Shan

On our list of the best romantic restaurants in New York.

A deep blue color scheme and soft pendant lighting give this Carroll Gardens dining room a formal look, and tables near the bar have a view of a mural of Mount Gongga glowing behind the bartender. The Sichuan menu runs from take-home orders like shredded duck fried rice and green peppercorn fish to date-night dishes such as lobster mapo, black pepper wagyu, and black truffle soup dumplings. It's set up for reservations through OpenTable rather than a walk-in wait.