Diners' Choice: Romantic restaurants in Eastside

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Updated May 05, 2025

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Cafe Juanita

4.9

4.9 (3437)

$50 and over

Italian

Kirkland

About the restaurant

Cafe Juanita features Executive Chef and Owner Holly Smith's award winning Northern Italian cuisine prepared using the freshest Northwest ingredients and complimented by an award-winning wine list.
Cafe Juanita serves prix-fixe multi-course tasting menus with optional wine pairings, and many other tempting possibilities to embellish your meal. Current menus can be viewed at www.cafejuanita.com. We are happy to modify dishes for dietary restrictions; please advise when making reservations. We offer four tasting menus from which you may choose: omnivore, pescatarian, vegetarian, and vegan, ranging in price per person from $175-$205. We have a supplemental a la carte menu, and tasting menu items can also be ordered a la carte.
Dress code is elegant, formal *no leisure or athletic attire please.

Top review

KenVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Great restaurant, one of the absolute best in the area. Food is the best and wine list is exceptional.

Montalcino Ristorante Italiano

4.9

4.9 (2937)

$31 to $50

Italian

Issaquah

About the restaurant

Montalcino Ristorante Italiano, an intimate restaurant in Olde Town Issaquah, Washington.

From the moment you walk in we hope you will feel like you are a guest in our living room. We believe authentic Italian food and wine are a way of life. All dishes are prepared with passion and tradition using only the freshest, highest quality, real Italian ingredients. Montalcino is a perfect location for a romantic date night, elegant birthday or anniversary celebration, a relaxed family dinner, or any special occasion.

A quality menu with a unique wine selection including wines produced throughout Italy as well as some wines from the beautiful state of Washington.

Buon Appetito and Salute!

Top review

JenniferVIP

Dined 2 days ago

My girlfriends and I enjoyed a belated Mother’s Day dinner together. This small and quaint restaurant sits about 30 people total and reservations are definitely recommended. The food, service, and ambiance were impeccable.

Carmine's - Bellevue

4.9

4.9 (2835)

$31 to $50

Italian

Bellevue

About the restaurant

From the owners of Il Terrazzo Carmine, one of Seattle"s most iconic and beloved establishments, comes Carmine's Bellevue. Carmine's Bellevue brings to the east side the same level of quality in service, food, and ambiance that has made its sister restaurant a true institution in Downtown Seattle. Located at 88 102nd Avenue in Bellevue's historic Old Bellevue neighborhood, Carmines is nestled against Bellevue Park. With a rustic, timeless interior, Carmine's provides patrons an escape from the increasingly urbanized way of life. Upscale and elegant, Carmine's feels anything but stiff and pretentious. Good for business meetings, special occasions, or simply dining with loved ones, Carmine's Bellevue is a true destination on the east side.

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Linda

Dined 1 day ago

Overall great experience in food quality, atmosphere and service located in old downtown Bellevue. A great place for special occasions and family celebrations. Indoor or outdoor seating. The special halibut fish of the day was cooked just right. Highly recommend. Be sure to make reservations.

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Linguine alle Vongole

Amarone Ristorante and Bar

4.8

4.8 (394)

$31 to $50

Italian

Issaquah

About the restaurant

If you wish to make reservation for bigger size parties, please email admin@amaroneristorantebar.com (preferred) or call and leave us a voicemail and we will try our best to accommodate!

Please use the link below to place a to go order!
https://www.toasttab.com/amarone-ristorante-1084-ne-park-dr
You can also curb side pick up or have ubereats or Doordash deliver to your home!

And we do offer happy hour at our round bar everyday 4-6pm we are open!
No reservation needed!

Salute!

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LoriVIP

Dined on May 11, 2025

Love this place. Food is so good. Beautiful place and our server was “over the top good”.

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Popular dish

Pappardelle al Kobe Bolognese

Takai by Kashiba

4.8

4.8 (443)

$50 and over

Sushi

Bellevue

About the restaurant

Takai by Kashiba is a fine dining Edo-Mae style Sushi restaurant that specializes exclusively in nigiri sushi.
Sushi Counter dining is solely Chef's Omakase, with two seatings at 5:30 and 7:30.
Omakase is also available at our dining room tables along with a la carte Sushi options.
We do not have vegan/vegetarian/kids menus. We are able to accommodate most allergies.

Led by Chef Jun Takai, the Omakase consists of local and international seafood accompanied with Kaiseki style dishes. Takai by Kashiba creates an elegant atmosphere whether you're seated at a table or the sushi counter.

