| A roaring fireplace. Impeccable service. Wonderful | | | | The Century Inn |
| food. While each of us probably has a different | | | | 3023 National Pike, Farmington, PA |
| definition of "romantic," you won't go wrong with | | | | 800-274-7138 |
| any of the following Pittsburgh area restaurants | | | | One of the original wayside inns along the National |
| when it comes to a romantic dining experience. | | | | Road, the Century Inn first opened its doors in |
| Hyeholde | | | | 1794 to travelers seeking renewed health in the |
| 190 Hyeholde Dr., Moon Township, PA | | | | waters of nearby Fayette Springs. Five historic |
| 41 2-264-3116 | | | | dining rooms are decorated with rare antique |
| Long considered one of Pittsburgh's most | | | | pieces and the food is delicious and beautifully |
| romantic restaurants, Hyeholde is located on acres | | | | presented. To extend the romance, book a room |
| of woodland gardens in a castle with slate roofed | | | | in the inn. |
| towers in Moon Township. Small dining rooms and | | | | The Hartwood Restaurant |
| delicious contemporary cuisine provide a luxurious, | | | | 3400 Harts Run Road, Glenshaw, PA |
| intimate dining experience. For an extra-special | | | | 412-767-3500 |
| meal, you may want to consider visiting and | | | | Set amid wooded hills and turn-of-the-century |
| selecting a table in advance. | | | | homesteads in Glenshaw, this unassuming building |
| Red Star Brewery & Grille | | | | straddles the line between gourmet restaurant |
| 101 Ehalt Street, Greensburg, PA | | | | and charming library. There are plenty of nooks |
| 724-850-7245 | | | | and crannys for romance, with the most asked |
| Begin your romantic evening with a train ride from | | | | for setting the bookstore balcony set with an |
| Pittsburgh to the historic train station in | | | | intimate table for two. The daily changing menu |
| Greensburg, PA, home of the Red Star Brewery | | | | gains inspiration from Pacific Rim cuisine, and is |
| & Grill. Known for its microbrews and large | | | | always fresh and fun. If you call ahead and ask, |
| portions of delicious food, this is a fun, casual | | | | the staff will go out of their way to make any |
| restaurant with a charming, romantic feel. It's not | | | | occasion a very romantic one. |
| exactly flowers and candlelight, but remember - | | | | 17th Street Cafe |
| part of being romantic is being a bit unpredictable! | | | | 75 South 17th Street, Pittsburgh, PA |
| Stone Mansion Restaurant | | | | 412-381-4566 |
| 1600 Stone Mansion Dr., Franklin Park, PA | | | | One of Pittsburgh's hidden gems, the 17th St |
| 724-934-3000 | | | | Cafe on the Pittsburgh South Side serves up |
| Located in a striking 1930's mansion built of | | | | delicious cuisine in an unpretentious, Tuscan-style |
| fieldstone, the Stone Mansion Restaurant imparts | | | | setting. The ambience is intimate, and it's location |
| an aura of excitement and romance that only an | | | | a block off the main Carson St. drag helps keep it |
| evening of superb cuisine, fine wine and elegant | | | | quiet. It's also a bit more moderately priced than |
| surroundings can provide. An exciting continental | | | | many of the other entries on this list. |
| menu featuring regional American, French and | | | | Reservations recommended, especially on City |
| Italian cuisine is served in eight, intimate fireside | | | | Theater nights. |
| dining rooms. | | | | The Melting Pot |
| The Back Porch Restaurant | | | | 125 West Station Square Drive, Station Square |
| 114 Speers Street, Lower Speers, PA | | | | 412-261-3477 |
| 724-483-4500 | | | | Yes, it is a chain restaurant, but something about |
| This romantic restaurant ensconced in an antique | | | | fondue for two just says "romance." And |
| filled, 200-year-old house, is a popular spot for | | | | because there is so much "hands on" involved |
| couples celebrating special occasions. A variety of | | | | during the meal, it can especially be good for a |
| rooms a cozy dining experience and the menu | | | | date with someone you're just getting to know. |
| offers some neat twists on traditional American | | | | Just make sure you leave room for the yummy |
| cuisine. Located about 30 miles south of Pittsburgh | | | | chocolated dessert fondue! |
| in Belle Vernon. | | | | Isabela on Grandview |
| Le Pommier | | | | 1318 Grandview Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA |
| 2104 East Carson St ., Pittsburgh, PA | | | | 412-431-5882 |
| 412-431-1901 | | | | This romantic restaurant sits perched atop Mt. |
| A breath of fresh air from the hustle and bustle | | | | Washington with a breathtaking view of the |
| of Carson Street, this informal "country style" | | | | downtown skyline. Even better than the view, |
| French restaurant is inspired by the family-owned | | | | however, is the exquisitely prepared food, |
| restaurants of rural France. The setting is intimate | | | | especially the meats and desserts. The menu is a |
| and comfortable, with superb country French | | | | prix fixe "fixed price" seven course experience, |
| cuisine and a wonderful wine list with plenty of | | | | and the small intimate setting (seating 40 on two |
| unexpected surprises. Each meal at romantic Le | | | | floors) adds to the charm. |
| Pommier is truly an experience. | | | | |