Geneva is an inherently romantic town. A river runs through down the middle of it, the architecture is quaint and beautiful, and there are plenty of wineries around. Even without the vino, though, it isn't hard to wax romantic here, as the enthusiastic approach to Valentine's Day taken by local restaurants shows.

We have a breakdown of the best that Geneva has to offer on this lover's holiday. Spots fill up fast, so don't hesitate call in some reservations. As the poet advises, young lovers: make much of time.

Wildwood Steak

Wildwood Steak has something special in the works for the romantic holiday. The eatery is celebrating Valentine's Day all weekend long, with special dinner seatings on February 11th and 12th from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and February 13th and 14 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The regular menu will be offered as well as a few specials created for the occasion, such as Crab & Avocado Louis, Lobster Tail en Croute and Manhattan Cut Angus Sirloin. Reservations strongly recommended.

Atwater

Always one of Geneva's finer dining options, the Atwater has some amazing offerings for the lover's day as well. Two different five course prix fixe meals are on offer here, one featuring tenderloin for $65 pp, and the other fruity de mare for $75 pp. A wine pairing can be added to each meal for $30 pp. The hostess says that spots are very limited.

Niche

The popular fine-dining, wine-pairing spot Niche has a Valentine's Day menu that's a perfect fit for the holiday. On February 11th and 12th, the restaurant plays hot to a three course meal with two entree options for $40. For Valentine's Day itself, there are two seatings, first at 5:30 and the second at 8:00. A four course meal with optional wine pairing is featured with food at $60 and the wine pairing at $40. Details on pairings are here and reservations are strongly encouraged.

Preservation Bread & Wine

The newcomer to Geneva's restaurant scene offers a Valentine's Day four course dinner starting with a cheese plate and ending with a sweet dessert. The eatery promises all sorts of goodness in between, and the cost is $80 per couple. Reservations only.

Foxfire

This fine-dining fish and steakhouse with the open kitchen offers it's regular menu and regular hours.

More to come in Part 2 of the series!