I’m moving to Jacksonville with my significant other. Are there some good restaurants in the area for a romantic night out?

If you've finally decided to take the plunge and move in with your significant other, apartments in Jacksonville are close to several cozy and romantic restaurants for all your special relationship milestones. We know you're excited to try out your new kitchen, but it is good to have quality options for dining out when you're not in the mood to cook a big dinner. Read through this FAQ to discover all the best cuisine and atmosphere options in your new town.

Are you and your significant other big fans of Italian cuisine? You'll be glad to know that Maggiano's Little Italy, a popular Italian high-end chain restaurant, is just moments away from Jacksonville apartments. This is the perfect place to celebrate and enjoy authentic Italian food, with a dimly-lit, warm environment that will add something special to your romantic night. If you're celebrating an engagement or other big event and want to invite some friends, you can always book the restaurant for banquets and private events with your choice of menu and décor. Their dinner menu contains some mouth-watering options, such as baked eggplant parmesan, “mom's” lasagna, chicken piccata, and linguine & clams with red clam sauce. Turn up the romance by sharing a decadent dessert, like chocolate zuccotto cake, apple crostado with caramel sauce, or crème brulee!

If you're looking for something more local and independent near apartments in Jacksonville, you'll definitely want to head over to Bistro AIX, a city-hip bistro in the heart of Jacksonville's historic city district. With a seasonally-driven menu, you'll be able to go a several times and have a variety of dining experiences. Their current fall dinner menu features dishes such as hand-rolled gnocchi, mushroom fontina, and Scottish salmon & lentil succotash. You and your significant other can enjoy cosmopolitan and country themed atmosphere, with large mirrors, French antiques and pottery, and 1940s brickwork and furniture accenting the main dining room. You can also choose to eat in the more modern Onyx room instead. Don't forget dessert - the warm Belgian chocolate cake would be a perfect end to your romantic night.

Craving some fine wine with your romantic dinner? The Wine Seller, an award-winning restaurant with eclectic, new world dishes, will be just moments away from one of your Jacksonville apartments. Their extensive wine list (over 6 pages long!) includes a variety of international and domestic wines, such as Bollinger “Special Cuvee,” Mondoro Asti Spumante, Italy Chateau Marsac Leguineau, Margaux, and Vouvray, Chateau du Montfort. Even if you come here for the wine, you won't be disappointed by their scrumptious and uniquely-seasoned menu options, such as vanilla poached sea scallops and apple and mint glazed lamb ribs. In additional, the environment is absolutely perfect for a romantic dinner with brick-paved garden underneath a majestic oak tree.

Feeling extra hungry now? We hope these options have you and your significant other excited for your future move to Jacksonville apartments. For additional worldly dining experiences, you can also visit Tuptim Thai, Espana, and JJ's Bistro de Paris.

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