Best Romantic Restaurants in Mott Haven

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1. Le Veau d'Or

4.8

Exceptional(95)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• French • Upper East Side

Booked 59 times today

Established in 1937, Le Veau d’Or reopens under neo-bistro extraordinaires, Chefs Riad Nasr and Lee Hanson. The renaissance pays homage to the incredible history of the space while bringing an elevated level of execution to the food and beverage programs. Le Veau d'Or serves a $125 prix-fixe dinner menu Tuesday - Saturday and an $85 prix-fixe lunch menu Tuesday - Friday. We can accommodate up to four people per reservation in our main dining room. Unfortunately, we don't push tables together for larger parties, but our private dining room can host groups up to 24!Our bar is available for walk-ins where guests can enjoy lunch, dinner, or just a drink!Our intimate dining room means we are unable to adjust party sizes once a reservation is confirmed. Decreases in party size will be subject to a fee of $50/seat.

A photo of Central Park Boathouse restaurant

2. Central Park Boathouse

4.6

Exceptional(1220)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• Continental • Upper East Side

Booked 155 times today

Dine with us in the beautifully updated restaurant that reimagines the Boathouse's iconic history and charm. Reviving old traditions and making new ones – we’ve got something for everybody.Monday - SaturdayLUNCH: 11am -4pmDINNER: 4pm-9pmSundayBRUNCH: 11am - 3pmDINNER: 3pm-8pmIn addition, our outdoor Café, is open Daily from 8am to 7pm and our Dockside Bar is open Daily from 11am to dusk, weather permitting. Both are first come, first served and not bookable. *For parties of 13 or more: please contact us at info@centralparkboathouse.com or kavila@legends.net**Please Note** Our restaurant is located inside of Central Park, which means all guests must arrive on foot, there is no parking at our property. The closest entrance and cross streets are 72nd street and 5th Ave.

3. Santi

4.7

Exceptional(68)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Midtown

Booked 43 times today

Esteemed Chef Michael White makes his awaited return to the heart of New York City with a brand-new Italian. The menu promises a delightful exploration of Italian cuisine, drawing inspiration from Chef White's extensive travels and apprenticeship throughout the country. Prepare to experience the culmination of his culinary journey, presented with diligence and a commitment to timeless flavors.Santi is part of Michael White and Bruce Bronster's Bbianco HospitalityParanza, BahamasMirabella, MiamiMika, Coral GablesLevant, Puerto Rico

4. Quality Bistro

4.7

Exceptional(3395)

££££Price: Expensive

• American • Midtown West

Booked 187 times today

Quality Bistro is a bustling brasserie in midtown Manhattan from the team behind Quality Meats and Quality Italian. Quality Bistro offers contemporary takes on bistro classics in a whimsical space serving the best French Onion Soup and Steak Frites in New York City. Located in Midtown Manhattan near Central Park, MOMA, Carnegie Hall, Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall, and Times Square, Quality Bistro is the best restaurant in Midtown Manhattan.

5. Ophelia

4.3

Awesome(1579)

££££Price: Moderate

• American • Midtown East

Booked 43 times today

Cocktail Lounge atop the historic Beekman Tower offering 360 views of Manhattan and Brooklyn.Ophelia offers a crafted a two-part cocktail menu featuring reinventions of classic and signature cocktails inspired by the natural elements and the glory of the lounge during its heyday in the 1920s and 30s. Chef Ambrosio sources ingredients from local and international artisans, farmers, and fishmongers to create an elevated and refined culinary voyage. Small dishes include Maine Lobster Spring Rolls, Seared Hudson Valley Foie Gras with dried cherries, Classic Caviar Service, Prime Beef Tenderloin, and Truffle Fries.

6. Sushi Noz

4.9

Exceptional(35)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• Sushi • Upper East Side

Booked 5 times today

Craftsmanship at its finest is displayed at Sushi Noz, where guests experience our seasonal omakase menu curated nightly by Chef Nozomu Abe. Known as "Noz" to his friends, Abe-san is part of a movement from Japan advancing Edomae-style sushi, incorporating aging and preparation techniques that date back to Japan's Edo period. Upon entering the restaurant, guests are transported by the Sukiya-style wooden interior, which was assembled using more than a dozen types of cedar. The centerpiece of our first dining room is our 8-seat, 200-year-old hinoki wood sushi bar and traditional ice chest, where Chef Noz refrigerates the evening's neta selections. Our second dining room features a sushi bar made from tamo ash wood, which accommodates an additional 6 guests. We welcome our guests in true Japanese hospitality, offering two nightly seatings at each counter.

