1. Shalel Lounge
8.4
65 W 70th St (Columbus Ave), New York, NY
Lounge · Lincoln Square · 75 tips and reviews
Jennifer Williams: Such cool atmosphere! Dark and lit by candlelight. There is also a really cool waterfall in the back. The food is awesome as well. I had the meatballs, fatoush and baba ganoush.
Josette: Descend down the steps and be transported into another world - candlelight, running water, bricks and wrought iron. Saturday slow-roasted lamb special is fabulous. The fettoush salad is huge, good
Gothamist: This Upper West Side date spot embodies the epitome of romance. Rose petals, candlelight and cushions for canoodling spell a winner for twosomes looking to kindle some quality time. Read more.
4. Sofia Wine Bar
8.5
242 E 50th St (Bet 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Wine Bar · Turtle Bay · 93 tips and reviews
Pia: The meatballs and crudo mozz (made in-house) were delish. Our waiters were friendly and personal. The ambiance is cozy and intimate with candlelight and exposed red brick. (4 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more.
Serena: an oasis of candlelight, legitimate wine and solid small plates amidst the wasteland of midtown.
Shana Jordan: One of my favorite places in the city! Well worth the wait! Enjoy the garden in back and make sure to save room for the Mac and cheese!
6. Bea
8.4
403 W 43rd St (at 9th Ave), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 92 tips and reviews
Danica Y: Get the green pasta! So creamy and the shrimp is just right. Very chill vibe with candlelight and they project old movies on the wall. Good choice for date night.
Nadia IssaBella: Adorable place in Hell's Kitchen. They show old movies from a projector on the walls, play oldies and serve up some delicious eats. The tuna tar guac, ricotta and mushroom flatbread are great apps!
Lou Paskalis: Cute neighborhood place that I find myself coming back to every week. Chill vibe, great beer selection and the kitchen has produced nothing but home runs so far, Uncle Tommy's Pie my personal fav.
7. Wine Escape
8.6
405 W 44th St (btwn 9th & 10th), New York, NY
Wine Bar · Hell's Kitchen · 40 tips and reviews
Cecelia Esposito: The Best Wine Bar in Midtown West!! Wine and Cheese by candlelight doesn't get any better than that! Hummus to die for. Amazing people I have met here!
Nikki Samuels Hausman: Fantastic Wine Bar in Hells Kitchen. Humerya, Mira, Alp and the newest member to the bar Rachel are awesome. This place is my home away from home. The food and the wine selection is great!
MtoM: Great escape from the louder sports bars around. Probably the quietest spot for a drink within walking distance of Times Square.
8. Bacaro
8.1
136 Division St (at Ludlow St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Chinatown · 71 tips and reviews
Maria: Order the Gnocchi con funghi, tiramisu and a glass of wine. The candle lit basement is pretty cavelike and awesome.
DailyCandy: For dungeon-style fine dining, head downstairs to a candlelit alcove. Read more.
Dohn Solis: Menu leaves a bit to be desired and they're unwilling to make even the smallest of changes to accomodate anyone.
10. loft 26 salon
7.9
122 West 26th St (6th Ave), New York, NY
Spa · Chelsea · 8 tips and reviews
Gilt City: Guests prepping for special nights out and red-letter days will love that the salon also offers personalized makeup application and soothing skin therapy in private, candlelit rooms.
BuyWithMe NYC: $110 for a half head of highlights ($220 value) or $65 for haircut, wash, style and blow dry ($130 value)! You won't have to worry about a bad hair day after a salon session at this week's BWM deal-> Read more.
Matt Friedlander: Angie = divine. That is all.
11. Bar Ciccio Alimentari
8.8
190 Avenue of the Americas (Spring St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · SoHo · 45 tips and reviews
Niffy Spector: Come for the pasta, stay for the candlelight. Best tiramisu and service in all the land.
Mike Winston: This authentic little subterranean Italian cafe somehow manages to remain off the radar. Don't miss the excellent soups or schiacciata flatbread sandwiches & read all about it on WinstonWanders below. Read more.
Jack Gashi: Awesome bar/resto. Versatile. Can read a book outside and have a Campari, or dinner with a group of 4, or a date at the bar. Hidden but welcoming.
New York Habitat: This upscale restaurant is perfect for a classy, romantic night out. Live piano, candlelit tables, and courteous service. Start with the pretzel bread and get the beef wellington for the main course.
Lori Luo: A dim, intimate ambiance complete with candlelit tables and live piano music make it the epitomic romantic restaurant. While the food falls short in some areas, the Beef Wellington is worth an order.
Kino: This 3 centuries old carriage house provides a high level service with freshly picked roses & a live piano player. Seared Foie Gras, Beef Wellington, Chocolate Soufflé, & Mille Feuille were delicious.
13. Wine:30
7.7
41 E 30th St (btwn Madison & Park Ave S), New York, NY
Wine Bar · NoMad · 119 tips and reviews
Affinia Hotel Collection: The intimate candlelit wine bar is an excellent date spot with special reserve wines, and a well-priced list for connoisseurs.
Compass: The intimate candlelit wine bar is an excellent date spot with special reserve wines, and a well-priced list for connoisseurs.
Lindsey H: Great find! Yummy small plates and entrees and an extensive selection of wines by the glass! Try the back garden for a lively atmosphere or inside for more quiet and intimate.
The Daily Sip: Note to romantics: couples receive free truffles on Sunday nights, when Ayza covers its tables in candlelight and rose petals.
Pradnya W: They have FIVE scented candles lit in the bathroom. FIVE !!!!!!!
ℳ𝒶𝓎♍: Honestly what can go wrong with wine & chocolate! The sangria is fruity but definitely strong. The Chocolate Raspberry Martini & Chocolate Manhattan drinks paired with dark chocolate are just perfect!
15. Cotenna
9.0
21 Bedford St (btwn Downing St and 6th Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Village · 241 tips and reviews
Zach Hamed: Penne Pesto, Calamari, Orechiette, Rigatoni Gamberi paired with Nero D'Avola. Great spot for date night and a quiet candlelit dinner.
Zeba Siddiqi: Cosy, ideal date restaurant. Try the truffle mac & cheese , tortellini with creamy sauce & prosciutto. For desserts Tiramisu is yummilicious!
Noah Weiss: New Italian small plates spot from the Aria team, perfect for a date with the same great value and even more cozy than the original. Burrata, lamb, all the pastas including bucatini, creme brûlée.