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Choose from These Romantic Spots for the Perfect Valentine's Day Dinner

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. So, make sure to impress your valentine with a romantic dinner.

Here’s a look at the top 5 spots to dine with your special someone on Monday evening.

Douglaston Manor
The mansion on Marathon Parkway is offering a five-course meal. A local D.J. is spinning romantic music, so dance the night away. Doors open at 5:30. The cost is $45.
63-20 Marathon Parkway, Douglaston 
Reservations Required
718-224-8787

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Il Toscano
Cozy up with your one-and-only at Il Toscano, which is located at the end of 235th Street near Douglaston’s Long Island Rail Road station. Just step off the train and into a classic Tudor building from the 1930s to enjoy old-style Italian food.
42-05 235th Street, Douglaston
718-631-0300

Giardino’s Restaurant
Giardino’s, located along Douglaston Parkway, will be offering a special Valentine’s Day menu. The dessert menu will include mini cannolis or tartufo (vanilla and chocolate ice cream in a hard chocolate shell surrounding a cherry could warm anybody’s heart).
44-37 Douglaston Parkway, Douglaston
718-428-1090

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Fino Wine and Tapas
Wine and dine your sweetie while sharing tasty treats for two - European style. Fino’s is offering an entire weekend of Valentine’s celebrations, from Friday through Monday. Be sure to book your seating in advance.
39-13 Bell Blvd, Bayside
718-229-1330

Water’s Edge
The Long Island City waterfront restaurant is offering two packages this Valentine’s Day. For $100, patrons will be able to enjoy a four-course meal with views of Manhattan’s skyline, an open bar, live musicand dancing. Or, for $70, choose the four-course meal with piano music. The skyline is still included. The menu even comes with “his and her dessert” options, so there is something for everyone.
East River at 44th Drive, Long Island City
718-482-0033

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