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Charlie Bird

Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar$$$$

SoHo, New York

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Charlie Bird

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Ranked #7 for seafood in SoHo
Has a stamp of approval from The New Yorker and Time Out New York
"The Farro salad was delicious and fresh."(27 Tips)
"The scallops are everything!! Try the razor clams and farro as well."(24 Tips)
"Duck egg uni pasta is to die for."(10 Tips)
"Love that they use Zalto stemware!"(4 Tips)

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DensFebruary 1, 2014
Really legit bourbon old fashioned at the bar. Uni pasta is a Must Have™ and the sage-butter scallops are pretty great too. Not sure why the menu looks like a prop out of GTA Vice City tho.
EaterSeptember 15, 2014
Exciting market-driven Italian cuisine, but the thing that you might like the most about this restaurant is the service. The team will make you feel like you're the guest of honor at a very hip party. Read more
Upvoted Aug 25
Barrila TwinsDecember 24, 2016
Charlie bird has a lunch special which is 32 dollars for a small plate and a pasta. We had the crudo which was light and fresh and the cacio e Pepe which was simple and delicious!
Noah WeissJuly 27, 2014
Yes, get the duck egg spaghetti with uni. Get two it's so good. But don't overlook the other small plates and pastas the razor clams, fluke with spicy oil, stracciatella toast, and bacon cappellacci.
AnnaFebruary 2, 2015
They have the best burrata I've ever tasted. The cheese they use is imported from Italy! Get the farro salad it's amazing! And for dessert get the warm chocolate budino!
EpicuriousAugust 3, 2014
Order the pistachio- and mint-laden farro salad, tripe-topped toast, and duck-egg spaghetti finished with guanciale and lobes of fresh uni and pair it with a bottle of the 2005 Kuenhof Sylvaner. Read more
Kim PhamDecember 21, 2015
This place is gorgeous - grab one of the upstairs corner booths overlooking the main dining area. The Brussels sprouts are all sorts of delicious.
CITY GRITAugust 5, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Hands down 1 of our favorite spots in NYC. Razor Clams top Sarah’s single best bite list. Also recommend Farro, Uni Spaghetti, Chicken & Gelati. Bonus: can order half bottle from incredible wine list!
Chad HornerSeptember 5, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Charlie Bird is a hip restaurant, but in a welcoming, unintimidating way. for brunch I highly recommend the farro salad, and the patio seating if the weather is cooperating!
Eric TashFebruary 15, 2015
Great service. Food was superb too. We got the burratta toast. My wife got the pappardelle with duck ragu and I got the sea bass. Save room for the chocolate bundino. O - the wine list is awesome!
Ashley ChanDecember 2, 2019
Good pastas, even better seafood. Seafood is fresh and served almost Japanese-style (raw and seasoned like sashimi).The razor clams and hamachi were both great.
Jessi SinghAugust 29, 2017
Besides the food and wine, which every time are beyond incredible, there is design, music, bits of humor and the characters behind the joint to enjoy too. Charlie Bird has a personality and I love it.
Emily WilsonSeptember 30, 2016
Everyone already says so but it's true: the farro salad is not to miss. Chicken liver toast is also killer. Ask for a wine recommendation—they know their grapes. Hip hop tracks are a plus.
The Corcoran GroupJanuary 17, 2014
One of the hottest new restaurants to hit the downtown scene, the food certainly lives up to the hype. Be sure to order: razor clams, rigatoni, duck egg spaghetti and the chicken.
Amanda RellaAugust 7, 2017
Everything tastes incredibly fresh and delicious. The fluke and scallop crudos are amazing. Same with the one marrow. Tagliatelle with pork ragu is a must! The atmosphere is a lot of fun too!
Morgan McKeeJuly 21, 2018
Finally tried and actually enjoyed! The resy fee is kind of ridiculous but we did get “free” champagne. Both pastas and mains are good. Not usually a chicken person but would recommend for main
Chefs FeedOctober 2, 2015
"The sweetest scallops with that fresh, clean textural bite, a hint of lemon zest and chives. Then top it off with a finger-licking-good, amazing dumping of hot brown butter." Chef Russell Jackson Read more
Sam WinnickMarch 24, 2015
The carbonara and gnocchi are amazing!!! All the sides are excellent too - broccoli rabe and cauliflower are awesome. Burrata toast is tasty and the chicken is very good. Fun atmosphere & great music
Adam BesvinickMay 26, 2014
Been here 5+ times
One of the best playlists at any restaurant I've ever been to. The food and wine are equally great.
In NYCSeptember 7, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Anything from the raw bar is outstanding. Fluke crudo, razor clams come to mind. Outstanding wine selection. Comfortable outdoor seating as well.
Jesse LaneSeptember 13, 2016
The bone marrow with anchovy paste was a real standout dish, although everything was delicious and was reasonably priced (well New York reasonable).
The New YorkerNovember 26, 2013
