Whether you’re out for an anniversary dinner or simply having a romantic evening, you’re going to want to find the right restaurant. We’ve put together this list of classy, romantic restaurants in El Paso that we think you’re going to love.
Thyme Matters
Trust your date night to Thyme Matters. Indoors, you’ll feel the ambiance of the romantic lighting and the scent of fresh flowers. Outdoors on the patio, you’ll have the lovely view of the Franklin Mountains. Share a plate of hummus with kalamata and manzanilla olives for your appetizer, or go for the baked brie. The restaurant offers several elegant entrees, including Chilean sea bass and filet mignon. Pick two that you both like so you can get close and share. The drinks at Thyme Matters feature fresh ingredients. Wine and beer are also available.
Thyme Matters is at 5857 N. Mesa St. Hours are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Thursday and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
Cafe Italia
An Italian restaurant is the stereotypical romantic option, and Cafe Italia doesn’t disappoint. The dishes, many of them cooked in the handmade wood-fired brick oven, are rustic yet elegant. The house salad is exquisite with organic greens, pear, Parmigiano reggiano, cherry tomatoes, walnuts, and house vinaigrette. If you want antipasti, enjoy the Pane Rustico, featuring prosciutto, salami, pear, goat cheese, roasted walnuts, Kalamata olives, and honey. For the entree, try the linguine and shrimp or another sumptuous dish. This is a bring-your-own-wine restaurant, so choose your favorite and sip a glass or two.
Cafe Italia has two locations, one in East El Paso at 2204 Joe Battle Blvd. No. 101 and one in West El Paso at 6705 N. Mesa. The two locations have slightly different menus. Hours are 5-10 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday in East El Paso. In West El Paso, hours are 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5-10 p.m. Tuesday to Friday and noon to 10 p.m. Saturday.
Tabla
Tabla specializes in European cuisine and craft cocktails and features small and mid-sized plates. These plates are designed to be shared, so you can create the perfect meal for the two of you. You could choose a cold plate of pears, pecans, goat cheese, and honey balsamic vinaigrette; gnocchi with ham, shrimp, piquillo peppers, and parmesan from the tapas menu; and, for dessert, bread pudding featuring maple pear. Try a signature cocktail or order wine or beer.
Tabla is at 115 S. Durango St., Suite D. Hours are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
Pot Au Feu
Pot Au Feu combines classic French techniques with flavors of the world in an elegant setting designed to make you feel you’re anywhere but home. Try the Nicoise salad or the fattoush for a divine salad course. The beef bourguignon and the rosemary and prosciutto pasta both offer rich flavors for the main course.
The restaurant is at 307 E. Franklin Ave. Hours are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday.
Try one or more of these romantic spots for a lovely meal with your partner. We hope you have the perfect date night!
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