This Valentine’s Day, Boston’s best chefs and restaurants are planning all sorts of fun for lovebirds. Flowers and chocolates are all well and good, but how about treating your sweetie to a truly romantic evening of culinary delights? Scroll down to see what they’ve got in store for you and the object of your affection.
Take a trip to the 'burbs to enjoy a refined and romantic evening at 80 Thoreau in Concord. Expect a delectable assortment of dishes from Chef Carolyn Johnson on the evening's three-course tasting menu. Pick a glass of old world wine or a craft cocktail to accompany your meal - and the right dinner companion, of course - for the perfect Valentine's Day.
Availability: 5:30-10:45pm
Price: $70 per person
80 Thoreau Street
Concord, MA 01742
978-318-0008
A la Carte specials are the order of the day at Abby Park. The Milton restaurant will be rolling out swoon-inducing specials for your celebratory night out. You and your sweetie can snack on lettuce cups or nibble on lamb lollipops to start; tuck in to seared scallops or Statler chicken. See what's in store on the menu below.
Availability: 5:00-10:00pm
Price: A la Carte
550 Adams Street
Milton, MA 02186
617-696-8700
Celebrate your love in the heart of Harvard Square. Chef Michael Scelfo and his team will be offering their regular menu as well as some especially decadent a la carte specials (think: seared foie gras, Wagyu Kobe and venison raviolo).
Availability: 5:00-10:00pm
Price: A la Carte
40 Brattle Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
617-864-2100
Order a la carte or share four decadent courses-designed-for-two at Alta Strada. Michael Schlow's Wellesley spot covers all the delicious bases for a tasty and romantic Valentine's Day celebration.
Availability: 5:30-10:00pm
Price: A la Carte; $70 per person
92 Central Street
Wellesley, MA 02482
781-237-6100
Take your sweetie on a little mini trip to Paris by way of Aquitaine Bar á Vin Bistrot. The South End bistro will be serving their regular menu as well as over-the-top a la carte goodies (think: like seared foie gras, lobster thermidor nouvelle and bone marrow crusted-ribeye) for the quintessential date night.
Availability: 5:00-10:00pm
Price: A la Carte
569 Tremont Street
Boston, MA 02118
617-424-8577
Dedham-based lovebirds can skip the trip to the city and celebrate at Aquitaine's Legacy Place outpost. The suburban spot will be serving its regular menu and an array of festive French specials like oyster and celeriac bisque, and grass-fed New York strip.
950 Providence Highway
Dedham, MA 02026
781-471-5212
Relationships are complicated but pizza can make everything better. You’ll feel right at home at one of the Area Four outposts - as long as you choose wisely. The original Cambridge location will be throwing an anti-Valentine's Day party, while the Boston spot will be welcoming couples for a lovey dovey a la carte dinner. Whatever your status, there’s an Area Four (and a pizza) for you.
Availability: 4:00-11:00pm
Price: A la Carte
264 East Berkeley Street
Boston, MA 02118
857-317-4805
Relationships are complicated but pizza can make everything better. You’ll feel right at home at one of the Area Four outposts - as long as you choose wisely. The original Cambridge location will be throwing an anti-Valentine's Day party, while the Boston spot will be welcoming couples for a lovey dovey a la carte dinner. Whatever your status, there’s an Area Four (and a pizza) for you.
Availability: 5:00-10:00pm
Price: A la Carte
500 Technology Square
Cambridge, MA 02139
617-758-4444
Treat your loved one to a romantic evening at the Royal Sonesta, where the V-Day festivities include a decadent four-course dinner, champagne toast and love songs from local crooner, Rich DiMare. Start the night with specialty sips before sitting down to a meal of mushroom crusted filet, white truffle risotto and a chocolate tasting for two worthy of royalty.
Availability: 7:00-10:00pm
Price: $125 per person
40 Edwin Land Boulevard
Cambridge, MA 02142
617-806-4122
Book a table at Artistry on the Green to dig in to Stacy Cogswell's decadent three-course holiday menu. The cozy restaurant in Lexington will also be serving Valentine's Day specials for breakfast and lunch and adding a la carte specials to the dinner offerings on February 8th, 9th and 13th (so you have plenty of chances to get it right).
Availability: 5:30-9:00pm
Price: $75 per person
2027 Massachusetts Avenue
Lexington, MA 02421
781-301-6655
Fans of good food and live music will want to book a table at B3, also known as Back Bay Beats. The Mass Ave restaurant, nestled right in the midst of Berklee's urban campus, is serving a four-course prix fixe with a side of live jazz from singer Marie Goetzinger, who'll be taking the stage at 6:30 & 8:00pm. Book your table accordingly.
Availability: 5:00-10:00pm
Price: $65 per person
160 Massachusetts Avenue
Boston, MA 02115
617-997-0211
Romance blossoms at Bambara this Valentine's Day, thanks to chef David Bazirgan and team. The kitchen will be supplementing their a la carte offerings with specials - red beet salad, crispy porchetta, local scallops and more - for you and your sweetheart.
Availability: 5:30-10:00pm
Price: A la carte
25 Edwin H Land Boulevard
Cambridge, MA 02141
617-868-4444
Sure, there are plenty of fish in the sea but if you've found the one you want to spend Valentine's Day with, take him or her to B&G Oysters. The South End seafood mecca will be serving its whole a la carte menu so you can choose from all the fishes (and shellfishes, too).
Availability: 5:00-11:00pm
Price: A la Carte
550 Tremont Street
Boston, MA 02116
617-423-0550
If your bae's a little bit of a Francophile, treat 'em to dinner at Bar Boulud for Valentine's Day. The Mandarin Oriental's signature restaurant will be serving a three-course prix fixe (with optional wine pairing) that'll transport you right to the City of Light (without the jet lag or the steep price tag).
Availability: 5:30-10:00pm
Price: $95 per person; $145 per person with optional wine pairing
776 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02199
617-535-8800
It's business as usual in the dining room at Bar Mezzana but it's a different story in the bar & lounge where the team is welcoming guest bartender Matthew Rose (from Watson & the Shark - a pop-up tiki bar at Shore & Main) and Maggie Campbell (head distiller at Privateer Rum) for "An Evening of Love & Tiki" in partnership with Futures Without Violence to donate money locally to organizations working to end violence against women and girls. Book a Table or belly up to the bar - and everybody wins!
