Edmonton’s restaurant scene offers us many different types of dining experiences. Romance means different things to different people, and below are restaurants which cover all kinds of different date night experiences.
Whether you’re looking for somewhere quiet, trendy, upscale, or affordable, these Edmonton restaurants can make the perfect date night for any special celebrations.
Biera
While Biera caters to the food-lover in all of us, they also give us a wonderful place to enjoy an evening with our loved one. The central Edmonton restaurant can be a romantic place to stop for afternoon snacks before an outdoor date like skating. Or you can dine here on Valentine’s Day (and other date nights) for dinner, the cheese bar, and Biera’s dessert selection. Details
Where: 9570 76 Ave NW
La Ronde
The atmosphere inside the Chateau Lacombe’s top floor restaurant, La Ronde, is warm, quiet, and relaxing. As you enjoy the special dinner for two, the restaurant will slowly rotate, giving you exceptional and up-close views of the downtown skyline, and distant river valley views. The meal can begin with premium appetizers. But save room for the mains. La Ronde serves dishes like King Cole duck breast, bison filet, or roasted prawns for example.
Where: 10111 Bellamy Hill Rd NW
The Marc
The Marc makes for a relaxed and casual date spot in Edmonton. Their menu has a fresh selection of bistro-style dishes for both lunch and dinner. If you come to the Marc for a date night dinner, you’ll have a great selection of appetizer options for sharing, followed by the restaurant’s filling mains of fish, duck, gnocchi, steak, or short rib.
Where: 9940 106 St
The Creperie
Book a table for one of Edmonton’s most romantic settings. Downtown Edmonton’s The Creperie is open for lunch with a variety of specials, and for dinner with a three-course meal package.
Their food consists of French-inspired dishes, including, of course, several types of crepes.
They also have a variety of large entrees with mains of beef, seafood, or chicken.
Where: 10220 – 103 St.
Sabor Restaurant
You can get a unique blend of flavours with the food on Sabor’s menu. Their Iberian-coastal cuisine comes with a Latin twist and will be a delicious way to celebrate love, friendship, and being together on Valentine’s Day.
The restaurant often hosts live and soothing music to accompany your meal inside their inviting dining room.
Where:10220 103 St NW
XIX Nineteen
Treat someone special to a gourmet fine-dining experience with XIX. The southwest Edmonton restaurant offer a select menu of fresh ingredients, and items to suit all tastes. Plus, their exceptional fare pairs perfectly with the restaurant’s pleasant ambience.
Their menu changes frequently but is always a combination of old and new styles.
Where: 5940 Mullen Way
Ampersand 27
You’ll find many ways to treat a loved one or new date with Ampersand 27’s menu of delicious pub snacks, main entrees, dessert, brunch, and drinks.
Brunch at Ampersand includes fun treats like a Brunchuterie Board, the Whyte Ave Wakeup, and a list of signature cocktails. The dinner menu offers gourmet appetizers and entrees, and a build-your-own charcuterie option.
Where: 10612 82 Ave NW
Cafe Amore Bistro
When love is in the name of the restaurant, you can expect it to be a perfect date night location. Café Amore Bistro delivers on the romance with their quiet and homey atmosphere, exceptions shareable plates, and delicious drinks.
Where: 10807 106 Ave NW
Violino Ristorante
Violini Ristorante is the only place in Edmonton where you can indulge in the best way to cook pasta in a restaurant: as table-side flambe. Plus, the Old Glenora restaurant provides all the necessary date-night vibes through the décor, the experience, and the long list of Italian dishes or drinks.
Where: 10133 125 St NW
Tiramisu Bistro
Tiramisu Bistro is perfect for a romantic date night, and if you are visiting during the cold season, you can treat someone special to a heated dome dining in the midst of winter.
Where: 10750 124 St. NW, Edmonton
La Petit Iza
The intimate setting and romantic vibes offered at La Petit Iza come with a great view of the river valley out the window, and an upscale bistro menu.
If you need somewhere for drinks and snacks, the restaurant is open for with an Apero menu from 3-5pm, but also have a dinner bistro menu from 5pm-12am.
La Petit Iza have an exceptional selection of spirits including dessert wine, absinthe, cognac, French whiskey, and their signature cocktails.
Where: 10926 88 Ave NW 3rd floor, Edmonton
Brasserie Bardot
This French bistro is in a romantic riverside location near views that overlook North Saskatchewan River. It is an adorable place to spend a weekend date, and they will offer both dine-in or take-out. No matter your mood, you can indulge in their French cuisine with meat, fish, and vegetarian options all on the menu.
Where: 10109 125 St NW
Brew & Bloom Café
If you stop at Brew & Bloom for a date night, you’ll have a place to not only eat but also to find your loved one a fresh bouquet. The floral arrangements from Brew & Bloom are as unique as some of their menu items and offer a refreshing take on a classic gift.
