39+ Romantic Anniversary Dinner Ideas For An Unforgettable Night

1. Caprese Garlic Bread

This Caprese Garlic Bread is the perfect summer appetizer! It's easy to make and uses only a few simple ingredients.

Just toast some bread, top it with mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, and garlic, and bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

It's a great way to use up all those ripe, juicy tomatoes from the garden or farmer's market!

2. Chicken Avocado Salad With Light Vinaigrette

If you’re looking for a new light yet healthy appetizers option, this salad with freshly grilled chicken and all your favorite veggies in it is something that won't disappoint.

With an amazing dressing made from fresh lemon juice mixed together perfectly no added sugar or salt needed - just pure deliciousness! Get this Chicken Avocado Salad With Light Vinaigrette recipe here.

3. Oysters On The Half Shell With Beet Mignonette

Oysters On The Half Shell with Beet Mignonette is a festive and easy holiday appetizer perfect for a small party or a large get-together.

The vibrant color of the beets pairs perfectly with the salty flavor of the oysters, and the recipe is simple to multiply for a larger gathering.

4. Mediterranean Avocado Salmon Salad

This light Mediterranean Salmon Salad recipe features a flavorful combination of baby spinach, salty salmon fillets topped with sweet red onions and creamy avocados. It’s not only healthy but delicious too!

5. Cheese Fondue

This dish is the perfect combination of Swiss and Cheddar cheese, melted together in a slow simmering pot with butter, garlic, and white wine.

The cheese is so smooth that it's almost like you're dipping bread into cream or ice cream.

It's also rich enough to be served as a meal--perfect for appetizer-lovers, romantic dates, or parties. Get this Cheese Fondue recipe here.

6. Slow Cooker Tex Mex Soup

Bring zesty Mexican flavors to your table with this thick and hearty Tex-Mex Soup. It's a heart warming, comfort soup that will leave you feeling inside out!

Furthermore - the slow cooker does all of work for you so you don't have worry about browning meat or anything else crazy like in other recipes.

7. Roast Rack Of Lamb With Shallot Sauce

This roast rack of lamb is the perfect meal to celebrate an anniversary. The lamb is roasted to perfection and served with a delicious shallot sauce.

This meal is sure to impress your loved one and is sure to be a hit at any anniversary dinner. Get this Roast Rack Of Lamb With Shallot Sauce recipe here.

8. Honey Ginger Cedar Plank Salmon

This Honey Ginger Cedar Plank Salmon is a delicious and easy way to prepare your fish.

The salmon is first marinated in a honey ginger marinade for a few minutes, then grilled on a cedar plank to infuse it with a light smokey finish.

This creates salmon that is extra tender and moist.

9. Butter-Basted Rib-Eye Steak

This meal is a true delight to any person who enjoys both steak and potatoes. The herby thyme-infused into the milk for the mashed spuds gives them an instant flavor upgrade and plenty of creaminess.

Butter-basted Rib-eye Steak with its tenderness and rich flavor complements this dish very nicely.

You need the right pan to cook steak properly, check out our Best Pan for Steak review for more details.

10. Slow Cooked Shredded Beef Ragu With Pasta

This Slow Cooked Shredded Beef Ragu with Pasta is a dish that is not only easy to make but is also delicious and budget-friendly.

The sauce is pure beefy flavor with a lovely tomato/wine base that gets all of its richness from finely ground beef instead of heavy cream or butter.

11. Marry Me Chicken 

Marry Me Chicken may just be the lucky charm to get someone to propose marriage to you!

This dish is one of the most famous dishes globally, and what better way to get someone's attention than by cooking dinner?

12. Linguine with Clams

Linguine with Clams is a classic Italian bistro dish easy to make and a family favorite. The sauce is made with white clams and is a great way to show off your culinary skills.

13. Roast Beef Tenderloin with Red Wine Sauce

The meal is perfect for the holiday time of the year. The roast beef tenderloin is put together with red wine sauce, easy to make.

After making it, your kitchen will smell so good! Not only does this meal taste good, but it looks spectacular as well.

Get this Roast Beef Tenderloin with Red Wine Sauce recipe here.

