Fodor's Expert Review Minetta Tavern

$$$ Greenwich Village Modern American

By converting a moribund 80-year-old Italian restaurant into a cozy hot spot, restaurateur Keith McNally created yet another hit. Try early and often to score reservations, so that you can sample creations like truffle-spiked roasted chicken breast, bone marrow on toast, expertly aged steaks, and the celebrated Black Label burger, a gorgeous assembly of meat with caramelized onions and an added layer of cheese. The barroom, with its original details intact, is great for people-watching. Landing a table in the back room, with its original mural depicting West Village life and wall-to-wall photos of famous and infamous customers from eras gone by, makes sweet-talking the reservationist a worthy endeavor.

Modern American Historical Lunch Dinner Brunch $$$ Lively Best Bet

Quick Facts

113 MacDougal St.
New York, New York  10012, USA

212-475–3850

www.minettatavernny.com

Known For:
  • Classic New York dining
  • Original details and mural
  • Tough to get a table
Restaurant Details:
Rate Includes: No lunch Mon.--Wed., Reservations essential

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