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24 Prince Street
New York, NY 10012 40.7228 -73.9946

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Neighborhoods: NoLita, Downtown

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Hours:

Tuesday To Friday From 12:00 PM To 05:30 PM Monday To Thursday From 05:30 PM To 11:00 PM Sunday From 05:30 PM To 11:00 PM Friday To Saturday From 05:30 PM To 12:00 AM

Price:

$$

Last updated 6.23.11

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard, Debit Card

Restaurant Special Features:

Lunch Spot, Late Night Dining, Brunch, Bar Scene

Cuisine:

Traditional American

Editor's Tips

What People Are Saying About 24 Prince

Featured Review

Justin Hartung

Contributor

The exterior of this Nolita eatery, comprised of a row of floor-to-ceiling windows and a difficult-to-read sign, is unassuming. Trendy touches--boxy wine racks, oddly shaped banquets--fill the space, along with more vintage speakeasy nods like classic green-striped wallpaper. The boisterous crowd is decidedly more Soho chichi than Bowery barfly. The menu works best when, like the decor, it strives to have it both ways, delivering tricked-out versions of comfort-food classics. Entrees, however, are uneven. Desserts end on an up-note.

Editor's Tips

What to Drink:
The continent-hopping wine list is reasonable, and the under-$25 Valpolicella pairs nicely with a variety of dishes.
ambiance
97.6200008392334% positive
  1. “Delicious food, cozy room & friendly owners.”
  2. “also liked the location in this red hot neighborhood close to the Bowery.”
  3. “our server was super nice and made us feel really comfortable.”
  4. “had my bday dinner here and thought the food and ambiance were great.”
  5. “The atmosphere was nice.”
  6. “Here you will find a medley of tasty food creations; always fun and smiling service; and a really cool, comfortable, and composed yet layed back atmosphere.”
  7. “The atmosphere is perfect, whether sitting down for dinner or just having a drink at the bar and engaging the friendly bartenders in converasation.”
  8. “We were seated on soft faux like leather banquets with the perfect amount of light to be able to read the menu but still a comfortable setting.”
  9. “It is a very comfortable, affordabel and delicious place.”
  10. “recommend 24 Prince for its fun menu & great atmosphere.”
  11. “thought the atmosphere was really chic and the food was really good for the price and the type of food it is.”
  12. “This cozy neighborhood restaurant was a definite find.”
  13. “Great location.”
  14. “The place is very cozy, great for a spot with your friends or with a date.”
  15. “The staff and service is great and the overall atmosphere is excellent.”
  16. “Great food, service, and fun scene”
  17. “The comfortable setting and warm abiance and welcoming service work fantastically well for a meal at any time of the day - whether brunch, an early dinner or a late night "snack" - all of which I have experienced and thoroughly enjoyed.”
  18. “The food far exceeded the ambience after all four of us could not stop raving about the crispy mac and cheese rolls, pigs in a blanket and the barbecue pizza flatbread.”
  19. “After noticing this newcomer on the block, we took a look inside and were intriqued by the cozy interior that just screamed out comfort.”
  20. “The space and the decor are nice, but overall, it's just not worth it.”
  21. “Understated, cool, non-stuffy, simple, yet with a touch of chic, this is a moderately-priced gem, filled with cool cats, good vino, and great ambience.”
dessert
100.0% positive
  1. “The brunch menu is just as amazing with the french toast with carmel and bananas and the eggs benedict on crab cakes.”
  2. “good restaurant would have at least comped desert or sent over a round of drinks for such a long wait -- we didn't even get an apology from a manager.”
  3. “This restaurant has outrageous food and desserts for a very affordable price.”
  4. “The food was satisfying and deliciously prepared; from Grandma's fried chicken (I think grandma might actually be IN the kitchen cooking from her own recipes) to the Apple crumble (with CHEDDAR CHESSE ice cream!)”
  5. “The PB&J dessert was excellent!”
  6. “The desert, I must say was great.”
  7. “The berries and cream were wonderful.”
drinks
82.1399974822998% positive
  1. “The food was great(as always), and then we just hung out for the rest of the night having drinks and lounging.”
  2. “Best Mac n Chz, Great cocktails & low prices: Will be back”
  3. “The space in nice, service friendly and both the food and drinks will bring me back.”
  4. “Also, the owners hang out at the bar which is weird.”
