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Valentine’s Day is such a big foodie holiday that some restaurants were booked up months in advance. But with only six days to go, we still managed to find some cozy, romantic spots in the Boston area that are still accepting reservations on the 14th for two (at this writing, anyway). Snap one up fast at opentable.com, and tell your love that you picked it out weeks ago.
- Bar Lola, 160 Commonwealth Ave. These tapas plates are meant to be shared – what could be more romantic than that? This Back Bay establishment feels right out of Spain, with lighting soft enough to feel intimate.
- Anthony’s Pier 4, 140 Northen Ave. To make the night feel special, what about a great view? This restaurant is lined with big windows that look over the Boston Harbor. Fittingly, they offer some well-reviewed seafood – you know what they say about oysters, don’t you?
- Gaslight, 560 Harrison Ave. No one does romance quite like the French, and this award-winning restaurant fits the bill. Best of all, despite its high end feel, it’s quite affordable!
- No. 9 Park, 9 Park St. You read that correctly – No. 9 Park, Barbara Lynch’s venerable Boston institution, is still accepting reservations. Hurry up and grab one!
- Bergamot, 118 Beacon St. This new restaurant was one of the most buzzed-about this year. Why not go and see what the fuss is about?
- Trattoria Il Panino, 11 Parmenter St. Short of actually going to Italy, going to the North End for Valentine’s Day is your next-best romantic option. This is one of the handful of well-reviewed and atmospheric restaurants in the area that are still accepting reservations.
- Casablanca, 40 Brattle St. Imagine telling your partner that you’re going to Casablanca for Valentine’s Day. This French-by-way-of-African gem may be your chance to pretend you’re Bogart and Bergman (with a happier ending, we hope).