The Raines Law Room is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Dates in New York City.

1. The Raines Law Room

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

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.

Lauren D.Lauren D: Nice joint! Cosy, romantic setting with wide array of great drinks. And omg the wallpaper in the bathroom!

Cotenna is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Dates in New York City.

2. Cotenna

9.1
21 Bedford St (btwn Downing St and 6th Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Village · 241 tips and reviews

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.

Joshua B.Joshua Boggs: Excellent prices. Perfect date spot. Love the ambience!

Palma is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Dates in New York City.

3. Palma

8.9
28 Cornelia St (btwn Bleecker St & W 4th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Village · 132 tips and reviews

Jess M.Jess Meow: beautiful back garden with a retractable glass roof. great for a date spot.

Zeba S.Zeba Siddiqi: Perfect date spot! Do have the Mushroom truffle fettuccine , spinach ravioli & tiramisu

aanwaraanwar: Very good date spot! Great food and service!

Dear Irving is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Dates in New York City.

4. 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.

Valentin G.Valentin Guerin: Hidden, nice, quiet, great cocktails, perfect dating spot!

Bar Goto is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Dates in New York City.

5. Bar Goto

9.0
245 Eldridge St (btwn E Houston St & Stanton St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Lower East Side · 104 tips and reviews

Josephine S.Josephine Son: Amazing new Japanese cocktail bar in LES. Totally sexy vibes and the drinks are amazing. I'm in love with the Far East Side! Great date spot too.

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

Kim P.Kim Pham: Cosy little Japanese bar. The specials are super interesting. Perfect for date night.

Bowery Ballroom is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Dates in New York City.

6. Bowery Ballroom

9.2
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!

Buvette is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Dates in New York City.

7. Buvette

9.1
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.

Cristina R.Cristina Ramirez Nieto: Fantastic for date night. Real fench food.

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.

Smalls Jazz Club is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Dates in New York City.

8. Smalls Jazz Club

9.2
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.

Alex H.Alex Hennessey: Maybe my favorite place in the city? Great, intimate space. Mirrors strategically placed so you can really see how the pianist and drummer play. Performers are incredible and magnetic.

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

La Compagnie des Vins Surnaturels is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Dates in New York City.

9. La Compagnie des Vins Surnaturels

9.3
249 Centre St (at Broome St), New York, NY
Wine Bar · SoHo · 88 tips and reviews

Jastine K.Jastine Kho: Great date spot; very romantic ambience. The food was amazing too!

E. T.E. T.: Wonder date spot, amazing wine list and incredible staff

CarlyCarly: GREAT date spot! Amazing ambiance. When you think of a wine bar.. you think of this place.

L'Artusi is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Dates in New York City.

10. L'Artusi

9.3
228 W 10th St (btwn Bleecker & Hudson St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Village · 398 tips and reviews

CollegeFashionistaCollegeFashionista: L'Artusi is the perfect place for a date night with that special someone. Share a few gourmet plates and enjoy a glass from their extensive wine list. It will be a romantic evening to remember!

Lindsay C.Lindsay C: Cozy date spot with delicious food. Hard to get a table. Definitely make a reservation in advance! Try the bone marrow, tagliatelle pasta and chicken (main course).

Rewan P.Rewan Parti: Excellent food and service. Order the day boat scallops and roasted mushroom for appetizers. The linguine Nero is delectable. Perfect date spot! Get the corner table near the kitchen.

Il Buco is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Dates in New York City.

11. 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!

High Line is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Dates in New York City.

12. High Line

9.5
btwn Gansevoort & W 34th St (btwn 10th & 12th Ave), New York, NY
Park · Chelsea · 1499 tips and reviews

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.

JessicaJessica: Best walk in NYC. No cars, no traffic, and great views! Romantic dates, family friendly activity, even solo exercise... whatever the occasion, it fits!!! Definitely a must visit.

Kathleen V.Kathleen Vargas: Love the view and how peaceful it gets at night. It's great for long talks or perfect for a date night!

Aire Ancient Baths is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Dates in New York City.

13. Aire Ancient Baths

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

Simply R.Simply Rubia: Perfect place for a special birthday or a sexy date night

Maureen S.Maureen Sheen: Perfect for date night

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.

Joe's Pub is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Dates in New York City.

14. 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.

Pisticci Ristorante is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Dates in New York City.

15. Pisticci Ristorante

9.1
125 La Salle St (at Broadway), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Harlem · 146 tips and reviews

Claire S.Claire S.: Great date place. Order the spaghetti bowl for two!

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: This hidden gem in Harlem has an intimate atmosphere, perfect for a date night. We recommend the fig salad and the lamb ragout.

Melissa V.Melissa Vargas: Cutest place in Harlem! Very cozy great date spot.