1. Buvette
9.2
42 Grove St (btwn Bedford & Bleecker St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · West Village · 533 tips and reviews
Premshree Pillai: This is the kind of restaurant you keep returning to. The simple, delicious food, friendly service, warm and cozy space, and attention to detail make this a lovely neighborhood spot.
Layla Khoury-Hanold: Cozy table by front window, tartinettes, beets, cauliflower gratin & selection of cheeses - perfect for intimate date or group of friends.
Bitches Who Brunch: Buvette is a gem of a restaurant, with petite, artfully curated, and well-executed dishes. For quite possibly the most adorable, intimate space for outdoor brunching, check out the back courtyard. Read more.
3. Cotenna
9.1
21 Bedford St (btwn Downing St and 6th Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Village · 241 tips and reviews
Rachel R: Amazing food, great value; a very intimate and cozy date spot. The prosciutto-wrapped warm mozzarella is delicious!
Val J: Small, intimate place with a variety of dishes. Plates are a bit smaller and space is tight, but it's good food.
Eric Morris: Excellent food and wines. Small and intimate but lively space.
4. Dear Irving
9.1
55 Irving Pl (at E 17th St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Union Square · 245 tips and reviews
Eric Tash: Great, swanky, intimate vibe - great for small groups and dates.
Valentin Guerin: Hidden, nice, quiet, great cocktails, perfect dating spot!
Noah Weiss: The owners of Raines Law Room created a new speakeasy twice the size, with reservations, with many French themed rooms. It's still the perfect date spot, but just bright enough to go with friends.
5. Il Buco
9.0
47 Bond St (btwn Lafayette & Bowery), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · NoHo · 149 tips and reviews
citizenM: Charming, cozy and candle lit, it is one of the most romantic restaurants in New York. Read more.
The Corcoran Group: A truly amazing and romantic Italian restaurant - especially if you sit in the wine cellar.
Renaissance Hotels: An amazing Italian grocery store in the front, a romantic trattoria in the back – the porchetta a la Romana and octopus carpaccio are outstanding. For more, follow us on 4sq or at www.renhotels.com. Read more.
6. Palma
8.9
28 Cornelia St (btwn Bleecker St & W 4th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Village · 133 tips and reviews
Lori Luo: A cute, romantic atmosphere makes Palma an ideal date spot. Order the Caulifower appetizer, and any of their excellent pastas, such as the Fettuccine ai Funghi.
Tiffany Chiang: Super cute decor & nice bar. They have 'heated' garden so it's nice and cozy during cold days. Fettucini ai Funghi is great. Panna cotta is thick but great with pear/fruit pairing.
Julia: Super cute in the back and great food!
7. Freemans
8.8
1 Freeman Aly (at Rivington St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Lower East Side · 573 tips and reviews
Jenny McMahon: Nice wine selection, good cocktails. Cozy, hip, upscale atmosphere but unpretentious--a rare find in Manhattan!
Sabrina: This place feels like you've been transformed out of NYC. Super romantic vibe. Sit at one of the two bars for a delicious cocktail and order the artichoke dip. Definitely the cutest alley in NYC.
Meg Lewis: Cozy little romantic spot down a private alley. A great place to feel like you've gotten out of the city! Great cocktails, great food.
8. Gramercy Tavern
9.3
42 E 20th St (btwn Broadway & Park Ave), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Flatiron District · 446 tips and reviews
M. Silver Associates: Great for dinner - for romantic evening out and with friends. Count for a girlfriends' dinner night out as well, because they do have great martini!
Stephanie Mallios: Love the pastry chef - everything is delicious, homey, but not too pretty to eat
Epicurious: Bold, seasonal dishes are the main event at this classic NYC restaurant. Sit in the front room for a fun, casual atmosphere, or get more intimate over the white-linen tablecloths in the back.