The menu at the café offers full meals, gourmet snacks, and a host of colourful and fun café drinks. Their fresh flowers decorate the entire café from floor to ceiling, making Brew & Bloom one of the most classically romantic places for a date night in Edmonton.
Where: 10550 115 St NW
Fairmont Hotel MacDonald
Fairmont Hotel MacDonald may be Edmonton’s most romantic hotel and offers various options for a great dinner date. You can treat someone to an evening at the Confederation Lounge, or in the hotel’s Harvest Room. Both offer special experiences and are beautiful places to dine on any other night. Once the weather warms Confederation Lounge Patio offers one of the most amazing river valley views.
Where: 10065 100 St. NW
Riverside Bistro
The downtown restaurant, which looks out over the river valley, is a perfect place for a romantic day out. During winter, you can dine inside a transparent dome enjoying their exceptional menu.
Where: 1 Thornton Crt NW
Normand’s Fine Regional Cuisine
What’s on the menu at Normand’s? That will depend on the season! Normand’s Fine Regional Cuisine are known for their selection of wild game meats, and the ways in which they prepare them for guests. So in February, the dinner menu will include a host of chicken and AAA Alberta beef meals.
Where: 11639 Jasper Ave
Yiannis Taverna Greek Restaurant
This exceptionally romantic restaurant is a Whyte Avenue staple for many couples in Edmonton. Yiannis have built a strong reputation over the years and for a few reasons.
First, their restaurant transports you to a small Greek town. Second, the food includes delicious creations made from Mediterranean inspiration and local ingredients. Last but not least, the restaurant is always focused on guest service and the guest experience.
Where:10444 82 Ave NW
Bodega
Bodega began with Sabor Restaurant, a popular Italian restaurant in Edmonton.
Bodega offer a different experience than their parent restaurant and gives guests a relaxed atmosphere for wine and tapas. You can visit Bodega at Sabor, two other Edmonton locations, and Sherwood Park or St. Albert. Each location is a perfect date night setting with romance around the bistros.
Where: 10220 103 St. NW
12417 Stony Plain Rd. NW
6509 112 Ave. NW
Vaticano Cucina
Arrive hungry at Vaticano Cucina this Valentine’s Day. The Italian restaurant in south Edmonton offers a romantic and filling dining experience. Their main focus is pasta, and with that, they offer nine different types of pasta on their menu. Vaticano can also be a great place to stop for antipasti and cocktails or wine. Vaticano have a list of craft cocktails, prosecco cocktails, and all the classic cocktails.
Where: 10310 45th Ave NW
Hart’s Table & Bar
The soothing and relaxing atmosphere inside Hart’s Table & Bar comes from the eclectic décor around the restaurant. From this, Hart’s offer a unique lounge-style dining experience. Celebrate Valentine’s Day with someone special and Harts’ quality dinner. Or, save the celebrations for the weekend so you can enjoy Hart’s famous brunch.
Where: 14229 23 Ave NW
The Glass Monkey
Opt for a chill date setting at the Glass Monkey this Valentine’s Day. The local gastropub in Edmonton’s Pleasantview neighbourhood has all the low lighting, cozy seating, and exceptional dining needed for a perfect night out. Their fresh menu selection is always in rotation, but you can expect gourmet pub food, a long wine list, and your choice of full meals, or snacks and shareables.
Where: 5842 – 111 Street NW
Vons Steakhouse & Oyster Bar
Vons Steakhouse & Oyster Bar can add a few things to your date night. Vons gives you an elegant place to dine; they offer memorable dining experiences; and, this is one of the best places in Edmonton for a good steak. Steak and oysters aren’t an everyday meal, and make for a fun way to treat someone special to a gourmet meal.
Where: 10309 81 Ave NW
Bundok
Bundok is a restaurant where the menu will never stay the same. That menu consists of a long list of snacks and appetizers, all of which pair perfectly with Bundok’s craft cocktails or long list of wines. Enjoy it all in the comfort of the downtown eatery’s beautiful dining room, full of natural light and warm ambience.
Where: 10228 104 St. NW
Uccellino
Uccellino can guarantee a memorable and romantic date night any day of the year. They offer an intimate place to eat, be social, and enjoy some quiet conversation. Uccellino’s menu has a tasty selection of Italian-inspired dishes, all with a unique twist or flare added to each dish.
Where: 10349 Jasper Ave
Alchemy Bar
The elegance at Alchemy Bar seems to come from its speak-easy-like décor. But they raise the bar for romance and elegance with the menu, too. This lounge, in the JW Marriott ICE District, offers a unique craft cocktail experience, paired with their gourmet snack menu. Alchemy could be a place to stop after downtown skating, before a hockey game, or your main destination.
Where: 10344 102 St. NW.