5 Romantic Restaurants in Chelsea, New York NY for a Date
Updated 29 September 2026 · 5 restaurants in Chelsea, New York NY considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide covers five restaurants in Chelsea, New York that Google lists as romantic, for couples planning a date, an anniversary or a special dinner. Every qualifying place made the list, ranked from Google ratings weighted by review count. The picks include a Spanish restaurant, two Italian dining rooms, a wine bar near the High Line and a French cafe. Some close on certain nights, so confirm hours and book ahead where you can.
#1
Salinas Restaurant
★ 4.8 (2,962 Google reviews)Spanish restaurant$50–100 per person
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This Spanish restaurant on 9th Ave serves dinner from 5:30 pm Tuesday through Saturday, until midnight on weekends, and is closed Sundays and Mondays. Reviewers praise the octopus, ceviche, short rib, salmon tartare and patatas bravas, and describe a warm room and an outdoor section with a cabin-like feel. Google lists a fireplace, live music, a wine list and small plates, and notes it identifies as women-owned.
Best for: Spanish small plates by the fire
- Address
- 136 9th Ave, New York, NY 10011, United States
- Hours
- Fri 5:30 pm–12 am; Mon Closed; Sat 5:30 pm–12 am; Sun Closed; Thu 5:30–11 pm; Tue 5:30–10 pm; Wed 5:30–10 pm
#2
Lulla NYC
★ 4.8 (1,483 Google reviews)Italian restaurant$20–70 per person
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This Italian restaurant on W 24th St, connected to a hotel, opens at 7 am daily and stays open until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. Reviewers mention seasoned focaccia, crisp calamari, a small but well-chosen menu and well-made cocktails, served at breakfast and dinner. One reviewer notes the host stand sits further inside the building. Google lists live music, a wine list, dessert and outdoor seating.
Best for: Italian dinner with live music
- Address
- 113 W 24th St, New York, NY 10011, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–12 am; Mon 7 am–11 pm; Sat 7 am–12 am; Sun 7 am–11 pm; Thu 7 am–11 pm; Tue 7 am–11 pm; Wed 7 am–11 pm
#3
Sogno Toscano Cafe´& Wine Bar
★ 4.8 (704 Google reviews)Wine bar$20–70 per person
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This wine bar on W 28th St, just off the High Line, is open daily from 8:30 am to 10 pm. Reviewers mention a Limoncello Spritz, charcuterie, bruschetta, pastas, an artichoke salad and hazelnut cake, with partly shaded outdoor tables and a quaint indoor room. One reviewer found the pasta only average. Google describes it as casual, cozy and quiet, with a strong wine list.
Best for: Wine and charcuterie after the High Line
- Address
- 508 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, United States
- Hours
- daily 8:30 am–10 pm
#4
Bocca di Bacco Chelsea
★ 4.5 (1,451 Google reviews)Italian restaurant$30–80 per person
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This Italian restaurant on 9th Ave opens at noon daily and serves until 11 pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Reviewers praise homemade pasta with rich sauces, burrata, arancini, calamari, good bread and wine, and a lunch prix fixe. They describe a charming neighborhood room that is roomy but not too quiet, though one reviewer found service a bit slow. Late-night food, a wine list and dessert are listed.
Best for: Homemade pasta and wine
- Address
- 169 9th Ave, New York, NY 10011, United States
- Hours
- Fri 12–11 pm; Mon 12–10 pm; Sat 12–11 pm; Sun 12–10 pm; Thu 12–10 pm; Tue 12–10 pm; Wed 12–10 pm
#5
Café Chelsea
★ 4.2 (716 Google reviews)French restaurant$30–90 per person
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This French restaurant on W 23rd St opens at 7 am daily and serves until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays, with breakfast, brunch and dinner services kept to set times. Reviewers mention pain perdu, croque madame, tuna Nicoise salad, tuna tartare and Dover sole prepared in the traditional French manner, along with a well-designed interior and attentive bar service. Google lists a fireplace, a wine list and late-night food.
Best for: A classic French dinner
- Address
- 218 W 23rd St, New York, NY 10011, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–12 am; Mon 7 am–11 pm; Sat 7 am–12 am; Sun 7 am–11 pm; Thu 7 am–11 pm; Tue 7 am–11 pm; Wed 7 am–11 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 5 restaurants in Chelsea, New York NY with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then listed on Google as “Romantic”, then by rating. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 29 September 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- Book ahead at Salinas Restaurant: Google lists reservations as required.
- For an early start, Lulla NYC opens at 7 am.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated restaurant on this list?
Salinas Restaurant ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.8 from 2,962 reviews. Lulla NYC is second at 4.8 from 1,483 reviews.
Which restaurants in Chelsea, New York NY are open late?
Salinas Restaurant stays open until 12 am; Lulla NYC stays open until 12 am; Café Chelsea stays open until 12 am.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Salinas Restaurant $50–100; Lulla NYC $20–70; Sogno Toscano Cafe´& Wine Bar $20–70; Bocca di Bacco Chelsea $30–80; Café Chelsea $30–90.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Salinas Restaurant and Bocca di Bacco Chelsea.
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