Diners' Choice: Romantic restaurants in Southwest Florida

OpenTable

Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that are the most romantic in Southwest Florida? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Angelina's Ristorante

4.9

4.9 (5987)

$31 to $50

Italian

Bonita Springs

About the restaurant

Benvenuti Angelina’s! Thank you for choosing Angelina’s. We serve only the finest products available, from Wagyu steaks to our hand-made pastas and rustic house-baked bread. Our Chef utilizes the freshest ingredients to create a culinary experience unlike any other. For table requests and special event reservations, please call 239-390-3187. We do not take reservations for Happy Hour, we seat Happy Hour on a first come, first serve basis.

Consistently awarded Wine Spectator Magazine's 2-glass and Best of Award of Excellence, and our wine menu was developed to complement and enhance your menu choices. Our highly-qualified staff and Sommelier can assist you in choosing that perfect bottle of wine.

Our dress code is Business Casual, no casual shorts and no open-toed shoes for men. Dressy denim with a dressy top is acceptable, but please always dress to impress when you choose Angelina's.

Top review

TomVIP

Dined on Jun 9, 2025

Beautiful setting for birthday dinner. Food and service was great. Our server, Madison, was friendly and helpful.

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Spaghetti and Meatballs

The London Club

4.9

4.9 (127)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Naples

About the restaurant

The London Club offers fine dining with a side of live entertainment Friday and Saturday evenings. Reservations are taken only for dining-music and cocktails are offered on a first come, first served basis depending on availability.

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LizVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Great food, great jazz, nice atmosphere, friendly service. Can one ask anything better on a night out listening to music?

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Experience

London Club Dining With Live Music Summer

Experience

London Club Mother's Day Brunch

The Grill - The Ritz-Carlton, Naples

4.8

4.8 (1854)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Naples

About the restaurant

Voted Diners Choice Best Naples Restaurant by Open Table Diners.

A popular venue for sophisticated dining, The Grill features award winning steaks, cocktails and impeccable service that sets the standard for a five star experience.

The Grill is the perfect setting for an intimate dinner that slips into the late hours with menu selections including dry-aged beef, fresh seafood, seasonal favorites and a collection of international award-winning wines.

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TaniaVIP

Dined 4 days ago

I had been trying to make reservations to this restaurant for a while. It was always full, but we finally were able to book. We had a wonderful, romantic dinner at The Grill. The violinist was amazing and truly enhanced the experience. The food was delicious starting with the bread and ending with the soufflé. We will definitely repeat the visit.

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Popular dish

Filet Mignon - 10 oz

Popular dish

Bone In New York Strip - 16 oz

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Dover Sole

Sale e Pepe - Marco Beach Ocean Resort

4.8

4.8 (3797)

$50 and over

Italian

Marco Island

About the restaurant

Overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, the Sale e Pepe® dining room offers gourmet Italian cuisine and authentic ambiance that are simply sublime. The dining experience transports you to romantic Italy with surroundings of aged stone, marble floors, arabesque walls and hand-painted frescoes. Sale e Pepe offers authentic regional Italian cuisine with a focus on the culinary traditions
of Southern Italy.
The menu features heirloom recipes updated and complemented by South Florida’s fresh produce and seafood and pair it with wines from an extensive collection recognized by Wine Spectator magazine.
Indoor formal dining room requires dress code. Please review details for more information.

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LourdesVIP

Dined 5 days ago

We celebrated our anniversary like many other times and it was wonderful like always the food and Julia our waiter were fantastic!!!

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The Melting Pot - Ft Myers

4.8

4.8 (1185)

$50 and over

Fondue

Fort Myers

About the restaurant

There's just something about a fondue pot that invites conversation. Invites laughter. Invites coming together.

At The Melting Pot Restaurant, we offer a dining experience like no other. A unique, interactive dining experience creating memorable moments with family and friends. From the time the first piece of bread is dipped and the last piece of dessert is savored, you'll be graced with the time to discover new things about people you thought you knew. And, those you're getting to know.

We are the premier fondue restaurant where guests can enjoy a choice of fondue cooking styles and a variety of unique entrees, salads and indulgent desserts. It's up to you. Tailor your visit with a four-course dining experience including cheese fondue, salad, entree and dessert. Or, come by for fondue cheese paired with that perfect glass of wine from our extensive selection.

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Bryan

Dined on Jun 6, 2025

Our experience was amazing , mainly from the experience with our waiter .

Crow's Nest Steakhouse

4.7

4.7 (584)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Captiva Island

About the restaurant

Open for dinner service from Tuesday -Saturday for guests aged 12 and over ONLY for this adult venue space. Children's menu and/or highchairs are not available.

