{"id":5056,"date":"2025-02-03T13:34:21","date_gmt":"2025-02-03T18:34:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/?p=5056"},"modified":"2025-02-04T13:11:50","modified_gmt":"2025-02-04T18:11:50","slug":"five-of-the-best-restaurants-for-valentines-day-in-boston","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/2025\/02\/03\/five-of-the-best-restaurants-for-valentines-day-in-boston\/","title":{"rendered":"Five of the Best Restaurants for Valentine\u2019s Day in Boston"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Valentine\u2019s Day is the perfect time of year to celebrate the people who mean the most to you. Whether you\u2019re toasting to a significant other or planning a festive Galentine\u2019s Day night out with your besties, Boston\u2019s vibrant food scene makes it the perfect city to celebrate in. If you\u2019re looking for delicious cuisine like savory Italian food, zesty Mediterranean, or a good old-fashioned burger, look no further than our list of Boston\u2019s best restaurants to make this Valentine\u2019s (or Galentine\u2019s) Day special.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-5056_825011-c4 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-5056_825011-c4 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-5056_825011-c4\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-virtue-primary-light-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-24427e892be667a6e56fa36de3a768f8\" style=\"font-size:35px\">Gigi in South End<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/gigisouthend?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&amp;igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"860\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2025\/02\/gigi-caesar-salad-860x1024.png\" alt=\"Waiter grating parmesan cheese on top of caesar salad.\" class=\"wp-image-5059\" style=\"width:336px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2025\/02\/gigi-caesar-salad-860x1024.png 860w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2025\/02\/gigi-caesar-salad-252x300.png 252w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2025\/02\/gigi-caesar-salad-768x914.png 768w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2025\/02\/gigi-caesar-salad.png 978w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 860px) 100vw, 860px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DFl1xLLsGh8\/\">@gigisouthend<\/a><\/strong> on Instagram. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigisouthend.com\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Gigi<\/strong><\/a>, conveniently located between Back Bay and South End, offers an array of flavorful pasta dishes, seasonal salads, and a curated wine and cocktail menu. Described as \u201ca warm and inviting Italian neighborhood restaurant where authentic flavors meet a cozy atmosphere,\u201d Gigi is the perfect place for an intimate dinner with a lively ambiance. Customer favorites include their rigatoni alla vodka and caesar salad. Don\u2019t forget to try their decadent tiramisu for dessert!<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-5056_9b9d87-d3 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-5056_9b9d87-d3 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-5056_9b9d87-d3\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-virtue-primary-light-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c4a02a7f907e142675df8959b9ab9228\" style=\"font-size:35px\">Oleana in Cambridge <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oleanarestaurant.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Oleana<\/strong><\/a>, easily accessible via the <a href=\"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/2023\/02\/22\/boston-transportation-getting-around-the-city\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>MBTA<\/strong><\/a> Red Line to Alewife or Green Line to Union Square, is known for their award-winning Mediterranean flavors. Their website advertises an array of beers, spritzes, and mocktails, but the stars of the show are their dishes celebrating the cuisine of Turkey and the Middle East. Fan favorites include the spinach falafel, warm buttered hummus, and the lamb and eggplant moussaka. And what\u2019s a better way to end a celebratory meal than with some baked alaska filled with coconut ice cream and passion fruit caramel!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"679\" src=\"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2025\/02\/oleana-1024x679.png\" alt=\"Flatbread topped with potatoes, steak, pickled onions, and a tzatziki sauce. \" class=\"wp-image-5061\" style=\"width:709px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2025\/02\/oleana-1024x679.png 1024w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2025\/02\/oleana-300x199.png 300w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2025\/02\/oleana-768x510.png 768w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2025\/02\/oleana-1536x1019.png 1536w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2025\/02\/oleana.png 1557w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by Oleana Restaurant.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-5056_42b9f0-31 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-5056_42b9f0-31 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-5056_42b9f0-31\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-virtue-primary-light-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c8e82b22fa633e9293ea56787d8ee2ce\" style=\"font-size:35px\">Mariel in Downtown Boston<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Dedicated to the \u201clush decadence and energetic spirit of pre-revolutionary Havana,\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marielofficial.com\/\"><strong>Marie<\/strong><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marielofficial.