Best Romantic Restaurants in Riverside

I enjoyed a wonderful birthday lunch at Cafe Aldo. We shared a Caesar salad(I would have liked them to split it in the kitchen). I had excellent Veal Saltimbocca and my friend had sweet potato gnocchis. I had indicated on the reservation that it was a birthday lunch and at the end of the meal two biscotti arrived with the best sparkler I’ve ever seen in a restaurant!

Everything was delicious. The service was excellent. Jules is BYOB which I love. The vibe is great from the low lights on the white tablecloths covered with white paper to old movies showing on the wall & great music playlist playing low in the background. To top it off our waitress saved us a speciality dessert as they were starting to run low. Perfect choice!

Terri was our hostess, she truly made our evening special with her genuine warmth and attentiveness! A huge shoutout to Brynn for making our evening at truly special! Her appetizer recommendations were fantastic and she remembered my favorite drink without me even asking. They create a friendly and welcoming atmosphere which keeps us coming back.

You really do get what you pay for at Carlucci's! I very vividly remember the food being "meh" here. The views were gorgeous and the drinks were always good so it was a "maybe" for a long time for my family. We decided to go there last minute for Valentine's Day and we had the absolute BEST experience. Their temporary tent is now permanent outdoor seating, the service was perfect (hi Frank!), and the food was incredible. Highly recommend the Sea Bass and Caneloni! The BEST cannoli for dessert. Don't sleep on Carlucci's!

Great food and service! The interior is beautiful and pricing was reasonable.