Date Night in Huntington Village

Aunt Jake's in Huntington Village offers a welcoming date night setting centered around fresh, handmade pasta, craft cocktails, and Italian specialties crafted by Chef Carmine DiGiovanni. Located at 10 New Street, our dining room provides a relaxed, warm atmosphere designed for connection, conversation, and sharing great food.

 

What Makes Aunt Jake's the Ideal Spot for Date Night in Huntington NY?

Aunt Jake's pairs daily handmade pasta crafted on-site with an unhurried, hospitable atmosphere right in the heart of Huntington Village.

Planning a date night in Huntington Village means finding a place where you can relax, talk, and savor every bite without feeling rushed. Since 2015, Aunt Jake's has focused on bringing people together around the table over fresh pasta. At our Huntington Village restaurant, that means a full dining room experience built for two, complete with attentive hospitality and an inviting dining space.

Whether you are stepping out on a Friday evening or celebrating an anniversary, the atmosphere at 10 New Street sets the tone. From your first cocktail to your final spoon of dessert, dinner at Aunt Jake's is built to feel like a warm, memorable hosting experience.

Before heading out for the evening, couples often like to review our full dining options and plan their visit. Dinner is served Wednesday through Sunday (we're closed Monday and Tuesday). Directions and details are on the Aunt Jake's Huntington location page.

 

How Does the Build-Your-Own Pasta Menu Work for Couples?

Our custom pasta menu lets couples pair their favorite handmade pasta shapes with house-made sauces to create customized dishes to share.

At Aunt Jake's, handmade pasta is the core of what we do. For date night, our build-your-own pasta concept offers a fun, interactive element to dining together. You and your partner can select individual pasta shapes and match them with any of our house sauces.

Our available pasta shapes include:

• Spaghettini: delicate thin spaghetti, best with lighter sauces

• Tagliatelle: classic egg ribbons

• Rigatoni: ridged tubes that hold hearty sauces

• Cavatelli: small shells that catch chunky sauces (made with ricotta)

• Mafalda: ruffled "lasagna edges," playful with cream sauces

• Beet Pappardelle: wide ribbons, earthy and sweet, colored with beet juice

• Herb Garganelli: hollow cylinders with green herbs that hold cream-based sauces

• Calabrian Chili Casarecce: twisted scrolls that grip the sauce

• Gluten-Free Rigatoni: our gluten-free option

• Stuffed Pasta of the Day: changes daily; ask your server

After selecting your preferred shapes, you pair them with our signature sauces, including classic marinara, spicy arrabbiata, or rich spicy alla vodka. Combining different shapes and sauces gives couples the chance to trade bites, contrast flavors, and customize two distinct plates that complement one another. Explore the full breakdown on the Aunt Jake's menu page.

 

What Specialties and Starters Can You Share on a Romantic Night Out?

Our menu includes shared starters like hot honey burrata and Champagne mussels, alongside Chef Carmine DiGiovanni's signature Italian specialties.

A great date night dinner starts with dishes designed to be shared across the table. At Aunt Jake's, our starters set the mood with fresh ingredients and bold flavor combinations.

To kick off your meal, try starting with our hot honey burrata, featuring creamy burrata cheese balanced by the subtle heat of infused honey. Another table favorite for couples is our Champagne mussels, with garlic, shallots, chili flakes and champagne cream, served with focaccia.

Beyond our build-your-own pasta options, Chef Carmine DiGiovanni brings refined culinary focus to our Specialties section on the Huntington dinner menu. Think Sicilian branzino, squid ink bucatini vongole, lamb cavatelli or sweet potato gnocchi. Choosing one build-your-own pasta dish and one Chef Specialty to share gives couples a broad taste of what makes our kitchen unique.

To round out the evening, save room for dessert. We serve classic tiramisu with layers of espresso-soaked ladyfingers and delicate cream, as well as J's banana pudding, a comforting sweet finish to your meal. Pairing dessert with an espresso or a signature cocktail provides the perfect conclusion to a quiet evening out.

 

Can You Pair Dinner in Huntington Village with a Hands-On Pasta Class?

Couples can turn date night into an interactive event by booking a hands-on pasta-making class at Aunt Jake's before enjoying dinner.

