{"id":20653,"date":"2025-02-06T05:52:37","date_gmt":"2025-02-06T05:52:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newyorktour1.com\/blog\/?p=990"},"modified":"2025-02-06T05:54:37","modified_gmt":"2025-02-06T05:54:37","slug":"top-5-romantic-new-york-movie-scenes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/blog\/top-5-romantic-new-york-movie-scenes\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Romantic New York Movie Scenes You Can Recreate"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Valentine\u2019s Day is the perfect time for romantic New Yorkers (and visitors!) to plan the perfect date night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here in the Big Apple, of course, we have an advantage. Hollywood has spent years teaching us how to make the most of this enchanting city. Every street corner is the perfect stage for a one-act play, and every cafe is brimming with potential romance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For those of you who have a special Valentine, here\u2019s some inspiration for a day to make them swoon. Reenact one of these five romantic New York movie scenes this Feb. 14 for the ultimate day of love. Some of them are even near our popular <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/new-york-tours\/\">New York tours<\/a> if you want to extend your special day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read on for tips, inspiration, and movie clips to recreate your rom-com fantasy with your sweetheart in beautiful New York City.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. A romantic New York meeting<\/h2>\n\n\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"You&#039;ve Got Mail - Ending Scene\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/55oQA4cwd6M?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How better to meet up with your sweetheart than in one of the city\u2019s many parks? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nycgovparks.org\/parks\/riverside-park\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Riverside Park<\/a>, in upper Manhattan, is where Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks shared one of their most romantic moments \u2014 as their real selves and not Shopgirl and NY152 \u2014 in \u201cYou\u2019ve Got Mail.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The two met up at the 91st Street Garden in the 1998 film, and though the weather may be brisk for Valentine\u2019s Day, we think it\u2019s still worth a romantic visit, in the spirit of Kathleen Kelly and Joe Fox!&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the New York-based film\u2019s other classic locations, Cafe Lalo, where the two have their first encounter, was once a popular spot for film buffs to come for a first date. However, the iconic NYC landmark closed at the end of 2024, leaving movie fans to find other spots to live out their rom-com fantasies.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Leave it up to fate<\/h2>\n\n\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Serendipity | \u2018The Gloves\u2019 (HD) - Kate Beckinsale, John Cusack | MIRAMAX\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OKPJbg1YmvU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No other city on Earth can match NYC for chance encounters. In \u201cSerendipity,\u201d sparks fly between Kate Beckinsale and John Cusack over a pair of black cashmere gloves, but fate has other plans for these two.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They\u2019ll separate and meet again, but not before partaking in a famed, romantic New York dessert at the film\u2019s namesake restaurant, <a href=\"https:\/\/serendipity3.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Serendipity 3<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Book early to bring your date to this iconic Big Apple sweet spot. There are two locations: Upper East Side and Times Square, but true movie fans already know that the UES spot is the way to go. Of course, you should try one of the famous Frrrozen Hot Chocolates. There are several varieties, but the classic is always a good choice \u2014 get two straws to share!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your tastes run a bit more refined, you might order New York\u2019s most expensive dessert. In the Guinness World Records section of the menu, you\u2019ll find the Golden Opulence Sundae, which costs $1,000. It once held the record for the world\u2019s most expensive dessert, before Serendipity 3 beat itself by creating an even MORE expensive dessert (not currently on the menu) that costs $25,000. If you want the Golden Opulence Sundae, you have to order ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. (More than) just friends<\/h2>\n\n\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"When Harry Met Sally (1989) - Clip: I&#039;ll Have What She&#039;s Having (HD)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6pQgbEEFPq0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Maybe not the most romantic moment, but certainly the most well-known, the <a href=\"https:\/\/katzsdelicatessen.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Katz\u2019s Deli<\/a> scene from \u201cWhen Harry Met Sally\u201d put this NYC institution on the world stage. You too can have what she\u2019s having when you sit in their famous booth, marked with a sign hanging from the ceiling. Even if you don\u2019t get to sit in that specific booth, you should definitely take a photo of the sign while you\u2019re in the restaurant!