100 Most Romantic Restaurants in Canada for 2019
The season of love is upon us. Our #OpenTable100 Most Romantic Restaurants list for 2019 honours enticing spots with intimate atmospheres, curated menus and bespoke service so loved ones can connect over a delicious celebration. Our list of honourees is based on an analysis of 500,000+ reviews of more than 2,500 restaurants across the country — all submitted by verified diners.
| Restaurants: | 147, 529 Wellington, Aberfoyle Mill… |
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| Price Range: | $$$ - $$$$ |
| Cuisines: | Italian, Steak, Continental… |
| Neighborhoods: | Barrie, Winnipeg, Guelph… |
147
$$$$·Italian·
Barrie
- Good for a Date
- Special Occasion
- Good for Anniversaries
We have been to this restaurant twice in the past 2 weeks, both times great service and delicious food-had the high seating at the front and loved it!
529 Wellington
$$$$·Steak·
Winnipeg
- Special Occasion
- Good for Anniversaries
- Good for a Date
We enjoyed our anniversary dinner here. Everything was delicious and the service was great. They even gave us each a glass of dessert wine to celebrate.
Aberfoyle Mill
$$$$·Continental·
Guelph
- Special Occasion
- Good for Anniversaries
- Worth the Drive
I found the service great! I did think the price for the food and what you get was a little high. I have had prime rib at alot of places and it did not seem you got 10 oz even my h…Read more
Adega Restaurante
$$$$·Seafood·
Yonge and Dundas Square
- Good for a Date
- Quiet Conversation
- Good for Anniversaries
Excellent experience
AG at The Sterling
$$$$·Farm-to-table·
Niagara Falls
- Romantic
- Local Ingredients
- Creative Cuisine
Loved the ambiance and the food is extraordinary! A hidden jem!
Ancaster Mill
$$$$·Continental·
Ancaster
- Special Occasion
- Scenic View
- Good for Anniversaries
Beautiful setting fabulous brunch Highly recommend. Especially for any type of celebration.
Arôme - Casino du Lac Leamy
$$$$·Steakhouse·
Gatineau
- Special Occasion
- Good for a Date
- Romantic
Had a fantastic lunch at L'Arôme for my and my sister's birthdays! We had the Table d'hôte, which is a great deal for lunch. Pasta was great, and so were the soup and salad bar, as…Read more
Auberge du Pommier
$$$$·French·
Midtown / Uptown
- Special Occasion
- Romantic
- Good for a Date
This place was so amazing! If you want a world class, well balanced dish, this is the place to come. The flavors will tantalize your palate. The Homard-butter-poached lobster, conf…Read more
Avenue
$$$$·Canadian·
Regina
- Good for a Date
- Special Occasion
- Creative Cuisine
The best restaurant in town and that ain't braggin', it's a fact daddy!
Bishop's
$$$$·Northwest·
Kitsilano
- Special Occasion
- Romantic
- Creative Cuisine
Wonderful place to have a relaxing dinner. Cozy. Superb attentive service. Food is one of the best in Vancouver.
BLOCK ONE Restaurant at 50th Parallel Winery
$$$$·Winery·
Kelowna
- Scenic View
- Special Occasion
- Great for Outdoor Dining
Beautiful setting with great food and service...thanks for having us!
Bonaparte
$$$$·French·
Old Montreal
- Special Occasion
- Romantic
- Good for a Date
Le Bonaparte provides best service and French cuisines every time I visit. Comment dire!
Bow Valley Ranche Restaurant
$$$$·Canadian·
Calgary
- Special Occasion
- Good for a Date
- Romantic
Delicious food. Excellent with food allergies. Great service.
I would highly recommend Bow Valley Ranche Restaurant.
The Butchart Gardens - The Dining Room
$$$$·Northwest·
Central Saanich
- Afternoon Tea
- Special Occasion
- Scenic View
We had the wagyu beef - which was wonderfully moist and tender - but the toasted bread it was on was so tough, I couldn’t cut through its crust with a steak knife!
