1. Shalel Lounge
8.5
65 W 70th St (Columbus Ave), New York, NY
Lounge · Lincoln Square · 75 tips and reviews
jenny z: Beautiful, romantic and private. Love!
Michael Fox-Rabinovitz: Great intimate date place with lots of nooks and crannies, great lighting and atmosphere
Natalie Walker: Fantastic date spot or relaxed intimate setting for close group of friends. Hummus and crudités are fantastic but the bacon wrapped dates are a must order! The best I've had.
3. Smoke Jazz & Supper Club
8.6
2751 Broadway (btwn W 105th & W 106th St), New York, NY
Music Venue · Upper West Side · 76 tips and reviews
Max Long: Get the lamb sliders- they are delicious- the ambiance is perfect and free live music in an intimate setting cannot be topped
Sarah Colvin: Some of the best cat's in the world play here. It's an intimate room. Great for date night. Incredible acoustics. I love the bar. I love the tables. The food is good. The service is great! Spot on!
Nora Pencheva: This place has some of the best jazz i'be experienced in NYC! Very intimate atmosphere and music out of this world...Thursday nights are great as it is not too crowded
4. Tessa
8.5
349 Amsterdam Ave (West 77th Street), New York, NY
Mediterranean Restaurant · Upper West Side · 51 tips and reviews
Cesar Razuri: Nice, intimate restaurant. I'm not a fan of the close seating arrangements, but we sat on the end and it was fine. The food was delicious! The Rabbit Cavatelli was delicious!
Paige C: I was genuinely impressed with the ambiance, service and food at Tessa. The presentation of each plate was more impressive as they kept coming. I highly recommend the duck. Perfect date spot.
Joshua Schwimmer: Consistently great. Try the vesper martini, the octopus appetizer, the brie special appetizer, and the rabbit cavatelli.
5. Pier I Cafe
8.8
W 70th St (at Riverside Blvd), New York, NY
Café · Lincoln Square · 179 tips and reviews
Maimona. D: The food area is so romantic and the food itself is amazing. Good place to spend your summer nights walking by the water or chill back to have a fruity Sangria!!
Daria: No better place to chill out and watch the sunset. Food and beer - great. Not glamorous but absolutely romantic.
Psychedelic Mess: wow amazing date spot in the summer time, the food is delish and the drinks range from beer to yummy cocktails. I LOVE the piña colada taste just like icecream
6. The Milling Room
8.9
446 Columbus Ave (at W 81st St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Upper West Side · 52 tips and reviews
Alex Fish: Stunning and romantic spot. The rabbit pappardelle is on point
Jenny K: The chicken and skirt steak are both delicious. Start with the escarole salad - crisp and tangy and refreshing.
Zach Hamed: Hidden gem on Upper West Side with American/Mediterranean cuisine. Chicken, risotto, and codfish all delicious. Beautiful high ceilings and old fashioned decor.
7. Buceo 95
8.7
201 W 95th St (btwn Amsterdam Ave & Broadway), New York, NY
Tapas Restaurant · Upper West Side · 93 tips and reviews
The Corcoran Group: Candlelit and cozy tapas joint with an awesome maître d’ and sommelier – they’ll remember you next time you visit. We loved the dates, lamb sliders and salt cod croquettes.
Seth Borus: Drink menu is really solid with many new Spanish finds, especially in the white section. Many tapas to choose from. We love the steak tapas and mushroom app. Small and intimate.
Brandon: UWS Tapas Gem! Good vibe and great plates.
8. Salumeria Rosi
8.6
283 Amsterdam Ave (btw 73rd & 74th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Upper West Side · 119 tips and reviews
The Corcoran Group: The most amazing selection of Italian cured meats in NYC. This place is a perfect first date spot to share some wine and small plates of deliciousness.
Mark Lombardi: Great date place
ℳ𝒶𝓎♍: Great little gem on the UWS. The portions are plentiful and the food is authentic. I recommend their Lasagna & Rigatoni Bolognese. Do leave room for dessert, Torta di Ricotta & Tiramisu are fantastic
9. Leyla
8.8
108 W 74th St, New York, NY
Mediterranean Restaurant · Upper West Side · 12 tips and reviews
Dee: 3 cheese pide!!! Awesome date night spot and excellent service. I will be back.
Elena Wallin: Lahmacun, cheese pide, eggplant caviar! The vibe is really cute and nice. Quite romantic.
Pete Webb: Delicious Turkish Cuisine — Leyla is a beautiful addition to the UWS gourmet scene!
10. Celeste
8.2
502 Amsterdam Ave (btwn W 84th & W 85th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Upper West Side · 124 tips and reviews
Susie Rust: homemade pastas, cash only in this intimate hole in the wall. Quattro Stagione pizza is sooo good! The owner smuggles in cheese from Italy monthly, SHHHH, don't tell!
Gothamist: This intimate, cash-only Upper West Side eatery doles out pizzas and pasta dishes to those who can handle the long wait for a table. Try out the four-quadrant quattro stagioni pie or the Penne Mo Mo. Read more.
Alex Gordon: Best Italian on the UWS. "Frying is the great pleasure of Neopolitan cooking."
11. Vin Sur Vingt
9.1
66 W 84th St (Columbus Ave), New York, NY
Wine Bar · Upper West Side · 14 tips and reviews
Michael Fox-Rabinovitz: Very welcome and romantic addition to the neighborhood. Small, cozy, wonderful food, little bruschetta with honey is a must
Jeff Solomon: Good selection of French wines. Try the mini-soups / stews
Ada Chiu: Cozy place! The wine flights are a cool way to try out different kinds of wines.
13. Bin 71
8.5
237 Columbus Ave (at 71st St.), New York, NY
Wine Bar · Lincoln Square · 51 tips and reviews
Christopher McConnell: Nice intimate atmosphere
Cesar Razuri: High energy, delicious food, amazing beer and wine selection, great staff and intimate. A true gem of a wine bar in the UWS.
Scott Carleton: Very good food. have the pumpkin ravioli
14. AMC Loews 84th Street 6
9.2
2310 Broadway (btwn W 83rd & W 84th St), New York, NY
Movie Theater · Upper West Side · 200 tips and reviews
Maneesh N: Best movie theater in the city. Amazing. Row H is a little too far back, so I'd sit a little closer (maybe F). Moveable armrests make the recliners into love seats for a perfect date night spot
ImSo_Brooklyn: Comfortable seats, good for dates.. Great theater!
Es H: Very posh and relaxing to see a movie on a leather reclining chair! Super comfortable!
15. The Hamilton
8.1
998 Amsterdam Ave (109th and 110th), New York, NY
Whisky Bar · Upper West Side · 19 tips and reviews
⚠️Macro Error⚠️: Want to do a date night? This is the spot. Alan knows everything there is to know about each and every whiskey here. Super knowledgeable w/ his whiskey game. Good eats too btw.
Maneesh N: Great cozy whiskey bar with a relaxed atmosphere and amazing food. Incredible selection of whiskies! Ask for spicy mustard with your food too
Christophe Jammet: Scotch eggs, whiskey, steak and eggs. Awesome mellow brunch.