The perfect spot for a date or a special occasion is not so easy to come by. Yet when it's right, it's really right. Cozy, intimate, and candlelit, these 20 places in New York City exude romance.
42 Grove St (btwn Bedford & Bleecker St), New York, NY
Restaurante francés · West Village · 533 tips y reseñas
Annie Tolochinski: Perfect date spot, romantic, small plates, great wine selection and really good service. Small garden outside and such great character inside.
35 E 18th St (btwn Broadway & Park Ave S), New York, NY
Restaurante de nueva cocina americana · Flatiron District · 722 tips y reseñas
Yera Ha: The hype is so so real. Don't miss the crab toast and if you're looking for flavor, get the raviolo filled with farm egg and ricotta over pork.
Bar clandestino · Union Square · 336 tips y reseñas
Nicole: Ring the bell, get seated in plush couches. Pull chain on wall to order, classy ladies come get your order then bring the drinks from an unseen back bar. Great music/atmosphere. Fantastic date spot.
8 Stuyvesant St (at E 9th St & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Bar clandestino · East Village · 493 tips y reseñas
Gaia Bennett: NY has made me love speakeasies. Speakeasies have made me truly appreciate great cocktails. Absolutely delicious cocktails are certainly found here. Highly recommended; if you can find the door..
Bar clandestino · West Village · 336 tips y reseñas
Hailey Heewoo Kim: love the vibe here - it's unique and romantic. the live jazz music is a huge plus and the drinks are great (tell the bartender the kind of drink you like and trust him/her with it!)
42 E 20th St (btwn Broadway & Park Ave), New York, NY
Restaurante americano · Flatiron District · 447 tips y reseñas
Katsu Goto: Drinks, appetizer, entrees, deserts, services, interior and music. Everything is so perfect. Love the coffee selection of Blue Bottle for espresso and Irving Farm for French press.
21 Bedford St (btwn Downing St and 6th Ave), New York, NY
Restaurante italiano · West Village · 241 tips y reseñas
Ray Lin: Neatly tucked away on a quaint but gorgeous West Village block, this fantastic Italian spot is a perfect choice for an intimate date. Order tapas style and share a couple pastas and apps. Molto Buono!
Bar de cócteles · Union Square · 245 tips y reseñas
Jessica de Oliveira: You will definitely need a reservation, but the cute and quirky vibe coupled with ecclectic fun cocktails is a must on your speakeasy checklist.
228 W 10th St (btwn Bleecker & Hudson St), New York, NY
Restaurante italiano · West Village · 398 tips y reseñas
Rewan Parti: Excellent food and service. Order the day boat scallops and roasted mushroom for appetizers. The linguine Nero is delectable. Perfect date spot! Get the corner table near the kitchen.
298 Bedford Ave (btwn S 1st & Grand St), Brooklyn, NY
Marisquería · Williamsburg · 447 tips y reseñas
Noah Weiss: The best cocktails in Brooklyn. Amazing vibe for a date. $1 oyster happy hour. Get the absinthe colada or the Maison Jungle Bird with blackstrap rum. Or, just do a bartender's choice -- always great.
Restaurante americano · NoMad · 392 tips y reseñas
Charlottes: What a treat on a cold winters night. Such a rich, warm, sumptuous space and the food, omg the food - oh and the cocktails, wine pairing, and impeccable service. Utterly memorable. Worth every cent.
26 Bond St (btwn Bowery & Lafayette St), New York, NY
Café · NoHo · 396 tips y reseñas
Amy Chen: The atmosphere was lovely. Everything on the menu looked pretty unique. I got the steak and roasted grape arugula salad. It was sweet, savory and just all around delicious. A fantastic date location.