If you and your sweetie are looking for a romantic spot to dine this Valentine’s Day,
or just want a warm table for two on a cold night, these local spots
should be on the top of your list.

Gilmore’s
For a romantic meal that’s French, but not fussy, tuck into one of the cozy dining rooms in Gilmore’s in downtown West Chester. Chef Peter Gilmore and his wife Susan renovated the historic 18th-century townhouse with romance and warmth in mind. The elegant, dimly-lit dining rooms allow guests to feel special yet comfortable as they enjoy Peter’s decadent French fare. It’s the chef’s menu that will really rev up the romance with dishes like escargot in Champagne butter sauce and salmon with lobster béarnaise. Diners on a date should order the chocolate mousse served inside a beautiful, bright red hand-blown sugar apple. Gilmore’s is BYOB so bring your best bottle. 133 E Gay St, West Chester; 610-431-2800,
gilmoresrestaurant.com.

Dilworthtown Inn
The fireplaces and candlelit tables at the Colonial-era Dilworthtown Inn create the perfect atmosphere for a romantic meal. The Inn dates back to 1754 and has 3 floors, 15 cozy dining rooms and more fireside tables than any area restaurant. All of the rooms have been restored over the years to recreate the original design from the 1700s. The food is classic American with a few modern touches. For a truly romantic dinner, reserve a table by the fire and order the dishes made for two like the Caesar salad classically made tableside and Chateaubriand carved and sauced at the table. For an extra special touch, ask the Inn to go deep into their historic wine cellar and bring up a bottle of rare wine. 1390 Old Wilmington Pike, West Chester; 610-399-1390,
dilworthwtowninn.com.

Vickers
With a farmhouse-turned-restaurant dating back to 1832, the warm wood walls, oversized fireplace and inviting bar at this Chester Country landmark make Vickers an ideal place for a dinner date. For over 30 years, Vickers has offered diners a chance to experience traditional, continental cuisine with a nod to French fare and classic tableside cooking. The cheery and skilled waitstaff bring fire to your food with flambéed dishes like Steak Diane and Crepes Suzette, both sprinkled with brandy and briefly set on fire. Or try one of their fresh seafood dishes or their signature frog legs. 192 East Welsh Pool Road, Exton; 610-363-7998, vickersrestaurant.com.