Availability: 5:00-10:00pm
Price: A la Carte
360 Harrison Avenue
Boston, MA 02118
617-530-1770
Book a table for two at Bastille Kitchen to enjoy an exclusive four-course menu of French fare (the most romantic kind, so they say), sommelier selected wines (or mixologist-made cocktails, if you choose), a sweet treat take-away and a long stem rose . Slip down to the Chalet for an apres-dinner drink and tunes from guest DJ Liz Ladoux.
Availability: 5:00-10:00pm
Price: $75 person
49 Melcher Street
Boston, MA 02210
617-556-8000
Indulge in decadent Italian food during your intimate four-course meal while enjoying Ornellaia's premier wines. The chic Cambridge spot in the Charles Hotel also has a special lover's cocktail to order that evening.
Availability: 5:00pm-10:00 pm
Price: $85 per person; $135 with wine pairing
1 Bennett Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
617-661-5050
Enjoy an unforgettable evening at Bergamot. where chef Keith Pooler has put together a five-course prix fixe meal meant to evoke a culinary tour of the Mediterranean. Dishes include olive tapenade from Spain, ravioli from Italy, mhammara served with top roast of lamb from the Middle East.
Availability: 5:00-10:00pm
Price: $85 per person; $130 per person with paired wines
118 Beacon Street
Somerville, MA 02143
617-576-7700
Chef Alex Saenz will be serving the regular menu at BISq with a couple a la carte specials designed for dinner duos. Book a table and order the dry aged rib eye or duck for two - sharing is caring, after all.
Availability: 5:00-10:00pm
Price: A la Carte
1071 Cambridge Street
Cambridge, MA 02139
617-714-3693
Chef Josue Louis will be offering an all-star four course, multi-choice menu with suggested wine pairings, and added little enhancements like a tasty amuse to start and an optional chef's course. Add elegant service and lovely views of the Boston Public Garden and you've got yourself a delightful Valentine's Day for you and your beloved.
Availability: 5:00-10:00pm
Price: $105 per person; $170 with optional wine pairing
272 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02116
617-426-7878
Get cozy over Ming Tsai's east-meets-west Valentine's Day menu at Blue Dragon. The four-course prix fixe (priced per couple) offers all the flavorful fare you'd expect from this award winning chef and his Fort Point team.
Availability: 5:00-11:30pm
Price: $100 per couple
324 A Street
Boston, MA 02210
617-338-8585
Be sure to book a table (reservations are required) at BOKX 109. Chef Chris Friend has created the perfect four course meal for you and your significant other. They've even gone through the trouble of pre-selecting wines to perfectly complement your meal for your dining and drinking pleasure.
Availability: 5:00-10:00pm
Price: $75 per person; $100 with wine pairing
399 Grove Street
Newton, MA 02462
617-454-3399
Settle in with that special someone for a luxurious V-Day at Bond. The Langham hotel's resident restaurant has a three-course prix fixe for dining duos, available in addition to their a la carte bar menu.
Availability: 5:00-9:30pm
Price: $75 per person; a la carte
250 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
617-956-8765
Bondir is all booked up on the day itself but they're celebrating Valentine's Day all week long. Jason Bond's diminutive Cambridge restaurant, with its cozy vibe and flickering fireplace, is on every Most Romantic list so think outside the reservation book and take your sweetie out on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday or Saturday for a five-course menu showcasing the very best seasonal ingredients from New England.
Availability: 5:00-10:00pm
Price: $85 per person; $133 with optional wine pairing
279A Broadway
Cambridge, MA 02139
617-661-0009
Head down to the Financial District for a three-course Valentine's Day dinner at Bostonia Public House. You can chill out and warm up over oysters rockefeller, scallop cassoulet and bourbon-glazed sweet potato doughnuts before you brave the elements again.
Availability: 11:30-2:00am
Price: $65 per person
131 State Street
Boston, MA 02110
617-948-9800
Wine and dine your Valentine (emphasis on the wine) at Branch Line. The Watertown restaurant will be serving an a la carte menu, and Wine Director Charlie Gaeta has outdone himself, pulling together a vast collection of bottles under $50, as well as a great selection of half bottle options so you can enjoy your night, without breaking the bank. Try the sparkling wine for a classic drink, or the romantic beaujolais wines from St. Amour.
Availability: 4:30-10:00pm
Price: A la Carte
321 Arsenal Street
Watertown, MA 02472
617-420-1900
Treat yourself mid-week to dinner in Back Bay (add roses, chocolate, or a bottle of champagne to upgrade your reservation and impress your date). Then, make it an overnight stay with a "P.S. I Love You" package at The Colonnade Boston Hotel.
Availability: 5:00-11:00pm
Price: $95 prix fixe; A la carte
120 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA 02116
617-425-3240
Valentine’s Day falls on a Free Wednesday at the MFA so you can add some art and some culture to your Valentine's Day celebration. You can stroll through the galleries or enjoy a screening of The Princess Bride (7:30pm - $9 for MFA members and $11 for nonmembers) but be sure to book a table at Bravo for an elegant meal inspired by the current Murakami exhibition.
Availability: 4-00-10:00pm
Price: A la Carte
465 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA 02115
617-369-3474
Indulge your beloved at the Four Seasons' Bristol Restaurant & Bar. The elegant Back Bay lounge, which looks out over the Public Garden, will be serving their regular menu as well as a few a la carte Valentine's Day specials, like the Chateubriand for two or the shareable Dark Chocolate Truffle Cake.
Availability: 5:00-10:00pm
Price: $95 per person
200 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02116
617-351-2037
Husband and wife team Bronwyn and Tim Weichmann invite sweethearts to celebrate with them in Somerville this Valentine's Day. They'll be serving a three-course tasting menu full of the Eastern European fare for which they've become known.
Availability: 5:30-10:30pm
Price: $45 per person; $65 with paired wine or beer
255 Washington Street
Somerville, MA 02143
617-776-9900
If your main squeeze is a carnivore, celebrate Valentine's Day over prime cuts at The Butcher Shop. They'll be serving their regular, meaty menu throughout the evening alongside some shareable specials like a beef tenderloin for two.
Availability: 5:00-10:00pm
Price: A la carte
552 Tremont Street
Boston, MA 02118
617-423-4800
Start the V-Day courting early with a little help from Cafe Fleuri. The Langham Hotel is adding an even sweeter touch to their weekend buffets — Saturday Chocolate Bar and Sunday City Brunch on February 10th and 11th — for lovebirds who just can't wait till Wednesday.
