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The Best New York Valentines Restaurants


Valentine's Day is just around the corner, so why not make your reservations for a romantic restaurant in New York today? Here you'll find all of the best New York Valentines restaurants for the perfect date.

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A Voce Italian
14/20
Dining Room at A Voce, New York, NY 41 Madison Ave.
New York, NY 10010
212-545-8555
A rustic and refined haunt on Madison Square Park. More...

Aldea Portuguese
14/20
Dining Room at Aldea, New York, NY 31 W. 17th St.
New York, NY 10011
212-675-7223
It takes a village: Aldea brings avant-garde Portuguese cuisine to Manhattan. More...

Allegretti Provençal
13/20
Dining Room at Allegretti, New York, NY 46 W. 22nd St.
New York, NY 10010
212-206-0555
Alain Allegretti is back in the saddle here in New York with his eponymous restaurant in the Flatiron district. More...

Aroma Kitchen & Winebar Italian
14/20
Dining Room at Aroma Kitchen & Winebar, New York, NY 36 E. Fourth St.
New York, NY 10003
212-375-0100
East Village Italian eatery as authentic as a trip to bella Italia. More...

Aureole American
14/20
Dining Room at Aureole, New York, NY One Bryant Park
135 W. 42nd St.
New York, NY 10036
212-319-1660
Charlie Palmer's flagship eatery hits prime time on bustling 42nd Street. More...

Bistro Chat Noir French
14/20
22 E. 66th St.
New York, NY 10021
212-794-2428
An upscale French bistro meows for attention in a Madison Avenue townhouse. More...

Bouley French
17/20
Dining Room at Bouley, New York, NY 163 Duane St.
New York, NY 10013
212-964-2525
David Bouley translates his French roots, growth and vast life experiences in his namesake kitchen. More...

Café Boulud French
17/20
Dining Room at Café Boulud, New York, NY The Surrey
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...

Cercle Rouge French
14/20
241 W. Broadway
New York, NY 10013
212-226-6252
Elegant French bistro worthy of TriBeCa offering innovative interpretations of classic dishes. More...

Convivio Italian
15/20
Dining Room at Convivio, New York, NY Tudor City
45 Tudor City Pl.
New York, NY 10017
212-599-5045
Michael White transforms the old L'Impero space into a casual Italian eatery. More...

Corton French
17/20
Dining Room at Corton, New York, NY 239 W. Broadway
New York, NY 10013
212-219-2777
Named after the largest area of Grand Cru in Burgundy, Corton takes over the space once occupied by Montrachet. More...

de Santos Italian
14/20
Dining Room at de Santos, New York, NY 139 W. 10th St.
New York, NY 10014
212-206-9229
Quasi-creative Italian via Puglia and Mexico. More...

Dévi Indian
14/20
Dining Room at Dévi, New York, NY 8 E. 18th St.
New York, NY 10003
212-691-1300
Curry-ness is next to godliness at this upscale Indian joint. More...

Dos Caminos Mexican
12/20
Dining Room at Dos Caminos, New York, NY 373 Park Ave. S.
New York, NY 10012
212-294-1000
Gramercy Park Mexican---come for the happy hour, stay for the mole. More...

Dressler Contemporary
14/20
Dining Room at Dressler, Brooklyn, NY 149 Broadway
Brooklyn, NY 11211
718-384-6343
Jovial neighborhood joint serving up contemporary American cuisine. More...

DuMont Contemporary
13/20
432 Union Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 11211
718-486-7717
Classic comfort food appeases hipster crowds with discerning palates. More...

Emporio Italian
14/20
231 Mott St.
New York, NY 10012
212-966-1234
Standout neighborhood spot serving Roman cuisine. 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...

