Bagatelle, a cozy new bistro in the Meatpacking District, serves up contemporary French cuisine in a romantic setting, perfect for Valentine’s Day. Celebrate the day of love over white candlelit table clothes with dishes like salmon fillet served with grapefruit, or grilled calamari seasoned with ginger and parsnip. Word on the street (Gothamist, actually) is that the cocktails here are pretty good too. Gothamist recommends “Le Blues de Manhattan,” a sweet concoction made from muddle blueberries, blackberries, Chambord and vermouth.

Bagatelle
409 West 13th Street / at 9th Avenue
Meatpacking District / New York City
212.675.1400