Availability: Seatings at 11:00am, 11:30am, 1:00pm, and 1:30pm
Price: Saturday Chocolate Bar: $45 per adult, $35 per child aged 5-12; Sunday City Brunch: $75 per adult, $45 per child aged 5-12
250 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
617-451-1900
Fans of Italian wood-fired eats won't be disappointed at Capo. The West Broadway spot will be serving both its regular menu and a hearty four-course prix fixe for two. Book a table (insider tip: think outside the 6:00-7:30 range for prime tables) and toast to amore.
Availability: 5:00-10:00pm
Price: A la Carte
443 W Broadway
Boston, MA 02127
617-993-8080
Whether your dining style is casual or fine, Catalyst has the menu for every couple. Their regular dinner menu is available, along with Valentine's Day specials for those who wish to partake.
Availability: 5:00-10:00pm
Price: A la Carte with specials
300 Technology Square
Cambridge, MA 02139
617-576-3000
Bring your beloved to Central Bistro for a hearty, three-course menu of French-leaning fare. Chef Wilder Gomez & Co. will make sure you feel right at home in their Downtown Crossing restaurant with comforting dishes like crab cakes, bacon-wrapped filet and caramel Belgian waffles.
Availability: 5:00-10:00pm
Price: $50 per person; $75 with wines
101 Arch Street
Boston, MA 02110
617-737-1777
Whisk your beloved away to Westwood, where chef Steven LaCount and team are setting the table with a three-course prix fixe. Dishes include gingered crab bisque, herb-crusted rack of lamb, and a dessert tasting to satisfy your V-Day cravings.
Availability: 5:30-9:00pm
Price: $85 per person
569 High Street
Westwood, MA 02090
781-461-8118
Chef Steve Zimei’s has crafted an exclusive three-course prix fixe for lovebirds, available in addition to the a la carte menu from February 9th-17th. Book a table at Chopps American Bar & Grill for dinner or go all out and treat your sweetheart to the Romance Package, which features overnight accommodations for two, dinner, and breakfast and a $50 gift card to Longs Jewelers to pick up something special. You'll even get bottle of champagne hand-delivered to their room to sip and savor and toast to each other.
Availability: 5:00-10:00pm February 9th–Tuesday, February 17th
Price: Dinner: $52 per person; Romance Package: call for price info
1 Burlington Mall Road
Burlington, MA 01803
781-221-6643
Treat your sweet to Italian specialties, courtesy of Cinquecento. For Valentine's Day, the restaurant is plating additions to the a la carte dinner menu.
Availability: 5:00-10:00pm
Price: A la carte
500 Harrison Avenue
Boston, MA 02118
617-338-9500
Leave your Valentine's Day fate (the dinner part, at least) in the hands of Daniel Kenney at Clink. He'll be serving a four-course prix fixe full of swoon-inducing goodies like champagne-poached crab, seared Long Island duck breast and a decadent salted caramel and dark chocolate tart.
Availability: 5:00-10:00pm
Price: $85 per person
215 Charles Street
Boston, MA 02114
617-224-4004
Chef Brian Rae and his team will be rolling out a four-course menu full of all sorts of Coppa-ish deliciousness, including vitello tonnato, n'duja toast and campanelle con acciuga. See the whole menu for all your options and book your table via email asap.
Availability: 5:00-11:00pm
Price: $70 per person; $100 per person with optional wine pairing
253 Shawmut Avenue
Boston, MA 02118
617-391-0902
Pamper your valentine with a culinary journey courtesy of Da Vinci's Chef Peppino. The four-course prix fixe includes shareable dishes as well as individual plates to keep all to yourself.
Availability: 5:00-10:00pm
Price: $95 per person
162 Columbus Avenue
Boston, MA 02116
617-350-0007
Dante restaurant does Valentine's Week—the kitchen team spreads the love from Tuesday the 13th through Sunday the 18th with romantical add-ons to their a la carte menu. Gnocchi with caviar and cocktails like the bubbly Honey Bunny (with Creole Shrub, honey and pomegranate) keep the affection strong for a full six days.
Availability: 5:00-10:00pm
Price: A la carte
40 Edwin H. Land Boulevard
Cambridge, MA 02142
617-497-4200
Make the most of your amore. Davio's Boston leads up to Valentine's Day with a three-course Celebration prix fixe (lobster ravioli, beef short ribs and more) in addition to their regular offerings on Friday the 9th through Tuesday the 13th. For the 14th, they're rolling out the red carpet with an exclusively available three-course menu, packed with luxurious dishes.
Availability: February 9th through 13th, 5:00-10:00pm; February 14th, 5:00-11:00pm
Price: Valentine's Celebration, $75 per person; Valentine's Day dinner, $95 per person
75 Arlington Street
Boston, MA 02116
617-357-4810
Bring your beloved to Braintree, where the Davio's chefs are showering guests with decadent dishes. In addition to their usual offerings, they've whipped up a three-course prix fixe (with oysters, filet mignon, truffle potatoes and then some) to be had Friday, the 9th through Wednesday, the 14th.
Availability: February 9th through 14th, 5:00-10:00pm
Price: $75 per person; a la carte
250 Granite Street
Braintree, MA 02184
781-843-4810
Couples have six chances to indulge at the Chestnut Hill Davio's. From February 9th through February 14th, the chefs have a three-course prix fixe menu with pan-seared scallops, filet mignon and more, on offer alongside the regular a la carte dishes.
Availability: February 9th through 14th, 5:00-10:00pm
Price: $75 per person; a la carte
55 Boylston Street
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
617-738-4810
Feel the love in Foxborough. The suburban Davio's spot is serving up a three-course prix fixe from Friday, the 9th through V-Day itself. Dishes like spinach pappardelle with truffle cream and beef tenderloin with Maine lobster are at the ready for romantic pairs.
Availability: February 10th through 14th, 5:00-10:00pm
Price: $75 per person; a la carte
Patriot Place
Foxborough, MA 02035
508-339-4810
February 9th through 14th, the Lynnfield Davio's offers up a three-course menu primed for lovers. Luxe ingredients like black truffles and Maine lobster dot the prix fixe line-up, available alongside the usual fare.
Availability: February 9th through 14th, 5:00-10:00pm
Price: $75 per person; a la carte
1250 Market Street
Lynnfield, MA 01940
781-944-4810
If romance is all Greek to you, get yourself (and your sweetie) to Park Square for an amazing four-couse prix fixe at Doretta Taverna. Chef Brendan Pelley and company set the mood with complimentary bubbly but you'll fall head-over-heels for the whole menu, which includes specialties like shrimp kataifi, 100 layer spanakopita and mushroom moussaka.
