The Violet Hour is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Dates in Chicago.

1. The Violet Hour

9.0
1520 N Damen Ave (at Pierce Ave), Chicago, IL
Speakeasy · Wicker Park · 256 tips and reviews

Melissa A.Melissa Au: Neat little spot with unique cocktails and a romantic ambiance.

Cristian L.Cristian Löfvall: Low lighting, excellent cocktails and great music makes for an awesome date spot. On weekends, come early or be ready to wait to be seated!

Beril E.Beril Esen: You feel like you're in a Tim Burton movie as you enter this beautifully absurd space with high top chairs and romantic lighting. Their egg white cocktails, for example the Oofta, are delicious.

Piccolo Sogno is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Dates in Chicago.

2. Piccolo Sogno

9.1
464 N Halsted St (at Grand Ave), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Fulton River District · 112 tips and reviews

DhruvaDhruva: Delicious food! Pastas are to die for. Perfect date night spot

ElenaElena: Beautiful patio and good food. It's a great place with an Italian atmosphere. Good for dates. I would dispute the statement that it is the best Italian food in the city.

Tara P.Tara Paulson: Good quiet, intimate place to spend New Years! Amazing food and drinks

Lincoln Hall is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Dates in Chicago.

3. Lincoln Hall

9.1
2424 N Lincoln Ave (btwn W Montana St & W Fullerton Ave), Chicago, IL
Music Venue · North Side · 72 tips and reviews

Kelly C.Kelly Canton: You cannot beat this place for intimate music good crowds and excellent sound.

Renae M.Renae Mason: Gorgeous venue in an interesting part of town. Nice intimate size for smaller acts.

Dulce A.Dulce A.: So many phenomenal underground artists play here. The size is perfect for a concert, especially for a date night. Great drinks too!

Candlelite Chicago Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Dates in Chicago.

4. Candlelite Chicago Restaurant

8.9
7452 N Western Ave (at Howard St), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · West Ridge · 37 tips and reviews

YouSwoop.comYouSwoop.com: $15 for $35 Worth of Burgers, Thin Crust Pizzas, Drink & Much More at Candlelite Chicago - http://www.youswoop.com Read more.

KikiKiki: I've been a "local" at Candlelite for 5 years. The food is amazing, the bartenders are the best! Warm & friendly staff, great atmosphere. Love this place! :)

World H.World Hyundai: Our Staff loves going to Candlelite restaurant for the best thin crust pizza in Chicago! Love the garlic herb fires, it's a Facebook and Foursquare check-in special when you get a pizza! Read more.

Scofflaw is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Dates in Chicago.

5. Scofflaw

9.3
3201 W Armitage Ave (at Kedzie Ave), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Logan Square · 149 tips and reviews

Maggie H.Maggie H: Great ambiance. Loved Grandma's furniture and the candle light vibe.

Kate F.Kate Fifield: KICK ASS BAR. Candlelight makes for a very sexy atmosphere. Excellent, elevated food to match craft cocktails makes for a killer combination.

Lisa J.Lisa Jars: Cute, vintage, Victorian, cozy atmosphere. Perfect date place

Ada Street is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Dates in Chicago.

6. Ada Street

9.2
1664 N Ada St (btwn Concord & Wabansia), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Bucktown · 67 tips and reviews

ISIS: We arrived at this secret romantic place and the restaurant it was beautiful best food I've had in Chicago, the bartender Sarah it was so sweet. This place is amazing in service and food quality!

Kaylene K.Kaylene Kroemer: Loved the atmosphere and the food was amazing! Felt like we found a romantic hidden gem.

Kyle W.Kyle Welter: Polenta fries. That's all you need to know.

Le Colonial is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Dates in Chicago.

7. Le Colonial

8.9
57 E Oak St, Chicago, IL
Vietnamese Restaurant · Streeterville · 86 tips and reviews

DesignkitchenDesignkitchen: Romantic and fun, make sure to request seating upstairs.

Janet L.Janet Ledbetter: Try the spicy cold beef salad. And check out the bar upstairs. Great place for a romantic date.

Rishad T.Rishad Tobaccowala: Start with filet mignon salad. Move to sauted jumbo shrimp and house fried rice. End with mango and vanilla ice-cream . Two folks can share for a light affordable meal. Also red snapper excellent.

RPM Italian is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Dates in Chicago.

