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🍝 West Village & Greenwich Village: Where I Eat & Drink
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By
Mikey Stark
My go-to pasta, slices, jazz basements, and cocktail bars in the Village — the spots I actually send friends to.
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The classic NYC slice since 1975 — get a plain cheese and fold it on the sidewalk.
Joe's Pizza
Put your name in early and order the cacio e pepe and the insalata verde — worth every minute of the wait.
Via Carota
Sit at the bar for the roasted mushrooms and the olive oil cake — my favorite date-night pasta spot.
L'Artusi
Old-school tavern vibes — splurge on the Black Label Burger.
Minetta Tavern
Tiny French gastrothèque — order the steam-scrambled eggs and a croque monsieur for brunch.
Buvette
Order the Emmy burger and a round pie — the Colony (pepperoni + pickled chili + honey) is a winner.
Emily
Tiny Tuscan gem — the lasagna and a Negroni flight are the move.
I Sodi
Book ahead for the famous pinwheel lasagna for two.
Don Angie
The corner spot from the Friends building — get the gravy meatball sliders.
Little Owl
Oyster bar on Waverly Place — a dozen oysters and the clam chowder at the bar.
Jeffrey's Grocery
Coal-oven whole pies only, no slices, in carved-up wooden booths — a true institution.
John's of Bleecker Street
Dive-bar burger legend — a Bistro Burger and a cheap draft on paper plates.
Corner Bistro
The original Bleecker Street shop — grab the banana pudding to go.
Magnolia Bakery
Picnic-supply heaven on Bleecker — ask for a taste of whatever the cheesemonger loves this week.
Murray's Cheese
Coffeehouse since 1927 on MacDougal — order a cappuccino and soak in the old-world room.
Caffe Reggio
Cheap, late-night falafel sandwich on MacDougal — add the hot sauce.
Mamoun's Falafel
Former 1915 café turned award-winning cocktail bar — Negroni hour is a must.
Dante NYC
Speakeasy-style classic behind a psychic's storefront — order a Ginger Smash and the late-night bites.
Employees Only
Japanese-American highball bar — a Toki highball and the katsu sando.
Katana Kitten
The most famous jazz basement in the world since 1935 — book a set and sit close.
Village Vanguard
Big-name jazz in an intimate room — the late set is the best value.
Blue Note
Tiny, sweaty, perfect late-night jazz cellar.
Smalls Jazz Club
Reserve ahead — surprise drop-ins from big-name comics happen all the time.
Comedy Cellar
The old Fat Cat basement reborn — live jazz plus pool and ping pong until late.
Cellar Dog
Historic landmark of the LGBTQ+ rights movement — have a drink and visit the national monument across the street.
The Stonewall Inn
Grab a slice, sit by the fountain, and watch the street performers under the arch.
Washington Square Park
