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Philly's Most Romantic Places

Philly's Most Romantic Places

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Created by Foursquare City Guide • Updated On: August 12, 2022

The perfect spot for a date or a special occasion is not so easy to come by. Yet when it's right, it's really right. Cozy, intimate, and candlelit, these 10 places in Philadelphia exude romance.

Parc is one of Philly's Most Romantic Places.

1. Parc

9.2
227 S 18th St (at Locust St), Philadelphia, PA
French Restaurant · Rittenhouse Square · 269 tips and reviews

Gordon M.Gordon Milcham: Nice old school bistro. Menu is minimal but everything is right in this place.

Vedge is one of Philly's Most Romantic Places.

2. Vedge

9.0
1221 Locust St (btwn 12th St & 13th St), Philadelphia, PA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Washington Square West · 139 tips and reviews

Brian M.Brian Masefield: The rutabaga fondue is insane. Get it. The sour cherry empanadas are excellent for dessert.

Talula's Garden is one of Philly's Most Romantic Places.

3. 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

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!

The Dandelion is one of Philly's Most Romantic Places.

4. The Dandelion

9.2
124 S 18th St (at Sansom St), Philadelphia, PA
English Restaurant · Center City West · 268 tips and reviews
Zahav is one of Philly's Most Romantic Places.

5. Zahav

9.3
237 Saint James Pl (at Dock St), Philadelphia, PA
Israeli Restaurant · Center City East · 227 tips and reviews
Hop Sing Laundromat is one of Philly's Most Romantic Places.

6. Hop Sing Laundromat

7.9
1029 Race St (btwn 10th & 11th St.), Philadelphia, PA
Speakeasy · Chinatown · 74 tips and reviews

Hal M.Hal Mackins: The best cocktail bar in the city, and perhaps the country. Incredible drinks and atmosphere. Highlights include the Henry "Box" Brown and Passyunk Yacht Club.

R2L is one of Philly's Most Romantic Places.

7. R2L

50 S 16th St (at Chestnut St), Philadelphia, PA
American Restaurant · Center City West · 73 tips and reviews
Bistro Romano is one of Philly's Most Romantic Places.

8. Bistro Romano

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

Brendan R.Brendan Rastetter: Very romantic setting with delicious Italian. Order bruschetta and the Gnocchi Ella.

Ranstead Room is one of Philly's Most Romantic Places.

9. Ranstead Room

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

Joe C.Joe C: Bring a date, order a Bartender's Choice, put your phone away and enjoy the best bar in town

Vernick Food & Drink is one of Philly's Most Romantic Places.

10. Vernick Food & Drink

9.1
2031 Walnut St (at S 20th St), Philadelphia, PA
American Restaurant · Center City West · 82 tips and reviews

Larisa G.Larisa Grollemond: Amazing changing seasonal menu, the toasts and anything from the wood fire oven are good bets.