Rita's

If your ideal evening involves a bottle of wine, excellent pasta and gossiping with a friend, Rita's is basically already on your list.

The carbonara is the city's best, the cocktails are top notch (and always served in a chic glass), and the heated terrace is a blessing for smokers everywhere.

Rita's is something between a cozy Italian restaurant and an impossibly photogenic wine bar. Perfect for a date, romantic or platonic.