Adventurous Italian w/ killer wine list & unique dishes like offal. Cozy vibes, but portions can be small for the price.
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, connected to Roberta's and Blanca, offers a cozy, rustic ambiance with a contemporary culinary approach. Expect creative, Italian-influenced dishes, particularly standout pastas and unique appetizers like 'Fire and Ice' with 'nduja and stracciatella. While some find portions small for the price, others rave about the excellent wine list and adventurous menu, including offal and sake lees cake.
Foul Witch offers Italian-inspired cuisine with a focus on creative and adventurous dishes, including offal and unique pasta preparations. While many praise the quality and execution of dishes like the 'Fire and Ice' appetizer and various pastas, some find the portions to be small and the prices high. The restaurant is also noted for its excellent natural wine list.
"Standout dishes include the 'Fire and Ice' appetizer with 'nduja and stracciatella, various creative pasta dishes like veal agnolotti and spaccatelli, and the sake lees cake. The restaurant is also highly praised for its exceptional natural wine list."
Customer opinions are divided, with some praising its unique, adventurous Italian dishes and excellent wine selection, while others criticize small portions, high prices, and blandness.
Important Note
Some diners report small portion sizes for the price, and there are conflicting opinions on the service quality, with some finding it disinterested while others praise it as excellent and attentive. It also fell off the NY Times list, which has led to divided opinions on its current standing.
"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."
Positive"The user notes Foul Witch is different from Lord's, describing it as younger, kitchier, and probably more fun. They suggest choosing based on menu preference."
Positive"This user strongly defends Foul Witch's service as some of the kindest and most attentive in NYC, though acknowledges food tastes differ, finding the food good as well."
Positive"This user had a positive experience regarding service at Foul Witch, contrary to a previous negative comment."
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