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Chicago's Most Romantic Places
The Violet Hour is one of Chicago's Most Romantic Places.

1. The Violet Hour

9.0
1520 N Damen Ave (at Pierce Ave), Chicago, IL
Speakeasy · Wicker Park · 256 tips and reviews

Zach S.Zach Smith: Fancy cocktails and sophisticated ambiance if you feel like feeling sophisticated... Or impressing a date in this low-lit speakeasy.

The Signature Room at the 95th is one of Chicago's Most Romantic Places.

2. The Signature Room at the 95th

875 N Michigan Ave (btwn Delaware Pl & Chestnut St), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Streeterville · 157 tips and reviews

Nancy P.Nancy Paz: The views are amazing. Nothing like sipping on a glass of wine and overseeing the Chicago skyline. I had their Surf and Turf, steak medium and it was so juicy and tender. The cost is worth it.

Bavette's Bar and Boeuf is one of Chicago's Most Romantic Places.

3. Bavette's Bar and Boeuf

9.3
218 W Kinzie St (at N Wells St), Chicago, IL
Steakhouse · River North · 130 tips and reviews

Trevor S.Trevor Smythe: Have a bourbon old fashioned and enjoy the best pork chop in the city. If you don't have a reservation you can eat at the bar (or wait for a table if you have a couple hours to kill).

Geja's Cafe is one of Chicago's Most Romantic Places.

4. Geja's Cafe

8.5
340 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL
Fondue Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 59 tips and reviews

Angie M.Angie Milton: Romantic, low light, slow dinner designed to inspire conversation. Works well.

Momotaro is one of Chicago's Most Romantic Places.

5. Momotaro

8.9
820 W Lake St (at Green St), Chicago, IL
Japanese Restaurant · Fulton Market · 95 tips and reviews

Cusp25Cusp25: Amazing meal- sashimi, sushi rolls, skewers, chilled ramen. Ebi tempura was absolutely delicious

Quartino is one of Chicago's Most Romantic Places.

6. Quartino

8.7
626 N State St (at W Ontario St), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Near North Side · 345 tips and reviews

Betsy E.Betsy E: Everything is awesome. Start with a salumi salad and try the prosciutto wrapped dates. Great wines!

Le Colonial is one of Chicago's Most Romantic Places.

7. Le Colonial

8.7
57 E Oak St, Chicago, IL
Vietnamese Restaurant · Streeterville · 86 tips and reviews

Erika D.Erika Davis: Fried spring roll was delicious, as recommended. It's a really nice place. Great cocktails too. 

RPM Italian is one of Chicago's Most Romantic Places.

8. RPM Italian

9.1
52 W Illinois St (at N Dearborn St), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Near North Side · 238 tips and reviews

Brooke K.Brooke Krueger: Went for dinner on my birthday. Service was excellent and they brought an adorable treat out! The menu is great for sharing and the portions are perfect so you don't over stuff yourself.

Piccolo Sogno is one of Chicago's Most Romantic Places.

9. Piccolo Sogno

9.1
464 N Halsted St (at Grand Ave), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Fulton River District · 111 tips and reviews

Jason G.Jason Gardner: Never had a bad meal here. Order appetizer portions of their pasta dishes to try a bit of everything!

La Creperie is one of Chicago's Most Romantic Places.

10. La Creperie

8.4
2845 N Clark St (btwn W Diversey Pkwy & W Surf St), Chicago, IL
French Restaurant · Lake View East · 65 tips and reviews

Melody L.Melody Legge: Great outdoor area in back. Great service. Steak is amazing. Sweet crepes are delightful.