Best Romantic Italian
This will be an early week dinner, so I don't think reservations will be a problem. As long as prices are commensurate with quality, then we don't have any issues. Please no restaurateurs with more than 2 places. We know the formula and we enjoy the formula, but I am not looking for a B+ meal from a high end factory. Thank you.
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My husband and I had a delightful, delicious meal at Local Kitchen and Wine Bar on Queen at Roncesvalles. The pasta was yummy and the ambiance is romantic in a lively, cheerful kind of way. Not in a quiet, gaze-into-each-other's eyes kind of way. I loved being there. The service was wonderful. I can't wait to go again!
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Rabbit
Dec 19, 2009 05:20 AM
Three (and a half) suggestions come to mind... all with slightly differing spins on romantic:
1. Mistura - High end, perhaps ever so slightly corporate in feel (IMHO). Excellent service. Amazing wild boar agnolotti, good wine list and nice execution on cocktails. Desserts also a hit. Priciest on my list, but I do think commensurate with quality.
2. Sopra (the "half" since it is upstairs to Mistura) - Pretty much the same food quality, but a lovely and (I think) more romantic room. Jazz music venue, so you need to factor for yourself whether that's a plus or minus. The other option is to split the evening between the two venues (pre-dinner cocktails or dessert upstairs, main event down, etc).
3. L'Unita - Neighbourhood-y and bustle-y. Very good Italian wine list because this is a luxe nabe. Excellent lighting for romance. Don't get stuck at the kids' tables in the back hall near the kitchen.
4. Tutti Matti - Bistro-y feel in the entertainment district. Authentic Tuscan including great homemade pasta. The kitchen undertakes yearly pilgrimages to the Old Country, and it shows.
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Googs
Dec 19, 2009 07:48 AM
L'Unita makes it very difficult to NOT get stuck at the kids' table in the narrow hallway even if you request alternate seating while making the reservation. I was told they would make the effort only to get the hallway the last two times I was there. On one occasion I was feteing a friend's birthday. Horrifying to have such bad seating for a best friend. On both occasions there were two-tops available in the main room. It seems they have a casual relationship with the truth. For this alone I won't return. I don't care how good it is if I feel like I'm eating in a closet. They are OFF my romanctic location list.
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