VANCOUVER’S 5 MOST ROMANTIC TABLES

Feel the love this Valentine’s by reserving the most sought-after tables in town.

Valentine’s Day is less than a month away. (Really. Check your calendar. We’ll wait.)

You can’t just count on scoring the front window booths at Bin 941 or the corner table at la Brasserie on the busiest dining night of the year. Whether you’re celebrating with your soulmate or merely trying to impress your latest hookup, these carefully selected tables — some of the most romantic in the city — are guaranteed to get you some Valentine’s loving.

IL GIARDINO – corner table beside the bar
Vaulted ceilings, stuccoed walls and terra cotta tiled floors mean this iconic Vancouver eatery is as close as you can get to Italian romance without a passport.
The Table: Nestled in the far corner, this table overlooks the restaurant’s award-winning patio and also benefits from a strategically placed cedar pillar that hides it from view.

JULES BISTRO – table in the wine room
Dark oak tables, tiled black-and-white floors and a liberal sprinkling of antiques make this casual French resto of the most sought-after date spots in town.
The Table: A reorganization of the wine room made space for a single, private table separated from the rest of the restaurant.

HAWKSWORTH – far corner table (#87)
Not only is the food sinful and the décor slick, it also happens to be the hottest spot in town
The Table: Located in the far corner in the second dining room, this table has plush L-shaped banquette seating — perfect for cozying up before, during or after a fabulous dinner.

ADESSO BISTRO – alcove table (#19, pictured)
This West End jewel is warm, intimate and boasts one of the prettiest patios in the city when the sun is shining.
The Table: A circular alcove upholstered in purple velvet makes for a perfect lover’s hideaway, especially when the curtain is drawn for maximum privacy.

FRAICHE – West-facing window table
Don’t let the West Vancouver address keep you from this mountaintop love nest with breathtaking views.
The Table: The five window tables on the left side of the restaurant overlook the lights of the Lions Gate Bridge, Stanley Park and the city.