We love a good date night spot, and there are two in Canada that were just awarded a place on the annual Travellers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best Restaurants.

Compiled by the world’s largest travel guidance platform, the list looks at nine different categories in the restaurant space: fine dining, date night, casual dining, hidden gems, pet-friendly, vegan & vegetarian, quick bites, and outdoor and sustainable.

First, the quality and quantity of traveller reviews and ratings on Tripadvisor were looked at between June 1st, 2023 and May 31st, 2024. Then, the selections underwent “an additional editorial process,” according to organizers. 

So while there are lots of tasty mentions to comb through, we’re locked in on the ones that scream ‘romance!’

Best Date Night Restaurants

The two Canadian restaurants recognized in this category are AG Inspired Cuisine in Niagara, ON and Pluvio on Vancouver Island.

Recognized for its innovative dishes, creative presentation, and homey feel, Pluvio (named for ‘pluviophile,’ a lover of rain) gets a round of applause for its “attentive service and engaging ambiance, making each visit special.”

Diners can sip on impressive cocktails that pair perfectly with the unique flavours of its memorable tasting menu.

The restaurant-hotel is located in Ucluelet at 1714 Peninsula Road – so if you’re planning a trip to the Island sometime soon, it’s absolutely worth the visit.

Here are all the best Date Night restaurants in the world, according to the Travellers’ Choice Awards:

  1. Alameda Suiça – Brazil
  2. Ginger A La Carte Restaurant – Greece
  3. Mylos A La Carte Restaurant – Greece
  4. Benvenuti in Casa – Italy
  5. Gia Mas – Greece
  6. Restaurante 1621 – Colombia
  7. Abaceria del Postigo – Spain
  8. Kepitu Restaurant At The Kayon Resort – Indonesia
  9. Padi Restaurant – Indonesia
  10. Mumbai Masala Puerto Calero – Spain
  11. Saigon Restaurant & Lounge – Egypt
  12. Restaurante Altto e Lounge Bar – Brazil
  13. Ambrosia Rooftop Restaurant & Bar – Italy
  14. Nest Kitchen + Bar – New Zealand
  15. Kaage at VARU by Atmosphere – Maldives
  16. Dara Serene Restaurant – Thailand
  17. Fred Royal Aruba – Aruba
  18. Ristorante Villa Crespi – Italy
  19. San Lucas Treetop Dining Experience – Costa Rica
  20. L’Escale – France
  21. AG Inspired Cuisine – Canada
  22. Melaleuca Port Douglas – Australia
  23. Pluvio restaurant – Canada
  24. EXP. restaurant – Australia
  25. The Hussar Grill Franschhoek – South Africa

So there you have it, foodies. If you’re craving an extra special date night experience, keep these in mind for when you travel next.

Congrats to all the winners!

Isabelle Vauclair

Staff Writer, Vancouver – Isabelle is a West Coast native with an appreciation for Vancouver’s natural landscape, patio scene, and community spaces. She loves to discover new hidden gems in her neighbourhood and share them with readers across the city.

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