Bistro Romano is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Dates in Philadelphia.

1. Bistro Romano

9.0
120 Lombard St (btwn Front & S 2nd Sts), Philadelphia, PA
Italian Restaurant · Center City East · 68 tips and reviews

SouthPhillyPTSouthPhillyPT: Try their Lobster Night, Pasta Night, and other specials. Be sure to reserve seating downstairs. Very cozy! Romantic.

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: With seating for two and dinner by candlelight, this place will have you swooning. Be sure to try an after-dinner limoncello.

Lindsey R.Lindsey Racine: This restaurant is the perfect mix of a romantic atmosphere, amazing service, and unbelievable food!

Talula's Garden is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Dates in Philadelphia.

2. Talula's Garden

9.2
210 W Washington Sq (btwn Walnut St & Locust St), Philadelphia, PA
New American Restaurant · Washington Square West · 117 tips and reviews

Jennifer B.Jennifer Brown🎀: Soooo romantic! Get the dark chocolate cake with bacon.

Sara C.Sara C: very intimate and cozy. great for catching up with friends/fam, special date. gnocchi was the truth. big fan of the treats from the kitchen!

Ashley C.Ashley Chan: My favorite restaurant in Philly. Expect farm-to-table & creative dishes, an ever-changing menu and a romantic setting. Ask for dish recs. I'm a fan of everything, from the bread to the cheese.

Ranstead Room is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Dates in Philadelphia.

3. Ranstead Room

8.8
2013 Ranstead St (btwn Chestnut & Market St), Philadelphia, PA
Speakeasy · Center City West · 73 tips and reviews

Philadelphia MagazinePhiladelphia Magazine: Dark and sexy, a perfect date spot. Read more.

Dominique C.Dominique Comer: Blown away by this spot. Very intimate, not good for groups. But the mixologists know their stuff. Order the Bartender's choice :-)

Peter W.Peter Wu: Perfect, cozy, late-night date spot. Better than Franklin Mortgage.

Johnny Brenda's is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Dates in Philadelphia.

4. Johnny Brenda's

8.8
1201 Frankford Ave (at Girard Ave), Philadelphia, PA
Bar · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · 141 tips and reviews

Matt M.Matt Morris: Best intimate setting venue I've been to! Great crowd and if u are a beer drinker this is your heaven!!

Sara M.Sara Moreno: We've been here a couple times to catch dinner and a show and have been happy with the experience each time! Shrimp and grits were very tasty & the upstairs venue space is intimate and inviting.

Martin P.Martin Pepe: Good Beer selection , good food ,and one of the best intimate music venues in the city.

Barbuzzo Mediterranean Kitchen & Bar is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Dates in Philadelphia.

5. Barbuzzo Mediterranean Kitchen & Bar

8.7
110 S 13th St (at Sansom St), Philadelphia, PA
Mediterranean Restaurant · Center City East · 196 tips and reviews

Steph P.Steph Parker: Great date spot!

Mike M.Mike M: Try the Pico pizza, to die for, so many flavors, great atmosphere very sexy great for date night.

Joe C.Joe C: Barbuzzo is one of my favorite date spots in the city. Prices are affordable and the food is fantastic. The zucchini starter and Pera pizza are amazing

The Clay Studio is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Dates in Philadelphia.

6. The Clay Studio

8.7
137 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA
Art Gallery · Center City East · 11 tips and reviews

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: Looking to get dirty with your date? During the monthly Date Night, couples share a wheel.

Sasha M.Sasha Mendez: When there for their VDay date night. Had an amazing experience! Unlimited food, wine, & clay. They provide vouchers for 4 hrs at $5 in Parkmonium. Excellent staff.

Lauren S.Lauren Sinnenberg: Super fun and hands on classes. Sign up for date night and enjoy making pottery together!

Hop Sing Laundromat is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Dates in Philadelphia.

7. Hop Sing Laundromat

8.1
1029 Race St (btwn 10th & 11th St.), Philadelphia, PA
Speakeasy · Chinatown · 74 tips and reviews

Men's Health MagMen's Health Mag: This highbrow candlelit joint features a strict rulebook—no shorts, no talking on cell phones. Try the Cuban Missile Crisis with Jameson Gold, El Dorado 21-year-old rum, lemon twist and orange peel.

Ricardo S.Ricardo Seixas: Most a very good cocktail bar with a very romantic setting. Quiet, respectful and private. No pictures allowed for example.

OkCupid Daters' ChoiceOkCupid Daters' Choice: Hop Sing Laundromat was voted the Best Hidden Gem Date Spot by OkCupid users in the first-ever Daters' Choice Awards! Tap Read more for additional date spot categories in Philadelphia. #daterschoice Read more.

Gran Caffe L'Aquila is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Dates in Philadelphia.

