Nicolette Island Inn Restaurant, one of the most popular date destinations in Minneapolis, provides a wealth of details that lead to an overall atmosphere of ambience. For example, fireplaces and love seats invite you and your date to participate in casual, intimate conversation before or after dinner. Flickering candlelight and crisp white linen add the icing to the cake and ensure that you’ll feel like you’ve stumbled across a time-tested setting for romance.

Receiving awards for “Best Brunch,” “Best View,” and “Most Romantic Dining” from regional and national publications, the Nicollet Island Inn Restaurant features primarily Classic European cuisine. However, like the atmosphere, the beauty is in the details: splashes of Asian, Southwestern and Mediterranean fare decorate the menu and make the dining experience truly unique. And with local, organic sources, you can enjoy your meal in guilt-free fashion.

For one last extra romantic touch, follow up your dinner with a horse-drawn carriage ride through Nicollet Island Park by the Hitching Company ((612) 338-7777). Classically romantic.