Five Romantic Restaurants for your first Date
LE BERNARDIN / 155 West 51st
Street
Le Bernardin is a legend when it comes to fine dining. It is by far one of the most glamorous French restaurants in all of New York City with impeccable service and incredible attention to detail. Needless to say the food is phenomenal and the overall dining experience uniquely special.
BABBO / 110 Wavery Place
Hailed with a glowing 3-star review by Ruth Reichl of the New York Times shortly after its opening, Babbo has since been met with much critical acclaim. Mario Batali and Joseph Bastianich transformed the Old Coach House, a New York restaurant landmark from the ’60s, into a modern Roman-style trattoria. Everything, from the tiny bar where Italian wines are poured to the upstairs dining room, is altogether inviting. Babbo dishes will dazzle and delight. As stated in NY Magazine: Babbo, the most exciting Italian restaurant in town serves food you’ll never find in Little Italy.
BLUE HILL FARMS / 75 Washington Place NYC / 640 Bedford Road White Plains
Blue Hill in Greenwich Village, is the perfect setting
for a romantic meal for two. Located in a landmark “speak easy” in the basement of a Greenwich village townhouse, Bill Hill serves inventive American fare in a very cozy setting. Their Valentines Day “no utensils” tasting menu has become the talk of the town and a local favorite.
DANIEL / 60 East
56th Street
Renowned French Chef Daniel Boulud’s four star restaurant will not disappoint! A Zagat survey referred to it as a “home to what would be heaven’s kitchen”. Elegant, sleek and contemporary not only describe the interior but also the impeccably prepared menu. The Skybox offers a “Chef’s Table” in a private dining atmosphere that is enclosed in glass and offers an overhead view of the kitchen. Very romantic, formal attire, pricey but worth it!
PETROSSIAN /
182 W. 58th Street
What could be better than caviar and vodka or champagne for your first date? Owned by the Petrossian Family, the menu boasts elegant French-influenced contemporary dishes that feature caviar, smoked fish, and foie gras delicacies for which Petrossian is known throughout the world. Etched Erté mirrors, Lalique crystal, Limoges china and sparkling chandeliers create an appropriate setting for your romantic meal for two.
