I came to Contessa with my best friend for dinner, drinks, and views. Due to the long wait time we opted to sit at the bar. We still without a doubt received exceptional service. I ordered the lobster pasta, perfectly combining my love for lobster with the delicious flavors of the pasta. I was impressed by the bartender who knew what I wanted to drink before I did , such spot on great recommendations. Not a Boston local, but a huge Celtics fan, I'll definitely return on my next trip.

I revisited Contessa for the second time, and the experience remained as enjoyable as my first visit. Securing a reservation in advance is advisable due to the restaurant's popularity. The ambiance, complemented by the Boston view, is truly breathtaking. My waiter was both attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. I opted for a sweet martini and was delighted with the flavorful raspberry martini. The waiter takes the entire order at once and served each dish in a timely manner. While the meatballs lacked a bit in flavor, the pickled onions provided a good crunch, enhancing the dish. However, the true highlight was the Spicy Lobster Capellini. The dish boasted generous pieces of lobster meat with just the right amount of spice, making it a standout choice during this visit. Overall, Contessa continues to impress with its ambiance, service, and standout dishes like the Spicy Lobster Capellini.

WOW. Have been trying to go here for so long and unfortunately couldn't find a suitable time for dinner, which seems very popular, but went for lunch instead and honestly a very underrated time. Not only is there beautiful sunlight flooding into the beautifully and intricately designed restaurant, but their food is absolutely delicious as well. I got the macaroni with wild boar ragu and it tastes like they put a lot of care into making it. It was amazing and I loved the thin sheets of the noodles that really added to it. Btw it's not the macaroni noodles you're thinking of. The service matched the ambiance and quality of their food. Our server was super sweet and chatty, carrying a nice balance of formal but kind and invested in our table. He even gave me a congratulations pastry for graduating! As for the bathroom, it definitely deserves a 5/5. One of the most beautiful bathrooms around Boston, equipped with all your needs, the thick paper towels, and just beautiful decor all around that showcases that they were really thorough and intentional with the restaurant.

Super cute place!! Highly recommend to check out and a chance to dress up as well. I got the salad with chicken which was extra price but it was pretty good. I had leftovers for the next day too. The service was great and it was a good change to work there too with a nice rooftop view. Even their bathroom is gorgeous and the entrance to get to the elevator.

So many friends recommended Contessa that we had to fit it in to our short Boston stay. We opted for breakfast there and loved it! The space is stunning, from the gorgeous view over the Public Gardens to the beautiful tiled floor. We felt pampered as the service is good but not rushed and the food was delicious. One friend said her avocado toast was the best she'd ever had. The tomatoes tasted like summer tomatoes and it's only April. I had the frittata with pesto and avocado which was a treat. Creamy avocado sliced over an egg white frittata with just the right amount of pesto. Great way to start the day!

My god, I don't think I've ever had a better experience at any restaurant ever in my whole life! The waitstaff was phenomenal, and made sure I was well taken care of! The restaurant was immaculately decorated, and the views from the rooftop were to die for! Although pricey, my food was worth every single dollar. I would've paid twice as much for my pasta. Even the bread basket (which included fresh baked bread, an assortment of olives, and cheeses drizzled in balsamic vinaigrette). I was so relaxed, comfortable, and felt like I could have stayed there eating and drinking all day! Can't wait to come back!