(212) 699-2400
675 Hudson St
(13th Street)
New York,
NY
10014
40.7403
-74.005255
Neighborhoods: Downtown, West Village
Hours:
Sun 11:30am-10pm
Mon 12pm-10pm
Tue-Wed 12pm-11pm
Thu 12pm-12am
Fri-Sat 12pm-1am
Price:
$$
Vento
Last updated 8.17.09
What People Are Saying About Vento
The Owner
Vento
Owner
A newcomer to the see-and-be-scene, Vento, Italian for "wind", has swept away gallery-goers, critics and neighbors alike in search of a dining and drinking destination that's more than just a gust of hot air. Named a noteworthy newcomer by Zagat, and "a remarkably good Italian eatery" by the NY Post's Steve Cuozzo, Vento features casual, regional Italian fare that packs 'em in. The location in the Meatpacking District offers prime people-watching in the outdoor cafe in warm weather, and exposed brick walls, wooden beams and friendly staff make the cold weather more pleasant. For a…
The Editor
Allison Austin
Citysearch
The Scene – Bare brick walls, rough wood beams and a profusion of windows create an airy oasis during earlier hours; as evening wears on, the dining rooms fill with a swankier cocktail crowd. Service is casual and friendly, but expect follies even during less busy times. – – The Food – The snacky Italian menu is full of crowd pleasers, the best of which are the wood-fired pizzas: thin, charred crusts topped with seared wild mushrooms and truffle oil, or pancetta and radicchio. Pair them with full-flavored rosemary- and orange-marinated prawns and a salad of fava…
10/19/09
great place
by Dege
The staff was great - they gave me no problem changing my reservations. The waiter was attentive without being hawking. The lobster salad app and ravioli entree were very good. We sat a party of 7 and all ate well and the bill was very reasonable even with the 3 bottles of Moscato (great drink). I recommend this restaurant and will be revisiting sometime in the future.
- Pros: staff, food & drinks
06/21/09
Good food, great atmosphere
by shert
If you come here, try to sit outside at the Cafe'. It's so nice to sit out there and eat and watch the crowds. The food is good, I've been here twice. It's reliably good food at a reasonable price, which is suprising down in the Meatpacking District! The wood burned pizza's are always delicious, this time I tried the Tilapia which was very good as well! The olives are delicious. And we had the Zeppeles for desert and they were amazing.
- Pros: Food, Cafe seating
05/25/09
very good
by speakyourmind
all round great food, service, price and location
cant go wrong, lunchtimes getting busier as soho house stopped serving lunch
- Pros: great food, location
The Details on Vento
What to Drink:
The outstanding house cocktails are made from fresh juices and range from refreshing--a mix of melon, kaffir lime, Moscato D'asti and orange--to downright odd; one even includes a bit of Nutella. The wine list is moderately priced and Italian-centric.
When to Go:
An affordable Italian brunch menu is served from 11:30am to 4pm on Sundays.
Where to Sit:
The outdoor tables offer some of the best people-watching around.
The Extras:
Check out the subterranean club, Level V, in the basement.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Visa, Diners Club, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
People Watching, Late Night Dining, Outdoor Dining
Cuisine:
Message from Vento
- Location- Meatpacking District
- Casual, Regional Italian
- Level V Lounge Downstairs
A newcomer to the see-and-be-scene, Vento, Italian for "wind", has swept away gallery-goers, critics and neighbors alike in search of a dining and drinking destination that's more than just a gust of hot air.
Named a noteworthy newcomer by Zagat, and "a remarkably good Italian eatery" by the NY Post's Steve Cuozzo, Vento features casual, regional Italian fare that packs 'em in.
The location in the Meatpacking District offers prime people-watching in the outdoor cafe in warm weather, and exposed brick walls, wooden beams and friendly staff make the cold weather more pleasant.
For a nightcap after dinner head down to Level V, the sultry spot below Vento that Citysearch calls "pure, decadent fun".
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