Scene-y West Village Italian spot w/ great pasta & wine. Reservations tough, but worth the effort.
L'Artusi is a popular West Village Italian restaurant known for its lively atmosphere and modern take on classic dishes. It's frequently recommended for its pasta, wine selection, and overall dining experience, though some find it can be pricey and reservations are competitive.
L'Artusi offers a modern interpretation of Italian classics, with pasta dishes being a consistent highlight, such as the mushroom garganelli, bucatini nero, and cacio e pepe. While many rave about the food, some recent feedback suggests a decline in quality and an overemphasis on saltiness, with the focaccia and certain pasta dishes receiving negative mentions.
"Standout dishes frequently recommended include the mushroom garganelli, bucatini nero, cacio e pepe, and wagyu carpaccio. The ricotta crostone and chocolate bonet dessert are also highlighted as must-tries."
Customers generally praise L'Artusi for its lively ambiance and excellent Italian cuisine, particularly its pasta dishes. However, some recent reviews mention a decline in quality and slow service, while others find it overpriced.
Important Note
Some recent reviews suggest a decline in food quality and service, with specific mentions of overly salty dishes and slow service. Reservations can also be difficult to secure.
"The original poster mentioned having a late-night dinner reservation at L'Artusi, a place they have never been to but are excited to try."
Neutral"This commenter stated that L'Artusi is fabulous and suggested that heading to The Beekman for drinks afterward might not be worth it due to the area being less lively at night."
Positive"L'artusi was mentioned as a possible restaurant for the event."
Positive"Even if online reservations are full, calling L'Artusi's phone line might yield success in getting a reservation."
Neutral"This user mentioned loving L'Artusi but noted that it does not serve fries, indicating it might not be ideal for the specific solo dining criteria."
Neutral"This user is planning to visit L'Artusi after seeing it mentioned multiple times as a popular recommendation."
Positive"Even as a meat-eater, this commenter raves about L'Artusi's mushroom ragu, calling it one of the top 3 pasta dishes they've ever had. They even shared a link to a recipe for it."
Positive"The commenter acknowledges that some friends prefer L'Artusi to Via Carota, although they personally find L'Artusi too salty. They remain open to trying it again."
Neutral"The mushroom garganelli at L'Artusi is described as incredible."
Positive"This commenter believes L'Artusi is superior to Via Carota. They find Via Carota to be overhyped and flavorless, but appreciate that L'Artusi's dishes can have a salty and peppery taste."
Positive"L'Artusi was categorized by the commenter as very good but somewhat forgettable, alongside other upscale and hard-to-reserve restaurants."
Neutral"L'Artusi was mentioned as a recommended Italian restaurant."
Positive"L'Artusi was listed as a recommended Italian restaurant."
Positive"L'Artusi is listed as a classic Italian restaurant option."
Positive"L'Artusi is mentioned as a potential date night spot, along with Palma."
Neutral"L’artusi is listed as a recommendation."
Neutral"L’artusi is mentioned as a 'scene-y' restaurant suitable for date night, with other options in the West Village."
Neutral"This user simply states that L'Artusi is delicious."
Positive"This commenter states that L'Artusi is delicious and specifically recalls an amazing butternut squash and sage gnocchi from last fall."
Positive"L'Artusi is listed as a recommended splurge dinner option in the West Village."
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