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Best Date Night Restaurants In Mexico City

Photo Credit: Hacienda de los Morales

Enjoy a truly romantic night in paradise! On vacation in Mexico City, there is no shortage of candlelit wine bars. But to fully take advantage of the city's romantic culture, you have to visit one of these five most date-worthy restaurants. Want to plan something special for your loved one ahead of time? Go ahead, each of these fantastic restaurants takes online reservations so they are easy to book from abroad.

Les Moustaches
Río Sena 88
Cuauhtémoc
Ciudad de México, D.F., Mexico
+52 55 5533 3390
www.lesmoustaches.com.mx

The second you step in to Les Moustaches, you will know you are on a date. The ambiance is decadent and luxurious, and the food is superb. It is Mexican-French fusion, and seriously, what is more romantic than French food? Les Moustaches received the Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence in 2013, proving that the restaurant is well loved around the world.

Biko
Presidente Masaryk 407
Miguel Hidalgo, Polanco, 11550
Ciudad de México, D.F., Mexico
+52 55 5282 2064
www.biko.com.mx

Biko is a fantastic option for a date night in Mexico City. The restaurant describes itself as serving up "emotional cuisine," and was ranked among the top 50 restaurants in the world in 2011. The ambiance is chic and modern, making it the perfect place to go for a special occasion. The menu is only in Spanish, so it is also a great place to show off your language skills. Or brush up on the menu beforehand and choose your own wine and meal pairings using a translator - equally impressive!

Hacienda de los Morales
Juan Vázquez de Mella 525
Col. del Bosque, 11510
Ciudad de México, D.F., Mexico
+52 55 5283 3054
www.haciendadelosmorales.com

This beautiful restaurant celebrates Mexican architecture with beautiful coral stucco and exquisite gardens. It seamlessly integrates its beautiful exterior courtyards with its indoor dining space. But Hacienda de los Morales is known for more than just its beauty. This world renowned restaurant is one of the best places to experience high-end traditional Mexican food. A word to the wise - this restaurant is one of the more expensive choices in Mexico City, so be sure to save it for the most special date night of your vacation.

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Ivoire
Emilio Castelar 95,
Polanco, 11560
Ciudad de México, D.F., Mexico
+52 55 5280 0477

Ivoire is a good date night spot for adventurous couples. The interior of the restaurant is decorated eclectically with country chic accents and unfinished wood furnishings. There is also a gorgeous outdoor seating area with wicker chairs reminiscent of an Italian cafe. The food is Mexican-French fusion with light menu items for a lunch date or more extravagant dishes for a romantic dinner date. Ivoire is conveniently located in the high-end neighborhood of Polcano, making it easy to find other fancy bars to stop into after dinner.

Bellini Restaurant
Torre WTC, Montecito 38,
Benito Juarez, Nápoles, 03810
Ciudad de México, D.F., Mexico
+52 55 9000 8305
www.bellini.com.mx

Bellini has a more suave and crisp atmosphere than all of the rest, and is perfect for couples looking for a beautiful, but uncluttered place to eat with a view. Bellini is located at the top of a tall building with floor-to-ceiling windows on all sides, making for breathtaking vistas of the city skyline. And the restaurant rotates, so customers truly get a 360-degree view of Mexico City no matter where they sit in the restaurant. This is also a great venue to simply grab a drink with a loved one and take in the view.

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Cameron Bruns is the founder of BostonGreenBlog.com and co-author of Just Us Gals Boston. She lives in Boston's North End, where her goal is to promote ethical, stylish, and sustainable lifestyle choices to all Boston residents. Her work can be found on Examiner.com.

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