Want to woo your partner on a budget? These seven NOVA restaurants feature thoughtfully crafted date-night or prix fixe menus that make it easy to enjoy a romantic evening together.
Dolce Vita Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar | Fairfax
Every Thursday, this Italian restaurant offers a $70 date night special for two. Choose three items from the Cicchetti menu and enjoy either a half bottle of wine, or a wine flight per person.
Ellie Bird | Falls Church
For $65 a person, you get a starter, entree, and dessert. My order? I’m so glad you asked. To start, I’ll have the pear cacio e pepe. For my entree, the fennel rigatoni, and for dessert, the sticky toffee pudding.
L’ Auberge Chez Francois | Great Falls
Priced between $110 and $116, the experience includes eight courses — bread, appetizers, a main course, dessert, and several other delicious dishes.
2941 Restaurant | Falls Church
Between Tuesday and Thursday, you can enjoy the three-course menu for $75, which includes your choice of appetizer, entree, and dessert. I’m hoping to try the grilled branzino.
Elyse | Fairfax
While it’s not specifically for a couple, it totally could be. The tasting menu includes five courses for $140, and you can also add additional pairings, such as wine.
Yume Sushi | Arlington
At $80 a person, you can indulge in a delicious five-course meal at this popular sushi restaurant. See what’s on offer here.
The Wharf Fine Seafood | Alexandria
A bottle of wine, two appetizers, two entrees, and a dessert for $90? Count us in. This option is only offered on Tuesdays — take a deeper dive into the menu. The seafood platter sounds divine.
