The Big Apple has no shortage of place to fall in love \u2014 the trick is finding the right place to start.<\/p>\n
Nervous New Yorkers hunting for the perfect spot for a fantastic first impression may want to look toward the West Village, which claims four of the city\u2019s top 15 first-date restaurants, bistros and eateries, according to a new survey from matchmaking service Tawkify<\/a>.<\/p>\n Among the West Village\u2019s strongest showings is Do Not Disturb<\/a>, an intimate speakeasy-style restaurant and cocktail bar<\/a> featuring savory seafood and candlelight. It landed at No. 5 on the list, followed by the charming, family-owned Italian restaurant Palma at No. 8. The romantic One if by Land, Two if by Sea \u2014 known for its candlelit tables, brick fireplaces and live piano player \u2014 ranked No. 11, while rustic Italian trattoria and pizzeria Olio e Pi\u00f9 came in at No. 12.<\/p>\n Olio E Piu in the West Village is one of the Big Apple\u2019s favorite first date locations. Helayne Seidman for the NY Post<\/p>\n Olio e Piu on Greenwich Avenue in the West Village boasts old-fashioned wooden tables. Helayne Seidman for the NY Post<\/p>\n Tawkify evaluated 97 cocktail bars, restaurants<\/a>, bistros and cafes across the five boroughs and scored them on conversation-friendliness, ambiance, low-pressure atmosphere, plus ratings and affordability, drawing on thousands of Google reviews.<\/p>\n