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The most romantic restaurants in New York City
Start with Raoul's in SoHo for the steak au poivre, or the burger au poivre at the bar, Hart’s in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn and The Waverly Inn in West Village. Here are all 9, with why each one is worth it.
- Raoul'sSoHo · French bistro
Get: the steak au poivre, or the burger au poivre at the bar. A SoHo fixture since 1975
Iconic SoHo French bistro since the 1970s, known for steak au poivre and a dim, bohemian atmosphere.
- Hart’sBedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn · New American, natural wine
Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. Lively Bed-Stuy restaurant with a wood-fired menu, known for its natural wine list and seasonal small plates.
- The Waverly InnWest Village · American comfort food
Co-owned by former Vanity Fair editor Graydon Carter, with a no-photos rule.
- Cafe BouludFrench fine dining
Elegant Upper East Side dining room from Daniel Boulud, serving refined French food with seasonal menus.
- Cafe CarmelliniFrench brasserie
Andrew Carmellini's grand Flatiron brasserie inside a landmark bank building, known for polished French American cooking.
- Le CrocodileWilliamsburg, Brooklyn · French brasserie
Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Stylish Williamsburg brasserie inside the William Vale, known for steak frites and a lively retro bar scene.
- Le Veau d’OrFrench bistro
Revived old-school Upper East Side French bistro, known for its classic onion soup and timeless charm.
- The Four HorsemenWilliamsburg, Brooklyn · natural wine bar
Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Williamsburg wine bar and restaurant from musician Justin Chearno, known for a serious natural wine list and sharp cooking.
- TxikitoBasque-Spanish tapas
Lively Chelsea Basque-Spanish tapas spot known for pintxos, grilled seafood, and a fun, convivial wine-bar energy.
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What are the romantic restaurants in New York City?
Chef Amazing’s picks start with Raoul's (SoHo), Hart’s (Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn) and The Waverly Inn (West Village). All 9 places are on this page with what to get, where they are and a map.
Which neighborhood is best for romantic restaurants in New York City?
Most of these are in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The map on this page shows every one, numbered like the list.
How does Chef Amazing pick these?
From Chef Amazing’s city guide and lists for New York City: the places critics, chefs and locals keep recommending, checked and kept current, with what to order at each. Nobody pays to be on them.
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