Milan may be more about fashion than romance but that doesn't mean the city is lacking in the latter! On the contrary, places like Osteria La Voliera, Orti Del Belvedere, Podkova, Contraste, and LùBar prove that. These are some of the finest candlelit restaurants in Milan. They provide the perfect lighting, ambiance, and food, and set the ideal mood for couples to fall deeper in love with each other than ever before. Who knows? You might enjoy your dates in any of these hotspots more than in the other cities! Want to find out?
Osteria La Voliera
Housed in a small but airy space on Via Crema, Osteria La Voliera is an intimate candlelit restaurant at the heart of Milan. The place almost has an old-world quality to it; as if you're dining in a countryside cottage in a rural region of Italy. The charming provincial atmosphere makes for a great contrast to the hustle and bustle of the fashion capital. Here, you can simply enjoy delicious food, enjoy great drinks, and enjoy each other's company. It's the perfect date spot for when you just want to take a break from it all and just hang out with your special someone.
Source: Osteria La Voliera
Orti Del Belvedere
Located on Via Orti, Orti Del Belvedere offers up a charming candlelit restaurant full of Italian delights. And this doesn't just pertain to its traditional cuisine! The terrace area of the restaurant is one of the best places for a dinner by candlelight. Though the space is bright enough that you don't really need the candle, that small flickering flame undoubtedly enhances the mood. It's the perfect ambiance for you to enjoy some salted sea bass, raw scampi, basic caviar, and cannoli
for dessert. Pair all of that with the cool breezes of Milan and you've got yourself a perfect date!
Source: Orti Del Belvedere
Podkova
As traditional as it looks, Podkova is pretty non-conventional as far as candlelit restaurants in Milan go. For starters, the place serves Russian cuisine instead of Italian. Or at least, the Milanese take on Russian food. From the warm soups to the unique meat dishes, the fusion between the two cuisines is pretty interesting. What will captivate, you, however, is the opulence of the place. From its brocade wallpaper to the fine leather seating, it has a kitschy yet elegant appeal. Who knows, this might even work as a great place for a
business lunch in Milan too!
Source: Ristorante Podkova Facebook Page
Contraste
At first glance, Contraste doesn't look like a romantic place for a date. It's a great restaurant, sure, but it doesn't have the warmth that the other candlelit restaurants on this list have. And though its neoclassical decor truly is charming, there's a coldness to it that's hardly historic at all. So why did Contraste make it to this list? The menu! Or the lack of it! The great chefs at Contraste—Matias Perdomo, Simon Press, and Thomas Piras—personally craft and curate what gets served every night. And it's this sort of personal touch that's deserving of your patronage. Particularly when you celebrate milestones such as anniversaries or when you propose.
Source: Contraste Facebook Page
LùBar
Finally, there's LùBar on Via Palestro 16. The place is as grand as ever! Housed in an 18th-century greenhouse, you can't help but feel like you're dining in a setting of an Italian or French classic novel. And when the sun goes down and the candles become the main source of light, the entire place becomes even more romantic. As for what to get here, you shouldn't miss their classic lasagna! Or their spaghetti pasta with sea urchins. And for dessert, the beloved
Italian treat, Tiramisu, is perfect to end the meal on a sweet yet seductive note!
Source: LùBar Instagram Page
Milan may not be known as a romantic city but the finest candlelit restaurants here prove otherwise. They provide the perfect hotspots for any couple who wants to enjoy each other's company at night.
