Best Romantic Restaurants in Murray Hill & Kips Bay (10016)
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
The Flatiron Room Murray Hill
Whiskey-focused jazz lounge with a legit kitchen and nightly music.
Notable Picks
The Flatiron Room’s Murray Hill location pairs a deep whiskey list and nightly live music with a polished menu of share plates and tasting-menu dishes. It’s used for dates, client drinks, and special occasions where you want a loungey setting and serious spirits.
Must-Try Dishes:
Beef Tartare, Burrata Tart, Oysters with Shallot Mignonette
What makes it special: Whiskey-focused jazz lounge with a legit kitchen and nightly music.
#2
Scarpetta
8.7
Scarpetta, in The James New York–NoMad, is a polished Italian dining room known for handmade pastas, polished service, and a softly lit atmosphere that reads as classic New York date night. It’s a go-to for anniversaries and big milestones when you want white-tablecloth energy without old-school stuffiness.
Must-Try Dishes:
Spaghetti with tomato and basil, Creamy polenta with truffled mushrooms, Braised short ribs
What makes it special: Modern Italian icon with famous pastas and a refined, romantic room.
#3
Moono
8.4
Moono pairs a sleek, dimly lit dining room with a menu that runs from traditional dishes to modern snacks and bar platters. It’s become a go-to for groups who want soju, banchan, and a broader look at Korean classics beyond BBQ.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mung bean pancake (nokdujeon), Beef tartare yukhoe with Korean pear, Spicy fried chicken with gochujang sauce
What makes it special: Modern Korean dining room balancing bansang-style sets, anju, and cocktails.
#4
Tara Rose
8.4
Tara Rose is a cocktail-driven Irish bar with a New American menu of burgers, pastas, and hearty plates that works as well for brunch as it does for late-night drinks. Regulars treat it as a go-to for upbeat gatherings where the bar program is as important as the food.
Must-Try Dishes:
Tara Rose Burger, Irish Chicken Curry, Fish & Chips
What makes it special: Lively cocktail bar energy wrapped around a comfort-heavy American menu.
#5
Borgo
8.1
Borgo is a Mediterranean-leaning trattoria at the edge of NoMad where wood-fired cooking, low lighting, and a back garden make it feel tailor-made for a slow, wine-heavy date night. It’s less flashy than big-name Italian spots nearby but rewards couples who want a more intimate, grown-up room.
Must-Try Dishes:
Focaccia Borgo, Saffron arancini, Beef bolognese
What makes it special: Candlelit trattoria with hearth-cooked pastas and a leafy rear garden.