Six West Village Bistros for a Cozy Dinner

Amélie West Village Restaurant, Bistro & Wine Bar

Mon – Thu, 12:00 – 23:00; Fri, 12:00 – 00:00 (+1); Sat, 11:00 – 00:00 (+1); Sun, 11:00 – 23:00

4.5 (1,468)

22 West 8th Street

A lively West Village bistro known for its wine list, warm service, and standout French frites. It fits an easy dinner that drifts late. Open to midnight on Friday and Saturday. Pricing is mid-priced.

Bird Dog

Mon – Thu, 16:00 – 22:00; Fri, 16:00 – 23:00; Sat, 14:00 – 23:00; Sun, 14:00 – 22:00

4.6 (954)

525 Hudson St

An intimate Hudson Street room plating Southern-influenced Italian cooking, with a relaxed pasta happy hour. It suits a dressed-up but unfussy dinner. Open from 4:00 PM daily. Pricing is upscale.

Sevilla Restaurant and Bar

Wed – Thu, Sun, 13:00 – 21:00; Fri – Sat, 13:00 – 22:00

4.3 (1,340)

62 Charles Street

An enduring Charles Street Spanish tavern serving classic plates at indoor and outdoor tables. Walk right in for paella and sangria. Open Wednesday through Sunday from 1:00 PM. Pricing is mid-priced.

Tartine

Mon, 11:00 – 16:00; Tue – Fri, 11:00 – 16:00, 17:30 – 22:30; Sat, 10:00 – 16:00, 17:00 – 22:30; Sun, 10:00 – 16:00, 17:00 – 22:00

4.4 (979)

253 West 11th Street

A corner French bistro on West 11th serving classic cafe fare from lunch through weekend brunch. It rewards a quiet, unhurried table. Weekend brunch runs 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Pricing is mid-priced.

Spunto

Mon – Tue, 11:30 – 21:00; Wed, 11:30 – 21:30; Thu – Fri, 11:30 – 22:00; Sat, 12:00 – 22:00; Sun, 12:00 – 21:30

4.5 (552)

261 Bowery

A relaxed Bowery room turning out ultra-thin, crispy pizzas in a spacious setting. It works for a group splitting pies. Open to 10:00 PM Thursday through Saturday. Pricing is mid-priced.

Lin & Daughters

Tue – Thu, Sun, 11:30 – 21:30; Fri – Sat, 11:30 – 22:00

4.7 (379)

181 West 4th Street

A tiny West 4th Street nook plating regional Chinese comfort food, from hand-made dumplings to family-recipe noodle soups. It suits a focused, two-person dinner. Open to 10:00 PM on weekends, closed Monday. Pricing is mid-priced.