Iconic Italian spot & cocktail bar w/ world-class drinks. Perfect for dates & lively nights out.
Bryan Kim reviews Dante West Village, a West Village spot that excels in cocktails, especially Negronis. It's a popular local scene perfect for dates or drinks with friends, but be sure to book ahead and order food.
Dante West Village is a renowned Italian restaurant and cocktail bar celebrated for its exceptional drink program and sophisticated ambiance. It's a popular spot for dates and gatherings, offering a wide array of expertly crafted cocktails, with a particular emphasis on their Negronis and martinis. While the food menu is also noteworthy, the establishment truly shines as a premier destination for sophisticated libations in the West Village.
Dante West Village offers a selection of Italian-inspired dishes, with a particular focus on its highly acclaimed cocktail menu. While dishes like burrata and wood-fired chicken receive positive mentions, the drinks, especially martinis and Negronis, are the main draw. Some customers find the overall menu expensive, but the quality of both food and beverages is generally well-regarded.
"Dante is highly praised for its cocktails, particularly martinis and Negronis. The 'Garibaldis for breakfast all day' and a chicken Caesar salad are also mentioned as noteworthy food items."
Customers generally have a very positive sentiment towards Dante West Village, frequently praising its exceptional cocktails and sophisticated atmosphere, though some note that it can be pricey and crowded.
Important Note
Some reviews suggest that the West Village location can be crowded and that the overall menu might be expensive. One comment also suggests that the Macdougal Street location might be a better choice.
"Dante West Village is included in a list of toddler-friendly establishments in Lower Manhattan, known for good food and drinks, and equipped with high chairs."
Positive"This comment recommends checking out "dantes martini hour"."
Positive"The user listed Dante, Dead Rabbit, and SoHo House as places with good espresso martinis."
Positive"The user recommended Dante or Hotel Delmano for an espresso martini."
Positive"The user suggested Dante is a great choice if you want a very good espresso martini along with very tasty food."
Positive"Dante was recommended as a place for an espresso martini."
Positive"The user mentioned Dante as a recommendation for an espresso martini."
Positive"Dante was mentioned as a recommendation for an espresso martini."
Positive"Dante was recommended as a place for an espresso martini."
Positive"This commenter reminisced about the happy hour at Town Bar and the adjacent Fat Black Pussycat, calling it unmatched."
Positive"This restaurant was recommended as a potential option for a large group dinner, but reservations need to be made well in advance."
Neutral"Dante is listed as a great spot, along with The Up & Up and Happiest Hour."
Positive"Dante is mentioned as a recommendation."
Positive"Dante is suggested as a classic spot known for its excellent drinks."
Positive"The user mentioned this place as a known possibility for outdoor drinks, although they have not had a meal there before."
Neutral"Dante is listed as a top cocktail bar that the user believes one 'can't go wrong' with."
Positive"Dante was mentioned as a fun option in the Bleeker/MacDougal area, fitting the user's request for a place with a good vibe."
Positive"The chicken Caesar at this cocktail bar is described as criminally underrated, despite the bar being highly acclaimed for its cocktails."
Positive"This is a highly recommended spot."
Positive"This establishment is suggested as a place for the requested meal."
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