14. Baked Salmon in Foil

This Baked Salmon In Foil is a quick and easy meal perfect for any time of the year! The salmon is cooked with garlic, rosemary, and thyme, and the skin gets a little crispy. It's perfect with all of your favorite side dishes.

15. Lemon Thyme Chicken

This Lemon Thyme Chicken is a great recipe to try for a quick and easy weeknight dinner.

The chicken breasts are cooked in a skillet with a simple sauce of garlic, herbs, white wine, and citrus.

There is no need for cream in this recipe, making it a healthier option. You can serve this dish with simple sides like green beans or brown rice for a delicious meal.

16. Easy Crab Cakes

These Crab Cakes are a delicious and simple dish perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and fry up quickly, making them the perfect dish for a busy night.

They are also crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, making them a crowd-pleaser.

17. Stuffed Pork Chops and Chard

This pork dish includes stuffed pork chops and Swiss chard, which tastes fantastic because it is made with cubes of rich fontina cheese, salty prosciutto, sage that brings fragrant balance to each bite, and lemon.

The stuffing inside the pork chops is made out of fontina cheese, prosciutto, sage, and lemon.

If you can't find fontina cheese, then Havarti or unsmoked provolone will taste great instead. Get this Stuffed Pork Chops and Chard recipe here.

18. Soy-Hoisin Chicken Thighs

This meal is both healthy and delicious. The chicken thighs are a great source of protein, and the sugar snap peas are a good source of fiber.

The hoisin sauce gives the dish a great flavor. Get this Soy-Hoisin Chicken Thighs recipe here.

19. Shaved Zucchini Prosciutto Pizza

The Shaved Zucchini Prosciutto Pizza is not only a feast for the eyes, but it's also a delicious and nutritious meal.

The zucchini and prosciutto provide a beautiful velvety texture that pairs perfectly with the subtle smokiness of the dough from being cooked over the grill. This meal is perfect for any summer gathering!

20. Oven-Baked Risotto

This Oven-baked Risotto is a great weeknight meal. It's easy to make and doesn't require a lot of time or effort.

The dish is made with ham, leeks, and peas and is finished with Parmesan cheese. It's a comforting and satisfying meal that everyone will love.

21. Hoisin-Glazed Pork Tenderloin

This Hoisin-Glazed Pork Tenderloin is one of our favorite recipes. The pork is coated in a delicious glaze made from hoisin sauce, garlic powder, and other seasonings.

It is then roasted in the oven for a few minutes until it is cooked through. The pork is then served with more glaze, rice, green beans, and spicy mayo. This meal is sure to please!

22. Blackened Salmon Tacos

A delicious recipe that is going to knock your socks off. We love these Blackened Salmon Tacos because they delightful take on a classic seafood dish.

Plus, you can make these in the time it would take to get your favorite Mexican food delivered to your door.

23. Buffalo Chicken Pizza

This Buffalo Chicken Pizza is a quick and easy meal to make, and it's also healthy. The pizza is spicy, creamy, and delicious. You'll never need Domino's again after trying this pizza recipe!

24. Filet Mignon with Garlic Butter

This Filet Mignon with Garlic Butter makes an excellent dish to serve for a romantic evening. The steak is seared and cooked just enough, making it tender and juicy.

The garlic butter adds a nice flavor and makes it easy to pull the meat apart because the butter melts into the meat as it cooks.

You can serve this recipe with mashed potatoes or asparagus or any other vegetable you enjoy!

25. Vegetarian Lasagna

If you're looking for a delicious and satisfying vegetarian dinner, look no further than this fantastic lasagna.

Filled with butternut squash, spinach, and three types of cheese, this Vegetarian Lasagna is sure to please even the most die-hard meat-eaters. So give it a try – you won't be disappointed!

26. Shrimp Scampi

Shrimp Scampi is a great dish to make for a dinner party because it is elegant and easy to prepare.

The shrimp are cooked in a lemon, wine, and garlic sauce and then served over noodles. You can also add a touch of pepper and parmesan cheese to garnish.