  5. “The wine list had some great options on it too and the outside garden in the back is perfect for hot summer nights in Soho!”
  6. “Service was slow and unresponsive, we had to ask for milk for our coffee 3 times because they kept giving us a tiny amount rather than a full container.”
  7. “Waitress kept trying to get us to order more drinks while apologizing but wouldn't even bring bread to keep us from starving.”
  8. “good restaurant would have at least comped desert or sent over a round of drinks for such a long wait -- we didn't even get an apology from a manager.”
  9. “The atmosphere is perfect, whether sitting down for dinner or just having a drink at the bar and engaging the friendly bartenders in converasation.”
  10. “Brunch menu seemed good, but the portions were wimpy and the food tasted mediocre at best - even the ice tea tasted bad!”
  11. “had no idea what wine to order, and the staff was great at making suggestions.”
  12. “love that my girlfriend and i go in there and the bartender knows my drink and the owners are always around to make sure we are getting great food.”
  13. “If you want to go to this place, go for drinks only which were pretty good.”
  14. “It was the best meal to complement my wine.”
food quality
87.88000106811523% positive
  1. “The food far exceeded the ambience after all four of us could not stop raving about the crispy mac and cheese rolls, pigs in a blanket and the barbecue pizza flatbread.”
  2. “From the mouthwatering french toast to the eggs benedict to the crab meat stuffed omelet, my girlfriend and I ate our way through one of the most amazing Sunday brunches we ever had.”
  3. “Waitress kept trying to get us to order more drinks while apologizing but wouldn't even bring bread to keep us from starving.”
  4. “The prices are good for a fine dining restaurant that is usually quiet and casual, the food always tastes good, and they provide excellent waitstaff customer service.”
  5. “It was the best meal to complement my wine.”
  6. “Finally got a chance to try out this place tonight and was pleasantly surprised by the cosy interior and excellent comfort food!”
  7. “Great food @ a reasonable price”
  8. “The food was flavorful and not expensive at all.”
  9. “thought the atmosphere was really chic and the food was really good for the price and the type of food it is.”
  10. “The food is very delicious, the menu has a dozen different options & the staff is willing to alter to your taste.”
  11. “We had to wait 15 minutes and the service was a tad slow but the food was DELICIOUS and just what we wanted.”
  12. “The food was tasty and generously portioned.”
  13. “The space in nice, service friendly and both the food and drinks will bring me back.”
  14. “We had the salmon and the bass and both dishes were unbelievably good.”
  15. “would recommend the meatloaf,steak, and mac&cheese.”
  16. “Two of us went to 24 Prince for brunch today, and even glimpsed Nikki, the Top Chef contestant popping into the dining room - so we can't excuse the terrible meal based on the idea that the chef wasn't in the kitchen.”
  17. “Highly recommend: caesar salad, the pigs in the blanket and the mac & cheese rolls-all delicious!”
  18. “Great food, service, and fun scene”
  19. “The braised pork and mac n chz were off the hook, it was the perfect meal for a cold night.”
  20. “The food was good.”
  21. “I've had the burger and apple & endive, both quite good.”
  22. “went here on a Thursday night with a friend and had a nice leisurely meal.”
  23. “love that my girlfriend and i go in there and the bartender knows my drink and the owners are always around to make sure we are getting great food.”
  24. “People enjoy good food but you cannot survive on that alone.”
  25. “The bbq pizza, meatloaf, and fried chicken are the best I have had in a while.”
  26. “The food was very mediocre.”
  27. “Not only was the flavor of the food mediocre at best, but the culinary choices made by the chef are just plain wrong-headed.”
  28. “Regardless of the complaint, the food was very good.”
  29. “The comfortable setting and warm abiance and welcoming service work fantastically well for a meal at any time of the day - whether brunch, an early dinner or a late night "snack" - all of which I have experienced and thoroughly enjoyed.”
  30. “Great food for the buck”
  31. “It is a very comfortable, affordabel and delicious place.”
  32. “although Im not a huge comfort food fan so I may be bias.”
  33. “The best burger in town, beautiful setting”
  34. “rip off, bad food”
  35. “Overall, I would recommend this restaurant, but it's not something I would go back to for a second meal.”
