1. Buvette
9.1
42 Grove St (btwn Bedford & Bleecker St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · West Village · 533 tips and reviews
Ed C: Chocolate mousse, pork sausage and a great server.
Julie Albright: Tart tartin was not fabulous but chocolate mousse is delicious!
The Taste Sheriff: Probably one of my favorite brunch places in the world. Croque madame or forestiere, croissant with raspberry jam and butter, fresh squeezed OJs, and most importantly, chocolate mousse. Heaven.
2. Sant Ambroeus
8.7
259 W 4th St (at Perry St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Village · 72 tips and reviews
Food Network: Rocco DiSpirito enjoys the Italian desserts, like Chocolate Mousse Cake, at Sant Ambroeus in New York, NY, on Food Network's The Best Thing I Ever Ate. Find more tips at Food Network Local. Read more.
PureWow: The West Village branch of this Italian café is the perfect mix of stylish people & laid-back-by-day, romantic-by-night vibes. Grab a seat for a cappuccino, avocado toast and a prime vantage point. Read more.
Louis Vuitton: One Louis Vuitton Friend of the House recommends the cappuccino that’s made like in the old days. Find out who at the LV Amble site. Read more.
First We Feast: Among the standouts are a rustic rabbit pot pie that billows steam when you crack the puff pastry; crostini with rich walnut pesto; and thick, sea-salt–flecked chocolate mousse. Read more.
First We Feast: Food pairings: Rabbit pot pie, walnut-pesto crostini with parmesan and thyme, baccala mantecato, crepes with prosciutto and fontina, chocolate mousse Read more.
Gilt City: For flavorful Italian tapas and impeccably aged Brunellos and Barolos, this West Village wine bar is a must-visit. Don’t leave without trying a crostini.
4. The Standard Grill
8.3
848 Washington St (at W 13th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Meatpacking District · 382 tips and reviews
The New York Times: Recommended: Country pâté, snow pea and radish salad, charred octopus appetizer, swordfish, rainbow trout, chocolate mousse. Read more.
Design Hotels: Always packed but if you manage to get a table...leave some space for the best fries in the city (not a lie)that come with the burger and the biggest delicious Chocolate mousse to share. Read more.
Yolanda Shoshana: Great brunch! The food is delicious, the people are sexy, and it is has NYC flair. The perfect place for a brunch date. It will end up at the top of your brunch spot list. Enjoy! Read more.
Sergery Sal: Nothing special about entrée but def should check out the chocolate mousse with raspberry ice cream - delicious
Kino: This 3 centuries old carriage house provides a high level service with freshly picked roses & a live piano player. Seared Foie Gras, Beef Wellington, Chocolate Soufflé, & Mille Feuille were delicious.
Bravo: If you want to pamper your gal in NY, run over to One if by land, Two if by Seas for the delicious beef wellington and great wine list- Patti Stanger, Millionaire Matchmaker
S V: i thoroughly enjoyed their wine, food, and atmosphere but a small oversight in service resulted in the manager/owner to show overwhelming generosity...such a rarity in nyc and breathe of fresh air.
Kathryn D: Pretty space and festive. For vegetarians, the risotto is better than average.
Nidhi Kay: Cute romantic date spot at night, grab bar seat by the window
9. Left Bank
7.7
117 Perry St (at Greenwich St), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · West Village · 48 tips and reviews
Alejandra Vargas: Perfect to have some good food or drinks outside in a beautiful day. French terrace style!
Maryam Aly: Start your meal off with the chicken liver pâté.
Ellie Rountree: Gorgeous, delicious eats purchased from the farmers market that morning (so says the waiter). The service and food were both outstanding. If they have the scallops with corn, make sure to get it!!
10. Bobo
8.5
181 W 10th St (at 7th Ave S), New York, NY
French Restaurant · West Village · 143 tips and reviews
Rent the Runway: French Toast Soldiers for brunch is the way to go.
eFlirt Expert: A date spot with ambiance. If its nice out, ask for seating in the garden. If it's happy hour, take advantage of $6 craft cocktails and $1 oysters (aphrodisiacs!).
Mary Kronkowski: Jenn. Is. Awesome! She will set you up solidly, indeed.
13. Baby Brasa
7.2
173 7th Ave S, New York, NY
Peruvian Restaurant · West Village · 22 tips and reviews
Daniel Kuperstein: Billy made an excellent Cholo Fresco. The best pisco drink we've ever had. Many cheers!
Nicole Checo: Latin music & a good crowd.
Ernesto Gutierrez: You just cannot go wrong here. For the price, plates are 30% smaller than you’d expect but delicious nonetheless. Highlights: shrimp anticucho, aji de gallina, pisco sour. Skip the tres leches.
14. Jack's Wife Freda
8.3
50 Carmine St (at Bedford St), New York, NY
Mediterranean Restaurant · West Village · 177 tips and reviews
Samiha Khan: Great for dates. Cute and cozy design. Reminds me a little of the bar Ramona in Greenpoint, but with food! Zucchini chips and peri peri chicken is the way to go!
M Aldoss ♏: One of the Best in NYC !!! Madame Freda is Delicious. Orange Blossom Pancake is a MUST !!!! Highly Recommended 👍 👍 👍
Tabi Yoo: The pancakes are very unique and delicious - get them to share! Thoroughly enjoyed the Eggs Benedict, as well.