Peasant is one of The 15 Best Rustic Places in New York City.

1. Peasant

8.7
194 Elizabeth St (btwn Prince St & Spring St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · NoLita · 174 tips and reviews

Yann d.Yann de Rochefort: Great rustic Tuscan dinner, as always.

Sam P.Sam Pezzullo: One of the best Italian restaurants I've been to in Manhattan. Great atmosphere, the perfect combination of rustic and modern. The food is exceptional. My favorites are the buratta and the skate.

Caroline S.Caroline Schulweis: The ambiance was truly amazing if you are looking for a rustic, chic Italian spot. Loved the service. Their specialty is anything cooked in their specialty oven. Bream fish was good and light.

Il Buco is one of The 15 Best Rustic Places in New York City.

2. Il Buco

9.0
47 Bond St (btwn Lafayette & Bowery), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · NoHo · 149 tips and reviews

MarieClaireMarieClaire: I don’t like when comfort food gets too fussy. Nothing overly fancy here. The dishes are simple and fresh, just as they should be. And the rustic décor is so cozy. -Nina Garcia, Fashion Director

Jen K.Jen K: Cozy rustic deliciousness

EE: Authentic Italian spot. Very romantic and rustic. Try reserving the hidden wine cellar table for a special occasion!

Via Carota is one of The 15 Best Rustic Places in New York City.

3. Via Carota

9.3
51 Grove St, New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Village · 172 tips and reviews

Noah W.Noah Weiss: The Buvette chef's take on rustic Italian small plates with rustic West Village decor. Equally tasty, great value ($90 dinner for two with wine), and the perfect date spot. Crostini are all great.

Amanda G.Amanda Gluck: Buvette goes rustic Italian. Everything is perfection from the outdoor seating to the cocktails. Don't miss the chopped steak.

AmateurConciergeAmateurConcierge: Fantastic rustic Italian fare where everything on the menu has standout ingredients and is prepared perfectly. The strachiatella toast, fried zucchini, spaghetti, lemon risotto, chopped meat...

Friend of a Farmer is one of The 15 Best Rustic Places in New York City.

4. Friend of a Farmer

8.1
77 Irving Pl (btwn E 18th & E 19th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Gramercy Park · 347 tips and reviews

Edlin C.Edlin Choi: Really cool rustic feel. Very underwhelmed by the omelette though. New sweeping rule: never order omelettes at a restaurant. Must come back for the all crab crab cake (2 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more.

CompassCompass: This place is packed for weekend brunch for good reason. Fluffy omelettes and farm-to-table produce keep locals coming back for intimate meals in the rustic brownstone.

Jacqueline S.Jacqueline Shea: Rustic and charming atmosphere with delicious and hearty food

Locanda Verde is one of The 15 Best Rustic Places in New York City.

5. Locanda Verde

9.1
377 Greenwich St (at N Moore St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Tribeca · 506 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Chef Andrew Carmellini's return to the stage, following A Voce, is a rustic neighborhood Italian resto at the core. And on Mondays, home of some of New York's best fried chicken. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

RazorfishRazorfish: Great rustic Italian spot especially their sheep’s milk ricotta and lamb meatballs.

F-Factor N.F-Factor Nutrition: This trendy restaurant has a great rustic vibe, and the food is great quality as well.

ABC Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Rustic Places in New York City.

6. ABC Kitchen

9.2
35 E 18th St (btwn Broadway & Park Ave S), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Flatiron District · 722 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: Had the best rustic American flavors & fresh autumnal ingredients @ this Jean Georges-Dan Kluger restaurant. Their seasonal homemade concord grape soda is de-lish! :9

GNTLMNGNTLMN: Gramercy Park. To die for. Somehow rustic and modern, simple and complicated. If they are serving a chicken dish, order it, you will thank me!

A D.A Del: Great healthy options in a rustic, contemporary atmosphere

Osteria Morini is one of The 15 Best Rustic Places in New York City.

7. Osteria Morini

8.7
218 Lafayette St (btwn Kenmare & Spring St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · SoHo · 301 tips and reviews

nymagnymag: Michael White’s newest is one of our favorite spot for Grandma-style rustic Italian. Don’t miss the porchetta or the tagliatelle. Featured in Where to Eat 2011! Read more.

Bullfrog & BaumBullfrog & Baum: Michael White definitely knows his Italian! This rustic Italian spot serves the most delicious variety of pastas that warm you up inside - perfect for this cold winter weather.

The Food SlutsThe Food Sluts: One of the best rustic Italian joints downtown. Savor the delicious home made pasta but skip dessert. Read more.

il Buco Alimentari & Vineria is one of The 15 Best Rustic Places in New York City.

8. il Buco Alimentari & Vineria

9.0
53 Great Jones St (btwn Lafayette St & Bowery), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · NoHo · 248 tips and reviews

Laila A.Laila Ahmadi: Fabulous short ribs, rustic and peppery. The richness is balanced by celery, horseradish, Castelvetrano olives and lemon. (Lemon makes everything better.) It's gigantic, so you'll want to share it.

Gina F.Gina Feliciano: Very cute, rustic bar. Perfect for a glass of wine. Attentive service.

