This place really delivers on both food and vibe. As soon as you walk in, you’re greeted by the sight of fresh pasta being made right in front of you — the guy working the pasta machine is actually the same one you’ll see in a bunch of their Google photos and videos on Google maps reviews. It’s a fun, unique touch that sets the tone right away. Inside, the atmosphere is warm and cozy with string lights that add a nice glow. The service was genuinely great — super friendly staff who made the whole experience feel welcoming. Now for the coolest part: some of the seats are actually swings. Yep, actual swings hanging from the ceiling. It’s a really fun idea, but heads up — if you want to sit on those, definitely make a reservation. We didn’t, so we ended up at a regular table (still comfy though). As for the food: excellent across the board. The Bolognese was a standout, but honestly, every pasta we tried — red sauces, white sauces, different noodle types — was on point. Fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. Would happily go back — just with a reservation next time so we can snag those swing seats.

Amazing authentic Italian food. Alessandro is warm and welcoming and the food truly is a meal like you have never experienced!!! You will not be disappointed! We can’t wait to come back. The coziness of the tables and swings are so unique and inviting.

Got the Cacio e Pepe and it was unreal :) super creamy, perfectly al dente, exactly how I love it. The focaccia was fluffy inside, crispy outside, totally addictive. Chill vibe, friendly service… honestly, can’t wait to go back.

Truly an amazing pasta spot! Ordered the cacio e pepe and it was out of this world. Pasta was perfectly al dente and sauce was creamy but not too rich. Owner came by to check on us and was very kind!

I just had a fantastic dining experience with my husband and our adult daughter at Maestro! Alessandro and his team are terrific - they all made us feel so welcome. The food is delicious - we could see our pastas cut just before serving (which is special and unique) and exactly as we requested. The portions are generous and the wines were great. The atmosphere is great - beautifully decorated with an energetic feel yet still easy to talk and hear just our table. We loved Maestro so much that we are now planning some private parties there. Maestro Pasta is a true gem!

We were in New York for two days and decided to visit this restaurant. Everything was very delicious. The atmosphere was very pleasant, and the service was excellent. Even though we were a large group, everything was well organized and attentive. The owner personally took great care of us, which made the whole experience feel warm and welcoming, like home. We really enjoyed our visit and would definitely come back.

My son and I walked into Maestro Pasta for a quick bite with no expectations and we were very pleasantly surprised when we were promptly seated at the bar and taken care of in a warm friendly atmosphere like we eat there every night. The surprise of this restaurant is that it is in a very touristy neighborhood, yet it has the feeling like a restaurant you could eat at regularly and always be satisfied/delighted with your food. We had such a nice experience. The menu was full of pleasant surprises and yummy choices. The service was friendly, available, pleasant, and proud of the beautiful food that they were making and serving. I look forward to going back and taking my GF, starting with the artichoke appetizer as a nice prelude to the homemade pasta.

Ernest S Chiu

A historical NYC Tavern gem near Washington Square Park! We went early, sat at the bar to enjoy wonderful bone marrow, French onion soup, famous burgers, broccolini, and beer! Cosy restaurant, great service - Worth the trip!

RGuerra

Real wonderful Black Label Burguer, a real experience. I didn't have a reservation, it was not a normal hour but find a place for one and staff was very receptive. Really one of the best burgers I tried on NYC. Maximum recommendations.

+3

Amanda Cross

Order the GRILLED OYSTERS!! They are spectacular. Always a great time at Minetta. We made our reservation for late lunch or early dinner and this was lovely around 3pm on a weekday. Still a great menu. Cocktails are great. Husband got the espresso martini and it was very well made as was my Bloody Mary. I ordered us both prosecco as well that was delicious. The waitstaff was wonderful- Ashlyn was our server and she was very accommodating as was the manager on duty, Clark. From the fresh warm bread to our entrees everything was delicious. The Duck Ragu with Pappardelle pasta was great, al dente, homemade to perfection. The filet mignon was cooked very well, charred nicely on the outside. Sides was lovely and the desert was rich and delicious! Highly recommend for a nice brunch or dinner or even just cocktails and the grilled oysters.

