Romantic Food Experiences

Naples has always had a reputation for sophisticated dining, but some experiences go beyond a great meal – they become the memory you talk about for years. These three picks are our favorites for couples who want something a little more special than a standard dinner reservation.

Veranda E at Hotel Escalante

Tucked inside Naples’ boutique luxury hotel, just steps from 5th Avenue South, Veranda E is the kind of restaurant you discover and immediately want to keep secret. Dinner is served outdoors on an intimate poolside patio, surrounded by twinkling lights, lush tropical gardens, and the gentle sound of courtyard fountains — a setting that feels worlds away from the busy street outside. The menu leans Asian-inspired with a French flair, with many ingredients sourced from the hotel’s own on-premises organic garden.

Norman Love Confections

Some gifts say “I love you” better than others – and a hand-selected box of Norman Love chocolates is hard to top. Each chocolate is a miniature work of art: silky, handcrafted, made fresh daily with all-natural ingredients. The Naples salon on Tamiami Trail North also carries gelato, French-style pastries, and gorgeous chocolate cakes.

Sur La Table Cooking Classes

A couples cooking class at Sur La Table is a date night you’ll actually remember. Located inside The Mercato in North Naples, the in-store kitchen hosts hands-on classes guided by expert chef instructors, where you and your partner cook and eat the entire meal together. Classes cover everything from hand-rolled pasta and French pastry to Thai curries and perfectly seared steaks. Everything is provided on-site — ingredients, equipment, and aprons — so you just show up and dive in. At the end, you eat what you made and leave with the recipes to recreate it at home.