The Best New York Romantic Restaurants

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230 Fifth

Malaysian

14/20

230 Fifth Ave.
New York, NY 10001
212-725-4300

Snack on Malaysian treats twenty floors above Manhattan. More...

Artisanal

French

14/20

2 Park Ave.
New York, NY 10016
212-725-8585

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A fromagerie for cheese fans in Manhattan. More...

Babbo

Italian

16/20

110 Waverly Pl.
New York, NY 10011
212-777-0303

Batali and Bastianich bring out the (nouveau) Italian in the West Village. More...

Bar Basque

Spanish

14/20

Eventi
839 Sixth Ave.
New York, NY 10001
646-600-7150

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Basque country cuisine set amid a sexy space-age design. More...

Betel

Pan-Asian

14/20

51 Grove St.
New York, NY 10014
212-352-0460

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Southeast Asia by way of Australia in the West Village. More...

Bouley

French

17/20

163 Duane St.
New York, NY 10013
212-964-2525

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David Bouley translates his French roots, growth and vast life experiences in his namesake kitchen. More...

Cafe Boulud

French

17/20

Dining Room at Cafe Boulud, New York, NY

The Surrey
20 E. 76th St.
New York, NY 10021
212-772-2600

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Café Boulud presents a menu anchored in French and American cuisine but drawing on a world of culinary destinations. More...

Casa La Femme

Egyptian

13/20

140 Charles St.
New York, NY 10014
212-505-0005

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This romantic fantasy of a Casbah is definitely theater-as-restaurant but in fact, the food is surprisingly good. More...

Convivium Osteria

Mediterranean

14/20

68 Fifth Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 11217
718-857-1833

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A Mediterranean menu accentuated by soft candlelight and Italian farmhouse style. More...

Daniel

French

19/20

60 E. 65th St.
New York, NY 10065
212-288-0033

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Daniel Boulud’s French contemporary cuisine floats like a butterfly. More...

Devi

Indian

14/20

8 E. 18th St.
New York, NY 10003
212-691-1300

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Curry-ness is next to godliness at this upscale Indian joint. More...

Dovetail

American

16/20

103 W. 77th St.
New York, NY 10024
212-362-3800

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John Fraser’s nimble touch and a thorough wine list light up the Upper West Side. More...

Gilt

New American

16/20

New York Palace
455 Madison Ave.
New York, NY 10022
212-891-8100

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A non-guilty pleasure of old-world decadence with avant-garde flair and flavors. More...

Gradisca Vino e Cucina

Italian

12/20

126 W. 13th St.
New York, NY 10011
212-691-4886

Revel in "la dolce vita"---cozy candlelit Italian dining. 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

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This chic tavern gives classic American cuisine a contemporary twist. More...

Il Buco

Mediterranean

14/20

47 Bond St.
New York, NY 10012
212-533-1932

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Indulge your passion for Italian wine while partaking from the Mediterranean-influenced menu. More...

ilili

Lebanese

14/20

236 Fifth Ave.
New York, NY 10001
212-683-2929

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Swanky Flatiron eatery serves up savory Lebanese and modern Mediterranean fare. More...

Jean Georges

French

18/20

Dining Room at Jean Georges, New York, NY

Trump International Hotel & Tower
1 Central Park W.
New York, NY 10023
212-299-3900

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A thousand good meals can't lie. This acclaimed restaurant has a master chef as its inspiration. More...

Le Bernardin

French

18/20

Dining Room at Le Bernardin, New York, NY

The AXA Equitable Building
155 W. 51st St.
New York, NY 10019
212-554-1515

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Le Bernardin’s attention to detail, stability and quest for perfection still elicits a culinary crusade. More...

One If By Land, Two If By Sea

American

14/20

17 Barrow St.
New York, NY 10014
212-255-8649

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Greenwich Village carriage-house features contemporary fare and a romantic ambience. More...

Pegu Club

Asian

13/20

77 W. Houston St.
New York, NY 10012
212-473-7348

Sexy cocktails, sexy food and sexy sippers in SoHo. More...

Petrossian

Caviar

15/20

182 W. 58th St.
New York, NY 10019
212-245-2214

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Caviar and Champagne served in a gilded Lalique interior---the next best thing to dining at the Czarist court. More...

The River Cafe

Contemporary

15/20

Dining Room at The River Cafe, Brooklyn, NY

1 Water St.
Brooklyn, NY 11201
718-522-5200

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An anomaly: food that's good enough to rival the view. More...

Scalini Fedeli

Italian

15/20

Dining Room at Scalini Fedeli, New York, NY

165 Duane St.
New York, NY 10013
212-528-0400

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Chef Michael Cetrulo's lobster tail with Champagne and pancetta sauce alone is reason to celebrate life. More...

Ventanas

Tapas

13/20

100 Tenth Ave.
New York, NY 10011
212-366-1640

Flashy interior and traditional fare at this hip Spanish spot in West Chelsea. More...

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