Twin Cities Valentine's Day restaurants

A charming getaway in the heart of the city, the Nicollet Island Inn easily combines romance and class.

A chef driven Italian restaurant + Turtle Bread bakery = Linden Hills heaven!

This rustic bistro will put a sturdy wooden chair under your bum, a glass of red in your hand and a bite of hearty Spanish Caribbean food in your mouth.

Crackling fireplaces, cardinal's thrones and looming gargoyle surround this seasonal menu

A treasure in Stillwater’s sleepy downtown, Marx will jolt you awake with bold, creative Caribbean-Italian fusion cuisine

Honey is the sweet lounge below Ginger Hop in Northeast

New Seafood joint from Tim McKee

A European bakery transformed into a relaxed fine dining experience.

Ursula’s specializes in all varietals of vino.

Pazzaluna Urban Italian specializes in authentic regional Italian food featuring fresh ingredients and stylish preparation.

Etré is the one of the only classy restaurants in Northeast Minneapolis that can claim expertise in both seafood and steak cuisine

It's "East-meets-Northeast"

Located in the bustling 50th and France area of Edina, Arezzo serves traditional Italian fare, along with brick oven pizzas.

New venture from Isaac Becker focusing on fresh pastas and cured meats in the Italian style.

This contemporary Italian restaurant is a popular lunch crowd favorite, and an even more popular happy hour haunt.

A variety of tastes, on smallish—modern plate, offers an artful dining experience

Barbette is one of those Uptown gems you hope never goes away—and with responsible food this good, it probably never will.

The cooked-to-order pasta and risotto entrees on the menu of this South Minneapolis neighborhood eatery are phenomenally authentic

This Penn Avenue spot is a small slice of heaven for the sophisticated diner on a budget.

Walking through the door at this unassuming Cathedral Hill eatery is like walking through a gateway to Tuscany.

This wee, charming bistro features chef-driven cuisine in a low-key but upscale atmosphere.

Tucked away just east of Lake Nokomis, this cozy Italian trattoria transports old country dining to South Minneapolis.

This chef owned restaurant is fine dining in a friendly neighborhood. The perfect place to share a bottle of wine on a Monday.

La Belle Vie sets the standard for elegance.

Only after you have dined at this wildly popular bistro can you stake true claim to your status as a Minneapolis foodie.

Views of the Stone Arch Bridge and downtown skyline with award-winning food from the MN country side

Owning up to its name, the specialty at the Sample Room is the sample plate.

Reserve a table for two ahead of time at Duplex to ensure a weekend dinner spot in this Uptown gem.

Upscale Italian in Uptown