Contessa Boston: Italian elegance with sunset views and flawless service.
Contessa Boston sits atop 3 Newbury St, delivering authentic Italian cuisine with skyline views and a refined dining atmosphere. Guests praise impeccable service, fresh, flavorful dishes—from spicy lobster capellini to lobster pasta and squash carpaccio—and well-crafted cocktails. Reserve in advance as the popular rooftop spot fills quickly, especially at sunset.
Rooftop, 3 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
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Enjoy expertly prepared dishes like lobster pasta and veal cutlet in an elegant setting.
Experience stunning panoramic views of Boston, especially beautiful during sunset.
Sip on well-crafted, non-overwhelming cocktails curated by skilled mixologists.
Host birthdays, anniversaries, and special events with outstanding service and ambiance.
Book in advance for guaranteed seating in our popular, fast-filling restaurant.
Overall rating
Jen Mie
The restaurant has an impeccable atmosphere and service. The spicy lobster capellini has such a creamy and a hint of spicy flavor. Chicken francese was so juicy and not oily at all. Their drinks are also very well made, great cocktails and not overwhelming. View is awesome, especially during sunset
Brian Martynowicz
Overall, we may try the restaurant again. We went to meet up with a colleague for dinner on a Tuesday night and it was packed. I ended up getting the Shrimp main, with Prawns. Id say this was their best dish of the night. It was slightly dry but at the suggestion of our waiter we got the peppercini butter sauce which was awesome. We got the squash starter which was really good and buttery. We tried the tuna starter but the combination with the artichokes was overpowering. The experience was great however their ambiance is top notch and our waiter was superb. Dinner was expensive at almost $500 for three.
Mareesa Ahmad
Service was AMAZING. Everybody was so friendly and sweet. The food was incredible. The lobster pasta was the best pasta dish I’ve ever eaten in my life. The veal cutlet was crazy good too. This is definitely now a top 3 favorite Boston restaurant!!
Eli Moslemi
Contessa was one of the best choices I’ve ever made for spending a rainy, foggy night celebrating my husband’s birthday! We loved the view, and the interior atmosphere was amazing. Reserve in advance! All the food we ordered was delicious, fresh, and perfectly cooked. The portions were just right.
Lex
We came here to celebrate my birthday, and wow, it completely exceeded my expectations. I’ve had my fair share of pricey Italian spots, so honestly, I came in thinking the food would be just okay, and the view and atmosphere would make up for it. I was so wrong. The food was absolutely incredible, super fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. You have to try the squash carpaccio, it was unlike anything I’ve ever had: light, refreshing, and full of layered flavors. On top of that, the service was outstanding. Honestly, I couldn’t have picked a better place to celebrate. It really does live up to the hype. Tip: Make sure to book a reservation at least two weeks in advance, this place fills up fast!
