1. Iron Gate
8.8
1734 N St NW, Washington, D.C.
Mediterranean Restaurant · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 60 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. Blues Alley
8.7
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!
5. 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.
Jiyoung: Cozy restaurant. Small menu for brunch but delicious food.
7. Lapis
9.1
1847 Columbia Rd NW (at Mintwood Pl NW), Washington, D.C.
Afghan Restaurant · Adams Morgan · 41 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.
Marion: Get the tasting menu for two - very reasonably priced for a delightful feast.
8. 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.
Theo Bell: It's great dinner spot! Warm and cozy areas for both dining and meeting for a cocktail. The service is excellent from valet to the busboys. The food was amazing; I highly recommend the lobster ravioli
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
9. Filomena Ristorante
8.9
1063 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Italian Restaurant · Georgetown · 183 tips and reviews
Loreal Monroe: Best Italian Restaurant in the area. Meatballs melt in your mouth. Delicious food. Friendly servers. Warm Romantic Ambiance. If you are in the area worth tge trip. Tony is the best server!
memo ruizcornejo: Romantic environment though a little loud. No TV so don't expect to watch any sports there
Ankush Saxena: Great Italian Restaurant that blends in great flavors and spices fresh from Italy, as advertised.
10. The Dabney
8.8
122 Blagden Alley NW, Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Logan Circle - Shaw · 36 tips and reviews
Danielle DaSilva: Favorite date spot! The menu changes every day! Hidden back in Blagden Alley; has a really amazing, cozy atmosphere.
Valentin Guerin: Start with the chicken sandwich for $5 is amazing! From the small plates you want to try the roasted carrots, the scallops, and the beef cheeks! The drinks are amazing as well.
brian murphy: Incredible cooking. Some kinks to work out but this is a superlative new entry on the DC dining scene.
11. The Red Hen
9.1
1822 1st St NW (at Seaton Pl NW), Washington, D.C.
Italian Restaurant · LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale · 85 tips and reviews
Ilona de Heusch: Cozy, romantic. Try the Cauliflower. So so good
Tin Kadoic: Italian homemade food, great pasta, creative dessert. Go there when in DC. Also, Croatian and Slovenian wines. Orange wines. Chamomile grappas.
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.
12. Rose's Luxury
9.1
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
Chucho S.: Best meal you will have in DC. Worth the wait. Lives up to the hype. Get everything on the menu.
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.