51 Romantic Restaurants

From Tiny Two-Person Eateries to Sky-High Dining Experiences

— January 28, 2014 — Lifestyle
Romantic restaurants are spread out all over the world and are popular year-round, but they will no doubt see a surge in reservations on Valentine’s Day.

Although the use of warm colors like pinks and reds are associated with romance on Valentine’s Day, there are a ton of restaurant designs that create an amorous atmosphere in other ways. Location plays a big part in this and destinations like Italy naturally lend themselves to romance. One particularly romantic Italian restaurant is the The Summer Cave in the south that partly shelters diners, while still giving them a spectacular view of the stars.

Unless a restaurant has rooftop accessibility, a lot of the time stargazing and a strong connection to nature in an urban setting is impossible. However, there are plenty of examples of interiors that use lighting and dynamic installations to shape a busy restaurant into an intimate experience for two.
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Luxurious Cave-Bound Getaways
Luxurious Cave-Bound Getaways
The Grotta Palasezze Hotel Sits in Limestone
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Ever-Changing Eateries
Ever-Changing Eateries
The Electrolux Cube Pop Up Restaurant is a Traveling Wonder
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Entangled Installation Eateries
Entangled Installation Eateries
The Aria Ristorante Features Eye-Catching Fixtures
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Tiny Two-Person Eateries
Tiny Two-Person Eateries
Solo Per Due in Italy is the World's Smallest Restaurant
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Icy Dining Experiences
Icy Dining Experiences
Winnipeg's RAW: Almond Restaurant is Situated Over a Frozen River
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Utensil-Inspired Restaurants
Utensil-Inspired Restaurants
The Tower Kitchen Appears to Be Set Inside an Oversized Oven
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Luxuriously Relaxing Restaurants
Luxuriously Relaxing Restaurants
Le Sergent Recruteur Provides Enjoyment with its Elegant Setting
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Urban Double-Level Eateries
Urban Double-Level Eateries
The Twister Restaurant Features a Swirly Maze of Seating
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Linear Element Eateries
Linear Element Eateries
The Tsukiage-An Restaurant Stays True to its Japanese Culture
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Mirrored Alpine Dining
Mirrored Alpine Dining
The Knoll Ridge Cafe by Harris Butt Architecture is Magestic
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Melting Marshmallow Eateries
Melting Marshmallow Eateries
The L'Opéra Restaurant Paris Features Soft Architectural Element
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Clouded Ceiling Eateries
Clouded Ceiling Eateries
The Ho-Hum Restaurant by M4 Features Artful Spacial Elements
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Luxurious Palate-Inspired Getaways
Luxurious Palate-Inspired Getaways
'VeryFirstTo' Introduces a $275,000 Food-Centric Holiday
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Split-Personality Mediterranean Eateries
Split-Personality Mediterranean Eateries
Mr Frank Restaurant is Both Rustic and Contemporary
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Surrealist Bar Rooms
Surrealist Bar Rooms
The Yucca Lounge is Beautifully Vibrant and Crazy
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Artistically Abstract Decorative Dining
Artistically Abstract Decorative Dining
Sketch Restaurant in London, England Feeds the Eyes
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Dapper Devilish Bistros
Dapper Devilish Bistros
The SMLWRLD 'Hell of the North' Restaurant is Warm and Inviting
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Fairytale-Inspired Restaurants
Fairytale-Inspired Restaurants
Warownia is a Jagged and Surreal Interior by Karina Wiciak
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Tantalizing Treetop Restaurants (UPDATE)
Tantalizing Treetop Restaurants (UPDATE)
The Yellow Pages Redwoods Treehouse Eatery is High Class
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Nautical Rope-Lined Eateries
Nautical Rope-Lined Eateries
Odessa Restaurant Draws Inspiration from the Ukrainian Sea Port City
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Luxury Urban Retreats
Luxury Urban Retreats
The Bingham Hotel Provides a City Getaway from Central London
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Stacked Plywood Interiors
Stacked Plywood Interiors
Kuma Layers Plywood to Create Visual Landscapes and Functional Furniture
