A date plan
Date · West Village
Candlelit French bistro dinner, sophisticated wine hour, and artisanal dessert in the heart of West Village—all within perfect walking distance.
West Village · $$$ · French restaurant
LOULOU is the real deal—a buzzy French bistro with moody lighting and a menu that hits all the romantic beats. Order the steak frites or duck confit, and let the excellent wine list do the heavy lifting.
~9 min walk (0.4 mi). After dinner, head west on 8th Ave toward West 4th Street—St Tropez is tucked right on the corner. The walk takes you through the heart of West Village with some gorgeous historic brownstones to admire.
West Village · $ · Cafe · Bakery
This dreamy Parisian patisserie is where you finish the night right. Their signature merveilleux—whipped cream-filled confections dusted with powdered sugar—are Instagram gold but taste even better than they photograph.