Best Date Night Restaurants in Pelham Bay-Country Club-City Island
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Da Franco & Tony Ristorante
Sit-down Italian with a standout, classic-style lasagna di casa.
Notable Picks
8.6
Vibes:
Comfort Food Classics
Date Night Magic
Group Dining Gatherings
Birthday & Celebration Central
Da Franco & Tony Ristorante is a classic full-service Italian spot in Country Club where house pastas and red-sauce favorites anchor the menu. Regulars call out the Lasagna di Casa for its balanced layers of pasta, meat, and cheese, making it one of the neighborhood's most reliable sit-down choices when you specifically crave lasagna.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lasagna di Casa, Gnocchi Genovese, Spaghetti alle Vongole
What Makes it Special: Sit-down Italian with a standout, classic-style lasagna di casa.
Worthy Picks
7.5
Shangerila Restaurant in Pelham Bay is a large pan-Asian spot where ramen, sushi, and Chinese-American standards share one big menu. It’s the most flexible ramen option in the area when you’re meeting a group with mixed tastes and want table service instead of takeout.
Must-Try Dishes:
Shangerila Ramen, Seafood Ramen, Beef Ramen
What Makes it Special: Spacious pan-Asian restaurant with one of the broader ramen lineups in the neighborhood.
7.5
Shangerila Restaurant in Pelham Bay is a large pan-Asian spot where ramen, sushi, and Chinese-American standards share one big menu. It’s the most flexible ramen option in the area when you’re meeting a group with mixed tastes and want table service instead of takeout.
Must-Try Dishes:
Shangerila Ramen, Seafood Ramen, Beef Ramen
What Makes it Special: Spacious pan-Asian restaurant with one of the broader ramen lineups in the neighborhood.