A Guide to Romantic New York Restaurants

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You can find fine dining in New York in any of the 5 Burroughs, from Brooklyn to the Bronx, Battery Park to Queens. Like the people who make up this exciting city, New York restaurants are a kaleidoscope of cuisines, décor and location.

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And some of the best places to eat in New York can also be quite affordable too, especially for lunch or an appetizer.

Here’s just a small sampling of romantic New York restaurants, including some cheap and fun places to eat on a romantic New York getaway:

One If By Land, Two If By Sea
Restored 18th century brick carriage house located deep in Greenwich Village. Incredibly romantic, 4 fireplaces, evening pianist, and a menu raved about by critics. 17 Barrow St. (between 7th Ave. & W. 4th St.) 212-647-9385.

River Café
Talk about a view! One of the most romantic restaurants in Brooklyn, New York. Winner of the Time Out New York Readers Choice Award for most romantic restaurant. The lights of lower Manhattan will twinkle in your wine glass in this great location just below the Brooklyn Bridge at 1 Water St, Brooklyn. 718-522-5200 for reservations, and a jacket is required for men.

Irving Mill
Rustic, warm interior and very friendly staff. Try the pork chop or rabbit in this new and raved about NYC romantic eatery. 116 E. 16th St. (212) 254-1600

Locanda Vini & Olii
A fabulously restored drug store! Delicious Tuscan dishes in a quiet part of the Clinton Hill neighborhood. Reasonably priced, warm atmosphere and nice wine list. 129 Gates Ave Brooklyn, NY 11238 (718) 622-9202

Katz’s Delicatessen
Just soak up the atmosphere in this great New York eatery! You might recognize the inside from “When Harry Met Sally”. Enjoy a lunch of corned beef and pastrami on rye with a pickle. 205 E. Houston St. 212-254-2246

Soup Kitchen International
Pretend your Jerry and Elaine ordering soup here on Seinfeld! Closed during the summer, but well worth seeking out at other times for the crab bisque and mulligatawny soups. And just like on the show,line-ups are common. 259a W55th St. (at 8th ave)

Hot Dog & Pretzel Stands
Fine Dining in New York just too expensive? Here’s a low-cost alternative! And romantic too. They’re scattered throughout streetcorners in Manhattan, and just like you always saw on TV and in the movies!

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