Mario Batali's now-classic West Village townhouse restaurant where pastas and offal dishes may redefine what you think of Italian food Read more.
They do southern dishes, but the standard order here is pancakes.
We love seasonal sweets like the spicy-crusted linzer tart; but all year, you'll find one of the best coconut cakes in NYC; extra-buttery scones; and mini vanilla, caramel, or chocolate profiteroles. Read more.
Don't look through the brunch menu too quickly or you might miss the Chocolate Brioche with Sea Salt & Butter listed under 'Sides.'
Killer sandwiches including the tuna, the Cubano, the plebian-sounding club and ham&cheese sandwich. Great for classic French baked goods, bread, and beautifully made, full-flavored ice cream. Read more.
In the tavern section, great food and drinks can be had at a fraction of the cost of a meal in the main dining room.
We prefer the less formal tap room up front, where the prices are gentler but the food is just as good.
