Double date ideas in New York

Whole nights, already planned

Our picks

• Corner Bistro · West Village · $

  dive,casual

  “A cash-y dive with one of the best cheap burgers in the city — the honest low-key answer.”

• Kiki's · Lower East Side · $$

  cool,cult

  “Cash-only Greek with a cult following and a line — fun, cheap-ish, in-the-know.”

• L'Artusi · West Village · $$$

  lively,refined

  “Polished, buzzy Italian — great for a lively date; bar seats are a solid solo splurge.”

• Lil' Frankie's · East Village · $$

  lively,fun

  “Loud, fun, late Italian — a reliable no-fuss date or group night.”

• Please Don't Tell (PDT) · East Village · $$$

  unique,hidden

  “Enter through a phone booth inside a hot-dog shop — a memorable, non-obvious drink (reserve).”

• Scarr's Pizza · Lower East Side · $

  cool,casual

  “House-milled-flour slices in a retro room — cult-loved and unpretentious.”

• Superiority Burger · East Village · $

  casual,cool

  “Beloved veggie burgers + inventive vegetarian plates — great non-obvious pick for a vegetarian/vegan.”

• Veselka · East Village · $

  casual,classic

  “24-hour Ukrainian diner — pierogi at 2am, cheap and comforting. A real NY answer.”

• Wu's Wonton King · Lower East Side · $$

  casual,cult

  “BYOB Cantonese banquet — Peking duck and a big loud table of friends. Incredible value, zero pretense.”