“The food is comforting, with some ingenious additions, like uni in a creamy duck-egg spaghetti, and mint and pistachios in a lemony farro salad.” Read more
Meredith BlechmanFebruary 12, 2015
Outdoor dining in summer; cozy for dates in winter. Bar seating. Crispy brussel sprouts, farro salad, grilled octopus, roasted artichokes, black bass. Props for awesome art by Lyle Owerko.
JonahDecember 4, 2017
The chicken was delicious. Just make sure it's cooked all the way through. Nice atmosphere. Good for lunch, date spot, and friends.
Tina HilllOctober 14, 2016
Everything here is excellent. Great wine, tasty food and good music. Portions are small but the deliciousness makes up for it. Loved the octopus fish and the burrata.
Marisa BangashApril 22, 2014
Farro salad was incredible. Well beyond expectation: Farro, fava beans, scallions, grilled shallots, roasted pistachios, radishes, parmesan, with lemon, salt and olive oil flavors. Amazing.
Elisa AJanuary 4, 2016
Razor clams, Farro salad, and crispy sea bream. Talk to the sommelier about wine, they have a great selection!
EaterJanuary 7, 2014
Owner Robert Bohr, sommelier Grant Reynolds, and the rest of the team will make you feel like you're the guest of honor at a very hip party. [Eater 38 Member]
Alex RavenelAugust 18, 2015
Impressive, well curated wine list. Get a bunch of things off the menu to share over a bottle of something great.
Edwina McGregorJuly 26, 2019
The Cacio e Pepe is marvellous. It’s a little on the pricey side given the portion size but I’ll be back to try the rest of the menu.
Brad LAugust 26, 2014
Attentive, knowledgable, friendly service. Excellently curated wine list. A menu that doesn't try too hard, but preparations that surprise with every dish. Perfect in every regard.
Pauline KingSeptember 28, 2013
had the pasta special, which was so incredibly salty!!! like chef must have knocked over a bucket of salt... the razor clams and scallop crudo, however, we're very good
hania albraikanFebruary 26, 2018
We ordered simple pasta one with truffle, and the other one with tomato sauce. The pasta was home made,but it was fishy have a bit taste of eggs,service was extent and they canceled the truffle pasta.
Adam LeibsohnSeptember 28, 2013
Get the fluke starter. Best I've ever tasted. The chicken for the main is pretty fucking fantastic. And the plum + mascarpone dessert is perfect. There's your whole order. Go!
Rachel KarnofskyMay 15, 2014
Immaculate has it right.. Wouldn't give it a 9.0 but highly recommend. Razor clams, octopus and crab spaghetti were amazing. I'd also go heavier on apps than mains as chicken was forgettable
AmateurConciergeJune 10, 2019
The chicken is really really solid. Updated farro salad sadly replaced tomatoes with new veggies but still quite bomb
Cynthia LinDecember 23, 2015
Really like their menu! Brussel sprouts a bit salty, but the poached egg is great. Kidney punch juice really good!
Time Out New YorkAugust 29, 2018
Sipping wine out of a pricey Zalto stem is an activity typical of more formal surroundings, but at Charlie Bird, you swirl a smoky Rodano chianti riserva while nodding your head to the Notorious B.I.G Read more
Maya ShanmugamJuly 4, 2015
Highly recommend the squash blossoms; even if you don't like anchovies, go for it- there's no fishy taste, just a nice touch of umami to bring out the ricotta.
Andy RosenbergMay 16, 2014
This is my jam. The only place to go if you are craving razor clams and good hip hop. Pay with Cover and skip waiting for the check.
Charles BJuly 13, 2013
great new spot. they blast Biggie and deliver some first rate grub with solid service. Pastas, suckling pig and chocolate desert with olive oil gelato the highlights.
Paula BuzzoJune 8, 2018
Ask for Razor Clams as appetizer, really good and for main, Gnocchi Rosa. Excellent attendance.
PaulaNovember 22, 2015
The Farro salad was delicious and fresh. Saffron pasta was perfectly cooked al dente. Ask for the orange buttermilk pancakes with cranberry, amazing!
Honghui YuFebruary 18, 2018
Great selection of pastas and a stellar wine list. Perfect little spot for a date.
emily chenAugust 18, 2014
the awesome throwback hip hop/ rap playlist they put on is 'Chicken and Ribs' by Charlie Reyes on Spotify FYI.
Geoffroy BablonJanuary 27, 2014
Start your night with the farro salad, continue with the duck egg (uni) spaghetti and a side of butternut squash. Wash it down with a bottle of Jordan Salcito's "Girasole".
Village VoiceJune 10, 2013
Don't let the loud tunes and neon menus fool you -- this new Ryan Hardy hotspot boasts refined eats such as veal ragu and an impressive wine list long on affordable bottles.
Melanie EismanNovember 5, 2013
Service was just ok- I think waiter had to go kill the chicken after we ordered-but it was a damn good roasted chicken. And def the best grilled octopus I've ever had. Get the stracciatella toast too
Lockhart SteeleJuly 23, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Get the fluke (every time), Knife and Fork salad (almost certainly), pasta special (if it sounds proper) and then roll from there. Bird is the word.
Emily HummelJanuary 21, 2014
Everyone is right - duck egg spaghetti with uni is a must, farro salad delish. panna cotta and stracciatella cheese toast were yummy too!

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