Diners' Choice: Romantic restaurants in Southern Ontario

OpenTable

Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants that are the most romantic in Southern Ontario? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Langdon Hall Dining Room

4.9

4.9 (544)

CAN$51 and over

Canadian

Cambridge

About the restaurant

The cuisine at Langdon Hall starts with looking out our kitchen windows. It is inspired by the seasons, wild produce growing in abundance on the property and the bounty of our kitchen gardens. Relationships have been built with our community farmers, foragers and artisans who hold similar beliefs of providing wholesome natural products that have been prepared with care and respect.

We create dishes with purpose, embraced with a story behind each relationship and provide a taste of the terroir of Langdon Hall. All the ingredients combined, create an experience like no other, so grand, so captivating that it is impossible to forget. As the seasons change, the menu changes to reflect the reaps of the harvest.

Top review

Eric

Dined 6 days ago

Delightful experience. The food was exquisite, as expected; a superb grasp of flavours and textures, highlighted by some unique ingredient inclusions. Cocktails were equally excellent — ultimately simple creations, but with wildly creative ingredients and top-tier execution. A wonderful meal from start to finish.

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Experience

The Grand Tasting Experience

TRIO

4.9

4.9 (1486)

CAN$51 and over

International

Waterloo

About the restaurant

Formerly know as King Street Trio, TRIO Restaurant is a part of our evolution.

Visit our rejuvenated dining room & experience the best Waterloo Region has to offer. Chef Kyle and his team have been dreaming of ways to excite your palate! From Wagyu beef to the freshest fish & local produce, to our multi-course Tasting Menu, we are thrilled to have you back. Benoit, our restaurant manager, continues to build a wonderful selection of wines from around the world, with particular love for France. Wine pairing is offered with our Tasting Menu or just chose from our consignment focused wine list. Most of our wines are unique to our venue.

Theme nights are offered every two weeks on Wednesday's. These fun & flavour filled nights create an experience that will take you away from France to Mexico to Italy. Our theme nights are available for you every other week on Wednesday's.

We look forward to your visit!

Staff & Man

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Devi

Dined on Dec 5, 2024

Benoit was amazing as always. Food just melted in my mouth. Sooo delicious! I had the duck and both my friends had the pork.

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Southwestern France Night

Elora Mill

4.8

4.8 (2856)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary Canadian

Guelph

About the restaurant

Delight in a menu that changes in tandem with the seasons to offer dishes ever inspired by freshness and locality. Drawing inspiration from the indigenous bounty of local fare, the essence of the Elora Mill Hotel & Spa's food philosophy is heightened by an uncompromising aesthetic and exceptional service. Our Kitchen Counter experience is deserving of anticipation, one that breaks down barriers and puts the creative process on full display. Dining at the Elora Mill Hotel & Spa is anything but ordinary.

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Kristine

Dined 4 days ago

We chose to have our Leadership Team Holiday Lunch at the Elora Mill, and we couldn't have chosen better. The food was incredible. I had the Butternut Squash soup and the Garden Salad with Pan-seared Chicken. Excellent portions, and incredibly delicious. The service was impeccable. Our server was very attentive and made provided such fine service. The restaurant was very inviting, decor was lovely and comfortable, and the view was gorgeous. We finished our lunch with a walk through some of the nearby shops. It was an excellent afternoon and highly recommended. We'll be back!!

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Chef's 4-Course Tasting Menu

Papi’s

4.8

4.8 (192)

CAN$51 and over

Steakhouse

London

About the restaurant

Not your typical steakhouse in London - A Rare Find

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Tom

Dined 1 day ago

As always PAPI’S is the best experience. Best food. Best service. Best atmosphere. We love it always.

Ancaster Mill

4.7

4.7 (3050)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary Canadian

Ancaster

About the restaurant

One of the most sought after restaurants for a Sunday brunch or a dinner celebration, Ancaster Mill epitomizes the spirit of great hospitality.

Situated beside a creek, with a large dining room built out overlooking a waterfall, Ancaster Mill is in demand year-round for weddings, family or corporate events and celebrations. Restored to keep its authentic character intact, this is a place where ambience fuses with fine food and great service. Our harvest focused cuisine allows guests to experience the spectacular local, seasonal ingredients from our Earth to Table farm and Craft Cut butcher.

