Diners' Choice: Romantic restaurants in New York City

OpenTable

Updated 05 May 2025

Looking for restaurants that are the most romantic in New York City? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Sunday in Brooklyn

4.8

4.8 (15)

$30 and under

American

Williamsburg

About the restaurant

Sunday in Brooklyn is your favorite neighborhood spot serving American staples.

Top review

Count AlexeiVIP

Dined on 14 Apr 2025

A friendly welcome and a wonderful ambience . Simple , wholesome food. Beautifully prepared . It’s a favourite of the locals for good reason!!

Tasca

4.8

4.8 (88)

$50 and over

Spanish

Upper West Side

About the restaurant

Tasca, which is Iberian for "Tavern," brings together the vibrant flavors and culinary traditions of both Spain and the Latin countries of the Caribbean. Offering an elevated and innovative interpretation of Spain, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic and Cuba's shared food histories, Tasca seamlessly ties together the evolution of their cuisines. In a multi-level, 5,500-square-foot space complete with several open, airy dining areas, outdoor dining, subterranean lounge and wine cellar with fireplace. Tasca conveys both the warmth of a traditional Spanish tavern and the breezy elegance of a contemporary, coastal Caribbean restaurant.

With a variety of unique spaces and conveniently located near Central Park and the Museum of Natural History, Tasca is available for outdoor and indoor dining, large-party bookings and full restaurant buyouts. Tasca can accommodate any occasion from dinner with friends, birthday parties and family gatherings to corporate presentations for 200 guests.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on 2 Mar 2025

The food, the service and the ambience was perfect. Definitely would recommend.

Il Falco Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (478)

$31 to $50

Italian

Long Island City

About the restaurant

II Falco looks to serve you with the most delicious and finest Italian cuisine in the area. Inspired by the original owners of II Mulino, Gino and Fernando Masci, Bolivar acquired the love for the Italian kitchen. This has given them the experience in creating and mastering familiar pastas such as the wild porcini mushroom ravioli with black truffle cream sauce. From the sea we have branzino cooked in sea salt, as well as fresh seafood with angel hair. For meat lovers we have a choice of delicious veal chops to rack of lamb to PorterHouse Steak. We look forward to providing you with outstanding service and make you feel just like home.

Top review

MarnieVIP

Dined on 12 Apr 2025

We were meeting family in the Long Island City area because it was a halfway point. I found Il Falco on Open Table and it was a wonderful experience. The servers were professional, attentive, and friendly and didn’t rush us. The food was delicious. We really enjoyed our appetizers and meals. The atmosphere was lively but not too loud. I wish we lived closer because we would love to go again.

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Experience

Thursdays are now BYOB at Il Falco

Experience

Mothers Day

Bubo

4.7

4.7 (4)

$30 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

Midtown East

About the restaurant

Bubo combines the elegance of an old world cocktail lounge with the warmth of a local speakeasy. It is an intimate space for dinner and pairing courses with our constantly evolving mix of international wines, artisanal cocktails and craft beers. Our small dishes, all enjoyed at the bar or the hidden back-room lounge, are inspired by the cuisines of the Mediterranean region. Our cuisine focuses on organic ingredients which are baked, skillet cooked, roasted, or grilled to perfection. Please contact the restaurant to book parties of 8 or more.

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Sylvester P.

Dined on 16 Jan 2025

A small and an intimate space to celebrate any special occasion.

Lounge On Pearl

4.7

4.7 (18)

$30 and under

Lounge

Financial District

About the restaurant

Step into a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Lower Manhattan, our all-day lounge and bar beckons with a unique blend of comfort and sophistication. Immerse yourself in a space where modern aesthetics harmonize with vintage accents and opulent jewel tones beneath lofty ceilings. Whether you seek a productive workspace or a leisurely escape, this expansive lounge promises a chic haven away from the urban hustle.

