Candlelit Natural Wine and Italian Small Plates in the Village

Sorso runs on the Italian idea that a glass of wine deserves something to eat beside it. The bottle list leans toward small Italian producers and low intervention pours, and the kitchen sends out plates made for sharing across a candlelit table. Grilled octopus lands over bright pea puree, burrata arrives draped with prosciutto and figs, and a chopped salad folds in feta and tomato. The green leather banquette and dark tiled tables keep the room intimate even on a crowded night, which suits a slow date or an unhurried catch up. Regulars have pushed it to 4.9 across nearly 800 reviews, a rare mark for a room this compact. You will find it on University Place in Greenwich Village, a short walk from Washington Square, moving at the pace of a proper aperitivo.