Good question: romantic restaurants for an unforgettable dinner (or even a marriage proposal)?

by Michal Kašpárek on August 24, 2010

A garden of Hansen restaurant (source: hansen-restaurant.cz)

A garden of Hansen restaurant (source: hansen-restaurant.cz)

I got a lovely letter last week:

Dear Kasparek,

I’m an expat in Brno. I was wondering if you could recommend me some restaurants for a romantic evening. The kind of food actually doesn’t matter that much. A wide variety of choice is appreciated.

Thank you for your consideration. Keep up the good work!

Hello! K——

If you sometimes ask your friends a similiar questions, you may find handy my answer:

My girlfriend loves Greek restaurant Pontos (22 Křížkovského st.), but someone might mind the sharp light there. On the other hand, it is a budget-friendly place. I think Hansen (corner of Husova st. and Komenského sq.) may also be a good choice – they even have live jazz in the garden these days!

Later, some more tips came to my mind:

  • U Kastelána (51a Kotlářská st.) has a beautiful interior and it offers top-quality Czech meals with some French and Italian influences. Prices are above average.
  • La Bouchée (33 Údolní st.) is located in a quite romantic cellar and meals like “snail caviar served with toast, butter and salt” may be good aphrodisiacs, I guess.
  • Rialto (125 Veveří st.) is among the most expensive restaurants in town, but they try really hard to offer exclusive meals. The menu is frequently updated with fresh and seasonal ingredients.
  • Momo Sushi (13 Solniční st.) is one of the best sushi bars in the town (there was a boom of these venues last year).

What is your favorite place to go when you want to spend a lovely evening with your spouse or lover? Let us know in the comments.

{ 5 comments… read them below or add one }

Maagdalenka August 25, 2010 at 10:40 PM

Definitely Borgo Agnese in the Anenske Terasy complex on Pekarska. I think it is one of the best places in Brno with absolutely AMAZING staff (not very common here and SO important). And the atmosphere of the restaurant is very romantic indeed.

fandor August 26, 2010 at 2:53 PM

I would propose my girl at the Duck bar ;)

pedro September 10, 2010 at 1:20 PM

hansen restaurace!
thanks for the suggestion, it was a great dinner and atmosphere!

Dave December 20, 2010 at 12:18 AM

Momo Sushi is gross, it’s the MickeyD’s of sushi. Try Kodo instead.

Michal Kašpárek December 22, 2010 at 11:58 PM

I forgot to mention Koishi sushi, known as one of the best central-european sushi bars.

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