Availability: 5:00-10:00pm
Price: $75 per person
79 Park Plaza
Boston, MA 02116
617-422-0008
Looking to get lei'd? Drink in Fort Point invites you and your Honolulu honey to embrace the island vibes with V-Day tiki festivities. There'll be a la carte cocktails and themed treats to have you feeling the tropical heat.
Availability: 4:00pm-12:00am
Price: A la carte
348 Congress Street
Boston, MA 02210
617-695-1806
Start with fresh oysters or scallop ceviche at this Kenmore Square staple, before venturing into the main courses of bone-in ribeye or seared Maine salmon. End the meal with butterscotch bread pudding served with praline ice cream & salted caramel for a sweet note.
Availability: 5:00-11:00pm
Price: A la Carte
528 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02215
617-532-9100
Empire Restaurant & Lounge welcomes Bostonians to their swanky Seaport spot for Asian-inspired bites, fresh sushi specials, and inventive cocktails. Friends, lovers and anything in-between can spend their evening indulging in all sorts of a la carte specials and fanciful cocktails from chef Kevin Long and his crew.
Availability: 5:00-11:00pm
Price: A la Carte
1 Marina Park Drive
Boston, MA 02210
617-295-0001
What's chef Peter McCarthy's secret Valentine's Day ingredient? Love. Well. And a whole lot of other things. He'll be serving a whole four-course "Here's the Love" menu at EVOO so you can sit down to dinner with your sweetie. They'll even pick the wine pairings so you can focus on the food and the warm fuzzy feelings.
Availability: 5:00-10:00pm
Price: $65 per person; $95 paired with wine
350 Third Street
Cambridge, MA 02143
617-661-3866
Find your way down to Fin Point in the Financial District for Valentine's Day dinner. The elegant restaurant on the ground floor of the Downtown Boston Hilton is serving a three-course prix fixe throughout the evening.
Availability: 4:00-11:00pm
Price: Prix Fixe: $69 per person; A la Carte Specials
89 Broad Street
Boston, MA 02110
617-348-1234
Take your pick between either of the two Five Horse Taverns - South End or Somerville - to enjoy lovely a la carte specials like lobster ravioli, crispy duck breast and red velvet cake, available in addition to the regular menu of classic American comfort food.
Availability: 5:00-10:00pm
Price: A la Carte
400 Highland Avenue
Somerville, MA 02155
617-764-1655
Take your pick between either of the two Five Horse Taverns - South End or Somerville - to enjoy lovely a la carte specials like lobster ravioli, crispy duck breast and red velvet cake, available in addition to the regular menu of classic American comfort food.
Availability: 5:00-10:00pm
Price: A la Carte
535 Columbus Avenue
Boston, 02118
617-936-3930
Cozy up with your one-and-only at Forage this Valentine's Day. The Cambridge spot has put together a prix fixe menu of three sumptuous courses (with optional wine pairings) to make the most of the ultimate date night.
Availability: 5:30-10:00pm
Price: $75 per person; $105 per person with wine pairings
5 Craigie Circle
Cambridge, MA 02138
617-576-5444
Take a tableside trip to Paris, thanks to Valentine's dinner at Gaslight. The brasserie adds to their usual French offerings with special holiday dishes to up the romantic ante for you and your significant other.
Availability: 5:00-10:00pm
Price: A la carte
560 Harrison Avenue
Boston, MA 02118
617-422-0224
Savor the flavors of the season (and an added dash of romance) with the regular menu and a la carte specials from Chef de Cuisine Steven Morlino and the team at Gaslight Lynnfield.
Availability: 4:00-10:00pm
Price: A la Carte
1100 Market Street
Lynnfield, MA 01940
781-334-3433
Head to Harvard Square for dinner at Grafton Street. Chef Adam Olson is preparing special a la carte dishes alongside the pub's regular menu. Try the ahi tuna tartare starter and the pancetta-crusted shrimp & scallops for your main meal. Specialty cocktails will also be available, like the Winnie Copper made with cocchi americano rosa, aperol, prosecco rose and grapefruit. Romantic and refreshing!
Availability: 5:00-11:00pm
Price: A la Carte
1230 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02138
617-497-0400
Lovebirds are flocking to Littleton for dinner at Great Road Kitchen Oyster Bar & Grill. Chef Chris Frothingham will be adding a whole host of a la carte specials to the regular menu for a low key (yet delicious) celebration.
Availability: 5:00-9:00pm
Price: A la Carte
812 Constitution Avenue
Littleton, MA 01460
978-952-7333
With its centrally-located spot on the corner of Berkeley and Stuart Streets, and an a la carte menu of carnivore-friendly eats (not to mention their boozy hot chocolate flight) Grill 23 is an ideal destination for meat-loving Valentines.
Availability: 5:30-10:30pm
Price: A la Carte
161 Berkeley Street
Boston, MA 02116
617-542-2255
You'll get to choose from all your favorite dishes at Grotto, where they're offering their full a la carte menu. The cozy, subterranean spot on Beacon Hill is the perfect spot for a low key Valentine's Day.
Availability: 5:00-10:00pm
Price: A la Carte
37 Bowdoin Street
Boston, MA 02114
617-227-3434
Get all romantical at Harvest. The beloved Harvard Square stalwart will be offering a three-course prix fixe full of swoon-worthy seasonal dishes including soft egg ravioli, Scituate scallops and desserts worth saving room for (like chocolate decadence and toffee cake).
Availability: $75 prix fixe; $105 with paired wines
Price: 5:30-10:00pm
44 Brattle Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
617-868-2255
Plan a stop at The Hawthorne into your Valentine's Day outing to up the ante on your romantical festivities. The comfortable, cocktail mecca, right in the heart of Kenmore Square, will be serving specialty made craft cocktails, like the Honeymoon made with Laird’s Bonded Apple Brandy, fresh lemon juice, Senior Dry Curacao and Benedictine, or the Gladstone made with Absolut Elyx, pineapple, lemon and cacao.
Availability: 4:00-1:00am
Price: A la Carte
500A Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02115
617-532-9150
Cupid is calling from The Hourly, where your date night can start out with all manner of oysters (you know what they say) before segueing into an a la carte dinner of decadent eats. Choose from options like gnocchi, braised veal, and fontina fondue; baked stuffed lobster and grilled sirloin steak, and chocolate fondant cake, served with cherry mascarpone ice cream and milk chocolate crème anglaise.
