15 Romantic Dinners For Two

Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to set the mood with a romantic dinner for two.

Whether you’re celebrating a new love, a lifelong partnership, or simply treating someone special, nothing says “I love you” like a home-cooked meal made with care.

In this roundup of 15 Romantic Dinners For Two, you’ll find elegant, delicious recipes that are easy to make but feel like they came straight from a fancy restaurant.

From creamy pastas to perfectly seared steaks and flavorful vegetarian options, these dishes are designed to impress.

Light some candles, pour your favorite wine, and let these recipes help you create an intimate, unforgettable dining experience that’s all about love.

1- Creamy Sausage Rigatoni Pasta

Homemade rich and creamy tomato cream and sausage sauce tossed with rigatoni and topped with parmesan cheese. The best creamy sausage rigatoni pasta!

2- Steak Au Poivre

Steak au Poivre is one of the best French classic dishes which comes in the form of a pepper-crusted steak accompanied with a very creamy sauce. 

It makes a good dinner to have with your beloved partner on this romantic day called Valentine’s Day. Below is how you can easily prepare the romantic dish.

Things You Should Need For Making Steak Au Poivre:

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Fresh basil leaves, for garnish

Step-By-Step Guide For Making Steak Au Poivre:

1- Season Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.

2- Pan Fry the Chicken: Use a large skillet to heat up the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and cook for about 4-5 minutes each side until they are cooked through and golden brown in color. Remove the chicken from the skillet and place it aside.

3- Prepare the Sauce: Put the minced garlic into the same skillet used for pan frying the chicken. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the sun-dried tomatoes, red pepper flakes, and dried oregano. Toss to combine. Stir in the chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer, scraping the bottom of the skillet for browned bits. Lower the heat to low, add heavy cream and Parmesan, and cook until the sauce just thickens slightly.

4- Put together: Add the chicken breasts back to the skillet. Spoon some of the sauce over them and let it simmer in the sauce for another 2-3 minutes to absorb all the flavors.

5- Serve: Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve immediately. This dish is great over pasta, rice, or a fresh salad.

3- Marry-Me Chicken

Marry-Me Chicken is a delicious and creamy dish perfect for a romantic Valentine’s Day dinner for two. Here’s a simple recipe to prepare this delightful meal.

Things You Should Need For Making Marry Me Chicken:

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Fresh basil leaves, for garnish

Step-By-Step Guide For Making Marry Me Chicken

1- Prepare the Chicken: 

• Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.

2- Sear the Chicken:

• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.

3- Make the Sauce:

• In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the sun-dried tomatoes, red pepper flakes (if using), and dried oregano. Stir to combine. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.

4- Combine: 

• Add the chicken breasts back to the skillet. Spoon some of the sauce over the chicken breasts. Simmer them for an additional 2-3 minutes sothey soak up the flavors of the sauce.

5- Serve: 

• Garnish with fresh basil leaves. Serve immediately. The bestaccompaniments include pasta, rice, or a fresh salad.

4- Chicken Chow Mein

This quick and easy Chicken Chow Mein Recipe is going to wok your world. Made up of tender chicken, crunchy veggies, and soft, addictive noodles, this iconic takeout dish makes for a perfect dinner. Read on for the full recipe!

5- Garlic Butter Herb Salmon

Garlic Butter Herb Salmon is a sophisticated and savory dish, ideal for a romantic dinner for two. Here’s a simple recipe to prepare this delicious meal:

Things You Need For Garlic Butter Herb Salmon:

• 2 salmon fillets (6-8 ounces each)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon fresh dill, chopped
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Lemon wedges, for serving

How To Make Garlic Butter Herb Salmon:

1- Prepare the Salmon:

• Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels.
• Season both sides with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

2- Cook the Salmon:

• In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
• Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet.
• Cook for 4-5 minutes, until the skin is crispy and the salmon is cooked about halfway through.
• Flip the fillets and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes or till the salmon is done on your preference.

3- Garlic Butter Sauce:

• Reduce the heat of that skillet to medium.
• Add in the butter and garlic mince.
• Sauté in the skillet for about 1-2 minutes. The garlic is aromatic; the butter is melted. Add in the lemon juice, fresh parsley, and dill.

4- Serve:

• Take some of the garlic butter herb sauce and spoon it over your prepared salmon fillets.
• Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.

6- Honey Pecan Crusted Salmon

Quick and easy, this oven-roasted Honey Pecan Crusted Salmon brings together classic flavors in an entrée that’s perfect for weekday or weekend.

7- Rosemary Garlic Steak

This is one of my star dishes,  rosemary garlic butter steak, one I’ve been making forever, and that just never fails. It uses few ingredients and can be ready in 20-25 minutes. Just follow the tips below and become a master steak cook.

8- Maple Glazed Salmon

Maple glazed salmon with bok choy sheet pan recipe is so incredibly quick and easy to make. The maple syrup and soy sauce glaze takes this dish to the next level, and your family will be requesting it over and over.

9- Pasta Primavera with Roasted Veggies

Pasta Primavera with Roasted Vegetables is such a delightful and colorful dish for a romantic dinner for two. Here’s an easy recipe to prepare this delicious meal:

Things You Need For This Recipe

• 8 ounces pasta (like penne or spaghetti)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
• 1 cup zucchini, sliced
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Fresh basil or parsley, chopped, for garnish

How To Make This Recipe

1- Preheat the Oven:

• Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

2- Roast the Vegetables:

• Arrange the cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, zucchini, and broccoli florets on a baking sheet.
• Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sprinkle with dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
• Toss to coat the vegetables evenly.
• Toss with vegetables in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until they are tender and slightly caramelized.

3- Cook the Pasta:

• While the vegetables roast, cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling water, following the package instructions for al dente.
• Reserve 1/2 cup pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta.

4- Prepare the Garlic Oil:

• In a large skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat.
• Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.

5- Combine and Serve:

• Add the roasted vegetables to the skillet with the garlic oil.
• Toss in the cooked pasta, adding reserved pasta water as needed to achieve the desired sauce consistency.
• Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the pasta is well coated.
• Garnish with fresh basil or parsley.

10- Crusted Rack Of Lamb

Maple glazed salmon with bok choy sheet pan recipe is so incredibly quick and easy to make. The maple syrup and soy sauce glaze takes this dish to the next level, and your family will be requesting it over and over.

11- DINNER SALAD

 Thanks to this incredibly simple salad you won’t need to go to the restaurant for a romantic dinner! You can make this for Valentine’s Day or for a surprise romantic dinner or to celebrate your anniversary. 

12- Lobster Ravioli

Lobster Ravioli with a Lemon Butter Sauce uses a baked ravioli technique you can make in just over an hour or prep ahead for dinner parties, holidays, and romantic nights.

13- HERB RICOTTA STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST‘

Deliciously decadent, this herb ricotta stuffed chicken breast recipe is equally perfect for a weeknight dinner as for entertaining!

An easy low carb chicken dish, we mix creamy cheese with fragrant fresh herbs to elevate your chicken breasts to something quite special.

14- PAN-SEARED FILET MIGNON STEAK

This recipe shows you how to cook a perfect filet mignon steak. Filet mignon is one of those classic dishes made by searing it in a sauté pan and then baking it in the oven until tender and warm in the center.

It has a great sizzling steakhouse taste!

15- Pasta Smoked Salmon

Pasta with smoked salmon with fresh dill cream sauce is an elegant but easy dinner to make. Tender smoked salmon, cradled on top of fettuccine, covered with creamy fresh dill sauce.