Top 5 Wine and Dine Spots for Memory Making in Manhattan

While some nights call for jeans, sneakers and a cosy pub meal, others call for something a little more elegant and memorable. Whether you’re acknowledging a personal milestone, celebrating an achievement or spoiling the one you love, there’s nothing quite like some a spot of wining and dining to pamper the heart, belly and soul. 

At Liven, we’re all about bridging the gap between fantastic foodies and delightful dining spots. We have several hopeless romantics on the Liven team, so we asked them to give us the rundown on some of Manhattan’s finest places to get your wine and dine on. 

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5 most romantic places to wine and dine in Manhattan

Want to pull out all the stops? This list has you sorted. Don’t forget to make a reservation! You can thank us later.

Eleven Madison Park

Cuisine: Plant-based American

Overlooking one of Manhattan’s most beautiful parks sits the exquisite Eleven Madison Park, occupying the base of a historic building boasting high ceilings and white-glove service. This fine-dining restaurant is equally beautiful during the day as it is at night and has a unique selling point, in that its menu is entirely plant-based. Their refined tasting menu and wine list will have you feeling all kinds of warm and fuzzy inside.

Daniel 

Cuisine: European 

Since Daniel opened its doors in 1993, it’s earned itself quite the reputation in New York’s dining scene. This multi-award-winning restaurant is known for its exceptionally refined European cuisine and a wine cellar that is world-class. Their menu boasts a variety of the best quality local meats, seafood and vegetables prepared using classic French techniques. The elegant interiors and gracious service will have you mesmerised from the moment you step into their exceptional neo-classic space. 

‍Marea

‍Cuisine: Italian 

This Michelin star Italian restaurant marries authentic coastal Italian flavours with bold New York swagger. It delivers an innovative restaurant culture with impeccable service fit for a dining experience like no other, perfect for that extra special occasion. Elevate your senses with their incredibly beautiful dishes that look a good as they taste. Enjoy some of the best seafood Manhattan offers, complemented with some of the most exclusive wines from across the globe. 

‍Per Se

‍Cuisine: French

Thomas Keller’s intimate Manhattan restaurant, Per Se, offers a serene environment and the most beautiful views of Columbus Circle and Central Park. Using only the finest of ingredients, this fine dining delight offers a 9-course tasting menu with a French twist on the daily. Plus a wine list that has over 2000 listings, many of which have won multiple awards. It goes without saying, you’re in for an absolute treat.

‍The Modern

‍Cuisine: American

Take in the wonderful Rockefeller Sculpture Garden while dining on refined, contemporary American cuisine and working your way through an award-winning wine list. This venue has won two Michelin stars for its playful tasting menu that shifts with the seasons, its fabulous ambience and exceptional service that delivers an unforgettable dining experience. 

So, now that you know where to have your next special meal out, why not discover more about Liven?