Omakase style drink pairings are also available along with a thoughtful selection of Sake, Wine and Japanese Whisky.

Top review

Gee

Dined on May 12, 2025

Chef Jun was exceptional as the sushi chef, the sushi was fresh, the nigiri selection at the counter was perfect in flavors and presentation.

Daniel's Broiler - Bellevue

4.7

4.7 (5978)

$31 to $50

Steak

Bellevue

About the restaurant

Daniel's Broiler in Bellevue is located on the 21st floor of the Bank of America Building.

Spectacular views of the Cascade Mountains and Lake Washington are available from every table. Daniels Broiler features USDA Prime Steaks, the top two percent of all graded beef in the nation.

A 20% service charge is included. 100% of this service charge is retained by Schwartz Brothers Restaurants. We strive to be an employer of choice and our servers are paid a base wage and a separate commission based on their sales. Additional gratuity is not expected and purely optional. If you have any questions please ask to speak with a member of management.

Top review

JimVIP

Dined 3 days ago

The primary reason to visit Daniel's is steak. They have a variety of types, all very good.

Ascend Prime Steak & Sushi

4.6

4.6 (1447)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Bellevue

About the restaurant

Experience Ascend Prime Steak & Sushi, 31 stories above downtown Bellevue, Washington, with panoramic views perfect for unforgettable moments. Enjoy an elevated experience with dinner and weekend brunch options, featuring premium Wagyu beef, vegan and gluten-free dishes, caviar service, and an expertly crafted sushi bar with premium omakase selections. Complement your meal with a variety of appetizers and indulgent desserts.

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KatrinaVIP

Dined on May 3, 2025

Always a wonderful dining experience, service is exceptional and fantastic view.

COMO

4.6

4.6 (1646)

$31 to $50

Italian

Kirkland

About the restaurant

COMO RESTAURANT IS DEDICATED TO THE CUISINE OF THE LOMBARDIA REGION OF ITALY, SURROUNDING LAKE COMO.

FOCUSED ON STELLAR SERVICE, A BEAUTIFUL ATMOSPHERE AND HANDMADE PASTA, COMO IS LIKE NO OTHER RESTAURANT ON THE EAST SIDE.

Top review

Olga

Dined 6 days ago

Gorgeous place with a great view and wonderful food

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Popular dish

Pappardelle

Popular dish

Fried Baby Artichokes

Popular dish

Charred Octopus

Cepae L’Experience Paris - Bellevue

4.3

4.3 (214)

$31 to $50

French

Bellevue

About the restaurant

"What are you ?" is a question we are frequently asked. "Are you a bakery, a café, a restaurant, a gift shop, a patisserie, a delicatessen, a cake shop, a wine bar, a bistro…?"

At the heart of what we do is sharing Paris with you. Paris, the City of Lights, the City of Love; a city we love, a city we hail from, a city that has so much to offer...

From breakfast to dinner, we strive to represent the best of what France has to offer.
So whether you want to call us a bakery, a café, a restaurant, a gift shop, a patisserie, a delicatessen, a cake shop, a wine bar or a bistro... do not wait any longer to join “L'Expérience”!

A bientôt!

Top review

Rick

Dined 2 days ago

Went for an anniversary dinner at 700pm. very few people when we arrived. Lovely waitress, Marie from Bordeaux, greeted us. We had 4 courses, and Marie added a small apertif and desert. Thank you so much. Great experience, Great wine. Love eating in a restaurant that we can hear one another.

Itadaki Yakiniku

4.3

4.3 (91)

$50 and over

Japanese Speciality

Bellevue

About the restaurant

2025 Seattle Restaurant Week Special Available only on Wednesdays & Thursdays – April 2, 3, 9 & 10.

We are pleased to offer free 4-hour parking validation for guests parking in the lot within our building. If you choose to stay longer, please note that additional parking fees may apply for any time exceeding 4 hours.

We look forward to welcoming you! Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or seeking an unforgettable meal, we promise to take you on a culinary adventure like no other at Itadaki Yakiniku. Experience the perfect blend of indulgence, harmony, and quality that defines our approach to fine dining.

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Shervin

Dined 7 days ago

Everything from the atmosphere, to the service, to the food was perfection. Celebrated our anniversary here and am so happy we chose to do it here this year. Every single item we ordered was delicious and the Wagyu meats were incredible (even the tongue!). The filet mignon bites are a must. We will absolutely be back.

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Experience

The Ultimate Yakiniku Experience

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