1. Cotenna
9.1
21 Bedford St (btwn Downing St and 6th Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Village · 241 tips and reviews
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!
Ana Caiado: Great place, small, nuce and cozy. The food is not to be missed, octopus salad was amazing!
Dasha Kozhemyakina: Beautiful, cozy place with amazing food and service. Perfect for dates)) Love it! 😻
2. Té Company
9.4
163 W 10th St (btwn 7th Ave S & Waverly Pl), New York, NY
Tea Room · West Village · 50 tips and reviews
Bommy: Cozy and quiet place to relax, sip all kinds of oolong teas, and converse with a friend. Small space so don't bring a crowd. Owners are friendly. Pineapple linzer cookie is delicate and delicious.
Karan Sagar: Great, cozy gourmet tea spot
Jastine Kho: Cozy and pretty quiet place- perfect for reading a book/working; not so perfect for catching up with a friend whom you haven't seen in years
3. Cafe Cluny
8.8
284 W 12th St (at W 4th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · West Village · 271 tips and reviews
Jessica Golden: Delicious breakfast food and cozy, elegant ambiance. Try the ham and cheese croissant and the yummy variety of juices.
Steven Y: Great cozy French place for brunch - try the brioche french toast and the breakfast club sandwich; be sure to come early to avoid the lines
Stina P.: the brunch wait can be intimidating on sunday, but it moves fast! split the french toast and breakfast sandwich. this cozy neighborhood gem is delicate with natural light and delightfully inviting
4. The Little Owl
8.8
90 Bedford St (at Grove St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · West Village · 247 tips and reviews
New York Habitat: A nice, cozy, casual dinner spot. For dinner it's all about the pork chops but for brunch don't hesitate to order the pancakes!
Narisa Olivieri: Cute and cozy spot with amazing, flavorful food. Try the meatball sliders and truffle mushroom polenta!
Amanda Williams: Cozy restaurant with delicious dishes, great date night spot.
6. Buvette
9.2
42 Grove St (btwn Bedford & Bleecker St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · West Village · 533 tips and reviews
Premshree Pillai: This is the kind of restaurant you keep returning to. The simple, delicious food, friendly service, warm and cozy space, and attention to detail make this a lovely neighborhood spot.
E: Romantic and Cozy French Bistro. Have a glass of wine and share some delicious small plates. Good for date or catching up with a friend.
Bitches 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.
7. Little Branch
8.9
20 7th Ave S (at Leroy St), New York, NY
Speakeasy · West Village · 336 tips and reviews
@JaumePrimero: a hidden bar in the west village that is great for an intimate rendezvous, date, or small gathering of friends. Love the gin cocktails here.
NY Waterway: Fun place to go for a subterranean, speakeasy experience. Dim lighting, cozy booths, and live jazz provide for an intimate setting. Great bartenders serving a variety of cocktails. Cash only.
Charlottes: Felt like another quintessentially NY moment, sipping my first gimlet here. Super intimate with deliciously smooth cocktails and friendly staff. Winner!
8. The Otheroom
8.2
143 Perry St (btwn Washington & Greenwich St), New York, NY
Wine Bar · West Village · 79 tips and reviews
Jeremy Jacobowitz: What a great find! Cozy, classy, and perfect for a first date or before or after dinner drinks. Great atmosphere.
Andrew Choi: Perfect spot for an intimate date. Plenty of craft beer on tap and extensive wine list. Find a comfy corner in the back.
Sofia Figueroa: Cozy, great for dates but no food or cocktails, just wine and beer.
9. Joseph Leonard
9.1
170 Waverly Pl (btwn Christopher & W 10th St), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · West Village · 401 tips and reviews
julia t: Brunch is cozy and great with a couple friends.
Sofia Papastamelos: Very cute and cozy brunch place. Get the egg sandwich and pick your bread of choice!
Matt Benton: Cozy, good food. Serve Stumptown coffee which is a bonus. Try their hashbrowns, they're really thin strands which gets both crispy on the outside and kinda fluffy on the inside. Super good and unique.
10. Tartine
8.4
253 W 11th St (W. 4th), New York, NY
French Restaurant · West Village · 224 tips and reviews
Jessica Angeles: BYOB and no cork fee, enough said! Entrees are pricey but an appetizer and a half kept me full. Ambience is intimate and cozy, definitely making a return very soon!
Phanessa: Delicious Food, Cozy Space, BYOB policy (no corkage fee)
Setenay: Great place, cozy and comfortable, tasty French food. Trying to get a table outside and don't forget to get your own wine so they don't sell alcohol but they serve yours 😉
11. Palma
8.9
28 Cornelia St (btwn Bleecker St & W 4th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Village · 133 tips and reviews
Tiffany Chiang: Super cute decor & nice bar. They have 'heated' garden so it's nice and cozy during cold days. Fettucini ai Funghi is great. Panna cotta is thick but great with pear/fruit pairing.
What's Good Here: Wonderful Italian dining in a cozy rustic setting. Ask to tour the carriage house. You can keep it in mind for celebrations & special events.
Superjonbot: Put this on your list of brunch spots! The garden area in the back is quite cozy. You're welcome in advance!
13. Village Vanguard
9.2
178 7th Ave S (at W 11th St.), New York, NY
Jazz and Blues Venue · West Village · 75 tips and reviews
J. Stephen: Love this club, it's small so you're very intimate with the artist. Plus there's photographs of the jazz greats that played here in the past. Nice, cool vibe.
Jesse Van Der Meij: The village Vanguard orchestra was amazing in this nice and cozy jazz club in West Village
Jon Pressman: Fantastic, intimate room
14. Kobrick Coffee Co.
8.5
24 9th Ave (btwn W 13th & 14th St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Meatpacking District · 84 tips and reviews
Michellee C: Hip vibe with cozy coffee bar and tables for small groups serving up a great caffeine selection. The iced latte with almond milk is one of the best in the city
Jason H.: Neat little bar/coffee place. Had an excellent mocha sitting at a cozy round table in a quiet, dimly lit room. Worth checking out.
Meg Farmer: Would not have realized this is a bar. Cozy and intimate, this is a great spot to catch up with friends or have a date night.
15. Entwine
8.7
765 Washington St (at W 12th), New York, NY
Wine Bar · West Village · 58 tips and reviews
Taylor: The downstairs bar is a cozy place to hide out. Pretty classic sazerac.
Marina: Rustic, cozy wine bar playing alternative music. Be sure to sample their delicious pâté toasts with your glass of wine-free with check-in.
Alara: Stinky restrooms, cozy and intimate ambience. Good for dates if you sit away from the restrooms.