Dante West Village

“Dante is hands down my favorite brunch spot in NYC! The atmosphere perfectly captures the authentic charm of the West Village, warm, lively and effortlessly stylish! The drinks are always outstanding, and they serve what is, in my opinion, the best Bloody Mary in New York!! Every cocktail is crafted to perfection and makes brunch here feel extra special. What keeps me coming back, though, is the consistently impeccable service. The staff is welcoming, attentive, and always makes you feel taken care of. If you’re looking for an amazing brunch, incredible drinks, and a true West Village vibe, Dante never disappoints. A New York classic that lives up to the hype every single time! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”

“Came here for brunch with friends on a Saturday. The host was super sweet and seated us early, which allowed us to get settled and even order a drink. Food and cocktails were great! Definitely recommend the avocado toast, but it’s a normal portion size (not an overwhelming one) but if you have a bigger appetite, definitely get an appetizer. I did, just a scone with jam and clotted cream - but no photo because ate it in 4 swift bites! Still, recommend both. Also, big kudos on the Rhubarb Spritz. Service was great from the server, he had a great memory and brought a calming energy to the table. He checked in on us regularly, along with another colleague, which was fantastic. All in all, a great experience with them. The only criticism I have is that the cocktails took, on average, about 25 minutes to get, which was disappointing. I’m not sure if they were short-staffed at the bar, but we definitely would’ve had more drinks if they were coming more timely. Still, I would definitely recommend this spot, just on the understanding that ~2 cocktails in the timeframe you’re there may have to be continued at another bar in the area.”

“Late entry here but my friend group and I had one of the best nights of our lives at Dante! We added it to our trip itinerary based on its reputation and we were not disappointed. The boys loved the Negroni flights and the girls loved everything. Our waiter, William, approached my husband and helped to coordinate an iconic prank that will be a lifelong memory for my friends and I-i won’t share the details in case he can get another group with this same hilarious trick. William also provided incredible recommendations for both newbies and cocktail experts in the group. The bread and butter were a must 5 star, rest of the food is a 4 but you’re there for the main course anyway-the cocktails. Was not surprised when my local friends in NY said Dante’s is a favorite and a right of passage for anyone new to NYC. HIGHLY recommend.”

“I love this place! The cocktail menu is fabulous. I got a Negroni Bianco. So good. My group was eating at 10:30 PM so ate light and were impressed by the numerous options that wouldn’t weigh you down before bedtime. I had a delicious salad with arugula and smoked trout. My vegetarian daughter had a cauliflower dish along with some grilled pumpkin. Another had a burrata appetizer and one ordered the cheeseburger. That cheeseburger was more than she could consume. All of the cocktails were well balanced. One was enough. I’ll be back. Great vibe! Ram, our waiter, was terrific and the staff worked well as a team.”

“Overall, an average experience. The drinks were fine, and the food was just okay. I found the pasta didn’t have a ton of flavor. My friend didn’t love the burger but unsure why. The ambiance is nice and so was the service. There was a little miscommunication regarding the reservation- I had an email confirming an outdoor reservation but upon arrival they were unable to honor that. The reason they gave for that didn’t make a ton of sense to my friend and I but we were fine to just eat inside. It’s a cute spot but not super inclined to go back.”