The Most Romantic Restaurants in West Hollywood for a Date in Los Angeles

Gracias Madre is a plant-based Mexican restaurant on Melrose with one of West Hollywood's prettiest patios. The lush greenery and stylish decor create a romantic setting for a dinner date, especially over a mezcal cocktail. The menu offers plenty of creative dishes to share, but we'd recommend the fried cauliflower with cashew cheese, a standout for its bold flavors and plant-based twist.

Dan Tana's has been serving red-sauce Italian-American classics since the 1960s. The dining room is small and tightly packed. Go with an appetite and a nice outfit, and plan to split a dessert. Fried ravioli is worth ordering by the round for the table, and the linguini and clams has a standout white sauce.

Tucked upstairs in a Sunset Boulevard strip mall, Sushi Park is an understated sushi restaurant in West Hollywood that lets the food take center stage. The simple dining room, with wooden tables and orange walls, offers a relaxed atmosphere without the frills of a high-end dining experience. It's a great choice for a date who appreciates excellent sushi over elaborate decor and prefers a low-key evening focused on good food and conversation.

Ladyhawk is a restaurant and bar at the Kimpton La Peer Hotel that blends Eastern Mediterranean traditions with California produce. Cocktails at the No Rose bar make a good first stop, possibly by the pool-deck fire pit, before dinner inside, where Chef Charbel Hayek's mezze platters and dry-aged Rohan duck with honey and rose are meant to be shared. The whole dorade comes with zhoug and pickled jalapeños, and the anise-flavored Arak Smash with mint and lemon is a cocktail to try. It works for a first date as well as a big group.

Uchi is a stylish Japanese restaurant on Santa Monica Boulevard, perfect for a romantic dinner or special occasion. Designed by ORA, the sleek dining room features a garden-inspired ceiling and wooden accents crafted from fallen LA trees, creating a warm, modern atmosphere. With several seating options throughout the restaurant, you can choose the setting that suits your date. The menu offers plenty to explore, but we'd recommend focusing on the nigiri.

Boxwood at The London cooks with seasonal California produce, and its big windows bring in views, which makes it a romantic pick for dinner. Executive Chef Anthony Keene writes the seasonal menus. Dinner at Boxwood might be king salmon on squash velouté with farro, pine nuts and apple, or a roasted cauliflower steak dressed in yogurt, capers and raisins. The plates are tempting enough that you will want to share bites with each other.

The Rooftop at The Sun Rose looks out over Sunset Boulevard and the LA skyline. It is a sunset spot with peach skies and city lights, and overhead, fabric drapes the ceiling while the lighting stays soft. The bar pours cocktails that change with the season and a selected wine list, alongside globally inspired small plates, entrées, sea-to-table dishes and Bincho-grilled skewers. The dry-fried green beans make a favorite opener, coated in sweet soy, sesame and chili crisp.

Just off Santa Monica Boulevard, V Wine Room is a Spanish-style wine bar tucked along a calm side street. A live olive tree grows up through the middle of the bar, and wallpaper that mimics bookshelves covers the walls. The shape of the bar encourages conversation, which suits a date, and the room feels calm and set apart from the busy main drag. The list has more than 30 wines by the glass, and the building was once Charlie Chaplin's studio. A charcuterie board suits the bar seats.

Sachi Sushi covers a lot of ground for two people who may not want the same thing. Go classic with rolls and sashimi, or choose donburi or omakase. Anyone who skips sushi can turn to udon bowls, salads or tempura starters, so each of you can find a dish you like.