Best Restaurants for Quiet Conversation in Back Bay

14 restaurants available nearby

1. Tresca

4.7

Exceptional(4120)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • North End

Booked 43 times today

In the heart of Boston's famous North End, Tresca is a premier authentic Italian restaurant featuring delicious multi-regional cuisine with an exceptional wine list, offering a large selection of the finest vintages. The warm and cozy atmosphere features a fireplace lit dining room both on the first floor and the beautiful Tuscan style room upstairs. Tresca also showcases balcony table #77, the most romantic table for 2 overlooking famous Hanover St, the best restaurant street in Boston. Disclaimer: Table #77 does have a credit card policy taken upon booking that will require a $75 fee if not cancelled prior to 24 hours of reservation. Regarding reservations of six or more, if not canceled prior to 24 hours of the reservation there will be a $75 per person cancelation fee. Only a short walk from the TD Garden, the dining experience is exceptional, the menu remarkable, the service is attentive, inviting guests to make return visits.

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2. Grana at The Langham, Boston

4.7

Exceptional(527)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Financial District

Booked 30 times today

Set in the former Federal Reserve Bank's grand hall, glamour meets worn-in authenticity at the classic Italian restaurant with an inviting atmosphere. Grana’s original soaring ceilings, ornate moldings and fixtures, lush velvet furniture and world-class art collection make it the most perfectly-imperfect setting for an approachable menu of authentic Italian dishes created to inspire long conversations, festive celebrations and years of return visits.Executive Chef Daniel Burger serves breakfast, lunch and weekend brunch using local and seasonal ingredients. Enjoy classic breakfast dishes, power lunch combinations with fresh salads, handheld sandwiches and house-made pastas, or indulge in a brunch experience featuring traditional items like farm fresh eggs, avocado toast, brunch cocktails and or try our signature seasonal french toast, lobster cannolis and large format cocktails.

3. Villa Francesca

4.4

Awesome(1937)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • North End

Booked 14 times today

Ristorante Villa Francesca, in the North End of Boston, Massachusetts, is the brain child of Guglielmo Ranauro. Through his desire for perfection and pure love of the Italian cuisine, Guglielmo created Villa Francesca over thirty years ago. He bestowed the name Francesca after his mother, never forgetting the love and wonderful food she always provided while growing up just across the street from the restaurant. Villa Francesca boasts over 160 wine selections, and has received the prestigious Wine Enthusiast and Wine Spectator awards since 2007. You've got to try the raw bar!

4. Prairie Fire

4.8

Exceptional(484)

Price: Moderate

• American • Brookline

Booked 26 times today

We are currently open seven days a week. Saturday & Sunday we are open with an All Day Menu. Reservations can be made on our website, or through OpenTable. Due to the intimate nature of our dining room, if you would like to make a reservation for more than 4 guests, please give us a call at the restaurant. We hold reservations for a 15 minute grace period. Please call us if you are running late, we will do our best to hold your table but cannot guarantee it. Due to the size of our dining room, we do appreciate 1.5 hour dining experiences for parties of 1-2 guests, 2 hours for parties of 3-4, and 2.5 hours for parties of 5 or more guests that book reservations. We always welcome walk-in guests to our bar.Reach us at 617-396-8199 with questions, comments or additional assistance. We hope to see you soon!

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5. Rowes Wharf Sea Grille

4.6

Exceptional(2107)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Financial District

Booked 13 times today

Welcome to our nationally recognized Rowes Wharf Sea Grille restaurant sitting boldly on the Boston Harbor waterfront. We proudly prepare and present the finest breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert in the city where it all began. Let Executive Chef David Daniels paint you a picture with vivid, bold flavors plated like works of art. The freshest ingredients sourced daily from local markets provide an unparalleled dining experience while gorgeous harbor views set the tone. Tame the ocean, ignite your palette! For Current Menus - please visit us athttps://www.bostonharborhotel.com/culinary/rowes-wharf-sea-grille/For Afternoon Tea reservations at Rowes Wharf Sea Grille, please visit https://www.opentable.com/r/rowes-wharf-sea-grille-afternoon-tea-boston

6. Dali

4.8

Exceptional(1558)

Price: Expensive

• Spanish • Cambridge

Booked 41 times today

Owners Mario Leon and Tamara Bourso introduced traditional Spanish cuisine with a Dali twist to Boston in 1989 and the concept of pairing/sharing tapas quickly spread throughout the restaurant community. Dali offers a full liquor bar with Sangria, original/vintage Cocktails, and Bottoms Up Shots. The interior is personalized with quirky decor such as the Crying Gold Wall, Lost & Found Clothesline, and a LED Interactive Table that cozily seats 6-10 convivial guests.Reservations available Wednesday thru Sunday from 5:30 to 10 and we invite you for a memorable evening.

