ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Valentine’s Day is approaching — and many couples are calling ahead to restaurants to reserve a table for that perfect date.
If you’re looking to book the right restaurant, now may not be the time to wait as reservations for Valentine’s Day are filling up fast! Granted, it might not be that easy to find that “perfect” restaurant to take your partner to.
Yelp! has a list of the best-reviewed romantic restaurants in the Rochester area. Food is the biggest factor with restaurants, but for Valentine’s Day, it’s important also to take into account the overall atmosphere they bring.
Below is a list of the top restaurants you should probably check out for Valentine’s Day:
- Avvino : This fine dining restaurant on Monroe Avenue offers locally sourced and “fiercely” seasoned meals on its dinner menu. Some reviewers have noted the restaurant gives off a romantic and quiet ambiance with the lighting and the decor.
- Rella : Located on Monroe Avenue at the corner of Marshall, this seafood restaurant allows reservations and walk-ins. Reviews have noted that, although the restaurant is small, it adds to the intimacy of the restaurant.
- Rooney’s Restaurant : This restaurant on Henrietta Street ensures you won’t have the same experience each time since the menu is always changing! In terms of a romantic night-out, reviews note the building has a rustic and cozy atmosphere and is often cited as “the most romantic restaurant in Rochester.
- Pane Vino on the River : On North River Street sits one of two Pane Vino restaurants. Both restaurants offer a selection of Italian cuisine and reviewers praise it for its intimate setting, elegant bars, and live music that adds to the atmosphere.
- tapas 177 lounge : Described as “casually chic,” this restaurant shares a tapas menu and a special vegan menu. Reviewers have discussed the restaurant has an urban romantic decor and gives guests a cultural night out.
- Nosh : This restaurant on Russell Street offers its take on New American entrees, pizza, and salads. The reviews are mixed on whether or not this is a good spot for a romantic outing or a lively hangout with friends
- REDD : The upscale restaurant is inspired by California wine country and is currently featuring a winter dinner menu. Some reviews praise the relaxing and dimmed atmosphere of the restaurant while others have called it “chic.”
- Good Luck Restaurant : Another New American Restaurant located in Village Gate Square — this one offers a variety of seating for couples to enjoy their meals. Yelpers have said it offers a romantic and social ambiance, especially from the candles surrounding the interior.
- Lemoncello Italian Restaurant & Bar : Described as an authentic Italian restaurant, Lemoncello on West Commercial Street has been complimented by critics as an intimate and romantic setting for couples to enjoy their meals.
- Ristorante Lucano : This Italian restaurant on East Avenue has reviewers feeling a romantic ambiance from the cultural artwork and decor set up inside the restaurant’s art room, pottery room, and wine room.
- ROUX : The French restaurant on Park Avenue is open for brunch and dinner and offers a selection of absinthe, wine, and cocktails. Reviews say that not only does the lighting give off a romantic vibe, but the design of the restaurant feels like you’ve been transported to Paris.
- Rocco : An Italian restaurant on Monroe Avenue offers dishes they have been serving since the first day they opened. Reviewers have noted the restaurant may be small, but it provides an intimate experience.
- Rose Tavern at the Lake House : Inside the Lake House on Canandaigua, the Rose Tavern is described by reviewers as a farmhouse-like setting with a view of the lake that provides a decent atmosphere for a date night.
- Cure at the Market : The French restaurant located in the Rochester Public Market is described by reviewers as a romantic setting helped by the style of the restaurant’s design and the murals painted outside the building.