There are few places that hold up over time, or even visit to visit. However L'Artusi is one of them and a place I go regularly. I may be late to the party with this place but the party is still going on. A friend introduced me to this place a little over a year ago and it has not failed me since. In typical West Village style, the decor is minimalist chic and dimly-lit while featuring an open kitchen in the back. Good for date night, girls night, family dinner etc., the menu is consistent with seasonal specials, offering an array of crudo, small veggie plates, pastas, fish, meat and a not to be missed set of sides (ranging in price from $13-28). Wine list is extensive and while portions are on the smaller side, sharing tapas-style is encouraged, and personally, I've never left hungry.
A solid starter is the roasted mushrooms with pancetta, fried egg and ricota salata ($17 pictured below, left). However my FAVORITE dish is the spaghetti with ramps, chili and parmesan ($18 see below, right) which comes with buttery bread crumbs on top (thats right). It sounds plain but it is so lovely I can't justify NOT ordering it (even just to share). That being said, I've tried nearly everything on the menu and you really can't go wrong. The crispy potatoes with fried sage (side, $8) is delicious and comes with a salsa bianco (tastes like mix of ricotta and creme fraiche) and might make you hurt someone its so good. While reservations can be hard short notice, walk-ins who don't mind a wait are usually accommodated in my experience. And now I'm hungry...
228 W 10th St New York, NY 10014 (212) 255-5757
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