The Most Romantic Restaurants Worth Your Valentine’s Day Reservation

Valentine’s Day is coming up February 14, and nothing beats a date night at a romantic restaurant in your city. From sweeping city views to waterside rooftops, and cozy French fare to modern takes on Mexican cuisine, we’ve rounded up restaurants in each Related city worth making a reservation to celebrate.   

New York City: Manhatta

Woo your sweetheart with sparkling views of the city from 60 floors up at Manhatta, a restaurant from Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group. For Valentine's Day, the acclaimed New American spot is offering a five-course prix-fixe ($245 per person, dinner only), with starter choices like oysters, bluefin tuna, and hamachi crudo. 

Second course includes a choice of seared scallop, artichoke ravioli, or foie gras, while third offers halibut Calabrian chili or grilled bass, before moving on to a selection of meat like Wagyu beef ribeye or dry-aged duck. The fifth and final course is a decadent pistachio mousse. 28 Liberty St., 60th Fl., New York, NY 10005 

Chicago: North Pond

Amp up the romance this Valentine's Day by taking in beautiful waterside city views at Chicago’s North Pond restaurant. For dinner, tuck into the well-stacked $134 per person dinner tasting menu, which opens with a venison loin tartare taco, followed by a second course scallop, then a third course starring a dumpling dish with yak and maitake filling, pickled watermelon radish, and doenjang consommé.

Entrees include a choice of Mackinac whitefish, vadouvan-braised leg of lamb, or pork belly and tenderloin. End the meal with a dessert like chestnuts with Mont Blanc, autumn chutney, and burnt honey crême fraiche, or Korean pears with smoked applewood gelato, Oriana’s Orchard pears, and cinnamon pâte sablée. Wine pairings for the prix-fixe menu are available for $74 additional per person. 2610 N. Cannon Dr., Chicago, IL 60614

Boston: Sorellina

Nothing says Valentine’s Day quite like an elegant ambiance, unparalleled service, and a modern Italian-Mediterranean menu. Begin your meal with various antipasto dishes before venturing into primi plates like braised veal cheek ravioli or potato gnocchi with Maine lobster and Vermont butter. The second course spotlights various meat and fish dishes, such as an eight-ounce filet served with maitake mushrooms, whipped potatoes, and Montepulciano sauce, or broiled branzino with romanesco, green olives, and fennel pollen. 

Dessert features Italian favorites like tiramisu, bomboloni, and affogato, alongside other options like a warm molten chocolate cake. Sorellina’s wine list skews Italian, with some select additions from around the world. 1 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02116

Los Angeles: Casa Madera

What’s sweeter than a breezy rooftop and sweeping views of the Sunset Strip inside LA’s acclaimed Mondrian Hotel? To add to the elevated vibes, Casa Madera calls out its inspiration as “Mayan-Riviera” in both ambiance and fare.

For dinner, expect extensive raw bar selections and shareable, “for the table” plates such as guacamole with tajín-dusted mango, jalapeño, lime, and plantain chips, or Mayan hummus. Taco variations range from al pastor to tiger shrimp, while the Fish Market section boasts dishes like flaming salt-baked branzino, and the Butcher's Block offers a Wagyu beef short rib barbacoa. Whatever you order, wash it down with a cocktail like The Noble Margarita or Zen & Tonic. End your Valentine’s date on a sweet and sophisticated note with desserts like cinnamon churros or an Oaxacan chocolate tarte. 8440 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069

San Francisco: Bon Délire

A cozy French bistro gets even more charming with its proximity to San Francisco’s sparkling bay and unique details like French movies projected onto its walls and a DJ booth displaying a collection of classic vinyl. 

Cozy up to your date over charcuterie and cheese plates, caviar, and shareables like truffle fries, escargots, and oysters. Or, tuck into heartier fare like steak frites with sauce poivre or a burger served with frisée, comté cheese, confit tomatoes, and tarragon dijonnaise. An extensive drink list offers house cocktails like a Kir Royal, and a curated list of French wines and champagnes to cheers to a romantic evening. Pier 3, Ste. 102, San Francisco, CA 94111

Washington, D.C.: The Pembroke

Treat your date to a sophisticated meal at The Pembroke inside The Dupont Circle hotel. Sleek, salmon-colored banquettes, abundant greenery, and glistening marble-top tables set the scene for a memorable Valentine’s Day. 

On the dinner menu, expect starters like beef tartare and homemade pasta dishes like the carbonara with zucca, egg yolk, guanciale, pecorino, and peppercorn. Entrees include a grilled ribeye or the standout whole roasted bass for two. End the evening with desserts like tiramisu or crème brûlée, and pair all dishes with a drink from the extensive wine list. 1500 New Hampshire Ave. N.W., Washington, D.C., 20036

West Palm Beach: Spruzzo

A waterfront rooftop is a no-brainer for a romantic Valentine’s Day dinner date in Florida, and Spruzzo does it right. Spruzzo means "splash" in Italian, and the spot puts its focus on all things coastal Mediterranean in both atmosphere and menu. 

For dinner, share spreads like the roasted carrot hummus or other appetizers like the petit lobster rolls. A raw bar section offers everything from fresh oysters to a seafood tower. Mains continue the focus on both seafood and quality meats, with a land and sea dish, and a lobster and prawn fettucine. Since February 14 is a Saturday, check out Spruzzo’s Spanish Guitar Brunch (Saturdays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.), featuring soulful sounds on the rooftop as you tuck into brunch delights like crab cakes benny, steak and eggs, and a brunch wrap. Beverages run the gamut from spritzes to craft cocktails, and also include cold-pressed juices and zero-proof options. 251 N. Narcissus Ave., West Palm Beach, FL 33401

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