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1. Casa Mono
4.7
Exceptional(2801)
Price: Very Expensive
• Spanish • Union Square
Booked 50 times today
Casa Mono and its sister restaurant, Bar Jamon, are located next to each other on Irving Place and 17th Street, just east of Union Square. Awarded three stars from The New York Times in 2015 and a Michelin Star in 2009 (and every year since), Casa Mono is a tapas bar restaurant inspired by the cooking of Spain’s Costa Brava.***Keeping our guests and staff safe is our number one priority.We are strictly following CDC, OSHA and NYC Health Department guidelines.***
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2. Il Cantinori
4.8
Exceptional(2196)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • East Village
Booked 39 times today
Il Cantinori is a romantic gem in Greenwich Village, NYC. Its warm, rustic, farmhouse setting, filled with voluminous floral arrangements, creates a cozy, romantic atmosphere. As one reviewer put it, it's a 'quiet, romantic' spot with 'actual space between the tables' allowing 'actual conversation.' Another noted it's a 'beautiful setting - the rooms, tables, attention to detail' and a 'beautiful environment' perfect for special occasions.
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3. Craft
4.7
Exceptional(6992)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Gramercy Park
Booked 32 times today
Dine at Craft to experience Tom Colicchio’s signature ‘What's Local Is Best’ cooking with an always evolving collection of simply prepared dishes created to highlight high quality, seasonal ingredients. “Simple doesn’t mean simplistic,” Tom says in his book, Think Like a Chef, and the food at Craft serves as proof. Perennial favorites include pan-roasted diver scallops, braised beef short ribs, and a bounty of Greenmarket sides. We also offer our a la carte dinner menu for takeaway through craftrestaurant.com & local delivery is powered by Caviar. *Unconfirmed reservations may be subject to cancellation.* Experiences offered during our normal hours of operation are always in addition to standard reservations and can be accessed by selecting your desired dining time.Don't miss our new Summer Happy Hour - available ALL SEASON LONG - 5-6:30pm at the bar or on the patio featuring top-shelf cocktails, veuve cliquot rosé, peeko oysters & lobster rolls.
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4. Raf's
4.6
Exceptional(31)
Price: Very Expensive
• Café • NoHo
Booked 23 times today
This homage to Little Italy, from the same team behind Michelin-starred The Musket Room, has everything you could want, from outstanding pastries courtesy of Camari Mick and incredible entrees from Mary Attea.
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5. Palma
4.9
Exceptional(3332)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Greenwich Village
Booked 52 times today
Palma is nested on quaint Cornelia Street in the heart of Greenwich Village, with a hidden garden filled with fresh flowers in all seasons and a 200-year-old Carriage House for private dining in an elegant yet warm setting. White Stucco walls, beamed ceilings, a salvaged chestnut door & a beautiful garden with ivy-covered walls create an atmosphere where people relax and enjoy life with food and wine. Palma is an organic Italian restaurant, offering a taste of Italian clean food since April 2001. We stay true to generations of our family's cherished recipes and techniques. Our ingredients arrive fresh each day from Palma's garden and local markets. The menu highlights housemade pastas, fresh seafood and seasonal produce.
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6. Babbo Ristorante
4.5
Awesome(4811)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Greenwich Village
Booked 60 times today
Located on Waverly Place in Greenwich Village, Babbo opened to great acclaim in 1998 and is as bustling and popular as ever. It offers three-star dining that redefines and reinvents the principles of Italian cuisine for 21st century America. An epic, landmark wine list, an exciting, quintessentially New York dining room and expert, attentive and cordial service make a table at Babbo one of New York’s prized possessions.
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7. Serra by Birreria - Eataly NYC Flatiron
4.3
Awesome(6927)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Gramercy Park
Booked 184 times today
Serra by Birreria is a romantic haven, often described as 'perfect for a date night' and 'romantic place.' The ambiance is characterized as 'beautiful,' 'sexy,' and 'sophisticated' with 'low lighting' and a 'beautiful grand center chandelier.' The restaurant's Italian cuisine also adds to its charm.
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8. Twin Tails
new
4.8
Exceptional(59)
Price: Expensive
• Southeast Asian • Upper West Side
Booked 134 times today
Quality Branded's new Southeast Asian restaurant, focused on the cuisines of Thailand and Vietnam. Now open in Columbus Circle!
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9. Somewhere Nowhere NYC
4.5
Awesome(191)
Price: Very Expensive
• Lounge • Chelsea
Booked 26 times today
Somewhere Nowhere NYC; A two-level venue featuring a rooftop and indoor lounge, sits at the top of the Renaissance New York Chelsea Hotel located at 112 W 25th St, on the 38th and 39th floors. The 5,156 square foot luxury day and night-life destination is designed to artfully merge progressive sound and lighting technology with magical garden-inspired decor to indulge guests in a uniquely immersive nightlife experience. The decadence ensues with Somewhere Nowhere’s outdoor lounge and rooftop winter enclosure boasting 360-degree views of Manhattan’s majestic skyline extending as far as the eye can see. Kitchen closes at 10pm.
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10. Il Fiorista
4.5
Awesome(239)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary Italian • NoMad
Booked 39 times today
This beautiful restaurant is a short walk away from Madison Square Park, Il Fiorista means The Florist in Italian, where we explore botanical ingredients in our brunch, dinner, and bar menus. Much like Italian cuisine this allows for local and seasonal produce, we source from the Union Square Greenmarket and local producers. Il Fiorista is open seven days a week for dinner and aperitivo hour, also weekend brunch with indoor and patio seating featuring specials from our extensive wine list and cocktails. Also our private dining is available for large parties and events.

