Celebrate Love in Lincoln Square

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. Take the opportunity this year to spread the love with the help of local Lincoln Square restaurants and shops. 

Dinner for Two

Indoor dining will begin again on Sunday, February 14 according to Governor Cuomo. Check in with our local restaurants to make reservations for the occasion—but remember they might fill up quickly since capacity is capped at 25%.

Let Atlantic Grill (49 West 64th Street) do the cooking this year with a Valentine’s Day Dinner for Two—a selection of at home ready-made meals! Choose from three meal packages that serve two. Call to place your order by Thursday, February 11 for pick up on Friday, February 12 – Sunday, February 14 (contact the restaurant for pick up hours). The restaurant is also taking reservations for indoor dining for Sunday, February 14. They will serve dinner with a special Valentine's Day theme. Contact Atlantic Grill at (212) 787-4663 for details and reservations.

Café Fiorello (1900 Broadway) is offering a special Valentine’s dinner for two at home, available for pick-up. The menu includes two appetizers, two entrees, and a dessert with the option to add a bottle of champagne. Click here to view the menu. Orders must be placed by Friday, February 12 at noon. You can also dine for dinner on Sunday, February 14 at the outdoor café or inside of the restaurant. Click here for details.

Nougatine at Jean-Georges (1 Central Park West) will be offering a five-course dinner for two, available to enjoy in one of the winter cabins or to go, starting Thursday, February 11 through Sunday, February 14. Click here to learn more. The Valentine's Day menu will also be available for indoor dining on Sunday, February 14.

Let The Smith cook you a special Valentine’s dinner, available for pick up or delivery on Friday, February 12 or Friday, February 13. The Smith At Home meals will arrive cold, ready for you to heat and eat! Click here for the menu. You can also make a reservation for dinner at the Lincoln Square location for both indoor and outdoor dining on Sunday, February 14. The restaurant will offer a special Valentine's Day menu similar to the dinner offered from The Smith at Home. 

Celebrate Valentine’s Day Weekend with a romantic three-course menu, from Bar Boulud’s (1900 Broadway) heated outdoor terrace or in the comfort of your own home. The dinner is available from Friday, February 12 through Sunday, February 14. Click here to see the menu and click here to order the dinner to go. With indoor dining resuming, the dinner will also be available on Sunday, February 14 inside the dining room. Click here to see reservation slots for February 14. 

Rosa Mexicano (61 West 62nd Street) is offering a special three-course Valentine's Day dinner available on both Saturday, February 13 and Sunday, February 14. You can book a reservation to dine-in at the restaurant or order a dinner to go. Click here for more details. 

Enjoy a special Masa (10 Columbus Circle) Valentine's Day Box complete with a Temaki box for two, a Nigiri box for 2, a half bottle of Krug Champagne and more. Order for pick-up or delivery on Saturday, February 13 or Sunday, February 14 for a delicious meal at home. Click here to order.

Momofuku Noodle Bar (10 Columbus Circle) is offering a Valentine's Day take-away dinner for two, featuring smoked short rib, shrimp cocktail, and more. The meals are ready to heat and serve at home. This offer is only available for pick-up. Click here for more information and ordering. 

Order a “Lover’s Feast for Two” from Épicerie Boulud/Daniel Boulud for an at home four-course meal. Click here to see what’s included and order.

La Boite en Bois (75 West 68th Street) has created a special Valentine's Day menu available for restaurant dining as well as take-out from Friday, February 12 through Sunday, February 14. Click here to view the special menu and contact the restaurant at (212) 874-2705 to place your order or find out about reservations. 

*Note that some restaurants may sell out of dinners or fill up on reservations after this article is live.

Sweets for Your Sweetheart

Breads Bakery (1890 Broadway) is selling several special baked goods for Valentine’s Day: rose water rugelach, challah heart, marzipan fruit heart, and more. Click here to see a menu. Most specialty items are only available for order from Thursday, February 11 through Sunday, February 14.

Order sweets from Épicerie Boulud/Daniel Boulud through Goldbelly for Valentine’s Day, and enjoy several options for macaron gift boxes or a French sweets gift box including French Lemon Madeleines, Cannelés de Bordeaux, Pâte de Fruits, and seasonal gluten-free Macarons. Click here for more info.

Magnolia Bakery (200 Columbus Avenue) has a number of special sweets for Valentine's Day that you can have delivered right to your door. Purchase a limited edition Date Night box with two classic cupcakes, one large classic banana pudding, and one large pink puddin', perfect for sharing with your sweetheart at home. You can also order a “Be Mine” pink confetti cake, pink pudding (banana pudding layered with bright pink confetti cake), and more. Click here to order online or call (212) 724-8101.

Order $95 worth of chocolate from La Maison du Chocolat (10 Columbus Circle) and receive complimentary two-day delivery. Click here to browse the Valentine’s Day collection of elegant chocolate boxes.  

You can also stop into Gourmet Garage (155 West 66th Street at Broadway) or Whole Foods Market (10 Columbus Circle) to pick up some simple sweets and treats to enjoy at home, too. Plus, check out these recipes for baking special Valentine’s Day meals and desserts from Whole Foods Market with ingredients you can find in-store.

Plus, Le Pain Quotidien (60 West 65th Street) is offering Valentine special through Sunday, February 14 like valentine brioche, valentine linzer, and more. Stop in for a treat! 

Special Gifts

Lincoln Square is also home to several jewelry, boutique, and other great shops perfect for a romantic gift. Check out the special Valentine’s Day gift guides and collections from Coach, Diptyque, Jo Malone London, L’Occitane en Provence, Monica Rich Kosann, Satya Jewelry, Sephora, Swarovski, and Wolford inside of The Shops at Columbus Circle (10 Columbus Circle). Click here to see the official Valentine’s Day gift guide from The Shops at Columbus Circle. Or, head to The Emporium, Ltd at 20 West 64th Street for unique antique jewelry. 

Share a message of love, with a Moleskine notebook personalized for your loved one. From Friday, February 12 through Sunday, February 14, get free personalization with the purchase of any notebook at The Shops at Columbus Circle location.

Now through Sunday, February 7, find your perfect match at Kiehl’s Since 1851 when you shop skincare, hair care, and more and receive special discounts for Valentine’s Day. Swing by the 154 Columbus Avenue (at 67th Street) location for a Complimentary Contactless Consultation or call at (212)799-3438.

Paper Source (10 Columbus Circle) not only has a selection of special love-centric greeting cards and gifts to give to your sweetheart, but also offers workshops online, two of which coming up are Valentine's Day themed! On Wednesday, February 10, join a virtual valentine card making workshop from 7:00pm - 8:30pm, or on Saturday, February 13 join in for a virtual Galentine's Day hangout from 11:00am - 1:00pm and learn how to make champagne cocktails and pressed flower candles. 

Purchase a Valentine's Day themed project from Color Me Mine (177 Amsterdam Avenue) for a fun activity at-home this year. Click here to see the project options and connect with the studio about materials to get started. Projects are available for delivery. 

Photo credit: Bar Boulud