Contessa - Boston

4.7

115 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Feb 26, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 46 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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Dining style
Casual Elegant
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
Phone number
(617) 741-3404
Website
https://contessaristorante.com/
Dress code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
For a party of 9+, please email events@contessaboston.com.
Private party contact
Contessa Boston Events Team: (617) 536-5700

Location
1 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02116
Neighbourhood
Back Bay
Cross Street
Located in The Newbury Hotel at Arlington St. and Berkeley St.
Parking details
None
Public transit
The main entrance to the restaurant is located at 3 Newbury Street. If you enter through the hotel, you will need to walk through the restaurant to check in at the host stand.
Additional
Non-Smoking, View, Wheelchair Access

What 115 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.2Value

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Contessa in Boston offers a "tastefully sumptuous ambiance" and breathtaking views from the 17th floor, creating a "must dining experience." The menu delights with Italian flavors, complemented by "phenomenal service" from attentive staff like Marvin and Pedro. Despite occasional service hiccups, the setting and culinary offerings make it a standout destination.

115 Reviews

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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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OpenTable Diner
VIP
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing! I had a great time and food was delicious.
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Contessa - Boston is rated 4.7 stars by 115 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Feb 26, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 46 times today

1 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02116

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Cross Street
Located in The Newbury Hotel at Arlington St. and Berkeley St.
Neighbourhood
Back Bay
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:30 am–10:30 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Public transit
The main entrance to the restaurant is located at 3 Newbury Street. If you enter through the hotel, you will need to walk through the restaurant to check in at the host stand.
Additional
Non-Smoking, View, Wheelchair Access

Website
https://contessaristorante.com/
Phone number
(617) 741-3404
Private party facilities
For a party of 9+, please email events@contessaboston.com.
Private party contact
Contessa Boston Events Team: (617) 536-5700

Contessa - Boston

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What 115 people are saying

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