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Romantic Restaurants in NYC?
Hi all,
I'm heading out to Manhattan in mid-April for vacation, and was planning on asking my girlfriend to marry me while on a horse-drawn carriage ride through central park. Afterwards a nice dinner somewhere close, then a broadway show, then back to the hotel to seal the deal hehe. I've been trying in vain to find a good, quiet, romantic restaurant near the southeast corner of Central Park. I've read dozens of restaurant webpages, but cannot figure out which would be suitable.
Anyone have a recommendation for an upscale restaurant in this area (or any part of midtown for that matter)?
Any help you guys could provide would be greatly appreciated!
-Mark
sorry im too cheap for all those classy places 
so i wouldn't know any.... if u r really rich then go to the rainbow room @ rockerfeller plaza, its on the top floor overlookin the whole city... but its gonna cost u serious $$$$$$
oooohhhh 4 seasons.... its in the park and is THE PLACE to ask her
GOOD LUCK BRO!!
well if youre looking for pricey and great food thats by the park id suggest
Tavern On The Green
Central Park at West 67th Street, New York City, New York, United States, 10023 | Phone: 212.873.3200 | Fax: 212.580.4265
heres the website:
www.tavernonthegreen.com
good luck bro 
yea Tavern on the Green.... thats what i meant
is the 4 seasons in central park also??
One If By Land Two If By Sea -- pricey, but easily one of the most romantic spaces in new york city (they get about a half-dozen proposals per week).
edit: OBTS is in the west village but if you're looking for romance and good food it can't be beat. (btw, skip tavern-on-the-green; if you're going to spend that much money there are dozens of better places in the area)
umm the 4 seasons is 5th ave at 61st street. so yeah its by the park but thats more expensive, and the food isnt that great.. rainbow room is nice but its old... i say Tavern is the best bet 
EDIT: oh yeah and also if youre planning on doing this at a certain date pick one of these restaurants and call to make reservations right away believe me they fill up fast, real fast lol.
damn guys. ask me. i'm a pro (I work in rest business)
this is a list from zagat (which reflects the actual situation)
1. Le Bernardin - 51st street between 6-7th ave
That's where i work so i can assist you with reservation because it's almost impossible to get one
www.le-bernardin.com, tel 212-554-1515,
2.Bouley Tribeca - i went there for my B'day this year and it was great experience (but they knew i was from Le Bernardin so i got special treatment)
www.bouleyrestaurants.com, 212-964-2525
3. Daniel Midtown east side
www.danielnyc.com, 212-288-0033
4. Jean Georges at Trump International hotel (Columbus Circle)
www.jean-georges.com, 212-299-3900
5. Alain Ducasse at Essex House - Central Park South
www.alain-dicasse.com, 212-265-7300
PM me if you are interested in LE B. It's not a promotion, this is the reality.
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| Originally posted by Sveta damn guys. ask me. i'm a pro (I work in rest business) this is a list from zagat (which reflects the actual situation) 1. Le Bernardin - 51st street between 6-7th ave That's where i work so i can assist you with reservation because it's almost impossible to get one www.le-bernardin.com, tel 212-554-1515, 2.Bouley Tribeca - i went there for my B'day this year and it was great experience (but they knew i was from Le Bernardin so i got special treatment) www.bouleyrestaurants.com, 212-964-2525 3. Daniel Midtown east side www.danielnyc.com, 212-288-0033 4. Jean Georges at Trump International hotel (Columbus Circle) www.jean-georges.com, 212-299-3900 5. Alain Ducasse at Essex House - Central Park South www.alain-dicasse.com, 212-265-7300 PM me if you are interested in LE B. It's not a promotion, this is the reality. |
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yes, we are. read The New York times (march 16, 2005) we got 4 * again. I love the name of the article "Only The Four Stars Remain Constant".
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| Originally posted by Sveta damn guys. ask me. |
hey, did anyone mention Chanterelle? One of my absolute faves...and it is DEF romantic...old classic French and an AWESOME (if pricey) prixfixe dinner
Aquavit - with the Russian vodka sampler and the three story inside waterfall
One If By Land, TIBS...
Montrachet...
Cafe des Artistes
well im sure there are others, if not better ones...im just basing it on the ones ive gone to...
i'm told the food on tavern on the green isn't so great... but the view's nice?
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| Originally posted by trunks1022 i'm told the food on tavern on the green isn't so great... but the view's nice? |
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| Originally posted by LinX well if youre looking for pricey and great food thats by the park id suggest Tavern On The Green Central Park at West 67th Street, New York City, New York, United States, 10023 | Phone: 212.873.3200 | Fax: 212.580.4265 heres the website: www.tavernonthegreen.com good luck bro |
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| Originally posted by Vlad Dont waste your time on this place, I heard the food isnt all that great. |
Now onto the list...
