New York's Best Romantic Bar

Not just a stop for nibbles and sips, this wine bar encourages lingering with a full seasonal menu.

Reviews:

• “quaint place..good expereince”
• “Chef Ramsey! Please Help!”
• “This is why I love NYC”
• “great”
• “Good Enough!”

Tips: Ask about wine pairings; Polosa’s recommendations heighten each dish.

Aroma Kitchen & Winebar or email Aroma Kitchen & Winebar

Despite its Ludlow Street location, this wine bar and restaurant maintains a distinctly French feel.

Reviews:

• “Good food, Bad service”
• “Solo Diners… BEWARE!”
• “Horrible service”
• “Cozy atmosphere, great food, go early or late on busy nights”
• “Really fun spot!”

Tips: The restaurant offers a three-course deal for $15.99 from 5pm to 7pm nightly.

Le Pere Pinard or email Le Pere Pinard

The downstairs location is just part of this jazz bar’s charm.

Reviews:

• “Romantic, hip, relaxing”
• “Romantic place to celebrate a special occasion”
• “Love it!”
• “Dopest Jazz Music Spot”
• “The Best Food and Music!”

Tips: $8 cover charge for live music (Mon-Thurs, Sun at 8pm; Fri and Sat at 9pm and 11:15pm)

Next Door at La Lanterna di Vittorio or email Next Door at La Lanterna di Vittorio

A spicy lovers’ saloon with naughty decor.

Reviews:

• “Dingy, smelly”
• “Awesome Birthday!”
• “Everyone loved it!”
• “avoid at all costs”
• “Good People, Cool Decor”

Tips: Weather permitting, the heated backyard—perfect for winter-weather smoking—is open until 4am.

Madame X or email Madame X

Japanese dessert bar where the postmeal activity is treated like a meal in itself.

Reviews:

• “Recommended for Dates”
• “Great Experiences!”
• “Over-Hyped Restaurant and Dessert Choices, and Poor Customer Service”
• “Ridiculously amazing Hell’s Kitchen Gem!!”
• “Delicious, Delicate, and easier to get into than Chikalious!”

Tips: The selection of sakes will delight the connoisseur—especially the thick and milky Kamoizumi “summer snow” ($9 a glass); novices should take a sake flight to experience three different tastes ($14, $18).

Kyotofu

One of the loveliest boites in midtown.

Reviews:

• “HOT… HOT …HOT.. Spot ! "
• “cool atmosphere, decent specialty cocktails "
• “Snooty on the outside, party in the inside”
• “too arrogant”
• “Pretentious”

Tips: Be prepared for a pricey visit; most cocktails are $14 and appetizers are in the teens.

Cellar Bar

Hookahs surrounded by enchanting archways and secret alcoves spell a sexy night out.

Reviews:

• “Unsafe environment”
• “Awful customer service – beautiful place”
• “Chill Amber-escent Surroundings…makes it very easy to forget the that time actually DOES pass”
• “Horrible Experience!”
• “What happend?”

Tips: Eat, drink and be merry for half the price Mondays through Fridays from 7pm to 9pm. Everything gets the discount—drinks, food and hookahs.

Kush Lounge

A three-level playground for the Lower East Side’s next generation.

Reviews:

• “Simply wack”
• “Glamorous yet relaxed LES haven for disillusioned Meatpacking crowd”
• “Average Food, awesome decor”
• “Good Joint”
• “Libation”

Libation or email Libation

An East Village bar gilds itself for the nocturnal cocktail crowd.

Reviews:

• “excellent service”
• “Expectations exceeded”
• “All-round fun”
• “Good drinks!”
• “Blue Owl is a great closer! "

Tips: From 5pm to 8pm every day, all specialty cocktails (usually $12) and well drinks are just $5; on Wednesday, happy hour runs ’til midnight.

Blue Owl

A shrine to sophistication and drinking like a grown-up.

Reviews:

• “dcgsdf”
• “Get of your high horse!”
• ""
• “closing spot”
• “UPTIGHT WAITRESSES!!!”

Tips: The straight-up Manhattan, a mix of Angostura bitters, Noilly Pratt sweet vermouth and either Maker’s Mark or Crown Royal arrives garnished with a cherry.

Temple Bar

A sexy, secret date spot on the Upper West Side.

Reviews:

• “EH…OKAY”
• “LOVE THIS PLACE! :)”
• “Creepy Crawlers and more……”
• “a great date spot!”
• “Sexy little nook”

Tips: Moroccan nibbles like hummus and tagine are made in the kitchen upstairs and delivered to the bar.

Shalel Lounge