Best Date Night Spots

Best Date Night Spots

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Romantic restaurants perfect for impressing your special someone. From intimate Italian trattorias to upscale fine dining with waterfront views, these spots set the mood for an unforgettable evening.

8 Restaurants

Handpicked selections that define this collection

Spain Restaurant
Spain Restaurant
Spain Restaurant has been voted best restaurant in Rhode Island for Fine Dining and Romantic Dining by Providence Journal Readers' Choice from 2017-2025. The elegant atmosphere and authentic Spanish cuisine make it perfect for special occasions.
Cranston, RI
$$$
Spanish
fine diningromanticdate night
Al Forno
Al Forno
One of the best restaurants in the country, known for pioneering wood-fired cooking in America. Intimate dining room serving rustic Italian cuisine with impeccable ingredients.
Providence, RI
$$$
Italian
date nightupscalecozy
Gift Horse
Gift Horse
A celebrated raw bar featuring Rhode Island's outstanding oysters from specific bays along the state's coastline. South Korean-meets-New England seafood fusion by James Beard-semifinalist chef Sky Haneul Kim.
Providence, RI
$$$
Seafood
date nightupscalewaterfront
Circe Prime Italian Steakhouse
Circe Prime Italian Steakhouse
Circe offers a unique setting with stunning views and a warm atmosphere. The restaurant combines prime steaks with Italian influences, complemented by a curated selection of wines and impeccable service.
Cranston, RI
$$$
Italian Steakhouse
upscalefine diningdate night
The Mooring Seafood Kitchen & Bar
The Mooring Seafood Kitchen & Bar
Waterfront dining destination providing warm hospitality and the freshest seafood, along with an award-winning wine list and bountiful raw bar offerings. Stunning harbor views.
Newport, RI
$$
Seafood
waterfrontcasualfamily friendly
Castle Hill Inn - The Lawn Terrace
Castle Hill Inn - The Lawn Terrace
Stunning fine dining experience with breathtaking ocean views. Seasonal menu featuring locally sourced ingredients and impeccable service in an elegant historic setting.
Newport, RI
$$$$
American
waterfrontupscaledate night
The White Horse Tavern
The White Horse Tavern
America's oldest operating tavern, established in 1673. Historic fine dining experience featuring colonial ambiance and contemporary American cuisine with classic preparations.
Newport, RI
$$$
American
upscaledate nightcozy
Avvio Ristorante
Avvio Ristorante
An inspired Italian restaurant located in Garden City Center, Avvio's focus is on fresh, simple ingredients prepared with distinct yet traditional cooking techniques. The upscale neighborhood atmosphere makes it a cut above typical Italian restaurants.
Cranston, RI
$$
Italian
upscaledate nightneighborhood