+3

Lily Wu

The food was good (it was my first time, ordered the onion soup as well as the black label burger) - perfect dry gin martini, delicious fries and burger, amazing depth of flavor in the soup - but I wanted to write about the service. I came as a solo diner on a Sunday evening (around 6.15) - just in the city for a week for work and looking for dinner after my travel - and everyone, from the hostess to the staff checking my coat to the staff behind the bar, was so nice and easygoing, and struck a perfect perfect balance of making me feel like I belonged even though I was by myself and the restaurant was actually packed. Sometimes when you’re alone and in a place that’s so super buzzy and everyone is in a group it can make you feel a bit self-conscious but all the staff was so friendly and didn’t make me feel unwelcome at all that it made me feel so at ease. I don’t know how they do it. And it’s like the same brand of easygoing smooth service too - friendly without being overbearing with or formal or like they’re trying too hard.

Michael Moore

Amazing restaurant, fantastic service, and I understand why they say this has the best burger in the city. I could eat this meal every day. Everything about this place is a great vibe and great experience. Cocktails were fantastic, and I would recommend you order the bone marrow as well. But of course, the burger was the centerpiece. If you can get a table, definitely and absolutely worth the trip.

Vyacheslav “Slava” D.

Charming atmosphere in the heart of the West Village! It was a cozy breakfast at the bar. The restaurant was fully packed, but we were lucky to sit at the bar as walk-ins. Welcoming staff and delicious food! Will definitely be back for dinner!

+2

Guy Eichler

Minetta tavern is a great place… first of all the atmosphere is amazing. Somewhere between an old school New York style steakhouse and a warm Irish pub. Not too fancy but also not too casual somewhere in the middle. Service is spectacular. Waiter was very attentive and answered every question we had. We got the two burgers on the menu. The black label one comes without cheese but the meat taste is much sharper so it was good not to have the cheese which would have overshadowed the unique flavor. The Minetta burger came with cheese and was great as well. Dirty martini is one of the best. The only disappointing part is that they couldn’t make it steakhouse style martini because they don’t have blue cheese olives. Chocolate soufflé was phenomenal.. arguably better than the burger. It’s not a regular soufflé it’s much fluffier and not as heavy and dense. Highly recommended

Sharie

We made just it in time for seats at the bar, which isn't easy to do for 3 people during the holiday! Excellent and friendly bartender. The onion soup was good but not the star. The duck was nice but not the star. We had 2 burgers perfectly to temperature and a Steak Frites. That steak was the best bar steak that I have ever had. The prices were in line with the quality- with the exception of the Old Fashioned. $35 for a cocktail isn't reasonable. Obviously we will come again but I will stick to wine.

Howard Grimberg

Really good classic NYC restaurant. A bit hard to get a reservation if you are not a regular but not impossible. I ordered the french dip sandwich while my wife ordered the burger. I had my eye on the steak au frites but that will wait for another day. Fast service

Janan Lewars

One of the best restaurants that I’ve been to in nyc! We ended up eating at the bar and it was worth the wait. Fantastic food, we had the tartare, bone marrow and the burger - very flavorful

C A

Chic and intimate tavern with a great, bustling atmosphere. The energy inside was great. My party was able to snag bar seats quickly without a reservation, but it’s definitely recommended to plan ahead. We all had the black label burger and it was fantastic! There seemed to be a mixup in the kitchen concerning the temperature of all three of our burgers, but they were kind enough to remake them. The fries were perfect and the fresh pickle was a nice addition. I can’t wait to return and try more of the menu!