Lounge on Pearl offers a curated selection of La Marchande's signature dishes under the guidance of Chef John Fraser. The menu showcases a lighter take on French cuisine, featuring delectable creations such as Mushroom Spring Rolls, Salted Cod & Scallop Fritters, and the indulgent Two Layer Club sandwich.

Helmed by Beverage Director Amy Racine, Lounge on Pearl boasts a martini-centric bar experience, from the timeless Not So Dirty Martini to the exotic French Martini.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on 11 Mar 2025

The food is so nice and there were so many ppl have business meetings, and because of them the bar a bit loud. However, I really love this place in overall.

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Experience

Caviar Service

Experience

Mother's Day High Tea

Locanda Verde Hudson Yards

4.7

4.7 (15)

$31 to $50

Italian

Midtown

About the restaurant

Locanda Verde is our neighborhood osteria serving Chef Andrew Carmellini's soul-satisfying urban Italian cuisine.

Our bustling Tribeca corner restaurant has been welcoming New Yorkers morning, noon and night since 2009 with a warm and comfortable atmosphere, leisurely Italian spirit and heartfelt cooking. In 2024, we opened our second location uptown on the prime, street-level corner of 50 Hudson Yards, bringing our downtown sensibilities and iconic urban Italian menu to an exciting new neighborhood.

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HollyVIP

Dined on 1 May 2025

Excellent food and service. Will definitely return

Crane Club Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (9)

$50 and over

American

Chelsea

About the restaurant

Crane Club in West Chelsea offers a vibrant dining experience led by Michelin-starred Chef Melissa Rodriguez, offering a menu that highlights seasonal ingredients prepared over wood fire.

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Monica

Dined 5 days ago

The vibes were emaculate! Dark and moody inside. Would definitely return with friends and even get food and drinks at the bar!

Sabai Thai

4.6

4.6 (472)

$30 and under

Thai

NoMad

About the restaurant

Sabai Thai, located in midtown Manhattan, opened in 2018. The restaurant's menu serves traditional Thai dishes, showcasing the intricacy, complexity, and richness of the country's cuisine. The Thai term 'sabai' means 'relaxed', and this is evident in the ambiance and the beautiful 2,300-square-feet space.

At Sabai Thai, the safety of our guests and staff is our top priority. All guests will have their temperature taken upon arriving at the restaurant. One member of each party will be required to provide personal information for contact tracing. Guests are encouraged to wear a mask when entering and leaving the restaurant, accessing the restroom, and respecting six-feet social distancing.

Sabai Thai only of accepts a maximum of 5 people per table, both indoor and outdoor. For reservations, we offer a 10

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Michelle

Dined on 27 Apr 2025

Food was delicious! We had a party of 6 and most of us loved our food! The sampler platter, papaya salad, and basil friend rice were big hits. Some in our party found the mild options to be too spicy. Dined with a gluten free friend and she had trouble ordering from the menu. The ambiance is cute but they have spot lights all over the ceiling which created uneven bursts of bright light onto most tables. The staff was accommodating and attempted to dim the spot lights.

Il Pesce - Eataly NYC Flatiron

4.5

4.5 (196)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Gramercy Park

About the restaurant

Il Pesce is a walk-in only restaurant that offers a true counter-to-table experience - we cook what we sell, and we sell what we cook. Our chefs will be serving the same fish you see at our fishmonger counter! All our seafood is responsibly sourced by suppliers who help ensure that our seafood is caught in ways that consider the long term vitality of the species and the ocean.

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Paul

Dined on 17 Apr 2025

Very interesting and delicious dishes. I my view the interesting aspects enhanced the essential tastes of the ingredients instead of hiding them. Although hardly a quite venue, there was an attractive buzz, and my companion and I had no problem carrying out a conversation.

Emmy Squared Pizza - East Village

4.4

4.4 (26)

$30 and under

Pizzeria

East Village

About the restaurant

Serving Detroit-style pizzas and an award-winning burger. Full service bar, local drafts & wine selection.

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Kayla

Dined on 23 Mar 2025

Great food!! And good gluten free options. Staff was very nice and let us stay for awhile after