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>l<\/strong><\/a> is a modern Cuban restaurant with a classic cocktail bar and vibrant lounge. A fifteen-minute walk from Emerson\u2019s campus, Mariel has been serving up their diverse menu in Downtown Boston since 2019. While their larger dishes can be a bit more expensive, Mariel is the perfect place to sample a variety of tapas and share one of their renowned street pizzas, with toppings like chorizo and spicy feta. Don\u2019t want the night to end after dinner? Head downstairs into<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/marielunderground.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mariel Underground<\/a><\/strong>, their energetic nightlife space with a bar and dancefloor open late.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2025\/02\/mariel-1024x684.png\" alt=\"Interior of the lounge space in Mariel, with chairs, tables, and ambient lighting.\" class=\"wp-image-5063\" style=\"width:695px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2025\/02\/mariel-1024x684.png 1024w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2025\/02\/mariel-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2025\/02\/mariel-768x513.png 768w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2025\/02\/mariel-1536x1026.png 1536w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2025\/02\/mariel.png 1555w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by Ryan Fischer for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.focuslighting.com\/mariel\"><strong>Focus Lighting<\/strong><\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-5056_9523bf-6c .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-5056_9523bf-6c .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-5056_9523bf-6c\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"529\" height=\"799\" src=\"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2025\/02\/shy-bird.png\" alt=\"Chicken and waffles with syrup.\" class=\"wp-image-5066\" style=\"width:329px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2025\/02\/shy-bird.png 529w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2025\/02\/shy-bird-199x300.png 199w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 529px) 100vw, 529px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by Shy Bird Restaurant.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-virtue-primary-light-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-798ecf1e64ad9b2c84180735e0e61ada\" style=\"font-size:35px\">Shy Bird in South Boston and Cambridge <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Can\u2019t make dinner plans? No problem; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shybird.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Shy Bird<\/strong><\/a>, with locations in Cambridge and South Boston, is a no-frills, all-day restaurant, bar, and cafe. They \u201cstrive to be affordable, approachable, and accessible while offering craveable food, warmth, and hospitality.\u201d Remember that irresistible burger we mentioned earlier? This is the place to get it. Customers rave about their smashburger, flavorful chicken dishes, and artisan grain bowls. And don\u2019t forget the side of rosemary-pepper fries!<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-5056_70bd07-5c .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-5056_70bd07-5c .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-5056_70bd07-5c\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-virtue-primary-light-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-74498394c343f2d1c3cc85635fe5d3bd\" style=\"font-size:35px\">The Red Fox in the North End<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">And finally, how could we discuss romantic, Italian dinners without mentioning the North End? With red lighting basking the restaurant\u2019s atmosphere, it\u2019s no surprise that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfoxnorthend.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>the Red Fox<\/strong><\/a> is a Valentine\u2019s Day favorite for many Bostonians. Their pasta menu is no joke, offering classics like orecchiette with pistachio pesto and lasagna for two. But our advice: skip the in-house dessert and head down the street to <a href=\"https:\/\/bovabakeryboston.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>B<\/strong><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/bovabakeryboston.net\/\"><strong>ova\u2019s Bakery<\/strong><\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/modernpastry.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Modern Pastry<\/strong><\/a> for a decadent cannoli!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bostonmagazine.com\/restaurants\/2024\/07\/09\/red-fox-north-end\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2025\/02\/red-fox-1024x577.png\" alt=\"Interior of the Red Fox, with a bar and booths in red lighting.\" class=\"wp-image-5064\" style=\"width:726px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2025\/02\/red-fox-1024x577.png 1024w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2025\/02\/red-fox-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2025\/02\/red-fox-768x433.png 768w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2025\/02\/red-fox.png 1434w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bostonmagazine.com\/restaurants\/2024\/07\/09\/red-fox-north-end\/\"><strong>Boston Magazine<\/strong><\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">No matter how you celebrate Valentine\u2019s Day this year, Boston\u2019s restaurants continue to raise the bar. Whether you are spending time with friends, a significant other, or taking yourself out on a solo date, a lively atmosphere makes all the difference. So now that you know a few of the hottest spots in Boston, don\u2019t wait to book a table, indulge in a delicious meal, and surround yourself with love.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Valentine\u2019s Day is the perfect time of year to celebrate the people who mean the most to you. 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