12 quintessential date-night restaurants in New York City
by Tanay Warerkar and Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner
Updated July 12, 2024
New York City is the place to fall—and stay—in love. And its most romantic restaurants play a major role in that process. A natural wine and pizza bar is perfect for early-in-the-game dates. For cozy evenings, check out an acclaimed Sichuan spot with booths galore. And few places are as proposal-worthy as the elegant townhouse interiors of an upscale Greenwich Village landmark.
This guide pairs NYC restaurants with romantic occasions from first dates all the way to milestone anniversaries. These are NYC’s 12 best date-night restaurants.
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OpenTable Diner
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Christopher
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CeanVIP
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