1. Cotenna
9.1
21 Bedford St (btwn Downing St and 6th Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Village · 241 tips and reviews
Andrew Lim: Cozy atmosphere and solid wine selection. Get small plates to share and finish the meal off with delicious pasta
Ray Lin: Neatly tucked away on a quaint but gorgeous West Village block, this fantastic Italian spot is a perfect choice for an intimate date. Order tapas style and share a couple pastas and apps. Molto Buono!
hania albraikan: I tried Burrata,feta cheese salad and bruschetta for starters and mac & cheese and arrabbiata as main course all of them were perfect , the restaurant is cozy with nice atmosphere and service 👌🏼
2. The Raines Law Room
9.2
48 W 17th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Speakeasy · Union Square · 336 tips and reviews
Razorfish: A cool, intimate little speakeasy with great cocktails.
Nikhil Bala: Hands down, one of the very best places in the CIty to take your date out for an intimate evening. Trust me, you won't be disappointed.
Meg Farmer: Hidden, intimate spot perfect for a date. Similar to dear Irving or flat iron lounge. Great place to have a delicious cocktail & good conversation.
3. Bowery Ballroom
9.1
6 Delancey St (at Bowery), New York, NY
Rock Club · Lower East Side · 216 tips and reviews
Joe Gruchacz: Great sound and a nice, intimate venue. Read more.
Peter Wu: My favorite concert venue in NY. Great acoustics, w/ an intimate feel. They do a great job of booking indie bands that complement the space. Don't forget to check out the balcony!
Emily Wilson: An awesome, intimate venue. A sold out show will never be overcrowded. The downstairs bar is cool, too.
5. Rubirosa Ristorante
9.1
235 Mulberry St (btwn Prince & Spring St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · NoLita · 843 tips and reviews
citizenM: It is quaint, intimate, and comfortable, and the food never fails to amaze and please us. With a full gluten free menu, this place welcomes all. Read more.
Duygu İnceöz: Great pizza, cozy athmosphere, very crowded for dinner, always a wait at the door
Meg Farmer: Such a cozy place with delicious food. Great for groups as well as dates. Thin crust pizza is top notch, but don't overlook the salad, calamari, and ravioli; all favs from our table.
6. Pause Cafe
9.2
3 Clinton St (btwn E Houston & Stanton St), New York, NY
Juice Bar · Lower East Side · 128 tips and reviews
Elysia Mann: Cozy and adorable, healthy and delicious
Prabhdeep Singh: My favorite place in he neighborhood. Great, fresh, resonantly prices food with a cozy atmosphere and amazing staff. Acai bowls are a must.
Bailey Richardson: Amazing spread of healthy options (nut butter smoothies, açaí bowls, salads, sandwiches) plus coconut macarons. AND it’s affordable, family owned/ run & just expanded into a bigger cozy new spot.
7. Smalls Jazz Club
9.2
183 W 10th St (btwn 4th St & 7th Ave S), New York, NY
Jazz and Blues Venue · West Village · 124 tips and reviews
Vic Zaud: Wonderful small (no pun) club that brings an intimate jazz experience. Super unique.
Alex Hennessey: Maybe my favorite place in the city? Great, intimate space. Mirrors strategically placed so you can really see how the pianist and drummer play. Performers are incredible and magnetic.
Nicole Tipon: Loved the intimate space and being close to the music. Will be going back soon!
9. Dear Irving
9.0
55 Irving Pl (at E 17th St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Union Square · 245 tips and reviews
Eric Tash: Great, swanky, intimate vibe - great for small groups and dates.
Kavita Baba: Has a very similar vibe to manhattan cricket club. It's cozy, romantic, and lively all at once. Loved the vice versa for a light summer cocktail. Definitely bring people here to impress.
Leonardo Urbina: Great for an intimate date but also great for a power meeting. Beautiful setting with great drinks and excellent barkeeps.
10. Buvette
9.1
42 Grove St (btwn Bedford & Bleecker St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · West Village · 534 tips and reviews
Layla Khoury-Hanold: Cozy table by front window, tartinettes, beets, cauliflower gratin & selection of cheeses - perfect for intimate date or group of friends.
Premshree Pillai: This is the kind of restaurant you keep returning to. The simple, delicious food, friendly service, warm and cozy space, and attention to detail make this a lovely neighborhood spot.
Bitches Who Brunch: Buvette is a gem of a restaurant, with petite, artfully curated, and well-executed dishes. For quite possibly the most adorable, intimate space for outdoor brunching, check out the back courtyard. Read more.
11. bibi
9.0
211 E 4th St (Ave A/Ave B), New York, NY
Wine Bar · Alphabet City · 38 tips and reviews
Saleem: Great happy hour through 8pm with $20 select bottles, $6 daily pick glasses, $10 appetizers+glasses. Great atmosphere, cozy
Molly Donohue: Cozy and great wine selection
PureWow: This cozy wine bar has one of the best deals in town: $22 on bottles, a $6 glass of the day and a huge selection of $5 bites. Best of all, it’s Mon-Thurs from 5-8pm and weekends from 4-8pm. Read more.
12. Sake Bar Decibel
9.0
240 E 9th St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Sake Bar · East Village · 257 tips and reviews
Nao Miz: Dark, cozy and delicious. If you like this place, you'd probably like Sakagura and Robataya.
Teddy Lu: my absolute favorite bar in nyc. sit at the bar in the front, not in the back room for a more authentic, intimate experience.
Hannah Y.: Cozy sake bar with a cool atmosphere and a wide selections of sake! One of my favorite sake bars.