  36. “It was a perfect meal for July 4th.”
  37. “had my bday dinner here and thought the food and ambiance were great.”
  38. “It's the ideal spot to have an awesome meal in an intimate, friendly atmopshere.”
  39. “This restaurant is here to stay because the food is delicious at a reasonable price.”
  40. “have been to 24 on days when I wanted to indulge in Pig N Blankets, Mac-n-cheese, and Fried Chicken, and others when I wanted to be healthy, and ordered a Ceasar Salad and the Bass - either way the food is always tasty and leaves you satisfied.”
  41. “The food was great(as always), and then we just hung out for the rest of the night having drinks and lounging.”
  42. “Good old American menu that doesn't offerr much variety, but the food is unbelievably satisfying.”
  43. “The Food was great and delicious.”
  44. “Brunch menu seemed good, but the portions were wimpy and the food tasted mediocre at best - even the ice tea tasted bad!”
  45. “The brunch menu is just as amazing with the french toast with carmel and bananas and the eggs benedict on crab cakes.”
  46. “The food is mediocre at best and the service is terrible.”
  47. “If you're into very good quality food at a reasonable price, this is for you.”
  48. “Food was very good with basic American comfort food dishes on the menu.”
  49. “had the fish n chips which were a lacking flavor, but my friends orderd the meatloaf and the risotto which were amazing.”
  50. “This is a great restaurant to go without a reservation because it's NEVER busy and the food is consistently good and relatively inexpensive.”
  51. “But the meal was dreadful.”
  52. “This is a great place to get out of the cold and enjoy comfort-like food kicked up a notch.”
  53. “Nice place, good food and good vibe”
  54. “The food was satisfying and deliciously prepared; from Grandma's fried chicken (I think grandma might actually be IN the kitchen cooking from her own recipes) to the Apple crumble (with CHEDDAR CHESSE ice cream!)”
  55. “The food was great and so was the service.”
  56. “The food is superb and affordable.”
  57. “Here you will find a medley of tasty food creations; always fun and smiling service; and a really cool, comfortable, and composed yet layed back atmosphere.”
  58. “The food and service was great- I can't wait to visit the restaurant again.”
  59. “good food good vibe”
  60. “had heard the opening chef left several months ago also but for the past few months the food has been as good if not better (there are many new additions).”
  61. “everything was so yummy.”
  62. “This restaurant has outrageous food and desserts for a very affordable price.”
  63. “The food is tasty and great for sharing for the whole table.”
  64. “replacement plate of scrambled eggs was a much better choice, and even came with some pretty good breakfast potatoes.”
  65. “Delicious food, cozy room & friendly owners.”
  66. “the food is so tasty!”
menu variety
87.5% positive
  1. “enjoyed a great glass of red and looked over the menu.”
  2. “Brunch menu seemed good, but the portions were wimpy and the food tasted mediocre at best - even the ice tea tasted bad!”
  3. “The wine list had some great options on it too and the outside garden in the back is perfect for hot summer nights in Soho!”
  4. “We had eveything on the menu (we eat lots) and everything was great.”
  5. “recommend 24 Prince for its fun menu & great atmosphere.”
  6. “The brunch menu is just as amazing with the french toast with carmel and bananas and the eggs benedict on crab cakes.”
  7. “The food is very delicious, the menu has a dozen different options & the staff is willing to alter to your taste.”
  8. “Food was very good with basic American comfort food dishes on the menu.”
  9. “We were seated on soft faux like leather banquets with the perfect amount of light to be able to read the menu but still a comfortable setting.”
  10. “Good old American menu that doesn't offerr much variety, but the food is unbelievably satisfying.”
  11. “Not only was the flavor of the food mediocre at best, but the culinary choices made by the chef are just plain wrong-headed.”
  12. “The menu is a big snooze, so predictable.”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “This is a great place to get out of the cold and enjoy comfort-like food kicked up a notch.”
  2. “This is a great restaurant to go without a reservation because it's NEVER busy and the food is consistently good and relatively inexpensive.”
return potential
100.0% positive
  1. “Best Mac n Chz, Great cocktails & low prices: Will be back”
  2. “Overall, I would recommend this restaurant, but it's not something I would go back to for a second meal.”