The Butternut Tree
$$$$·Canadian·
Edmonton
- Scenic View
- Special Occasion
- Creative Cuisine
only thing I found odd was that when we arrived there was only one other party in the restaurant and the hostess led us to a table right next to them when there were much nicer tab…Read more
Cambridge Mill
$$$$·Contemporary Canadian·
Cambridge
- Scenic View
- Waterfront
- Special Occasion
I go to this restaurant 3-4 times a year. Usually my family goes for Sunday Brunch. As always the food was outstanding. The only disappointment was that the prime rib was served wi…Read more
Cannery Restaurant
$$$$·Steakhouse·
Niagara-on-the-Lake
- Special Occasion
- Romantic
- Good for Anniversaries
Our waiter, Derrick, was excellent. He explained things thoroughly and was willing to accommodate our meal in anyway he could. We were celebrating our wedding anniversary so he t…Read more
Carne Italian Chophouse
$$$$·Steakhouse·
Winnipeg
- Good for a Date
- Special Occasion
- Romantic
It was our first date in years and I wanted steak. He said he heard Carne was good. So we tried it out and it was spectacular. I couldnt stop eating but I also couldnt finish it.
…Read more
Charcoal Steak House
$$$$·Steakhouse·
Kitchener
- Special Occasion
- Good for Anniversaries
- Good for a Date
AMAZING! The service and food both surpassed my expectations. It was my first time at this restaurant but I will definitely be back again.
Chez Muffy
$$$$·Farm-to-table·
Québec
- Good for a Date
- Special Occasion
- Cozy
We had a wonderful meal at Chez Muffy. We both had the tasting menu which was delightful. Everything was beautifully presented and very flavourful. The service was very attentive b…Read more
Cibo Bistro
$$$$·Italian·
Edmonton
- Special Occasion
- Good for a Date
- Good for Anniversaries
Cibo is our favorite Edmonton restaurant - and has been since it opened. We don't get there as much as we'd like, but each time we do we remember why we love it! Great food, friend…Read more
Cucci Ristorante
$$$$·Italian·
Oakville
- Special Occasion
- Good for Anniversaries
- Good for a Date
Outstanding personal service
da Maurizio
$$$$·Italian·
Halifax
- Good for a Date
- Good for Anniversaries
- Special Occasion
Kelly is the absolute best. He makes every visit so special. Food is always excellent, beautiful quiet venue.
Days on Front
$$$$·Contemporary Canadian·
Kingston
- Good for a Date
- Special Occasion
- Good for Anniversaries
Great restaurant tucked away from all the noise of the city but not too far out. Great service and food!
The Drawing Room - The Prince of Wales Hotel
$$$$·English·
Niagara-on-the-Lake
- Afternoon Tea
- Special Occasion
- Quiet Conversation
Very good food. One of the best I have had so far. I liked the sweet as it was not too sweet! The savoury was good too but selections were very limited. However, based on price ($…Read more
Eden - Rimrock Resort Hotel
$$$$·Canadian·
Banff
- Special Occasion
- Romantic
- Good for Anniversaries
My wife and I went there for our anniversary and it was perfect. There is plenty of good food in Banff but if you want fine dinning, go to Eden. From the moment you check in to the…Read more
Europea
$$$$·French·
Downtown
- Special Occasion
- Creative Cuisine
- Tasting Menu
The dinner was equally both theatrical and gastronomical. The presentation was over the top but even more important, the food was exquisite. Other than the monkfish which was a bi…Read more
EVOO in the Courtyard
$$$$·Mediterranean·
St. John's
- Good for a Date
- Vegan
- Good Vegetarian Options
Thanks for a lovely evening! We especially enjoyed the cod and pizzas.
Fairouz
$$$$·Middle Eastern·
Downtown
- Good for a Date
- Creative Cuisine
- Special Occasion
As usual, innovative food and beverage offerings matched with excellent service.