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  • Jovip
    San Francisco Bay Area •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Craft is always a wonderful dining experience with outstanding service. If in the rare event, something is a little off - staff are ready to remedy to ensure you are accommodated. It is my “go to” restaurant for special occasions as well!
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    CraftPrice: Very Expensive• American• Gramercy Park
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    4.7
  • Cassondravip
    New York City •40 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Very fresh, delicious food. Recommend the scallops appetizer, set on a bed of mashed potatoes - melts in your mouth. Meatballs, any appetizer with eggplant. pear, radicchio and walnut salad makes you forget it's winter. The lamb chops are extraordinary and of a quality only a restaurant can get. Black cod Livorno - luscious!! Palma's pastry chef is exceptional - you can taste the actual ingredients without being overwhelmed by the sugar. Attentive, but not intrusive, staff. Charming, romantic setting, with fresh flowers everywhere!!
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    PalmaPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Greenwich Village
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    4.9
  • OpenTable Diner
    Cheshire •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Thank you all for such a wonderful night an incredible meal and your unbelievable hospitality. It has been a highlight of our trip and we hope to return to see you all in the future! The food, service and atmosphere was perfect can’t recommend enough!
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    Il CantinoriPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• East Village
    •
    4.8
  • Sandrine
    Mexico City •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Great experience Excelent food Excelent service Recommended highly the place
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    Casa MonoPrice: Very Expensive• Spanish• Union Square
    •
    4.7
  • jeremy
    San Francisco Bay Area •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Oct 30, 2024
    Raf's is such a gem! The food, service and ambience are the best of the best! I always love eating here!
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    Raf'sPrice: Very Expensive• Café• NoHo
    •
    4.6

Discover best romantic restaurants in Union Square

Discover the charm of romantic dining in the heart of Manhattan's Union Square. This vibrant area offers a diverse selection of restaurants perfect for that special date night. Each venue in our curated list boasts a unique ambiance that catifies the essence of romance, from softly lit interiors to elegantly presented dishes. Whether you're looking for an intimate meal in a cozy setting or a sophisticated dining experience with gourmet cuisine, Union Square has it all. The dining scene here is renowned for its variety and quality, ensuring that every meal is both a culinary delight and a memorable occasion. These restaurants not only promise delicious fare but also exceptional service and a welcoming atmosphere, making them top picks for anyone looking to impress their significant other. Experience the pinnacle of romantic dining in New York City, where every meal is an opportunity to celebrate love and companionship.

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