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12 quintessential date-night restaurants in New York City

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von Tanay Warerkar and Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner
Aktualisiert 12. Juli 2024

New York City is the place to fall—and stay—in love. And its most romantic restaurants play a major role in that process. A natural wine and pizza bar is perfect for early-in-the-game dates. For cozy evenings, check out an acclaimed Sichuan spot with booths galore. And few places are as proposal-worthy as the elegant townhouse interiors of an upscale Greenwich Village landmark.

This guide pairs NYC restaurants with romantic occasions from first dates all the way to milestone anniversaries. These are NYC’s 12 best date-night restaurants.

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4.7
4.7 (178)
31 bis 50 USD
Weinbar
Lower East Side
Über das Restaurant

This drinks-forward, New American spot on the Lower East Side is for impressing a first date with cocktails, rare natural wines, and excellent snacky plates. If you’re not at full meal-status yet, go for bubbly and dessert. Or show up on the earlier side to test drive the sparks with crispy, uni-topped pommes darphin, best paired with Wildair’s spritz. If the vibe is right, splurge on the shareable American wagyu, arguably one of the city’s best under-the-radar steaks.


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4.6
4.6 (13)
Bis zu 30 USD
Cocktailbar
East Village
Über das Restaurant

What’s a better conversation starter than an 1835 speakeasy that’s hosted Madonna, Al Capone, and Frank Sinatra, to name just a few? Not to mention liquid courage in the form of Singapore slings, mai tais, negronis, and other classic cocktails all made at a charming, circular bar in the center. Keep the night going by pairing your drinks with inventive snacks like kielbasa and kimchi tacos or the meaty and cheesy Cubano doughnut.


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4.8
4.8 (10)
Bis zu 30 USD
Weinbar
Bedford / Stuyvesant
Über das Restaurant

Bar Birba is where you go for a date night that shuttles you to a charming Italian seaside cafe with marble-topped tables and menus on mirrors. The Bed-Stuy bar is the newest spot from the natural wine experts at For All Good Things, so you can expect a strong vino game. Choose from a generous selection that spotlights Italian producers and make it a full-on aperitivo date by getting fluffy mini pizzas and snacks like mushroom and pecorino-cheese arancinis.


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4.9
4.9 (1477)
Bis zu 30 USD
Vegan
Williamsburg
Über das Restaurant

Exposed lights, bistro-style tables, and minimalist wall murals—Modern Love is an industrial-chic spot that was made for a budding romance. That’s because the vegan comfort food, like creamy acorn squash curry and cacio e pepe with fried mozzarella, is even better when shared. Pick from a strong wine and beer selection, and strongly consider splitting one of the milkshakes made with cashew olive oil ice cream to cap off a special second date.


Top-Bewertung
OpenTable DinerVIP
Besucht am 16. Apr. 2017
Amazing ❤️😻
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3.4
3.4 (429)
31 bis 50 USD
Sushi
East Village
Über das Restaurant

Establishing a regular romantic ritual—aka a recurring date night—is easy at this sushi hotspot. The 15-course omakase at Moko is fueled with fresh-from-Japan seafood. Your nigiri and miso soup feast ends with a scoop of housemade strawberry ice cream, leaving you pleasantly full (but not stuffed), and ready to come back.


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4.5
4.5 (24)
Bis zu 30 USD
Chinesisch
Long Island City
Über das Restaurant

Don’t let the unassuming exterior fool you; just past Hupo’s door is a stylish, cozy restaurant full of Chinese lantern-style lights and the irresistible scent of spicy Sichuan food. You and your date can easily be satisfied with staples like Chungking chicken, mapo tofu, and double-cooked pork, but for a more intimate experience, go all out with the choose-your-own-adventure-style mala dry hot pot.


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4.7
4.7 (21)
31 bis 50 USD
Mediterran
Williamsburg
Über das Restaurant

Mesiba means “party” in Hebrew, which explains why you want to bring a crew here. The plant-filled ceiling and undulating purple banquettes are mesmerizing, and so is the massive Levantine menu. Rip and dip Moroccan bread in creamy hot sauce, break off bites of tender lamb with Yemeni pancakes, and wash it all down with a Turkish coffee-infused old fashioned. Keep the party going with arak service—Mesiba pours out six kinds of the popular anise liqueur.