Fishbone Bistro - Main St Stouffville
$$$$·Mediterranean·
Stouffville
- Neighborhood Gem
- Special Occasion
- Good for a Date
Servers are very polite and helpful. Good dining environment. Magdalen
Five Sails Restaurant
$$$$·Continental·
Coal Harbour
- Romantic
- Special Occasion
- Scenic View
As noted above service was great as was the food and ambience. We have been going to Five sails since it opened having been involved with Tokyu in strategizing the contract approac…Read more
The Gates on Roblin
$$$$·Global, International·
Headingley
- Special Occasion
- Good for a Date
- Good for Anniversaries
We went for lunch - service was great, the food was delicious, the mushroom soup was fantastic. My friend is gluten intolerant and ordered from your special menu and said the chic…Read more
Hardware Grill
$$$$·Canadian·
Edmonton
- Special Occasion
- Good for a Date
- Romantic
Excellent service. Excellent food. Always a favourite for fine dining in Edmonton. Thank you Curtis for a wonderful experience.
Hart House Restaurant
$$$$·Northwest·
Burnaby
- Special Occasion
- Scenic View
- Good for Anniversaries
We have been coming for years, mostly for lunch. There was a time a few years back when the menu was uninspiring. The last few lunches however have been stunning; a whole new men…Read more
Harvest Room - Fairmont Hotel Macdonald
$$$$·Canadian·
Edmonton
- Special Occasion
- Romantic
- Scenic View
The food was fantastic and service was amazing!
Honsberger Estate
$$$$·Comfort Food·
St. Catharines
- Great for Outdoor Dining
- Great for Lunch
- Good for a Date
Beautiful atmosphere, excellent food and service! Wine great too!
Hy's Steakhouse - Winnipeg
$$$$·Steakhouse·
Winnipeg
- Special Occasion
- Good for Anniversaries
- Good for a Date
The service was great, whatever Jason the server makes you should double it he was outstanding.
Il Buco
$$$$·Italian·
Barrie
- Good for a Date
- Special Occasion
- Waterfront
Terrific Barrielicious Menu Offering, great food quality and excellent service! It made for a great night for our Party! Excellent value for money.
Ile Flottante (former Les Deux Singes)
$$$$·International·
Mile End
- Tasting Menu
- Creative Cuisine
- Good for a Date
We had the 7 course menu with the wine pairing. Amazing. Every effort is made to give us a delicious experience. The staff is knowledgeable and eager to give us every details on wh…Read more
Inn on the Twenty
$$$$·Contemporary American·
Niagara Falls
- Scenic View
- Special Occasion
- Worth the Drive
We have eaten at Inn on the Twenty numerous times over the years, and it has consistently been an outstanding experience. The menu changes in subtle ways each time, and the food, s…Read more
Italian by Night
$$$$·Italian·
Saint John
- Special Occasion
- Good for Anniversaries
- Good for a Date
Great go-to for special events. Great food and great drinks (try the Maple Bourbon Sour!). Love the open kitchen concept.
The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Brandon
$$$$·Steakhouse·
Brandon
- Good for Anniversaries
- Good for a Date
- Special Occasion
The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Brandon; The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Grande Prairie; The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Hamilton Mountain; The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Lethbridge;
The Keg Steakho…Read more
King Street Trio
$$$$·International·
Waterloo
- Special Occasion
- Good for a Date
- Creative Cuisine
Delicious food...friendly, knowledgeable server...wonderful time! No hesitation to go back!!!
Kitchen76 at Two Sisters Vineyards
$$$$·Italian·
Niagara-on-the-Lake
- Scenic View
- Great for Outdoor Dining
- Romantic
The experience started off with a very accommodating hostess who managed to find a seating for our special occasion. This was followed by a wonderful meal, great wine and very atte…Read more
L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon - Montréal
$$$$·Modern European·
Old Montreal
- Tasting Menu
- Special Occasion
- Creative Cuisine
Thank you for the great evening! We can’t wait to comeback for the Homage menu
La Brezza Ristorante
$$$$·Italian·
Downtown
- Good for a Date
- Good for Anniversaries
- Authentic
Always an excellent dining experience at La Brezza. Food is delicious, fresh, local and exceptional. Staff is attentive and so lovely to talk with between courses. If you haven't b…Read more
La Bussola Restaurant
$$$$·Italian·
Kelowna
- Good for a Date
- Romantic
- Special Occasion
Always a great dining experience. Amazing food, staff and service
La Ronde - Chateau Lacombe
$$$$·Canadian·
Edmonton
- Scenic View
- Special Occasion
- Good for Anniversaries
I could have chose no better place to celebrate my grandfathers 96th birthday. He was so excited to see how the city has grown and developed over the past 70 years of him living th…Read more
The Lake House
$$$$·Canadian·
Calgary
- Waterfront
- Scenic View
- Special Occasion
Beautiful room, wonderful staff, great food. A bit pricy, however the food is delicious. Would highly recommend
Lake House Restaurant
$$$$·Steak·
St. Catharines
- Scenic View
- Waterfront
- Special Occasion
Very relaxed dining experience. Wait staff and food were both superb!