Availability: 4:00-11:00pm
Price: A la Carte
15 Dunster Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
617-765-2342
Busy on Valentine's Day but still want to celebrate with your love? Join il Casale in Lexington anytime February 13 through 18 for a special a la carte menu. Order polpette (three traditional pork and beef meatballs) or mozzarella di bufala (served with confit cherry tomato and peppers), and sip on specialty drinks served by the bar team.
Availability: 5:00-9:30pm
Price: A la Carte
1727 Massachusetts Avenue
Lexington, MA 02420
781-538-5846
It's a week of love! Celebrate from February 13 through February 18 with unique Italian dishes like gnocchi sardi, arancini, and buffalo mozzarella. Craft cocktails fittingly titled the "Honey Bunny" and the "Lover's Quarrel" are available as well.
Availability: 5:00-9:30pm
Price: A la Carte
50 Leonard Street
Belmont, MA 02478
617-209-4942
Il Pesce pays tribute to the most famous love story of all time — Romeo & Juliet — as it transforms into the Italian city of Verona where the duo met. Their special a la carte menu features seafood along with a premium wine selection and dessert menu.
Availability: 5:00-10:00pm
800 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02199
617-412-4000
Dorchester lovebirds can stay close to home at the Industry on Adams. The stylish restaurant is offering a three-course menu of classic fare (think: tomato soups, flat iron steak and fallen chocolate souffle) for Valentine's Day diners.
Availability: 5:00-10:00pm
Price: $50 per person
750 Adams Street
Dorchester, MA 02122
617-297-9010
They're getting kind of cheeky at Island Creek Oyster Bar, where the menu's undergone a mini v-day make-over. Choose from sections like "Foreplay" "Breakfast in Bed" and "The Maine Event" on the a la carte menu to create your ideal, romantical meal. There's even a Lady & the Tramp spaghetti with shrimp and pork meatballs to add a little whimsy to the festivities.
Availability: 4:00-11:00pm
Price: A la Carte
500 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02215
617-532-5300
Chef Jeremy Sewall has prepared an array of tasty specials for diners at Island Creek Oyster Bar - Maine lobster spaghetti with foie gras and black truffles, crispy oyster, blue crab stuffed baked lobster and more await at the Burlington outpost of this seafood mecca. Guests will also get a certificate for a free gel manicure at nearby Mane and Mani Salon for some extra pampering.
Availability: 5:00-10:00pm
Price: A la Carte
300 District Avenue
Burlington, MA 01803
781-761-6500
Up the ante with flowers and bubbles at la Casa de Pedro. The Seaport's go-to for Latin American fare will be serving its regular a la carte menu throughout the evening but book a table ahead of time and you can have roses and cava waiting for your significant other - just ask about the different packages when you're making your reservation.
Availability: 4:00-9:30pm
Price: A la Carte
505 Congress Street
Boston, MA 02210
617-737-2272
Les Zygomates presents la vie en rose this Valentine's Day with a Frenchified three-course prix fixe. Pan-roasted duck breast, Parisian gnocchi and creme brulee all make an appearance on the dinner menu, which is accompanied by a la carte raw bar offerings and live jazz music. Opt for the add-on wine pairings for an even more amorous evening.
Availability: 5:30-10:45pm
Price: $80 per person, plus $40 for wine pairings
129 South Street
Boston, MA 02111
617-542-5108
L'Espalier has wined and dined their fair share of valentines since they opened forty years ago Leave your celebration in the hands of their expert team. They'll be offering a seven-course prix fixe during dinner hours as well as a five-course prix fixe for midday diners. Take your pick between the two to enjoy a romantic meal at whatever time suits you and your boo.
Availability: Lunch: 11:30am to 2:00pm; Dinner: 5:30-10:00pm
Price: Lunch: $95 per person, $155 with wines; Dinner: $200, $290 with wines
774 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02199
617-262-3023
Spend Valentine's Day in Southie - the Lincoln Tavern team, led by Nick Dixon, is keeping it pretty chill, offering his regular menu enhanced by some delightful and tasty a la carte specials like duck a l'orange dumplings and lobster scampi. Save room for s'mores doughnuts and red velvet berry cobbler.
Availability: 5:00-10:00pm
Price: A la Carte
425 W Broadway
Boston, MA 02127
617-765-8636
Try something new for Valentine's Day - the recently-reinvented (and renamed) L&K in Needham has a new chef and a fabulous four-course menu for the biggest date night of the year.
Availability: 5:00-10:00pm
Price: $75 per couple
30 Dedham Avenue
Needham, MA 02492
781-444-1792
Leave the cooking to the experts at Lucca Back Bay and spend the evening focused on the object of your affection instead. Chef Anthony Mazzotta has mapped out a three-course prix fixe for holiday diners and the restaurant's stylish and cozy bar will be open into the wee hours if you need a nightcap.
Availability: 5:00-10:30pm
Price: $75 per person
116 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA 02116
617-247-2400
Avoid the crowds and head to Newton for an intimate, candlelit evening at Lumiere. Treat your significant other to a memorable, three-course prix fixe. Specials will include seasonal dishes such as fresh, Maine diver scallops to start, savory 6 oz. prime tenderloin and the refreshing Prosecco sorbet or the decadent dark chocolate mousse to round off the hearty holiday meal.
Availability: 5:00-9:00pm
Price: $75 prix fixe; $105 with wine pairing
1293 Washington Street
Newton, MA 02465
617-244-9199
This Charlestown tapas spot is hosting a night to remember with flamenco & belly dancing as well as a four-course dinner of Spanish and Moroccan cuisine.
Availability: 5:00-10:00 pm
Price: $69 per person
83 Main Street
Charlestown, MA 02129
617-242-6009
The Marliave keeps it simple for Valentine's Day serving their resgular a la carte menu - in its entirety - so you can enjoy all your favorites while still feeling festive.
Availability: 11:00am-10:00pm
Price: A la Carte
10 Bosworth Street
Boston, MA 02108
617-422-0004
Bring that special someone to the South End for a la carte goodies at Masa. They'll be serving their regular menu alongside specials like grilled peach and strawberry salad, short rib empanadas, chili relleno and chimichangas for dessert.
Availability: 5:00-10:00pm
Price: A la Carte
439 Tremont Street
Boston, MA 02116
617-338-8884
Who says Valentine's Day celebrations only happen on February 14th? Menton is offering a three-course and five-course lunch menu the entire week (February 12-16), and a special seven-course tasting menu on Wednesday evening with King Crab and ribeye.
