Most romantic restaurants on Long Island
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There are as many ways to define a romantic restaurant as there are those looking for one. Marcello and Sophia? Cary and Grace? Or maybe Sid and Nancy? You think it's easy?
That said, here are a range of romantic restaurants recommended by our critics. And to really impress your amour, the best advice is to reserve early.
-- Compiled by Peter M. Gianotti, Joan Reminick and Erica Marcus
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The 1770 House $$$ | New American, Hotel/Motel, B&B/Inn 143 Main St. East Hampton At this sumptuous inn, no detail is forgotten. With six rooms and a carriage house, ...
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The American Hotel $$$$ | French, American, Hotel/Motel 49 Main St. Sag Harbor The American Hotel, which has eight guest rooms, is a local landmark. It's known for ...
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Aperitif $$$ | French 252 Sunrise Hwy. Rockville Centre This updated bistro, warm and welcoming, has Parisian flair to spare. ...
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Bellissimo Ristorante $$ | Italian 786 Grand Blvd. Deer Park Hidden away in a stripmall, with heavy drapery in the windows that further disguise this ...
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Bistro 25 $$ | New American 45 Foster Ave. Sayville A "recession friendly" place to eat, where the menu includes a small plate of truffled ...
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Brasserie Cassis $$$ | Bistros - Brasseries, French, Lounge 387 S. Oyster Bay Rd. Plainview Vintage ads, tiled floors and a full bar offer a full dining opportunity, with a ...
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Cuban Crocodile-CLOSED $$ | Cuban, Latin-American 26 E. Park Ave. Long Beach While late-nights on weekends feature some nightlife, this restaurant specializes in Cuban cuisine. A meal ...
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Espana Tapas and Wine Bar $$ | Small plates, Tapas, European, Spanish 655 Middle Country Rd. St. James An aura of authenticity informs this charming Spanish tapas and wine bar. Start with a ...
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Frankly Thai $$ | Thai, Restaurant, Vegetarian 959 Hempstead Tpke. Franklin Square Our reviewer thinks Frankly Thai in Franklin Square is, frankly, fine. ...
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Harbor Mist $$$ | American, Seafood 105 Harbor Rd. Cold Spring Harbor An easygoing eatery that steers a safe course through familiar American and Continental favorites, allowing ...
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