1. The Meadow - Manhattan
523 Hudson St. (btw Charles & W 10th Streets), New York, NY
Gourmet Store · West Village · 34 tips and reviews
K M: Unique store, large selection of exotic chocolate and salts.
Celena Chan: Great assortment of artisan chocolates! The staff is very knowledgable and there is often samples! They also sell bitters, flowers, and different flavored salts. A very interesting mix.
Serious Eats: This shop sells specialty salts, artisan chocolate, bitters, and flowers. Prices are high but the selection is unparalleled.
4. Buvette
9.1
42 Grove St (btwn Bedford & Bleecker St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · West Village · 533 tips and reviews
Joseph Fisher: Great place to grab a manhattan at the bar and flirt with exotic south Asian men.
Raquelle Jessie: beyond adorable, super euro, a lil pricey and amaze tartinettes of jambon and awesome onion crusted bread
Time Out New York: French-leaning small plates can be cobbled together to compose an excellent & affordable meal here. Try the classic croque madame ($10) or the brandade ($9), a pot of featherlight whipped salt cod. Read more.
6. Takashi
456 Hudson St (at Barrow St), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · West Village · 208 tips and reviews
Irina Lebedeva: The place is extremely overrated (the average rating was 9.6 when I went there). Quite tasteless raw food, simple decor,'cook your own' meat. Unimpressed, though a good place to try some exotic dishes
Natalie V: Very good Japanese steak! Come early though to avoid a wait. We got the specials - filed mignon and okinomiyaki quesadilla - both were incredible.
The New Yorker: A two-wall mural offers descriptions and illustrations of various cuts of meat and horumon (literally, “discarded goods,” or offal), with notes on their vitamin content and supposed health benefits. Read more.
7. Ofrenda
7.9
113 7th Ave S (at Christopher St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · West Village · 175 tips and reviews
ᴡᴡᴡ.Bob.pwho.ru Erickson: The chile relleno is pricy but worth every penny! It's spicy, cheesy, aromatic, and filled with exotic flavors. Probably the best in the USA!
Katie Hicks: The bloody mary with jalapeno tequila is super spicy and delectable. Try the shrimp enchiladas - it was one of the best Mexican dishes I have had.
Serious Eats: Solid Mexican with a great happy hour.
Alexa Póo: Amazing happy hour, super fun and great environment! The bartender Stefano is amazing! Ask for the Strawberry Basil, the best drink! The food is fresh and authentic Italian! Such a good time!
Philippe Di Marco: Totally desorganized!
Louisa R: Awful service, salty entree served at same time as appetizer, way overpriced and no paper towels in the bathroom. So not ever recommending or ever going back
9. Ghandi Cafe
7.3
283 Bleecker St (btwn 7th Ave S & Jones St), New York, NY
Indian Restaurant · West Village · 37 tips and reviews
ms: I love the staff here, and the complimentary kheer and chai. My personal fav dish is the chicken dildar!
Benjamin Hordell: Owner is the nicest and most gracious host. The Tikka Masala and Jalfrazie are delicious.
Matt D'Alessio: The manager here is such a wonderfully nice person. Plus desert is free. Mango rice pudding and a wonderful cup of tea. Coming back!
10. Casa La Femme
7.4
140 Charles St (at Washington St), New York, NY
Lounge · West Village · 69 tips and reviews
Monika: Beautiful Egyptian restaurant with luxurious ambience. Very nice and helpful staff. Food just melts in your mouth, delicious drinks. The belly dancer was fun to watch and interact with. :)
David D.: Get a table with a private tent!
Joe A: Only one hookah flavor apple is available FYI, only Stella for beer. Nice spot, very friendly staff, can get pricey