Romantic Restaurants in Knoxville, TN

Altruda’s owner, Paul Meyer, credits his passion for food to his grandmother. Originally from Italy, his grandmother, Geraldine Ida Altruda, immigrated to America as a young girl. Like many Italian-Americans, she installed the values of cooking and together as a family. Altruda’s Italian Restaurant carries on those traditions, putting careful care and attention into its dishes. During a romantic dinner, couples wine and dine on Italian classics, from baked pastas to breaded chicken breast cooked in wine sauce. The kitchen will also create customized menus for private events. Located on Peters Road in Knoxville.

125 North Peters Road, Knoxville, TN, Phone: 865-690-6144

The award-winning Bistro At The Bijou has consistently earned distinctions as one of the Top Restaurants in Knoxville from The Culture Trip. The Metro Pulse voted Bistro At The Bijou as the Best Brunch in Knoxville. Situated in a historic former hotel built in 1815, the restaurant in downtown Knoxville serves regionally-sourced cuisine for lunch and dinner daily and brunch on Sundays. Live jazz musicians perform almost every evening, but guests can check the schedule on its website for upcoming gigs. At the speakeasy, couples can sip handcrafted libations with deals on during Happy Hur.

807 South Gay Street, Knoxville, TN, Phone: 865-544-0537

The cooks at Bistro By The Tracks pay careful attention to every detail of each dish. Serving up sophisticated southern cuisine, Bistro By The Tracks manages to create an atmosphere that is both elegant and casual at the same time. The comprehensive wine list includes domestic and international reds and whites. Couples in town can come in for a romantic lunch or dinner served daily or share a Sunday brunch. Bistro By The Tracks sits in the heart of Bearden in Brookview Town Center. The menu covers small plates, land and sea dishes, and seasonal changes to ensure the freshest ingredients.

1123 N Central St, Knoxville, TN 37917, Phone: 865-558-9500

With locations in both Knoxville, TN and Louisville, KY, Brazeiros Churrascaria - Brazilian Steakhouse takes guests on a tour of the tastes of Rio Grande do Sul, Southern Brazil. Offering outstanding service, Brazeiros staff slice fire-roasted beef, chicken, pork, and lamb right at the table. Guests can delight in the refreshing salad bar. The extensive wine list includes Argentinian Malbecs and a selection of reds and whites from around the world. The Knoxville restaurant has lunch specials like a Business Lunch, Light Lunch, or Full Experience on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Brazeiros Churrascaria opens for dinner every evening offering the full Brazilian steakhouse experience for a truly memorable meal.

6901 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN, Phone: 865-247-0295

La vita e bella (life is beautiful) at Cappuccino's! Celebrate life’s pleasures at this Italian-eatery in Knoxville. The restaurant first opened in 1977. Since, its owner Chef Frank Aloise has shared his culinary heritage of Sicilian-Italian cooking infused with locally-sourced ingredients from East Tennessee. The menu consists of secret family recipes passed down through the generations. Robust reds pair perfectly with mamma’s meatballs or homemade ricotta dumplings. Crisp whites elevate chicken piccata or the fresh catch of the day. A romantic meal wouldn’t be complete without a decadent dessert like tiramisu or cannoli. Cappuccino's opens for dinner every evening.

7316 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN, Phone: 865-673-3422

Chesapeake's Downtown brings the flavors of the Northeast to Tennessee. The fish house serves mouth-watering seafood dishes inspired by the eastern shores. Guests can admire the restaurant’s nautical decor and maritime antiques. Couples looking for a romantic meal can indulge themselves in oysters, lobster, or a ribeye steak in the garden patio or bar and lounge. Chesapeake's Downtown opens for lunch and dinner Monday through Friday and hosts Sunday brunch and dinner. In addition to its downtown location, Chesapeake's also has a restaurant in West Knoxville.

600 Union Avenue, Knoxville, TN, Phone: 865-673-3433

Connors Steak & Seafood gives guests a place to treat themselves to a romantic afternoon or evening meal. The menu specializes in serving up fresh seafood, aged steaks, and gourmet salad and pastas. Its flagship restaurant opened in Turkey Creek, Knoxville in 2004. Since, the local favorite has consistently won awards including the 2016 FourSquare Award for the Best Steakhouse in Knoxville. Diners can feast steaks and chops, shrimp, lobster tails, burgers, pizza, creamy pasta, and beyond for lunch or dinner daily. In addition to its Knoxville location, Connors has multiple restaurants in several Florida cities and in Franklin, Tennessee.

10915 Turkey Drive, Knoxville, TN, Phone: 865-966-0933

Couples can indulge in fine-dining while relaxing in a comfortable atmosphere at Copper Cellar West. For over 40 years, this West Knoxville restaurant has cooked tender steaks and exceptional seafood dishes. Couples can treat themselves on the weekend to the Copper Cellar West Award-Winning Sunday Brunch buffet which includes a bloody mary bar. Dinner entrees are fit for a king with choices like filet mignon, prime rib, shrimp stuffed with blue crab, and cold water lobster tail. Customers can also add a-la-carte sides like spicy macaroni and cheese, baked potatoes, pasta, or blue cheese grits. Copper Cellar also has an entirely gluten-free menu.

7316 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN, Phone: 865-673-3422

Whether a Knoxville local or touring the city for the weekend, Emilia offers an ideal atmosphere for a romantic meal. Situated in the historic Market Square, Emilia’s kitchen specializes in cuisine inspired by Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region. Cooks prepare handmade pasta every day. The seasonal menu rotates to include fresh, locally-sourced foods. Chef and owner, Matt Gallaher, who grew up on a 170-acre farm, brings his passion for highlighting quality ingredients in each recipe. Couples can wine and dine while feasting on freshly baked focaccia, rib-eye steak, meatballs, and braised lamb. Emilia opens for dinner.

16 Market Square, Knoxville, TN, Phone: 865-313-2472