Romantic Dates in Montpelier, Vermont

It does not have to be Valentine's Day or a perfect spring evening to make you crave the warmth of a romantic evening, the pure exhilaration of a perfect date, or the just a divine night of dining and dancing the conversational fantastic with the person you most love or heartily enjoy. Thankfully, even in sometimes sleepy, often flannel-covered Central Vermont, you have choices to fulfill any or all of these possibilities.

Romance comes in many flavors and at Sarducci's on Main Street in Montpelier, all of them are delectable. While the cuisine is largely Italian, there are enough delightful menu entries - and entrees - to turn even someone tired of marinara and meatballs into a very satisfied customer. From vegans to red meat enthusiasts, from those with tender appetites to those who are not happy with anything less than four overflowing courses, there is a selection for everyone at the tastefully appointed and deliciously creative mainstay of downtown Vermont state capitol dining.

From Sarducci's (3 Main Street), it's just a short jaunt by foot to the alternative cinema, Savoy's (26 Main Street). Or walk just a little farther and you can take in more traditional fare at The Capitol theater on State Street, nestled between the coffee shops (often open late enough for a caffeinated nightcap and a tasty treat after the show) and the gold-domed statehouse rotunda that former presidential candidate Howard Dean used to call home-away-from-home. There's just enough variation between the shows at both theaters to find the right match for you and your dinner guest, whether your tastes run to thought-provoking indy films or top box office fare. Call this a date, a rekindling of an old romance, or a fine time out on the town - you're guaranteed to go home to pleasant dreams.