“As someone new to Boston at the time, I learned pretty quickly that 1) you can’t make a reservation and 2) you will stick out like a sore thumb if you show up in a sport coat.” “Met my now wife there on a blind date,” wrote Mike about Regina Pizzeria. “Best pizza on Earth with that mom and pop hole in the wall feeling,” JPMiks wrote about Santarpio’s. – John Tlumacki/Globe Staff First date destinations that led to ‘I do’įor readers like JPMiks of Burlington and Mike from Charlestown, their love story began with pizza in the city. You can choose to get dinner or just grab drinks and listen to the music.” - Alexa from CharlestownĪ giraffe at the Franklin Park Zoo. If your date bristles at Santarpio’s, think twice about a second rendezvous!” - PJ from Winchester Not only does it offer the best pizza in the universe, but its genuine Boston character and lack of pretension offer the ideal atmosphere for a ‘get to know you’ interaction. “Santarpio’s in East Boston is a perfect first date location. It was a low pressure, relaxed setting, and 2+ years later - it’s still my favorite (and actually my last) first date.” - Sarah from Palo Alto, Calif. “We went on a Saturday afternoon in October, chatted for hours over cannolis at a little table right in the front window - and then immediately proceeded downstairs to Modern Underground for round 2 and a beer. Also, you can impress your date by finding the secret entrance.” - Jeffrey C. “Backbar in Union Square is perfect for tasty cocktails in an eclectic environment that inspires great conversation. – Lane Turner/Globe staff, file Restaurants Talking and walking make perfect first date activities!” - Asaad G. Close by is the North End and Chinatown for great food afterwards. “I think Christopher Columbus Park is a great first date with the aesthetics of the outdoors and the sea by the park which has a breathtaking view. But it’s a good first date/first meetup spot in case you don’t want to be stuck at dinner if it turns out to be a bad date or you don’t click with each other.” - Lily from the South End You can grab coffee or food somewhere close if you want to extend the date. The scenery is amazing and you can make a big loop or walk back to Boston Common/downtown easily. “A walk around the Esplanade is a great option. Boston’s North End, with its nearly 100 restaurants and bakeries, was named several times, as was The Beehive in the South End and Santarpio’s, a top reader-recommended pizzeria, in East Boston.įor those who need more convincing, readers shared which of the city’s first-date destinations led to ‘I do.’ Attractions We asked readers the best place for a first date in Boston and they promptly answered, naming restaurants, attractions, outdoor spaces, and more. You’ll have plenty to eat without them (and a good excuse to regain those freshman fifteen).Tell us: What is the most romantic gift you’ve ever given or received? We wondered how this behemoth would fit in a human mouth, but once that was solved, it was actually quite tasty.Įqually deadly: The Artery Clogger, a beer battered deep fried delight smothered in the aforementioned BBQ sauce and topped with bacon and American cheese.īurgers come with an option of beans or coleslaw on the side, but these are to be skipped. Specialty burgers range from the simple Boston (lettuce, tomato, onion) to the obscene Kitchen Sink -a patty topped with a heaping pile of American, provolone, cheddar, fried egg, bacon, ham, grilled onions, peppers, and mushrooms, all covered with the house barbecue sauce. Of course, the real focus is on the beef, and here the results are solid, if sometimes outrageous. But parmesan-Garlic fries were less successful, with no discernible parmesan flavor and a heavy hit of garlic. Crispy sweet potato fries were a nice contrast to the salty burgers, and the optional caramel and cinnamon drizzle was oddly appealing. Mac and Cheese bites were tasty, if heavily fried. With a menu that big, execution can be uneven.
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