George and Amal dine on the terrace of Hotel Tremezzo, Lake Como

She seems to have enjoyed the evening, but he barely cracked a smile. I wonder if he's worried about the effects of the strike on his projects.

Well, if they were eating on the terrace they will definitely be noticed - I'm guessing that's why George has his back to us, and it's a beautiful spot but to be honest they have the same view at home

sorry gang, not a big fan of staged pda.  just another photo op.  

Could be they wanted a quiet dinner away from the kids - or maybe they just wanted to get out of the house for a while. 

Of course they knew their pictures would be in the news the next day. Seems like he tries to make it harder for the paps to get a good shot, but she plays it up for the cameras. Whatever...I'm sure they had a nice dinner.

[size=39]George and Amal Clooney Enjoy a Romantic Dinner on Lake Como — See the Pictures!
The actor and the human rights lawyer had a fancy night out near their famous villa in northern Italy
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Published on July 17, 2023 02:08PM EDT




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George and Amal Clooney had a swoon-worthy Italian date night.

The couple were spotted enjoying a romantic dinner at the Grand Hotel Tremezzo on the shores of Lake Como in Italy.

Amal sported a romantic floor-length white maxi dress with a slit, while George went classic, wearing a gray suit paired with a black button-down.

While Como is a popular summer vacation destination for A-listers, it's a second home for George and Amal, who own a villa on the lakefront. He purchased the idyllic property about 22 years after discovering it on a motorcycle ride across Italy with friend and business partner Rande Gerber.



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He's also become part of the community there. Back in 2021, George was on the ground helping out after some devastating floods hit the region. 

"[George] came straight to the town hall to see what had happened and we took a tour of the damage," local mayor Roberto Pozzi told the U.K. Times. “He was really perturbed and said he wanted to help out.”

He's also hosted many famous friends at his home there over the years. In 2018, Jennifer Aniston stayed at the property while shooting her 2019 comedy Murder Mystery. The actress was seen enjoying dinner and a night’s stay at the Clooneys’ pad.

Other famous faces who have homes of their own in the region include Donatella Versace and George Lucas. And the hotspot has recently hosted Beyonce and JAY-Z, and Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck, who honeymooned on the lake after their Georgia wedding.

 George Clooney and Amal Clooney's Relationship Timeline

The Clooneys first met in 2013 through a mutual friend’s introduction and would go on to tie the knot just a year later in Sicily. While the pair first kept their ceremony private, they soon opened up about the nuptials, even sharing a wedding photobook in PEOPLE. 

“All I know is that it sort of changed everything in terms of what I thought my future – my personal future – was going to be,” George told PEOPLE, reflecting on his marriage. “I've always been an optimist about the world. I wasn't always completely optimistic about how it was going to work out personally for me. But now I am.”

