Four Greenwich Village Italian Spots for a Date Night

4.3 (1,811)

Mon – Thu, Sun, 17:00 – 22:00; Fri – Sat, 17:00 – 23:00

110 Waverly Pl

A candlelit carriage house on Waverly Place, serving bold regional Italian dishes and handmade pastas to a classic rock soundtrack. Tableside presentations add a playful touch, and the menu brings black spaghetti and an olive oil ice cream. Dinner starts at 5:00 PM nightly.

4.5 (2,457)

Mon – Thu, Sun, 10:00 – 01:00 (+1); Fri – Sat, 10:00 – 02:00 (+1)

129 MacDougal Street

Opened near Washington Square Park in 1977, this compact Italian room leads into an indoor garden patio that feels like sitting outside. Order a lasagna flight or a classic pizza, and head downstairs for seating near the live jazz. Open until 1:00 AM, later on weekends.

4.9 (787)

Mon – Sun, 17:00 – 23:00

56 University Pl

Smaller than you might expect, this University Place wine bar pours by the glass from Trentino Alto Adige. A short menu runs from burrata in an original caprese to octopus with potatoes and peas, and staff steer non-drinkers toward lemonade. Open 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM daily.

4.5 (449)

Mon – Thu, Sun, 12:00 – 22:00; Fri – Sat, 12:00 – 22:30

548 LaGuardia Place

Tuscan classics and fresh seafood fill the menu at this quaint, romantic spot near Washington Square Park, from pizza and pasta to mussels, salmon and branzino with a generous side of vegetables. Expect indoor and outdoor seating, attentive staff and reasonable pricing for the area.