1. Cotenna
9.0
21 Bedford St (btwn Downing St and 6th Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Village · 241 tips and reviews
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!
David Linehan: Cool, intimate place with great food and wine. Very affordable for this part of town, and great service - especially from Bruce the manager
Kappie Farrington: Excellent date night situation. Authentic Italian at an extremely reasonable price point. Service is great.
New York Habitat: This upscale restaurant is perfect for a classy, romantic night out. Live piano, candlelit tables, and courteous service. Start with the pretzel bread and get the beef wellington for the main course.
M. Silver Associates: Tucked away in a historic 18th Cent. carriage house in the West Village, this romantic restaurant has been the setting for countless cozy dinners since it opened in 1972. A fireplace & grand piano.
M. Silver Associates: Tucked away in historic 18th-century carriage house in West Village, this romantic restaurant has been setting for countless cozy dinners since it opened in 1972. Has crackling fireplace & a piano.
4. Little Branch
8.9
20 7th Ave S (at Leroy St), New York, NY
Speakeasy · West Village · 336 tips and reviews
NY Waterway: Fun place to go for a subterranean, speakeasy experience. Dim lighting, cozy booths, and live jazz provide for an intimate setting. Great bartenders serving a variety of cocktails. Cash only.
Jeffrey: Superbly made drinks created by a team from the Milk & Honey family, an intimate setting complete with a piano, and it's underground.
Hailey Heewoo Kim: love the vibe here - it's unique and romantic. the live jazz music is a huge plus and the drinks are great (tell the bartender the kind of drink you like and trust him/her with it!)
5. Buvette
9.1
42 Grove St (btwn Bedford & Bleecker St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · West Village · 533 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.
Compass: Everything is tiny at this romantic French bistro: small plates, small silverware, and small plates. But perfected steak tartare and gratin make this a perfect date 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.
6. Smalls Jazz Club
9.1
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!
7. L'Artusi
9.3
228 W 10th St (btwn Bleecker & Hudson St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Village · 398 tips and reviews
CollegeFashionista: L'Artusi is the perfect place for a date night with that special someone. Share a few gourmet plates and enjoy a glass from their extensive wine list. It will be a romantic evening to remember!
Lindsay C: Cozy date spot with delicious food. Hard to get a table. Definitely make a reservation in advance! Try the bone marrow, tagliatelle pasta and chicken (main course).
Rewan Parti: Excellent food and service. Order the day boat scallops and roasted mushroom for appetizers. The linguine Nero is delectable. Perfect date spot! Get the corner table near the kitchen.
8. The Little Owl
8.5
90 Bedford St (at Grove St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · West Village · 247 tips and reviews
Theory: NY. Charming and warmly lit, The Little Owl offers a romantic and inviting atmosphere with food that will keep you coming back for more. Their gravy meatball sliders helped put them on the map.
Joanne Pang: Intimate, romantic ambience best enjoyed over a glass of wine or two with a date. Meatball sliders are a must!
Amanda Williams: Cozy restaurant with delicious dishes, great date night spot.
9. Bobo
8.5
181 W 10th St (at 7th Ave S), New York, NY
French Restaurant · West Village · 143 tips and reviews
Bullfrog & Baum: Dinner at this seasonal, fresh and inventive spot is always good, but make sure to try their weekend brunch. The charming decor make it a great date spot!
Teddy Lu: very nice place for a date. sit upstairs for an intimate, cozy, romantic feel. food is good but not great.
Katie Gambini: Great food, great ambiance - a perfect date night spot in the Village.
11. The Waverly Inn
8.7
16 Bank St (at Waverly Pl), New York, NY
American Restaurant · West Village · 131 tips and reviews
Daniela Stefovska: love this place...perfect for brunch or a romantic dinner. try the white bellini for brunch!
Shindy C: So romantic and the truffle mac and cheese IS worth it.
Siovonne: Brunch in the outdoor garden, perfection. Great space, and amazing decor. Great for groups, or a even a date spot.
12. Baker & Co.
8.0
259 Bleecker St (Cornelia), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Village · 102 tips and reviews
Elyse Estrada: I searched 4sq for "cozy, romantic, good for dates, recommended by people I follow, I've never been, $$" and it totally delivered! Sit in the covered patio and enjoy a bottle of Primitivo w/erythang!
Lauren Mac: Really romantic, adorable Italian spot with a cute patio in the back. Mac & cheese, and the bread 👌🏼
Nate S: Perfect date night spot! I was looking for a perfect spot in the West Village and found this place on Foursquare. Go for dinner and sit in the back garden (it's open all year round, heated in winter).
13. Cherry Lane Theatre
8.3
38 Commerce St (btwn Barrow & Bedford), New York, NY
Theater · West Village · 37 tips and reviews
Victoria Andújar: Best spot in NYC for an intimate theater experience. Nice, helpful staff, too!
Brian Masefield: See #JoyBehar while you can! Theatre is intimate, cozy, but offers no food, snack, nor drink.
Rebecca Mazza: Small intimate theater.
15. Malatesta Trattoria
8.7
649 Washington St (btwn 10th St & Christopher St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Village · 197 tips and reviews
Yasmin Zar-Block: This place is one if my favorite restaurants for dinner in NYC. Candlelit romantic vibe, authentic Italian fare, great staff, and chock full of gorgeous people to stare at. Prices are great too.
Hector: Excellent date spot, but be prepared to wait. Noisy ambiance, good for crowds though. Spinach gnocchi is the best.
Annie Tolochinski: Great pasta at this romantic dinner date spot. Snag a table outside and enjoy this quite corner in the west village, away from it all, it actually feels like you traveled to Italy.