Allston Restaurants

Romantic

1. Dali Restaurant &…

Great place for groups-- fun ambiance, friendly waiters, and tasty food to share.  To ensure a good night, order the cava sangria for the table.

2. Hungry I

Neighborhood: Beacon Hill

Hungry I gets my vote for most romantic restaurant in Boston. Located sub-street-level on Charles St. it is small, dim, quiet, and unassuming. There…

3. Trattoria Toscana

Neighborhood: Fenway

one of kenmore square's better-kept secrets.  this place is super-tiny and not at all crowded.  it's tucked away into a pretty residential…

4. Tangierino

Neighborhood: Charlestown

I went here last night with 2 friends and it was all around a great experience.   The seating was nicely spaced (you don't sit on top of people like…

5. Grotto

Neighborhood: Beacon Hill

"Grotto" is an appropriate name. "Urban cave" also comes to mind. Simply take away the red paint, candles and wine racks and replace them with some…

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Wine Selection

1. Dave's Fresh Pasta

Neighborhood: Davis Square

I'd never been to Dave's before, but as I just moved to Ball Square, I ventured down the hill to DFP.   The store is brimming with goodies...beer,…

2. The Butcher Shop

Neighborhood: South End

You are not a vegetarian (and definitely not vegan) and there's this grade-A hottie that you want to take out and impress.  (Said hottie, need I even…

3. Les Zygomates

Neighborhood: Waterfront

what can i say other than it's a solid choice?  the food is most excellent, although my portion of cod the other day was mighty small.  the waiters…

4. Thistle & Shamrock

My favorite convenience store.  1) The last reviewer from a year ago said that Henry sold the business and will be leaving in 3 months.  Henry is…

5. Shay's Pub & Wine…

Neighborhood: Harvard Square

Oh, Shay's.  You delicious dive bar.  Shay's usually isn't crowded, except on particularly gorgeous nights out on the patio.  Otherwise, there are a…

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