best date night spot in lower manhattan / brooklyn

think cozy, dim lighting. vibes of le french diner.

any cuisine!

Question

best date night spot in lower manhattan / brooklyn

think cozy, dim lighting. vibes of le french diner.

any cuisine!

Clara G · Answer

Arrigos of fresh pond: Ny! If you are brave enough to get on the M train or take an Uber to Ridgewood, this place has a small fresh pasta menu, dark cozy vibes, nicest staff ever and is me and my boyfriends go to spot for friends visiting and special occasions.Best focaccia in the world, hands-down.

Brynna · Answer

Colbos next door: Spanish wine bar that was originally a men’s store but they expanded into this.

Love it!!! Great wine & really good dim sexy amazing delicious lighting

Nicole Anderson · Answer

Ferdinando’s: Century-plus old institution that was recently preserved and spruced up by Cafe Spaghetti team. Delicious cocktails and small bites.

Marlo · Answer

Nudibranch: Vibey Korean Spanish fusion spot with serious food. Very date night.

Katie · Answer

Sisters in Clinton Hill has forever and will always be one of my favorites. Amazing cocktails, food, and vibes. More american in terms of cuisine, but always local and fresh!

Paige Stewart Enslow · Answer

cervo’s: if you can get a res that is!

tomberlin · Answer

diner in williamsburg: cozy. sitting in the booth in the train car room is the best. excellent wine list, oysters, and fries. i love getting the caesar and whatever fish they have on the menu.

Alex · Answer

The immigrant wine bar: Good wine and cozy vibes. Small and intimate 🤗

Hope Corrigan · Answer

River Deli: On one of the coziest streets in Brooklyn! Cash only.

Gabba_gh0ul · Answer

Swift Hibernian Lounge: It’s a beautiful bar with yummy bar food and good drinks! It’s near cooper union and also near st marks. Their hot toddy’s are incredible and their cocktail menu is amazing

Teddy 🧸 · Answer

Ikigai NYC: I recently went here for my fiancés birthday and it was awesome! It’s a not for profit Japanese fine dining restaurant with all proceeds going towards fighting nyc food insecurity. The food was divine and you can feel good supporting a great cause.

chiarabelle · Answer

Runner-Up: Tiny, special, memorable AND delicious! Very small so try and get spots starting....NOW

amy hagedorn · Answer

The Fly: CHICKEN AND WINE!!!!

Mackie · Answer

Dinner at Harts —> Nightcap at Dynaco: Cozy, unfussy, great hospitality and staff. Best Old fashioned in Brooklyn at Dynaco and the lighting in there so good you will fall in love / be fallen in love with pretty much guaranteed. Bring cash for Dynaco <3

Emily Hubbard · Answer

Emmett’s on Grove!!!: Fun, dark, loud, flirty, great food in the WV. They also have another location that I’ve heard is easier to get a res at!

Megan Huntz · Answer

Sunn's NYC: It’s just right.

JV · Answer

West Village Classic Cozy: A two top here is pretty quintessential Village. If you want less classic more current cozy, stroll to cafe by day/wine bar by night St Jardim, or Fairfax for a burger or the newly reopened Fedora Bar. Cannot go wrong in that West Village Bermuda Triangle.

JV · Answer

Bar Oliver: I’ve been forgetting that with age comes sophistication, so going to a wine bar like Bar Oliver in ‘two bridges’ reminded me I’m not just a frump-toddler mom (weeks away from turning 36-40). I’m also a person who loves atmosphere and wants to feel like Chinatown is an uninitiated Paris arrondissement! The Spanish tapas and minimal table seating means this place isn’t for the faint of heart. You should plan on bringing a close friend to get sauced or share the whole menu with a four top.

Liela · Answer

Cozy Royale in Williamsburg: Top-tier Caesar salad, burgers, martinis, and fab specials. Perfect date spot.

Sophia Spero · Answer

Oyster happy hour @ cull & pistol: Heaven on earth weekdays from 4-6pm. Best variety in the city with new additions daily

Sophia Spero · Answer

The dirty martini w cheese @ Salumeria Rosi: If it doesn’t look like the Hudson River, I don’t want it

Micaela Cohen · Answer

roman’s in fort greene: had an amazing cozy meal there and the area is cute for date night drinks after

Sophia Spero · Answer

The rotisserie chicken @ Cleo: Lebanese flavors + southern comfort food = the ideal sweater weather date night.

Their cornbread is also a must try

Brigid · Answer

Cafe Kestrel: I can never recommend it enough.

faustyna · Answer

vinegar hill house: have seen a few other recs for it and wholeheartedly co-sign. so romantic, but unfussy/unpretentious. I dream about their chicken and that guinness cake!!!!!