Langdon Hall Dining Room
$$$$·Canadian·
Cambridge
- Special Occasion
- Romantic
- Worth the Drive
Amazing service and unique, delicious food
LaurieRaphael - Quebec
$$$$·Quebec·
Québec
- Creative Cuisine
- Special Occasion
- Romantic
If you like to eat a la Quebecois, and you like to eat anything and everything, this is the place for you. You have a choice of a shorter set menu with relatively larger portions,…Read more
Le Baccara - Casino du Lac Leamy
$$$$·French·
Gatineau
- Special Occasion
- Romantic
- Scenic View
Great as usual
Little Grouse on the Prairie
$$$$·Italian·
Saskatoon
- Special Occasion
- Good for a Date
- Good for Anniversaries
Had the 6 course tasting with wine. Every dish was excellent and the wine pairing matched the dish perfectly, including a few wines I would not normally order.
Max Resto Lounge
$$$$·Global, International·
Burlington
- Good for a Date
- Live Music
- Special Occasion
Excellent food. We were celebrating our 48th anniversary. Waiter could have been a little more attentive and asked us if we were celebrating anything special. It was rather warm in…Read more
Mettawas Station Mediterranean Restaurant
$$$$·Italian·
South Windsor
- Good for a Date
- Special Occasion
- Good for Anniversaries
Great food great service
Neros Steakhouse - Caesars Windsor
$$$$·Steakhouse·
Downtown Windsor
- Special Occasion
- Good for Anniversaries
- Good for a Date
The service was amazing. The employees really go out of their way to make it a wonderful experience. The food is beyond description because it is that great. Thanks for a fabulous…Read more
North and Navy
$$$$·Italian·
Downtown
- Good for a Date
- Special Occasion
- Romantic
Small portions and quite pricy, but overall very good quality a lovely atmosphere.
Oceana Seafood Steakhouse & Bar
$$$$·Seafood·
Downtown
- Good for Anniversaries
- Quiet Conversation
- Special Occasion
One of the best restaurants in Calgary!! Great food, service, location, ambiance and attention to detail.
Old Surrey Restaurant
$$$$·French·
Surrey
- Good for a Date
- Special Occasion
- Romantic
we chose the summer special meal and it was amazing from start to finish. Can’t wait to go back!
ONoir
$$$$·International·
Downtown
- Fun
- Special Occasion
- Good for a Date
Dining COMPLETELY in the dark is an experience that you must try! The food was AMAZING - you can choose from a menu or pick “surprise” me- prefixed at an affordable price! The peo…Read more
Oxley Estate Winery
$$$$·Canadian·
South Windsor
- Good for a Date
- Worth the Drive
- Special Occasion
Best food in the Western half of Ontario. Wonderful wines, and a friendly staff. We will absolutely be returning here.
Oz Kafe
$$$$·Contemporary Canadian·
ByWard Market
- Good for a Date
- Romantic
- Special Occasion
Delish. Awesome meal and great service.
Pineridge Hollow
$$$$·Canadian·
Oakbank
- Worth the Drive
- Great for Lunch
- Special Occasion
Love the gift shop, very good food, lovely location
Portus 360
$$$$·Portuguese·
Downtown
- Scenic View
- Romantic
- Special Occasion
Everything was perfect, but food was in small amounts and too spicy.
The Press Gang
$$$$·Global, International·
Halifax
- Special Occasion
- Good for a Date
- Romantic
What a neat place. We had oysters and escargot to start which were amazing. My husband and I are little people so we split the seafood risotto as an entree which was a perfect amou…Read more
Q Haute Cuisine (formerly La Caille)
$$$$·Contemporary French·
Calgary
- Special Occasion
- Good for Anniversaries
- Good for a Date
100% absolutely amazing as always!! So innovative and art on a plate!
