Romantic Restaurants in Las Vegas (2025)
Esther's Kitchen
Italian restaurant · Downtown South
A downtown love letter to seasonal Italian from James Beard finalist James Trees. The expanded Arts District dining room glows at night, while fresh pastas and an excellent wine list earn praise from Food & Wine and local critics.
Marché Bacchus
French restaurant · Pelican Point
Lakeside tables, a serious wine shop, and French-leaning plates make this Desert Shores favorite a natural for romance. Frequently cited by Eater Vegas for date nights, it feels worlds away from the Strip.
Partage
French restaurant · The Asian District
An intimate Chinatown sanctuary for modern French tasting menus, noted by Eater Vegas for special-occasion dining. Thoughtful pairings and polished service make lingering over multi-course dinners feel celebratory.
Anima by EDO
Tapas restaurant · Spring Valley
A refined, candlelit mash-up of Spain and Italy from a beloved local team. Named Yelp’s Best New U.S. Restaurant and praised by the Las Vegas Review-Journal, it’s a southwest go-to for tasting menus and memorable cocktails.
Raku
Authentic Japanese restaurant · The Asian District
A chef-favorite izakaya that helped define Chinatown dining. Late-night hours, pristine seafood, and a quietly intimate room have kept Raku celebrated by Eater and Thrillist for years.
The Black Sheep
Restaurant · Rhodes Ranch
James Beard–recognized chef Jamie Tran’s Vietnamese American cooking shines in a dim, stylish room. Eater Vegas once named it Restaurant of the Year; locals love it for thoughtful plates and date-night hospitality.
Ferraro's Ristorante
Italian restaurant · UNLV
Family-run since 1985, Ferraro’s pairs handmade pastas with one of the city’s great Italian cellars. Recently honored by Gambero Rosso, it remains a beloved off-Strip spot for classic romance.
Piero's Italian Cuisine
Restaurant · Paradise Road
A locals’ favorite since 1982, with red-leather-booth glamour, a seasoned service team, and a classic Italian menu. Praised by area critics for maintaining the city’s dinner-house tradition.
Hugo's Cellar
Steak house · Downtown
Down a stairway at Four Queens, tuxedoed servers, tableside salads, and roses for guests channel Vegas’ classic romance. Regularly highlighted by Eater Vegas for special-occasion dinners downtown.
Main St. Provisions
New American restaurant · Downtown South
Community-minded and warmly lit, this Arts District favorite serves modern American comfort with craft cocktails. Desert Companion named it Neighborhood Restaurant of the Year, and it’s a welcome, relaxed date-night pick.
Golden Steer Steakhouse Las Vegas
Steak house · Northern Strip
Las Vegas’s longest-running steakhouse radiates old-school intimacy—tufted booths, martinis, and tableside rituals. Celebrated by Condé Nast Traveler and local press, its recent restoration kept the vintage glow intact.