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4.8
4.8 (4522)
51 USD und darüber
Koreanisch
Midtown West
Über das Restaurant

You’ll find both a special-occasion meal and stunning NYC views at this 39th-floor Korean barbecue spot. Request a seat by the window to make Gaonnuri’s five-course tasting menu even more fun. Servers prepare prime and wagyu ribeye on the tabletop grills; level things up by adding an order of decadent lobster-and-kimchi fried rice to your meal. Cocktails, fine wines, and soju provide plenty of fuel for celebratory toasts.


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OpenTable Diner
Besucht am 31. März 2024
Großartiges Erlebnis. Wir hatten (rechtzeitig) vorher einen Fensterplatz mit obligatorischem Tasting Course Menü reserviert. Das Ambiente, das vorzügliche Essen welches auch für unerfahrene "Koreaesser" wirklich gut ist und der tolle Service machen das Paket komplett. Es wird von den freundlichen Bedienungen am Tisch gegrillt. Man lässt sich von vorne bis hinten bedienen. Uns hatten Tens und Tan einen perfekten Abend bereitet. Wir waren zu Dritt, Eltern und 13 jährige Tochter, welche auch sehr beeindruckt war. Teuer war es schon, aber wir hatten das mit eingeplant. Uns war es das Erlebnis zum Abschluss von New York wert. Klare Empfehlung. Hinweis: Das Gaonnuri (39. Stock im Nomad Tower)hat einen separaten Eingang von der 32. Straße direkt vom Broadway kommend.
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4.6
4.6 (249)
Bis zu 30 USD
Italienisch
Morris Park
Über das Restaurant

White tablecloths, framed photos of Italian movie stars, and top-notch service all promise an elegant date night at this Bronx legend. The fall-off-the-bone tender chicken scarpariello is a must-order, as are the more than dozen housemade pastas like cavatelli with broccoli rabe and sausage. They’re best when devoured with Enzo’s extensive lineup of Italian wines for a next-level night out worthy of a big anniversary.


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4.6
4.6 (6744)
51 USD und darüber
Modern Französisch-Amerikanisch
Greenwich Village
Über das Restaurant

With a charming name from a historical poem, One if by Land, Two if by Sea is for milestone moments—so it’s no surprise that wedding proposals happen here all the time. The restaurant takes up a historic carriage house on a pretty West Village street, and it’s tough to top the all-out romantic vibes at this special-occasion star. Fittingly, the three- and seven-course tasting menus channel a swanky wedding menu with choices like beef Wellington, seared foie gras, and chocolate soufflé.


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OpenTable Diner
Besucht am 26. Dez. 2021
Christmas dinner
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4.9
4.9 (9207)
51 USD und darüber
Amerikanisch
DUMBO
Über das Restaurant

Few places can top the proposal-ready views that DUMBO’s River Cafe boasts—after all, it overlooks the Brooklyn Bridge and the Manhattan skyline. The romantic feels start at the garden entrance, illuminated by twinkling lights. Once inside, fresh flowers and live piano music scream “special occasion.” It’s all amplified by an ultra-fancy menu of ricotta-stuffed rabbit loin or duck breast with roasted pearl onions. Take your date up a notch by adding caviar service to the mix.


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Gerald
Besucht am 27. Okt. 2024
Danke für den wirklich schönen Abend! Zudem hat auch und besonders die New York Kulisse und das wunderbare Wetter beigetragen
Ein Foto von Journey
4.1
4.1 (23)
51 USD und darüber
Amerikanisch
NoMad
Über das Restaurant

The mood lighting, comfy leather couches, and globally influenced food are almost secondary at Journey—the star attractions are the four different immersive dining experiences, making for an unforgettable date night. Whether it’s augmented reality on tables, projections of far-off cities on the walls, or 3-D models of famous buildings from around the world, a meal at Journey will keep you guessing, giving you a romantic evening that’s one for the books.


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