Best of Boston

There are restaurants, and then there are dining experiences. Contessa falls firmly in the latter category, thanks to its perch atop the Newbury Boston hotel offering jaw-dropping views high above the Public Garden, jewel-toned interior design by Ken Fulk, and see-and-be-seen ambiance that’s a true showstopper. Make reservations well in advance for a birthday, anniversary, or other important occasion, order the signature 40-ounce bistecca Fiorentina and a bottle (perhaps magnum?) of bubbly, and you’ll be getting props for days.