Selecting the perfect spot for date night is no easy feat.
While getting the perfect lighting and ambiance is important, you’ll also want an excellent menu to match, and Calgary is home to plenty of incredible date night options with romance aplenty.
Reservations might fill up quickly, so knowing where to look and what to expect is so important going into any kind of date. So, if you’re looking for a little inspiration, these are the best restaurants to go to for a romantic night out in Calgary.
River Cafe
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The stunning space inside Prince’s Island Park is about as magical as it gets. The spot has been featured on the list of Canada’s top 100 restaurants several times and has even cracked the top 10. With a spectacular locally sourced menu and impressive wine list, you’ll charm your date instantly at River Cafe.
Address: 25 Prince’s Island Park SW, Calgary
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Model Milk
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Model Milk is one of the most stunning rooms in Calgary, and that often translates to romance. The space is very large, but with two levels, separated rooms, and atmospheric lighting, it feels intimate at every table. The innovative and comforting food that comes from the open kitchen is great for sharing with one another across the table.
Address: 308 17th Avenue SW, Calgary
Major Tom
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It can be tough to get a table at Major Tom, so if you were resourceful enough to snag one for a romantic dinner, you’d already be impressing your date. The food and drink menus here are some of the best in the city, and it can all be enjoyed sitting by the window, overlooking the Calgary skyline, from the 40th floor.
Address: 700 2nd Street SW #4000, Calgary
Una Pizza and Wine
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Pizza can be the most romantic thing in the world, and Una is a beautiful and intimate room that’s perfect for sharing a bottle of wine and a pie. The appetizers and side dishes are great for sharing, and the pizzas are so good that you won’t regret just going for it and ordering two when you can’t decide on one to avoid a fight.
Address: #110 69 7a Street NE, Calgary
Address: 17th – 618 17th Avenue SW, Calgary
Address: 8529 Broadcast Avenue SW, Calgary
Proof
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Proof is known for its cocktails and curiosities, and it does it so well that it made it to the top 10 of Canada’s Best Bars. The room is small and vibrant, with a fun but intimate atmosphere. It’s loud enough to be fun and private but not so loud that you can’t enjoy the company. The sounds of cocktails being shaken echo throughout the night here, and it’s an excellent date stop. Grab a spot at the bar, a hightop, or get cozy on the window-side couches.
Address: 1302 1st Street SW, Calgary
Teatro Ristorante
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Handmade pasta, shareable plates, and beautifully plated mains are all incredible at this authentic Italian restaurant. Teatro is a perfect spot for a fine dining meal, maybe a bottle of wine, and to enjoy the company of the person across from you. There’s a five-course chef’s tasting menu here that’s a great way to go on February 14 or any other day of the year.
Address: 200 8th Avenue SE, Calgary
Orchard Restaurant
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The casually elegant room at Orchard is Calgary’s go-to destination for Asian Mediterranean dining. The dishes on the menu look and taste luxurious but never pretentious, but the decor of the room will take your breath away. Chandeliers, wall art, and lush plant life covering every inch of the room provide a completely immersive experience that feels like a romantic getaway.
Address: 620 10th Avenue SW #134, Calgary
Pigeonhole
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Pigeonhole is the perfect spot that has a relaxed but legendary atmosphere and a food menu that appeals to all types of diners. Feel like sharing a beef tartare? It’s amazing here. Would you rather eat a burger or a hot dog? You can do that too. There’s also the classic aphrodisiac food of oysters, served with red plum mignonette and house hot sauce.
Address: 306 17th Avenue SW, Calgary
The Living Room
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The home of the shaft is the perfect idea for any date that might need a jumpstart of fun to get it going. The food menu at The Living Room is fine dining at its most exciting, with options for oysters, sweet plates, and several different ways to enjoy fondue. Circular, comfy booths throughout the restaurant allow diners to get a little cozier as well.
Address: 514 17th Avenue SW, Calgary
Deane House
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This beautiful building and stunning property is the venue for many weddings throughout the year, and you can feel the love in the air as soon as you sit down. Come for dinner, high tea, brunch, or the chef’s tasting menu. Whatever way works best for you, Deane House will be a romantic experience.
Address: 806 9th Avenue SE, Calgary