Step up your romance with these restaurants throughout L.A.
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Eat at West Hollywood’s very own enchanted garden, enrobed in overflowing flowers in voluminous vases and statues greeting you at each step. Indoor or outdoor, pink and green triumphs the space—making dinner feel more like a fairy tale than a meal on the town. Snack on oysters and citrus salad to start and yuzu tagliatelle to share. Snag a table here.
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Inside the West Hollywood EDITION, Ardor transports guests to a tropical paradise amid lush greenery, candlelight lanterns and rattan seating. Chef John Fraser’s robust culinary career has brought both freshness and chic style to his dishes—serving a range of artful crudo, Mediterranean-inspired dishes and pastries, which are available for pre-order. The perfect nightcap is an avant-garde cocktail with a one-word title, such as the “Magenta” with pomegranate and bubbles or the “Sunlight” with pineapple and hot honey. Reserve your table here.
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An Italian dinner is always romantic, with warm plates of pasta for you and your partner to live out the classic moment from Lady and The Tramp. At Bottega Louie, the restaurant is famed for its traditional style pizzas, pasta, and other Italian specialties, as well as a bounty of pastries showcased in the middle of the restaurant, including intricately decorated eclairs, fruit tarts and macarons—to name a few. To book your reservation at the West Hollywood location, click here.
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Dine among the flowers at this charming Santa Monica eatery. Pink floral-clad wallpaper and vintage chandeliers make this a romantically cozy spot to grab Southeastern dishes with a twist, such as wok-tossed pea tendrils, devil chicken curry and short ribs doused in a tamarind dressing. Book your reservation here.
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The Maybourne Beverly Hills’s newest rooftop restaurant offers romance in its gorgeous views as well as its pristine and clean interior. Sit in sea blue velvet booths under the bird mosaic while enjoying pizzas, pasta and signature cocktails, including a section for hot beverages and negroni sessions. To book a reservation, click here.
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Book your next romantic meal beachside at this local favorite tucked off of the PCH, offering some of the most spectacular ocean views in an ambiance lit by twinkling lights and stars. Order seasonal oysters to share and Geoffrey’s “Surf n’ Turf” for a little bit of land and sea. To book a reservation, click here.
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Il Cielo’s whimsical interior is reminiscent of a European chateau, and the food is made to match. Shareable antipasti plates, creamy burrata served in olive crumble, white wine seafood Tagliolini and grilled whole Mediterranean branzino will dazzle your date. Yet every option on the menu is just as delicious as it is decadent. Reserve your table here.
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This upscale eatery inside L’Ermitage Beverly Hills radiates class from cuisine to decor. Share a meal in an elegant setting—with date night favorites including caviar, chilled oysters, homemade spaghetti and a brown butter financier for dessert. Book your reservation here.
Mar’sel is a must for those seeking a semi-private dining experience with unaltered views of the Pacific. Book a seat outside and chit-chat over roasted baby beets and basil-infused risotto, along with a specialty cocktail or glass of wine. Find a reservation here.
The view of downtown L.A. from 15 floors up is romantic, but Perch’s fantastic French fare and robust bar menu also create the perfect date night spot. In the spirit of the location, sip on an “All The Way Up” cocktail with lemon and creme de mure before a famous plate of steak frites enveloped in rich truffle cheese. For reservations, click here.
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For a posh and romantic breakfast, lunch or dinner, head to The Ivy—decorated from head to toe in floral arrangements—offering a wide range of delicious fare. From salads to bacon burgers and a decadent smoked salmon pizza, the sky’s the limit when ordering in this lovely, picket-fenced eatery. Be sure to snag a table by the fireplace for a cozy date night—and order a homemade chocolate chip cookie to split! Book a table here.
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The Beverly Hills Hotel is the epitome of romance, and the on-site Polo Lounge is no different. This well-attended establishment’s buzzy atmosphere, candy-striped ceiling and chic booth seating under palm fronds make for a lovely place to grab a Basil Collins or indulge in a romantic date night dinner of American Wagyu burgers and chocolate souffle. Click here to make a reservation.
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Sitting 12 stories above the scenic streets of L.A., this social eatery makes a fabulous date night spot, fulfilling Angelenos’ dreams of a romantic dinner under the stars. Try playful takes on fancy fare like caviar with french fries, pistachio guacamole and a lobster burger served with green chili dressing. Book your reservation here.
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