A love letter to New York—wrapped in candlelit dinners, gallery strolls, and skyline views. This romantic three-day escape blends timeless glamour with downtown edge: think jazz at Café Carlyle, a helicopter over the Hudson, spa rituals at AIRE, and martinis at The Nines. It’s the ultimate itinerary for the couple who does romance with style—and always knows the best table in the room.
New York Romantic Trip Day One
Brunch at Altro Paradiso
City that never sleeps? Maybe. Which is why sleeping in is essential. Begin the first day of your romantic weekend in NYC with an early lunch, tucked into one of the quiet tables at Altro Paradiso. Anything you order from the tight menu is a good choice, though we have a soft spot for the pasta section.
Walk Through Soho Down to Tribeca
Taking in SoHo’s cobblestone streets and artsiness is an inherently romantic thing to do in NYC. Drift south toward Tribeca, which is also packed with shops, coffee, and restaurants, but with less foot traffic and more residential energy.
Visit AIRE for a Couples Wellness Treatment
AIRE is like something out of a romance novel: A subterranean sanctuary bathed in candlelight, with steam rising from its thermal pools. A couples’ massage here is core memory material.
Dinner at L'Artusi or Torrisi
Choose L’Artusi for impeccable pasta in a setting that’s distinctly downtown. Torrisi is all Italian-American nostalgia but elevated to more of an art form. Either way, expect candle light and an epic wine list.
After Dinner Drinks at The Nines
Locals will tell you that The Nines feel like vintage Manhattan. Meaning that its velvet booths, live piano music, and cocktails served in fine crystal are cool without trying too hard. It's the perfect romantic place in NY for whispered late-night conversations.
New York Romantic Trip Day Two
Pick Up Bagels From Caviar Kaspia at The Mark and Picnic in Central Park
On a weekend, pick up an Instagram-famous Caviar Kaspia bagel (15 grams of caviar, cream cheese, and sesame bagel) and a coffee to-go from the Upper East Side’s chicest address. Walk a few blocks west to Central Park and enjoy under the shade of a tree.
Explore Central Park
From Bow Bridge to Bethesda Terrace, take your time tracing the winding paths and quiet corners of Central Park for the perfect romantic afternoon in New York. Rent a rowboat—a surprisingly fun experience—or simply people-watch.
Walk to The Guggenheim and Neue Galerie
Head over to 5th Avenue and make your way over to Museum Mile. Kandinsky and Chagall at the Guggenheim, Klimt and Cézanne (and coffee) at the Neue Galerie, you and your date.
Café Carlyle for Dinner and Jazz
Café Carlyle is legendary because on any given night the stage plays host to big names, anyone from Sutton Foster to St. Vincent to Tony Danza. What’s more, the dinner menu is excellent: get the steak frites and spring salad if you’re sharing.
After Drinks at Bemelmans
Because there’s no such thing as too much live music, end the night sipping martinis (The Big Apple is a modern riff on the appletini) beneath Ludwig Bemelmans’ original Madeline murals at his namesake bar. It's one of the most unique, romantic places in New York City.
Romantic New York Trip Day Three
Breakfast at Locanda Verde in The Greenwich Hotel
An Italian breakfast means wood-fired frittatas and lemon ricotta pancakes, enjoyed in the company of neighborhood regulars. While the concept for the Greenwich Hotel and its restaurant comes from a celebrity (Robert De Niro), the vibes are low key.
Make an Appointment to Visit the David Zwirner Gallery
One of Chelsea’s most influential galleries is by-appointment only, which allows for unhurried viewing and the undivided attention of its knowledgeable staff. The airy space has hosted names like Kerry James Marshall and Wolfgang Tillmans, so a curation is to be expected.
Walk to the Tin Building
Head downtown along the East River to the Tin Building, Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s massive ode to good food. Inside: raw bars, speakeasy-style wine rooms, and counters for everything from hand-rolled sushi to heirloom vegetables. It's the perfect laid-back-yet-romantic place in New York City.
HeliNY Helicopter Tour
Departing from Pier 6, these short-and-sweet heli rides deliver tons of Manhattan icons in quick succession. Lady Liberty, skyscrapers galore, the grid of Midtown, and so many more.
Drinks at Overstory
Perched above the Financial District, Overstory is undeniably sexy, so you know it had to be included in our romantic getaway in NYC itinerary. The cocktail menu leans experimental (clarified milk punches and smoked spirits), while the wraparound terrace is your front-row seat to golden hour over the Hudson.
Dinner at Manhatta
Continue with the high-elevation theme and have dinner suspended 60 stories above the city. You can confidently order à la carte at Manhatta, though we suggest going for the tasting menu—Chef Michele Brogioni and her team are really good at what they do.
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