Palma

"Not to rest on their laurels, the people behind the excellent Neapolitan pizzeria Bufalina and Bufalina Due have opened a brand new spot, Palm Pizza on Cesar Chavez in East Austin. Cooked in a gas-fired steel deck oven, the 18-inch pizzas are classic New York-style pies, with a thin, crispy crust, and they’re spectacular. The pizzas taste of New York City (but maybe with less grit and pigeon). A takeout operation for now, the pizzas are only available by pre-order. But the plan is to eventually open a couple of patio spaces—there is no dining room for dine-in. So for now you’ll have to either eat slices out of the trunk of your car, or race home to scarf it all down." - Raphael Brion

"Ask some New Yorkers what the most romantic restaurant in the city is, and at least one of them will say Palma. Most of the seating at this West Village spot is in the enclosed back area, and at night, they dim the lights about as low as they can go and light a candle on every table. One wall is completely covered in greenery and big pink roses, and the vines also cover the glass ceiling. Bring a date and share some Italian dishes. (They’re more like platters.) We like the meatballs, cacio e pepe ravioli, and spaghetti in tomato sauce with a ton of lobster." - Neha Talreja, Kenny Yang, Hannah Albertine

"This West Village Italian spot really leans into the love theme—especially around early February when you'll see a heart-shaped wreath in the front, pink roses everywhere, and "Love is forever" written on their chalkboard. This all sounds terribly cheesy, but it's actually quite charming. Most of the seating is in their enclosed back garden, which opens up when the weather's nice. Dishes are more like platters here, so share meatballs, cacio e pepe ravioli, and spaghetti in tomato sauce with a ton of lobster with your favorite person." - Team Infatuation

"Ask some New Yorkers what the most romantic restaurant in the city is, and at least one of them will say Palma. This West Village Italian spot really leans into the love theme, especially around early February when you'll see a heart-shaped wreath in the front, pink roses everywhere, and "Love is forever" written on their chalkboard. This all sounds terribly cheesy, but it's actually quite charming. Most of the seating is in their enclosed back garden, which opens up when the weather's nice. Dishes are more like platters here, so be sure to bring someone to share meatballs, cacio e pepe ravioli, and spaghetti in tomato sauce with a ton of lobster. Don’t be surprised to find several bridal showers happening simultaneously in their multiple private rooms on any given weekend." - Kenny Yang