dell'anima
(Now Closed)Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar$$$$
West Village, New York
The experts at The Wall Street Journal and The Corcoran Group recommend this place
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Sara BialMay 5, 2012Sit at the back bar, where you can dine and watch the food prepared. Great experience. Hard to get reservations, though.
Michael LeeOctober 26, 2015Pork chop with a beautifully browned exterior and edge to edge perfectly cooked interior. Very juicy and tasty.- Kathryn YuAugust 16, 2011The 'Negroni sbagliato' ("wrong Negroni" in Italian) uses sparkling wine instead of gin. It's delicious. The regular negroni is no slouch either.
Alberto MannDecember 21, 2013Great sweetbreads. Risotto is not risotto - more like Italian fried rice with sausage but still quite good.
cyn kOctober 24, 2011scrumptious italian food- the best i've had in nyc so far. you must try the caramelized brussel sprouts if they're in season.
Request a seat in front of the open kitchen so you can watch the chefs work their magic! Try the beets, octopus, uni spaghetti, and duck breast - yum!
Viviana PalaciosSeptember 6, 2011Dishes were all delicious, fav was the carbonara and scallops crudo. For dessert, the rum cake with salted gelato is a must!- Derek PhillipsFebruary 22, 2018Try the tasting menu at the bar. Andrew and his crew do a fantastic job
Leandro LageraMay 29, 2016Late night pasta for the win! They had barolo before it was cool. Will always love this place.
- MrjlpzJanuary 9, 2016Very small and it sucks that you cant have a conversation without have the next table hearing every single breath. However, food was very good but its small portions.
- Michael LeeOctober 26, 2015It's noisy and crowded so don't expect to have a quiet conversation here. If you don't mind that, good date spot.
GenaApril 3, 2013Be sure to order the Charred Octopus. It's smokey, slight tart and wildly addicting.
The Wall Street JournalAugust 12, 2010Consider the house-made pastas ($17-$18) or the popular charred octopus with chorizo dish ($16). Read more
Bring a hearty appetite to this West Village eatery, because all 5 bruschettes are an absolute must.
Nidhi BhatJuly 21, 2012Dark chocolate pistachio tart is to die for. Start with charred octopus for sure.
RazorfishSeptember 20, 2011Al dente, full of flavor, and home made. Great service, beautiful interior, you definitely get what you pay for.
Sonali SridharJanuary 23, 2011Fabulous brunch! Try the polenta, shrimp, poached eggs plate. It leaves an amazing sense of satisfaction on the palette.
Abbey BowerJuly 17, 2011The prix fixe menu on Mondays is wonderful. It is meatless but I promise, you won't miss the meat!
Cali ZimmermanJuly 28, 2012All the food has some spice to it. Be prepared to have something spicy even if they say it's mild
Kinjil MathurOctober 19, 2015walk-in and get the chef's counter. it's the best seat in the house. wait is ranges 0 - 60 mins
Pastas are phenomenal. Less sceney than it's sibling, L'Artusi
Amy LindaFebruary 17, 2013Get the pineapple upside down cake with coconut sorbet. You will not regret it.
The Food SlutsJune 12, 2012Somewhat sloppy food makes this seem more like a wine bar than restaurant. While the pastas were tasty (in the $20 range) char grilled octopus ($19) was more charred than grilled. Loud, cramped space. Read more
Showtime NetworkApril 1, 2011Be sure to check out Anfora, the wine bar next door. There’s definitely no holy water in their glasses!
Salvatore CanforaMay 20, 2018It’s ok because it’s open until late but Italian cousine it’s another story.
Adam SeiferSeptember 15, 2011Sit at the chef's table and enjoy the dance as they turn out incredible meals.
Jeffrey TascarellaFebruary 10, 2010Have Joe pick you out a wine. Get the avocado bruschetta, octopus, trofie, sweetbreads, and that chocolate-caramel tart thing.
The negroni sbagliato is a fabulous cocktail - not to be missed!
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dell'anima means "of the soul," which clearly defines the soul satisfying, flavorful, rustic Italian cooking offered here. The wine list is entirely Italian and emphasizes small producers and to a large extent organic, biodynamic, and natural wines.
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 5:30 PM–Midnight
- Fri
- 5:00 PM–1:00 AM
- Sat
- 11:00 AM–3:00 PM
- 5:00 PM–1:00 AM
- Sun
- 11:00 AM–3:00 PM
- 5:00 PM–Midnight
(212) 366-6633
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
No
Music
Yes
Parking
Street
Restroom
Yes
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Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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"Stuffed garlic flatbread, chrysanthemum salad and the garganelli are all must gets. Lasagna and the braciole (both for two) were also awesome if you're with a group."
Linds - 9.1
"Delicious Italian food. Great to share small plates. So basically Italian tapas."
Vera Kern - 9.0
"Great food. The pizza and focaccia were delicious. Very cool decor and interior. Service was quick and friendly. Great addition to the neighborhood. We will be back!"
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- 9.4
"Always worth it. It's getting crowded now but the walkway is beautifully designed, and the public art is great."
Chris Revelle - 8.2
"Always comfortably full of locals of all ages but you'll never wait for a table. Great wings and Amazing potatoes au gratin"
Luke White - 7.9
"Eclectic mix of people, programmable electronic jukebox, bar food and the hidden back art room in the back is a jem. Happy Hour 4pm‐7pm daily. Cool staff!"
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