A date plan
Date · Murray Hill · Romantic · $$
A romantic afternoon in Murray Hill that flows from French-accented wine and oysters, into a cozy Northern Italian dinner, and wraps up with Asian-inspired gelato that's anything but ordinary.
Murray Hill · $$ · Cocktail bar · Restaurant
Aunt Bernie's is the kind of place that makes an afternoon feel like a secret. Pull up a seat in the jardin — yes, there's a garden — and start with a wine flight alongside a plate of oysters or French onion soup. The French-accented menu and candlelit coziness set exactly the right mood before dinner.
~9 min walk (0.5 mi). Walking from Aunt Bernie's toward East 41st Street, you'll pass through the heart of Murray Hill — keep an eye out for the old brownstones tucked between the midrise buildings, a reminder that this neighborhood has more character than it gets credit for.
Murray Hill · $$$ · Italian restaurant · Brunch restaurant
Osteria Delbianco Bryant Park is a tucked-away gem that doesn't need to shout — the food does the talking. Order the risotto or the lasagna, linger over the wine list, and save room for the tiramisu, which is the kind of dessert that makes you want to order it again before you've finished your first bite. The warm, intimate room makes it easy to lose track of time.
~9 min walk (0.4 mi). Heading from Osteria Delbianco down toward 32nd Street, you're drifting toward Koreatown, which is part of the fun — the energy shifts noticeably, and the neon glow of K-Town makes for a lively backdrop as you stroll to Sundaes Best for that final scoop.
Murray Hill · Ice cream shop
End on a playful note at Sundaes Best, a gelateria that leans into Asian-inspired flavors like brown sugar boba and honey makgeolli — flavors you won't find at any other scoop shop in the neighborhood. It's the perfect low-key finale that keeps the conversation going and gives you both something to debate: which flavor wins?