Restaurants in the West Village always have a different vibe compared to those in SoHo, midtown or uptown. Due to the quiet atmosphere in the village, most restaurants are authentic with a private and intimate feel. The Italian restaurant called Malaparte, which is located on Washington Street, is known for its rustic and relaxing ambiance as well as their quality Italian food.
There are many Italian restaurants in New York with a generic menu. However, Malaparte does a great job of mixing authenticity with classic Italian dishes. Although this restaurant is cash only, they have exceedingly reasonable prices for the quality of food. The thin-crust pizzas, the house-made pastas and the selection of red and white wines are what keep making people (including us) come back!
The Di Porcini Tartufata pizza is one of our favorites. It's topped with mushrooms, mozzarella, truffle oil and grana. The size is pretty big but even after eating 3 slices, we had enough room to eat more since the ingredients were very organic, therefore not making us feel heavy after eating. If you're craving truffle oil but not in the mood for pizza, try the Garganelli ai Funghi Porcini! This truffle oil pasta has a savory taste with the perfect amount of sauce. As for appetizers, the Dadi di Tonno Scottato e Avocado is ideal due to this fresh and natural taste. Although the portion is small, it comes in simple cubes of tuna surrounded by pieces of frisée and is covered in a lemony dressing.
Besides the food, good service is key to a good restaurant. There is a constant presence of friendly and attentive service here at Malaparte. Also, although it's a small setting, this restaurant is great for big groups! It is a comfortable setting where everyone can sit close to each other, but not painfully close.
If you're ever in the area, definitely make a visit to this quant, sophisticated and European-style Italian restaurant. You will definitely be satisfied! Look below to see what are our favorite dishes are that we mentioned from above!
Wine bar
Di Rucola E Prosciutto di Parma pizza & Garganelli ai Funghi Porcini pasta
Dadi di Tonno Scottato e Avocado
Di Porcini Tartufata
Check their website: http://www.malapartenyc.com/
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Steak Frites
Seafood Salad Parfait
Grilled Atlantic Salmon Filet
If you're looking for a place to eat for a special occasion or a family gathering, Bryant Park Grill is the place to try. Located within the beautiful park, Bryant Park Grill offers a variety of choices within their menu. The restaurant itself has a very elegant feel so it's a great place to meet up for drinks if you're not stopping by to dine! The pictures you see above are some of the meals we ordered at our table. Everything was delicious but my favorite was the Seafood Salad Parfait (an appetizer listed on the menu) since it was fresh and very satisfying, thus it's definitely a must try!
Tak a look at their menu!