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Hexagonal Honeycomb Restaurants
Hexagonal Honeycomb Restaurants
Rice Home by AS Design Service is Bee-Inspired
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Jenga-Inspired Eateries
Jenga-Inspired Eateries
The Innuendo Restaurant by Bluarch Architecture Features Grid-Like Accents
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Hole-Punched Lodges
Hole-Punched Lodges
The Dream Downtown Hotel Resembles Connect Four
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Forest Canopy Eateries
Forest Canopy Eateries
Koichi Takada Architects' TREE Restaurant is Like the Hometree in 'Avatar'
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Incandescent Starry-Night Restaurants
Incandescent Starry-Night Restaurants
‘The Feast’ Restaurant in Shanghai Emulates the
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Floating Orb Eateries
Floating Orb Eateries
The Ciel de Paris by Noe Duchaufour-Lawrance is Boldly Lit
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Sculpturally Ribbed Interiors
Sculpturally Ribbed Interiors
The Graffiti Cafe by Studio MODE is a Stunningly Comfortable Area
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Modernized Monumental Eateries
Modernized Monumental Eateries
The NYU Restaurant by IM Lab is Built Atop Ancient Ruins
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Luxury Royal Restaurants
Luxury Royal Restaurants
The Exquisite L'Opera Restaurant in Paris is Designed by Odile Decq
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Tree-Table Restaurants
Tree-Table Restaurants
The Tartinery Nolita French Bistro is Like an Indoor Courtyard Cafe
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Loopy Lumber Interiors
Loopy Lumber Interiors
The Nautilus Project is Organically Sophisticated and Elegant
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Bold Broken Mirror Eateries
Bold Broken Mirror Eateries
The Alegra Restaurant by Mr.Important is Dynamically Designed
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Culture-Merging Restaurants
Culture-Merging Restaurants
Sous les Cerisiers by Ralston & Bau Merges Opera and Geisha Themes
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Jenga-Inspired Architecture
Jenga-Inspired Architecture
The Cafe Kureon by Kengo Kuma and Associates is Multi-Dimensional
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Luminous Block Walls
Luminous Block Walls
The Deli at Gateway Interior by 10x10 Design Consultants
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Woven Wood Ceilings
Woven Wood Ceilings
The Ikibana Restaurant by El Equipo Creativo is Whimsical and Warm
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Dining Car-Inspired Restaurants
Dining Car-Inspired Restaurants
The Fabbrica Bergen Pizzeria is Warm and Intimate
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Luxury Supper Clubs
Luxury Supper Clubs
Kettner's Famous Restaurant of London is Famous
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Elegant Chocolate-Hued Eateries
Elegant Chocolate-Hued Eateries
This Dim Sum Bar by Hou de Sousa is Classic yet Contemporary
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Wooden Crate Cafes
Wooden Crate Cafes
Muzeum Sztuki Cafe Adds Comfort to Your Daily Cafe Trips
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Underground Seaside Restaurants
Underground Seaside Restaurants
The Summer Cave is the Most Romantic Place to Dine in the World
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Dark Room Dining
Dark Room Dining
O'Noir Toronto Restaurant Lets You Enjoy Dinner Without Seeing it (UPDATE)
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Whimsical Vintage Restaurants
Whimsical Vintage Restaurants
One Could Easily Get Lost in this Wonderful Theme Restaurant
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Wooden Wave Diners
Wooden Wave Diners
The BanQ Restaurant in Boston is a Creatively Designed Space
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Eclectically Retro Eateries
Eclectically Retro Eateries
The Matto Bar and Pizzeria is Cozy and Rustic
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Building Block Cafes
Building Block Cafes
The Starbucks Amsterdam Rembrandtplein is Dynamically Designed
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Rustic Baking-Inspired Restaurant Décor
Rustic Baking-Inspired Restaurant Décor
Pizza Farro Adorns The Ceilings With Vintage Rolling
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Eclectic Industrial Eateries
Eclectic Industrial Eateries
The Amerikka Design Office Chico’s Restaurant is Bold
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Rustic Industrial Restaurants
Rustic Industrial Restaurants
Cocotte Presents a Gritty Interior Design
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