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.
2. 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
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.
Brian Fanelli: The most amazing jazz club in the city with an intimate setting that makes you feel like you're in the band! Can't wait to go back!
Nicole Tipon: Loved the intimate space and being close to the music. Will be going back soon!
3. Cotenna
9.1
21 Bedford St (btwn Downing St and 6th Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Village · 241 tips and reviews
Rachel R: Amazing food, great value; a very intimate and cozy date spot. The prosciutto-wrapped warm mozzarella is delicious!
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!
Zach Hamed: Penne Pesto, Calamari, Orechiette, Rigatoni Gamberi paired with Nero D'Avola. Great spot for date night and a quiet candlelit dinner.
4. Palma
8.9
28 Cornelia St (btwn Bleecker St & W 4th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Village · 133 tips and reviews
H W: Romantic atmosphere, delicious food, good service
Mike Nickerson: Absolutely in love with this spot. Perfect for an intimate date night but not also not overly fancy. Exquisite Mediterranean-style food. Even better ambience and service.
Vicky O: Cozy Italian fare was seated in the back garden with tonnes of fairy lights. Decor reminded me of Italy. Delicious mushroom pasta and house salad. Wines are reasonable. Intimate and romantic setting.
5. Little Branch
8.9
20 7th Ave S (at Leroy St), New York, NY
Speakeasy · West Village · 336 tips and reviews
@JaumePrimero: a hidden bar in the west village that is great for an intimate rendezvous, date, or small gathering of friends. Love the gin cocktails here.
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.
Danielle Davis: Great jazz spot with classic cocktails and homey booths for a romantic date night
6. 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.
E: Romantic and Cozy French Bistro. Have a glass of wine and share some delicious small plates. Good for date or catching up with a friend.
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.
8. Cherry Lane Theatre
8.2
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.
10. Village Vanguard
9.2
178 7th Ave S (at W 11th St.), New York, NY
Jazz and Blues Venue · West Village · 75 tips and reviews
J. Stephen: Love this club, it's small so you're very intimate with the artist. Plus there's photographs of the jazz greats that played here in the past. Nice, cool vibe.
Jon Pressman: Fantastic, intimate room
Julie Soscia: One of the best spots in NYC for live jazz - great for a date or intimate setting.
11. The Little Owl
8.6
90 Bedford St (at Grove St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · West Village · 247 tips and reviews
pinsuda sagooleim: Cozy, romantic date spot. The meatball sliders are so tasty and the porkchop was perfection. Enjoy! Read more.
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!
12. Bobo
8.5
181 W 10th St (at 7th Ave S), New York, NY
French Restaurant · West Village · 143 tips and reviews
julia t: Service can be slow and not terribly kid-friendly, though they try. A good romantic dinner in a pretty setting upstairs.
Teddy Lu: very nice place for a date. sit upstairs for an intimate, cozy, romantic feel. food is good but not great.
E: Very charming spot in the east village - recommend going for drinks or for a date - romantic ambiance, especially in garden area
14. Malatesta Trattoria
8.6
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.
Wesley Bliss: Cute, casual, and somewhat romantic, with great outdoor seating. Food is superb, though the appetizers (bruschetta, etc.) were underwhelming.
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.
15. Hudson Clearwater
9.0
447 Hudson St (at Morton St), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · West Village · 198 tips and reviews
Ellie Cachette: Great place for a romantic dinner. Its a bit loud but the energy is great: food perfectly sized and timed. the lighting is dark, wine good. We sat down at 11pm and things were bumpin'
Stribling & Associates: Look for the unmarked green door. It leads to an open garden & an adjoining small interior area- intimate, cozy, & warmly lit. Their duck breast is a hit but try the spice rubbed pork - terrific!
Jorge H.: Ask for a seat in the back patio for an awesome, intimate evening.