1. Iron Gate
8.7
1734 N St NW, Washington, D.C.
Mediterranean Restaurant · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 61 tips and reviews
KTLR: Very romantic atmosphere, great food, attentive but not intrusive service.
Adam Kaiser: Loved this place great ambiance. I sat in the bar alley which was nice the also have an out door patio which will have tables during summer. A great romantic escape in the city!
Jeremy Thomas: Amazing date spot. Order the tasting menu paired with wine.
4. Chez Billy Sud
8.9
1039 31st St NW (at Water St NW), Washington, D.C.
French Restaurant · Georgetown · 21 tips and reviews
Debra Rafferty: King salmon over creamy smoked tomato sauce. Really fresh, tender salad. Warm months outdoor seating is charming, romantic and cozy indoor space for cooler weather
Cassandra Clark: Very romantic. Superb, quality food. Worth every penny.
Julia Lord Nickle: Best Caesar salad of my life.
5. Blues Alley
8.5
1073 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Jazz and Blues Venue · Georgetown · 49 tips and reviews
C. S: Way overpriced food, tickets are usually too high, but intimate venue for good shows.
lauren shipton: Check out bluesalley.com for their performance schedule, amazing for an intimate dinner date Read more.
David Matthew Gaüer: This place is great! Not about the food though... experience good artist in a relaxed intimate environment!
7. Lapis
9.1
1847 Columbia Rd NW (at Mintwood Pl NW), Washington, D.C.
Afghan Restaurant · Adams Morgan · 40 tips and reviews
Abby Eggers: Cozy atmosphere. This would be a nice date spot. On the pricey side, but worth every penny. Some pretty spicy and delicious food!
L.A. Loehr: Small intimate setting, can get noisy but a cool ambiance.
Chirag Patel: Yogurt, sauces, rice, cornbread like bread and lamb patties
9. Fiola Mare
9.0
3050 K St NW (at 31st St), Washington, D.C.
Italian Restaurant · Georgetown · 68 tips and reviews
Danielle DaSilva: Romantic spot for a pre-Kennedy Center show dinner or stroll around Georgetown. Pastas are so fresh, and the seafood is, obviously, the right choice.
Michelle Wiles: I'm drooling just thinking of the truffle risotto again. Save room for dessert- the donuts are crunchy on the outside, gooey on the inside amazing. The marchesa chocolate dessert was my favorite.
Katherine Kennedy Allen: Truly the most exquisite service I have had in DC. The mocktails are refreshing, lobster ravioli to die for and dessert-- save room for the sweets! A+ experience
11. The Red Hen
9.3
1822 1st St NW (at Seaton Pl NW), Washington, D.C.
Italian Restaurant · LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale · 86 tips and reviews
Ilona de Heusch: Cozy, romantic. Try the Cauliflower. So so good
Johanna: The burrata and rigatoni are both musts. Highly recommend the Barbera blend if you're looking for a good red!
Washington Post: Critic Tom Sietsema: Nothing predictable about wine selection. Get: 2011 chablis from Gilbert Picq ($50). For food, get the baby octopus or hand-made pastas. Share the fried artichokes or crostini. Read more.
13. Rose's Luxury
9.2
717 8th St SE, Washington, D.C.
New American Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 134 tips and reviews
Bridget Gael: Absolutely fantastic meal. Terrific wine selection, cozy intimate vibes with great service. We loved the pork & lycee salad, miso-glazed Chilean sea bass & fusilli
I B R A H I M: Very nice service, different experiencewe had the lychee salad Farro reigniting Japanese fried chickenVietnamese Coffee cream Brûlée All was so good
Washington Post: One of the best appetizers fit for a last meal request: Crumbled pork sausage, litchis, coconut milk, tropical herbs, fiery habanero. When you get your bill: Chocolate-mint meringue cookies. Read more.
14. Rasika
9.3
1190 New Hampshire Ave NW (at M St NW), Washington, D.C.
Indian Restaurant · West End · 115 tips and reviews
Ana Artavia: El lugar es romántico, tiene una atmósfera muy tranquila, la comida es excelente
Lewis Wilkins: Palak chaat is among the best foods I have ever had. The rest of their veg tasting menu is very good. Very good service.
Brian Gluckman: You MUST have the crispy fried spinach appetizer. It'll change the way you view leafy greens.