Anniversary dinner in Greenwich village
Looking for a nice romantic restaurant in Greenwich Village for a Sunday night....any kind of food nothing specific as long as it's good. I'm mostly looking for something with a very romantic atmosphere, intimate. Any kind of price range is fine.....I don't mind paying extra for nice service and atmosphere. Any suggestions??
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sgordon
Sep 8, 2011 12:47 PM
Blue Hill would be my instinctive choice within the Village for romantic / intimate. Mas (Farmhouse) was another good call.
If you're willing to go a little further West, Del Posto is excellent, service and atmosphere are lovely. To the East, Kyo Ya can be positively transporting, especially if you order the kaiseki menu. There's a small private room in back, though it might only be for groups of four to six. Doesn't hurt to call them and ask, if the menu interests you.
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Blue Hill
75 Washington Place, New York, NY 10011Del Posto
85 10th Avenue, New York, NY 10011Mas (Farmhouse)
39 Downing St, New York, NY 10014Kyo Ya
94 E 7th St, New York, NY 10009›5 Replies-
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re: nmprisons
We had dinner once at Blue Hill NYC many years ago. We had temperature issues with the food, seating along the banquettes is extremely tight, and there was nothing about the ambiance that felt romantic to me.
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Blue Hill
75 Washington Place, New York, NY 10011-
re: RGR
I think that is a fair assessment of the place, honestly. For me, it is a cozy place to spend an evening, but "cozy" is the neighbor of "cramped" and I admit it approaches that line. When we go, we always request a table in the front alcove (i.e. the closest area to the street) as it is a bit quieter and less squished.
I have eaten there maybe 10 times or so. Some meals have been only good, while some have been very good. What I think is romantic about the place is that, when my fiance and I go, we can transport ourselves out of the city for a moment. It brings back wonderful memories from our past. Perhaps those who regularly escape the island or haven't spent time in the rural parts of our country don't enjoy those moments, but for us, they are quite nice.
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Blue Hill
75 Washington Place, New York, NY 10011-
re: nmprisons
We were there on a Sunday afternoon right after attending a matinee in a theater nearby, so our reservation was for 5:30. We were seated in the front room and were given the table in the far corner of the banquette. Luckily, the table immediately to my left remained vacant the entire time; otherwise, the person sitting next to me would have been, as the expression goes, practically in my lap. .
The bigger turn-off was the temperature problem. We had to send our main course ducks back because they were just barely tepid. We had trouble flagging someone down to attend to the problem, which was really annoying. And even when the plates were brought back, the ducks still weren't hot enough. At that point, we just went ahead and ate them. Though we were comped an extra dessert, the disruption and incorrect temperature colored the whole meal in a negative way. While I eventually became willing to give BHNYC another try, Mr. R. has remained adamant in his refusal.
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re: RGR
Well that kind of first visit would surely dampen my excitement about returning to a place as well! Sounds like you and the Blue Hills just don't get along (I searched your blog for the BHSB story, but couldn't find it). At least we agree on most other restaurants.
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Blue Hill
75 Washington Place, New York, NY 10011
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Mas (Farmhouse)
39 Downing St, New York, NY 10014Recette
328 West 12th Street, New York, NY 10014›3 Replies-
re: thegforceny
Although i found the food at Recette to be delicious, I would not choose it for an anniversary celebration. The noise level is quite high, and if you are unlucky enough to be seated at one of the tables in the middle of the room, they are very tightly spaced, and chairs are subject to being bumped by service personnel.
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re: nmprisons
I thought I didn't have much company in finding the noise level at Recette uncomfortably high (Mr. R. being more forgiving). So, it's nice to know that someone else whose opinions I value highly agrees with me. :)
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La Ripaille is a small, charming, intimate French bistro with good food. The low lighting enhances the romantic ambiance though it did play havoc with some of my photos.
La Ripaille photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/11863391@N03/sets/72157621887659606/with/3769825113/
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Annisa?
http://www.annisarestaurant.com/See previously:
http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/767597
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Annisa
13 Barrow Street, New York, NY 10014
