Sponsored Post: Where’s the most romantic place to dine in New York City?

Candlelight, a vase of fresh flowers, intimate environs, your beautiful date across the table—there’s nothing quite like a romantic meal. And New York City has no shortage of swoon-worthy places for food and flirtation. But which ones are the best? Is it Antica Venezia Ristorante, with its sunset views, working fireplaces and fine Italian fare? Or is it the River Café, with its old-school glamour, decadence and waterfront dining? Maybe you gravitate to the Parisian charm of Brooklyn’s Belleville or the intimate elegance of Brownstone dining at Bobo in the West Village. Or perhaps you’d rather just pick up a fine bottle of wine and some takeout from Whole Foods.

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By Sponsor in Miscellaneous on November 18, 2008 4:00 PM

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Snoopy

Leonards of Great Neck for its food and ambience. And reasonable prices.

pissyrabbit

OH! I want to change my answer!!!

Acqua Santa in Williamsburg but only in the summer when the courtyard is open.

morevino

river's edge in lic. a true getaway in the city with that gigantic view.

hanbush

Chanterelle in TriBeCa is an amazing place for a fancy date

rachelblue

One if by Land, Two if by Sea.

Elisa Winter

New Leaf Cafe, in the middle of Fort Tryon park, has surroundings that can't be beat. It's in a gorgeous stone building, it's small, intimate, great food and service... probably best to go anytime except for the winter to get the full affect of your surroundings. There's a reason so many people want to have their wedding party here.

Snoopy

The Ear Inn on Spring Street. It's lighting is low and there is usually a table available in the back for that romantic tete-a-tete.

masiv

Cafe Cluny

pissyrabbit

Aliseo Osteria del Borgo in Brooklyn

mihow

Aurora is nice! Second that. But expect a long wait unless they take reservations? I can't remember. We waited the two times we went there.

Rachelle Bowden

Sea Thai in the EV

audrita

In Vino in the East Village is my fav, great food and wine, and a cozy wine cellar feel.

RedWhiteandBrooklyn

Capsouto Freres. Beautiful, spacious room, gracious service, delicious food, terrific wine list, great

prices.

Go there.

Now!

schizofriendly

Lunetta in Brooklyn.

BackStJoe

Coppola's on 79th off Amsterdam.

Great Italian food, intimate space. It's where we spend our anniversary's.

horatioseymour

Whole Foods in Columbus Circle.

John Del Signore

I nominate Aurora in Williamsburg, as long as someone else is paying. If it's on me, you can't beat Supercore a stone's throw away.

lanciano

i don't find Belleville very romantic and the service has been pretty bad the times I've been there. A lousy waiter and forgotten drink orders can sour a good mood pretty quick.

In Brooklyn, I give my romantic dining vote to Convivium Osteria, also on 5th Avenue.

calvin

i like apizz on eldridge. romantic lighting and decor. always a solid meal and a good wine selection.

mihow

My husband and I have always had a great time at Hangawi. But it is vegetarian (but that shouldn't turn folks off!) and it is pricey. It's definitely a night out, great if you couple it with a broadway show.

Granted, we don't get out much anymore (baby) so it's been years since we've been there.

Jake Dobkin

Blue Hill-- easily the nicest place for a romantic dinner, and pretty affordable compared to the other high-quality places, like Grammercy Tavern.