Boston Dining Experiences and Reviews

[tombarnes]

Wow. I'm glad to hear that it has been improved. I had dinner up there years ago and it was like having a frozen Stouffer's dinner in the clouds. I swore I'd never go there again. Good news.

[atlrvr]

A couple of more places that I have been recently that I recommend.

Casa Romero - Mexican restuarant in Back Bay on Gloucester St. - they've been there for a long time and the food is superb, a little pricey, but good service and good atmosphere. It's not your average Taco and Margarita dive (Fajitas and Ritas is the place for that) and the food is more upscale/authentic Mexican.

http://www.casaromero.com/about_us.html

The Wine Cellar - Wine and Fondue in Back Bay on Mass Ave. - this place is a hole in the wall with only about 12 tables, so it's a intimate setting, however it borders on the cramped side. The fondue is average (the cheese is better than the entrees) but not as good as The Melting Pot (chain), however, I believe it's the only fondue restaurant in the city. The consistently win awards for the best wine selection.

http://www.bostoncellar.com/menu.htm

Tapeo - Spanish/Tapas in Back Bay on Newbury St - Good tapas restaurant, though a little too crowded and lively for traditional dinner. The tapas portions are generous and I found everything to be superb, though my wife was somewhat let down on some of the seafood tapas. Definitely worth a stop in if you are planning a later evening in the area.

http://www.tapeo.com/menu/

Assaggio - Italina in North End on Price St. - While not one of the big name Italian places on Hanover, Assaggio I thought had excellent food and dessert. The menu was a little light on non-seafood dishes. The restaurant is pretty tight (as it seems most in Boston are) which kind of kills any romantic atmosphere, though supposedly the 2nd floor is nicer.

http://www.assaggioboston.com/menu.htm