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Basi Italia
811 Highland St Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 294-7383
A trip to Basi feels like you're invading someone's house. The restaurant is TINY. If Basi can seat 30 at a time, we'd be shocked. But when you've got a hot date, "tiny" translates to "cozy," and that, dear reader, translates to "amore." It helps that the food is outstanding and the wine list impresses. Basi stands out among all others. Think of it as the Colt 45 of dining experiences. Like Billy Dee says, it works every time. Open M-Th 5-10 / F-Sa 5-11
M
2 Miranova PlaceSuite 100 Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 629-0000
M is the simply-named restaurant and lounge on the first floor of Columbus' swankiest address. Pulling your Kia into the driveway and stopping at the valet station, you'll feel like you're headed into the party scene in "Eyes Wide Shut." The bar area feels like it comes right out of South Beach with its subtly-changing light scheme. M is the crown jewel of Cameron Mitchell's restaurant empire, so rest assured that you and your date will be duly impressed.
Burgundy Room
641 N High St Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 464-9463
The Burgundy Room is the city's finest wine and tapas bar, but it is far from stuffy. There are dozens of affordable options to tipple, and the staff are knowledgable and helpful with your selections. It gets a little packed, especially on weekends (and insanely so during Gallery Hop - the first Saturday of every month), but if you're patient, your reward is a round, high-backed leather booth that makes it impossible to avoid lively conversation. Because you're ordering small, inexpensive plates of food, you're almost always pleasantly surprised when the bill comes.
Barcelona Restaurant
263 E Whittier St Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 443-3699
Barcelona has that special something for your special someone. You really can't go wrong with anything on the menu, which is saying something, because it changes often. Paella and other Spanish-infused dishes abound. If you really want to impress a date, request a table on Barcelona's beautifully-manicured patio. You're guaranteed to feel like a VIP. Lunch: M-F 11:30-2:30 Dinner: M-Th 5:30-10 / F-Sa 5:30-11 / Su 5-10
Handke's Cuisine
520 S Front St Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 621-2500
Chef Hartmut Handke has won an astonishing 38 gold medals in culinary competitions, more than any other American chef. In other words, you're going to get an excellent, if not award-winning, meal. The cellar-like feel lends itself well to date night, but Handke's would also score major brownie points with your parents. There isn't a bad dish on the menu, so order with confidence. Just be sure to finish with the creme brulee. Zagat named it the single best dessert in the country, and after you experience its otherworldly, silky texture, you'll be hard pressed to disagree. M-F 5:30-10 / Sat 5-10
Lindey's
169 E Beck St Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 228-4343
Lindey's delivers New York bistro-style dining in the heart of Columbus' German Village neighborhood. You know - the white tablecloth and brass railing stuff. Their steaks and seafood dishes are outstanding, and you're certain to rub elbows with Columbus' titans of business. During Sneaky's last visit, we noshed next to OSU's bow-tied president E. Gordon Gee. Not exactly George Clooney, but this is Columbus. You're still best off leaving the jeans at home. Su-Th 11-10 / Fr-Sa 11-11
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