semi-dressy restaurant driving distance from Lexington?

[fargleberg]

Hi all,

My husband and I are heading out for an anniversary dinner on Sunday. Have a babysitter, so don't want to go too far (maybe 20-30 mins from Lexington), and don't want to go into Boston proper, but we'd like to go somewhere a little romantic where we can get a bit dressed up (not too fancy). I was thinking of trying J's at Nashoba Winery, but they're closed on Sundays. Flora in Arlington was a possibility, but they're just doing an extended Restaurant Week menu this month, which makes me cautious. Anywhere to recommend?

[CookieLee]

I know you decided where to go, but for the next time I would suggest Tango in Arlington. Fabulous Argentinian Steakhouse!

[cambridgedoctpr]

there are many good restaurants in Cambridge/Arlington. Look into Little Q Hot Pot in Arlington and Craigie on Main if you are wiling to travel this far Arlington and Cambridge are loaded with good places to dine.

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Craigie on Main
853 Main Street, Cambridge, MA 02139

[Eatin in Woostah]

Yes, but I wouldn't put Little Q Hotpot into the semi-dressy special occasion category. More on the casual date-night no kids eating hot stuff category.

[fargleberg]

Thanks all for the suggestions! We ended up going to 10 Tables in Cambridge, which was fantastic (I found it on a thread that I was reading following up on some of these suggestions), but I'm keeping all of these ideas for next time!

[Eatin in Woostah]

Thanks for reporting back! Glad you had a good time - we've been wanting to try 10 Tables.

[Wannabfoode]

how about il casale in belmont?

[justbeingpolite]

Depending on what you like and your price range other options:
Summer Winter in the Burlington Marriott
AKA Bistro in Lincoln
Dalya's in Bedford
Bistro 5 in Medford
Parson's Table (the former Catch) in Winchester has gotten nice reports
If you're steak folks, the Capitol Grille outlet in Burlington is like the others.

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Dalya's Restaurant
20 North Rd Ste 1, Bedford, MA 01730

Bistro 5
5 Playstead Road, Medford, MA 02155

AKA Bistro
145 Lincoln Rd, Lincoln, MA 01773

[mcel215]

My other favorite is Mamma Maria's in the North End. I love that you can drive up the old cobblestone street and give your car to the valet. The food is excellent and it's not too far into the City!

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Mamma Maria Restaurant
3 North Sq, Boston, MA 02113

[scubajane]

L'andana in Burlington - consistently good food in quite plush surroundings

[Eatin in Woostah]

We're also in Lexington and try not to go too far when we have a sitter. We've done anniversary and birthday dinners at both L'Andana and Il Capriccio, and both were excellent. Other options are Parson's Table in Winchester, and Summer Winter in Burlington. Have fun!

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Il Capriccio
888 Main St., Waltham, MA 02453

L'Andana
86 Cambridge Street, Burlington, MA 01803

[debidokun]

I recommend that you do go to Flora for extended restaurant week. We went last weekend and the food was great. They had 2 special appetizers and both were so delicious - one was a fig salad and the other was fried calamari. We both had fish - blue fish and trout and these also were very good.

[mcel215]

Il Capriccio in Waltham.

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Il Capriccio
888 Main St., Waltham, MA 02453

[Guido]

Second Il Capriccio, or try Oleana in Cambridge.

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Il Capriccio
888 Main St., Waltham, MA 02453

Oleana
134 Hampshire St., Cambridge, MA 02139

[shaebones]

L'andana in Burlington