If you want to add a hands-on activity to your date night, Aunt Jake's offers dedicated pasta-making classes inside our Huntington Village location. During class, you and your partner get flour on your hands to mix, roll, shape, and cut fresh pasta dough step by step under the guidance of our instructors.

During our 2.5 to 3-hour experience, you will:

1. Learn Traditional Techniques: Master the fundamentals of working with pasta dough, from mixing egg and flour to kneading for the proper consistency.

2. Shape Fresh Pasta: Learn how to form classic shapes using traditional tools and hand-rolling methods.

3. Enjoy a Three-Course Meal: After the class session, sit down together to enjoy a full three-course meal prepared by our restaurant kitchen.

4. Take Your Pasta Home: The fresh pasta you make during class is boxed up for you to cook together at home later.

Because classes take place in our full-service restaurant, you can come back another night for dinner. You can read full details about schedules, pricing, and reservation policies on our pasta class page.

If you are planning an event for a larger group or celebrating a landmark occasion with multiple couples, you can also explore our options on the Aunt Jake's private events page.

 

Where Is Aunt Jake's Located and What Is the Parking Situation?

Aunt Jake's is located at 10 New Street in Huntington Village, featuring convenient access to nearby public parking and street parking.

Finding hassle-free parking is an essential part of a smooth date night. Aunt Jake's is situated in the heart of Huntington Village at 10 New Street, Huntington, NY 11743. Our central location makes it easy to incorporate dinner into a broader evening out in the village.

When arriving for your reservation, parking options include:

• Free Public Parking Lot: Located directly across the street from the restaurant. This lot is convenient, though it tends to fill up during peak dinner hours on weekends, so arriving a few minutes early is recommended.

• Metered Street Parking: Available along New Street and nearby village blocks. Street parking meters are paid during daytime and early evening hours, but street parking becomes free after 8:00 PM.

Please note that our entrance includes a short set of stairs leading into the main dining area. If you or your guest have specific accessibility questions or seating requests, feel free to give our team a call in advance at (631) 470-3248.

If you are looking for our reservation-based pasta class venue in Manhattan rather than our Long Island full-service restaurant, you can visit our Upper East Side NYC location page for specific Manhattan details.

 

How Do You Reserve a Table for a Date Night in Huntington?

You can reserve your table for date night at Aunt Jake's quickly and easily online through OpenTable.

Because weekend evenings in Huntington Village can be busy, we strongly recommend reserving your table in advance to ensure your preferred dining time.

To book your table for two:

1. Visit our booking link on the OpenTable reservation page.

2. Select your desired date, party size, and arrival time.

3. Add any special occasion notes (such as an anniversary or birthday celebration) so our hospitality team can prepare for your visit.

If you have specific dietary preferences or special requests for your dinner, let us know when booking. Our kitchen works with wheat flour, and we offer gluten-free rigatoni on our menu. We look forward to hosting you and your guest at 10 New Street for a memorable night of fresh pasta and Italian hospitality.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Do we need a reservation for date night at Aunt Jake's in Huntington?

We strongly recommend making a reservation through OpenTable for weekend dates and popular dinner times to guarantee your table without a wait.

What are the best starters for two people to share at Aunt Jake's?

Our hot honey burrata and Champagne mussels are top choices for couples. Both are easy to share.

Can we customize our pasta dishes when we dine in Huntington Village?

Yes. Our menu allows you to choose your favorite pasta shape—such as rigatoni, tagliatelle, or herb garganelli—and pair it with house-made sauces like marinara, arrabbiata, or spicy alla vodka.

Does Aunt Jake's Huntington offer gluten-free options for date night?

Yes, we offer gluten-free rigatoni on our Huntington dinner menu, which can be paired with our signature sauces. Please inform your server of any dietary needs when you are seated.

Is there parking near the Huntington restaurant?

Yes, there is a free public parking lot located directly across the street from 10 New Street. Paid street parking is also available nearby and becomes free after 8:00 PM.

Do guests eat the pasta they make if they do a class on date night?

No. For health and safety reasons, the fresh pasta you roll and cut during class is packaged in a take-home box for you to cook later. During class, you are served a separate three-course meal prepared fresh by our restaurant kitchen.