The Most Romantic Restaurants in Los Angeles

"Chinatown’s Oriel is a French wine bar and bistro with floor-to-ceiling windows and an intimate patio. At night, find the inside illuminated mainly by candles, and the outside by a soft red neon glow that adds to the romance. They also take reservations and offer a happy hour, so there’s no need to wait for a table with the right preparations. Start with an order of bread and butter along with some wine, and if the date is going well, try the bavette, or something off the dessert menu. When the train whizzes by in the background, make sure to gauge one’s opinion on public transit." - Rebecca Roland, Matthew Kang