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Kevin

Dined 2 days ago

Former colleagues getting together, the Mill let us take our time and the place was busy.

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4.7

4.7 (170)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Global, International

Hamilton

About the restaurant

Crafted by a love of cocktails, incredible food, and of course - prosecco, we're proud to be Hamilton's first prosecco bar. Located in the beloved James Street South neighborhood, we opened our doors on August 3rd 2022. We're excited to create and share memorable experiences with you all.

Chef Kenny has created our vibrant menu for Winter. Offering fresh flavours throughout our globally inspired dishes - you'll soon come to realize we're more than just a Prosecco bar.

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Bridgette

Dined 6 days ago

Had a wonderful time at Secco. Such a cute gem in Hamilton with impeccable service. I will definitely be back!

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Experience

Secco New Years Eve Dinner

noir

4.7

4.7 (80)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Wine Bar

Hamilton

About the restaurant

Join us for an elevated dining experience on Locke Street, in a luxury and intimate setting. Featuring seasonally inspired dishes, paired with exceptional wine and hand-crafted cocktails. From date nights to gatherings, we’re Hamilton’s newest place to be.

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Karrinna

Dined 4 days ago

Thank you to Noir and the staff for our dinner celebration! We celebrated my daughters birthday and had the best time! The food, ambiance and staff was incredible. We will definitely be back

CHOP Steakhouse & Bar - London

4.6

4.6 (1229)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Steakhouse

London

About the restaurant

CHOP was created for people who love connecting, sharing experiences, and everything steak. Chop London is proudly Canadian, locally owned, and only a short drive off the 401. Priding ourselves on creating "The Perfect Steak" from start to finish, Chop is committed to sustainable sourcing, choice cuts of fresh Canadian Beef, sourced from Canadian ranchers. Our Montague broiler cooks at up to 1800 °F, giving a beautiful crust and flavour to every steak! We slow roast our prime rib in a humidity-controlled oven, keeping it mouth-watering and tender. We put this same level of care into each of our plant-based, seafood, gluten-conscience dishes, and hand-crafted cocktails.
All of this quality comes with friendly hospitality in warm and energetic rooms. Chop London has been the recipient of “LONDON’S BEST STEAKHOUSE” award for the past SEVEN years in a row! Join us for lunch, happy hour, dinner, or late night. We can’t wait to see you!

Top review

RajVIP

Dined 4 days ago

The food and service were exceptional as usual. My clients were very impressed!!!

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NEW YEARS EVE AT CHOP

Brothers Grimm Bistro

4.3

4.3 (22)

CAN$51 and over

Wild Game

Hamilton

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of downtown Hamilton, Brother’s Grimm Bistro is a European-inspired cellar bistro serving a french euro/latin fusion menu, along with a wide selection of cocktails, barrel-aged beers, and more. The dimly lit place carries a cool decor, which makes it ideal for date nights.

For parties of more than 10 people contact bgheadoffice@brothersgrimmbistro.ca

Top review

JonVIP

Dined on Dec 12, 2024

At last we have found a restaurant in Hamilton that ticks all the boxes. Brothers Grimm is downstairs in a basement and it’s got a wonderful atmosphere, original stone walls, vaulted brick ceiling, large bar area, comfy seating. The menu is distinctive, not the usual boring selection common to so many dining establishments, but filled with interesting dishes. The biggest problem is deciding what to order - so many tempting choices including venison, game sausages, steak frites. The wine list includes many unusual bottles - apparently the cellar features only wines not found at the LCBO. Highly recommend.

Lobby - Hamilton

4.2

4.2 (151)

CAN$30 and under

American

Hamilton

About the restaurant

At Lobby, we curate a journey of global flavors, paired with handcrafted cocktails and an inviting atmosphere that transforms dining into an experience. Embrace the night in style, surrounded by contemporary design and an atmosphere that’s as lively as your spirits. Elevate your late-night experience at Lobby.

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Rosanne

Dined 6 days ago

Lobby never disappoints! Always a good time. We love all the staff. Amelia was amazing. Thx for another amazing night

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Experience

Buck-A-Shuck Tuesdays

Experience

Sunday Brunch

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