Diners' Choice: Romantic restaurants in Virginia

OpenTable

Updated July 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that are the most romantic in Virginia? 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!

Byrd and Baldwin Bros. Steakhouse

4.9

4.9 (2117)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Norfolk

About the restaurant

Byrd & Baldwin Bros Steakhouse was conceived and executed with a no-compromise philosophy, rewarding guests with a memorable dining experience. We are a fine dining restaurant offering the finest service and cuisine in Hampton Roads Virginia. Join us for a unique experince and enjoy selections from our award winning wine list and premium spirits selection.

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SarahVIP

Dined 3 days ago

My husband and I have heard that this is the best steakhouse in the area, and the word of mouth was not wrong! The dining room has a cozy, intimate feeling but doesn't feel cramped. The wait staff was very attentive. Food was served quickly, but at no point did we feel rushed. The food itself was all outstanding and generous portion sizes meant we took home leftovers.

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She Crab Soup

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8oz Cold Water Lobster Tail

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Ribeye

The Farmhouse at Veritas

4.9

4.9 (1070)

$50 and over

Farm-to-table

Charlottesville

About the restaurant

Please inform us of any dietary restrictions at least 48 hours prior to reservation time.
No children or pets allowed for any reservations

DINNER: Plan to arrive at 6:15 pm for a glass of bubbly and be seated for dinner at 6:30 pm. Dinner is four courses, each one paired with wine. The cost is $120.00 per person prix fixe

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Tony

Dined 4 days ago

This was our second time attending their wine paired dinner and it was absolutely delicious! The grounds are beautiful. The views are breathtaking. And again, the meal is out of this world!

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Experience

The Farmhouse Wine Paired Dinner

Fleurie

4.8

4.8 (1894)

$50 and over

French

Charlottesville

About the restaurant

Serving Dinner Tuesday - Saturday.
Daily Prix-Fixe 3-Course Menu ($115) with optional Wine Pairings ($79)
Fleurie offers patio and indoor dining by reservation.
Please make sure to select your desired seating area when booking.

Join us at Fleurie Restaurant for a contemporary French fine dining experience, located just off Charlottesville's charming Downtown Mall on 3rd Street. Fleurie's elegant atmosphere, stellar wine list, and innovative menu are sure to produce an unforgettable meal. Fleurie is the perfect place to celebrate special occasions or simply enjoy masterfully prepared dishes and intimate service.

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DanielSVIP

Dined 3 days ago

The cuisine continues to push boundaries. Our experience from start to finish was perfect and we were very happy with it.

Chef's Kitchen & Cocktails

4.8

4.8 (378)

$50 and over

American

Norfolk

About the restaurant

At only 65 seats, Chef's has an intimate but edgy ambiance and an eclectic dining experience. Located on Colley Avenue, Chef’s Kitchen & Cocktails offers an upscale but comfortable, quality dining experience.

Please leave children at home and enjoy the atmosphere.
(ADULTS ONLY!)

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TimothyVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Colbi was amazing. Appreciated her kindness, great service and awesome personality!

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4.7

4.7 (1097)

$30 and under

Italian

Virginia Beach

About the restaurant

Home to authentic Italian cuisine and breathtaking views of the Virginia Beach oceanfront, oceanfront panoramic Virginia Beach views, the Isle of Capri is one of the more historic restaurants in Virginia Beach, under the helm of Chef Pasquale Arcese, and top-rated among locals and visitors alike. Featuring a carefully selected menu of over 260 international wines that are perfectly paired with our robust and flavorful Italian entrée and antipasti menus, Isle of Capri elevates the dining experience in Virginia Beach. Ride our express elevator to the 6th floor of the Holiday Inn & Suites North Beach to begin your next amazing dining experience.

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Janet

Dined 4 days ago

Very nice experience; food was exceptional, as was the service. Seemed a bit crowded, and a bit above my own preferred level of noise. But we enjoyed both our experience & the view.

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Melting Pot - Virginia Beach

4.6

4.6 (1796)

$31 to $50

Fondue

Virginia Beach

About the restaurant

The Melting Pot offers an extraordinary dining experience that you won’t find at any other restaurant. Here you'll discover all of the ingredients to a perfect evening, including a relaxed atmosphere, private tables, attentive service, fine wines and fabulous four-course fondue dinners. No matter what the occasion from a romantic date to get-togethers with friends, meetings or large groups, The Melting Pot is certain to please. Make reservations today and come dip into something different.