Andrea C

An iconic New York establishment, the food is consistent and delicious. There is a reason why so many people recommend it. My friend got the burger and I got the special. Unreal martinis and coconut cake. I didn’t care for the soufflé but that’s just me. Oh and French onion soup was so great

eli gold

Everything was amazing — the food was top-notch, and honestly, it’s the only place I’ve ever really enjoyed a burger. Service was excellent, friendly, and on point. The only downside was the noise level. One guy sitting nearby was screaming at us like an absolute jerk instead of talking like a normal person, which definitely killed the vibe a bit. Otherwise, Minetta Tavern is fantastic. Food amazing, service the best, and overall a memorable experience. Yum! 🍔✨

Luana Paiva

I can confirm that the rumors are true: this is, without a doubt, the best burger in NYC. It is a fantastic, juicy burger that is well-seasoned. Their onion soup is also a standout dish, and I highly recommend ordering it as a shared appetizer. The restaurant is small, so making reservations is essential! The interior is beautiful and has a lively, bustling atmosphere. The service is excellent. The prices are a bit on the higher side, but the experience is worth it!

+2

Ok this was a great one. I saw the burgers online and was in NY in a business trip, so decided to pop over. It was just me so I thought I could snag a seat at the bar. It was packed! There was a litt…

Ok this was a great one. I saw the burgers online and was in NY in a business trip, so decided to pop over. It was just me so I thought I could snag a seat at the bar. It was packed! There was a li…

We visited the Minetta Tavern today for a late lunch. We were welcomed when we walked in and the atmosphere couldn't have been nicer. The maître D, whose name is Erin was very gracious and showed us …

We visited the Minetta Tavern today for a late lunch. We were welcomed when we walked in and the atmosphere couldn't have been nicer. The maître D, whose name is Erin was very gracious and showed u…

I've been having this recent obsession where I'm tracking how many of the best burgers in NYC come with fries, how much extra fries are, and weighing both the burgers and fries just to sati…

I've been having this recent obsession where I'm tracking how many of the best burgers in NYC come with fries, how much extra fries are, and weighing both the burgers and fries just to satisfy my…

I've been having this recent obsession where I'm tracking how many of the best burgers in NYC come with fries, how much extra fries are, and weighing both the burgers and fries just to satisfy …

I love how cozy and glamorous this place is. The food is delicious and the staff are top notch people who seem to love the job.

What a NY gem. So glad we planned my Birthday weekend to include Minetta. Was concerned about even while having a reservation that we would have to wait but luckily got seated within 3 minutes! Fro…

Minetta Tavern is a delight all year round, but specifically more magical and charming during the holidays. Make a reservation, be prepared to be sitting less than 2-3 feet away from the next party…

I loved the food ! Their famous burger was phenomenal. steak was great too. Fries were amazing. Can't wait to come back

I loved the food ! Their famous burger was phenomenal. Steak was great too. fries were amazing. Can't wait to come back

Went here the first night of our trip and everything was so so delicious. The ambiance, staff, and service were also amazing. Our favorite things were the bone marrow, saffron risotto, truffle rous…

Classic French NYC bistro near NYU, reservations are a must, the food is top notch steakhouse but casual, not pretentious in the least, almost a neighborhood vibe \nOrdered steak frites and a mar…

Have recently read Keith McNally’s book about his mini restaurants in New York, we wanted to try it out. Originally established in 1932, the original bar is still there. Of course, known for the hamb…

My daughter and I were walk ins. The staff could not have been more friendly and accommodating. We got 2 seats at the bar and proceeded to have one of the best nights ever. Big shout out to John - …

Started with the pear salad and it was fantastic. My wife had the arugula salad and she said it was the best she has had. I went with the Black Label burger and it lived up to its billing. My wif…

Started with the pear salad and it was fantastic. My wife had the arugula salad and she said it was the best she has had. I went with the Black Label burger and it lived up to its billing. My wife …

What a place. The venue is amazing. It would be anyway but when you think of the history and culturally important visitors, it’s even more so. My wife and I had the steak au poivre which was quit…

We absolutely LOVE Minetta Tavern! The food is amazing & the dessert souffles are a MUST - Grand Marnier or Chocolate OR often - BOTH! The atmosphere is like being transported to a french bistro - …

We absolutely LOVE Minetta Tavern! The food is amazing & the dessert souffles are a MUST - Grand Marnier or Chocolate OR often - BOTH! The atmosphere is like being transported to a french bistro - …

