HANSEL AND GRETEL'S COTTAGE?
Owner Keith McNally is no stranger to the restaurant industry. With highly regarded award winning restaurants like Balthazar and Patis, McNally’s New York City eateries cater to the casually chic Euro crowd. Morandi in Greenwich Village amplifies the same posh vibe with a rustic Italian twist. Narrow brick archways with exposed brick walls and petite wooden tables set the tone for the intimate dining experience. Arrive during happy hour to find the stylish energetic crowd and a bar packed with socials and models alike. The crowd is beautiful.
The food is secondary to the atmosphere yet the evening menu is straightforward and reliably delicious although it is difficult to peg one dish as the standout. The most recent draw seems to be the weekend brunch receiving great praise. Try the Fazzoletti di ricotta - ricotta fritter ($13) or the Fazzoletti di ricotta - crepes with lemon, ricotta & strawberries ($13) both dishes shown above. Arrive during the week and some dishes are marked nearly 40% off the brunch menu. But let’s face it, the vast majority of New Yorkers don’t have the time or drive to get out for breakfast on a weekday. The evidence? Check your local Starbucks, no wonder the lines are so long.
LOCATION: 211 Waverly Place (Between 10th and Charles Street) - $$$
NEAREST TRANSIT: (1,2,3), (A,B,C,D,E,F,M)
MORE INFORMATION: www.morandiny.com
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