Best Restaurants for People Watching in Meatpacking District

We’ve been many times before (pre-Covid), on this occasion however, the bar experience was very poor and disappointing, the dining experience however was enjoyable. At the bar the server would not accept cash (unless I ordered two rounds!?)… he said if your paying cash it will cost you $34… basically he was ensuring a $6 tip… his manner was cold and not what you would expect from such a venue. The check in to the restaurant was also poor, not welcoming and very abrupt. However, once in the restaurant, our table host Christopher made a huge difference, he was welcoming and friendly, the type of hospitality person you would expect from such a place. We enjoyed our afternoon very much from this point forward.

We got there about 45 minutes early for our wedding anniversary dinner and were seated within 15 minutes. Food was great, beautiful aesthetic, server helpful and friendly. Usually venues do provide some sort of celebratory dessert or plate with a wish on it and we did not receive such an item, so that was a bit disappointing even though we had put the occasion in the booking information on OpenTable. Other than that, it was a lovely but chilly evening! We did order the three course meal, which was a good value.

What a beautiful restaurant at Christmas time. We had a wonderful lunch. The staff was very good. My daughter had the Waldorf salad which she said was good, not great. I had the lemon chicken under a brick. It was delicious but a little dry. Overall it was a very special lunch

(From Quality Italian owners) Heard great things about this place and it definitely lived up to the hype. Really happening and busy for a Monday, good people watching, food was amazing, staff was great. We ate at the bar and started with roasted garlic babka! (Don’t miss that) then had branzino. Amazing. Will be back.

Perfect date spot. It's a little too intimate for groups but tables do sit up to around 5 or 6 comfortably. Maybe max id double date there but not really a family and children place. Food is gourmet comfort food, I guess as if you were in a Guesthouse. But an elevated, chic one. Great bottles list, great price.