10 Amalfi Coast-Inspired Backyard Ideas For A Special Date Night Dinner

Let's talk about your wardrobe. You'll want to pick out a stunning maxi dress like this one and channel what you would wear if you were eating dinner on the Amalfi Coast. This maxi dress is covered in a teal zebra design that captures the tropical vibes and colorful tones of the stunning restaurants tucked into the mountains in Italy. It's a total must-have.

You're probably going to pucker up a bit on date night, but not without your trusty lip gloss. Of course, you don't want to have to carry it in your hands the entire night, which is why this bag is also a must-have item. It's made from luxe Italian leather and will likely become a staple in your wardrobe. Have your SO toss essentials like makeup, chapstick, or their passport into it, so it feels like you're actually in Italy.

Setting the mood is easy with a speaker like this one that looks quite similar to the lanterns you may have as your centerpiece in a restaurant on the Amalfi Coast. It can be placed next to the seafood risotto you prepare, a vase filled with wildflowers, and a couple of candles for a truly romantic scene. Curate a playlist of Italian music beforehand and skip to your favorites with the remote controller it comes with.

If you sat down at a restaurant on the Amalfi Coast, the first thing you'd do is likely order a few appetizers. You'd order a cheese and meat board that's been filled with olives or slices of melon, too. Recreate those appetizers on this rustic cutting board while laughing with your love and recalling all your favorite trip mems.

It's only right to drink out of glasses that sport the same color palette as the coastline. These glasses come in a set of six and can be used for future date nights with your SO and couple friends. For now, though, they'll be a true centerpiece of your dinner, chic items to tag in your Instagram photos, and a lovely spot for your Aperol Spritz to reside.

When it comes to preparing your delicious risotto, you'll need a chic pan. It'll reflect the artful cooking the chefs create in Italy, and the heart they put into each meal. Not to mention, the flavors will be otherworldly for both you and your SO.

Right as the sun's about to set, make it a point to light a bunch of soy candles to set the mood. Place them around your patio, balcony, or deck, in spots where they're not only safe but also encourage you and your SO to "travel." Have conversations while enjoying the sweet aromas, and even share a dance next to one of these candles that's situated near your speaker.

Enjoying your dinner on a high-rise table will make you feel like you're far from home. But, if that high-rise table has an adorable tablecloth with lemons on it, then you'll easily be able to picture yourself on the Italian coastline, savoring a meal and listening to the chatter of tourists.

No Italian-inspired dinner would be complete without a tasty dessert like tiramisu or gelato. Tracking down some fresh and fruity gelato is probably easier, though, so add that item to the pre-date night checklist along with buying two beautiful ceramic bowls.

Escape to the Amalfi Coast right in your cozy backyard by listening to the waves via this sound machine. Kick back on a blanket under the stars with your SO and close your eyes. If you let your mind rest enough, you can imagine you two on an expansive beach with lounge chairs and umbrellas spread out. You'll come back to reality feeling like you just went on a luxe, Italian vacay.