 George and Amal Clooney's Kids: Everything They've Said About Parenting

The pair has since welcomed twins Alexander and Ella, 6. "In marriage, and now with the kids, you give away the selfishness of only looking out for yourself," George told PEOPLE. "It's a wonderful thing. Amal and I talk about it every day. We feel so lucky."
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Amal Clooney looked sensational as she enjoyed a romantic date with dapper husband George in Lake Como on Sunday.
The lawyer, 45, slipped into a chic white gown that boasted ruffle detailing, thigh-high split and hugged every inch of her jaw-dropping figure.
Amal completed the etherial look with a gold clutch and towering heels as she enjoyed quality time with her other half.
Meanwhile George, 62, was as suave as ever in a dark grey suit which he teamed with a matching shirt and shiny dress shoes .
The couple, who own a nearby home, dined on the balcony of the swanky Grand Hotel Tremezzo with their surrounding decorated with lavish white flowers. 
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Date night: Amal Clooney, 45, looked sensational as she enjoyed a romantic date with dapper husband George, 62, in Lake Como on Sunday
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During the dinner the loved up pair shared a kiss with Amal wrapping her arm around the actor. 
The couple, who wed in 2014, share five-year-old twins Alexander and Ella.
Tinder-dry conditions in Europe mean tomorrow the Italian island of Sardinia could challenge the European record high of 48.8C (119.8F) posted in Sicily, Italy in August 2021.
Experts have attributed the high temperatures to a static high-pressure system, called an anti-cyclone, which has trapped hot air blowing over from Africa. 
The UK has avoided the searing heat due to the position of the jet stream, resulting in cooler temperatures and plenty of rain
The outing comes after George threw his support behind the Hollywood actors strike. 
The Oscar winner, 62, issued a statement to Entertainment Tonight saying, 'This is an inflection point in our industry.'
Some 160,000 SAG-AFTRA members stopped work Thursday and headed to the picket lines Friday after negotiators from the union and studios failed to reach agreement on a new contract. 
'Actors and writers in large numbers have lost their ability to make a living,' the Ticket to Paradise star said. 'For our industry to survive that has to change. For actors that journey starts now.'
Writers have been on strike since May 1. 
Screen Actors Guild president Fran Drescher 65, announced the walkout Thursday saying, 'I went in in earnest thinking that we would be able to avert a strike.' 
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Stunning: The lawyer slipped into a chic white gown that boasted ruffle detailing, thigh-high split and hugged every inch of her jaw-dropping figure
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Leggy: The dress teased a hint of long toned legs as she climbed the stairs
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Glam: Amal completed the etherial look with a gold clutch and towering heels as she enjoyed quality time with her other half
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Suave: Meanwhile George was as suave as ever in a dark grey suit which he teamed with a matching shirt and shiny dress shoes 
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Holding hands: The loved up couple arrived at the swanky venue hand-in-hand
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Showstopping: The gorgeous couple turned heads amongst the other diners 
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Lavish: The couple, who own a nearby home, dined on the balcony of the swanky Grand Hotel Tremezzo with their surrounding decorated with lavish white flowers
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Quality time: The couple appeared to be having a wonderful time together 
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Quirky: Alam's clutch featured a quirky structured gold handle 
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Guide: He guided his beloved up the stairs to their table 
Screen Actors Guild president Fran Drescher 65, announced the walkout Thursday saying, 'I went in in earnest thinking that we would be able to avert a strike.'
'The gravity of this move is not lost on me or our negotiating committee or our board members who have voted unanimously to proceed with a strike.'
'It's a very serious thing that impacts thousands if not millions of people all across the country and around the world, the Nanny star said. 
'I cannot believe it, quite frankly, how far apart we are on so many things. How they plead poverty that losing money left and right while giving millions to CEOs. It’s disgusting, shame on them. They stand on the wrong side of history at this moment.' 
Among their demands, the actors are asking for higher wages and protection from technology that could be used to alter their images or performances without their permission or pay. 
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Kiss: During the dinner the loved up pair shared a kiss with Amal wrapping her arm around the actor
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Locks: Amal styled her brunette tresses into loose curls as they tumbles past her shoulders 
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Tell another! George appeared to be keeping the stunner in stitches throughout the evening 
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Gentleman: The Hollywood hunk placed a supportive hand on Amal's back 
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Beaming: The couple beamed following their lavish dinner 
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Home: They later headed home via chauffeur driven car 
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Chinwag: They chatted with the staff before being driven off into the night 
Striking writers are also asking for more pay, protection from AI generated scripts and higher streaming residuals, among other items. 
It is the first time actors and writers have participated in simultaneous strikes since 1960.  
A schedule of picket lines indicated strikers would show up with their signs and bullhorns at the gates of Warner Bros, Amazon Studios, Fox Studios, Paramount Pictures, Netflix, Disney and Sony Studio Friday in Los Angeles.
HBO/MAX, Warner Bros, Paramount, Netflix and NBC Universal were picketed in New York. 
The action meant that productions already underway, including the highly anticipated Deadpool 3 starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, and Wicked with Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, have come to a halt.

I don't think there was anyting staged honestly. This is not the first time in all the years they have been married we have seen them kiss. Also they seem to like eatting outside and they know the paps will get them. They looked like they had a 
good time like always to me.
I don't know if the view would be the same he has trees planted so paps can't get pictures.
I am happy to see them.
I will say me and white at dinner would be a disaster.

I don't think it's staged, either. They always hold hands and he kisses her quite often at dinner. I know they have quite the lovely view at home but maybe the cook was off or they simply wanted some grown up time away from the kids.