5 Romantic Restaurants in Downtown, Roanoke VA for a Date
Updated 11 October 2026 · 7 restaurants in Downtown, Roanoke VA considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This list covers restaurants in and around Downtown Roanoke that Google lists as romantic, ordered by rating. It is meant for couples planning a date, an anniversary or a quiet dinner out. Seven qualifying businesses were considered. Each entry shows the address, the listed hours and the points reviewers raise most often about food, drinks and atmosphere. One place sits a short drive outside the center, so check the address before planning the evening.
#1
Leonore Restaurant
★ 4.6 (840 Google reviews)Restaurant
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Leonore Restaurant is at 1776 Apperson Dr in Salem, Virginia, rated 4.6 from 840 reviews. It is open most weekdays from 11 am to 9 pm and on Saturday afternoons, and it is closed Sunday. Its listing includes dine-in, takeaway, delivery, great dessert, catering and vegan and vegetarian options. Reviewers mention a clean and welcoming room, Venezuelan-style lasagna, shredded beef arepas and pizza. Several describe the owners as friendly.
Best for: Casual Venezuelan-style dishes and pizza
- Address
- 1776 Apperson Dr, Salem, VA 24153, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–9 pm; Mon 11 am–9 pm; Sat 4–9 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 11 am–9 pm; Tue 11 am–9 pm; Wed 11 am–9 pm
#2
Lucky Restaurant
★ 4.6 (613 Google reviews)American restaurant$20–60 per person
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Lucky Restaurant is an American restaurant at 18 Kirk Ave SW in Roanoke, rated 4.6 from 613 reviews, with a listed price range of $20 to $60. It is open Friday and Saturday from 5 to 10:30 pm, and Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday until 9:30 pm. Its listing includes great cocktails, a great wine list and small plates. Reviewers mention Brussels sprouts, a smoked trout cake and fries with kimchi ketchup, and say the window seats are comfortable.
Best for: Anniversary dinners and craft cocktails
- Address
- 18 Kirk Ave SW, Roanoke, VA 24011, United States
- Hours
- Fri 5–10:30 pm; Mon 5–9:30 pm; Sat 5–10:30 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 5–9:30 pm; Tue 5–9:30 pm; Wed 5–9:30 pm
#3
Fortunato
★ 4.6 (533 Google reviews)Italian restaurant$20–60 per person
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Fortunato is an Italian restaurant at 104 Kirk Ave SW in Roanoke, rated 4.6 from 533 reviews, with a listed price range of $20 to $60. It is open Tuesday to Thursday from 5 to 9 pm and Friday and Saturday until 10 pm, and it is closed Monday and Sunday. Reviewers mention pasta dishes, a pizza, a chili crisp burrata and roasted olives. Several describe attentive service.
Best for: Italian pasta and a wine list
- Address
- 104 Kirk Ave SW, Roanoke, VA 24011, United States
- Hours
- Fri 5–10 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 5–10 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 5–9 pm; Tue 5–9 pm; Wed 5–9 pm
#4
Stock Bistro & Bar
★ 4.7 (148 Google reviews)Restaurant$40–50 per person
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Stock Bistro & Bar is a restaurant at 13 Church Ave SE in Roanoke, rated 4.7 from 148 reviews, with a listed price range of $40 to $50. It is open Thursday to Saturday around midday to 11 pm, and closed Monday and Sunday. Its listing includes outdoor seating, a great wine list, great cocktails and dessert. Reviewers describe a setting inside an old firehouse next to a hotel and a steak cooked perfectly.
Best for: Steak dinners in a historic firehouse
- Address
- 13 Church Ave SE, Roanoke, VA 24011, United States
- Hours
- Fri 12–11 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 12–11 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 12–11 pm; Tue 5–9 pm; Wed 12–9 pm
#5
Sal's Italian Restaurant
★ 4.5 (1,243 Google reviews)Italian restaurant$20–30 per person
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Sal's Italian Restaurant is at 3940 Valley Gateway Blvd in Roanoke, rated 4.5 from 1,243 reviews. It is open daily from 11:30 am, closing at 9 pm on most days and 10 pm on Friday and Saturday. Its listing includes dine-in, takeaway, outdoor seating, great dessert and a great wine list. Reviewers mention a sit-down buffet with plenty of variety, a veal Parmesan with spaghetti, a pasta with a thick sauce and a cannoli.
Best for: Classic Italian pasta and a buffet
- Address
- 3940 Valley Gateway Blvd b8, Roanoke, VA 24012, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11:30 am–10 pm; Mon 11:30 am–9 pm; Sat 11:30 am–10 pm; Sun 11:30 am–9 pm; Thu 11:30 am–9 pm; Tue 11:30 am–9 pm; Wed 11:30 am–9 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 7 restaurants in Downtown, Roanoke VA with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then listed on Google as “Romantic”, then by rating. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 11 October 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- Lucky Restaurant, Fortunato, Stock Bistro & Bar and Sal's Italian Restaurant take reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated restaurant on this list?
Leonore Restaurant ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.6 from 840 reviews. Lucky Restaurant is second at 4.6 from 613 reviews.
Which restaurants in Downtown, Roanoke VA are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Stock Bistro & Bar, at 11 pm.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Lucky Restaurant $20–60; Fortunato $20–60; Stock Bistro & Bar $40–50; Sal's Italian Restaurant $20–30. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Leonore Restaurant, Lucky Restaurant, Fortunato, Stock Bistro & Bar and Sal's Italian Restaurant.
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