8. Gran Caffe L'Aquila

8.8
1716 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA
Italian Restaurant · Center City West · 47 tips and reviews

Teri R.Teri Rushka: 2nd floor, 2 top on the balcony near the bar, very intimate and private little table. Absolutely do not leave without trying the Gelato. Bacio is my favorite. Excellent food all around.

Johanna V.Johanna Valente: Romantic, lovely lunch spot.

CarolCarol: The gelato is so creamy and delicious. Can be romantic too for couples. There were a lot of people in their 35-50s. The affogato could’ve had more gelato...

World Cafe Live is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Dates in Philadelphia.

9. World Cafe Live

9.2
3025 Walnut St (at 31st St), Philadelphia, PA
Music Venue · 79 tips and reviews

MazdaMazda: Upstairs Live offers an intimate café on the Walnut Street level, seating approximately 100 and featuring live radio broadcasts and performance seven days a week.

Ralphie A.Ralphie Aversa: Skip the cheesesteaks in South Philly. This intimate venue offers great views from everywhere, including the bar area. While you're there, grab a pint and an entree. Reasonably priced and delicious.

Gary J.Gary Jastrzab: Good food and great sound at this intimate venue.

The Dandelion is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Dates in Philadelphia.

10. The Dandelion

9.1
124 S 18th St (at Sansom St), Philadelphia, PA
English Restaurant · Center City West · 264 tips and reviews

Mareya S.Mareya Steinbacher: So so British menu . Great date night ambience though

Zerbrina V.Zerbrina Valdespino Hayden: Great place for small group of friends, dates, very romantic, and vintage!

Diana B.Diana Brody: Delicious New American food and cozy, romantic ambiance. The Dandelion salad was so fresh and big, and the salmon was cooked perfectly.

The Victor Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Dates in Philadelphia.

11. The Victor Cafe

9.0
1303 Dickinson St, Philadelphia, PA
Italian Restaurant · Bella Vista - Southwark · 25 tips and reviews

Roniel T.Roniel Tessler: A perfect date spot. Yummy Italian and beautiful music.

Nate S.Nate S: Wow, what an experience. Come here for a date night! Servers sing an opera aria every 20 minutes. All that plus the best tiramisu I’ve ever had.

John G.John Gaus: Delicious Italian food with the added treat of opera singing. Great restaurant for a special and memorable evening.

Wm. Mulherin's Sons is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Dates in Philadelphia.

12. Wm. Mulherin's Sons

9.0
1355 N Front St, Philadelphia, PA
Italian Restaurant · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · 27 tips and reviews

Tristan R.Tristan Rhodeside: A true culinary experience. Excellent and knowledgeable service, exquisite and innovative cuisine, inspired cocktails, and an ambient setting perfect for intimate dates or large celebrations

Djaniella D.Djaniella D.: Stands out as one of the best overall restaurants in philly. From reasonable prices, to service, atmosphere, & quality, this place does not disappoint. Highlights: spicy jawn, hanger + egg, any pasta.

AditiAditi: Every pasta was incredible; in fact the best I’ve had in America

Double Knot is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Dates in Philadelphia.

13. Double Knot

8.5
120 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA
Bar · Center City East · 48 tips and reviews

Carmen Noire S.Carmen Noire SanDiego: great food, service and décor/ambiance. great for a date night. They could use slightly more lighting as it was difficult to see the menus.

Mikahla V.Mikahla Vicino: A cozy date night spot w/ comfortable seating and a diverse menu. The sushi and fried chicken were my favorites.

AnthonyAnthony: my favorite cafe in philly, by far. Their dirty chai is rich and real. Their rye chai coffee cocktail latte is magic for a sharp morning. Food is top knotch, grab some goi cuon if you're on the run.

Little Nonna's is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Dates in Philadelphia.

14. Little Nonna's

8.8
1234 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA
Italian Restaurant · Washington Square West · 55 tips and reviews

Grace L.Grace Lee: Cute, romantic. Arancini is delicious. Spaghetti + meatballs is huge (at least 2 can share). Meatballs were good, but I would get the app version unless you really want the pasta. I rec chicken parm

AditiAditi: romantic, cozy and you have to order the gnocchi in butter sauce and spaghetti and meatballs

Philadelphia MagazinePhiladelphia Magazine: Italian comfort food taken to the next level, with something on the menu for everyone. Standouts include wild mushroom arancini, and shrimp scampi. Order the polenta and meatballs to share. Read more.

Pumpkin Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Dates in Philadelphia.

15. Pumpkin Restaurant

8.8
1713 South St, Philadelphia, PA
New American Restaurant · Rittenhouse Square · 27 tips and reviews

Scott G.Scott Gellman: $45 for price fixe, which is the only option. BYO wine and have a great and affordable date night.

Alex M.Alex Mas: This restaurant is a must in Philadelphia. The food was exceptional and the quality outstanding. The carrot and ginger soup was spectacular and the monkfish as well.

Chris L.Chris Lee: The cauliflower soup they do is worth the visit alone