Best Romantic Restaurants in Tribeca & Soho (10013)
9 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Atera
A chef-driven tasting menu with serious precision in a minimalist counter room.
Essential Picks
#1
Atera
9.2
A counter-seating tasting-menu room where technique and pacing do the heavy lifting—each course lands with intention, then gets out of its own way. Go for an occasion meal, lean into pairings (or the nonalcoholic option), and treat it as a full narrative rather than a quick dinner.
Must-Try Dishes:
Seasonal tasting menu, Caviar course, Foie gras course
What makes it special: A chef-driven tasting menu with serious precision in a minimalist counter room.
Notable Picks
8.9
A townhouse dining room that feels like a private, candlelit dinner party with serious cooking behind it. The room’s warmth makes it ideal for long, unhurried date nights where you want elegance without flash.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chef's Tasting Menu, Seasonal À La Carte Plates, House Dessert Finale
What makes it special: A romantic townhouse setting with a focused tasting experience.
#3
Tamarind
8.6
A grand, white-tablecloth Tribeca dining room built for refined, region-spanning Indian cooking with a polished tandoor-and-curry playbook. It’s at its best when you go classic and let the kitchen’s restraint show through smoky grilled seafood, deep gravies, and sharp breads.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lobster masala, Tandoori prawns, Malai naan
What makes it special: A scale-tested, Michelin-recognized Tribeca institution for refined Indian classics.
#4
The Odeon
8.5
Vibes:
Trendy Table Hotspots
Birthday & Celebration Central
Girls Night Out Approved
Family Friendly Favorites
A brasserie-diner hybrid with a timeless Tribeca pulse—red banquettes, martinis, and a menu that’s strongest when you keep it classic. Order one anchor (steak frites or a burger), add a crisp salad, and let the room do the rest.
Must-Try Dishes:
Steak frites, Burger, Caesar salad with chicken paillard
What makes it special: A classic Tribeca room where the vibe is as much the draw as the menu.
8.2
A family-run Tribeca townhouse that turns breakfast into a slower, more atmospheric sit—best for weekend brunch energy and a table that lingers. The move is to order classic brunch structure and let the room (and upstairs bar) do the rest.
Must-Try Dishes:
Eggs Benedict, French Toast, Breakfast Potatoes + Coffee
What makes it special: A historic Tribeca townhouse brunch with strong vibe and warmth.
8.2
A Little Italy institution where gelato works best as the clean finish to a cannoli-and-espresso visit in a big, bustling cafe setting. The strongest move is keeping it classic—one or two traditional flavors—then letting the room’s old-guard energy carry the rest.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pistachio gelato, Affogato, Stracciatella gelato
What makes it special: Old-school Little Italy dessert hall with reliable gelato and espresso rhythm.
#7
Frenchette
8.0
Vibes:
Trendy Table Hotspots
Date Night Magic
Girls Night Out Approved
Birthday & Celebration Central
A Tribeca brasserie with big bistro energy—natural-leaning wine, a packed room, and a menu that swings between rich classics and lighter seafood. It’s best when you pick one signature protein and one sharp, acidic counterpoint, then let the kitchen’s strengths do the work.
Must-Try Dishes:
Duck frites, Crab beignets, Oysters
What makes it special: A high-energy French brasserie that pairs bistro cooking with a natural-wine edge.
8.0
A moody, candlelit-feeling room with cocktails that encourages a slower pace and shared plates. It’s ideal for dates when you want dark corners, strong drinks, and a menu that plays well as a sequence rather than a single main.
Must-Try Dishes:
Calamari, Bacon & Shrimp Fried Rice, Handcrafted Cocktails
What makes it special: A dark, cocktail-forward room made for lingering conversations.
Worthy Picks
7.8
A classic Little Italy dining room where old-school service and a greenhouse-like back setting make romance feel easy. Best for couples who want a traditional Italian date with wine, pasta, and a slower, celebratory pace.
Must-Try Dishes:
Homemade Pasta, Veal Entrée, Tiramisu
What makes it special: A classic Little Italy room with a romantic garden-style vibe.