The Most Romantic Restaurants in Mexico City

Treat your partner to something truly special: our expertly curated five-day adventure in Mexico City. Led by our Local Insider, you can explore the romance of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera at Casa Azul, float down the waterways of Xochimilco and have a night to remember at the lucha libre.

This tiny restaurant in Roma is just steps from Plaza Río de Janeiro, so perhaps a romantic post-dinner walk to see the replica of Michelangelo’s David? Sartoria does a roaring trade in authentic Italian cuisine, emboldened by freshly made pasta and dishes built with in-season ingredients grown on local sustainable farms. It’s led by chef Marco Carboni, who has traveled throughout Europe, working with some of the best-known chefs on the continent.

A romantic setting in a centuries-old Mexico City mansion is reason enough for Rosetta to be named among the most romantic restaurants in the capital. But chef Elena Reygadas also fuses Mexican ingredients (endemic fruits and veggies, chilis and herbs) with traditional Italian recipes to rave reviews. The interior comprises several smaller rooms, each intimate and cozy, while the outside covered patio features painted flowers and vines that curl up the walls. Rosetta fills up fast, so it’s best to make a reservation.

For a night under the stars fueled by delicious food, Huset is perfect. The main dining room is outside on the patio, with gravel underfoot and twinkling lights above. The menu is seasonal and constantly changing, but their wood-fired grill and the essence of smoke invades much of the cooking – expect a lot of grilled and roasted mains. It also has a great weekend brunch menu; a chance for you and your beloved to pass a cozy Sunday al fresco.

An international-Mexican menu and a sophisticated style – waiters in white button downs, black vests and ties – give Miralto the vibe of old-school New York. What really sets it apart, however, is the 360-degree views of Mexico City from the glassed-in dining room on the 45th floor of the Torre Latinoamericana. Visit when someone is tinkling the ivories on the grand piano to up the romance.

Bellini, on the 45th floor of the World Trade Center, is the largest rotating restaurant in the world, making a complete turn every 45 minutes. The sky-high views will certainly impress, but so will the menu, particularly the three-course romantic dinner, which ends with a rose petal dessert. The anniversary menu is another step up, expect the conversation to flow after your 750ml bottle of Moet & Chandon Brut.

Ricardo Muñoz Zurita, one of the most famous chefs in Mexico, helms Azul Historico, where you can try authentic Mexican cuisine in a love-inducing environment. His Yucatan roots influence the menu, but you will also find reflections from culinary hotspots from across the country; all prepared with traditional techniques and old-fashioned love. Azul sits in the middle of the Downtown Hotel with the original trees in the patio and a lovely glow from overhead lights and soft table lamps.

Tucked into a Porfirio-era mansion in the Juarez neighborhood, Havre 77 is chef Eduardo García’s take on a French bistro. As with his other projects, the menu is a mix of seasonality, sustainability and unique flavor combinations sure to delight your palate. García also incorporates lots of fresh seafood and, about once a month, offers a special set dinner with the menu, which will definitely impress a date. Try to grab a spot by the large antique, stained-glass doors for great street views.

La Terraza sits on the top of the Gran Hotel de la Ciudad de Mexico, known for its incredible stained-glass lobby and a spot on the Zocalo, the main square in Mexico City. Each dish is a tribute to a famous figure from Mexican history or a region of the country. There’s also a full bar and decent wine list. The most fabulous, romantic element here is the view of the Zocalo, around which are the impressive, ornate Palacio Nacional and the Metropolitan Cathedral.

Au Pied de Cochon sits inside the Presidente InterContinental Hotel – the decor providing an old-world class. It’s open 24 hours a day and serves a breakfast, lunch and dinner menu that, while dotted with international and Mexican dishes, is decidedly French. You will, of course, want to try the escargot and the French onion soup, but there are dozens of things to tempt you on the list.

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