Wood-Fired Plates and Ramen in New York

4.4 (312)

Mon, 16:00 – 22:00; Tue – Fri, 12:00 – 22:00; Sat – Sun, 11:00 – 22:00

118 Greenwich Ave

Chef Ed Cotton's West Village kitchen serves wood-fired American dishes, raw bar classics and handmade pasta. Reviewers praise the meatloaf and branzino. A handsome bar anchors the dining room, with French martinis among the drinks. Happy hour deals apply only to outdoor tables.

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 on Sixth Avenue. Rich miso and black garlic tonkotsu broths anchor the ramen selection. Tender chashu pork also features in pork rice bowls. Gyoza and rice balls round out the menu. Reviews highlight the welcoming staff and cozy setting.

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 and weekend brunch. Martini Hour anchors the drinks offering alongside the Rhubarb Spritz. Avocado toast is one of the lighter bites. Reviewers praise the Bloody Mary. Cocktail orders can occasionally take around 25 minutes to arrive.

4.3 (1,972)

Mon – Sun, 12:00 – 22:00

325 Bleecker St

Mama's Too! serves square slices on Bleecker Street. A thick, airy sourdough base gives the pizza its crisp bite. Toppings include Cacio e Pepe and poached pear. Indoor seating is extremely limited. Fast counter service supports the shop's focus on takeout.