Availability: 2/12-2/16 11:30am-1:30 pm; 2/14 5:00-10:00 pm
Price: Lunch: 3 courses, $45; 5 courses $75, A La Carte Dinner: $250 prix fixe; $345 with wine pairing
354 Congress Street
Boston, MA 02210
617-737-0099
Enjoy a low key (yet also delicious) Valentine's Day at The Merchant. The Downtown Crossing restaurant, right in the heart of the city, is serving a bounty of a la carte specials in addition to their regular menu so you'll certainly find something that suits you - it's a sure thing.
Availability: 5:00-10:00pm
Price: A la Carte
60 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
617-482-6060
Met Back Bay channels its inner Italian American with an a la carte, Lady and the Tramp themed menu. Lovebirds can start with shared apps, before digging in to heaping plates of pasta. Just be sure to save room for dessert - cannoli, courtesy of Chef Davis Daniels and his team.
Availability: 5:00-10:00pm
Price: A la Carte
279 Dartmouth Street
Boston, MA 02116
617-267-0451
Treat that special someone to a romantic evening of thoughtfully prepared, regional Italian fare at Mida. Chef-owner Douglass Williams will be serving a four-course menu with an optional wine pairing as well as a few additional supplements for folks who are looking for a little extra luxury.
Availability: 5:00-11:00pm
Price: $57 per person; $91 per person with wine pairings
782 Tremont Street
Boston, MA 02118
617-936-3490
Miel's three-course Valentine's Day menu covers all the bases so whatever you're craving you'll find something to suit your mood. There's seafood and steak and, of course, a little something sweet to cap off your night. Go for the optional drink pairing so you can relax and enjoy some QT with your favorite person.
Availability: 4:30-10:00pm
Price: $80 prix fixe; $115 per person with drink pairing
510 Atlantic Avenue
Boston, MA 02210
617-217-5151
Take your sweetheart into Inman Square for dinner at Moona. The Eastern Mediterranean spot is serving a four-course prix fixe so you can toast to your love with a glass of rosé and a plate of oysters, and then enjoy an arugula & feta salad course followed by dry-aged steak with asparagus and whipped potatoes. Save room for dessert — their chocolate truffle trio is not to be missed.
Availability: $59 prix fixe with a cava rosé toast; A la Carte specials
Price: 5:00-10:00pm
243 Hampshire Street
Cambridge, MA 02139
617-945-7448
Carolyn Johnson's planning quite the Valentine's Day feast at her new seafood-focused spot in Back Bay. If your beloved's a big fan of fishes, save your seats and sit down to a five-course dinner that highlights tuna tartare, oysters and scallops. Land lovers aren't left out in the cold: there are meaty dishes like guinea hen and lamb to choose from, too.
Availability: 5:30-10:00pm
Price: $125 per person
304 Stuart Street
Boston, MA 02116
617-917-5193
Grab your boo and head to Mooo—over in Beacon Hill, the modern steakhouse is taking reservations for their usual a la carte menu, showcasing ribeye and raw bar offerings, among other dinner delicacies.
Availability: 5:30-10:00pm
Price: a la carte
15 Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02108
617-670-2515
Wine and dine your Valentine at No. 9 Park. Barbara Lynch's flagship restaurant is going all out with a luxurious, six-course tasting menu, which can (if you so choose) be paired with sommelier-selected wines.
Availability: 5:00-10:30pm
Price: $215 per person; $340 per person with wine
9 Park Street
Boston, MA 02108
617-742-9991
Milton diners can enjoy an array of a la carte specials from chef Tony DiRienzo and his staff. Available in addition to the regular menu, the holiday offerings include delicacies like fried oysters, beef tenderloin for two and white chocolate, raspberry mousse cake fr you and your Valentine.
Availability: 5:00-10:00pm
Price: A la Carte
556 Adams Street
Milton, MA 02186
617-696-8400
Love is in the air at Oak + Rowan, where the romance gets off to an early start. Whether you book a table on the preceding weekend (the 9th or 10th) to avoid the Valentine's Day crowds or celebrate on the day itself, you'll delight in Chef Justin Shoults’ luxurious four-course tasting menu (plus the choice of supplements) for $90 per person. If your sweetie's got a sweet tooth, book a table on the 14th and you'll go home with a complimentary box of Pastry Chef Brian Mercury’s signature truffles and macaroons.
Availability: 5:15-11:00pm
Price: $90 per person
319 A Street Fort Point
Boston, MA 02210
857-284-7742
Head Downtown for all you can eat and an epic six-course tasting menu from chef Benjamin Steigers. He and the PABU crew will wow you and your beloved with luxe goodies like binchõtan grilled a5 wagyu, and duck and foie gras croquette. Make a night of it and go for the optional beverage pairing.
Availability: 5:30-10:00pm
Price: $115 per person; $190 with beverage pairing
3 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
857-327-7228
PAGU is offering a four-course Chef’s Tasting Menu (and it's gluten-free!) with dishes like kale lollipops, tamari glazed short rib, and flourless chocolate cake.
Availability: 8:00am-10:00pm
Price: $50 per person; $73 with paired wines
310 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02139
617-945-9290
Harvard Square hotspot is offering their full menu along with Valentine's Day specials, including crab cakes, slow-roasted half duck, pan-seared scallops, and black forest cake. Best of all? There's free parking in the Harvard Square Parking Garage located above the restaurant.
Availability: 5:00pm-12:00am
Price: A la Carte
59 John F. Kennedy Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
617-491-9851
Cozy up to your boo by Parsnip's fireplace, and enjoy food, wine and romance. Lamb chops, seared tuna, and panna cotta are highlights from the four-course menu, but no matter what you choose, you can't go wrong at this Harvard Square fave.
Availability: 5:30-10:00pm
Price: $85 per person; $110 per person with wine pairings
91 Winthrop Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
617-714-3206
Treat your pasta-loving cutie pie to dinner at Pastoral and enjoy specials all the way from Puglia. Chef Todd Winer is treating diners to Spaghetti al Cartocchio - noodles boiled, sauced, wrapped in parchment paper and baked. They've hand selected some wines to accompany these elegant a la carte specials, which will be available just for the night.
Availability: 5:00-10:00pm
Price: A la Carte
345 Congress Street
Fort Point, Boston, MA 02210
617-345-0005
Enjoy a three course dinner overlooking the Boston Harbor and the city skyline from the dining room at Pier 6. The team at the Navy Yard restaurant is rolling out a four-course menu worthy of the occasion with treats like grilled stuffed calamari, and squash agnolotti with sage and brown butter.
