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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
French Restaurant · West Village · 534 tips and reviews
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
New American Restaurant · Flatiron District · 721 tips and reviews
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.
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
Speakeasy · East Village · 491 tips and reviews
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..
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
American Restaurant · Flatiron District · 446 tips and reviews
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
Italian Restaurant · West Village · 239 tips and reviews
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!
Cocktail Bar · Union Square · 244 tips and reviews
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
Italian Restaurant · West Village · 397 tips and reviews
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
Seafood Restaurant · Williamsburg · 447 tips and reviews
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.
American Restaurant · NoMad · 391 tips and reviews
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 and reviews
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.