With warm chandeliers and cozy leather booths, Agustin Kitchen exudes approachable elegance. Share some oysters on the half-shell and PEI mussels with Spanish chorizo.

Check their social media for curated pre fixe menus for special occasions such as Valentine’s Day.

Anello features a small, intimate dining room with a minimalist interior. Although pizza isn’t normally considered romantic, it is here with some seasonable vegetables and a bottle of prosecco.

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Capture the romance of fire with BATA’s open kitchen and oak-fueled grill. The modern chic ambience extends downstairs with their basement bar, barbata. The menu changes frequently with local produce, so order a variety of small plates to share.

The tiny dining room and glowing Himalayan salt walls radiate a sensual vibe. Start with some savory dirty turniptinis and crispy loomi style pork belly wings in a brown butter sauce with a bright apple lime slaw.

Abundant accessible street parking and makes this eatery a convenient start for a night downtown. Go all out and indulge in el Tower del Rey for a seafood tower with lobster tail, king crab legs, oysters, oyster shooters, shrimp cocktail, and mini-beers. Next, commit to surf and turf with a lobster tamalada and a dry-aged rib-eye.

Dark and beautiful, The Coronet has an old-world charm that feels effortlessly romantic. Their vegan bun cha with fresh herbs and noodles is light yet flavorful. It’s the perfect spot for a quiet, intimate meal, and you can enjoy drinks at Nightjar during or after dinner.

With a cozy, candlelit ambiance, Falora is perfect for an evening with a loved one. Their wood-fired pizzas, like La Cauliflora and Za Zucca, feature well-thought-out vegan ingredient combinations that you won’t find anywhere else. From 4 – 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, enjoy Vinyl Hour: bring a vinyl, order a pizza, and get a free bottle of Chianti. It’s the kind of place where time slows down, and the food is always good.

Located within the picturesque Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, Flying V provides a sweeping view of the surrounding desert mountains and landscape. Start with some grilled prawns with zippy leche de tigre and confit squash, then move onto the roasted half duck with Oaxacan mole blanco, pickled gooseberries, and toasted hazelnuts.

For a white tablecloth experience with a stunning sunset view, visit the Grill at Hacienda Del Sol Guest Ranch Resort. Share some lobster & scallop risotto with edamame, shiitake mushrooms, and Grana Padano, along with some maple-braised short rib osso bucco with butter-Asiago polenta.

JoJo’s has a warm, welcoming feel, but the real magic is on its dreamy plant-filled patio glowing with string lights. Their mushroom chorizo is smoky and satisfying, and there are plenty of other vegan-friendly options on the menu. Relax and enjoy the frequent live music.

For a dedicated classic candle-lit French dinner, visit Le Rendez-vous. They serves iconic French classics such as garlicky escargots au chablis and boeuf wellington.

Locale’s airy, moody patio captures the romance of Italy outside. Share some fried artichoke with lemon aioli and a classic lemony arugula salad with parmesan. Afterwards, order some classic lasagna and branzino stuffed with tomato, artichoke, herbs, and Tuscan potatoes.

Maynards provides an elegant dining room in the historic train depot with peaceful greenery from their culinary garden. To begin, share an order of the burrata with pistachio pesto, mortadella, roasted cherry tomatoes, and grilled flatbread. For entrees, consider the piloncillo and chiltepín glazed pan roasted duck breast with root vegetable pave and radish, or the seared diver scallops with braised pork belly, apple mostarda, and sunchoke.

Modern and stylish, Obon is great for a laid-back yet special night out. Their vegan ramen, Deathfree, is rich and flavorful, and the fresh vegetable sushi roll is a simple but delicious dish. With beautiful cocktails and a cozy atmosphere, it’s a place you can enjoy for hours.

With Mexico City cuisine and vibes, Penca offers modern Mexican fine dining beyond the Sonoran style that Tucsonans may be accustomed to. Start with an order of bright shrimp aguachile and rich roasted tuétano, then share a cast-iron seared filete de res with mezcal demi-glace, pepita chimichurri, and potatoes.

They also feature a small batch mezcal bar with stellar cocktails.

PY Steakhouse features elegant chandeliers, a massive wine catalogue, and extra-premium ingredients such as Miyazaki A5 wagyu and Hudson Valley foie gras. Adventurous palates can reserve a chef’s “trust me” tasting menu with up to eight courses with wine pairings.

For a modern casual date, share a Yukon gold potato & pecorino pizza and craft cocktails Reilly. Head upstairs for the rooftop bar with a view of downtown Tucson, or head downstairs for Tough Luck Club speakeasy.

Tavolino offers a classy white tablecloth experience. Share a bottle of Nebbiolo along with some carpaccio di manzo with arugula, shaved parmesan, white wine vinaigrette, and truffle oil. For pasta, the tajarin al nero di seppia showcases their handmade squid ink pasta with shrimp and cherry tomatoes in a garlicky white wine saffron cream sauce.

With warm lights and a mid-century modern aesthetic, Tito & Pep offers a cozy environment for an intimate dinner. Share from a wide range of small plates and keep an ear out for any seasonal aguachiles or crudos on special.

Love, for some people, is sharing fettucine alfredo made in a giant flaming wheel of Parmigiano-Reggiano, available by reservation only. Furthermore, there may or may not be a secret reservation-only speakeasy nearby at the Swan location…

Vivace earned ‘top 100 most romantic restaurants in America‘ from OpenTable in 2022 thanks to its panoramic views of Tucson and upscale environment. The Northern Italy-inspired menu features dishes such as fettucine with rock shrimp and crab-filled breaded chicken breast with a creamy demi-glace and vegetable rice.

Owner Maudi Gourdin-Schultz provides her style for the interior and knack for hospitality, while her husband chef Steven Shultz applies his classic French training with Arizona and California ingredients for a constantly evolving specials menu with a deep appreciation of Gilroy garlic.

Wildflower features a verdant patio and comfortable blue booths inside for intimate dining. The menu offers approachable takes on American classics, such as ahi tuna poke and the New York strip with seared broccolini, crispy baby potato, whipped horseradish butter, and bordelaise.