Contessa

This chic restaurant is perched above The Newbury Boston and offers more than just hearty Northern Italian food; it also excels in terms of aesthetics. This glass-enclosed rooftop hideaway has an interior that gives the impression of being a lush garden patio perched on a Tuscan hillside. But if you can tear your eyes away for a moment from the stunning interior, you'll also notice that this restaurant boasts breathtaking views of the neighboring Back Bay. Raise your negroni to the cityscape in front of you as you take a seat in one of Contessa's comfortable seats, order a plate of fresh pasta and a selection of salumi, and enjoy the view.

Contessa, the restaurant atop The Newbury Boston, one of Boston's most opulent hotels, rules over Back Bay and The Boston Public Garden. This rooftop location, which is a delightful reimagining of old-world European resorts and enduring Italian estates, offers traditional great trattoria meals. The rooftop space seems like a "garden in the sky," where diners may unwind in a sun-soaked room for breakfast, lunch, or brunch or take in the sunset and starry skies over drinks and dinner. It is designed like a conservatory with a glass ceiling and retractable panels for open-air dining.

Google Rating: 3.9/5.0

Location: 3 Newbury St., Boston, 02116
Cross street: Arlington Street
Website: www.contessatrattoria.com
Opening hours: Wed—Sat 5—11pm