Katie Holmes and Emilio Vitolo Jr. are arm in arm as they go on a romantic stroll to dinner in NYC

Katie Holmes and Emilio Vitolo Jr. are arm in arm as they go on a romantic stroll to dinner in NYC after spending Christmas together

They went Instagram official just before the holidays, on the occasion of her 42nd birthday.

And Katie Holmes along with boyfriend Emilio Vitolo Jr. looked happy and in love on Monday, as they walked arm in arm in Greenwich Village, New York.

The Dawson’s Creek star and her restauranteur boyfriend, 33, wore dark coats as they strolled along, with Katie in a black and white floral patterned face covering and Emilio wearing a white disposable version.

Cozy: Katie Holmes along with boyfriend Emilio Vitolo Jr. looked happy and in love on Monday, as they walked arm in arm in Greenwich Village

The ex-wife of Tom Cruise wore a purple sweater underneath her winter coat, along with denim blue jeans. 

She sported black leather boots with pointy toes, and carried an overlarge tan leather handbag with white detailing along the zipper.

Katie’s long brown hair was down, parted slightly at the side.

Taking photos: Katie was in a black and white floral patterned face covering and Emilio wore a white disposable version

Taking photos: Katie was in a black and white floral patterned face covering and Emilio wore a white disposable version

Emilio, a chef, was dapper in his all black attire, save for snazzy black and white wingtip shoes.

His hair was combed and slicked back neatly on his head.

The pair were seen taking a walk through Washington Square Park, where they stopped to take pictures of a Christmas tree, and later enjoyed dinner at French restaurant Claudette on Fifth Avenue. 

Noticing something: The Dawson’s Creek star and her restauranteur boyfriend, 33, wore dark coats as they strolled along

Noticing something: The Dawson’s Creek star and her restauranteur boyfriend, 33, wore dark coats as they strolled along

Noticing something: The Dawson’s Creek star and her restauranteur boyfriend, 33, wore dark coats as they strolled along

Smiling: Emilio, a chef, was dapper in his all black attire, save for snazzy black and white wingtip shoes

Smiling: Emilio, a chef, was dapper in his all black attire, save for snazzy black and white wingtip shoes

On December 18, Holmes‘s birthday, Emilio uploaded an adorable black-and-white photo of the new couple laughing with one another to Instagram.

In the caption, he wrote, ‘The most amazing ,kindest, beautiful person ❤️. Every time I see your face it makes me smile . Happy Birthday !!! I love you !!’

And Katie responded in the comments section of the post in kind, with ‘Thank you so much my Love❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ I love u too!!!!!’ 

Insta official: On December 18, Holmes‘s birthday, Emilio uploaded an adorable black-and-white photo of the new couple laughing with one another

Insta official: On December 18, Holmes‘s birthday, Emilio uploaded an adorable black-and-white photo of the new couple laughing with one another

The pair are believed to have started dating around September of this year.

Vitolo, who is son to the owner of upscale restaurant Emilio’s Ballato in downtown Manhattan, was engaged to someone else shortly before he started dating Katie.

Holmes, meanwhile, had previously been in an intensely private, six-year relationship with actor Jamie Foxx, which ended in May 2019. 

Super cute: The pair are believed to have started dating around September of this year; seen here on Thanksgiving weekend

Super cute: The pair are believed to have started dating around September of this year; seen here on Thanksgiving weekend