Best Romantic Restaurants
NEW YORK

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Acappella Italian
13/20
1 Hudson St.
New York, NY 10013
212-240-0163
A topnotch compilation of northern Italian cuisine. More...

Aja Asian Bistro Pan-Asian
12/20
432 Sixth Ave.
New York, NY 10011
212-353-7100
Pan-Asian goodness in an enlightened West Village space. More...

Artisanal French
14/20
Dining Room at Artisanal, New York, NY 2 Park Ave.
New York, NY 10016
212-725-8585
A fromagerie for cheese fans in Manhattan. More...

Aureole American
No Rating
Dining Room at Aureole, New York, NY 34 E. 61st St.
New York, NY 10021
212-319-1660
Clean, sophisticated lines at this Upper East Side all-American favorite. More...

Babbo Italian
16/20
Dining Room at Babbo, New York, NY 110 Waverly Pl.
New York, NY 10011
212-777-0303
Batali and Bastianich bring out the (nouveau) Italian in the West Village. More...

Bobo Continental
14/20
181 W. Tenth St.
New York, NY 10014
212-488-2626
West Village brownstone-cum-eatery serving up Continental cuisine. More...

Café Boulud French
17/20
Dining Room at Café Boulud, New York, NY Surrey Hotel
20 E. 76th St.
New York, NY 10021
212-772-2600
Café Boulud presents a menu anchored in French cuisine but drawing on a world of culinary destinations. More...

Capsouto Frères French
12/20
451 Washington St.
New York, NY 10013
212-966-4900
Capsouto Frères' elegant casual fare of steak frites and soufflés are fantastique. More...

Caviar Russe Caviar
14/20
Dining Room at Caviar Russe, New York, NY 538 Madison Ave.
New York, NY 10022
212-980-5908
Caviar, caviar and other elegant fare---with caviar. More...

Chanterelle French
17/20
Dining Room at Chanterelle, New York, NY 2 Harrison St.
New York, NY 10013
212-966-6960
TriBeCa legend continues to astound with gracious service and a seasonal prix-fixe menu. More...

Daniel French
19/20
Dining Room at Daniel, New York, NY 60 E. 65th St.
New York, NY 10021
212-288-0033
Daniel Boulud’s French contemporary cuisine floats like a butterfly. More...

Elettaria American
13/20
Dining Room at Elettaria, New York, NY 33 W. Eighth St.
New York, NY 10011
212-677-3833
A simply sophisticated mix of Indian and American flavors. More...

Five Points American
14/20
31 Great Jones St.
New York, NY 10012
212-253-5700
From chickpea snacks to lamb chops, this chefs' favorite brings a nightly buzz to NoHo despite its serene décor. More...

The Four Seasons Restaurant Contemporary
15/20
Dining Room at The Four Seasons Restaurant, New York, NY 99 E. 52nd St.
New York, NY 10022
212-754-9494
The Four Seasons is famous for its contemporary (and pricey) food. More...

Gramercy Tavern Contemporary
16/20
Dining Room at Gramercy Tavern, New York, NY 42 E. 20th St.
New York, NY 10003
212-477-0777
This chic tavern gives classic American cuisine a contemporary twist. More...

Le Bernardin French
18/20
Dining Room at Le Bernardin, New York, NY The Equitable Building
155 W. 51st St.
New York, NY 10019
212-489-1515
Le Bernardin’s attention to detail, stability and quest for perfection still elicits a culinary crusade. More...

Marseille French
14/20
Dining Room at Marseille, New York, NY 630 Ninth Ave.
New York, NY 10036
212-333-2323
Sultry dining room and heady French-Moroccan fare found in the heart of Hell's Kitchen. More...

Mia Dona Italian
14/20
Dining Room at Mia Dona, New York, NY 206 E. 58th St.
New York, NY 10022
212-750-8170
Midtown’s Mia Dona is a fine spot for an inventive Italian meal. More...

Payard Pâtisserie & Bistro French
15/20
Dining Room at Payard Pâtisserie & Bistro, New York, NY 1032 Lexington Ave.
New York, NY 10021
212-717-5252
Pastry perfected by Payard is surpassed only by exceptional French bistro fare. More...

Petrossian Caviar
15/20
Dining Room at Petrossian, New York, NY 182 W. 58th St.
New York, NY 10019
212-245-2214
Caviar and Champagne served in a gilded Lalique interior---the next best thing to dining at the Czarist court. More...

Savoy American
13/20
70 Prince St.
New York, NY 10012
212-219-8570
A creative, seasonal menu makes this Mediterranean-inflected eatery a SoHo classic. More...

Sushi Samba Japanese
13/20
Dining Room at Sushi Samba, New York, NY 245 Park Ave. S.
New York, NY 10003
212-475-9377
A trio of fusion flavors featuring Asian and Latin American cuisines. More...

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