You’re just a reservation and a major paycheck away from a trip to the Italian Riviera by way of the Potomac. Chef Fabio Trabocchi reveals his passion for seafood at his Georgetown Harbour spot with all the subtlety of a PDA. Consider the house cocktail: The gin-based Doppia Libidine (“Double Lust”) comes paired with an oyster and granita to up the aphrodisiac factor. The seafood platter is a Baroque orgy of langoustine, clams, king crab, urchin and other briny delights. Expect sweeping river views, whole roasted fish, streams of bubbly—and a mega-bill to match.
District of Columbia? More like District of Canoodling. Don’t let DC’s buttoned-up reputation fool you—there’s no shortage of romantic restaurants in DC to set the stage for seduction in the nation’s capital for your Valentine’s dinner and beyond. For a truly special occasion—and a night that will end with love songs blaring, and no breakup songs playing—say it with flowers with our top florist picks and a table at one of these most romantic restaurants in DC. Want to make it a night you won’t forget? Get a room at one of the best Washington, DC hotels and follow up with a decadent brunch in the morning.
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