A date plan
Date · Astoria · Romantic · $$$
Start with aperitivos and wine at a charming Puerto Rican wine bar, then settle into an intimate Northern Italian dinner featuring handcrafted pasta and an excellent wine selection.
Astoria · $$ · Wine bar · Bar
This intimate wine bar is the perfect aperitivo spot—order a natural wine and some cured jamón while you settle into the cozy vibe. The fusion of Puerto Rican flavors and thoughtful wine pairings sets a romantic, worldly mood without feeling try-hard.
~7 min walk (0.3 mi). Both spots are on 30th Ave—a quick, pleasant walk that keeps the momentum going. You'll pass through the heart of Astoria's dining district, so the neighborhood energy is lively and romantic.
Astoria · $$$ · Wine bar · Catering food and drink supplier
A stone's throw from Yes Mama, this elegant Northern Italian spot serves house-made pasta and fresh seafood in a warm, candlelit setting. The wine bar credentials are serious—ask your server for a pairing suggestion and you won't regret it.
Via Trenta Osteria & Wine Bar, 36-19 30th Ave., Astoria, NY 11103