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Best Date Night Magic Restaurants in Corona

2 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked

Last Updated: February 2026

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Our Top Pick
Park Side Restaurant
Vintage Queens Italian with big plates and a celebratory feel.

Notable Picks

$$$ Corona Italian, Mediterranean
An old-school Queens Italian dining room known for classic red-sauce plates, hefty portions, and a lively, reservation-driven evening scene. Locals use it for family milestones and nostalgic dinners where veal, pasta, and seafood carry the night more than trend-chasing.
Must-Try Dishes: Veal Parmigiana, Truffle & Mushroom Fettuccini, Linguine with Clam Sauce
What Makes it Special: Vintage Queens Italian with big plates and a celebratory feel.

Worthy Picks

$$ Corona
Sabia Boteco is the pan-Latin tapas bar and lounge attached to Rainhas, built around cocktails, small plates, and moody lighting rather than full rodizio service. It’s a strong play for couples who want a more casual, bar-forward date—sharing sliders, empanadas, and shrimp tostadas over cocktails in a room that runs later than most of the neighborhood. Think first-date drinks that can easily turn into a light dinner.
Must-Try Dishes: Crispy Pork Buns, Short Ribs Arepa, Shrimp Tostada
What Makes it Special: Pan-Latin tapas and cocktails in a lounge-y, low-lit setting.