With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it’s time to think about where you and your significant other will be celebrating each other this year. If you live in or near Long Island, New York, you are blessed with a wide variety of wonderful options. 
Barrique Kitchen & Wine Bar
Located on Deer Park Avenue in Babylon, New York, this place aims to provide the perfect atmosphere for anyone looking to enjoy some delicious food and fine wine. This makes it ideal for a romantic dinner, with the welcoming and knowledgeable staff being there for you and helping you create a night to remember. The way the food is served also helps diners get closer to one another, with the small plate approach encouraging sharing. A rich menu, featuring rustic food, thin-crust pizza, cured meats, artisanal cheeses, and many more, await you and your partner.
Nothing works better with a good meal than enjoying a glass or two of good wine. With over 150 types of both domestic and imported wines, you’ll be sure to find one that you and your loved one will resonate with. And if you’re still not sure which one to choose, you can taste more of them before you decide on a favorite.
Bella Vie
This charming Italian restaurant is located in Bay Shore and provides a cozy and intimate setting for Valentine’s Day dinner. Their menu is filled with traditional Italian dishes, such as tagliatelle, gnocchi, lasagna, ravioli, and more, which along with the atmosphere and the breathtaking waterfront view, takes you on an instant trip to old Italy. You can also enjoy this restaurant’s beauty and intimacy without being a fan of Italian cuisine, with the menu including some classic favorites like ribs, steak, and pork chops.
Monsoon: Steak & Sushi
Taking your date on a culinary trip to the Far East can prove to be an experience that neither of you will forget any time soon. Located in Babylon Village, Monsoon promises to delight your senses with an exquisite selection of the very best that Asian cuisine has to offer. The owners, the Bohlsen family, succeeded in selecting the very best out of Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Thai cuisines and mixing them to create a vibrant and eclectic dinner menu.
Their small plates encourage sharing and their sushi specialties are sure to blow you away. If, however, you or your date are into something more classic, you can enjoy a fine Black Angus steak cooked to perfection according to your preferences. The restaurant is decorated in a perfect way to match the food, with the 2-story space managing to capture the imagination of the guests through its lights, colors, and sounds.
Valentine’s Day can be a wonderful occasion for you and your loved one to remember why you feel the way you feel about each other. By choosing any of these places for a romantic dinner you will be spoiled with the finest food and drinks, along with an intimate atmosphere that sets the tone for the rest of the evening.
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