Four Midtown Spots for Date Night, from Pasta to Live Jazz

4.7 (1,577)

Mon – Sun, 11:00 – 22:30

235 E 53rd St

A narrow, beautifully decorated room on East 53rd Street serving fresh daily pasta, focaccia, spaghetti alle vongole and a creamy Alfredo. Curated wines and handcrafted spritz cocktails round out the meal. Tables sit close together, but service stays attentive. Smart casual dress.

4.5 (2,258)

Mon – Thu, Sun, 17:00 – 01:00 (+1); Fri – Sat, 17:00 – 03:00 (+1)

239 E 53rd St

A tiny Tokyo-style basement bar with nightly live jazz, low lighting and warm acoustics that suit a quiet date. Order the creamy, spicy cod roe udon with a cocktail. No reservations, waits run long, tables have time limits and cover charges apply.

4.5 (2,479)

Mon – Wed, 17:00 – 23:00; Thu, 17:00 – 00:00 (+1); Fri – Sat, 17:00 – 02:00 (+1); Sun, 12:00 – 23:00

3 Mitchell Pl 26th floor

On the 26th floor of Mitchell Place, a plush lounge with 360-degree skyline views, an outdoor terrace facing sunsets and the East River, and a DJ indoors. Try the signature Omacocktail tasting. The food menu is limited and expensive.

4.6 (916)

Mon – Sun, 11:00 – 22:00

15 W 56th St

Rustic Tuscan classics and Italian wines beneath a monumental custom watercolor, in a 3,000-square-foot space with a coffee bar and cocktail lounge. Reviewers single out the ricotta appetizer, spaghetti vongole and a light homemade tiramisu. Service is attentive.