Underrated East Village classic w/ Italian-inspired American cuisine. Honest, high-quality food, approachable fine dining.
This East Village gem has been a reliable choice for locals and visitors alike for over two decades, consistently offering an approachable yet elevated dining experience. While not strictly Italian, its American cuisine with Italian influences, championed by a respected Tuscan chef, results in honest, high-quality food. It's a place that prioritizes substance over fleeting trends, making it a go-to for everything from casual lunches to special occasion dinners.
The cuisine is primarily American with notable Italian influences, often described as elevated home cooking. The roasted spatchcock chicken and a taleggio pressed sandwich with roasted mushrooms and pine nut pesto are frequently recommended. While most feedback is positive, one user found the offerings, like a veal stew sandwich, to be more suited for winter than summer brunch.
"The pressed sandwich with taleggio, roasted mushrooms, and pine nut pesto on sourdough is frequently praised, as is the Roasted Spatchcock chicken. The restaurant's associated 'Brodo' (broth) is also highly regarded."
Customers consistently praise this restaurant as a reliable, high-quality establishment that has stood the test of time, often highlighting its excellent food and consistent delivery of a satisfying dining experience.
Important Note
One user found the restaurant outdated and disappointing for brunch, citing poor service and a dated atmosphere, while also noting that certain dishes like a veal stew sandwich might be better suited for cooler months.
"This restaurant is recommended."
Positive"Hearth is confirmed to have great food but is noted as not being Italian."
Neutral"Hearth is suggested as a reliable option with great food, though it's not Italian."
Positive"Hearth is recommended for long catch-ups, with the commenter having had several multi-hour meetings there."
Positive"This commenter suggests that Hearth is one of the NYC restaurants doing fine dining the right way by making it more approachable."
Positive"This user enjoyed their Thanksgiving experience at Hearth, noting it offered a good mix of classic and original dishes."
Positive"This restaurant is recommended."
Positive"Hearth was recommended as a dinner spot with available reservations for a date night. The commenter also shared personal experience about feeling too exhausted after exams to go out."
Neutral"Hart's was included in a list of potential restaurant choices."
Neutral"Hearth is a restaurant the author frequently revisits when hosting guests, highlighting its reliability."
Positive"This is a reliable, long-standing restaurant that created Brodo."
Positive"This user simply states that Hearth fits the criteria for a place to catch up with an old friend."
Positive"This user suggested checking Hearth, mentioning their gazpacho is available on the lunch menu."
Positive"Hearth was suggested as a place the user loves for special occasions. This is a personal recommendation without further context on how it fits the specific graduation dinner requirements."
Positive"During a previous winter restaurant week, Hearth allowed diners to order from both the prix fixe and a la carte menus at the same table."
Positive"This commenter recommended Hearth, noting it's not a Michelin-starred restaurant but a well-regarded New York Times two-star establishment that has consistently delivered quality for two decades."
Positive"The user found Hearth's Restaurant Week lunch and dinner deals to be very good value, noting the promotion lasts through the end of August."
Positive"Hearth is mentioned as having a lovely brunch."
Positive"The user found Hearth to be outdated and disappointing after visiting, citing poor service and a dated atmosphere. They specifically mentioned that the veal stew sandwich, while good, was not suitable for a summer brunch menu."
Negative"This user recommended Hearth as a brunch spot similar to Prune, noting its understated vibe and good food."
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