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Dennis

Dined on Jul 3, 2025

Genevieve was outstanding…everything was delicious!

Melting Pot - Richmond

4.5

4.5 (2119)

$31 to $50

Fondue

Richmond

About the restaurant

The Melting Pot, a fondue restaurant, offers an extraordinary dining experience that you won't find at any other restaurant. Here, you'll discover all the ingredients to a perfect evening, including a relaxed atmosphere, private tables, attentive service, an award winning wine list & fabulous four-course fondue dinners. No matter what the occasion, from a romantic date to a get-together with friends, meetings or large groups, The Melting Pot always hits the spot. The Melting Pot offers the highest quality fresh ingredients, a variety of cooking styles, unique sauces & your favorite chocolate fondue desserts. To highlight your meal we also offer over 600 wines with a Wine Manager on premise. Make reservations today & come dip into something different. NOTE: OpenTable reservations are for full meal service only. Please contact The Melting Pot directly for cheese & dessert or dessert only service.

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Victoria

Dined on Jun 30, 2025

They worked very hard to make our anniversary dinner very special. Multiple employees wished us a happy anniversary. Our server made sure to help with our dietary restrictions every turn of the way. The little extras and paying attention to detail really made it feel special.

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Pure Chocolate Fondue

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Chocolate Double Dippers

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Chocolate Fondue Dessert Plate

Varia

4.4

4.4 (1207)

$30 and under

Italian

Norfolk

About the restaurant

Welcome to Varia, a Romantic, Upscale Italian Restaurant in Norfolk.
Varia, our Italian restaurant and wine studio, features wine by the glass and a pianist six nights a week. Indulge in homemade pasta, freshly tossed pizzas from our brick oven, or signature Italian desserts like the tiramisu. Varia's modern Italian fare is made from only the best local ingredients and the wine studio features over 100 hand-selected wines, including 50 by the glass.
The dining room's intricate finishes and the warm glow of its reclaimed chandelier, formally of the Historic Cavalier's ballroom, offers an intimate ambiance that invites conversation over a full bodied merlot. Guests can book the ultra private dining room only accessible by hidden doors in the bookshelves for special events.

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Sheila

Dined 3 days ago

Our evening was delightful. We were a group of 6 who had gathered to celebrate several reasons together. We found the food and the service was excellent! We shall return soon and hope to have Even, our server, there to enrich our next experience.

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Experience

Chef's Table: Barboursville

Fratelli Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar

4.4

4.4 (80)

$30 and under

Italian

Lynchburg

About the restaurant

About Fratelli
Ciao! Welcome to our Italian kitchen. Sit at our table and savor the warm goodness of our culinary delights. Pair a bowl of mouthwatering pasta or pizza with our carefully selected variety of vino. At Fratelli, you are our guest, but we treat you like family. Bon appétit!

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Mira

Dined on Jul 16, 2025

Love this place! Outside seating is great. The noise level was a bit loud because of the music the restaurant had on outside … I am a nature personality so it was a little to loud of music for me. But everything else was awesome!

River Stone Chophouse

4.1

4.1 (2313)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Suffolk

About the restaurant

From the team that brought the celebrated and award winning Vintage Tavern to Suffolk comes River Stone Chophouse. Featuring steaks and fresh seafood in a beautifully designed traditional craftsman-era architecture. Join us for a cocktail lounge and raw bar, then have dinner by the stone fireplace. River Stone demonstrates a unique commitment to providing special dining experiences to patrons and is excited to be the first Chophouse in Hampton Roads. River Stone features Hereford beef, a raw bar, fresh lobster and an extensive wine list to compliment the cuisine. Centrally located in Northern Suffolk, only minutes from five surrounding cities.
Late night dining is available in the bar as well as a lighter fare menu in the lounge. Happy Hour specials Monday to Friday 3-6pm. Reservations are recommended.

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Michael

Dined 2 days ago

As usual the meal did not fail to impress. My bride had the Duck Confit with wild mushroom risotto and enjoyed it immensely. I had the signature ribeye, and I just keep forgetting how well they do it. This is the best steak I have found.

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