Finding a Perfect Romantic Restaurant
By Jennifer Williams
Whether it is a new beginning or a well-mellowed relationship, sometimes couples want to get away for a dinner together at a romantic restaurant. Yet it can be hard to find a perfect restaurant. It must have great ambience, music, fine food, low lighting, and good service.
Not only that, but different couples have different preferences. Some might relish sitting on silk floor cushions around a low Moroccan table. Others will have nothing but French food served with silver flatware. Wine might be important to some couples; others are not connoisseurs. There is no such thing as one perfect romantic restaurant for every couple.
The Atmosphere
For a romantic dinner, the setting should be rather quiet, calm, and withdrawn. Nothing is less romantic than being elbow-to-elbow with strangers at the next table. Many romantic restaurants offer outdoor seating in fine weather. The most memorable restaurants even have extensive flower gardens with tables scattered throughout. Some restaurants have secluded corners or private rooms you can ask for.
Next, candlelight is a must for a romantic dinner. Nowadays, many restaurants have a small votive candle on each table; to be truly romantic, a restaurant must go further than that. Brazilian restaurants may be the most breathtaking, and many of them have a freestanding fireplace in the middle of the restaurant.
The Cuisine
Everyone has different cuisine preferences. From vegetarians to steak-lovers, there is a restaurant for every couple. French and Italian are perhaps the most iconic romantic restaurants. Something about the very names of French and Italian foods, like foie gras or prosciutto, sound more romantic than they would be in English: force-fed goose liver and ham. Indeed, European classics can make a very romantic meal. But so can exploration of other cuisines.
Asian and African foods are not as familiar to many people as other cuisines; sampling them can make a great romantic date. Many restaurants import other styles of dining with their recipes. Ethiopian, Turkish, or Indonesian restaurants may offer seating on carpets, eating off low tables. Japanese chefs may cook the food right in front of your table on a rolling hibachi.
If you do not know much about the food in a restaurant, ask the waiter for their recommendation; get his or her advice for drinks too. Most cuisines have some sort of wine, beer, or liqueur that compliments their unique foods.
Check with friends, internet and newspaper reviews to research romantic restaurants; when you find one, do make a date!
Author Details:
Jennifer Williams, copywriter for various web sites writing articles about romance and other related subjects.
Article Source: The A-Z of Romance
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