What if we told you that one of the most romantic restaurants in Boston is located in a former broom closet in Somerville? Albeit, one with a live-edge oak bar, vintage furniture reupholstered by the owner, and cozy corners bathed in warm lantern light. Go to The Eaves for a distraction-free date, where the room is set up for you to sit a little too close to each other and pretend the outside world doesn’t exist. The short menu changes frequently, but order the delicate shrimp gyoza dotted with chili oil if they're available. On cold days, the spicy, bone-warming beef noodle soup is essential. The entire kitchen consists of two cooks working on induction burners, and there is a single front-of-house bartender/server/host/manager who will serve you a complimentary shot of sake when you sit down. Ask them for help decoding the drink menu, which is well stocked with Japanese whisky and sake.