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Best Romantic Restaurants MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL


Whether you're celebrating a milestone with someone special in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area or looking for the best date restaurants that are sure to impress, a romantic setting can set the mood for a night to remember. We've selected the best romantic restaurants in Minneapolis/St. Paul to share a memorable meal with your sweetheart.

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Alma Mediterranean
14/20
Dining Room at Alma, Minneapolis, MN 528 University Ave. SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414
612-379-4909 | Menu
With seasonally inspired and imaginative fare, this neighborhood place draws people from all over the cities. More...

Bar La Grassa Italian
14/20
Dining Room at Bar La Grassa, Minneapolis, MN 800 N. Washington Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55401
612-333-3837 | Menu
Bar La Grassa takes downtown by storm, celebrating the Italian art of eating and drinking with plenty of flair yet little fuss. More...

Barbette French
13/20
1600 W. Lake St.
Minneapolis, MN 55408
612-827-5710 | Menu
Barbette brings the soul of a casual French bistro to this Uptown neighborhood. More...

Cafe Lurcat Contemporary
13/20
Dining Room at Cafe Lurcat, Minneapolis, MN 1624 Harmon Pl.
Minneapolis, MN 55403
612-486-5500 | Menu
Views of Loring Park and simply creative cuisine attract the beautiful people. More...

Kings Wine Bar Modern American
14/20
4555 Grand Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55419
612-354-7928 | Menu
A textbook example of the neighborhood wine bar. More...

La Belle Vie Mediterranean
16/20
Dining Room at La Belle Vie, Minneapolis, MN 510 Groveland
510 Groveland Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55403
612-874-6440 | Menu
It has been considered the ultimate Twin Cities dining experience for a reason: it is. More...

Loring Pasta Bar Italian
10/20
327 14th Ave SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414
612-378-4849 | Menu
The whimsical décor at this transformed drugstore---plus reasonably priced pastas---generate buzz. More...

Lucia's American Regional
14/20
1432 W. 31st St.
Minneapolis, MN 55408
612-825-1572 | Menu
For inventive Upper Midwest cooking, Lucia’s is where it’s at. More...

Meritage Modern American
14/20
Hamm Building
410 St. Peter St.
St. Paul, MN 55102
651-222-5670 | Menu
Like its name, Meritage is blending at its best: a terrific chef, swell service and a sweet setting. More...

112 Eatery Contemporary
15/20
Dining Room at 112 Eatery, Minneapolis, MN Amsterdam Building
112 N. Third St.
Minneapolis, MN 55401
612-343-7696 | Menu
Be sure to book your table well in advance, because this chef-owned eatery is always jam-packed. More...

Rinata Italian
12/20
Galleria
2451 Hennepin Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55405
612-374-8998 | Menu
A popular late-night destination featuring back-to-basics Italian. More...

Vincent A Restaurant French
14/20
Dining Room at Vincent A Restaurant, Minneapolis, MN 1100 Nicollet Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55403
612-630-1189 | Menu
Stylishly sophisticated with French flair and fare. More...

W.A. Frost Contemporary
13/20
374 Selby Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55102
651-224-5715 | Menu
History and romance mingle at this beloved and beautiful St. Paul classic. More...

Zelo Italian
13/20
831 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55402
612-333-7000 | Menu
Celebrity dining at its finest, especially if you're not one. More...

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