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Contessa - Boston, Boston, MA

Contessa - Boston

4.7
4.7
118 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 58 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Lively
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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  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:30 am–10:30 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None

What 118 people are saying

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.2Value

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Review summary

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Contessa in Boston offers a spectacular dining experience with "stunning ambiance," exceptional cuisine, and "breathtaking views" from its rooftop location. Guests rave about the "amazing food" and attentive service, praising the "wonderful waitstaff" and "perfect atmosphere" for any special occasion. A must-visit for a memorable meal!

118 Reviews
  1. Ed VIP

    Greater Boston39 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on February 25, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Our waiter rushed us. My girlfriend's scallops were overcooked, and my portion of branding felt small. Potatoes excellent. Your prices of wine by the bottle are ridiculously high and shaneful. Doubt I'll return.

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  2. Ryan

    Greater Boston9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Came here for our anniversary dinner and had a wonderful time. Always love to come here for special occasions.

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  3. Francis

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What made our experience at Contessa extraordinary was our waiter (Javier)!!!! He was not only helpful with the menu but was very attentive to our needs with welcoming responses.This kind of attention is not the norm in today’s restaurant environment. It would be wise to have Javier train all of the staff at Contessa!!! Thanks Javier for a wonderful experience. We will be back. Frank Rich

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  4. Shanicia VIP

    Washington DC7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I was disappointed that only the brunch menu was available and the server was rushing us to place our order and it took a long time for us to get our food.

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  5. Ron

    Greater Boston8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have heard about Contessa for well over a year and finally got there. It was worth the wait. Ride to the 17th floor of the Newbury and enter another world - one of tastefully sumptuous ambience with superb "welcome to Contessa" service and food to die for. The view is amazing, especially from the tables for two along the windows, but make no mistake, this is not a view restaurant. A little pricey, but fair value, and the food is so delicious that we were sorry when each course came to an end. Parking is a challenge (other than an expensive valet option) but in good weather, nearby garages are less than a 10 minute walk. Give it a try! We are sorry we waited so long to get here.

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  6. Adriana VIP

    Washington DC2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The drinks were good but the food was definitely a miss .

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  7. Jessica VIP

    Las Vegas6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great brunch experience! Super cute atmosphere.

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  8. Jackii

    Chicago4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had an amazing time! Restaurant is beautiful, drinks were great.

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  9. Robert

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Top notch! It was a fantastic night with amazing views, food and service.

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  10. britany

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    10’s across the board. Went at night so didn’t get to see the view but I will most definitely be back for brunch. Staff went above and beyond to make sure our nights were perfect.

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Contessa - Boston is rated 4.7 stars by 118 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
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1 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02116

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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:30 am–10:30 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
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