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Katz\u2019s Deli, which is located on 205 E. Houston St., caters to the late-night weekend crowds, which means you can go any time you like on Valentine\u2019s Day. This spot is open from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. during the week but open 24 hours on weekends, so if you want a hearty sandwich with your sweetheart late at night on Valentine\u2019s Day after watching \u201cWhen Harry Met Sally,\u201d then so be it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t skip the pastrami \u2014 it\u2019s Katz\u2019s specialty \u2014 and make sure to have a few pickles. But for your own sake, don\u2019t lose your ticket! If you know, you know. And if you don\u2019t, it\u2019s time to watch the movie again!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Reunite on top of the world<\/h2>\n\n\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Sleepless in Seattle: Meeting on top of the Empire State Building (HD CLIP)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Jk3UBPFg8AE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a clich\u00e9, but there\u2019s a good reason romantic New York couples have reunited at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.esbnyc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Empire State Building<\/a> again and again over the years. The observation deck is well known from the final moment of \u201cSleepless in Seattle.\u201d This is the second Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan scene on this list, but it plays out a little differently. No one understands the romance of New York City quite like director Nora Ephron.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/blog\/things-to-know-before-you-visit-the-empire-state-building\/\">Empire State Building<\/a> is no stranger to romance. This unique spot is open until 10 p.m. on Valentine\u2019s Day, so maybe make it your last stop of the evening. Of course, if you want to include this gorgeous building in your sentimental backdrop, we recommend meeting atop Rockefeller Center for the perfect skyline view. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/new-york-tours\/rockefeller-center-tour-with-top-of-the-rock\/\">Our Rockefeller Center Walking Tour<\/a> includes a tour of this Art Deco city within a city, a romantic spot in its own right, as well as your ticket to the Top of the Rock where you can see the Empire State Building towering above its fellow skyscrapers.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once atop the Empire State Building \u2014 which is located on 34th Street between Fifth and Sixth Avenues \u2014 you\u2019ll have 360-degree views. On a clear day or night, you\u2019ll be able to see for miles over into New Jersey, far into Brooklyn, down to Lower Manhattan, into the Bronx, and beyond. The Empire State Building observatory is a must when you visit New York, whether you&#8217;re traveling with your sweetie, solo, or as a group. It&#8217;s why it&#8217;s the grand finale of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/new-york-tours\/midtown-nyc-walking-tour-with-empire-state-building\/\">Midtown NYC Walking Tour<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t<section class=\"bannerPromo\">\n\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t<!-- section heading  -->\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<!-- section banners -->\n\t\t\t<div class=\"bannerPromo__wrapper gallery__main\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bannerPromo__items \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bannerPromo__card theme-default \">\n\t\t<div class=\"bannerPromo__cover\">\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bigCircle\" src=\"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/02\/Street-view-of-Empire-State-Building-during-Midtown-NYC-Walking-Tour-1000x660-1-500x500.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/02\/Street-view-of-Empire-State-Building-during-Midtown-NYC-Walking-Tour-1000x660-1-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/02\/Street-view-of-Empire-State-Building-during-Midtown-NYC-Walking-Tour-1000x660-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/02\/Street-view-of-Empire-State-Building-during-Midtown-NYC-Walking-Tour-1000x660-1-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/02\/Street-view-of-Empire-State-Building-during-Midtown-NYC-Walking-Tour-1000x660-1-125x125.jpg 125w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/02\/Street-view-of-Empire-State-Building-during-Midtown-NYC-Walking-Tour-1000x660-1-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/02\/Street-view-of-Empire-State-Building-during-Midtown-NYC-Walking-Tour-1000x660-1-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" alt=\"Empire State Building\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"smallCircle\" src=\"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/02\/Binoculars-in-the-observatory-of-the-Empire-State-Building-768x512-1-250x250.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/02\/Binoculars-in-the-observatory-of-the-Empire-State-Building-768x512-1-250x250.jpeg 250w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/02\/Binoculars-in-the-observatory-of-the-Empire-State-Building-768x512-1-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/02\/Binoculars-in-the-observatory-of-the-Empire-State-Building-768x512-1-500x500.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/02\/Binoculars-in-the-observatory-of-the-Empire-State-Building-768x512-1-125x125.jpeg 125w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/02\/Binoculars-in-the-observatory-of-the-Empire-State-Building-768x512-1-100x100.jpeg 100w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/02\/Binoculars-in-the-observatory-of-the-Empire-State-Building-768x512-1-96x96.jpeg 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" alt=\"Empire State Building Observatory\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"bannerPromo__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"bannerPromo__caption\">Discover the magic of NYC\u2019s iconic skyline up-close<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"bannerPromo__title\">Race to the Sky: Midtown NYC Walking Tour With Empire State Building<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<a class=\"bannerPromo__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/new-york-tours\/midtown-nyc-walking-tour-with-empire-state-building\/\" target=\"\">\n\t\t\t\tLearn More\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n<p>But truly nothing says \u201cI love you\u201d like a warm embrace with your loved one while gazing out over one of the most beautiful cities in the world with nothing but the twinkling lights of the city around you. (And, well, other visitors, because this is the city that never sleeps!