3 of the 10 reviews we read mention coming here on a date. A mid-priced Italian restaurant in Times Square. Reviewers single out the Italian food, suggest reserving a table, and mention coming on a date. Known for its house-made pasta.
414 restaurants in Manhattan
Romantic restaurants in NYC
Manhattan restaurants that reviewers keep choosing for a date. Every place here has at least two reviews that mention coming as a couple, and none where complaints about the noise outweigh it.
The top 24
Every place here has at least two reviews that say so. Ranked by star rating and how many reviews back it, one location per name.
Rank 1 Rank 2 2 of the 10 reviews we read mention coming here on a date. A mid-priced Thai restaurant in the Meatpacking District. Reviewers single out the Thai food, suggest reserving a table, and describe a loud, buzzing room.
Rank 3 3 of the 10 reviews we read mention coming here on a date. A mid-priced Thai restaurant in Hell's Kitchen. Reviewers mention the entertainment, suggest it for a date, and single out the food.
Rank 4 2 of the 10 reviews we read mention coming here on a date. A mid-priced Italian restaurant in Hell's Kitchen. Reviewers single out the Italian food, mention settling in with a coffee, and describe a cozy room. Insider tip: Special Lunch.
Rank 5 2 of the 10 reviews we read mention coming here on a date. A budget-friendly Middle Eastern restaurant in Inwood, open until 2 AM most nights and 3 AM on Fridays and Saturdays. Reviewers mention coming on a date, talk about the Mediterranean food, and single out the staff. Known for its Chicken Over Rice.
Rank 6 2 of the 10 reviews we read mention coming here on a date. A mid-priced American restaurant in Murray Hill, open from 7 AM. Reviewers single out the staff, mention coming on a date, and talk about the seafood.
Rank 7 2 of the 10 reviews we read mention coming here on a date. A mid-priced American restaurant on the Upper West Side. Reviewers mention brunch here, call it a hidden gem, and praise the service. Known for its branzino.
Rank 8 2 of the 10 reviews we read mention coming here on a date. A high-end Japanese restaurant in Greenwich Village. Reviewers mention the Japanese food, praise the service, and come for the entertainment. Known for its omakase.
Rank 9 2 of the 10 reviews we read mention coming here on a date. A mid-priced Asian fusion restaurant in the East Village. Reviewers single out the seafood, describe a loud, buzzing room, and mention friendly service.
Rank 10 2 of the 10 reviews we read mention coming here on a date. A mid-priced American restaurant in Hell's Kitchen. Reviewers praise the service, mention the American food, and suggest it for brunch.
Rank 11 2 of the 10 reviews we read mention coming here on a date. A mid-priced Italian restaurant in Midtown, open from 7 AM. Reviewers single out the staff, talk about the Italian food, and suggest it for an evening out.
Rank 12 3 of the 10 reviews we read mention coming here on a date. A mid-priced Indian restaurant on the Upper West Side. Reviewers single out the Indian food, call the space cozy, and mention coming on a date. Known for its Lobster Masala.
Rank 13 2 of the 10 reviews we read mention coming here on a date. A high-end steakhouse in the Meatpacking District. Reviewers mention friendly service, talk about the steaks, and suggest it for an evening out.
Rank 14 6 of the 10 reviews we read mention coming here on a date. An upscale steakhouse on the Lower East Side. Reviewers suggest it for a date, single out the staff, and mention brunch here. Known for its dry-aged bone-in steaks.
Rank 15 2 of the 10 reviews we read mention coming here on a date. A mid-priced Italian restaurant in Midtown, open from 7 AM on weekdays. Reviewers mention the Italian food, like being outdoors here, and suggest reserving a table.
Rank 16 3 of the 10 reviews we read mention coming here on a date. A mid-priced Thai restaurant in Hell's Kitchen. Reviewers mention the Thai food, single out the staff, and suggest it for a date. Known for its Tom Yum With Mix Seafood Spicy.
Rank 17 3 of the 10 reviews we read mention coming here on a date. A mid-priced Japanese restaurant on the Upper East Side. Reviewers talk about the Japanese food, suggest it for a date, and mention afternoon visits. Insider tip: *Last seating is 9:15pm. Known for its ramen.
Rank 18 2 of the 10 reviews we read mention coming here on a date.
Rank 19 4 of the 10 reviews we read mention coming here on a date. A mid-priced American restaurant in NoMad. Reviewers mention friendly service, suggest it for an evening out, and mention brunch here.
Rank 20 3 of the 10 reviews we read mention coming here on a date. A high-end Chinese restaurant in Chinatown. Reviewers talk about the Chinese food, suggest it for an evening out, and mention coming on a date.
Rank 21 2 of the 10 reviews we read mention coming here on a date. A mid-priced Thai restaurant in Times Square. Reviewers mention the Thai food, praise the service, and suggest it for an evening out. Insider tip: Book your Sai Tong reservation on Resy. Known for its Tom Yum.
Rank 22 2 of the 10 reviews we read mention coming here on a date. A high-end Japanese restaurant in Hell's Kitchen. Reviewers talk about the Japanese food, mention coming in small groups, and call it reliably good.
Rank 23 2 of the 10 reviews we read mention coming here on a date. A budget-friendly Japanese restaurant in Greenwich Village. Reviewers talk about the Japanese food and suggest it for a date. Insider tip: When youre looking for an affordably priced omakase experience, look no further than here.
Rank 24 2 of the 10 reviews we read mention coming here on a date. A mid-priced Italian restaurant in Tribeca. Reviewers single out the staff, talk about the Italian food, and mention coming on a date. Known for its homemade daily pastas.
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