561649 Wed Oct 01 13:47:51 -0700 2008 13 1 San Francisco Bay Area 0 4075065 I will be visiting Napa in late October with my boyfriend and I'm looking for a romantic restaurant with great food. Nothing too pricey (no more than $30 a plate) and we love all types of food. I've read the posts and there's just so many options. I've narrowed it down to these and hope you can help me choose: Celadon Redd Go Fish Tra Vigne Don Giovanni Also, recommendations would be helpful as well! Thanks Wed Oct 01 13:47:52 -0700 2008 197708 mh4e 1 4075783 Ubuntu. Lovely room. As romantic as you want to make it, really. Fits the price structure. Reasonable wine list. Go for it. You'll have trouble getting in the others at that price level. Wed Oct 01 19:44:07 -0700 2008 4075065 27748 rruben1 2 4082160 I saw Ubuntu and I think it looks great however, my bf is a big meat eater and does not do vegetarian. Sat Oct 04 17:44:12 -0700 2008 4075783 197708 mh4e 1 4080908 Oh, romantic! how fun... Question...What is your budget, again? $30 total for food per person, or is that the top entree price, or what? How about a total with tax and tip? Sat Oct 04 00:22:16 -0700 2008 4075065 18222 maria lorraine 2 4082157 $30 for the main entree, I'm hoping no more than $150 total. Thanks Sat Oct 04 17:43:31 -0700 2008 4080908 197708 mh4e 1 4081089 Agree on Ubuntu. It's my favorite restaurant on the planet right now. Redd is also excellent. Pass on Go Fish. 25 Degrees Brix is v. good - lovely atmosphere and same owner as TWO in SF. Sat Oct 04 05:57:16 -0700 2008 4075065 18756 laurafrofro 2 4082166 I just checked out 25 Degrees Brix and it looks great, might have to try that one. Thanks! Sat Oct 04 17:46:28 -0700 2008 4081089 197708 mh4e 3 4084033 There are better options. Food is OK with the new team at Brix, service is somewhat off, and IMO it's not romantic. I'd also recommend Bistro Jeanty for a small, intimate and romantic place. It's like a little French bistro. Lots of good reports, some by me. Bistro Don Giovanni. The enclosed patio, like a little room with both fireplace and heaters, is quite romantic. Decorated beautifully with autumnal harvest stuff, and the food is great, always consistent, with especially great apps. I've eaten there probably 40 times. Inside is the large dining room, and though it looks great, the two-top tables aren't what I would consider romantic. If you can reserve a booth inside for two people, then that would also work, but I'd opt for the enclosed patio -- very charming. Terra. My favorite in Napa. Terribly romantic in an old beautiful stone building, and this may fit your budget if you are judicious about ordering. Tim there is very talented at recommending wines that are not at all expensive. Wonderful, exquisite Cal-Asian food. You may give them a call (good people) in the afternoon and enlist their support in keeping within your budget and having a nice meal. I'd recommend that for Martini House and La Toque (below) as well. Martini House is very lovely and also may fit your budget, again if your order judiciously. It's in an old Craftsman-style house that's beautifully decorated. Rob can help you with a beautiful wine that is withink your budget, whatever it is. With the last two restos, check the online menus and do a little math to see if they'll work for you. As to your other ideas, Celadon feels romantic but I'm not sure the food is good enough. Redd is not at all romantic but the food is great. I don't at all recommend Go Fish unless you eat sushi only, from my own experience and from reports I've heard lately from locals. Tra Vigne appears to be on its way back (a ways to go); I don't think it's there yet. Overpriced compared to others for what you get. Lovely setting, though, and attractive -- though not romantic -- dining room. With all these restaurants, do a separate search for each and read more reports. Happy celebrating! Sun Oct 05 18:57:53 -0700 2008 4082166 18222 maria lorraine 4 4085316 Thank you maria lorraine, I think I'm leaning towards Bistro Don Giovanni and I will take your advice and ask for the patio if I go there! I might try one of your other suggestions for lunch since the prices will probably be better. Mon Oct 06 10:05:26 -0700 2008 4084033 197708 mh4e 1 4082215 Consider Bistro Jeanty in Y'ville. I've only been there for lunch(es) but imagine that the tables in front of and around the fireplace in the back room could be quite romantic on a chilly October evening (ask for that when you reserve)... food is great and you may even come in under budget. Check out their website and have a great evening! Sat Oct 04 18:25:02 -0700 2008 4075065 10877 Sarah 1 4083613 Please check out Auberge du Soleil. I was there 2 weeks ago. Sit outside for dinner. they have heaters to stay warmer. It is so romantic and is in the top 5 restaurants i have been to. I actually got engaged there. Sun Oct 05 15:12:56 -0700 2008 4075065 209823 bigdog2084 2 4083844 But it's about $350 per meal with tax and tip, from my experience, and Carrie218's: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/544104 Sun Oct 05 17:10:04 -0700 2008 4083613 18222 maria lorraine 3 4083950 Note that this is a first time poster/visitor, most likely unaware of the constant advisories to go for lunch or drinks. Sun Oct 05 18:11:58 -0700 2008 4083844 18150 PolarBear 4 4084072 Thanks, PolarBear. Did not know. Sun Oct 05 19:18:00 -0700 2008 4083950 18222 maria lorraine