Contessa - Boston

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   Francis

   Greater Boston

   3 reviews

   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   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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   Shanicia

   VIP

   Washington DC

   7 reviews

   3.0

   7 reviews

   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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   Ron

   Greater Boston

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   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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   Adriana

   VIP

   Washington DC

   2 reviews

   2.0

   2 reviews

   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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   Jessica

   VIP

   Las Vegas

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   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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   Jackii

   Chicago

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   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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   Robert

   Greater Boston

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   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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   britany

   Greater Boston

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   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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   Jennifer

   Greater Boston

   99 reviews

   4.0

   99 reviews

   Dined on January 25, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   Food and ambience are fantastic. Service was a little interesting. We were asked to place our appetizer and entrée orders at the same time, per the chef's request (which isn't unusual), but were then slightly rushed through our meal. I had not finished my appetizer and was literally mid-bite when someone asked to take my plate and utensils to prepare for the entrees that would be coming out shortly. I'd like to be clear the service wasn't bad exactly, but everyone kept checking to see if we were finished, multiple times throughout our meal and it made me feel like we were being rushed, odd given the price point and otherwise how nice this restaurant is.
   

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    rita

    Greater Boston

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on January 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Lived up to all I heard and read about this restaurant. It did not disappoint! We had a long leisurely lunch, started at 230pm and ended at 5pm and the server did not rush us, she was available but not on top of us. We enjoyed everything from appetizers, pasta, entrees and dessert. All was delicious and plentiful! It was a wonderful way to spend the afternoon overlooking the beautiful city of Boston. Highly recommend.
    

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