If you’re looking for a fantastic restaurant where you and your beloved can enjoy delicious food in romantic ambiance, Bloomington, Minnesota, is a great place to be. Here are a few restaurants in Bloomington you can treat your love to:
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Ciao Bella
Nothing lends itself better to date nights than well-made, classic Italian food. For some of the best in town, head to Ciao Bella. Their menu offerings are made fresh with local ingredients and special attention, which is made evident with every bite.
Their menu consists of a curated selection of delicacies and specialties to choose from. Begin your dinner with a charcuterie or calamari fritti before enjoying a butternut squash ravioli or wild mushroom risotto. Ciao Bella flies in their sustainably sourced fish regularly if you’re on the hunt for grade-A seafood.
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Lela
Lela is an expert mix of atmosphere and cuisine that offers couples an unforgettable dining experience. Not so upscale to make anyone feel out of place, but elegant enough to make you and your loved one feel like A-listers, Lela’s chic minimalist approach to their food and dining room is worth checking out.
On their menus, you’ll find a focus on pasta, steak, and crudo, which is Italian raw seafood and meat, similar to Japanese sashimi. Start off with an ahi tuna poke crudo before moving onto an entree of home-made lobster truffle gnocchi or your favorite cut of steak. If you’re looking for a unique dining experience, you’ll find it at Lela.
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Woolley’s Kitchen and Bar
Woolley’s Kitchen and Bar is an award-winning establishment that is certainly worth the visit. It’s one of Bloomington’s finest dining establishments, and it’s a great destination for couples celebrating anniversaries.
On their menu, you’ll find an assortment of steakhouse-style offerings, such as roasted bone-in chicken with apricot jam, several cuts of steak, salmon, and pasta. Ask your server for the perfect wine pairing for your entree to round off the meal beautifully.
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Hiko Sushi
If you’re looking for something romantic besides the go-to Italian and American-style steakhouse restaurants, Japanese cuisine is always a sure-fire option. For some of the best in Bloomington, try Hiko Sushi.
Whether you’re a sushi aficionado or new to the cuisine, you’re sure to find something to satisfy your tastes on their extensive menu. Try one of their specialty sushi rolls, such as the Volcano or Maserati rolls, or opt for any of their noodle creations, bento boxes, and hibachi offerings to find your new favorite meal.
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FireLake Grill House and Cocktail Bar
If it’s atmosphere you’re looking for, you’ll find it at FireLake Grill House and Cocktail Bar. Simply put, their dining area is beautiful, making it one of our favorite places for treating our loved ones with delicious food.
FireLake’s menu is full of interesting and delicious adventures, such as bison bone marrow, spit-roasted prime rib, heirloom corn-crusted walleye, and much more.
These are just a few of the high-quality, romantic restaurants around Bloomington you can try. Start your explorations at these and then broaden your search to find the perfect restaurant you and your loved one can make a tradition out of.
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