Manhattan Italian dining over open flames

Peasant makes inventive Italian cooking the focus, while candlelight sets dinner pace. The kitchen wood fired oven shapes those plates, and the menu includes the inventive calamari dish, a specific option to consider. On Elizabeth Street in Manhattan, the restaurant pairs rustic character with an intimate setting. It accommodates casual group gatherings and date nights, so the room can suit different company. Wine pairings and warm, attentive service round out the experience.

Service starts at 5 PM every day. Sunday through Thursday the kitchen closes at 9 PM, while Friday and Saturday service runs until 10 PM. Weekend evenings bring a livelier energy, a shift to weigh when choosing a night. The weekend close gives dinner more room to stretch, while weekdays follow an earlier finish. A focused meal for two and a longer gathering with friends both fit the setting. Open flame cooking anchors the evening, with Italian plates and attentive service keeping the meal centered on time together at the table.