Chic West Village Italian spot known for its exceptional cocktails, especially Negronis. A sophisticated choice for dates or drinks, with a lively yet refined atmosphere.
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 sophisticated Italian restaurant and cocktail bar in the heart of the West Village, celebrated for its extensive and expertly crafted cocktail menu, especially its signature Negronis. It offers a chic ambiance with candlelit settings and velvet banquettes, making it a prime spot for dates or drinks with friends. While walk-ins are welcome at the bar, reservations are recommended for the dining room, and an order of food is typically expected. Patrons rave about the quality of the drinks and the lively yet refined atmosphere.
Dante West Village offers Italian cuisine with a strong emphasis on cocktails, described as a sophisticated spot ideal for dates. While the full menu can be pricey, highlights include recommended dishes like burrata and wood-fired chicken. There's some discussion regarding whether their martinis are pre-mixed, though many patrons praise them.
"Highly recommended are their signature Negronis and other cocktails, along with dishes like burrata and wood-fired chicken. Brunch and their 'Garibaldis for breakfast all day' are also mentioned."
Customers generally have a positive view of Dante West Village, particularly praising its exceptional cocktail program and sophisticated ambiance, making it a popular spot for dates and drinks. Some minor criticisms include the price point for the full menu and a debate over their martini preparation.
Important Note
One user suggests the West Village location might be 'stuffy' compared to the Macdougal Street location. There's also a debate among users regarding whether their martinis are premixed.
"Dante was suggested as a place with good sidewalk seats for people-watching."
Positive"This commenter lists Dante as a potential spot for flame-broiled burgers."
Neutral"The commenter suggested having a drink at Dante as a primary option or Bar Veloce as a backup."
Positive"This place may be a good option as it has reservations available, at least one vegetarian dish, is a minute walk to the Comedy Cellar, and has an extensive cocktail menu."
Positive"Dante is highly recommended for a great dining experience in the West Village."
Positive"Dante West Village is recommended as a romantic option."
Positive"The user expressed disapproval of Dante's potentially pre-batching martinis, stating it would disqualify them as a recommendation for martinis, although their specific orders were always made fresh."
Negative"A user finds the practice of premixing martinis 'disgraceful' and suggests it should disqualify Dante's, although their specific gin martini order has always been made fresh."
Negative"Clarifying their previous comment, the user suggested Dante's might pre-batch their classic martinis, though custom orders might still be made to order."
Negative"A user clarifies that Dante's may pre-batch classic martinis, even if some specific orders are made to order, referencing a New York Times article on batch cocktails."
Neutral"In response to criticism about premixed martinis, the user stated that they have always seen martinis made to order at Dante's."
Neutral"A user expresses skepticism about Dante's premixing martinis, stating they have personally observed their drinks being made to order."
Neutral"A user criticized Dante's for allegedly using premixed martinis, which they considered a drawback."
Negative"A user criticizes Dante's, stating that they premix their martinis, which is viewed negatively."
Negative"Dante West Village was suggested as a place with a good vibe."
Positive"Dante West Village is recommended as a great New American restaurant."
Positive"Dante's was recommended specifically for its martinis."
Positive"Dante's is recommended as a top choice for martinis."
Positive"Dante West Village was recommended by Garconavecunreve as a good place for wood-fired steak."
Positive"Another user provides information regarding the American Bar takeover at Dante, confirming the event hours and suggesting that walk-ins are typically allowed if space permits for such events."
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