Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Fantastic food in an intimate setting only steps away from our place. Great spot for a date when you can get a coveted reservation
111 locals recommend
Little Owl
90 Bedford StFantastic food in an intimate setting only steps away from our place. Great spot for a date when you can get a coveted reservation
Great Italian with reasonable prices, a good scene and most importantly... vino rosso alla spina
21 locals recommend
Frankies 570 Spuntino
570 Hudson StGreat Italian with reasonable prices, a good scene and most importantly... vino rosso alla spina
Delicious classic American dishes, great neighborhood spot with pretty reasonable prices
71 locals recommend
Westville West
210 W 10th StDelicious classic American dishes, great neighborhood spot with pretty reasonable prices
Innovative dim sum in a very hip setting with a menu where you cannot go wrong
124 locals recommend
RedFarm
529 Hudson StInnovative dim sum in a very hip setting with a menu where you cannot go wrong
Fantastic Italian staples in a relaxed cozy setting (cash only but you won't need much because prices are reasonable)
50 locals recommend
Malatesta Trattoria
649 Washington StFantastic Italian staples in a relaxed cozy setting (cash only but you won't need much because prices are reasonable)
John's of Bleecker St.
278 Bleecker StSome of the best pizza in New York... no slices...
Amazing new American fare tucked away on a West Village side street with a bustling and chic scene. Sometimes pricey, always worth it. Great bar scene too
19 locals recommend
Commerce
50 Commerce StreetAmazing new American fare tucked away on a West Village side street with a bustling and chic scene. Sometimes pricey, always worth it. Great bar scene too
Gastropub with an amazing burger, hip scene and a good beer selection that seems to be popular with our celebrity neighbors. Great bar scene
264 locals recommend
The Spotted Dog
1154 1st Ave.Gastropub with an amazing burger, hip scene and a good beer selection that seems to be popular with our celebrity neighbors. Great bar scene
Farm to table built for foodies! Refined dining experience that's great for special occassions
9 locals recommend
Mas Farmhouse
39 Downing StFarm to table built for foodies! Refined dining experience that's great for special occassions
Fun Mexican restaurant with a vibrant bar scene (read: really crowded at night). Order "the Ricky" but not too many of them...
18 locals recommend
Diablo Royale
Fun Mexican restaurant with a vibrant bar scene (read: really crowded at night). Order "the Ricky" but not too many of them...
Great coffee shop. Very relaxed atmosphere with a bench outside and a number of interesting specialty coffee drinks
76 locals recommend
Jack’s Stir Brew Coffee
138 W 10th StGreat coffee shop. Very relaxed atmosphere with a bench outside and a number of interesting specialty coffee drinks
Exceptional breakfast spot with Belgian waffles, a great English breakfast, nice coffees and a very relaxed vibe. They have a great burger and some other entrees as well
8 locals recommend
Oscar's Place
466 Hudson StExceptional breakfast spot with Belgian waffles, a great English breakfast, nice coffees and a very relaxed vibe. They have a great burger and some other entrees as well
Cozy coffee shop with an array of delicious and healthy lunch options
27 locals recommend
11th Street Cafe
327 W 11th StCozy coffee shop with an array of delicious and healthy lunch options
Judging by the crowds, the hidden entrance isn't working.... great New American dishes in a typical West Village setting (cramped); very popular on weekends
65 locals recommend
Hudson Clearwater
447 Hudson StJudging by the crowds, the hidden entrance isn't working.... great New American dishes in a typical West Village setting (cramped); very popular on weekends
The Cornelia Street Cafe
Cornelia StreetGreat cafe for coffee and / or brunch
Elegant Italian with great service, a lively scene and wonderful wine list
104 locals recommend
L'Artusi
228 W 10th StElegant Italian with great service, a lively scene and wonderful wine list
Drinks & Nightlife
Employees Only
510 Hudson StTrendy scene and inventive cocktails across the street
Great small plates, romantic, cozy vibe with a lively scene most nights
90 locals recommend
Aria West Village
14 Bedford StGreat small plates, romantic, cozy vibe with a lively scene most nights
Storied West Village watering hole where Dylan Thomas had his last drink. No visit is complete without dropping by
58 locals recommend
White Horse Tavern
567 Hudson StreetStoried West Village watering hole where Dylan Thomas had his last drink. No visit is complete without dropping by
Great cocktails in a small cellar speakeasy space that often has live music
168 locals recommend
Little Branch
20 7th Avenue SouthGreat cocktails in a small cellar speakeasy space that often has live music
Great live jazz dive bar with consistently excellent musicians every night of the week
29 locals recommend
Arthur's Tavern
57 Grove StGreat live jazz dive bar with consistently excellent musicians every night of the week
Essentials
Groceries but you really should treat yourself to dinner out while you're in town...
43 locals recommend
D'Agostino Supermarkets Inc
666 Greenwich StGroceries but you really should treat yourself to dinner out while you're in town...
Everything Else
Very popular old fashioned bakery that serves up amazing cupcakes that are worth the line that sometimes wraps around the corner
401 locals recommend
Magnolia Bakery
401 Bleecker StVery popular old fashioned bakery that serves up amazing cupcakes that are worth the line that sometimes wraps around the corner