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7. The Fed at the Langham, Boston

4.4

Awesome(118)

Price: Expensive

• Cocktail Bar • Financial District

Booked 6 times today

Named #4 Best Hotel Bar in the US by USA Today's 2024 10Best Readers' Choice awards. A charming destination bar, The Fed, is a British-inspired cocktail bar with a New England twist. Located at The Langham, Boston hotel, a sophisticated space with a large and animated central bar, surrounding seating for a more intimate experience and a seasonal outdoor Rose Garden terrace. Serving craft cocktails and beers and elevated pub fare, The Fed is the place to celebrate any of life's moments, big or small. The Fed’s cocktail operations are helmed by Aliz Meszesi, a household name in Boston’s cocktail scene. Enjoy New England favorites such as a Maine Lobster Roll, Oysters, Boston Brown Bread, Smash Burger and Pork Belly Bites by Executive Chef Daniel Burger.

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8. The Helmand Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(734)

Price: Expensive

• Middle Eastern • Cambridge

Booked 37 times today

Helmand Restaurant offers Afghani dishes with a wood-burning oven where the famous flatbread is cooked on one side of the room and an intimate fireplace is on the other side.Helmand Restaurant entrées include tasty choices like qabelee, which is pallow rice baked with chunks of lamb tenderloin, raisins and glazed carrots or mantwo, a homemade pasta shell filled with beef and onions. If you like spicy dishes, try the koufta challow, consisting of beef meatballs with Afghan seasoning sautéed with sun-dried tomato, hot peppers and green peas in a fresh tomato sauce. Several vegetarian entrées are also available such as the kaddo and banjan challow, which is pan fried and baked pumpkin and eggplant served with challow rice and yogurt garlic sauce.*Due to limited patio seating, we do not take reservations for our patio . Please note the patio or any other special requests in your reservation, or ask upon arrival, and we will do our best to accommodate.

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9. M.J. O'Connors Park Plaza

4.3

Awesome(268)

Price: Moderate

• Comfort Food • Back Bay

Booked 12 times today

Thank you for choosing MJ O'Connor's! We have spacious, socially-distanced seating and operate with the highest standards of safety. We currently are not taking reservations at this time, but walk-ins are always welcome! Any questions please give us a call at (617) 482-2255! We look forward to providing you with a safe and enjoyable dining experience!About MJ O'Connor's:A favorite Irish pub for visitors and locals alike for over 15 years, visit MJ O’Connor’s for delicious pub fare, American food, local craft beers and an extensive draft beer selection. Menu features include award winning New England Clam Chowder, Fish & Chips, and Steak Tips. MJ’s is conveniently located in the Park Plaza, between Back Bay and the Theater District.

10. Nubar

4.3

Awesome(1091)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Cambridge

Booked 9 times today

We are currently serving our breakfast buffet 7 days/wk, from 7am - 10:30am. The price is $26, and it includes coffee, tea, or juice. We are open for lunch 7 days/wk, from 11am - 2pm. On Sundays, through December 15th, we will be adding an a la carte brunch menu - additional to lunch. We open for dinner at 5pm daily. The kitchen closes at 10pm daily. The bar will stay open 45 minutes after the kitchen closes on Sunday - Thursday, and on Friday and Saturday, last call is 11:45pm.Located under the glow of a Cambridge landmark and in the heart of Harvard Square, Nubar restaurant and lounge is now open at the Sheraton Commander Hotel. A chic neighborhood hangout emphasizing a comfortable bar and dining experience, Nubar restaurant serves food reflective of its surrounding neighborhood: smart, seasonal and approachable.

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Karen
Caribbean •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Excellent meal! The chef went from table to table to speak with all guests to be sure we were enjoying our dinner. We will be back!
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TrescaPrice: Expensive• Italian• North End
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4.7
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Meira
Greater Boston •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Excellent food and drink. Small but very well curated list of wines by the glass. Great cocktails. Food is consistently prepared with high-quality ingredients and cooked with expertise and care. Atmosphere is lively/energetic but still quiet enough that two middle-age people can easily hear one another talk without shouting. :-) A great evening out.
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Prairie FirePrice: Moderate• American• Brookline
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4.8
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cherylvip
Phoenix / Arizona •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
The experience was wonderful. Quiet, lovely restaurant. The waiter was very kind, knowledgeable and friendly. The food was out of this world!
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Villa FrancescaPrice: Expensive• Italian• North End
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4.4
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Frantzvip
Greater Boston •13 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 17, 2024
The experience was excellent! From our arrival to dessert, the service was exemplary. The meal was delicious.
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Grana at The Langham, BostonPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Financial District
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4.7
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Kevin
Greater Boston •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 13, 2024
One of my favorite places for lunch. On the harbor, great clam chowder (even with the little necks in there), service was wonderful.
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Rowes Wharf Sea GrillePrice: Expensive• Seafood• Financial District
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4.6

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14 restaurants available nearby

1. Tresca

2. Grana at The Langham, Boston

3. Villa Francesca

4. Prairie Fire

5. Rowes Wharf Sea Grille

6. Dali

7. The Fed at the Langham, Boston

8. The Helmand Restaurant

9. M.J. O'Connors Park Plaza

10. Nubar

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