Best Restaurants for People Watching in West Village

7 restaurants available nearby

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1. Serafina Meatpacking

4.5

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Meatpacking District

Booked 13 times today

In the heart of the Meatpacking District only few steps from the Whitney Museum, Little Island, Highline and Chelsea Market. Our guests feast on delicious Italian cuisine including Serafina’s signature thin crust pizzas, delicious pastas, fresh salads, seafood, burgers and meats as well as delicious crafted cocktails and a curated wine list.Cozy atmosphere, full bar, 3 floors and an outdoor café offer excellent people watching on the neighborhood's classic cobblestone streets. It is also a favorite brunch destination.PRIVATE DINING AVAILABLEWALK-INS are welcome for parties of two and three with no reservations. Credit Card are required for parties of 6 and more to secure the reservation. A 24-hour cancellation notice is required to avoid the cancellation fee ($30 per person)

2. Sweetbriar

4.5

Awesome(138)

Price: Expensive

• American • NoMad

Booked 6 times today

Michelin Guide: "Located at the base of the handsome Park South hotel, Sweetbriar a buzzy spot, where well-dressed diners make for enjoyable people watching." Sweetbriar restaurant delivers New American cooking kissed by the flames of a wood-fired grill and a seasonally directed menu that has something for everyone. Love mushrooms? This is the place to partake, since they're sourced from all over the world. Case in point? A Seared maitake mushroom, dressed in a warm parmesan cream sauce with ricotta gnudi and Guanciale chips. Or, start things off light with a crudité of seasonal vegetables with a sweet basil mascarpone before tucking into a heartier house favorite of wood fired spinach dip composed of French gruyere and charred spinach served with wood fire grilled bread .

3. Serafina Tribeca

4.6

Exceptional(745)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • TriBeCa

Booked 28 times today

A beautiful building on the corner of West Broadway and Reade Street with large windows, excellent for people watching in the colder months and lovely breezes on warmer days and nights. Comforting Italian cuisine paired with excellent wines, or one of the many choices from the large bar menu cocktails and spirits. Open for Brunch on Saturday and Sunday, Lunch and Dinner daily.

4. Pappardella

4.7

Exceptional(2837)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Upper West Side

Booked 32 times today

Welcome to PappardellaPappardella restaurant brings to you the flavors and food of Tuscany. Established in 1983, Pappardella offers a romantic setting of timeless charm with 20 foot ceilings, French doors; a stunning mural of Florence.Menu and service reflect the warmth and attention of the old world, as well as the diversity and techniques of today. we feature homemade pasta, artisanal pizza; other great Italian staples, like chicken parmagian, grilled branzino; scrumptious tiramisu.A beautiful outdoor terrace makes for great people watching in the warm months. Pappardella is conveniently located near the beacon theater, the museum of natural history &Central Park offering lunch; dinner pre fix, brunch.

5. Juliette

4.6

Exceptional(233)

Price: Expensive

• French American • Williamsburg

Booked 70 times today

Williamsburg's Juliette is a charming French-inspired neighborhood bistro with a fresh and modern spin. Juliette offers a full brunch menu along with seasonal specials every day. For Dinner, you will find bistro comfort classics along with seasonally inspired dishes or try one of the Chef's daily specials. Pair everything and anything with a well crafted seasonally inspired cocktail, local craft beer or choose from our rotating selection of wine. Juliette offers several dining options including a beautiful indoor garden, cozy wine room and lively bar area. For al fresco dining, enjoy some people watching on the sidewalk cafe or escape to the roof terrace away from the thrum of the city. We accept Dinner and Brunch reservations. We do reserve a large portion of our seating for walk in business. For reservations larger than 16 guests, Please call or email us directly. Events please contact juliette.events@gmail.com.

6. Yves

4.0

Excellent(246)

Price: Expensive

• French • TriBeCa

Booked 6 times today

Yves Restaurant was inspired by Smith & Mills owners adoration of the small and highly personalized owner-operated neighborhood Café culture in Paris (Montmartre) and North Africa, Morocco. Yves occupies a two hundred year old former Seafarers Inn, across from the main downtown Hudson River entrance. The restaurant is washed in a minimalist design aesthetic in the heart of picturesque Tribeca. The photographic artwork is inspired by the marriage of fashion, design, community and people. The menu exudes clean and modern French fare sprinkled with a Moroccan influence. Although refined, the dishes are comforting, approachable and familiar. Our culinary team’s approach is simple sophistication balanced with a side of whimsy and fun.Yves has been labeled the best view to water and people watching in Tribeca. The 46 seat (interior seating) is made much larger feeling by the 80 plus outdoor seats (weather permitting) on the corner of N Moore st with the Hudson River in the backdrop.

7. Yuca Bar

4.9

Exceptional(44)

Price: Moderate

• Latin American • East Village

Booked 17 times today

Right in the heart of the East Village, Yuca Bar & Restaurant has been dishing out the best of Latin flavors for over two decades. Our menu is like a journey through Latin America, serving both timeless classics and fresh twists you've gotta try. And when it comes to drinks? Our cocktails are straight-up fire. Sit yourself down at our open window seating or the sidewalk café – prime spots for some solid city scenes and epic people-watching. Don't even think about missing our weekend brunch; it's a Latin food party you'll want to be part of. And hey, taco fans? Taco Tuesdays are on with a 50% off deal. For those in the mood for a deal, we've got an all-day, every-day happy hour that lasts until 8 pm. But the real party kicks off every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday with live DJ sets, bringing down the house with Latin rhythms and reggaetón beats. At Yuca, it's more than just food; it's a full-on Latin experience.

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GreggVIP
New York City •12 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Really enjoyed dinner. The cocktail list was great and thankfully not overwhelming. The portions were huge actually. We ordered 2 apps and an entree for the 2 of us and we couldn't even finish everything. Everything was absolutely delicious though and I would absolutely come back. Great decor as well.
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SweetbriarPrice: Expensive• American• NoMad
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4.5
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JamesN
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
Excellent food. Great ambience. The Spaghetti Lobster was amazing.
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Serafina TribecaPrice: Expensive• Italian• TriBeCa
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4.6
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Peter
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
It was awesome! Everything was delicious! Service was great. It was a snowy night at the restaurant so it was especially quiet, but it’s always a nice atmosphere even when it’s full you can still hear each other talk.
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PappardellaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Upper West Side
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4.7
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Janice
New York City •6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 28 Dec 2024
Made rezzies last minute, my extended Sicilian family, party of six w/two young kids. They took care of us warmly. The food was excellent, something for everyone, service was very attentive. One of my guests asked for bread, then a spoon for her pasta, neither of which arrived, but hey we dealt with it just fine. Everyone really enjoyed themselves. Thank you Serafina.
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Serafina MeatpackingPrice: Expensive• Italian• Meatpacking District
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4.5
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catherineVIP
London •4 reviews
4.0
Dined on 7 Dec 2024
Four girls jammed next to us into a top us with their coats on… just for drinks… just felt a little packed.
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YvesPrice: Expensive• French• TriBeCa
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7 restaurants available nearby

1. Serafina Meatpacking

2. Sweetbriar

3. Serafina Tribeca

4. Pappardella

5. Juliette

6. Yves

7. Yuca Bar

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