WEST VILLAGE ESSENTIALS
A picturesque neighborhood lined with historic brownstones & cobblestone streets hosts some of the trendiest, unassuming & quintessential restaurants around. From authentic Italian fare to classic dives, brunch institutions, bakeries & more, see our favorite spots in NYC's West Village.
Cafe Cluny
Charming neighborhood bistro among the classic West Village brownstones featuring a French-American menu of delicious disheslike brioche French toast, avocado smash and duck-confit hash for brunch, plus steak frites, salmon and braised short rib for dinner.
LOCATION
284 W 12th St
New York, NY
Photo Credit: TimeOut
Dell'Anima
Tiny Italian restaurant with an upscale crowd & primo seating at the chef's counter.
LOCATION
38 8th Ave
New York, NY
Photo Credit: @Infatuation
Don Angie
Modern Italian-American restaurant and bar from a husband and wife team who worked together at Quality Italian and Dinnertable. Reinventing classic Italian-American family favorites with creative and contemporary dining sensibilities, like rolled lasagna and stuffed garlic bread
LOCATION
103 Greenwich Ave,
New York, NY 10014
Photo Credit: @NoLeftovers
Jeffrey's Grocery
This homey American eatery is notable for its oyster bar, creative Caesar salads & Bloody Marys.
LOCATION
172 Waverly Pl
New York, NY
Photo Credit: @Infatuation
Joseph Leonard
New American fare served from breakfast to late-night in a rustic space with just a few tables.
LOCATION
170 Waverly Pl
New York, NY
Photo Credit: @cottoinflagrante
L'Artusi
Italian small plates are matched by an extensive wine list at this bi-level restaurant.
LOCATION
228 W 10th St # 1
New York, NY
Morandi
Rustic, buzzy trattoria from Keith McNally with Italian fare & sidewalk seating.
LOCATION
211 Waverly Pl
New York, NY
Photo Credit: @nygarancedore
Rosemary's
An Italian favorite in the heart of Greenwich Village features a lovely wine list to accompany its seasonal antipasti, focaccia, pastas and Italian dishes highlighting the fresh herbs and produce grown in their on-site rooftop garden.
LOCATION
18 Greenwich Ave
New York, NY
Photo Credit: @Seriouseats
Waverly Inn
High-end renditions of American comfort fare are served with cocktails in a clubby space.
LOCATION
16 Bank St
New York, NY
Photo Credit: @noleftovers