Gemma Italian
13/20
Dining Room at Gemma, New York, NY The Bowery Hotel
335 Bowery
New York, NY 10003
212-505-9100
Once seedy, the Bowery is now scene-y---especially this farmhouse-styled eatery serving trendy Tuscan fare. More...

ilili Lebanese
14/20
Dining Room at ilili, New York, NY 236 Fifth Ave.
New York, NY 10001
212-683-2929
Swanky Flatiron eatery serves up savory Lebanese and modern Mediterranean fare. More...

Joseph Leonard American
13/20
170 Waverly Pl.
New York, NY 10014
646-429-8383
Gabriel Stulman takes his first solo flight in the West Village. More...

Kittichai Thai
15/20
Dining Room at Kittichai, New York, NY 60 Thompson
60 Thompson St.
New York, NY 10012
212-219-2000
Kittichai brings authentic modern Thai cuisine to the 60 Thompson hotel in SoHo. More...

Locanda Verde Italian
14/20
Dining Room at Locanda Verde, New York, NY The Greenwich Hotel
377 Greenwich St.
New York, NY 10013
212-925-3797
It's rustic meets chic at this happening TriBeCa Italian eatery. More...

Marea Italian
15/20
Dining Room at Marea, New York, NY 240 Central Park South
New York, NY 10019
212-582-5100
Expensive, but often transcendent Italian-accented seafood on Central Park South. 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...

Morandi Italian
14/20
Dining Room at Morandi, New York, NY 211 Waverly Pl.
New York, NY 10014
212-627-7575
Keith McNally and chef Tony Liu team up to create a hip West Village outpost of authentic Italian cuisine. More...

Nobu New York Sushi
17/20
Dining Room at Nobu New York, New York, NY 105 Hudson St.
New York, NY 10013
212-219-0500
See-and-be-seen crowd savoring sublime sashimi and sushi. More...

Perry St. New American
15/20
Dining Room at Perry St., New York, NY 176 Perry St.
New York, NY 10014
212-352-1900
Celeb chef Jean-Georges goes elegantly casual with a neighborhood place and New American cuisine. More...

The River Café Contemporary
15/20
Dining Room at The River Café, Brooklyn, NY 1 Water St.
Brooklyn, NY 11201
718-522-5200
An anomaly: food that's good enough to rival the view. More...

Rouge Tomate Contemporary
14/20
Dining Room at Rouge Tomate, New York, NY 10 E. 60th St.
New York, NY 10022
646-237-8977
Replenish after a day of shopping with simple, nutritionist-approved fare. More...

Scarpetta Italian
15/20
Dining Room at Scarpetta, New York, NY 355 W. 14th St.
New York, NY 10014
212-691-0555
Scott Conant takes on the Meatpacking District with his brand of avant-garde Italian. More...

SD26 Italian
15/20
Dining Room at SD26, New York, NY 19 E. 26th St.
New York, NY 10010
212-265-5959
The rebirth of San Domenico is no less opulent. More...

Spot Dessert Bar Desserts
13/20
13 St. Marks Pl.
New York, NY 10003
212-677-5670
Pichet Ong's East Village spot for creative sweet stuff. More...

Telepan American
14/20
Dining Room at Telepan, New York, NY 72 W. 69th St.
New York, NY 10023
212-580-4300
With an emphasis on superior ingredients, Telepan shines on the Upper West Side. More...

24 Prince American
13/20
24 Prince St.
New York, NY 10012
212-226-8624
American comfort cuisine and French technique collide at this cozy NoLIta eatery. More...

212 Restaurant & Bar Contemporary
13/20
133 E. 65th St.
New York, NY 10021
212-249-6565
Young and hip staff serve trendy contemporary American favorites. More...

Vintage Irving Small Plates
13/20
Dining Room at Vintage Irving, New York, NY 118A E. 15th St.
New York, NY 10003
212-677-6300
Small plates and a selection of wines and craft beers just off Irving Place. More...

Water's Edge New American
13/20
Dining Room at Water E. River 44th Dr.
Long Island City, NY 11101
718-482-0033
Spectacular Manhattan skyline views and New American cuisine. More...

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