5 Romantic Restaurants in Cobble Hill, New York NY for a Date
Updated 29 September 2026 · 7 restaurants in Cobble Hill, New York NY considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists five restaurants in and around Cobble Hill, Brooklyn that are tagged on Google as romantic. It is for couples planning a date, an anniversary or a quiet dinner for two. Seven qualifying businesses were considered and ranked by Google rating, weighted by how many reviews each has received. Each entry draws on the Google listing for hours, address and attributes, and on what reviewers mention about the food, service and setting.
#1
Piccola Cucina Casa
★ 4.8 (452 Google reviews)Italian restaurant
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Piccola Cucina Casa is an Italian restaurant at 141 Nevins St, open for dinner from 5 pm on weekdays and from 11:30 am on weekends. Reviewers mention polpette, large arancini, an artichoke salad, agnolotti with ossobuco, tagliatelle verdi, octopus and calamari, and suggest saving room for dessert. They describe a cozy, intimate room and warm, welcoming staff. Google lists great cocktails, a strong wine list and outdoor seating.
Best for: A cozy Italian dinner for two
- Address
- 141 Nevins St, Brooklyn, NY 11217, United States
- Hours
- Fri 5–10 pm; Mon 5–10 pm; Sat 11:30 am–10 pm; Sun 11:30 am–10 pm; Thu 5–10 pm; Tue 5–10 pm; Wed 5–10 pm
#2
Saint Julivert
★ 4.7 (376 Google reviews)Seafood restaurant$100+ per person
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Saint Julivert is a seafood restaurant at 264 Clinton St, open daily from 5 to 9:30 pm. Reviewers mention anchovies, an iberico steaklette and well-made cocktails, including an off-menu drink from the bartender. They describe an elegant look, low lighting and small, carefully prepared plates meant for ordering across the menu. One reviewer notes that seating is high tops, and the bar is another option.
Best for: Seafood small plates and cocktails
- Address
- 264 Clinton St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, United States
- Hours
- daily 5–9:30 pm
#3
BIGTINY
★ 4.7 (363 Google reviews)French restaurant$30–80 per person
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BIGTINY is a French restaurant at 244 Smith St, serving dinner nightly and brunch on weekends from 11 am. Reviewers mention ham and cheese croquettes, a wine special and a happy hour with plenty of options. They describe a cozy interior that opens to the sidewalk, and one notes the outdoor seating is dog-friendly. Google lists a strong wine list, dessert and late-night food.
Best for: Wine and croquettes at happy hour
- Address
- 244 Smith St, Brooklyn, NY 11231, United States
- Hours
- Fri 5–10 pm; Mon 5–9:30 pm; Sat 11 am–4 pm, 4:30–10 pm; Sun 11 am–4 pm, 4:30–9:30 pm; Thu 5–10 pm; Tue 5–10 pm; Wed 5–10 pm
#4
La Vara
★ 4.6 (919 Google reviews)Spanish restaurant
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La Vara is a women-owned Spanish restaurant at 268 Clinton St, open daily from 5 to 9:30 pm. Reviewers mention thinly sliced pulpo de roca, anchoas with butter and charred sourdough, a calamari salad, eggplant, pan con tomate and a passionfruit cocktail. They describe a cozy, clean and spacious room and advise reserving ahead. A private dining room and vegan options are listed.
Best for: Seasonal Spanish dinner, booked ahead
- Address
- 268 Clinton St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, United States
- Hours
- daily 5–9:30 pm
#5
Boutros
★ 4.6 (774 Google reviews)Middle Eastern restaurant$30–80 per person
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Boutros is a Middle Eastern restaurant at 185 Atlantic Ave, serving lunch from 11 am to 3 pm and dinner from 5 pm daily. Reviewers mention fig toast, an octopus kebab, miso baba ghanoush, mushroom hummus and tender lamb shank, though one found the fattoush underwhelming. They describe a beautiful room and attentive service. Great cocktails, coffee, dessert and a strong wine list are listed.
Best for: Lamb shank and mezze on Atlantic
- Address
- 185 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11201, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–3 pm, 5–10:30 pm; Mon 11 am–3 pm, 5–10 pm; Sat 11 am–3 pm, 5–10:30 pm; Sun 11 am–3 pm, 5–10 pm; Thu 11 am–3 pm, 5–10 pm; Tue 11 am–3 pm, 5–10 pm; Wed 11 am–3 pm, 5–10 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 7 restaurants in Cobble Hill, 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
- Piccola Cucina Casa, Saint Julivert, BIGTINY, La Vara and Boutros take reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- 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?
Piccola Cucina Casa ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.8 from 452 reviews. Saint Julivert is second at 4.7 from 376 reviews.
Which restaurants in Cobble Hill, New York NY are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Boutros, at 10:30 pm.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Saint Julivert $100+; BIGTINY $30–80; Boutros $30–80. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Piccola Cucina Casa, Saint Julivert, BIGTINY, La Vara and Boutros.
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