10 best restaurants for Mother's Day in Boston

The street-level bistro space offers its own menu of inviting, French-accented fare, while the upstairs dining room pulls out all the stops with a varied assortment of splurge-worthy dishes. But enjoying a glass of rose on the patio on a warm evening is a special part about living in Boston.

Tuscan Kitchen’s Seaport location offers an authentic rustic Italian dining experience with handmade pastas and raviolis, fresh baked breads, and house-made salumi. The open kitchen offers a glimpse of the action. And there are some amazing new menu items worth trying including: an artichoke salad, a beet salad, a luscious grill plate and some creamy pesto gnocchi. Pair any of these items with a glass or two of wine and mom is sure to leave happy. 

Home of our favorite espresso martini in Boston! Bricco is always a great choice, mom is sure to enjoy a meal in the North End from this favorite spot on Hanover Street. You can't go wrong with the menu and there are lots of crowd-pleasing choices, so even picky eaters are sure to leave delighted. 

Co-owner Sandrine Rossi relies on family history to bring customers authentic, rustic French cuisine — think escargot toast, beef Bourguignon, and roasted black mission fig with blue cheese fondue — at this welcoming South End spot. Many a local has been known to stop in for a glass of fine French wine paired with a gourmet dessert such as chocolate croissant pudding or poached pear fromage blanc.

Owner Kristin Canty has brought farm-to-table dining to the Seaport, on the site where the iconic Anthony’s Pier 4 restaurant once stood. The seasonal menus are always filled with modern, local dishes using ingredients that are organic, non-GMO and come from local area purveyors. Most meat comes from The Farm at Woods Hill and other local farms that raise animals ethically, giving customers a top-notch product. Woods Hill Pier 4 is now a staple for date nights, celebratory dinners, and drinks with friends on their spacious patio.

With stone floors, high ceilings, enormous windows, and an atmosphere suggestive of Provence, Mistral is both sophisticated and elegantly casual. It’s a sunny fine dining experience marked by an exquisite French-Mediterranean menu and fine wines. Service remains superb, making it a distinctive fine dining experience. Book a table for brunch or dinner this Mother's Day in Boston. 

Brought to us by Chris Himmel and Chef Robert Sisca, The Banks Fish House draws inspiration from their many joint fishing trips over the years. Choose from fish and chips (IPA-battered, locally caught haddock with slaw, french fries and remoulade), ​​the lobster bake (a single-pot medley of chorizo, lobster, clams, mussels, potatoes and corn) and a clam chowder flatbread (a thin crust topped with creme fraiche, smoked bacon, clams, potatoes and oyster crackers) for quite the New England Mother's Day. 

Grana has taken the place of Bond at the Langham Boston and it is a lighter, airier version of its former occupant. You’ll want to go here for a business lunch, brunch with friends or even a solo treat yourself breakfast. Grana is one of the rare spots in town that can do it all. The refined, but approachable menu and atmosphere is just what we needed downtown, and the vibe is oh-so-chic that you will want to come back again and again.

This Kingston Street eatery offers craft comfort food with slightly Southern flair, and its brunch dishes are no exception. Take your pick from elevated down-home items like hot honey chicken and biscuits, Okie eggs benedict, Texas toast breakfast sandwich or smoked pork mac and cheese. And remember that they have an amazing patio that is the perfect place to soak up the sun while enjoying your meal with family. 

The inside of this glass-enclosed, rooftop sanctuary seems like it’s a lush garden patio situated on a Tuscan hillside. But if you’re able to pry your eyes away from the beautiful interior for a minute, you’ll also see that this restaurant offers unreal views of the surrounding Back Bay. Just the place to bring the mom who demands perfection, this is a stylish spot where everyone will want to dress for the occasion.