VaTutto
23 Cleveland Place (between Spring & Kenmare)
New York, NY 10012
Phone: (212) 941-0286
Candela Restaurant
116 E 16th St
New York, NY 10003
Cross Street: Between Park Avenue and Irving Place
Phone: (212) 254-1600
La Scatolina
418 6th Ave (downstairs, bet 8th & 9th)
New York, NY 10011
Phone: (212) 473-0555
Gramercy Tavern
42 E 20TH St
New York, NY 10003-1300
Phone: (212) 477-0777
Fleur de Sel
5 E 20th St
New York, NY 10003
Cross Street: Between Fifth Avenue and Broadway
Phone: (212) 460-9100
Just so you know, these places are expensive, on the other hand, probably well worth the price.
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| Originally posted by Vlad Now onto the list... VaTutto 23 Cleveland Place (between Spring & Kenmare) New York, NY 10012 Phone: (212) 941-0286 Candela Restaurant 116 E 16th St New York, NY 10003 Cross Street: Between Park Avenue and Irving Place Phone: (212) 254-1600 La Scatolina 418 6th Ave (downstairs, bet 8th & 9th) New York, NY 10011 Phone: (212) 473-0555 Gramercy Tavern 42 E 20TH St New York, NY 10003-1300 Phone: (212) 477-0777 Fleur de Sel 5 E 20th St New York, NY 10003 Cross Street: Between Fifth Avenue and Broadway Phone: (212) 460-9100 Just so you know, these places are expensive, on the other hand, probably well worth the price. |
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| Originally posted by Punkaweedus I've been trying in vain to find a good, quiet, romantic restaurant near the southeast corner of Central Park. I've read dozens of restaurant webpages, but cannot figure out which would be suitable. Anyone have a recommendation for an upscale restaurant in this area (or any part of midtown for that matter)? |
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| Originally posted by verndogs and none near the southeast corner of Central Park |
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| Originally posted by Vlad Now onto the list... VaTutto 23 Cleveland Place (between Spring & Kenmare) New York, NY 10012 Phone: (212) 941-0286 Candela Restaurant 116 E 16th St New York, NY 10003 Cross Street: Between Park Avenue and Irving Place Phone: (212) 254-1600 La Scatolina 418 6th Ave (downstairs, bet 8th & 9th) New York, NY 10011 Phone: (212) 473-0555 Gramercy Tavern 42 E 20TH St New York, NY 10003-1300 Phone: (212) 477-0777 Fleur de Sel 5 E 20th St New York, NY 10003 Cross Street: Between Fifth Avenue and Broadway Phone: (212) 460-9100 Just so you know, these places are expensive, on the other hand, probably well worth the price. |
What up with wanting to dine near Central Park? Dont be a fucking tourist. Central Park doesnt mean romantic.
I dont know about VaTutto getting shut down, but their reviews are well above par. They have one of the nicest rated outdoor/garden dining area in NYC.
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| Originally posted by Vlad What up with wanting to dine near Central Park? Dont be a fucking tourist. Central Park doesnt mean romantic. I dont know about VaTutto getting shut down, but their reviews are well above par. They have one of the nicest rated outdoor/garden dining area in NYC. |
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| Originally posted by Punkaweedus Hi all, I'm heading out to Manhattan in mid-April for vacation -Mark |
try Brasserie Les Halles theres one in midtown and downtown. if you dont know, the executive chef is anthony bourdain (amazing chef and author of Kitchen Confidential.. also an amazing book).
and if you havent tried pastis, i'd highly recommend it... its not a real fancy place, but very nice and casual with great food and drinks... located in the meat packing district.(probably my favorit place to eat and have some drinks with friends)
vern, maybe you like to be a tourist wherever you go, but I certainly dont. If Im going someplace to have a nice romantic dinner, I dont care where the fuck it is as long as it makes my stomach happy and my significant other starts making fun at me in bed because of how much money I just spent on dinner.
wow, thank you all so much for the responses! My first search came up with Tavern On The Green, but I wasn't impressed based solely on their website. Now I've got some serious research to do before chosing a restaurant. I'll update once I've made a choice. 
btw - all this planning goes to shit if she says no. lol
Vlad - I figured it would be easier to do the carriage ride, take a quick stroll to a nearby restaurant, then catch a cab to a broadway show. At this point it's wide open though, thanks for all the recommendations and I'll definitely consider each regardless of location. I'm sure it's a >$20 cab ride to any of these places...
Thanks again everyone! 
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