Ryan Seacrest...eating Crow

Ryan Seacrest and Cheryl Crow were seen having a "private, romantic" dinner together at II Sole in LA in late September. Where is the witness that says, "They were cuddling and holding hands, they were so into each other?"

Anyway....a pal of Ryan's told In Touch, "Ryan would love to have a girlfriend. He's always been attracted to Sheryl." Word is Crow's recent romance with a Hollywood producer has fizzled and "she's free to date whoever she wants."

Reps for both would not comment