Wondering where to take your special someone for Valentine's Day dinner?
So were we, so we decided to reach out to the food experts at The Infatuation for a list of the best candlelight joints with critic-approved cuisine.
These 12 restaurants are the absolute pinnacle of romance for Valentine's Day.
But you better book fast — reservations won't last long.
Blue Ribbon Brasserie is a late-night New York institution.
The flagship of the Blue Ribbon Restaurants is now about 26 years old, but that hasn't diminished its power to delight dinners.
Its claim to fame — besides the oysters and friend chicken dishes — is that it stays open until 4a.m. nightly. Perfect if your Valentine is a night owl.
Order anything at Casa Mono.
Spanish restaurant Casa Mono is the perfect place for a romantic Valentine's evening with a side of pork.
The food here is said to be so consistently good in this restaurant, that the Infatuation's Andrew Steinthal says, "You can pretty much close your eyes and blindly point at the menu, comfortably knowing there’s no wrong answer."
The wait might be long, but you can always stop at the great wine and tapas bar Bar Jamón while you wait for your table.
L’Artusi has bold, yet sophisticated flavors.
L’Artusi is the quintessential upscale New York Italian restaurant, with big, bold flavors, but enough sophistication that it will seriously impress your date.
This West Village spot also has an amazing wine list and an entertaining atmosphere.
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