You might know Geja's Cafe (on Armitage just east of Clark) for being voted one of Chicago's most romantic restaurants, and it certainly fits that bill.

But another important attribute is its extensive and well-chosen wine list, as well as its wine-themed decor. Note the bottles that line the partitions between booths. (Please excuse the color ... it was the red "mood lighting." See? Romantic.)

Since we split one of the Premier Dinners (cheese fondue appetizer, main course with a variety of meats to cook and a chocolate dessert course), we opted for a flight. (Well, they call it flight; I call it pairing, since it was three full pours, one to accompany each course.) One downside is that they offered only four pairings to choose from despite the extensive list, but you could remedy that by simply choosing three different by-the-glass pours.

Click here for a sample of the wine list. I seem to remember more on the actual menu, but these things change often. Another complaint would be that the restaurant seems to be lacking in choices of sparkling wines. Since it's billed as a romantic restaurant, the bubbly should certainly be a priority.

I still would highly recommend Geja's for a nice night out. It's fairly pricey, but it makes for a good celebration night. The service is very attentive, and who doesn't like fondue?

Oh, and go for your anniversary and get some complimentary bubbly. :)

Here are a couple more pictures.

Interior:

Fondue!:

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