Quails' Gate Estate Winery - Old Vines Restaurant
$$$$·Northwest·
Kelowna
- Scenic View
- Special Occasion
- Romantic
The whole experience was absolutely amazing again. Will definitely be back and would highly recommend.
The Restaurant at Pearl Morissette
$$$$·French / Canadian·
St. Catharines
- Creative Cuisine
- Local Ingredients
- Special Occasion
We went two weeks ago for our first time. Love the decor and simplicity . Great location. You are greeted promptly and waited on continually through the evening. Your choice of win…Read more
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View More InfoRestaurant at Peninsula Ridge
$$$$·Continental·
Niagara-on-the-Lake
- Special Occasion
- Scenic View
- Good for Anniversaries
Amazing location, good food, great service. Our server, Sam, definitely added to our amazing experience.....particularly considering it was only her fifth day on the job! Will de…Read more
Restaurant e18hteen
$$$$·Steak·
ByWard Market
- Romantic
- Special Occasion
- Good for Anniversaries
Outstanding staff, big tables so you don’t feel crowded to those next to you, and best food I’ve eaten in a long time. Well worth it!
Restaurant Le Continental
$$$$·French·
Québec
- Special Occasion
- Romantic
- Good for Anniversaries
One of the best restaurants in Quebec in my opinion. It truly gives you the ambience of a European fine dining experience. Must go when traveling to Quebec City.
Riverbank Bistro
$$$$·Canadian·
St. Albert
- Good for Anniversaries
- Special Occasion
- Good for a Date
A gem in the heart of St Albert. The menu/ food and service never disappoint.
Rouge
$$$$·Canadian·
Calgary
- Special Occasion
- Good for Anniversaries
- Romantic
Amazing food, beautiful presentation, professional and friendly service, cozy atmosphere.
Ruth's Chris Steak House - Calgary
$$$$·Steak·
Calgary
- Special Occasion
- Good for a Date
- Good for Anniversaries
Ruth's Chris Steak House - Calgary; Ruth's Chris Steak House - Edmonton
ve taken my wife to Ruth's Chris for every anniversary, Valentine's Day, and Birthday since we met. Althou…Read more
Sabor Restaurant
$$$$·Seafood·
Edmonton
- Special Occasion
- Good for a Date
- Good for Anniversaries
Food and service were excellent!
The Salmon House
$$$$·Seafood·
West Vancouver
- Scenic View
- Special Occasion
- Good for a Date
Delicious anniversary dinner. Colleen was an outstanding server with just the right amount of attentiveness.
Saveur Restaurant
$$$$·Contemporary French·
Victoria
- Special Occasion
- Creative Cuisine
- Good for a Date
Could be a candidate for best restaurant in Victoria. The five-course tasting menu with the wine pairing was excellent. It’s the balance of fresh ingredients, individual expression…Read more
Scaramouche Restaurant
$$$$·French·
Midtown / Uptown
- Special Occasion
- Romantic
- Good for a Date
If you have a choice between Scaramouche or another restaurant, choose Scaramouche. Food it's excellent, the staff is knowledgeable and professional, and the atmosphere is very …Read more
Seasons in the Park
$$$$·Northwest·
South Main
- Scenic View
- Special Occasion
- Romantic
Gorgeous views and great food, great place to take visitors
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View More InfoThe Shore Club - Ottawa
$$$$·Seafood·
ByWard Market
- Special Occasion
- Good for Anniversaries
- Romantic
We went for my birthday, the manager came and greeted us, gave us a little app and dessert on the house which was amazing. The staff was great and very knowledgeable. The only kno…Read more
Sky Bistro, Mountain Top Dining @ Banff Gondola
$$$$·Canadian·
Banff
- Scenic View
- Romantic
- Special Occasion
Its all about the view! A great experience.
