.3

Awesome(269)

Price: Moderate

• Comfort Food • Back Bay

Booked 11 times today

Thank you for choosing MJ O'Connor's! We have spacious, socially-distanced seating and operate with the highest standards of safety. We currently are not taking reservations at this time, but walk-ins are always welcome! Any questions please give us a call at (617) 482-2255! We look forward to providing you with a safe and enjoyable dining experience!About MJ O'Connor's:A favorite Irish pub for visitors and locals alike for over 15 years, visit MJ O’Connor’s for delicious pub fare, American food, local craft beers and an extensive draft beer selection. Menu features include award winning New England Clam Chowder, Fish & Chips, and Steak Tips. MJ’s is conveniently located in the Park Plaza, between Back Bay and the Theater District.

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10. Five Horses Tavern - Davis Square

4.7

Exceptional(988)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Somerville

Booked 24 times today

Five Horses Tavern is conveniently located in Davis Square, walking distance of the Red Line, Somerville Theater, Tufts University, Davis Square Theater and Porter Square. Our mission is to serve modern American comfort food, incorporating locally sourced ingredients, with many vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options. Our friendly staff will make a memorable experience whether you join us for lunch, dinner or our highly acclaimed weekend brunch. We are a fantastic venue for hosting large groups and intimate dinners. Our Bar offers a wide variety of craft beers from around the world, boasting 37 draft beers, 120 bottles, signature cocktails and a thoughtfully selected wine list. Join us on the patio or saddle up to the bar and admire our selection of over 150 bourbons and whiskies from around the globe. Reservations are recommended, however walk-ins are always welcome!

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Brucevip
Vermont •36 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Historic location with great ambience, food and service! Special thanks to our server Sandra!
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Grana at The Langham, BostonPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Financial District
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4.7
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Doug
Asheville / Western North Carolina •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Awesome as usual! Have been going here for Thanksgiving every year since the hotel opened. Best in the city. Travel here from New Brunswick, Canada (borders the state of Main). Never disappointed.
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Rowes Wharf Sea GrillePrice: Expensive• Seafood• Financial District
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Oliviavip
Greater Boston •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We had a delightful meal at Tresca. The space is open, not elbow to elbow and you can actually have a conversation! Food is fresh, honest and flavorful, with new and classic dishes to suit everyone. But the standout is the excellent and attentive service; what a great team and the owner is there making sure all goes smoothly. We are local and have eaten many times in the North End and Tresca is like being with family. Bravo!
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TrescaPrice: Expensive• Italian• North End
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4.7
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rachael
Greater Boston •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
INCREDIBLE food - fairly standard prices for higher end Boston dinner. Great service.
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The Fed at the Langham, BostonPrice: Expensive• Cocktail Bar• Financial District
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4.4
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cherylvip
Phoenix / Arizona •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 19, 2024
The experience was wonderful. Quiet, lovely restaurant. The waiter was very kind, knowledgeable and friendly. The food was out of this world!
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Villa FrancescaPrice: Expensive• Italian• North End
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4.4

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14 restaurants available nearby

1. Tresca

2. Grana at The Langham, Boston

3. Villa Francesca

4. The Fed at the Langham, Boston

5. Rowes Wharf Sea Grille

6. Dali

7. Prairie Fire

8. The Helmand Restaurant

9. M.J. O'Connors Park Plaza

10. Five Horses Tavern - Davis Square

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