He knows a thing or two about romance! George Clooney continues to delight fiancée Amal Alamuddin with candlelit dinner in Venice

They reunited in the UK earlier in the week after a brief period which saw them on either side of the pond.
And keeping the romance alive George Clooney whisked Amal Alamuddin off to Venice for a few days - a city popular with newly engaged couples from all walks of life.
The loved-up couple were spotted enjoying a slap-up meal at Da Ivo, lit by candelight as the Hollywood hunk continued to pull out all the stops to ensure a fun-filled engagement for his highly-intelligent lady.

Dinner date: George Clooney and Amal Almauddin were seen having dinner together in Venice earlier this week

Romantic: The couple enjoying a meal by candlelight, enjoying the elegant setting

Lawyer Amal could be seen dressed down in a white T-shirt with her hair falling down back, while beside her husband-to-be wore a black hooded jumper.
The restaurant, Da Ivo, is a popular restaurant for stars when they visit the Italian city, due to it’s menu and intimate atmosphere.
It is found just a short walk from St Mark’s Square and over the years the likes of Natalie Portman, Madonna, Anne Hathway and many more have sampled the menu which includes ‘classic’ Tuscan-Venetian specialties, including a popular steak fiorentina.

Checking out the wine list: George looked deep in thought, perhaps taking his pick from the excellent wine list

Tough choice: The couple spent time looking over the menu at famous restaurant Da Ivo

Look of love: George could be seen gazing his wife-to-be while they enjoyed a bite to eat

The venue is also known for its wine list and according to reports the couple were seen drinking from the list as they ate.

Their trip comes amid reports that they are busy making wedding plans. It's thought they are planning on walking down the aisle in September – the one year anniversary of when they met.

And it's thought the pair have their heart set on Highclere Castle -  the home of TV’s Downton Abbey, after visiting it earlier in the week.

George jetted into London last week to treat the busy career women to a surprise minibreak in the English countryside to visit the set of Amal's favourite TV show.

All about the romance: George has been pulling out all the stops with Amal since they got together

Casual: The couple looked very at ease in each others company during their stay in the Italian city

‘George became close friends with Hugh Bonneville, who plays Lord Robert Crawley, when they did Monuments Men together last year,’ says a source.

‘And they really hit it off. He contacted Hugh and asked him to arrange a private tour of the castle. Amal was blown away.

‘When he saw his bride-to-be’s reaction to the spectacular Victorian castle, set on 1,000 acres of parkland, he began making some discrete inquires about having their wedding performed there.

And he was told they would be most happy to accommodate them!’

Royal wedding: Last week George took Amal Alamuddin to Highclere Castle - the home of Downton Abbey

Highclere would also be a perfect place for George and Amal to tie the knot because of its close proximity to London and the fact it’s only 50 miles away from Heathrow Airport.

And while many of Amal’s family members live in Dubai, and Lebanon, her mother lives in London. 

‘Amal grew up in London, and attended school in Buckinghamshire,’ says another source. ‘And she went to University at Oxford.

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Spectacular: George loves the idea of marrying at the castle, because it's a glamorous place he could secure, says a source

Channeling Lady Mary: When George saw his bride-to-be's reaction to the spectacular Victorian castle, set on 1,000 acres of parkland, he began making some discrete inquires about having their wedding there. Lade Mary Crawley descended the grand oak staircase to wed Matthew on the series

She currently works in London so she has many close British friends. Her mother Baria has also been living in London for years – since the 1980s – and is the respected editor of a London – based Arab newspaper.

Her father, Ramzi returned to Lebanon in the early 1990s, but he often visits London and can easily travel there.

‘There is still a lot to be decided in addition to wedding details, like where the couple will live,’ says the source. ‘And Amal would like for George to sell his Studio City house because it’s such a ‘guy place,’ and find somewhere more suitable to them start their life together. 

Bond: George became close friends with Hugh Bonneville, who plays Lord Robert Crawley on the PBS drama, when they did Monuments Men together last year. Bonneville arranged for the private tour

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