A photo of The Terrace and Outdoor Gardens at EDITION restaurant

7. The Terrace and Outdoor Gardens at EDITION

4.5

Awesome(909)

££££Price: Expensive

• American • Theater District

Booked 94 times today

The Terrace and Outdoor Gardens at The Times Square EDITION hotel is Chef John Fraser’s upscale, fine dining American brasserie in the Theater District, steps from Broadway and at the center of Times Square. This unique and visually astounding restaurant offers an unexpected oasis—an all-seasons garden setting perched above the world's most iconic intersection.Savor Fraser’s signature hearty menu of homemade pastas, premium steaks, and vibrant vegetable dishes while enjoying an incomparable view overlooking the bustle below. Away from the noise yet in the heart of everything, our elevated garden retreat delivers unforgettable culinary experiences for theatregoers, romantic dates, power meetings, dinner parties, and big brunches alike.We are located on the 9th floor of The Times Square EDITION, entrance on the north side of 47th Street just east of 7th Avenue.Please email reservations@jfrestaurants.com for large group (10 guests or more) requests.

8. Marlow East

new

4.7

Exceptional(6)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Upper East Side

Booked 42 times today

"Marlow East is a sophisticated New American restaurant and cocktail lounge where nature inspired elegance meets culinary innovation. With interiors evoking the tranquility and charm of Central Park, wood accents, curated art, lush greenery, and sculptural lighting, our space invites guests into a serene yet vibrant dining experience. Executive Chef Braxton Decker presents a refined New American menu that reimagines seasonal ingredients through an elevated, modern lens. Dishes celebrate local flavors while incorporating global technique, delivering plates that are as thoughtful as they are flavorful. The bar program, led by Beverage Director Kat Foster, offers a meticulously crafted cocktail list highlighting inventive riffs on classic"

A photo of Smith & Wollensky - New York restaurant

9. Smith & Wollensky - New York

4.6

Exceptional(9889)

££££Price: Expensive

• American • Midtown East

Booked 171 times today

Smith & Wollensky & Wollensky's Grill is open for indoor and outdoor dining.Since 1977, Smith & Wollensky has been New York City's best steakhouse serving USDA Prime dry-aged steaks, premium seafood and award-winning wines.Located in Midtown Manhattan near Central Park, MOMA, Carnegie Hall, Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall, and Times Square, Smith & Wollensky is the best steakhouse in Midtown Manhattan and New York City.

10. tán

4.6

Exceptional(852)

££££Price: Expensive

• Unspecified • Midtown East

Booked 35 times today

Imbued by the vibrant energies of Tulum and the Yucatán Penninsula, tán's hyper modernist menu by acclaimed Chef Richard Sandoval and Chef Jonatán Gomez Luna Torres features coastal Mexican fare with rebellious and bold flavors inspired by their travels and heritage. Join us for dinner nightly. ¡Salud!

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CandiceVIP
Calgary / Southern Alberta •150 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Incredible food (salmon and the pasta are both must haves), professional, knowledgeable, and friendly servers with a great atmosphere. Wonderful dining experience. Will definitely be back.
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Quality BistroPrice: Expensive• American• Midtown West
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4.7
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Christopher
Baltimore / Maryland •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Really great experience: service, food, ambiance. Went for dinner. Will return.
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SantiPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Midtown
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4.7
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TiffanyVIP
New York City •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Very warm service, and excellent food! Even my French partner enjoyed!
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Le Veau d'OrPrice: Very Expensive• French• Upper East Side
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4.8
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Melissa
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
We had a fabulous experience! Stunning views, great cocktails and incredible food. Service was stellar as well! Prices were a bit expensive but it was an elevated experience. Would definitely go back.
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OpheliaPrice: Moderate• American• Midtown East
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4.3
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Eric
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined on 26 May 2025
Fantastic experience, excellent food and service and exceeded all expectations especially for a more touristy spot. Lives up to the hype.
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Central Park BoathousePrice: Very Expensive• Continental• Upper East Side
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4.6

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