Valentine’s Day, the most romantic day of the year is rapidly approaching. The flowers are ordered, and the candy is ready to pickup. You think that everything is set until the realization sets in that you don’t know where to go on the date.

You decide that the ideal date will start off with a fantastic dinner. With that decision you embark on a new adventure trying to find the perfect restaurant. This can be difficult, due to the many choices in the phone book.

Never fear, this list offers solutions for your dilemma. The following list not only provides romantic dining spots but also, varieties in cost and styles of food.

$$$: Kemoll’s Italian Restaurant is an excellent choice for a romantic dinner on any night. Located at 1 Metropolitan Sq. in Downtown. Kemoll’s is one of the best Italian restaurants in St. Louis. The prices are on the high end, but the dinner is well worth it.

The night will be memorable, thanks to the exquisite food and superior service. The place is top notch. The dress is formal. Call 314-421-0555 for details and reservations.

$$: The place to go for seafood in St. Louis is The Blue Water Grill, located at 343 S. Kirkwood Rd. in the heart of Kirkwood. The Blue Water Grill specializes in a selection of fresh fish prepared in a variety of ways. The extraordinary food and decor will have you wishing for a trip to the beach.

A special menu will be in offered for Valentine’s Day, but don’t worry, a few favorites will still be on the menu. Semi-casual to formal dress. Call 314-821-5757 for reservations.

$$: Trattoria Marcella, located at 3600 Watson Rd. presents romantic dining with an enhanced menu of Italian tastes. The menu will change slightly for Valentine’s Day, with either a three-course or four-course meal available.

The price for this particular evening is between $29.00 and $39.00 per person. After you’ve eaten, you understand why Trattoria is quickly becoming one of St. Louis’s top restaurants. Dress is semi-casual to formal. Call 314-352-7706 for details and reservations.

$$: La Petit Paris delivers the full French experience for all lovesick diners. Located about five minutes from Saint Louis University at 3210 S. Grand, La Petit serves French favorites and includes a wonderful French bakery. The food will be well prepared, and no one will walk away disappointed.

Take a trip to the most romantic city through La Petit Paris, and find out why France offers some of the best cuisine in the world. The dress is semi-casual to semi-formal. Call 314-865-0111 for details and reservations.

$$: The Tenderloin Room, at 232 N. Kingshighway is in the same building as the Chase Park Plaza movie theater, and is a good place for steaks in St. Louis. Thick cuts of juicy meat grilled to the desired taste are the specialty of the house.

The Tenderloin Room is a wise choice for a pleasant and filling evening. It is also ideal for the dinner-and-movie date. The dress is semi-casual to semi-formal. Call 314-361-0900 for details and reservations.

$: The Pasta House Co. provides romantic diners on a limited budget to have a fun evening with fine food. The Pasta House, at 8213 Delmar Ave., offers diners freedom from teeny boppers experiencing puppy love at the other mall locations. The food is tasty and a safe bet for a nice time. First-come basis for seating availability at The Pasta House Co. and casual attire.

$: The Crown Candy Kitchen, 1401 St. Louis Ave., is an excellent place to go for old-time romantic fun. Special love exists when splitting a chocolate malt or a big banana split.

Crown Candy makes the best sweets, and everyone should have sweets on Valentines. The only problem is that the kitchen closes early in the evening. Call 314-621-9650 for details.

$: Red Lobster serves good seafood at a reasonable price. Yes, this a chain, but that will not interfere with a pleasant time. The seafood is tasty, and the menu not only offers a wide variety of seafood but also steaks and salads.

The wide selection enables everyone to be happy. Red Lobster offers many locations, so finding one should be easy. The dress is casual and seating availability is on a first come basis.

$: Dressels, at 419 N. Euclid, is a cheerful place. A perfect spot to get to know one another while sampling pints of ale and Welsh favorites. Couples will find a quaint setting and an interesting atmosphere that will keep the conversation flowing. Dressels offers reasonable prices with casual attire.

A romantic time is waiting for SLU students at any of the above restaurants. Valentine’s Day needs to be memorable, not only for your date but for you as well. A wonderful dinner at a stylish restaurant will help start off a memorable date. It also helps if you bring flowers and candy.