A new global ranking highlights the Top 10 Romantic Dinner-Date Destinations, built on real-world travel data and couple-driven dining experiences.

Rome takes the top position, offering the highest number of honeymoon spots worldwide. With 1,600+ romantic restaurants and 237 honeymoon-ready locations, it sets the global standard for unforgettable honeymoons in 2026.

Beyond traditional favorites, destinations like Ubud, with 173 honeymoon spots, and Phuket, offering 153 honeymoon-ready locations, stand out for couples seeking quieter, nature-wrapped and experience-driven honeymoons—highlighting a shift toward retreat-style and tropical escapes in 2026.

The study by hotelwithtub.com used a weighted scoring system based on romantic restaurants and hotels, couple-friendly attractions, honeymoon spots, scenic experiences, and romance-related Instagram hashtags, with data sourced from TripAdvisor and Instagram.

Key Findings

• Rome ranks #1 overall, offering the highest number of honeymoon spots worldwide (237), along with more than 1,600 romantic restaurants and a deep selection of intimate hotels.
• Paris and New York City remain dominant honeymoon favorites, continuing to attract newly married couples with iconic settings, luxury stays, and strong romantic dining scenes.
• Ubud and Phuket emerge as leading nature-focused honeymoon destinations, appealing to couples seeking peaceful, retreat-style experiences wrapped in scenery and wellness.
• Marrakech and Santorini stand out as experience-driven alternatives, combining culture, atmosphere, and distinctive romantic settings beyond traditional honeymoon cities.
• The Top 10 highlights a wide spectrum of honeymoon travel, ranging from classic European romance and luxury urban escapes to cultural hideaways and scenic island retreats.
• Destinations ranking highest consistently offer a balanced mix of romantic dining, couple-friendly attractions, honeymoon spots, scenic nature, and social visibility, rather than relying on reputation alone.

Top 10 Romantic Destinations for a Memorable Dinner Date in 2026 

Rank	Destination	Country	Number of Romantic Restaurants
1	London	United Kingdom	2,173
2	Paris	France	1,631
3	Rome	Italy	1,613
4	Dubai	UAE	1,174
5	New York City	USA	923
6	Barcelona	Spain	847
7	Istanbul	Turkeye	823
8	Lisbon	Portugal	773
9	Amsterdam	Netherlands	577
10	Florence	Italy	561

London leads the world, topping the list with 2,173 romantic restaurants, the highest of any city globally. Its unmatched variety—from historic pubs and Michelin-starred dining to skyline rooftops—sets the global standard for date-night experiences.

Paris follows closely with 1,631 romantic restaurants, reinforcing its timeless reputation as the “City of Love.” From riverside dining along the Seine to cozy neighborhood bistros, romance remains woven into every meal. Rome ranks next with 1,613 romantic restaurants, where Italian warmth, scenic terraces, and classic flavors make dining feel effortlessly intimate.

Dubai stands out with 1,174 romantic restaurants, reflecting its luxury-driven dining culture shaped by skyline views, desert settings, and world-class cuisine. New York City follows with 923 romantic restaurants, offering couples everything from candlelit speakeasies to Michelin-starred tasting menus across diverse neighborhoods.

Rounding out the top 10, Barcelona (847) blends seaside charm with vibrant Catalan cuisine, Istanbul (823) pairs waterfront dining with historic backdrops, and Lisbon (773) delivers soulful, sunset-filled dining experiences. Amsterdam (577) and Florence (561) complete the list with intimate cafés, canalside restaurants, and classic European atmosphere.

Together, these rankings reveal where couples can enjoy the richest and most memorable dinner-date experiences in 2026—proving that sometimes, the most romantic memories begin at the dinner table.

👉 Full study here: https://hotelwithtub.com/blog/romantic-getaways-and-destinations