Best Romantic Restaurants
NEW YORK

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

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

Aureole American
No Rating
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
110 Waverly Pl.
New York, NY 10011
212-777-0303
Batali and Bastianich bring out the (nouveau) Italian in the West Village. More...

Café Boulud French
17/20
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
538 Madison Ave.
New York, NY 10022
212-980-5908
Caviar, caviar and other elegant fare---with caviar. More...

Chanterelle French
17/20
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
60 E. 65th St.
New York, NY 10021
212-288-0033
Expect exquisite French Contemporary cuisine and a poetic wine list at Daniel Boulud’s chic and romantic eponymous eatery. More...

Danube Austrian
17/20
30 Hudson St.
New York, NY 10013
212-791-3771
Renowned chef David Bouley offers Manhattan a dining experience reminiscent of the Imperial Austrian Court. More...

District Contemporary
13/20
The Muse
130 W. 46th St.
New York, NY 10036
212-485-2999
A grand variety of flavors and lots of flair at this theater district mainstay. More...

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

Firebird Russian
14/20
365 W. 46th St.
New York, NY 10036
212-586-0244
A delightful journey back in time to St. Petersburg's heyday. 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
99 E. 52nd St.
New York, NY 10022
212-754-9494
The Four Seasons is famous for its contemporary (and pricey) food. More...

Fresh Seafood
13/20
105 Reade St.
New York, NY 10013
212-406-1900
Co-owner Eric Tevrow also heads seafood wholesaler Early Morning Seafood, so you know the catches lives up to the restaurant's name. More...

Gramercy Tavern Contemporary
16/20
42 E. 20th St.
New York, NY 10003
212-477-0777
More sophisticated than the name indicates, Gramercy re-interprets familiar American dishes with contemporary color. More...

Grimaldi's Pizza
13/20
19 Old Fulton St.
Brooklyn, NY 11201
718-858-4300
Coal-oven pizzas that persuade people to line up for a long wait. More...

La Palapa Mexican
12/20
77 St. Marks Pl.
New York, NY 10003
212-777-2537
Mexican (and superlative mole) in the East Village. More...

Le Bernardin French
18/20
The Equitable Building
155 W. 51st St.
New York, NY 10019
212-489-1515
Ranging from raw (oysters) to perfectly prepared (lobster), chef Eric Ripert presents a fresh and innovative, yet simple, seafood menu. More...

Lupa Italian
13/20
170 Thompson St.
New York, NY 10012
212-982-5089
This Greenwich Village hot spot is everything a trattoria should be: laid back, casual yet stylish, and serving heaps of luscious pastas. More...

Marseille French
14/20
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...

Payard Pâtisserie & Bistro French
15/20
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
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...

Suba Spanish
13/20
109 Ludlow St.
New York, NY 10002
212-982-5714
The menu keeps subterranean Suba swimming. More...

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

The Tasting Room Wine Bar & Café Contemporary
14/20
72 E. First St.
New York, NY 10003
212-358-7831
Taste and learn the stories behind a good vintage. More...

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