Minetta Tavern is outstanding in every way. Clark, the very sharp host and maitre d' is welcoming and gracious as he orchestrates the excellent service. The staff is highly professional and att…

Despite the fact that three of four of us had the Black Label burger this was the best meal we've had this week. The burgers were great, as were the Yellowfin Tuna and Onion Soup. Service was g…

I did a lot of searching for a great burger and generally a special place in NYC. Minetta Tavern pops up on virtually every list. The burger is the best if I've ever had. The ambiance, decor, staff…

We were celebrating, and this was a perfect place to be. Excellent steaks, burgers.($37) worth it.. delicious chocolate soufflé… This is old-school perfect New York restaurant… Fun, elegant, atmosp…

Two choices of burguers Minetta o Black Label. Both are great $28-$25 Ceasar salad very good too. Family of four. 4 burguers, one ceasar, 4 glasses of wine, $235 with taxes and tip

Maestro Pasta is such a cute place. Very small with moderately limited seating, but I was able to walk right in and get a table for 2 at 7pm on a Saturday with no wait. It was so neat to see the pasta being made right in front of you, and the atmosphere is so great. The service was amazing, VERY quick to deliver the meal and drinks, and very friendly. I got an espresso martini which was very delicious (just note, it is more on the expensive side, almost the same price as my meal) but it was amazing. Unfortunately, I felt like my food (Bolognese with fettuccine noodles) was lacking. The portion size was great, definitely MORE than enough food for me (enough for 2 meals), but the taste was not was I was expecting. It was quite bland and underwhelming compared to the environment. Overall, this was a good place to visit and I had a good experience, I just wish my food was a bit more flavorful.

We were hungry and thirsty while walking down this street, and decided to eat here. Definitely worth it. They hand made their pasta in front of our eyes, and the sauces were creamy, flavorful, and great portions as well. The place is small, but looked like you stepped into a little bit of Italy. Waiters were incredibly friendly and nice, and served with efficiency. Would come here again, definitely worth it.

Fried Artichoke hearts was a great starter and the garlic aioli was great. Tiramisu was surprisingly dry but not the worst, not enough coffee flavor. Tartufo with fettuccine was the best pasta dish, Anolini Pasticciati filling was flavorless but the sauce was good. Tartufo focaccia was super filling and tasted great but it was really heavy, I didn’t expect so much cheese and sauce. Atmosphere was amazing, food was good, service was all right.

Sophia Barnes

Great service & bustling atmosphere that's very charming. The food was great, the French onion soup was perfect for cold January weather. The bone marrow was huge portion but got a bit too oily for me, and I felt too greasy to eat much of the Minetta burger I ordered. Luckily I took it home as doggy bag.

Jake Libucha

Came in for a late lunch excited to try this place. The atmosphere is great - old school tavern, unassuming from the outside, lively bar. The service was excellent from start to finish and the cocktails and drinks were delicious. The food left a little bit to be desired. The apps we tried were great (bone marrow 8/10; steak tartare 7/10). We had a range of entrees at the table... the moules frites were the highlight. The pappardelle was nothing special. The steak frites included a generous portion of steak that paired well with the bearnaise sauce and the fries were outstanding. However, there was no difference between the medium and medium rare that was ordered for the table, the kitchen went a bit overboard on the pepper seasoning, and the steak knives we received were less sharp than the butter knives we already had. Overall, worth checking out at least once. I'd come back if I was in the area to try the burger.

sergey sterling

A place with history. Stunning interior. Still relevant and very beautiful. The Norwegian eggs were a little too salty, perhaps because of the salmon, but the croque monsieur was amazing! The restaurant was packed, but we managed to get a seat at the bar. We would love to return to a place like this.

Shane

I had a late reservation, so some of the specials were gone. Didn’t find out until I ordered them (potato gratin,) totally fine! They offered me something similar off menu so I took it. But what arrived felt thrown together and rushed. It was just bland cooked potatoes. They were kind and took it off my bill. The grilled oysters were very good and the pasta special with truffle was amazing. They did a last call on soufflé when I sat down so I was kinda forced to decide if I wanted it or not. Glad I did because I devoured that whole thing solo. Overall, the experience felt kinda off for how much I was spending ($150 out the door.) The food was good but I won’t be singing its praises. For that kind of money I’d rather go somewhere else.

