Four New York Restaurants, From Shared Plates to Ramen

Menuless meals let the table mix and match seasonal dishes at its own pace. The selection spans four Manhattan kitchens, including a Bleecker Street pizza shop focused on takeout with extremely limited indoor seating.

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Blue Hill
4.6 (1,367)
Mon – Fri, 17:30 – 21:30; Sat – Sun, 11:30 – 14:00, 17:30 – 21:30
75 W Washington Pl

Blue Hill builds its menuless meals around seasonal ingredients from the Barber family's Massachusetts dairy, the Stone Barns Center and farms within 250 miles. Assortments of shared plates let the table mix and match at its own pace. Dinner runs nightly, with lunch on Saturdays and Sundays.

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Mama's Too!
4.3 (1,972)
Mon – Sun, 12:00 – 22:00
325 Bleecker St

Mama's Too! bakes thick, airy sourdough square slices with a crisp crust. Toppings include poached pear and Cacio e Pepe. Fast counter service supports the shop's takeout focus. Indoor seating is extremely limited at this West Village spot on Bleecker Street.

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RamenYa
4.7 (231)
Mon – Thu, 12:00 – 15:00, 16:30 – 21:30; Fri – Sat, 12:00 – 15:00, 16:30 – 22:00; Sun, 12:00 – 20:00
469 6th Ave

RamenYa makes its noodles in house for rich miso and black garlic tonkotsu ramen. Tender chashu pork features in both noodle bowls and dedicated rice bowls. Gyoza and rice balls round out the menu. Its cozy dining room sits at 469 6th Ave.

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Dante West Village
4.4 (1,289)
Mon – Sat, 10:00 – 00:00 (+1); Sun, 10:00 – 23:00
551 Hudson Street

Dante West Village serves Italian small plates at 551 Hudson Street. Weekend brunch includes lighter bites such as avocado toast and scones. The bar offers Martini Hour and cocktails including the Rhubarb Spritz. Guests sometimes report delays with their drink orders.

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