Availability: 5:00-10:00pm
Price: $60 per person
1 8th Street
Charlestown, MA 02129
617-337-0054
Executive Chef Nick Deutmeyer and the team at Post 390 invite guests to enjoy the freshest fare from New England’s top farmers, fishermen and foragers this Valentine's Day. Book a table to indulge in an exclusive three-course prix fixe or choose from the a la carte menu of contemporary cuisine. Post 390 also sweetens the deal with 50% off half-bottles of champagne from Monday, February 12th to Sunday, February 18th.
Availability: 5:00-10:00pm
Price: $72 per person; $100 per person with wine
406 Stuart Street
Boston, MA 02116
617-399-0015
Precinct Kitchen + Bar's gluten-free friendly menu is available February 10th and again February 13th-17th. It's a la carte, so order whatever your heart desires - with options like baked cherry goat cheese with double smoked bacon, veal chop rossini, and local black cod with soba noodles, you can't go wrong.
Availability: 7:00-12:00am
Price: A la Carte
154 Berkeley Street
Boston, MA 02116
617-532-3827
Prix fixe perfection takes all the hassle out of your Valentine's Day planning - all you have to do is book a table at Puritan & Co. Chef Will Gilson & Co. have prepared an amazing array of romantic options for their four-course dinner menu, complete with optional wine pairings.
Availability: 5:30-10:00pm
Price: $75 per person
1166 Cambridge Street
Cambridge, MA 02139
617-615-6195
Equal parts rustic, refined and romantic, The Quarry welcomes Valentine's Day diners with a multi-course prix fixe. Book a table (maybe one by the fire if you're feeling especially romantical) and head for Hingham.
Availability: 4:00-9:30pm
Price: $65 per person;
415 Whiting Street
Hingham, MA 02043
781-340-7300
Keep it real at the ReelHouse this Valentine's Day. East Boston’s waterfront dining destination offers a special Valentine’s Day four-course menu with optional wine pairings as well as their regular a la carte offerings (for folks who aren't big into V-Day).
Availability: 5:00-10:00pm
Price: A la Carte; $60 per person; $80 with wine pairing
6 New Street
Boston, MA 02128
617-895-4075
Italian specialties are the order of the day at Ristorante Fiore. Spend a lovely evening in the North End, supping on all your favorite dishes from the a la carte menu.
Availability: 4:00-11:00pm
Price: A la Carte
250 Hanover Street
Boston, MA 02113
617-371-1176
Sweet or salty, whatever your mood this Valentine's Day, Rosebud has something that'll suit you - loaded chicken and waffles if you need comfort food; a funfetti cheesecake cupcake if you're celebrating; and the Candy Land Milkshake if you need a drink and ice cream in one fell swoop. Specials will be available in addition to the regular menu.
Availability: 5:00-11:00pm
Price: A la Carte
381 Summer St
Somerville, MA 02144
617-629-9500
Whether you're splitting a bottle with the one you love or drowning your sorrows with a pal, Row 34 has a wine with your name on it. The team at the Fort Point restaurant is serving up a special selection of 1/2 bottles of unusual red, white, and sparkling wines, which means you can find the perfect match(es) to accompany your a la carte, seafood-laden meal.
Availability: 5:00-10:00pm
Price: A la Carte
383 Congress Street
Fort Point, MA 02210
617-553-5900
Russell House Tavern's Chef Sebastian Navarrete and Bar Manager Joe Slavinski have put their heads together to create some lovely dinner specials and a couple of fabulous cocktails in honor of Valentine's Day. They'll all be available in addition to the regular menu at the Harvard Sq. mainstay.
Availability: 5:00-11:00pm
Price: A la Carte
14 JFK Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
617-500-3055
The Salty Pig brings back their popular Red Sauce Dinner Menu in honor of Valentine’s Day. Celebrate over a la carte classics like linguine and clams, spaghetti and meatballs and chicken parmesan – it’ll be like you’re in an authentic Italian trattoria (without the jet lag).
Availability: 5:00-10:00pm
Price: A la Carte
130 Dartmouth Street
Boston, MA 02116
617-536-6200
In addition to the lovely (and well-loved) regular menu at Scampo, chef-owner Lydia Shire and her team will be offering a variety of specials include luxe dishes like tuna and scallop crudo, grilled veal ribeye chop and flourless chocolate cake.
Availability: 5:00-10:00pm
Price: A la Carte
215 Charles Street
Boston, MA 02114
617-536-2100
The stakes are high for Valentine's Day dinner - leave nothing to chance and celebrate at Sorellina, where they'll be serving an a la carte menu of their award-winning Italian fare.
Availability: 5:30-10:00pm
Price: A la Carte
One Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA 02116
617-412-4600
Bring your beau to Sportello for Valentine's Day! They're offering a four-course feast for two in Fort Point that's perfect to split with your special someone.
Availability: 5:00-10:00 pm
Price: $85 prix fixe; $130 with wine pairing
348 Congress Street
Boston, MA 02210
617-737-1234
Four course of Venetian eats await at the South End's SRV. Co-Chefs Michael Lombardi and Kevin O'Donnell have pooled their collective talents on a four-course menu of cicchetti, piatti, grani and dolci.
Availability: 5:00-10:30pm
Price: $75 per person
569 Columbus Avenue
Boston, MA 02118
617-536-9500
The folks at State Park are getting cinematic with a Lady and the Tramp-inspired Valentine's Day dinner. They're setting the scene with the classic tablecloth, carnations, votive candles, a bottle of Chianti and shareable dishes like Caesar salad and breadsticks, spaghetti and meatballs and a heart-shaped ice cream sandwich for dessert. The menu-built-for-two is available throughout the evening so book your table before they all get snapped up.
Availability: 5:00-10:00pm
Price: $85 per couple
One Kendall Square
Cambridge, MA 02139
617-848-4355
Find the full dinner menu at State Street Provisions, along with some special additions. The Waterfront spot serves elegant, American classics that will make your sweetheart swoon. The bar team will be doing their thing, whipping up cocktails like the Love Potion No. 9, made with house-infused citrus gin, raspberry basil simple syrup, merlet trois citrus and lime with a raspberry garnish, and the Playing Cupid, made with Owney’s rum, green chartreuse, lime, pineapple and five dashes of Peychaud’s bitters with a mint sprig for garnish.
Availability: 5:00pm to 11:00pm
Price: A la Carte
255 State Street
Boston, MA 02109
617-863-8363
Celebrate with the one you love at Sulmona. Chef Delio Susi is adding some amore-inspired a la carte specials to the menu and highlighting one of their favorite wines: the 2013 San Silvestro Barolo 2013 (available by the glass or bottle).
