The Best Hotel Restaurants In The US

In 2023, Boston welcomed the Raffles Hotel to its list of luxury stays. Less than a year later, La Padrona opened its doors. In a city filled with Italian restaurants, La Padrona stands out for many reasons. Its menu – designed by James Beard Award-winner Jody Adams and executive chef Amarilys Colón – expertly manages to be both rustic and elegant, featuring regional Italian dishes made with a mix of local and imported ingredients. But the interiors of La Padrona deserve a special mention, too. The design leans heavily on old-school glamor but never veers into kitsch or overly nostalgic territory. There are dramatic merlot colored walls, sinkable velvet booths, moody brass lighting, and a 360-degree bar wrapped in Calacatta viola marble. Sounds extravagant? Well, yes, but the space succeeds in wrapping you in indulgence from the moment you step inside. Service is on the ball but always warm, and while La Padrona operates independently of the hotel, it effortlessly oozes the same level of polish.