Manhattan Restaurants for Date Night

4.4 (268)

Tue – Sun, 17:00 – 22:00

21 E 9th St #1, New York, NY 10003, USA

Bow tied waiters serve red sauce pasta and classic entrees beside a fireplace. The East 9th Street dining room keeps the focus on traditional Italian service.

4.4 (5,491)

Mon – Thu, 11:30 – 22:30; Fri, 11:30 – 23:30; Sat, 11:00 – 23:30; Sun, 11:00 – 22:30

65 4th Ave

Tonkotsu ramen comes with open kitchen views and a bustling atmosphere in the East Village. Communal tables put the emphasis on social dining, with cocktails and shared plates alongside the bowls.

4.4 (947)

Mon – Wed, Sun, 11:30 – 21:30; Thu – Sat, 11:30 – 22:00

579 Avenue of the Americas

Ramen and sushi share the focus in this dimly lit Chelsea restaurant. Diners describe a quiet room, though experiences with dining pace vary and some feel rushed near closing.

4.6 (1,455)

Mon, Sun, 16:00 – 21:00; Tue – Thu, 16:00 – 22:00; Fri – Sat, 16:00 – 23:00

13 East 12th Street

Pepper crusted steaks and chocolate cake define this red walled dining room on East 12th Street. Vintage portraits and detailed service set a classic steakhouse mood. Seating can occasionally run behind schedule.