1. Uva
8.5
1486 2nd Ave (btwn 77th & 78th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Upper East Side · 238 tips and reviews
Jenny Bossel: Dim lighting, romantic atmosphere... Wonderful wine list. Try the red beet fingerling gnocchi in the gorgonzola sauce, it's just divine!!
Meghan Burek: One of the coziest restaurants in NYC. Romantic & quiet atmosphere, delicious Italian food, extensive wine offerings. Outdoor patio in back, summer seating in the front - One of my fav restaurants!
dawn.in.newyork: Very cozy and romantic atmosphere. Gnocchi was as really delicious as its famous reputation, and the scampi was amazingly fresh and tasty.
2. JoJo
8.4
160 E 64th St (btwn Lexington & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Upper East Side · 61 tips and reviews
Dhisty: A nice gem fr jean-georges restaurant group!Great food, drinks, desserts, good for intimate dinner n a small group (4-5).No need to get prix fix, full price is very reasonable! Highly Recommended
Amrisa Bhagwandin: Such a cute, romantic setting. Awesome decor, food, and mimosas!
Edith C.: This was my third visit so I highly recommend the butterscotch pudding. Also I find the lower level cozy and romantic.
4. Sfoglia
8.1
1402 Lexington Ave (at E 92nd St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Carnegie Hill · 56 tips and reviews
New York Habitat: This rustic Italian restaurant is perfect for an intimate evening. Ask the staff for wine suggestions to accompany your meal.
Village Voice: The lovely intimate atmosphere (they work with a 10 person dining area) make it advisable to call ahead for a reservation. Worth every minute!
Shindy C: Cute, intimate, and tasty Italian fare in the UES.
MeCritic.com: A very intimate romantic restaurant. It's the perfect place to eat on a nice spring evening, make sure to sit out in the backyard. http://www.mecritic.com/places/place/5077/Caffe-Buon-Gusto
Karen R: Pasta - penne served with ricotta and pomodoro and topped with cubed mozzarella. The complimentary bread is also delicious with olive oil. The scenery is romantic and low light.
Nikki 🌺: The grilled calamari appetizer, broccoli rabe, and homemade linguini puttanesca are amazing!
6. Daniel
9.0
60 E 65th St (btwn Park & Madison Ave), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Upper East Side · 191 tips and reviews
Bravo: This is where my husband and I go for our birthday dinners. Love the old décor…it is just more romantic. -Dina Manzo, Real Housewives of NJ
Julie Soscia: A perfect spot for a romantic night out.
Julie Soscia: Authentic French cuisine and a perfect spot for a romantic night out. Don't skip dessert here - the pastry chef is outstanding.
7. Pil Pil
8.6
265 E 78th St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Spanish Restaurant · Upper East Side · 72 tips and reviews
Gabriel Anderson: Nice romantic setting, and inexpensive tapas/sangria. If you live in the neighborhood, this is a good place to take a date.
Yami Alonso: Great croquettas! For 2 people get 4 plates as they are large. Definitely recommend the flatbreads, any of them. They're crisp and melt in your mouth. No long wait, quick seating, small intimate place
Emily: Ribeye kebabs, croquettes and wine are great! Really nice decor, good vibe and perfect date/friends spot
9. Cafe D'Alsace
8.7
1695 2nd Ave (at E 88th St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Yorkville · 176 tips and reviews
Yanique: A great french restaurant and the perfect spot for a lazy Sunday brunch or an intimate dinner date night! Best wine on the UES!!
Lisa Y: Steak frites, burger, extensive beer list, good cocktails, romantic atmosphere
Anya: Great for breakfast and brunch! Try their Maryland Crab omelette and enjoy their good coffee.
11. Bemelmans Bar
9.0
35 E 76th St (at Madison Ave), New York, NY
Hotel Bar · Upper East Side · 130 tips and reviews
Kimberly Ybarra: Romantic bar with beautiful murals...awesome during the holidays!
Cree Lawson: Don't be fooled by Bourdain. We went here, paid $27 for a glass of wine. And were serenaded by Children of Hotel Guests. Hardly the place for a romantic drink. This is a Hotel Bar with great art.
Chris Evans: Great spot that does lovely live jazz. Really intimate vibe while still having great energy.
Lisa F: Speakeasy feeling lounge. Cozy and romantic, great for a date. Bone marrow and deviled eggs great. Fantastic drinks: mezcal based El Niño is a favorite.
Elizabeth Burstein: The maneschewitz cocktail was interesting but not amazing
Elizabeth Burstein: Loved the sliders, meat plate, and choc babka. The popcorn was meh.
14. Table d'Hote
8.4
44 E 92nd St (Btwn Madison & Park), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Carnegie Hill · 20 tips and reviews
Jase Eng: Small, intimate, and cute.
Christa Hoegler: Cute, cozy place for a quiet date night. Really liked their butternut squash soup and lobster sandwich.
Joo Ro: Small, lovely brunch spot in the UES. The french toast with berry compote and fresh cream melts in your mouth.