Just in time for Valentine’s Day, OpenTable recently released its annual Top 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in America.
As determined by 12 million “verified diner reviews and metrics,” the restaurant reservations platform awarded Florida seven total nods, yet only one Southwest Florida restaurant made the list.
And the winner is …
Angelina’s Ristorante in Bonita Springs celebrated an anniversary of its own in 2022, marking 15 years in business.
Angela and Don Smith opened Angelina’s on April 16, 2008, because they love Italian food.
In 2023, Mr. Smith said via email, “My wife is an excellent cook, and I’m a great eater, an unbeatable combination. More seriously, we are incredibly proud of the many awards we received over the years. We are even more proud of the devoted staff and management dedicated to delivering the high-end dining experience our guests expect.”
They can now add another accolade to the list.
Alas, according to OpenTable, the popular restaurant is sold out for Valentine’s Day. Feb. 13 too.