1. St. Mazie
9.1
345 Grand St (btwn Marcy Ave & Havemeyer St), Brooklyn, NY
Cocktail Bar · Williamsburg · 150 tips and reviews
Ebee D: Great cocktails. Live guitarists and solo flamenco dancers some nights. Romantic, cozy and everything in Btwn.
Stina P.: the live music, oh the live music. all kinds,but the songs in french with the accordion and cello were my favorite. order a drink by cozy candlelight and relax with friends.
Peter Wu: My favorite cocktail bar to kick back and chill at. Amazing cocktails and live music, in an intimate, gorgeous space.
2. Locanda Vini & Olii
9.0
129 Gates Ave (at Cambridge Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Italian Restaurant · Clinton Hill · 113 tips and reviews
Michaël Jarjour: delicious and authentic Italian food, amazing staff, intimate athmosphere. all thumbs up!
Joanna Flamm: Really lovely, perfect for a romantic date. Order the quartino of prosecco--it comes in a ceramic jug. One salad, one pasta, one entree, and a cheese plate was the perfect amount of food for two.
Erika Renae: Romantic and delicious Tuscan fare. Try a flight of Amari.
4. Rucola
9.2
190 Dean St (at Bond St), Brooklyn, NY
Italian Restaurant · Boerum Hill · 232 tips and reviews
Francisco Tezen: Good food and a great farmhouse-style, intimate environment. Standouts for me have consistently been the vegetable sides - get the Brussels sprouts. Trust me.
Michele K: my new favorite restaurant. intimate, rustic, and delicious. don't miss the roasted carrots over beluga lentils with goat cheese and dill, and the chocolate pudding with sea salt and olive oil.
Linda Chow: Romantic, cozy gem of a restaurant. Good for dates! I came for dinner once and got the whole roasted trout – it was so delicious! The brunch food is great as well. Can get crowded, however!
5. The River Café
8.8
1 Water St (at Brooklyn Bridge), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · DUMBO · 164 tips and reviews
The Corcoran Group: Dine while taking in the most stunning views of Manhattan. Enjoy a romantic six-course prix fixe dinner – try the Foie Gras, Oysters, Sirloin and Rack of Lamb.
M. Silver Associates: Breathtaking view of Manhattan skyline sets the romantic mood. Add delicious food and plenty of ambiance and you've got the perfect spot for a little canoodling. It's well worth a trip to Brooklyn.
M. Silver Associates: A breathtaking view of Manhattan skyline sets the romantic mood. Add delicious food and plenty of ambiance and you've got the perfect spot for a little canoodling. It's well worth a trip to Brooklyn.
6. Pete's Candy Store
8.8
709 Lorimer St (at Richardson St), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Williamsburg · 106 tips and reviews
Nikita Marie: Really lovely and intimate back room for performances, and then there's the fairy tale of a back yard. The bartender is also either very sweet or really bad at math because my tab was $10 short.
Charley Todd: Absolutely love this place, try and come when there is live music, the setting is intimate.
Afi Yellow-Duke: this is a place where you can chill up front with friends over cheap beers, catch a show in an intimate back room, and maybe spot a cast member of Girls. i'm not big on this area, but i'd come back.
10. Weather Up
8.8
589 Vanderbilt Ave (btwn Dean & Bergen St), Brooklyn, NY
Cocktail Bar · Prospect Heights · 159 tips and reviews
Stina P.: Grab a seat the bar. Order a Palma Fizz or La Isla. Enjoy cozy conversation and candle light. This cocktail speakeasy emits a Cheers warmth in the atmosphere of a Brooklyn speakeasy.
Emily Wilson: Really nice, intimate spot to go with your significant other. "East meets west" is yummy.
Lears Fool: Romantic, cozy outdoor patio
11. Petite Crevette
8.6
144 Hicks St. (btw Union & President St), Brooklyn, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Carroll Gardens · 47 tips and reviews
Eric: Very cute, cozy, and romantic place. Not to mention delicious! Cash only.
Rachel Sheppard: Super fun and intimate. The seafood stew was to die for. BYOB!!
Kristen Vasan: Romantic, cozy, BYOB, amazing fresh fish
12. Okonomi
8.7
150 Ainslie St (btwn Leonard & Lorimer St), Brooklyn, NY
Japanese Restaurant · East Williamsburg · 133 tips and reviews
Laurea de Ocampo: Portal to Japan. Peaceful, intimate & delicious.
Jean Tran: Amazing service. Super small and intimate space but very cozy and great vibes. Highly encourage you to listen to their suggestions regarding the dishes! Everything is amazing
Melissa Yu: Come here for brunch. Service is intimate and on point. Their method of prep and plating is 👌🏼get the poached egg to put over your rice.
14. The Four Horsemen
9.0
295 Grand St (btwn Havemeyer & Roebling St), Brooklyn, NY
Wine Bar · Williamsburg · 90 tips and reviews
Laurea de Ocampo: Extensive wine list, well prepared small plates best for sharing, perfect lighting, intimate atmosphere, great for 2 or 4.
Steven Lambiase: good for wine by the glass, if you're not too picky get whatever they have on special and save yourself a few bucks. Romantic atmosphere.
Edwina McGregor: A lovely intimate venue with delicious small plates to share and excellent wines. Pro tip: Get the ribs – they're insanely good!
15. al di là
8.7
248 5th Ave (at Carroll St), Brooklyn, NY
Italian Restaurant · North Slope · 200 tips and reviews
Megan Gilbride: Great! Friendly service, intimate setting. handmade tasty food. Went with my fiance and sister, we shared the Kale salad, smashed beets, black spaghetti with lemon and crab, & special A+
Lea Ceasrine: Came here for my bday w/ my Italian Mom. Perfectly quiet and intimate. We shared an oozy, creamy risotto "of the day" and 2 salads. The risotto was, as we Italians say, bellisima!
Nicole Rovig: Super romantic! Amazing veal and cheese course. @nicolerovig