2. Mémé Mediterranean
9.0
581 Hudson Street, New York, NY
Mediterranean Restaurant · West Village · 78 tips and reviews
Susan J Campbell: Didn't like the fried artichokes or the Parma ham with figs. Loved the mushrooms and moussaka
Sherief Hinshelwood: Had the combo platter, moussaka, the gnocchi, the risotto and the fried artichoke and it was all great, especially the moussaka and the gnocchi
Robbie Clutton: Chilled North African setup, try and the baked eggs at brunch, very good.
4. Casa La Femme
7.5
140 Charles St (at Washington St), New York, NY
Lounge · West Village · 69 tips and reviews
Filip Wolski: Little cool place, very friendly staff, only one sheesha flavor but very well served, good cocktails, deep armchair & candelabra decor
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
9. Perilla
9 Jones St (btwn Bleecker & W 4th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · West Village · 133 tips and reviews
Anna Pakman: Spicy duck meatballs, carrot soup, salad all amazing. Crispy lamb neck=worst.dish.ever oversalted much?
Bravo: Top Chef hearld says "Try the duck burger…its dirty." That means really, really good. -Seth Caro, Top Chef Just Desserts
Mazda: The Perilla plant is a relative of mint and basil but has a strong anise-like flavor. Primarily used in Asian cooking, Perilla is most commonly known as Shiso.
12. Employees Only
8.8
510 Hudson St (at Christopher St), New York, NY
Speakeasy · West Village · 512 tips and reviews
Michael Fox-Rabinovitz: Great date place, wonderful atmosphere and cocktails, appetizers try the lamb in bacon, pasta is solid, as is butterscotch desert
Time Out New York: Arrive early at this best bar for birthdays to claim to prime barside real estate, and order a round of original cocktails mixed by rascally, white-jacketed gents. Read more.
Eater: Employees Only was designed to be an industry hangout -- the kind of place where chefs, servers, and bartenders go when their restaurants close to enjoy a serious cocktail and food.