Italian with a modern, rustic twist. Creative dishes like 'fire and ice' apps & standout pastas. Great wine list.
Amber Sutherland-Namako reviews Foul Witch, an East Village Italian restaurant with connections to Roberta's, noting its rustic charm but small portions for the price.
This East Village Italian spot, from the minds behind Roberta's and Blanca, offers a cozy yet rustic atmosphere with a wood-burning oven. While known for its Italian-influenced contemporary dishes, expect creative plates like the praised 'Fire and Ice' appetizer and standout pastas such as veal agnolotti. It's a place that aims for soul-satisfying flavors with a unique touch, though some find portions lean small for the price.
Foul Witch offers a contemporary take on Italian cuisine, with a focus on creative dishes and a notable wine list. Standout items include the 'Fire and Ice' appetizer and various pasta dishes like veal agnolotti. However, some diners have found the portions to be small relative to the price, and opinions on the overall execution are mixed.
"The 'Fire and Ice' appetizer and various pasta dishes, such as veal agnolotti and spaccatelli with aged squab, are frequently mentioned and recommended. The bread and butter are also highlighted as a positive."
Customer feedback is divided, with many praising the creative Italian-influenced dishes and excellent wine list, while others find the portions small for the price and the execution underwhelming.
Important Note
Some diners have noted that portion sizes can be small for the price, and opinions on the food's execution and service are varied.
"The commenter noted that the bathrooms at Foul Witch have a different soundtrack than the main dining room."
Neutral"This commenter recommends Foul Witch for more off-the-beaten-path Italian, noting it has an excellent wine list and good value."
Positive"Foul Witch was listed as one of several restaurant suggestions for a birthday dinner in NYC."
Neutral"This user was considering Foul Witch but canceled their reservation after hearing negative feedback."
Neutral"This commenter strongly disagrees with negative feedback, stating the restaurant is very good and the service is excellent."
Positive"This diner last visited about two years ago and found the experience enjoyable but not exceptional. The service was deemed adequate, but they expressed uncertainty about returning given the abundance of other dining options."
Neutral"One commenter disliked the restaurant's name."
Negative"A diner had a positive experience once and would return, though they didn't feel it warranted difficulty in securing a reservation."
Positive"This commenter's experience six months prior involved poor service. They also cited a concerning Google review about the staff serving alcohol to someone who had requested a mocktail, inadvertently breaking their sobriety."
Negative"This individual has dined at the restaurant multiple times and finds it fantastic, using it to impress out-of-town guests. They praised the friendly service, including personalized attention and complimentary items for wait times or popular dishes."
Positive"This commenter felt the restaurant was overhyped and has since settled into being considered mediocre with terrible service. They also noted that the quality does not match the high price point."
Negative"The commenter's recent visit was disappointing, with lacking service and uninspired food. They noted the restaurant was unexpectedly empty on a Friday night, which they considered a warning sign."
Negative"This commenter had a positive experience at Foul Witch, the opposite of the previous commenter, enjoying the food, incredible service, and playful vibe, despite hearing negative things beforehand."
Positive"This commenter found Foul Witch to be a tremendous disappointment, citing bad and expensive food, and disinterested service, contradicting the hype from food media."
Negative"This commenter also recommended Foul Witch for their pancakes, suggesting they are currently a sneaky good option."
Positive"This user recommends Foul Witch as a great Italian option in the city, disagreeing with some other suggestions."
Positive"This user noted that Foul Witch provides delicious free bread and butter, even for those just having a drink at the bar."
Positive"This user stated that the bread and butter at Foul Witch is excellent."
Positive"The user agreed that Foul Witch is solid but questioned if it truly fits the "past its hype" criteria."
Neutral"The user included Foul Witch in a list of recommended restaurants."
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