The Immigrant is one of The 15 Best Romantic Places in the East Village, New York.

1. The Immigrant

8.6
341 E 9th St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Wine Bar · East Village · 118 tips and reviews

Judith C.Judith Clegg: Great intimate bar. Good selection of great wines including my favorite sancerre and proper old skool champagne glasses

Zayed K.Zayed Khan: Very friendly and helpful service. And a great intimate, chill spot for small gatherings.

Chloe H.Chloe Hill: Romantic yet chill hangout for wines, craft brews, artisanal cheeses and charcuterie plates. 

Death & Co. is one of The 15 Best Romantic Places in the East Village, New York.

2. Death & Co.

8.8
433 E 6th St (btwn 1st Ave & Ave A), New York, NY
Speakeasy · East Village · 394 tips and reviews

Men's Health MagMen's Health Mag: Heaven: sitting in a darkened, romantic bar that looks pre-Prohibition, sipping smart concoctions made by smart barkeeps, making this place heaven on earth.

Linda H.Linda Harrison: Love it!! Great vibe, and super romantic, the whole place is lit by candle light. Albeit expensive, but great cocktails.

EM H.EM H.: Love the dark, intimate atmosphere which compliment their cocktails

Secchu Yokota is one of The 15 Best Romantic Places in the East Village, New York.

3. Secchu Yokota

9.2
199 E 3rd St (at Ave B), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Alphabet City · 13 tips and reviews

Annie L.Annie Lin: Best anniversary dinner ever. Very intimate and exquisite dining experience transporting you to Japan. Secchu Yokota is true to their 5 star ratings online and on Facebook.

Alyssa B.Alyssa B.: Delicious tempura omakase! The food, intimate atmosphere (just 6 seatings) and the amazing staff make it an amazing unforgettable experience.

Ranu R.Ranu Rajkarnikar: This place is pure magic. Lovely friendly staff, incredible tempura omakase and delicious sake. We loved talking to Dime, Nicholas and Chef Yokota. Such a nice add to the neighborhood and so tasty.

Lovers of Today is one of The 15 Best Romantic Places in the East Village, New York.

4. Lovers of Today

8.4
132 1/2 E 7th St (near Ave A), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Alphabet City · 116 tips and reviews

Chet M.Chet Mancini: Cozy and intimate. The cocktails rival the other great cocktail bars of the city. Snag a booth for your group.

Candice D.Candice DSouza: Love this little speakeasy bar, that you can easily walk by and not know its existence. Dark, candlelit, small and intimate. I seem to always get seat here.

LaDawn P.LaDawn Penigar-Mitchell: Sexy and dark atmosphere with excellent cocktails! Perfect for an intimate date night or happy hour (until 8 pm on weekdays) with girlfriends.

Tuome is one of The 15 Best Romantic Places in the East Village, New York.

5. Tuome

8.9
536 E 5th St (btwn Avenue A & B), New York, NY
Asian Restaurant · Alphabet City · 101 tips and reviews

SujySujy: papaya muse reminded me of Vietnam, oxtail spring rolls of Indian flavors, and their chicken was spot on like I was in china. Yummy! Service was great, atmosphere was laid back yet intimate.

Andrew L.Andrew Litvak: Try the deviled eggs as a starter, and go the skate for an entree. Flavorful food, and a cosy intimate vibe. Great for dates.

Brian S.Brian Strauss: American good with Asian and European roots with a decidedly French wine list. Outstanding inventive food, enthusiastic service. Amazing to find a Michelin star in Alphabet City — get the Pig Out!

Lavagna is one of The 15 Best Romantic Places in the East Village, New York.

6. Lavagna

8.8
545 E 5th St (btwn Avenue A & Avenue B), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Alphabet City · 78 tips and reviews

Mariam M.Mariam Muzaffar: Delicious and intimate setting. The pizza from the wood burning oven is delicious! (Everything was!) great service

Iaroslava G.Iaroslava Grynko: Very romantic, the food was ok.

Desiree B.Desiree Barreras: Best italian restaurant in alphabet city. The owner is super nice, waiters know what they're talking about, and the pappardelle with braised rabbit is to die for.

Avant Garden is one of The 15 Best Romantic Places in the East Village, New York.

7. Avant Garden

8.6
130 E 7th St (btwn Avenue A & 1st Ave), New York, NY
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · East Village · 62 tips and reviews

Peter B.Peter Boyce: Vegan, romantic, eggplant, avocado, mushrooms, great staff. Stellar all-around.

ᴡ Y.ᴡ Young: Love this little place. The plates are like tapas portion so make sure to share an extra plate with your friends. The kitchen is completely open and you can see how they make everything in front you.

Christine Y.Christine Y.: Such an amazing vegan restaurant. We sat right in front of the chef and loved his energy. Of course, the food was amazing! Get the kale panzanella salad for sure.

ChikaLicious Dessert Bar is one of The 15 Best Romantic Places in the East Village, New York.

