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Diners' Choice: Good for special occasions restaurants in Boston Metro South

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Updated 05 January 2025

Looking for the best special occasion restaurants in Boston Metro South? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!


A photo of Tosca restaurant
4.8
4.8 (3554)
$50 and over
Italian
Hingham
About the restaurant
Tosca is the flagship restaurant of Eat Well Inc. Open for dinner only, Tosca is located on historic Hingham Harbor and offers creative regional Italian cuisine focusing on fresh New England flavors and local, seasonal ingredients. Constructed in the 1910 Granary Marketplace building, the award-winning restaurant boasts a theatrical setting with exposed brick, imported tiles, mahogany woods, and an open kitchen from which executive chef Divino Costa takes center stage.

Tosca can also provide a setting for business dinners and meetings to weddings and showers to anniversaries and birthdays. Whether you choose the Classic, Rustic look of The Wine Room or the sophisticated, continental flavor of The Salon, it will set the stage for a grand event or intimate celebration Contact Event Manager Kari Buttkus at 781-740-0800 for details.


Top review
Edward
Dined 1 day ago
Tosca delivers on its reputation as an upscale food experience with high end dining, attention to detail, a deep wine and cocktail list and attentive service.
A photo of Alma Nove restaurant
4.8
4.8 (5703)
$31 to $50
Mediterranean
Hingham
About the restaurant
Paul Wahlberg presents Alma Nove, a stylish and contemporary restaurant and bar offering classic Italian cuisine amid the bountiful flavors of the surrounding Mediterranean. Located in the historic Hingham Shipyard steps from the beautiful shoreline of Hingham Bay, guests can enjoy a scenic view whether they dine inside with panoramic floor to ceiling windows or on the patio furnished with lounge furniture and a fire pit. The wine list at Alma Nove is approachable, affordable and fun, very similar to the menu.


Top review
BruceVIP
Dined 5 days ago
What could be better than a midweek winter lunch at Alma Nove? Very comfortable, delicious, quiet and relaxing with wide range of expertly prepared menu choices ranging from salads to sandwiches to their signature pasta dishes. Well done!
A photo of BOCCA restaurant
4.8
4.8 (1851)
$30 and under
Italian
Fairhaven
About the restaurant
BOCCA is serving the finest Italian dining in the region. Formerly known as The Pasta House, BOCCA has a modern eclectic ambiance, top quality food and wine, endless variety, and impeccable service. We source the freshest ingredients including local produce, seafood, and meats, to bring you the highest quality on all of your favorite menu items.

BOCCA offers a gluten free menu for guests who wish to enjoy a traditional gluten free Italian experience. The grille guarantees satisfaction with each and every bite, constantly researching the best and finest recipes to best serve the people of the community Your Satisfaction Is Our Livelihood!

Top review
OpenTable Diner
Dined 3 days ago
Great experience! Delicious food!
A photo of One Bistro restaurant
4.7
4.7 (2536)
$30 and under
Continental
Norwood
About the restaurant
Opened in October of 2002 and located south of Boston, on Route 1 (the Auto Mile) next to the Four Points by Sheraton Norwood Hotel, this popular neighborhood restaurant and bar attracts loyal diners from Norwood, Boston, Providence, Dedham, Sharon, Stoughton, Westwood and beyond. The eclectic menu features a combination of French, American and New England influences, all made with the highest quality ingredients and prepared fresh to your order.
Top review
shelleyVIP
Dined 3 days ago
Great birthday dinner at One Bistro as usual! Love it here !
A photo of Amelia's restaurant
4.7
4.7 (3383)
$31 to $50
Italian
Stoughton
About the restaurant
Offering a menu reminiscent of northern Italy’s trattorias with farm to table ingredients, Amelia’s creates a relaxed yet sophisticated atmosphere in a suburban setting. Our extensive wine list and fine selections of cocktails and single malts complement our most tender and flavorful steaks. An abundance of fresh pastas and homemade desserts showcases our kitchen’s creativity and passion.

Our attire guidelines

Amelia's strives to provide an elegant, fine dining atmosphere. Our associates’ priority is to ensure your experience is memorable. We kindly suggest that our guests choose attire that is both polished and suited to our restaurant. Thank you for not wearing excessively revealing clothing including exposed undergarments, clothing emitting marijuana odor, and clothing with offensive language or graphics. We appreciate your cooperation.

