Six Greenwich Village Tables Around MacDougal

The Village still rewards a wander off Washington Square. These six run from an approachable omakase and a courtyard lasagna spot to a rum-and-salsa room, a clam-pie pizzeria, Vietnamese pho, and Ethiopian platters.

Genki Omakase
Mon – Sun, 12:00 – 15:00, 17:00 – 23:00
4.8 (1,409)
552 LaGuardia Pl Store 4

An approachable Greenwich Village omakase where chefs Jay and Brian craft fresh, detail-oriented sushi. It rewards a focused tasting. Open daily, lunch noon to 3:00 PM. Pricing is upscale.

La Lanterna di Vittorio
Mon – Thu, Sun, 10:00 – 01:00 (+1); Fri – Sat, 10:00 – 02:00 (+1)
4.5 (2,457)
129 MacDougal Street

A cozy MacDougal Street spot with lasagna flights in a covered garden courtyard and live jazz downstairs. It suits a long, relaxed night. Open to 2:00 AM on weekends. Pricing is mid-priced.

Cuba Restaurant & Rum Bar
Mon – Wed, 12:00 – 22:00; Thu, 12:00 – 23:00; Fri, 12:00 – 00:00 (+1); Sat, 11:30 – 00:00 (+1); Sun, 11:30 – 22:00
4.5 (1,961)
222 Thompson Street

A Thompson Street room bringing Old Havana energy with live salsa and rum cocktails. It fits a lively group night. Open to midnight on Friday and Saturday. Pricing is mid-priced.

Denino's Greenwich Village
Mon – Wed, 16:30 – 22:00; Thu, 16:30 – 23:00; Fri – Sat, 12:00 – 23:00; Sun, 12:00 – 21:00
4.5 (745)
93 MacDougal St

A friendly MacDougal Street pizzeria loved for thin, ultra-crispy pies, especially the clam pie, plus generous Italian plates. It suits a casual dinner. Open to 11:00 PM Thursday through Saturday. Pricing is mid-priced.

Hello Saigon
Mon – Sun, 10:30 – 21:30
4.3 (637)
180 Bleecker Street

A cozy brick-walled Bleecker Street spot serving comforting Vietnamese classics, from beef-rib pho to smoky pork ribs. It works for an inexpensive, warming meal. Open daily to 9:30 PM. Pricing is inexpensive.

Meskerem Ethiopian Cuisine
Mon – Sun, 12:00 – 22:00
4.1 (609)
124 MacDougal St #1247

A cozy MacDougal Street spot serving classic Ethiopian platters on injera, paired with honey wine and beer. It suits a shared, hands-on dinner. Open daily to 10:00 PM. Pricing is mid-priced.

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