Romantic Italian Restaurants in Austin, Texas

After a romantic day paddling a canoe on Lake Austin or hiking in the Texas Hill Country, it seems only fitting to end the day with a sumptuous dinner at one of Austin's romantic restaurants. Whether you and your sweetie are in the mood for rich and hearty southern and northern Italian dishes, French delights or contemporary cuisine, you can find your heart's desire at one of the area's fine establishments.

Carmelo's Restaurant

Carmelo's Restaurant is a romantic eatery with a social conscience. This dining establishment has received culinary and social-responsibility kudos from the likes of U. S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchinson, actress Morgan Fairchild and Laura Bush. The restaurant's risotto ossobuco also received second place in the 2009 Cystic Fibrosis Risotto Festival. Candlelit tabletops, mood lighting and a variety of love-inspiring cuisine are just a few of the reason's that Carmelo's Restaurant was voted Best Restaurant for a Romantic Meal in 2008 by the readers of the Austin American-Statesman.

Carmelo's Restaurant
504 East 5th St.
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 477-7497
carmelosrestaurant.com

Green Pastures Restaurant

You will find Green Pastures Restaurant tucked away in the oak trees of Austin, Texas. The restaurant has been serving up a mixture of elegance, romance and Southern hospitality for 60 years. Although its beginnings were humble, this neighborhood secret has quickly become one of the most sought-after romantic places to dine in Austin. This Victorian home is flanked by pristine lawns with strutting peacocks surrounding the property. Inside, you will find dining rooms decorated with antiques and majestic picture windows that give diner's a view of the natural environment. Green Pastures serves French-style cuisine, including homemade desserts and a wide array of wines and champagnes.

Green Pastures Restaurant
811 W. Live Oak St.
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 444-4747
greenpasturesrestaurant.com

Sagra

Sagra combines the traditions of Old World Italy with the culinary innovations of contemporary chefs. The environment at Sagra takes you back to the Old Country, set in the facade, furnishing and decoration of a rustic farmhouse. Sagra is a place to experience the romanticism of Italy, with all of the culinary creativity of a chef who mastered his craft in New York. Each Tuesday, the restaurant features all-you-can-eat mussels, a food known for its ability to set the mood.

Sagra
1610 San Antonio St.
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 535-5988
sagrarestaurant.net/

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Article Written By Diane Hansen

Diane Hansen has a thirst for adventure and loves to share the world through the written word. Currently, she is the feature editor for "TRAVELHOST" magazine and is working on her first novel. She graduated from Cal State San Bernardino in 2002 with a B.A. in business administration with a concentration in marketing. She has been writing freelance since 1996.

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