Belmont Restaurants

Romantic

1. Dali Restaurant &…

Pros: Great tapas, sexy atmosphere.  Cons: Bit out of the way up on Kirkland street. Being a tapas place, a little pricey for the quantity. And it's…

2. La Campania

Look, I'm from California, and unfortunately you Bostonians love your grease-soaked, artery-clogging meals.  I don't.  Anything tastes good when you…

3. Trattoria Toscana

Neighborhood: Fenway

I stumbled upon this place, trying to find a place close to Kenmore Sq. I couldn't believe that every place in Kenmore was booked at 630 on a tuesday.…

4. Tartufo Cucina…

Blessed are they that can eat at Tartufo and pay the fantastic prices. I have eaten there several times at the invitation of others and, as a man of…

5. Tasca Spanish Tapas…

The Lady and I have walked by this place an uncountable number of times, even stopping to use the bathroom once.  A few days back we finally went in…

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Wine Selection

1. Dave's Fresh Pasta

Neighborhood: Davis Square

I'm sticking to four stars. If the butternut squash ravioli I got a couple days ago really wowed me, then I would consider a fifth. It was good, it…

2. Shay's Pub & Wine…

Neighborhood: Harvard Square

Went here last night for some post-work drinks after trying to go to Grendel's (too crowded) and before we headed over to The Burren. Cozy bar, decent…

3. 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…

4. Piattini

Neighborhood: Back Bay

Piattini is a rare find. How often do you finish a meal (an Italian one, at that) and say, "I just ate the perfect amount of food and I am completely…

5. Dalia Bistro & Wine…

Classy grey velvet couches and booths with dark grey walls and silver flowers drawn on in addition to varieties of antique mirrors. In two words: cute…

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