Roslindale

family affordable · 02131

Roslindale Village is the rare Boston pocket where a first date can still end at a reasonable hour without anyone pretending the check did not sting. Adams Park anchors the Square, the commuter rail drops you a block from Birch Street, and the rotation around Delfino, Shanti, and Sophia's Grotto holds up after three dates in a row. The crowd skews stroller-and-mortgage, which thins out the performative singles energy you get in Southie or the Seaport. Tradeoff is honest: nightlife caps around 10 p.m., and the Orange Line is a Forest Hills transfer away. Bring a partner who finds that restful, not boring.

6,583

singles 22–50

53%

male

$58,138

median income

$2,020

median rent

The data

Roslindale by the numbers

Roslindale runs male-heavy, about 53% men to 47% women.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
Median individual income in Roslindale is about $58,100.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
The median renter in Roslindale pays about $2,020 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
About 6,600 Roslindale residents ages 22 to 50 are single.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

13 spots · tap a point, label, or class to filter

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13 spots across Roslindale

Roslindale
Drinks
Boston Ale House
Sports bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 756
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
1885 Centre St, West Roxbury, MA 02132
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 756 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Boston Ale House.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon3 PM to 1 AM
Tue3 PM to 1 AM
Wed3 PM to 1 AM
Thu3 PM to 1 AM
Fri11:30 AM to 1 AM
Sat11 AM to 1 AM
Sun11 AM to 1 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
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Roslindale
Dining
Sophia's Grotto
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 644
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
22r Birch St, Roslindale, MA 02131
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 644 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Sophia's Grotto.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4:30 to 9:30 PM
Tue4:30 to 9:30 PM
Wed4:30 to 9:30 PM
Thu4:30 to 9:30 PM
Fri4:30 to 9:30 PM
Sat12 to 9:30 PM
Sun12 to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
Contact
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Roslindale
Dining
Delfino Restaurant
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 563
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
754 South St, Roslindale, MA 02131
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 563 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Delfino Restaurant.
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Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue5 to 10 PM
Wed5 to 10 PM
Thu5 to 10 PM
Fri5 to 10 PM
Sat5 to 10 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Curbside pickup · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Groups
Contact
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Roslindale
Cafés
Green T Coffee Shop - Rozzie
Coffee shop$$$$★ 4.4 · 402
Wheelchair access
Find it
873 South St, Roslindale, MA 02131
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 402 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Green T Coffee Shop - Rozzie.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon6 AM to 6 PM
Tue6 AM to 6 PM
Wed6 AM to 6 PM
Thu6 AM to 10 PM
Fri6 AM to 10 PM
Sat6 AM to 10 PM
Sun6 AM to 6 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Family-friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
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Roslindale
Drinks
Napper Tandy's Rozzie
Pub$$$$★ 4 · 401
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Find it
4195 Washington St, Roslindale, MA 02131
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4★ from 401 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Napper Tandy's Rozzie.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 PM to 1 AM
Tue4 PM to 1 AM
Wed4 PM to 1 AM
Thu4 PM to 1 AM
Fri4 PM to 1 AM
Sat12 PM to 1 AM
Sun12 PM to 1 AM
Dining
Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
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Roslindale
Dining
Pena Bani Restaurant
Dominican restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 363
Good for groups
Find it
4541 Washington St, Roslindale, MA 02131
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 363 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Pena Bani Restaurant.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon9 AM to 7 PM
Tue9 AM to 7 PM
Wed9 AM to 7 PM
Thu9 AM to 7 PM
Fri9 AM to 7 PM
Sat9 AM to 7 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Crowd
Groups
Contact
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Roslindale
Cafés
The Square Root
Coffee shop$$$$★ 4.3 · 330
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
2 Corinth St, Boston, MA 02131
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 330 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Square Root.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon7 AM to 11 PM
Tue7 AM to 3 PM
Wed7 AM to 11 PM
Thu7 AM to 11 PM
Fri7 AM to 11 PM
Sat8 AM to 11 PM
Sun8 AM to 11 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
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Roslindale
Dining
753 South
American restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 292
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
753 South St, Boston, MA 02131
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 292 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at 753 South.
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Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
ThuClosed
Fri5 to 10 PM
Sat5 to 10 PM
Sun4 to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups
Contact
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Roslindale
Dining
Effie's Kitchen
Greek restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 238
Find it
37 Poplar St, Boston, MA 02131
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 238 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Effie's Kitchen.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 6 PM
Tue11 AM to 6 PM
Wed11 AM to 6 PM
Thu11 AM to 6 PM
Fri11 AM to 6 PM
Sat11 AM to 6 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Contact
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Roslindale
Dining
Midnight Morning
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 224
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
14 Birch St, Boston, MA 02131
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 224 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Midnight Morning.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon8 AM to 9 PM
Tue8 AM to 9 PM
Wed8 AM to 9 PM
Thu8 AM to 10 PM
Fri8 AM to 12:30 AM
Sat10 AM to 12 AM
Sun10 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
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Roslindale
Cafés
Oda
Coffee shop$$$$★ 5 · 153
Outdoor seating
Find it
3840 Washington St, Boston, MA 02130
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
5★ from 153 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Oda.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon7 AM to 5 PM
Tue7 AM to 5 PM
Wed7 AM to 5 PM
Thu7 AM to 5 PM
Fri7 AM to 8 PM
Sat7 AM to 8 PM
Sun7 AM to 8 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
Contact
Site Maps
Roslindale
Dining
Rose & G Restaurant
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 139
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
630 Hyde Park Ave, Roslindale, MA 02131
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 139 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Rose & G Restaurant.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12 to 10:30 AM, 12 to 10 PM
Tue12 to 10:30 PM
Wed12 to 10:30 PM
Thu12 AM to 10:30 PM
Fri12 to 10:30 PM
Sat10:30 AM to 10:30 PM
Sun10:30 AM to 12 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Curbside pickup · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
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Roslindale
Activity
Canvas Studio Boston
Painting studio★ 5 · 97
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
55 Fairmount Ave, Hyde Park, MA 02136
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
5★ from 97 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Canvas Studio Boston.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue4 to 7 PM
WedClosed
ThuClosed
Fri8 to 10 PM
Sat2 to 10 PM
SunClosed
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
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Roslindale

Roslindale by the numbers

Local date spots

Boston Ale House

Sophia's Grotto

Delfino Restaurant

Green T Coffee Shop - Rozzie

Napper Tandy's Rozzie

Pena Bani Restaurant

The Square Root

753 South

Effie's Kitchen

Midnight Morning

Oda

Rose & G Restaurant

Canvas Studio Boston

Reach Roslindale singles right where they plan dates.