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Contessa Boston

Italian, Vegan Pesto & Pizza

Worth ordering: Pastanamed in 5 reviews

Ask about the vegan Fusilli Genovese or pesto pasta; reviewers have had it prepared without cheese.

4.3food Very vegan-friendly

$$$

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Top tips

The squash carpaccio can be made vegan by leaving off the dairy.
Good to know: Expect high prices: dinner pasta was reported at $28–$49, with portions some diners found small for the cost.

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Tell your server about your dietary needs; multiple reviewers found staff knowledgeable and able to suggest off-menu or modified vegan choices.
Book ahead for dinner, or ask to join the bar seating waitlist; one Friday walk-in waited about 20 minutes.

People mention

Pesto pasta, butternut squash carpaccio and espresso martini.

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Also fusilli, ice cream, pesto fusilli, potatoes, rosemary potatoes and squash carpaccio.

Good for

The vibe: dates The vibe: groups

Praised for attentive service, beautiful interior and friendly service.

Good to know

Outdoor seating
Brunch, dinner
Cards and mobile pay

About

Contessa pairs Italian dishes such as Fusilli Genovese and squash carpaccio with a rooftop dining room overlooking the city and harbor. It’s a high-end special-occasion spot; vegan dishes can be prepared on request, but dinner pasta runs about $28–$49 and portions may feel small for the price.