Guests with small children, please visit our Old Captiva location as an option for upscale dining as children under 12 are not permitted in this intimate space.

The Crow's Nest has been reimagined into Captiva's only steakhouse featuring hand-cut prime steaks and chops and offering over 70+ whiskeys and classic cocktails with amazing views over the Gulf of Mexico. Reservations strongly suggested for what is sure to be Captiva's premier dining location. This is an experience restaurant where the food and spirits are guaranteed to tantalize the pallet.

*Resort appropriate upscale attire required for all guests

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KristaVIP

Dined on Jun 10, 2025

The Crow’s Nest was amazing! EJ took great care of us. The food and ambiance were perfect. Love the vibe there — a lot classier than most upscale Florida restaurants.

TARTINE & TARTELETTE

4.6

4.6 (468)

$31 to $50

French

Naples

About the restaurant

In a warm and refined environment, Galyna and Sergiy welcome you for dinner to discover the flavors of French cuisine.
All of their entrees are homemade from fresh ingredients by Chef Sergiy, who after obtaining his professional cooking degree, worked in various gourmet restaurants and prepared meals.
Galyna and Sergiy arrived Florida after operating and development a restaurant in Ukraine for 10 years.
The cookery is the pleasure of others it is why they are committed and want to satisfy their clientele by offering a friendly welcome and innovative food that is always made from scratch with high quality ingredients.

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leeVIP

Dined on Apr 28, 2025

we have had dinner here multiple times and hav never been disappointed. Service is always excellent as is the food. They have the best bread.

Casa Neri

4.6

4.6 (77)

$31 to $50

Italian

Naples

About the restaurant

Casa Neri is a gourmet restaurant that enhances the Italian tradition by keeping up with the times and anticipating food and wine needs. Our chefs, with a touch of originality, offer dishs in which the quality of the ingredients and aesthetics come together to give life to an all-Italian taste experience.

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debraVIP

Dined on Apr 19, 2025

Love love love this little restaurant! We had the same server as last time (so sorry that I forgot her name but she has short blonde hair and glasses) and asked if she was part owner of the restaurant because she takes that much ownership over customers having a great experience. She is superb! Chef is also amazing and comes to the table to shave fresh truffles over the pasta special (as he does it, I am pretty sure the clouds part and angels are playing harps . . . ) Just a wonderful experience coupled with an intimate atmosphere. Fab!

Tesoro

4.3

4.3 (540)

$50 and over

Mediterranean

Marco Island

About the restaurant

Reservations are recommended. The dining room will be closed from Sunday to Wednesday. In case of inclement weather, indoor seating will be provided.

Experience Tesoro, a true “treasure” on Marco Island where every evening is enhanced by breathtaking views, artfully curated Mediterranean-inspired cuisine, and a lively weekend atmosphere with a resident DJ. Tesoro celebrates the island’s golden sunsets with a menu that’s just as memorable.

Indulge in fresh Gulf seafood and shareable tapas, and raise a glass with handcrafted cocktails, martinis, or selections from an extensive wine list as the sun dips below the horizon.

As the resort’s only 21+ dining destination, Tesoro offers an intimate escape featuring chic interiors, a stylish contemporary lounge, and an inviting indoor/outdoor bar.

*Resident DJ: Saturday: 6 pm to 9 pm

Complimentary 4-hour parking is provided for non-overnight guests dining at Tesoro with a validation sticker from the restaurant.

Dress code: Resort casual.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Jun 8, 2025

Great food. Great atmosphere. Great service. Going back tonight because we could not leave Marco without having it again.

Ria - The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón

4.3

4.3 (221)

$31 to $50

Latin American

Naples

About the restaurant

At Ría, experience a menu focused on fresh, homemade, and flavorful dishes and drinks inspired by a variety of Latin American traditions and techniques in a casual yet refined outdoor setting.

Our Culinary Team's concept captures the celebratory spirit of a traditional artisan market found in countries from Mexico to Argentina, inviting guests to enjoy the bright ambiance and cuisine which is a staple of Latin American life and culture.

We invite you to relax in our outdoor oasis, blending a tranquil and elegant style with irresistible Latin American flavors. Try a twist on a classic dish or discover something new, from cochinita pibil from Mexico to Peruvian lomo saltado, with clever cocktails, tacos, and sweet surprises too.

Ría is open daily 11:00am - 4:00pm for lunch and Seasonal Dinner Hours.

Please note Ria is a fully outdoor dining experience.

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JasonVIP

Dined on May 25, 2025

Great food and service. Definitely would eat again

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