La Lanterna di Vittorio is one of The 15 Best Romantic Places in New York City.

1. La Lanterna di Vittorio

8.8
129 Macdougal St (btwn 3rd & 4th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 184 tips and reviews

Joana V.Joana Vargas: My favorite place in NYC foe coffee and desserts, great place for a romantic evening or a date with yourself!

audri n.audri n: The calzone is to die for. Large portions. Romantic spit and the patio is excellent.

Diane J.Diane Jean-Mary: The garden is absolutely beautiful! Great for an intimate dinner

The Raines Law Room is one of The 15 Best Romantic Places in New York City.

2. The Raines Law Room

9.2
48 W 17th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Speakeasy · Union Square · 336 tips and reviews

Search for DeliciousSearch for Delicious: This fun speak-easy has an impressive cocktail selection. Top shelf liquors and fantastic ambiance make this a must try. Quite and intimate atmosphere makes this an excellent choice for date night.

RazorfishRazorfish: A cool, intimate little speakeasy with great cocktails.

Nikhil B.Nikhil Bala: Hands down, one of the very best places in the CIty to take your date out for an intimate evening. Trust me, you won't be disappointed.

Bowery Ballroom is one of The 15 Best Romantic Places in New York City.

3. Bowery Ballroom

9.1
6 Delancey St (at Bowery), New York, NY
Rock Club · Lower East Side · 216 tips and reviews

Joe G.Joe Gruchacz: Great sound and a nice, intimate venue. Read more.

GothamistGothamist: The Bowery Ballroom has been one of the city's premiere rock venues since opening on the Lower East Side in 1997, hosting hip bands by the boatload in its intimate, 550-person space. Read more.

Peter W.Peter Wu: My favorite concert venue in NY. Great acoustics, w/ an intimate feel. They do a great job of booking indie bands that complement the space. Don't forget to check out the balcony!

Smalls Jazz Club is one of The 15 Best Romantic Places in New York City.

4. Smalls Jazz Club

9.1
183 W 10th St (btwn 4th St & 7th Ave S), New York, NY
Jazz and Blues Venue · West Village · 124 tips and reviews

Vic Z.Vic Zaud: Wonderful small (no pun) club that brings an intimate jazz experience. Super unique.

Brian F.Brian Fanelli: The most amazing jazz club in the city with an intimate setting that makes you feel like you're in the band! Can't wait to go back!

Nicole T.Nicole Tipon: Loved the intimate space and being close to the music. Will be going back soon!

Dear Irving is one of The 15 Best Romantic Places in New York City.

5. Dear Irving

9.0
55 Irving Pl (at E 17th St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Union Square · 245 tips and reviews

Elyse E.Elyse Estrada: If you like Raines Law Room you'll love this place. Super cute with themed rooms and romantic nooks to steal away and sip fancy cocktails. Reservations will be needed as more people find out about it.

Eric T.Eric Tash: Great, swanky, intimate vibe - great for small groups and dates.

Kavita B.Kavita Baba: Has a very similar vibe to manhattan cricket club. It's cozy, romantic, and lively all at once. Loved the vice versa for a light summer cocktail. Definitely bring people here to impress.

Cotenna is one of The 15 Best Romantic Places in New York City.

6. Cotenna

9.0
21 Bedford St (btwn Downing St and 6th Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Village · 241 tips and reviews

Rachel R.Rachel R: Amazing food, great value; a very intimate and cozy date spot. The prosciutto-wrapped warm mozzarella is delicious!

Ray L.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!

Zach H.Zach Hamed: Penne Pesto, Calamari, Orechiette, Rigatoni Gamberi paired with Nero D'Avola. Great spot for date night and a quiet candlelit dinner.

Palma is one of The 15 Best Romantic Places in New York City.

7. Palma

8.9
28 Cornelia St (btwn Bleecker St & W 4th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Village · 133 tips and reviews

H W.H W: Romantic atmosphere, delicious food, good service

honeywhatscooking.comhoneywhatscooking.com: Beautiful restaurant. Romantic and charming. Date spot. Spinach Ravioli was amazing. Tiramisu was delicious. The Truffle Mushroom dish was good but needed a bit more salt.

Mike N.Mike Nickerson: Absolutely in love with this spot. Perfect for an intimate date night but not also not overly fancy. Exquisite Mediterranean-style food. Even better ambience and service.

Little Branch is one of The 15 Best Romantic Places in New York City.

