Here is the best French romantic brunch spot in NYC for Valentine’s Day 2026

Because dinner is predictable and flowers wilt by Tuesday.

If you want Valentine’s Day 2026 in New York City to feel effortlessly romantic, quietly luxurious, and just cultured enough to look intentional, brunch is the move.

And not just any brunch. The one that Paris perfected more than a century ago.

Welcome to Angelina Paris, the most romantic French brunch spot in NYC and the rare place where Valentine’s Day feels intimate instead of performative.

Why Angelina Paris is the ultimate Valentine’s Day brunch in NYC

Angelina is not a trend. It’s an institution.

Founded in 1903 in Paris by Antoine Rumpelmayer and named after his daughter-in-law, Angelina quickly became the preferred salon of Parisian high society.

Writers, artists, and fashion icons like Marcel Proust and Coco Chanel made it their ritual. The vibe hasn’t changed. It simply crossed the Atlantic.

In Manhattan, Angelina delivers that same old-world elegance without trying to impress you. It just does.

Valentine’s Day brunch here feels:

• Romantic without being cheesy
• Luxurious without being stiff
• Intimate without being boring

Which is exactly the balance most couples are chasing, even if they won’t admit it.

What’s included in Angelina’s French brunch for two

This isn’t a “choose one item and regret everything else” situation. It’s a full French brunch experience designed to linger.

Angelina French Brunch Menu

• Tea, coffee, or Angelina’s legendary old-fashioned hot chocolate
• Freshly squeezed orange or grapefruit juice
• Mini viennoiseries: croissant, pain au chocolat, pain aux raisins
• Bread roll with butter, jam, and honey
• Eggs Benedict with hollandaise or Angelina croissant with scrambled eggs
• Choice of:
  • Seasonal fruit salad
  • Angelina crunchy granola
  • White chocolate praline crêpe

And because subtle perks matter:
$15 welcome gift per reservation, exclusive to Wonderbox customers.

Yes, this is brunch. No, you won’t need lunch afterward.

Why this brunch makes a perfect Valentine’s Day gift

This experience works whether you:

• Planned weeks in advance
• Forgot Valentine’s Day until yesterday
• Want something romantic that doesn’t scream “I panicked”

What’s inside the Wonderbox Experience Gift:

• Access to the famous Angelina French Brunch for two
• A prepaid voucher to book the date you want
• A keepsake notebook for memories you’ll pretend you’ll fill in

It’s flexible, elegant, and valid for 5 years, with free exchanges and extensions. Low pressure. High impact.

That’s the sweet spot.

If Valentine’s Day 2026 in NYC deserves something timeless, romantic, and actually enjoyable, Angelina’s French Brunch is the answer.

Not flashy. Not loud. Just deeply romantic, beautifully executed, and rooted in more than a century of indulgence. Also it’s one of the best gift to share for a first Valentine’s Day together!