EaterEater: In the morning, a casual cafe offering light breakfast dishes. In the middle of the day, an Italian delicatessen. And at night, a bustling bar and dining room serving a menu of rustic Italian fare.

Restaurant Marc Forgione is one of The 15 Best Rustic Places in New York City.

9. Restaurant Marc Forgione

8.8
134 Reade St (btwn Hudson and Greenwich St), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Tribeca · 170 tips and reviews

HOBNOB MagazineHOBNOB Magazine: Oyster shooters, the black pepper-meyer lemon emulsion on striped bass...rustic, homey space with great cocktails, see photos here from my night: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=136452&id=76563

TribecaTribeca: Unique blend of rustic and urban atmosphere with an outstanding menu

Village VoiceVillage Voice: Rustic and inviting, Forgione’s food is a mix of Italian cooking, French technique and a few Southeast Asian flavors. Get the juicy cooked-under-a-brick chicken and finish with the pumpkin soufflé.

Freemans is one of The 15 Best Rustic Places in New York City.

10. Freemans

8.9
1 Freeman Aly (at Rivington St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Lower East Side · 569 tips and reviews

LogoTVLogoTV: "Warm, rustic, sexy atmosphere and the best drinks in town. Plus amazing food and taxidermy animals on the wall, if you're into that sorta thing." - Jeffery Self, Jeffery & Cole Casserole

Thompson HotelsThompson Hotels: Our concierge Shivali at The Thompson LES recommends Freeman's for its amazingly un-New York rustic lodge decor.

SparkieSparkie: Tucked away at the end of Freemans Alley behind the club The Box. The interior has a very rustic feel with low candles and the walls encased with bookshelves.

Gemma is one of The 15 Best Rustic Places in New York City.

11. Gemma

8.2
335 Bowery (btwn E 2nd & E 3rd St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · East Village · 192 tips and reviews

Shrutika S.Shrutika Sachdev: Lovely warm rustic atmosphere: good place for first dates or groups! - lobster ravioli, pizza and NUTELLA Calzone are a must!!! (good writing pen for the bill...)

Bitches Who BrunchBitches Who Brunch: The sidewalk seating, baked eggs, and banana bread makes this brunch experience noteworthy, with reliable rustic Italian brunch options and a prime people-watching location. Read more.

LaDawn P.LaDawn Penigar-Mitchell: This place is so rustic and charming and the rigatoni is absolutely amazing

FROM THE SOURCE is one of The 15 Best Rustic Places in New York City.

12. FROM THE SOURCE

8.6
132 W 18TH STREET (6th and 7th Ave), New York, NY
Furniture and Home Store · Chelsea · 12 tips and reviews

Shelley L.Shelley Lapcevic: Mix and match a variety of wood tops with bases, ranging from rustic to modern. Wide range of industrial steel legs, as well as fun brightly colored powder coated ones. And Bob rules!

Cooper S.Cooper Smith: Start with the showroom up front for inspiration, but the real fun is back in the other 4 warehouses with a variety of beautiful woods to build your own table, desk, bed, and anything else

Brian R.Brian Ries: It's expensive but if you want that raw, hearty reclaimed wood style of furniture, this is your spot. Brands like West Elm source from here all the time.

The Garden at St. Luke in the Fields is one of The 15 Best Rustic Places in New York City.

13. The Garden at St. Luke in the Fields

9.4
487 Hudson St (at Barrow St), New York, NY
Garden · West Village · 26 tips and reviews

ℳ𝒶𝓎♍ℳ𝒶𝓎♍: This is a peaceful, rustic, charming garden attached to the church. Lots of beautiful flowers, butterflies and nature sounds. The quietness here is the calmness you need in the crazy city that is NYC!

@sloane@sloane: Impress your friends, a date or out of town guests with this gem. Note: closed on Sundays!

Anthony L.Anthony LaRusso: Be sure and silently thank the parish and their owners for trusting New Yorkers enough to give them this delicious taste of solitude. Good karma surely will come flying back to you& everyone involved!

Kafana is one of The 15 Best Rustic Places in New York City.

14. Kafana

8.6
116 Avenue C (at E 8th St), New York, NY
Eastern European Restaurant · Alphabet City · 80 tips and reviews

Desirée M.Desirée MacDonald: One of my favourite restaurants in NY. Cute, rustic atmosphere with the most incredible food and staff. Go with a group and get the family style prix-fixe, I promise you won't regret it.

Untapped CitiesUntapped Cities: Kafana, a rustic bistro located on Avenue C, is home to New York’s most authentic and genuine Serbian cuisine. It offers a variety of Serbian wines, cheeses, and of course: meat, meat, meat. Read more.

ben m.ben m: Relaxed atmosphere and nicely grilled meats. Who knew I liked Serbian?

Palma is one of The 15 Best Rustic Places in New York City.

15. Palma

8.9
28 Cornelia St (btwn Bleecker St & W 4th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Village · 132 tips and reviews

What's Good HereWhat's Good Here: Wonderful Italian dining in a cozy rustic setting. Ask to tour the carriage house. You can keep it in mind for celebrations & special events.

Lindsay C.Lindsay C: Italian cuisine in a cozy, rustic setting. The back garden is beautiful – ideal for al fresco dining and special events.

Jess M.Jess Meow: beautiful back garden with a retractable glass roof. great for a date spot.