You’ve got 34 days till Valentine’s Day. Therefore, behold: our rundown of the spots and the tables to consider in town this year. Call it “preemptive wooing.”
Not only is it the quaintest two-top in the room, but everything from first dates to wedding proposals to
the occasional breakup has gone down here.
Why it’s right: It also happens to be the table with the best wi-fi reception, in case
you need to locate the closest lingerie shop after dinner.
This is the best corner in the entire rustic-y room. It’s nestled next to the fireplace, and the Hanover
Street views go particularly well with the authentic Roman cuisine and killer olive oil.
Why it’s right: Because it’s the best. But if you can’t snag it, ask nicely for any
of the tables along the windows. Same view, same coziness.
It’s a tiny two-top that overlooks and feeds off the buzz of the lounge area, while still being secluded
enough to turn your attentions inward (or, toward each other).
Why it’s right: Oysters. Tons of them. And since they’re good about taking requests
here, don’t shy away from having a few Narragansett tallboys waiting on ice for your arrival.
Consider this the no-fail option. Ask for one of the leather two-top booth tables and sit down with some
French wine and whatever Barbara Lynch and Co. will be creating for the menu that night.
Why it’s right: The decor, food and wine program are basically built for this holiday,
and there’s not a bad seat in the house.
This corner nook has the best views looking out at the other diners, comes stocked with comfy pillows, and
is known to be a seat that leads to refined PDA.
Why it’s right: The restaurant is literally next door to Paul Revere’s original house.
Little-known fact: revolutionary war heroes’ homes are ferocious aphrodisiacs.
