East Village bistro, known for its stellar steak frites & martinis. A returning favorite w/ a cozy vibe.
Amber Sutherland-Namako reviews Virginia's, a returning East Village bistro praised for its steak frites and cocktails.
This East Village bistro has reopened, offering a familiar yet refreshed dining experience. While some smaller plates like the Hamachi crudo and risotto received mixed reviews, the steak frites stand out as a must-try, boasting a perfectly cooked New York strip and excellent fries. Paired with a well-made martini, it's a combination that makes a return visit worthwhile.
Primarily an American bistro with some French influences, the restaurant is highly celebrated for its burgers, with multiple sources calling them outstanding and among the best in NYC. The steak frites are also a frequent recommendation, noted for their excellent execution. While most feedback is positive, some dishes like the Hamachi crudo and risotto have received less enthusiastic reviews.
"The burgers are consistently hailed as outstanding and among the best in NYC, featuring a juicy patty, melted cheese, and a notable marrow aioli. The steak frites are also highly recommended for their quality and value, especially when part of a meal deal."
Customers consistently praise the burgers, often citing them as some of the best in the city. The steak frites and martini deal also receives positive mentions for value and quality.
Important Note
One review noted that while the steak frites were good value, a slightly better or larger steak might cost more elsewhere. Another mentioned the Hamachi crudo was fresh but lacked heat, and the risotto's mushrooms were ordinary.
"This comment, in a deleted post context, suggests that Virginia's also has great burgers and mentions it as an alternative to Fat Ronnie's, alongside Red Hook, despite the price of Fat Ronnie's being hard to justify."
Positive"This comment emphatically agrees with the recommendation for Virginia's, calling it one of the best burgers in the city and outstanding."
Positive"Virginia's is listed as a recommended restaurant."
Positive"Virginia's in the East Village is recommended."
Positive"Virginia's was mentioned as a recommendation."
Positive"Virginia's was mentioned as a restaurant that has matchbooks."
Positive"Virginias is mentioned as a solid sit-down dining option."
Positive"Virginia's was recommended as a place to consider for an anniversary dinner, aligning with the user's preferences for ambiance."
Neutral"Virginia's is highly recommended and considered a top choice."
Positive"Virginias is mentioned as being close to the top 5 favorite classic burgers."
Neutral"Virginia's is highlighted as a great burger spot that is often overlooked."
Positive"Virginia's is mentioned positively as a place for a regular burger."
Positive"The user recommends Virginias for good drinks and good burgers."
Positive"A user recommends Virginia's for the burger crawl."
Neutral"Recommends Virginia's as a preferred choice for a *great* burger in NYC, suggesting it as one of the 'many better choices' compared to having a burger at Keens."
Positive"Found the steak frites and a martini deal at Virginia's for $36 to be great value. The steak itself was surprisingly good, although a slightly better or larger steak might cost about $20 more elsewhere."
Positive"Suggests Virginia’s as part of an Alphabet City burger crawl."
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