8. Little Branch

8.9
20 7th Ave S (at Leroy St), New York, NY
Speakeasy · West Village · 336 tips and reviews

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: a hidden bar in the west village that is great for an intimate rendezvous, date, or small gathering of friends. Love the gin cocktails here.

NY WaterwayNY Waterway: Fun place to go for a subterranean, speakeasy experience. Dim lighting, cozy booths, and live jazz provide for an intimate setting. Great bartenders serving a variety of cocktails. Cash only.

JeffreyJeffrey: Superbly made drinks created by a team from the Milk & Honey family, an intimate setting complete with a piano, and it's underground.

Buvette is one of The 15 Best Romantic Places in New York City.

9. Buvette

9.2
42 Grove St (btwn Bedford & Bleecker St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · West Village · 533 tips and reviews

Layla K.Layla Khoury-Hanold: Cozy table by front window, tartinettes, beets, cauliflower gratin & selection of cheeses - perfect for intimate date or group of friends.

EE: Romantic and Cozy French Bistro. Have a glass of wine and share some delicious small plates. Good for date or catching up with a friend.

Bitches Who BrunchBitches 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.

Il Buco is one of The 15 Best Romantic Places in New York City.

10. Il Buco

9.0
47 Bond St (btwn Lafayette & Bowery), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · NoHo · 149 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: A truly amazing and romantic Italian restaurant - especially if you sit in the wine cellar.

citizenMcitizenM: Charming, cozy and candle lit, it is one of the most romantic restaurants in New York. Read more.

Valentin G.Valentin Guerin: Great Italian restaurant, ask for a table in the wine cellar, so romantic!

Joe's Pub is one of The 15 Best Romantic Places in New York City.

11. Joe's Pub

9.0
425 Lafayette St (btwn Astor Pl & E 4th St), New York, NY
Music Venue · NoHo · 89 tips and reviews

SideTourSideTour: Great date space and intimate performance space. Get here early to snag one of the coveted tables.

Irina B.Irina B: Beautiful and intimate space for performances. Creative cocktails complete the experience.

kinnikinnickkinnikinnick: Wonderful, intimate venue to catch a show.

High Line is one of The 15 Best Romantic Places in New York City.

12. High Line

9.4
btwn Gansevoort & W 34th St (btwn 10th & 12th Ave), New York, NY
Park · Chelsea · 1499 tips and reviews

FatgrlatheartFatgrlatheart: Beautiful place to walk with friends / romantic date spot

S Marks The SpotsS Marks The Spots: An elevated freight rail line converted into an aerial urban park on Manhattan’s West Side. Perfect a morning workout, a lunch break, a romantic stroll or a lazy Sunday walk. Read more.

MonikaMonika: Sunset walk takes your breath away! Romantic stroll with your special one in the evening with beautiful view of NYC skyline. At night you can see exhibitionists in the windows of the Standard Hotel.

Bar Goto is one of The 15 Best Romantic Places in New York City.

13. Bar Goto

9.1
245 Eldridge St (btwn E Houston St & Stanton St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Lower East Side · 104 tips and reviews

Joseph A.Joseph Akbrud: Upscale and intimate izakaya featuring delicious bites and Japanese influenced cocktails.

Lina Y.Lina Yeh: Small, intimate bar with great cocktails and tasty okonomiyaki.

Jen R.Jen Rios: Love! Great for food and drinks. Small and intimate setting not too quiet but still buzzing. Bar and tables are usually full early. The staff is attentive and friendly which is a big plus for me.

Aire Ancient Baths is one of The 15 Best Romantic Places in New York City.

14. Aire Ancient Baths

9.5
88 Franklin St (at Church St), New York, NY
Spa · Tribeca · 131 tips and reviews

Nellie A.Nellie Alimi: The most romantic place in NYC

Noah W.Noah Weiss: Perfect romantic date outing if you get the 2hr baths session ($75/pp). Skip the massage. The salt bath where you float like the Dead Sea is amazing.

EMILY C.EMILY Calhouh: Very nice, romantic and sensational place..So amazed.=)

54 Below is one of The 15 Best Romantic Places in New York City.

15. 54 Below

9.2
254 W 54th St (btwn Broadway & 8th Ave), New York, NY
Performing Arts Venue · Theater District · 45 tips and reviews

Irene L.Irene Levine: Wonderful venue---great acoustics and small intimate feel to the room. Ordinary food, reasonable prices.

Kay B.Kay Burnett: Nice venue for music, good sound system, intimate room.

Norman E.Norman Ellis: Beautiful venue. Very intimate space with great food and strong drinks. Perfect place to see a Cabaret act. Looking forward to returning!