Best Family Style Restaurants in Back Bay

This place never disappoints! It was a perfect place to go for Valentine’s Day! As usual the food and drinks were delicious and the staff was so friendly and accommodating with food allergies. Thank you! Can’t wait to go back.

Everything was perfect from beginning to end, even on a busy holiday night. Perfect stop before a show at TD Garden.

Prima is my #1 restaurant in Boston. I’ve been over 6 times in less than a year and it gets better and better each time. My boyfriend and I both tried the filets and they were INCREDIBLE. Truly one of the best steaks I’ve ever had. The Caesar salad and torta gialla are MUST ORDERS if you’ve never tried them!! I’m already thinking of my next reservation!!

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.

Excellent food and service as always! The biscuits are always a big draw but the other items on the menu were fantastic