Top review
Michelle
Dined 1 day ago
The ambiance was nice though loud. The waiter was attentive and apologetic when the bar was backed up with our drinks. We had the oysters, goat cheese dip, the special of the day, and the filet mignon. The oysters were delicious and the goat cheese dip was fantastic though we could have used more crackers for it. The special was amazing and the filet was perfectly cooked and tasty. The only issue I can complain about is the "service fee" that was added to the bill that we did not expect. The bill explained: "As the cost of doing business in Boston has increased dramatically in the past couple of years, our ability to increase the wages of our kitchen staff has been limited. A 3% kitchen appreciation fee helps us offset that. If you would like to have this fee removed from your check, please let us know." I did not have it removed but thinking about it later, I may have them remove it in the future. We all have experienced increased costs, and I'm not sure the service fee added is the way to offset those costs as a restaurant. I might rather see them raise the price of certain meals or sides by $1 which would make it more clear what the final cost of the meal is. For me, it was not about the actual money (which was only about $5), more about the unexpected add-on of the fee. Anyhow, we will be back to enjoy the delicious food and lovely atmosphere despite the added fee.
A photo of Tropeiros Grill (Formerly Brazilian Grill) - Dartmouth restaurant
4.7
4.7 (2082)
$31 to $50
Brazilian Steakhouse
Dartmouth
About the restaurant
The Churrascaria Tropeiro's grill - Dartmouth offers an authentic Brazilian dining experience as we serve you Churrasco a Rodizio, which means “Rotisserie Barbeque.” We also offer a full salad bar of soups, fresh salads, cheese, hot entrees and side dishes. And the best part? It’s all you can eat! Come hungry and enjoy your dining experience here with us. Coming Soon TROPEIRO'S WORCESTER,MA
Top review
Diane
Dined 3 days ago
Food and see ice were good. Food is slightly different than before but lots of variety
A photo of Lucca - Rockland restaurant
4.7
4.7 (1331)
$30 and under
Italian
Rockland
About the restaurant
Lucca South Shore is the newest and fourth location for Lucca restaurant group. Featuring two bars, two patios, a large dining room, multiple areas to host large parties and ample parking. Lucca South Shore allows you to enjoy the Lucca experience without heading in to Boston. With a reputation for award winning wine lists, Lucca South Shore features numerous carefully curated offerings. Our cocktail program has been elevated to offer both classic and innovative cocktails as well as an assortment of cocktails on draft.
The property has over three acres; future plans include designing and creating a Chef's garden to grow fruits, vegetables and herbs.

Top review
Cherie
Dined 1 day ago
We go to Luca regularly and are always impressed from the moment you are greeted by the hostess to the bus girl outing your water to the waiter who is helpful and knowledgeable to the owner who always treats us like family. Everything is top notch. The food is also delicious, especially last night when we had the swordfish and Porkchop! And Sean the owner and his wife are the nicest people! Highly recommend. Best spot in south shore. Xo Cherie and David
A photo of Sorelle restaurant
4.7
4.7 (70)
$31 to $50
Italian
Abington
About the restaurant
Sorelle is located on the site of the former Vin & Eddie’s, a local favorite that closed its doors in 2016. The restaurant has undergone major renovations including a brand-new bar, an outdoor patio, new furniture and a lighter, more contemporary look. Stop on in and join us for lunch or dinner, We can't wait to see you!
Top review
Niccole
Dined 3 days ago
We love Sorelle. I’ve never had a bad meal there whether it be an app or a full entree and desert.
A photo of Porticello Restaurant restaurant
4.6
4.6 (824)
$30 and under
Italian
South Easton
About the restaurant
At Porticello Restaurant located in South Easton, MA, the quality of our service is only surpassed by the excellence of our food. We have been serving the most exquisite Italian cuisine and we think it's time that you experience it for yourself. As you enter Porticello Restaurant let yourself be whisked away by sights, sounds, and aromas… but that is just the beginning. Specializing in all the finest Italian entrees from savory pasta to fresh salads we guarantee one visit will keep you coming again and again. Stop by and see for yourself what makes us unique!
Top review
Eileen
Dined 3 days ago
Porticello’s is one of our favorite local restaurants, and has been for many years, great food, great service and fabulous bartenders!
A photo of The Venetian Restaurant restaurant
4.4
4.4 (1254)
$30 and under
Italian
Hingham
About the restaurant
Partners, Eric Papachristos and Chef Paul King have brought The Venetian back to its glory days. Chef Paul focuses on the classics of neighborhood Italian American cuisine, homemade pasta, steaks & chops straight from the butcher, Craft cocktails, and an impressive Italian & American wine list. A fresh renovation has brought 1950’s elegance of black tin-ceilings, red leather tufted booths, and chandeliers to the South Shore.The Venetian – A Weymouth Tradition, Reimagined.
Top review
Loretta
Dined 3 days ago
The restaurant looked beautiful all decorated inside and put. The service was great. The food was delicious. I would highly recommend coming here again.
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