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Date ideas in New York City

Romantic dinners, drinks, shows and views.

18 places

The top 18

Romantic and intimate places, plus shows, live music and galleries, ranked by our own engine.

  1. Comedy Village4.9· 2.5kTheatre · Theater District

    1. Comedy Village

    Lively intimate comedy club with sharp stand-up and expertly mixed cocktails.
  2. Radio City Music Hall4.8· 27kTheatre · Diamond District

    2. Radio City Music Hall

    Landmark Art Deco theater with dazzling live shows and backstage tours.
  3. Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts4.8· 21kLive music · Lincoln Square

    3. Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts

    Historic performing-arts hub with world-class music, opera, ballet and iconic architecture.
  4. Essex4.8· 8.5kRestaurant · Lower East Side

    4. Essex

    Upscale Mediterranean steakhouse with shareable mezzes, expert cuts, and standout cocktails.
  5. Boucherie West Village4.8· 8.5kFrench · West Village

    5. Boucherie West Village

    Cozy French bistro serving classic dishes and an extensive wine list.
  6. Wave Hill Public Garden & Cultural Center4.8· 2.1kGallery · Fieldston

    6. Wave Hill Public Garden & Cultural Center

    Historic riverside gardens with art installations, scenic views, and seasonal programs.
  7. The Laugh Tour Comedy Club4.9· 794Theatre · Newport

    7. The Laugh Tour Comedy Club

    Lively intimate comedy club with standup, improv, craft cocktails, and energetic crowds.
  8. The Dickens4.8· 2.0kCocktail bar · Theater District

    8. The Dickens

    Cozy speakeasy-style cocktail bar with curated small plates and live music.
  9. Maison Close Restaurant4.8· 1.6kFrench · SoHo

    9. Maison Close Restaurant

    Cozy French bistro with pastries, tartines, curated wines—refined yet relaxed spot.
  10. Lucciola4.8· 1.5kItalian · Upper West Side

    10. Lucciola

    Upscale Italian restaurant with curated wines and refined seasonal dishes.
  11. Sorso'4.9· 678Wine bar · Greenwich Village

    11. Sorso'

    Cozy wine and tapas bar with curated small plates and an extensive wine list.
  12. Rockefeller Center4.7· 197kLandmark · Diamond District

    12. Rockefeller Center

    Iconic Art Deco complex with observation deck, skating rink; vibrant sights and tours.
  13. SUMMIT One Vanderbilt4.7· 31kMuseum · Murray Hill

    13. SUMMIT One Vanderbilt

    Panoramic Manhattan views with immersive art, mirrored interiors, and outdoor terraces.
  14. One World Observatory4.7· 25kCocktail bar · Battery Park City

    14. One World Observatory

    Panoramic skyline views, immersive exhibits, refined bar — unforgettable city vistas.
  15. Sogno Toscano Cafe´& Wine Bar4.9· 557Wine bar · Chelsea

    15. Sogno Toscano Cafe´& Wine Bar

    Cozy Italian wine bar with curated Tuscan wines, espresso, and small plates.
  16. OLIO E PIÙ4.7· 9.6kRestaurant · Greenwich Village

    16. OLIO E PIÙ

    Cozy trattoria with house-made pastas, fresh seafood, and curated wines.
  17. Carnegie Hall4.7· 9.5kTheatre · Columbus Circle

    17. Carnegie Hall

    Historic concert hall with superb acoustics, world-class performances, and guided tours.
  18. Ubani4.8· 1.0kSweets · Hudson Square

    18. Ubani

    Cozy Georgian dessert and vegetarian spot with shareable sweets and aromatic teas.

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