8. RPM Italian

8.9
52 W Illinois St (at N Dearborn St), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Near North Side · 238 tips and reviews

@jayelarex@jayelarex: Great date spot but the service could be better. Order a couple things and share.

ElenaElena: Great food and service. Good choice for date night. Definitely go with pastas.

Meghan P.Meghan Preuss: Food quality and service has been great since Day 1. Perfect spot to bring out of town visitors or for a date night. Make reservations at least a few weeks in advance.

Boka is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Dates in Chicago.

9. Boka

8.9
1729 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 104 tips and reviews

Shodmon I.Shodmon Ibragimov: Great romantic restaurant in the area! Best Chef in town! Delicious food and friendly service! Make reservations today!

Edward H.Edward Henry: Great for a nice date night

Redeye ChicagoRedeye Chicago: Chef Giuseppe Tentori changes the contemporary American menu every couple of weeks, but you can always count on your meal being prepared with locally sourced, seasonal produce. Read more.

3 Arts Club Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Dates in Chicago.

10. 3 Arts Club Cafe

9.1
1300 N Dearborn St (at W Goethe St), Chicago, IL
Café · Gold Coast · 83 tips and reviews

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BiancaBianca: A must see in the city. Get ready to wait 60 to 90 minutes during weekends. It’s a beautiful & romantic spot but the food is just ok, nothing special.

Molly E.Molly E: The space is gorgeous. It's perfect for brunch. They make the wait painless by texting your cell phone when your table is ready and providing a walk up café for drinks. I highly recommend the burger!

Mon Ami Gabi is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Dates in Chicago.

11. Mon Ami Gabi

9.2
2300 N Lincoln Park W (at Belden Ave), Chicago, IL
French Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 55 tips and reviews

Ritika S.Ritika Singh: Good date night place. Have the cheese platter and the chocolate dessert

Talal A.Talal A: My favorite restaurant in Chicago. Great ambience and service, strong drinks, excellent steak frites. Also try the escargots!

Jerry S.Jerry Sanchez: Best French in the city so far

The Franklin Room is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Dates in Chicago.

12. The Franklin Room

9.1
675 N Franklin St, Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · River North · 26 tips and reviews

michelle j.michelle jimenez: Good for dates! Intimate lighting!

Tyler R.Tyler Ronca: Great cocktails and relaxing, intimate ambience!

KatieKatie: My go-to spot for anyone - fantastic menu, always excellent service and the music is always on-point. Perfect for dates, family dinners, visitors, or just grabbing $1 Oysters at Happy Hour.

Frasca Pizzeria & Wine Bar is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Dates in Chicago.

13. Frasca Pizzeria & Wine Bar

8.9
3358 N Paulina St (at Roscoe St.), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Lakeview · 64 tips and reviews

Lauren M.Lauren Meek: Amazing pizza and cute outdoor seating for the summer. Great for a casual date night

Kiira W.Kiira Wolf: Our friends recommended date night with a meat/cheese spread and a bottle of wine. Definitely in the budget

Sean M.Sean Maccarone-Reed: Bloody Mary with all the fixings. Yes please. Get it spicy.

The Promontory is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Dates in Chicago.

14. The Promontory

8.6
5311 S Lake Park West (at 53rd St), Chicago, IL
Gastropub · Hyde Park · 56 tips and reviews

Monique M.Monique Matheny: This tip is for the music venue ONLY. I enjoyed an intimate setting featuring a jazz/R&B vocalist with my fiancé--very romantic.

ChicagoistChicagoist: Highlighted by an airy indoor-outdoor layout with two levels of spacious patios. Check out the sublimely tropical coconut tart with passionfruit, rum cream, pineapple, kiwi and lime gel.

Laini M.Laini Madhubuti: Great lamb burger. For cocktails, pick from the menu. Bartenders need more training in off menu classics.

Oriole is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Dates in Chicago.

15. Oriole

9.2
661 W Walnut St, Chicago, IL
Restaurant · Fulton River District · 16 tips and reviews

Phil W.Phil Watson: Cannot recommend this place highly enough. Delicious tasting menu, a romantic setting with dramatic touches that really make the experience perfect. The staff really cares about your experience too.

Scott R.Scott R: The wagyu beef, truffle pasta, lamb belly and foie gras were incredible. This was one of my top 5 restaurant experiences.

Lyn Corbett F.Lyn Corbett Fitzgerald: Delicious beyond belief. Service outstanding. Just enjoy them feeding you!