It makes sense that countless pricey weddings have taken place in this Beverly Hills institution, which opened in 1986. Arguably the most romantic restaurant in Los Angeles, Il Cielo is deserving of its name, which means “the sky,” because patrons dine in the outdoor garden beneath the open blue and a canopy of twinkling lights. Dining here will put you in the mood for love—it seems that every couple in the place makes eyes at each other over plates of housemade pasta and focaccia—so give in and order the antipasto Il Cielo, described as “good for two.”

Il Cielo Information:

• Italian menu. Lunch, dinner. Bar. Reservations recommended.