Cool, contemporary restaurant for Boyfriend's Birthday

[amoralamexicana]

In Boston for my boyfriend's birthday this week and want to take him somewhere kinda hip (he likes that lounge-y feel), but must be EXCELLENT food.

Right now I have reservations at L'espalier but I'm worried that even though the food is beyond good, the ambiance leaves a lot to desire. Do you have a better suggestion?

[cannedmilkandfruitypebbles]

Scampo has great food and a more lively and modern feel to it. It's not luxe but I think you'd have a great time there based on the criteria.

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Scampo
215 Charles Street, Boston, MA 02114

[Kat]

Check out Sorellina. The vibe is trendy and the food is good.

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Sorellina
1 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02116

[Delhiwala]

I agree, Sorellina is the place for you.

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Sorellina
1 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02116

[teezeetoo]

bistro du midi is another good option - bar is cool and food is good. rocca also might work (I like the bar and the bar food as well as the restaurant food).

[Mike5966]

Might wanna check out Mistral. Even the website has the feel that your BF is looking for, and the food, like Radius, is technique-y and good, though it doesn't have that my-mother-loves-you-and-wanted-to-make-this-dish-for-you feel that many places in Boston have at the expense of the lounge-y atmosphere.

[enhF94]

Radius? I'm not a fan, but the room is chic (for those who've never been) and the food is techique-oriented.

[Beachowolfe]

Check out Woodward Tavern, Neptune Oyster, Coppa, or The Gallows

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Neptune Oyster
63 Salem St Ste 1, Boston, MA 02113

Coppa
253 Shawmut Ave, Boston, MA 02118

[Beachowolfe]

oops, I guess only Woodward is lounge-y

[bluesjack]

for food you are not going to better than l'Espalier so how about drinks afterwards at 28 Degrees?
a short cab ride and I don't think you'll find a hipper vibe in Boston

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28 Degrees
1 Appleton St., Boston, MA 02116

[amoralamexicana]

excellent idea to head to enjoy good food then head to the lounge afterwards.

[mgcmonkey]

excellent food in a lounge-y atmosphere in boston? pick one or the other :)
closest is probably sorellina or you can dine at the W lounge. food is from the jean georges market kitchen.