The first series was filmed at Le Vieux Castillon in Castillon-du-Gard offering idyllic settings with a variety of activities for the successful second daters, and added sommelier Xavier Chapelou to Fred Sirieixs team. The second series was filmed at Aquapetra Resort & Spa in Campania near Naples, Italy.

What restaurant in Manchester is First Dates filmed?

Tucked away in Manchesters Spinningfields district, The Refinery has officially taken the reins from Londons Paternoster Chop House – and the series has been well received by Northerners already, who are finally getting a shot at love at the hands of Fred and his team thanks to its new location.