Community Corner

The Most Romantic Restaurants in Melrose and Nearby

Where to have a Valentine's Day dinner without trekking too far from home.

Patch Picks highlights readers and editors suggestions of great local businesses, destinations, services, organizations, ways to spend a day off, and more. This week's Valentine's Day-themed topic: the most romantic restaurants in Melrose or nearby. Your picks and ours:

  1. , 454 Main St., Melrose: Nice mood lighting, beautiful wood tables, a cozy and leisurely atmosphere. Enjoy your Valentine's Day night in this downtown Melrose spot.
  2. , 6 Central Square, Stoneham: Reader Michael Wade says that Rang has "a great intimate atmosphere, reasonable prices and delicious Indian food."
  3. , 64 Pleasant St., Malden: Wade also offers up Asian-style All Seasons in Malden. "The layout is elegant, prices are great and the food is excellent," Wade said.
  4. , 348 Cambridge Road, Woburn: Raquelle Matos said this Southwestern and Spanish fusion spot "would be a great place for a Valentine's Day dinner. You could feed each other tapas, share a dessert, sip on some great cocktails! The low lighting is great for some privacy to sneak in a few kisses too."
  5. , 464 Main St., Wakefield: Kimberly Bova McDonald offers up this Italian spot near downtown Wakefield, another restaurant with soft lighting and cozy wooden furniture—to go along with an expansive wine list.

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