8. ChikaLicious Dessert Bar

8.4
203 E 10th St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Dessert Shop · East Village · 252 tips and reviews

Miko M.Miko Mercer: Romantic and sophisticated dessert tasting place. Everything is wonderful, but the cheesecake is especially

MazdaMazda: This intimate, 20-seat eatery is built around an open kitchen where the chefs and sommelier work and serve customers directly.

FreshNYC p.FreshNYC p}-:{>: One of the best places to get an ingeniously realized chocolate dessert. This is a very small and intimate eatery that seats just 20 people at a time. Read more.

Hearth is one of The 15 Best Romantic Places in the East Village, New York.

9. Hearth

8.6
403 E 12th St (at 1st Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · East Village · 208 tips and reviews

Anna K.Anna Khan: Get table in back. Warm and romantic. Burratta and veal meatballs are great. Gnochhi is to die for. Post long day meal.

Jason G.Jason Gelman: SO good. Theres a reason Gnocchi is in every tip - get it. The Lamb is prepared 3 ways and is fantastic. Great romantic intimate setting for a special occassion.

KEKE: The gnocchi is to die for, broth, rigatoni were great. Try the pear salad and the garlic bread apps! Pass on the Japanese sweet potato salad, octopus. If you have room for dessert - chocolate pudding!

Benemon is one of The 15 Best Romantic Places in the East Village, New York.

10. Benemon

8.0
108 E 4th St (btwn 1st Ave & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · East Village · 22 tips and reviews

Satyajith B.Satyajith Bhat: Cozy, trendy, small plates, veggie curry rice, intimate, less noise, nice staff

Ben M.Ben Mackey: Fantastic new Japanese don buri restaurant in the East Village. An excellent menu of share plates, rice bowls and curries. Beautiful interior and perfect for dates.

Ella .Ella 🤓: The Tsukimi Tori Don is absolutly amazing!

Cha-An Teahouse 茶菴 is one of The 15 Best Romantic Places in the East Village, New York.

11. Cha-An Teahouse 茶菴

8.8
230 E 9th St Fl 2 (btwn 2nd Ave & Stuyvesant St), New York, NY
Tea Room · East Village · 197 tips and reviews

Tiffany C.Tiffany Chung: Come hungry, the 3-course Chef's Dessert set will definitely fill you up, and 2nd course matches very well with whatever tea you choose to drink for the sitting. Romantic atmosphere.

Lori L.Lori Luo: A cash-only tea house situated just outside of Saint Mark's, Cha-An has a dizzying list of teas, desserts, and bites. It's a solid choice for a date or an intimate conversation.

Celine G.Celine Galliano: Great selection of teas, amazing Mochi matcha. Great intimate space

Sake Bar Decibel is one of The 15 Best Romantic Places in the East Village, New York.

12. Sake Bar Decibel

9.1
240 E 9th St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Sake Bar · East Village · 256 tips and reviews

Showtime NetworkShowtime Network: Underground sake bar and Japanese tapas (izakaya). Dark and intimate. Love this place. Claire and my first date. -Francine, The Real L Word

AlberuAlberu: Romantic hipsters delight.

Meg L.Meg Lewis: Cozy little romantic dive. The Plum Wine (warm or cold) is delicious!

The Belfry is one of The 15 Best Romantic Places in the East Village, New York.

13. The Belfry

8.5
222 E 14th St (btwn 2nd Ave & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Bar · East Village · 164 tips and reviews

Jason W.Jason Weldon: Discovered this place during hurricane Sandy last year. Open with candlelight and had a live band that week playing an acoustic set that had all the diehards coming in for a beer and a dance

Nate B.Nate Beatty: Somehow upscale, local, hipster, laid back, authentic, friendly, romantic, and fun all at the same time.

Chute L.Chute Lisa: Fun relaxed atmosphere with an upscale vibe. Yummy drinks and order a pickleback! It's the signature drink, or should I say shot, at the bar and its delicious

Supper is one of The 15 Best Romantic Places in the East Village, New York.

14. Supper

8.4
156 E 2nd St (btwn Ave A & B), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Alphabet City · 278 tips and reviews

Leisha M.Leisha Magsisi: Great food & wine! Amazing spot for a group or a small romantic meal. Always get the lemon spaghetti! Tasty burrata too! Just a reminder that it's Cash Only.

Danielle P.Danielle Purslow: My favorite restaurant in NYC. Must try: spaghetti a limone, salsa cruda, black salt Caesar and kale panzanella.

The Local East VillageThe Local East Village: Rachel Dratch of SNL says, "Supper is my favorite East Village place, maybe my favorite New York restaurant. They have these really cool party rooms that are hidden." Read more.

Raku is one of The 15 Best Romantic Places in the East Village, New York.

15. Raku

8.9
342 E 6th St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Udon Restaurant · East Village · 119 tips and reviews

AdrienAdrien: Very intimate and aesthetic place. Go for 'niku udon'—their signature dish with beef short ribs in a two-favored broth

Rubén G.Rubén García: Tiny spot serving what is likely the best udon in NYC. There will be a wait, but it will be worth it. For sure get the Niku (short rib and tripe udon), the flavors are insane!

Emily W.Emily Wilson: Definitely get an order of the fried chicken to start, then go for any of the udon bowls.