Getting ready to celebrate Valentine's Day with that special someone? Any idea where you want to dine? You have come to the right place. With so many restaurants in New York City, sometimes it is difficult to take a chance on a new place to dine because you are looking to make this one count. Surprise your loved one and take them to a place that will blow last year's choice out of the water. 

Eleven Madison

11 Madison Avenue  New York, NY 10010 (212) 889-0905

Have you been saving for this special day? If you are prepared to splurge, your money will be well spent at this 4-star gem located in Gramercy. Chef Daniel Humm has prepared a six course tasting menu for $350 per person. It is super pricey but if your goal is to impress your significant other, this is certainly the place. 

First Course 

Cauliflower, Taboule Salad with Olives and Orange 

Second Course

Foie Gras Torchon with Maple Syrup, Apples and Spice Bread

Third Course

Poached Lobster with Green Tea and Carrots 

Fourth Course 

Poached Sole with Black Truffles and Celery 

Fifth Course

Roasted Beef Rib Eye with Wood Sorrel 

Dessert

Chocolate Snow with Bergamont and Olio Verde

 

Annisa

13 Barrow Street  New York, NY 10014 (212) 741-6699

Six courses too much? What about five? Chef Anita Lo's restaurant, Annisa, located on Barrow Street is serving a five course tasting menu for $110 per person with an option to have a wine paired with each course for an additional $42 per person. Start with the Widow's Hole Oysters with black caviar, beets and horseradish or opt for the Wagyu Tayaki, served black and blue with Korean red chili, shiso and land caviar. You can also choose to have the Chicken with Foie Gras served with savoy cabbage and brussels sprouts or the Veal Cheeks and Sweetbread with polenta and mushrooms. Is dessert your favorite part? Have the Chocolate and Blood Orange Parfait or get romantic and share the White Chocolate Fondue for two. 

 

Recette

328 West 12th Street New York, NY 10012     (212) 410-3000

Recette is also offering a five course tasting for $125 per person with a wine pairing which has not been priced yet. This urban American restaurant has a elegant yet casual decor to make less serious couples feel comfortable. The menu is innovative and simultaneously simple but delicious. Take a look at their tasting menu listed below. 

 

First Course

Big Eye Tuna, Oyster, Parsnip Purée, Caviar, Bonito Broth 

Second Course

Sweet Potato Gnocchi, Cuttlefish, Black Truffle, Winter Root Vegetables

Third Course

Roasted Sable Fish, Lobster Fricasse, Wild Mushroom, Lobster Emulsion

Fourth Course

Sous Vide Beef Tenderloin, Onion Rings, Creamed Spinach, Sauce Perigourdine

Dessert

Passion Fruit Bavarian, Milk Chocolate Cremeux, Blood Orange Gelée, Hazelnuts

 

Locanda Verde

377 Greenwich Street  New York, NY 10013
(212) 925-3797

Not into tasting menus? Would you like more options for dinner? You should probably check out Locanda Verde in Tribeca. On the day meant for celebrating love also celebrate life while you choose delicious food items from their a la carte menu which offers small crostini plates, antipasti, pasta dishes and entrees. Some of our favorite dishes include the Blue Crab Crostini and the Steak Tartara Piedmontese. At this place, you can never go wrong with one of their house-made pastas. Click Here to check out the full menu.

 

Ai Fiori

400 5th Avenue New York, NY 10018             (212) 613-8660

How much more romantic can you get? With a name that means "amongst the flowers" in Italian, Chef Michael White's restaurant, Ai Fiori located in the Setai Hotel, is the place to dine on Valentine's Day. For $150 per person you get a six course tasting menu that includes pasta, fish dishes and meat options leaving dessert to chef's discretion. Add a wine pairing for an additional $110 per person. 

First Course

Branzino -striped bass crudo, American sturgeon caviar, meyer lemon  

or

Torchon- foie gras au naturel, bosc pear, almond zabaglione, toasted brioche

Second Course

Spaghetti- blue crab, lemon, bottarga, chilies

or

 Risotto al Tartufo Nero- black truffle, riso acquarello

Third Course

Astice- butter poached nova scotia lobster, root vegetable fondant, château chalon sauce

or

Ippoglosso- line caught atlantic halibut, lentils du pays, black trumpets, lardo, salsify

Fourth Course

Vitello- amish veal chop “au four”, saltimbocca, new potatoes

or

Anatra- pan roasted duck, foie gras, chestnuts, radicchio, juniper

 

Pre-Dessert

Dessert

 

Asiate

80 Columbus Circle #35 New York, NY 10023 (212) 805-8881

Want a place with a view? The Asiate not only has great food but it also has a romantic atmosphere with a great view of New York City. This restaurant, located in the Mandarin Hotel is offering a five course chef's tasting menu during their first seating for $150 per person and a six course tasting menu for $250 during their second seating. A champagne pairing is also available for $100 per person. The menu is listed below, second seating receives both fourth course options.  

 

First Course

Green Market Fruits, Vegetables, Spices of Winter

Lieb Family Cellars, Blanc de Blancs, Brut, North Fork of Long Island 2007

Second Course

Sashimi- Meyer Lemon, Marscapone, Caviar

Marc Hebrart, Rosé, Brut, Premier Cru, à Mareuil-sur-Ay, France NV

Third Course

Risotto- White Chocolate, Cauliflower, Langoustine

Taittinger, Brut, "Cuvée Prestige," Reims, France NV

Fourth Course

 (Please Select One)

Sea Bass- Red Miso, Chinese Celery, Consommé

Laurent Perrier, Rosé, Brut, Tours-Sur-Marne NV

or

Beef Strip Loin

Beef Strip Loin- Smoked Potato, Green Peppercorn

Dom Pérignon, Brut, Épernay, France 1999

Dessert Duo

Chocolate Chiboust, Fresh Strawberries

Mascarpone Ice Cream, Raspberry Granité, Caramel Tuile

Coppo, Brachetto d'Acqui, "Passione," Piedmont, Italy 2007