The beloved West Village Italian from chefs Jody Williams and Rita Sodi, famous for rustic vegetables and a cult burger.
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The verdict
Worth the table for…
Great for
Travellers on a budget
If you've only got a day
Couples
Solo travellers
Foodies
Romantics
Local-life seekers
Depends
Families with kids
Photographers
Not for
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Worth it for travellers on a budget, if you've only got a day and couples.
What to order
The plates that decide it
The svizzerina (chopped steak) and the vegetable contorni — the dishes that built the reputation
A handmade pasta and a Negroni to start — reliably excellent
Showing up at 8pm on a Saturday expecting a quick table — go early or be ready to wait
Why we say this
Insider secrets & local vibes
The rustic vegetable dishes, handmade pastas, and the cult 'svizzerina' chopped-beef plate have made it one of the most loved Italian spots in the city.
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The candlelit, exposed-beam room is genuinely one of the most charming dinner settings in the West Village.
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It's walk-in only and famously popular, so prime-time waits can stretch well past an hour.
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What it feels like
Reading the room, traveller by traveller
Couples
Go early or off-peak, put your name down, and grab a drink nearby — the room is worth the patience.
Solo
A seat at the bar is often the fastest way in and a lovely place to eat alone.
Good to know
Before you go
Cost
$50–80 a head with wine
Time
1.5–2 hours incl. wait
Last verified
2026-06-17
Best time
Right at opening or a late, off-peak seating
Booking
No reservations — walk-in, expect a wait at prime time
Accessibility
Cozy, often crowded; bar seating available
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