For date night with a cozy, classic New York Italian ambiance that is sure to make one forget about the chilly weather, head on over to Caffe Buon Gusto. Dinner for two can start off right with antipasti dishes to be eagerly shared, including classic bresaola rolled with asparagus and goat cheese, the portabello tower with fresh mozzarella in a balsamic reduction, and beef carpaccio with mixed greens and shaved parmigiana. Pasta specials couples can share include seafood linguini with shrimp, clams, calamari, and mussels with either white or red sauce, homemade crab meat ravioli with shrimp, spinach, and chopped tomato in a rich cognac cream sauce, and the classic spaghetti and meatballs so couples can have their own “Bella Notte” moment. Finish off the scrumptious meal right with a decadent selection of desserts like classic cheesecake, airy chocolate mousse, a rich and fluffy chocolate souffle, and the oh so Italian signature Tiramisu.

Make it a distinctly French affair for date night. Have the romantic feel of Paris without having to actually fly all the way to the famed City of Lights by enjoying a lovely dinner at Brasserie Cognac East. At this French eatery guests can enjoy appetizers like yellowfin tuna tartare with wasabi marinated avocado, potato crisps & micro greens, grilled octopus salad served with white beans, diced jalapeno, yellow & green beans, roasted corn & heirloom baby tomatoes, and Foie gras torchon, served with toasted brioche & apple chutney. Moving on to the oh-so-romantic and savory dinner options, couples can enjoy dishes like Filet Mignon Flambe which is a Double R Ranch Flambé with Remy Martin V.S Cognac, wild mushroom fricassee, Pommes dauphine & peppercorn sauce, Rotisserie chicken, which is the signature free range roasted chicken from Murray’s Catskills, served with braised vegetables & tarragon jus, and Berkshire Pork Chop which is a Double R Range pork chops, slowly roasted with potatoes & mustard marmalade, granny smith apples & Calvados pork jus.

Couples can finish off their romantic date with unparalleled desserts like the classic Creme Brulee with vanilla liquor from Madagascar & fresh berries, Profiteroles which are Chou puffs filled with vanilla ice cream, topped with roasted almonds & warm chocolate sauce, and Tarte Tatin, which is the classic French upside down caramelized apple tart over crispy phyllo dough served with vanilla ice cream & roasted almonds. Couples can’t go wrong with having a date at this fantastic French eatery.

Impress any first date with the signature Mediterranean flavors of Greece with a visit to Yefsi Estiatorio. At this Greek eatery couples can start off with appetizers like Saganaki the lightly fried kefalograviera cheese, Feta Sto Fourno which is oven baked feta cheese over eggplant puree, tomato, and balsamic glaze, and Psarokeftedes, which is fresh cod and shrimp in a light batter served with skordalia and diced red beets. Main course options include Arni Youvetsi which is a delicious braised lamb shank over Lansaki noodles in a rich cinnamon tomato sauce, Bifteki which are Greek patties made with certified Angus beef with onions, and Kefalograviera cheese all served with Greek fries and Tzatziki, and the classic Arni Souvlaki, which is the lamb kebab with grilled onions and peppers over a leek and rice pilaf. Greek is the way to go to really make an impression on a first date and Yefsi Estiatorio is more than up to the task.

Italian may be a staple of the New York foodscape, but no two restaurants are alike so couples can rest assured that no date night will be the same either. If you’re planning out a perfect date night filled with Italian cuisine, then look no further than La Villetta.  At La Villetta, even the most overdue date can be romantic. Treat your significant other by starting off with appetizers which include zucchini flowers stuffed with prosciutto and mozzarella, burrata with roasted peppers and cherry tomatos, and watermelon salad with baby spinach, almonds, and goat cheese. Main courses that are sure to satisfy any pallet include dover sole fish with picata sauce, Taglionlini al Nero Di Seppie, which is black squid ink in Tagliolini pasta mixed with seafood in a rich tomato sauce, Orecchiette alla Barese, which is homemade ear-shaped pasta with a broccoli rabe, sausage, and garlic, Tagliata Toscana, which is grilled rib-eye steak over baby arugula and cherry tomatos, and Pollo “La Villetta” which is chicken breast sauteed with artichokes and mixed mushrooms in a rich processo sauce. Whatever appetizer or dish you choose, you're set for a night and dinner to remember.

Keep things interesting for date night by trying a daringly rare Cambodian cuisine in NYC.  Angkor Cambodian Bistro is a great place to take any date with its signature dishes and amazing traditional Cambodian flavors. Start the dining journey off right with appetizers like fried dumplings filled with pork, shrimp, crabmeat, and herbs, charcoal-grilled beef or chicken skewers marinated in coconut milk, herbs, and lemongrass served with peanut sauce, and Nem Nuong, which is Khmer style barbecue pork hash, served with sticky rice and dipping sauce. For the main course couples can take the leap and try frog legs cooked in a variety of ways like with basil and lemongrass, garlic and black pepper, and with rich red curry.

Couples can also mix and match the selection of Cambodian noodles which includes Kuythiew Cha, which is a famous Cambodian noodle dish of skinny rice noodles sautéed with shrimp, scallion, eggs, and bean sprouts in tamarind sauce, Nyoam which is a traditional Khmer simple and tasty dish that has rice vermicelli noodles cooked with ground fish, red curry sauce, served with cucumber, long beans, bean sprouts, sweet mint and fish sauce, and Cari Noodles with a choice of beef, chicken, or vegetables sautéed with flat rice noodles, yellow curry powder, egg, onion chili pepper and broccoli. Finish off the exciting evening with desserts like banana crepes, old-fashioned pudding with sticky rice and young corn topped with coconut milk, and pumpkin custard which is a coconut plant topped with shredded pumpkin and served with chilled palm sugar.