Set menus dictated by farmer's market finds invite diners to ooh and aah through a procession of gorgeous bites at this popular Bloorcourt go-to. On the rustic back patio or snug in the low-lit room, diners embark on a culinary journey that inevitably brings them closer.

This award-winning restaurant near King and Niagara is chic yet quaint, its menu of technically perfect dishes served without an ounce of pretension. Local ingredients get a Spanish-style glow-up in the team's experienced hands, with set menus affording guests enough time to let romance bloom.

At this energetic Ossington spot, couples nibble — on cheese, seafood, each other — as they swig on wine from the team's stellar selection. Far from moody, this vibrant spot is for lovers eager to flaunt their PDAs to a crowded room.

Little India locals sink into this eclectic restaurant for whimsical plates thrown together with equal parts poetry and culinary skill. Crave excitement? Opt for the mystery patio tasting menu and invite your partner to boldly flirt with danger.

A sophisticated setting for any rendezvous, this acclaimed Yorkville restaurant trades in the type of traditional Italian fare that easily seduces. Warmed by vino, trading stories and mouthfuls of tagliolini and tiramisu, you and your tablemate are bound to feel the passion build.

Woo your better half over paella, charred seafood and other Mediterranean staples at this sunlit spot in Little Italy. Emboldened by the cava, the saucy way your date pronounces "boquerones," and the smoulder of charcoal emanating from the kitchen, you just might decide a couples getaway is your next logical step.

Few spots feel quite as removed from reality as this dreamy West Queen West destination. Depending on your mood, choose to inhabit the enchanting upper level for cheffy snacks or descend to the mysterious lower-level hideaway for a six-course tasting menu guaranteed to impress.

It's impossible not to feel special tucked into this intimate Financial District gem, where seasonal menus and beverage pairings are apt to make diners swoon. Relationship too new for a 7-course tasting? Then the bar room, with its à la carte menus, is an equally arresting option where you can linger over original morsels and an intriguing wine selection without feeling locked in.

At this Danforth East wine bar, comfortable couples and anxious first daters find common ground in hearty seasonal dishes and unique pours. From saucy pastas and crisp-skinned fish to smoky chops, food here never fails to win everyone's affection.