9. Hudson Clearwater
9.1
447 Hudson St (at Morton St), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · West Village · 198 tips and reviews
Celena Chan: The pork chop was great. Great for both casual dining and special occasions. Outdoor seating in the back is first come first serve. Take out is available!
Stribling & Associates: Look for the unmarked green door. It leads to an open garden & an adjoining small interior area- intimate, cozy, & warmly lit. Their duck breast is a hit but try the spice rubbed pork - terrific!
Virginie Martin-Onraet: Very cute backyard. Not crowded. Nice waiters/esses. Crab Madame and Brioche French toasts <3
10. Montmartre
158 8th Ave (btw 17th & 18th), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Chelsea · 144 tips and reviews
Zayed Khan: Understated, elegant decor, and superb service make this a good date spot. Hong Kong style French toast is a winner.
Serious Eats: Hit and miss takes on French bistro classics in a hip West Village setting.
Cathy Cervenka: love this cozy, friendly french bistro with killer cocktails! note: the bar is small, so not the best place to meet for drinks with a group.
11. Uva
8.5
1486 2nd Ave (btwn 77th & 78th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Upper East Side · 238 tips and reviews
Jenny Bossel: Dim lighting, romantic atmosphere... Wonderful wine list. Try the red beet fingerling gnocchi in the gorgonzola sauce, it's just divine!!
Meghan Burek: One of the coziest restaurants in NYC. Romantic & quiet atmosphere, delicious Italian food, extensive wine offerings. Outdoor patio in back, summer seating in the front - One of my fav restaurants!
The Corcoran Group: A romantic and intimate setting with an incredible wine list, making it the ultimate date spot. The gnocchi here is to die for! Be sure to also come for brunch and get the Contadina frittata.
12. 2nd Floor on Clinton
67 Clinton St (btwn Stanton & Rivington St), New York, NY
Speakeasy · Lower East Side · 66 tips and reviews
Jaycob Burns: The speakeasy aspect is a little corny, but cozy setup, good music, good drinks, and if you're in the mood you can even grab a book off the shelf to read
Beni Chhun: Great cocktails. Warm, hospitable service. And love the intimate shows for Salon Tuesdays.
Ania Bańczyk: It's a cosy intimate place with a live jazz music and a really good cocktail master. Great spot for dates or to unwind and relax.
13. Upland
9.2
345 Park Ave S (at E 26th St), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Rose Hill · 270 tips and reviews
Daryna: Very trendy. Had an issue with hostess. Waited for an 1,5hr to be seated (instead of promised 45mins) after reminding from my side about our existents the problem has been solved by manager.
Noah Weiss: Perfect date night for two: burrata with trout roe ($18), Estrella pasta with chicken liver and rosemary ($18), and lamb neck with polenta ($35).
kate k: Pappardelle has an awesome crunch that makes it gold. Great vego options. Pastas can be made gluten-free. Upbeat vibe and cosy decor and lighting.
14. Rosemary’s
9.0
18 Greenwich Ave (at W 10th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Village · 385 tips and reviews
Kiki Smith: Cozy atmosphere in a large space. The vegetable options are great.
Karlene Grinberg: Loved the Orata special! Also known as Dorade, this Mediterranean white fish was cooked perfectly and plated atop a lemony chickpea ragu. The atmosphere is superb as well! Great for a date night!
Kiyeon Yoon: Yea, the ambiance is cozy and romantic, but like many of the places in the West Village, it's not quite worth the hype. :( Nice selection of fixed price wines though.
15. Bouley
163 Duane St (Hudson St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Tribeca · 121 tips and reviews
Theresa Tang: Great tasting menu and super cute decor
The Corcoran Group: Looking for a romantic evening? Skip One If By Land, Two If By Sea and head to Bouley. The food is outstanding & the restaurant’s new location & make it the ultimate destination for an intimate dinner
Catherine: Wine pairing was amazing. Atmosphere is great, sweet and cozy. You will love the food and wine here.