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Have a broken heart? Have it in NYC<\/h2>\n\n\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"A Chance Meeting | The Way We Were | Love Love\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IQheWL99XEE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When love ends, the awkward encounters that follow are best staged in grand ol\u2019 New York. One of these classic bittersweet moments can be found between Barbra Streisand and Robert Redford in Sydney Pollack\u2019s \u201cThe Way We Were.\u201d Reunited years after their separation, the two share a moment outside the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theplazany.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plaza Hotel<\/a>, reminiscing, obviously, about the way they were.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tour the iconic space outside the Plaza Hotel, hopefully under better circumstances. If you want to escape the chilly New York weather, though, I recommend you actually head inside the Plaza Hotel for your romantic plans.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t want to actually plan an overnight stay at the famed hotel, you can at least dine at The Champagne Bar or The Palm Court. Both are open all day and would make for a lovely date spot. The Palm Court is especially known for its tea service if you\u2019re looking for a fancy afternoon outing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bonus: Cheer on the home team<\/h2>\n\n\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The most annoying chick at a basketball game\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xN2JhLUbuiE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The romantic season perfectly coincides with basketball season, and you can take in a Knicks game at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/blog\/untold-nyc-history-madison-square-garden\/\">Madison Square Garden<\/a> just like Andie Anderson and Ben Barry, played by Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey in \u201cHow to Lose a Guy in 10 Days.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The game may not have been the most romantic in the film \u2014 that took place on a bridge, where we definitely won\u2019t send you in the middle of winter on foot! \u2014 but it\u2019s certainly one of the most fun places to visit from the movie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Madison Square Garden is the World\u2019s Most Famous Arena for a reason, so even if you can\u2019t score Knicks tickets during your trip to New York, you\u2019re sure to find some event happening, whether it\u2019s a concert or hockey game. It\u2019s also a very central location in the city, right near Herald Square and Penn Station, so it\u2019s easy to access and easy to get to after you\u2019ve visited other spots during the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Make the most of your next visit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/02\/Man-proposing-to-partner-in-Central-Park-NYC-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37162\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/02\/Man-proposing-to-partner-in-Central-Park-NYC-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/02\/Man-proposing-to-partner-in-Central-Park-NYC-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/02\/Man-proposing-to-partner-in-Central-Park-NYC-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/02\/Man-proposing-to-partner-in-Central-Park-NYC-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/02\/Man-proposing-to-partner-in-Central-Park-NYC-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/02\/Man-proposing-to-partner-in-Central-Park-NYC-660x440.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/02\/Man-proposing-to-partner-in-Central-Park-NYC-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/02\/Man-proposing-to-partner-in-Central-Park-NYC-160x107.jpg 160w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/02\/Man-proposing-to-partner-in-Central-Park-NYC-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether your next trip to New York is in time for Valentine\u2019s Day or you just want a romantic visit with your loved one, the city has everything you need to make it special. Grab some of the city\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/blog\/10-iconic-nyc-foods-where-to-go-and-what-to-order\/\">most iconic foods<\/a> and sightsee at all of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/blog\/12-attractions-must-not-miss-nyc\/\">must-see spots<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter how many times you come to New York, there\u2019s always plenty to do and see, so don\u2019t worry if you can\u2019t get to everything on your list \u2014 that just means you have to come back again!&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Valentine\u2019s Day is the perfect time for romantic New Yorkers (and visitors!) to plan the perfect date night. Here in the Big Apple, of course, we have an advantage. Hollywood has spent years teaching us how to make the most of this enchanting city. 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