5 Romantic Restaurants in SoHo, New York NY for a Date
Updated 29 September 2026 · 6 restaurants in SoHo, New York NY considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide is for anyone planning a date night in or near SoHo, New York. It lists restaurants that Google tags as romantic, drawn from 6 qualifying businesses and then ordered by rating. All five are Italian or Roman, so the choice comes down to setting, budget and menu. Each entry uses the restaurant's hours, listed features and what its reviewers mention, including the criticisms, so you know what to expect before you book.
#1
La Pecora Bianca SoHo
★ 4.8 (8,051 Google reviews)Italian restaurant$30–80 per person
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La Pecora Bianca SoHo is an Italian restaurant at 54 Prince St, open from lunch until 10 or 10:30 pm, with weekend service starting at 10 am. Reviewers mention burrata with honey and olive oil, meatballs, a spicy rigatoni and bolognese, and describe outdoor seats looking onto busy shopping streets. Several came for birthdays and ordered full meals through dessert. One found the portions small and the Toscana salad disappointing.
Best for: Pasta with outdoor people-watching
- Address
- 54 Prince St, New York, NY 10012, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11:30 am–10:30 pm; Mon 11:30 am–10 pm; Sat 10 am–10:30 pm; Sun 10 am–9:30 pm; Thu 11:30 am–10:30 pm; Tue 11:30 am–10 pm; Wed 11:30 am–10 pm
#2
San Carlo Osteria Piemonte
★ 4.7 (1,125 Google reviews)Italian restaurant$100+ per person
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San Carlo Osteria Piemonte serves Piedmontese food at 90 Thompson St from noon until 10:30 or 11 pm daily. Reviewers describe a small room seating around 40 inside and 15 outside, with simple, elegant decor and a wine display. They mention pasta and steak, and warm, engaging service. Google lists live music, a strong wine list and cocktails. One group noted the kitchen let diners mix a set menu with the regular one.
Best for: Northern Italian with fine wine
- Address
- 90 Thompson St, New York, NY 10012, United States
- Hours
- Fri 12–11 pm; Mon 12–10:30 pm; Sat 12–11 pm; Sun 12–10:30 pm; Thu 12–10:30 pm; Tue 12–10:30 pm; Wed 12–10:30 pm
#3
Marcellino
★ 4.6 (2,576 Google reviews)Italian restaurant$20–60 per person
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Marcellino is an Italian restaurant at 178 Mulberry St in Little Italy, open from noon until 11 pm, and until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. Reviewers describe a beautiful little space with outdoor seating and home-style cooking, and several praise friendly, personal service. Opinions vary, though: one diner found the fettuccine Alfredo bland and the servers inattentive on a quiet Monday, and noted the tip is already included in the bill.
Best for: Late dinner in Little Italy
- Address
- 178 Mulberry St, New York, NY 10012, United States
- Hours
- Fri 12 pm–12 am; Mon 12–11 pm; Sat 12 pm–12 am; Sun 12–11 pm; Thu 12–11 pm; Tue 12–11 pm; Wed 12–11 pm
#4
Il Corallo Trattoria
★ 4.5 (2,070 Google reviews)Italian restaurant$20–30 per person
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Il Corallo Trattoria is a women-owned Italian restaurant at 176 Prince St, open from noon until 9 or 10 pm. Reviewers call the space cute and homey, and one came alone for a solo date. Dishes they mention include grilled artichokes, squid ink tagliatelle pescatore, seafood pizza, meatballs, and whipped ricotta with honey and Calabrian chili oil. One dinner party left hungry and felt the bill was high for pasta and pizza.
Best for: A casual, homey trattoria date
- Address
- 176 Prince St, New York, NY 10012, United States
- Hours
- Fri 12–10 pm; Mon 12–9 pm; Sat 12–10 pm; Sun 12–9 pm; Thu 12–9 pm; Tue 12–9 pm; Wed 12–9 pm
#5
Roscioli NYC
★ 4.4 (784 Google reviews)Roman restaurant$100+ per person
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Roscioli NYC is a Roman restaurant at 43 MacDougal St, open for dinner Tuesday through Sunday, with weekend lunch, and closed Mondays. Reviewers single out the bread and focaccia with a tasting of olive oils from Sicily and Rome, cacio e pepe, carbonara, branzino with pine nuts, a cheese and meat board, and tiramisu. They describe a cozy, beautifully decorated space. Google lists a private dining room and a strong wine list.
Best for: Roman pasta and olive oil tasting
- Address
- 43 MacDougal St, New York, NY 10012, United States
- Hours
- Fri 5–10:45 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 11:30 am–2 pm, 5–10:45 pm; Sun 11:30 am–2 pm, 5–10:45 pm; Thu 5–10:45 pm; Tue 5–10:45 pm; Wed 5–10:45 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 6 restaurants in SoHo, 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
- La Pecora Bianca SoHo, San Carlo Osteria Piemonte, Marcellino, Il Corallo Trattoria and Roscioli NYC 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?
La Pecora Bianca SoHo ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.8 from 8,051 reviews. San Carlo Osteria Piemonte is second at 4.7 from 1,125 reviews.
Which restaurants in SoHo, New York NY are open late?
Marcellino stays open until 12 am.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: La Pecora Bianca SoHo $30–80; San Carlo Osteria Piemonte $100+; Marcellino $20–60; Il Corallo Trattoria $20–30; Roscioli NYC $100+.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for San Carlo Osteria Piemonte and Marcellino.
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