Solstice Seasonal Cuisine - Permanently Closed
$$$$·International·
Edmonton
- Creative Cuisine
- Good for a Date
- Seasonal
I had an amazing anniversary dinner here. We had the wild boar rillette and the rabbit saddle as appetizers, the pickerel as a main course and the chocolate mousse for dessert. Eve…Read more
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View More InfoSterling Restaurant
$$$$·Steak·
Gatineau
- Notable Wine List
- Special Occasion
- Good for Anniversaries
Fantastic from start to finish
Stone House Restaurant
$$$$·Steak·
Burlington
- Special Occasion
- Good for Anniversaries
- Good for a Date
All round excellent experience at Stone House. Fantastic meal: pecan crusted salmon & beef short ribs - both incredibly flavourful, perfectly prepared. Great service & ambience. Th…Read more
Alpina Restaurant at Villa Eyrie Resort
$$$$·Contemporary European·
Victoria
- Scenic View
- Worth the Drive
- Special Occasion
Wonderful ambience, sitting on the patio overlooking Finlayson Arm, with divine food, for the price equal to a meal in town!!! It's a fifteen minute drive from our home, close to W…Read more
Sur Lie Ottawa
$$$$·Contemporary French / American·
Downtown
- Good for a Date
- Special Occasion
- Creative Cuisine
We decided to try the place to celebrate our anniversary. It was a perfect choice starting with the pretty outdoor setting throughout excellent food and service. We will be returni…Read more
Take Five Bistro
$$$$·Steak·
Downtown Windsor
- Good for a Date
- Special Occasion
- Romantic
Great food and service. Our server Adrian is one of the best!
Tap Restaurant
$$$$·Northwest·
Surrey
- Good for Anniversaries
- Special Occasion
- Good for a Date
Wednesday night band was amazing!
Tapas Restaurant
$$$$·Tapas / Small Plates·
Canmore
- Tapas
- Good for a Date
- Cozy
Enjoyed a great evening at Tapas Restaurant, great food, great service, great experience!!
Taverna Italian Kitchen
$$$$·Italian·
Saskatoon
- Good for a Date
- Authentic
- Special Occasion
Food was amazing as usual. Our server was Victoria (I think that was her name!) She was super friendly and attentive but not overbearing. We enjoyed our supper!
Trius Winery Restaurant
$$$$·Continental·
Niagara-on-the-Lake
- Special Occasion
- Good for a Date
- Romantic
We had an amazing time! I had a friend from Australia and she just loved it, she had 3 courses and wine parings and just couldn’t believe it! Brad, Michaela, and Taka were fabulous…Read more
Twisted Lemon
$$$$·Contemporary French / American·
Cayuga
- Worth the Drive
- Special Occasion
- Good for a Date
Incredible food and love the evolving menu! I had the wild boar and the beet salad it was excellent. My parents couldn’t say enough about their steak and fish. As always, an excell…Read more
Tzin Wine & Tapas
$$$$·Tapas / Small Plates·
Edmonton
- Tapas
- Fit for Foodies
- Good for a Date
Attentive, friendly, fun service - tapas were fabulous! They even printed an itinerary of Portugal for us! We’ll be back!
Villa Firenze
$$$$·Italian·
Downtown
- Special Occasion
- Good for Anniversaries
- Good for a Date
It was great.
Villa Rosa Ristorante
$$$$·Italian·
Penticton / Naramata
- Good for a Date
- Special Occasion
- Good for Anniversaries
Family dinner at the end of our holiday. Everyone had a wonderful dinner with great service.
Vineland Estates Winery Restaurant
$$$$·Continental·
Vineland
- Scenic View
- Special Occasion
- Worth the Drive
Had the tasting menu. Fresh, seasonal and creative. The wines were well paired. The lamb with fresh cut tagliatelle was to die for. Incredible view from the dining area on the pat…Read more
Violino Gastronomia Italiana
$$$$·Italian·
Glenora
- Special Occasion
- Good for Anniversaries
- Romantic
Wonderful lunch with three friends on the best outdoor patio in Edmonton. Relaxed meal with loads of time to talk, linger, and enjoy a perfect summer day.
Woodlot
$$$$·Canadian·
Little Italy / College St.
- Good for a Date
- Local Ingredients
- Good Vegetarian Options
Lovely food, lovely people