This elevated Italian spot was just named the second-best hotel restaurant in the country

Modern hotel dining has undergone a stunning evolution, transforming simple convenience into a true destination experience. Leading the charge across the United States are hotel restaurants helmed by visionary chefs who pair extraordinary menus with world-class service. In USA Today’s 10Best Readers' Choice Awards for Best Hotel Restaurant, nominated by expert panelists and voted on by readers, Boston’s own La Padrona at Raffles Boston secured the title of second best in the nation.

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Set inside the ultra-luxurious Raffles Boston in Back Bay, La Padrona offers an exquisite Italian dining experience that's both elevated and inviting. Already celebrated on The New York Times list of the 50 Best Restaurants in America, the sanctuary-like venue is modeled after a grand Italian villa. The warm, glamorous dining room is a stunner, with soaring ceilings, gold accents and a sweeping staircase that sets a breathtaking stage for a memorable meal.

The culinary magic is guided by acclaimed James Beard Award-winner Chef Jody Adams alongside Executive Chef Amarilys Colón. Together, they've curated a menu inspired by their deep travels through Italy, blending authentic flavors with modern techniques. While the house-made pastas and seafood dishes showcase incredible finesse, the true showstopper is the signature Bistecca Alla Fiorentina—a massive 40-ounce Black Angus porterhouse served with rich bone marrow and freshly grilled focaccia.

Bookending La Padrona in the national top three are two other exceptional hotel destinations: Kuro at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City took the top spot with its vibrant, contemporary Japanese dishes, while the historic Chez Philippe at The Peabody Memphis claimed number three for its sophisticated French tasting menus.

The 10 best hotel restaurants in the U.S., according to USA Today

1. Kuro at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City—Atlantic City, New Jersey
2. La Padrona at Raffles Boston—Boston, Massachusetts
3. Chez Philippe at The Peabody Memphis—Memphis, Tennessee
4. The Wharf Restaurant at Madison Beach Hotel—Madison, Connecticut
5. Blue Duck Tavern at Park Hyatt Washington, D.C.—Washington, D.C.
6. Mugen at ESPACIO—Honolulu, Hawaii
7. Halifax at W Hoboken—Hoboken, New Jersey
8. Ladyhawk by Charbel Hayek at La Peer Hotel—West Hollywood, California
9. Primo at JW Marriott Grande Lakes—Orlando, Florida
10. Serre at The Maker Hotel—Hudson, New York