Philadelphia's Best Romantic Date Spot 2008

The romantic setting is everything at this historic Headhouse Italian spot.

Reviews:

• “VERY romantic and great food!”
• “We had a great time”
• “Great Restaurant”
• “Great restaurant!”
• “For the price, lack of service and average food, I would not recommend Bistro Romano.”

Tips: Patrons can get a meal-and-show package on Friday and Saturday nights by going to the adjacent Mystery Dinner Theatre, which includes dinner and hors d’oeuvres from Bistro Romano as part of the production.

Bistro Romano
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This “small places” Bella Vista spot is home to Chef Burke who’s made the rounds from defunct Angelina to acclaimed Vetri.

Reviews:

• “Exceeded High Expectations”
• “Overrated and VERY Average, Left Unsatisifed”
• “VERY OVERRATED”
• “Pleasant Surpise in Spite of Loud Foursome Next to US”
• “Unbelievable experience!!!”

Tips: Slide into a seat next to the pane-glass window for added atmosphere.

James

A charming corner restaurant right outside the Center City hubbub.

Reviews:

• “Absolutely Wonderful! "
• “ONLY FOR FAKE PEOPLE”
• “Wonderful Surprise, tasty delicious food”
• “LOVE THE ATMOSPHERE THE FOOD IS A BONUS”
• “cool place, not too complicated”

Tips: A cafe menu offers oyster and crab cake sandwiches and burgers as a more casual dining option.

L2
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Upscale French bistro that’s hard to find—but worth the effort.

Reviews:

• “Amazing..!!!!! Great place great flavors”
• “Phenomenal all around – food and service”
• “Consistently Great Food”
• “Awful food”
• “Cute French Bistro”

Tips: Cheese, caviar and wine tastings are some of the bistro’s popular events. Check the restaurant’s website for an updated schedule.

Bistro St. Tropez

This dainty, down-to-earth creperie adds French flavor and flair to Philly’s Sixth Street dining scene.

Reviews:

• “Inexcusable”
• “Crappy creperie!!!”
• “My fav place in philly- GREAT FOOD, GREAT ATMOSPHERE, REASONABLE PRICES”
• “Best place for crepes in Philly”
• “fun”

Tips: On Thursday evenings, an accordionist plays French favorites to a usually full house.

Beau Monde

North African cuisine meets Old City cocktail at this Moroccan-influenced restaurant.

Reviews:

• “My favorite restaurant in center city!”
• “Dull food, overblown decor in Old City”
• “Best Service in Town”
• “Bring a man – you will get better service.”
• “Amazing food AND service”

Tips: Get in the spirit of the place by ordering the Paul Bowles martini or the restaurant’s namesake, a creamsicle-like concoction.

Tangerine

Center City trattoria with view of Avenue of the Arts serves northern Italian cuisine contained in glamorous dining rooms.

Reviews:

• " Great dinning experience with reasonable prices"
• “Great service "
• “Great place for Rehearsal dinner”
• “Nice ambiance, Decent customer service”
• “sometimes good”

Tips: The large horseshoe-shaped bar can accommodate 15 patrons.

Upstares at Varalli

Family-owned upscale restaurant featuring traditional northern Italian cuisine in a modern setting.

Reviews:

• “Very nice!”
• “Great Atmosphere, Food good”
• “great experience”
• “Don’t waste your money here at all”
• “The food was okay, but I’m not going back. "

Le Castagne Ristorante
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An elegant touchstone of modern French cuisine at the Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia.

Reviews:

• “Best place to celebrate in Philadelphia”
• “Nice night out”
• “One Fountain, Too Many Streams”
• “BAR NONE, BEST Restaurant in Philadelphia”
• “Good, but…”

Tips: If you go with the prix fixe, one half of the night’s menu is devoted to a six-course meal called spontaneous taste.

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