Availability: 5:00-10:00pm
Price: A la Carte
608 Main Street
Cambridge, 02139
617-714-4995
Join one of Newton's best for a romantic evening just for two. Sycamore is offering a seasonally-inspired, three-course menu with optional wine pairings.
Availability: 5:00 to 10:00pm
Price: $90 prix fixe; $130 with wine pairing
755 Beacon Street
Newton, MA 02459
617-244-4445
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a romantic evening and prix fixe dinner at the Seaport Hotel’s TAMO Bistro + Bar. Guests can select two courses from a menu of appetizers, entrées and desserts, specially crafted by Executive Chef Robert Tobin, including Seared Foie Gras with a toasted baguette and fig and pear chutney, Braised Lamb Shank with cauliflower purée and braised Swiss chard, and Passionfruit Cheesecake served with raspberry purée. The $50 price also includes a shared bottle of wine for two selected from a limited menu of TAMO’s finest varieties.
Availability: From February 12th-18th; Mon-Thurs 11:30am-12:00am │ Fri-Sat 11:30am-1:00am
Price: $50 per person (includes a shared bottle of wine)
1 Seaport Lane
Boston, MA 02210
617-385-4304
Known for marrying Italian and Peruvian cuisine at his North End restaurant, Chef Jose Duarte put his creative (and romantic) talents to good use on a three-course Valentine's Day menu, which will be on offer in place of the regular a la carte menu for the evening.
Availability: 5:30-10:00pm
Price: $70 per person
210 Hanover Street
Boston, MA 02113
617-720-0052
Bring your special someone by Temple Bar for Valentine's Day specials like diver scallops or grass-fed ribeye. They have profiteroles (cream puffs) for dessert, served with vanilla ice cream and a passion fruit ganache. Two fun cocktails make the menu as well, and if you're not feeling the love this season, the regular dinner menu will be available too.
Availability: 5:00-11:00pm
Price: A la Carte
1688 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02138
617-547-5055
Eataly's third floor restaurant has a weeklong special menu to celebrate the holiday. Check out their fun drinks too, named "Mine" "Yours" and "Ours".
Availability: 5:00-11:00pm
800 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02199
617-807-7307
Get cozy over a four-course tasting for two at Tico, cause nothing says love like tacos. Michael Schlow's Back Bay spot will be offering the special menu from the day itself right on through the weekend so you've got plenty of chances, which means you've got no excuses.
Availability: 5:00-10:00pm
Price: $75 per person
222 Berkeley Street
Boston, MA 02116
617-351-0400
Tiffani Faison adds a variety of specials to the menu at Tiger Mama in honor of Valentine's Day. Book a table or belly up to the bar (either of them!) for Wagyu dumplings, the Tom Goon Crab pot or whole roasted romanesco. They'll also be rolling out cocktails for two (which work just as well if you're drowning your sorrows).
Availability: 5:00-10:00pm
Price: A la Carte
1363 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 0221
617-425-6262
Tomasso Trattoria pays tribute to legendary couples with a whimsical, four-course Valentine's Day menu. You and your other half can each build your ideal meal from dishes inspired by lovers (star-crossed and otherwise) like Hades & Aphrodite and Apollo & Daphne.
Availability: 5:00-10:00pm
Price: $70 per person
154 Turnpike Road
Southborough, MA 01772
508-481-8484
Enjoy an elegant evening overlooking the whole city at the Top of the Hub. The stylish restaurant atop the Prudential Tower (on the 52 floor, to be precise), will celebrate Valentine's Day with a special four course prix-fixe menu from chef Michael Chandler. There'll also be live music in the lounge between 7:30 and 11:30pm if you'd like to enjoy some pre- or post-dinner entertainment and/or dancing.
Availability: 4:00-10:00pm
Price: $125 per person; $155 with wine pairings
800 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02199
617-536-1775
If your boo's a big fan of regional fare, treat him or her to dinner at Townsman. Chef Matt Jennings is serving a four-course prix fixe of his award-winning, New England-centric eats (available with optional beverage pairings, too).
Availability: 5:30-10:30pm
Price: $89 per person; $134 with wines
120 Kingston Street
Boston, MA 02111
617-993-0750
Tres Gatos is saying adios to their Spanish tapas menu for one evening and serving a four-course prix fixe inspired by traditional Asian fare. Check out Chef Stephen Marcaurelle Valentine's Day offerings, which includes specialties like wonton soup, dumplings, head on prawns and tang yuan.
Availability: 5:30-10:00pm
Price: $85 per person
470 Centre Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
617-477-4851
Spend your Valentine's Day at Tresca, in one of the city's most romantic neighborhoods. This North End spot has a roaring (and romance-inducing) fireplace and a la carte specials like crab-stuffed mushrooms, lobster mac & cheese, and poached lobster rolls.
Availability: 5:00-10:00pm
Price: A la Carte
233 Hanover Street
Boston, MA 02113
617-742-8240
If your sweetie's a big fan of sushi, book a table at Uni, where chef Tony Messina is offering à la carte menu specials, as well as a streamlined omakase tasting menu. The luxe omakase will include oysters, caviar, and foie gras, as well as some signature items like the UNI spoon and scallop sashimi. A la carte menu specials will include unusual sashimi offerings, as well as ideal-for-sharing, large-format items like Peking Duck and Tomahawk Steak.
Availability: 5:30-10:00pm
Price: A la Carte
370 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02215
617-536-7200
Order a meal for two and impress your sweetie with a semi-home-cooked meal. Select a starter, entree, and dessert (yes, they have chocolate-covered strawberries). It all comes with heating and serving instructions, a romantic Valentine's Day card, and a special treat.
Availability: 8:00am-7:00pm
Price: A la Carte
105 Trapelo Road
Belmont, MA 02478
617-489-5007
Book a table for a relaxed evening at Michael Scelfo's second award-winning restaurant, Waypoint, just outside Harvard Square. In addition to the regular menu, they'll be offering plenty of celebratory a la carte specials and, of course, all the oysters you can eat.
Availability: 5:00-10:00pm
Price: A la Carte
1030 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02138
617-864-2300
Head to Concord for a romantic escape courtesy of the team at Woods Hill Table. You can enjoy a glass of bubbly by the fire (they've got wool blankets for an added dose of comfort) before you sit down to an a la carte farm-to-table feast full of seasonal, local ingredients from the restaurant’s own Bath, NH farm and small-scale purveyors.
Availability: 5:00-9:00pm
Price: A la Carte
24 Commonwealth Avenue
Concord, MA 01742
978-254-1435