27. Ravioli With Creamy Mushroom

Ravioli With Creamy Mushroom is a delicious pasta dish perfect for spring. It is prepared without any cream, making it a healthier option.

The ravioli is tossed in a creamy sauce made with mushrooms and asparagus. This easy pasta recipe is sure to please your family and friends.

28. Spring Vegetable Pasta

This pasta dish is a great way to enjoy the flavors of spring. Combining asparagus, green peas, and other vegetables makes a delicious and nutritious meal.

The pasta is cooked to allow the flavors of the vegetables to shine through. This Spring Vegetable Pasta dish is sure to please everyone at the dinner table.

29. Creamed Feta Butter Salmon

This Creamed Feta Butter Salmon is a one-skillet dish that is perfect for those nights when you're craving something fancy but need to keep things quick and easy too.

The salmon is cooked in a skillet with shallots, garlic, herbs, creamy feta cheese, and summer zucchini.

Not only is this salmon easy and delicious, but it comes together in less than 30 minutes.

30. Mustard-Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb

This Mustard-Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb is a delicious meal perfect for a special occasion. The lamb is crusted with a mixture of mustard and herbs, cooked to perfection.

The mustard-herb crust on this rack of lamb is delightful. This meal is sure to impress your loved ones

31. Chicken Piccata 

This Chicken Piccata meal is a great way to show off your cooking skills. The dish is easy to follow, and the result is a fantastic meal that will impress your guests.

The chicken is pan-seared to a golden brown, and the sauce is made with lemon and capers.

This dish is perfect for a special occasion or simply a romantic dinner at home.

32. Sous Vide Ribeye with White Bean Puree

This Sous Vide Ribeye With White Bean Puree is a great weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, but it's still full of flavor.

The sous vide ribeye is cooked perfectly and served on a delicious white bean puree. The garlic kale is a great addition that adds a lot of flavor to the dish.

33. Roquefort Soufflé

Melbourne's Bistro Gitan's cheesy twice-baked soufflé is a thing of beauty. The soufflé may be made ahead of time and kept in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

When reheating, add the Roquefort sauce just before serving.

The rich and creamy Roquefort sauce perfectly pairs with the fluffy and light soufflé for a decadent and delicious meal. Get this Roquefort Soufflé recipe here.

34. Love Potion Cocktail

Love Potion Cocktail is the perfect drink to celebrate anniversary day! It is a fruity vodka cocktail that includes fresh raspberries, lemon, and simple syrup.

This cocktail is also combined with pomegranate juice, which is a purported aphrodisiac. A dash of rosewater is included to add a layer of alluring floral flavor.

35. Rosita

This Rosita is a more complex cousin of the Negroni. It is made with tequila, two kinds of vermouth, bright red and bittersweet Campari, and a dash of bitters. This drink is perfect for those who want to enjoy a sophisticated cocktail.

36. Kentucky Kiss Cocktail

This Kentucky Kiss Cocktail is a mix of sweet strawberries and bourbon. It's easy to make and perfect for Valentine's Day or any other special occasion. The drink is also great for summer, especially when the berries are at their best.

37. Chocolate Molten Lava Cake

This Chocolate Molten Lava Cake is the perfect dessert for any chocolate lover! It's easy to make and comes together in less than 20 minutes. Plus, it's rich and chocolatey with a warm and gooey center. So good!

38. Vanilla Bean Pots De Creme

Vanilla Bean Pots De Creme is a dessert made with vanilla custard. The custard has a smooth, velvety texture and is perfectly sweet. It is deeply satisfying and is the perfect dessert for any occasion.

39. Hershey’s Chocolate Cake

HERSHEY’S chocolate is a classic, and their chocolate cake is no exception. This recipe is simple to make and will please any chocolate lover.

The chocolate cake is dense and moist, with a rich chocolate flavor from cocoa. The frosting is also made with cocoa, and it’s fluffy and creamy.

You can make this HERSHEY’S chocolate cake for any occasion, and it’s sure to be a hit.

40. Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Chocolate-Covered Strawberries are a simple yet elegant dessert perfect for special occasions. You can make the chocolate-covered strawberries with either milk, dark or white chocolate, and they are easy to customize with different colors and toppings.