Spurthi Kontham

We boldly walked in on a Friday night for our anniversary and were seated at the bar after an hour wait - not too bad! You go for the atmosphere and the service, it was lovely. Drinks were delicious and we especially loved the squab and the chocolate soufflé (pictures don’t show how big it is, we couldn’t finish it! Despite our best efforts). I might get hate for this but the burger was just all right for my tastes. I like cheeseburgers and don’t know enough about beef to appreciate the dryagedness🤷 we would 100% go back for a special occasion.

+3

Zoe

One of the best burgers in New York City! We didn’t have a reservation and ended up waiting about an hour or two on a Friday night, finally sitting down for dinner around 11 PM. Even that late, the restaurant was still buzzing, intimate, packed, love the dark lighting , very romantic and full of that classic New York energy. The service was a solid 10/10, attentive and friendly without being rushed. Of course, we ordered their famous burger, and it truly lived up to the hype .perfectly juicy, fresh, and flavorful. Despite the wait, the whole experience was absolutely worth it. We had a lovely evening and will definitely be back.

+1

Revisited this classic after a while.\n\nAt 530pm it was basically full! Love the tavern chill vibe and friendly service.\n\nWe tried the daily special Prawn, it was okay. More like shrimps over praw…

Revisited this classic after a while.\n\nAt 530pm it was basically full! Love the tavern chill vibe and friendly service.\n\nWe tried the daily special Prawn, it was okay. More like shrimps over pr…

Cool spot. Iconic busy NYC restaurant with some old classic vibes. Amazing service. \n\nIndeed best NYC burger. The black label burger was fantastic. Had an amazing steak like flavorful char from…

Cool spot. Iconic busy NYC restaurant with some old classic vibes. Amazing service. \n\nIndeed best NYC burger. The black label burger was fantastic. Had an amazing steak like flavorful char from o…

Cool spot. Iconic busy NYC restaurant with some old classic vibes. Amazing service. \n\nIndeed best NYC burger. The black label burger was fantastic. Had an amazing steak like flavorful char from o…

Overall, it was a decent meal, but I left wanting more from the experience. Minetta Tavern is highly regarded and difficult to get a reservation during peak times. I once walked in out of curiosity…

It a small place which explains why it's so hard to get a resi. It's urbane with a sophisticated wait staff. We had martinis and their famous burger. As my friend said: we have now checked it off ou…

It a small place which explains why it's so hard to get a resi. It's urbane with a sophisticated wait staff. We had martinis and their famous burger. As my friend said: we have now checked it off …

It a small place which explains why it's so hard to get a resi. It's urbane with a sophisticated wait staff. We had martinis and their famous burger. As my friend said: we have now checked it of…

Very pleasant lunch with charming staff and decent food, but I see how they couldn’t hold onto the Michelin star. The steak tartare was delicious but the lobster roll small and a bit flavorless. An…

I heard they have the best burger in the city. I went and ordered one...it was delicious. I got up to go to the bathroom and my plate was cleared with most of the fries uneaten and half of the burg…

I heard they have the best burger in the city. I went and ordered one...it was delicious. I got up to go to the bathroom and my plate was cleared with most of the fries uneaten and half of the burg…

This place is not for the claustrophobic. Our seats were so close to the next table that that guys back was touching our table. The bar was two deep, blocking the entry. We had to squeeze past to…

Minetta Tavern has an iconic reputation, but our experience was a mixed bag. The atmosphere was lively but overcrowded, making it difficult to enjoy a relaxed meal. The wine list was shockingly ex…

Whatever they did to get a michelin star they have long since abandonded. Ordered the bone marrow-it was undercooked. Followed that with a butter lettuce salad. House dressing was pretty bland and …

Last year I ate the best crepe Suzette ever and had fantastic service! However today I came back just to ask if I could come in an hr for the dessert. I asked a woman that was at reception and she …