Black Trumpet Bistro

It's not romantic in the white-linens-and-flowers sense, but this cozy former ship's chandlery has beautiful water views and plenty of candlelight to create an intimate vibe. Chef Evan Mallett and his wife, Denise, own and operate the restaurant, and their work reveals a love of seasonal ingredients — a romance in itself. Mallett's eclectic menu includes everything from chestnut-and-ricotta ravioli with carrot purée to crispy duck breast with rye-berry risotto, cipollini onions, and date-orange molasses (pictured above).