#ROMANTIC RESTAURANTS WINDOWS#

A candle chandelier hangs over a marble-topped bar, right by huge windows covering an entire wall and letting natural light in. Le Coucou is a French restaurant in Soho that enchants with its decor. Photo credit: Jon Lin Photography Le Coucou (Soho) The gorgeously presented Shellfish Medley at Le Bernardin.

The interior design is decorated with fancy woodwork and flower arrangements, creating an elite environment perfect for a date night. Savor freshness and class during a multi-course dining experience. Here, simplicity is key, with an approach to seafood that highlights the fish as the star of every plate.įor Valentine’s Day, they offer fixed price and tasting menus in the dining room. Le Bernadin is a three Michelin star restaurant ideal for those who want the ultimate luxurious dining experience.

Steak tartare and chicken cooked with Champagne are just two examples of the classics served on the fixed-price menu. The red seats and flowers spread across the dining room create passion by themselves, and you won’t have to do much to have a romantic dinner. La Grenouille ( 3 E 52nd St.) is the perfect stereotype of a romantic restaurant-they even serve French food, so you know they’re serious about romance. The menu is seasonal and ever-changing, always serving the best and freshest ingredients to make dishes like risotto with bleu cheese cream, croquetas with cured salt cod fritters, and Spanish bean soup. Then dine on the open-air terrace surrounded by dim, golden lights. Visit the wine cellar, probably the most romantic part of the place. Il Buco is that sort of small restaurant that reminds you of small towns in Italy, where you know the food will taste like it was home-cooked by your grandma. Photo credit: Shinya Suzuki Il Buco (NoHo) River Café is one of the most picturesque spots for a romantic meal. You may need to dress up a bit, but it’s worth the effort. Savor their cocktails or maybe a glass of some of the best wines. Here, you can experience that while eating New American dishes like scallops, crispy duck breast, and roasted rabbit. There is nothing more romantic than a candlelit dinner by the river on a warm summer night. The River Café sits by the water and offers amazing views of the Manhattan skyline under the Brooklyn Bridge. Photo credit: Lou Stejskal River Café (Dumbo) A selection of Cosme’s excellent modern Mexican fare. Rumor has it that Barack and Michelle Obama liked to come here for meals when in New York. With a Mexican-inspired menu, try classics like cobia al pastor and the house famous duck carnitas. Here, most dishes are small, and you can come for a date night to try and share everything on the menu.

Cosme (Flatiron)Ĭosme was once the highest-ranked American restaurant on the World’s 50 Best List, and a spoonful of their husk meringue will make you understand why. You can taste some classics like beef Wellington and scallops and finish off with a chocolate souffle. Serving exceptional food since 1973, the establishment gives you the option of choosing between a three-course or seven-course meal. Candles and brick fireplaces are part of the deal. The old carriage house now serves as a dining room, and so does the garden outside, making you feel like you’re inside a fairytale. One if by Land, Two if by Sea is one of the most romantic restaurants in NYC and probably in the world. 14 Frevo (Greenwich Village) One If By Land, Two If By Sea (West Village)

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