Charming West Village gem w/ European-inspired American fare. Solid food, great vibe, excellent value.
Nestled in the heart of the West Village, Anton's offers a charming American dining experience with European influences. It's a place that consistently earns praise for its solid food, warm ambiance, and good value, making it a reliable choice for various occasions, from casual dinners to celebratory meals. Whether you're seeking a well-executed classic or a cozy spot for drinks, Anton's delivers a consistently enjoyable experience.
Anton's serves American cuisine with European influences. It's highly recommended for its steak frites and particularly its mashed potatoes. Other praised dishes include roasted chicken and a unique dip sandwich on the brunch menu. While most feedback is positive, one user found the restaurant 'not good' on two visits.
"Customers frequently praise the steak frites and particularly the mashed potatoes. The Bucatini and white fish are also highlighted as must-tries."
Customers generally have a positive view of Anton's, frequently recommending it for its solid food, good atmosphere, and reasonable prices, though a few have found it to be just 'fine.'
Important Note
One user expressed that Anton's is 'genuinely not good' based on two visits and that the hype is unwarranted. Another user noted that while the food and drinks are solid, the restaurant can be noisy when busy.
"Anton's was suggested as a restaurant option."
Neutral"Anton's was mentioned as a potential restaurant."
Neutral"The author and their partner had an unexpectedly great meal at Anton's after finding it on a Reddit thread. They enjoyed a freezer martini, radicchio salad, eggplant dip, angel hair with broth, pecan pie, and coffee."
Positive"Anton's is mentioned as having great happy hour pasta options."
Positive"This commenter has consistently enjoyed Anton's, finding both food and drinks to be solid, though they noted it can be noisy when busy."
Positive"This commenter recommended the Bucatini and white fish at Anton's, noting they worked there and found it awesome, but warned that service can be spotty. They suggested sitting at the bar and offered further recommendations via DM."
Positive"This user had enjoyed Anton's multiple times between 2020 and early 2024, finding the meals consistently good. They speculated that the opening of Leon's might have divided the restaurant's attention."
Positive"This user stated that Anton's is genuinely not good based on two visits, despite having a nice space, and that the hype surrounding it is unwarranted."
Negative"This commenter suggested replacing Anton's, describing it as 'fine' but not worth going out of the way for, although they noted its outdoor tables offer a good vibe."
Neutral"This restaurant was listed as a potential outdoor dining choice."
Positive"This restaurant was suggested as an outdoor dining option."
Positive"The user was looking for restaurants in the West Village/Greenwich Village area and found Antons, but noted its menu seemed similar to other casual spots."
Neutral"This user raves about Ramiro's, stating it's one of the best Italian restaurants in NYC. They highlight the consistently good food, perfectly cooked pasta, and overall amazing experience."
Positive"This user suggested Anton's as an option for outdoor dining, possibly alongside Tartine."
Positive"This user simply mentioned Anton's as a suggestion for outdoor dining."
Positive"The pasta special at Anton's has a limited menu but is still considered a great deal."
Neutral"Anton's offers a lunch special where all pasta dishes are $14, significantly less than their dinner price of $28."
Positive"The author admires the chef, Nick Anderer, who curated the menu here and is now at Leon's, and also enjoys the brunches at Anton's."
Positive"Anton's was suggested as a restaurant to consider for an anniversary dinner."
Neutral"Anton's is recommended as a solid and romantic choice that should also meet the user's price expectations."
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