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Altura: This Capitol Hill spot offers an intimate fine-dining experience, with luscious pastas, artful plates and multi-course meals. Pictured is Altura’s slow-roasted duck, parsley root puree and farro.

Altura: This Capitol Hill spot offers an intimate fine-dining experience, with luscious pastas, artful plates and multi-course meals. Pictured is Altura’s slow-roasted duck, parsley root puree and farro.

El Gaucho: For a special night with steak and Bananas Foster made tableside. Locations in Seattle, Bellevue, Tacoma and Portland.

El Gaucho: For a special night with steak and Bananas Foster made tableside. Locations in Seattle, Bellevue, Tacoma and Portland.

The Pink Door: Now for something completely different, take a little adventure at this Italian-American cabaret lounge at Pike Place Market. Indulge in a risotto while being serenaded by acts auditioning during lunch time for an evening show. You are free to weigh in on the talent.

The Pink Door: Now for something completely different, take a little adventure at this Italian-American cabaret lounge at Pike Place Market. Indulge in a risotto while being serenaded by acts auditioning

MistralKitchen: 48-hour short ribs, seared foie gras and Manila clams? Sounds like a classy date night.

MistralKitchen: 48-hour short ribs, seared foie gras and Manila clams? Sounds like a classy date night.

We’re a city that’s most into Dick’s burgers or Beth’s Cafe, but we can get fancy when we want to.

For a romantic date this Valentine’s Day, consider one of these options, ranging from old standards to vegetarian destinations to the new pillars of excellent Northwest cuisine.

Have other suggestions? Do let us know.

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