  3. “Overall not a terrible experience but I wont be back.”
  4. “If i wanted to be picky i would say my latte wasn't warm enough but everything else was great and I will be back.”
service
78.96999835968018% positive
  1. “Really bad service”
  2. “From the moment you enter you're greeted with friendly service - finally a cool new NY place without the pretentious hostess!”
  3. “We had to wait 15 minutes and the service was a tad slow but the food was DELICIOUS and just what we wanted.”
  4. “The staff is always friendly and on point.”
  5. “At first the host was rude and I was thinking that all the reviews about the bad service were right, but he must have had a bad moment because he then turned on the charm and was amazing all night.”
  6. “The food was great and so was the service.”
  7. “The staff and service is great and the overall atmosphere is excellent.”
  8. “The service was excellent, the waitress can right over and so did the bus boy.”
  9. “Delicious food, cozy room & friendly owners.”
  10. “The service, however, was quite poor.”
  11. “love that my girlfriend and i go in there and the bartender knows my drink and the owners are always around to make sure we are getting great food.”
  12. “. . .and the service was very good: unpretentious yet competent and caring.”
  13. “server was attentive and very knowledgeable, she helped us choose from”
  14. “good restaurant would have at least comped desert or sent over a round of drinks for such a long wait -- we didn't even get an apology from a manager.”
  15. “If you want rude service with a manager that has major attitude, then go here.”
  16. “had the Tuna and the bartender on Wednesday nights makes a great cocktail.”
  17. “The service was the worse, have not had such terrible service in long time.”
  18. “The atmosphere is perfect, whether sitting down for dinner or just having a drink at the bar and engaging the friendly bartenders in converasation.”
  19. “The space in nice, service friendly and both the food and drinks will bring me back.”
  20. “Smiles from the staff, and great attention given, down to the water refill service.”
  21. “Here you will find a medley of tasty food creations; always fun and smiling service; and a really cool, comfortable, and composed yet layed back atmosphere.”
  22. “The attitude and the lack of service and small details (get some decent napkins and cutlery and stop dragging the trash around the dining room!)”
  23. “The service was amazing.”
  24. “stopped into this place last night with four-friends; we were seated promptly and received great service.”
  25. “Ambiance: warm, social & good looking people = potentional for meeting someone single and cute!”
  26. “The bartender makes a great martini and my friend loved the pear pop.”
  27. “Our server whose name I forget but I think started with an S - Sam - Steve - something like that, was so helpful.”
  28. “Not that fake nice, you know, that waiters and waitresses are, but to us, genuinely nice.”
  29. “The staff is very attentive & very friendly.”
  30. “The prices are good for a fine dining restaurant that is usually quiet and casual, the food always tastes good, and they provide excellent waitstaff customer service.”
  31. “she didn't even apologize for the slow service or any other complaints.”
  32. “our server was super nice and made us feel really comfortable.”
  33. “The comfortable setting and warm abiance and welcoming service work fantastically well for a meal at any time of the day - whether brunch, an early dinner or a late night "snack" - all of which I have experienced and thoroughly enjoyed.”
  34. “Great food, service, and fun scene”
  35. “noticed the exteme contradiction of a 9.3 overall rating for 24 Prince coupled with a few poor service comments.”
  36. “The staff and owners have been super friendly, and are quick to recognize a familiar face.”
  37. “The food and service was great- I can't wait to visit the restaurant again.”
  38. “I had no idea what wine to order, and the staff was great at making suggestions.”
  39. “The food is very delicious, the menu has a dozen different options & the staff is willing to alter to your taste.”
  40. “the most awful service, ever.”
  41. “The food is mediocre at best and the service is terrible.”
  42. “It's the ideal spot to have an awesome meal in an intimate, friendly atmopshere.”
value
77.77999877929688% positive
  1. “Brunch menu seemed good, but the portions were wimpy and the food tasted mediocre at best - even the ice tea tasted bad!”
  2. “This is a great restaurant to go without a reservation because it's NEVER busy and the food is consistently good and relatively inexpensive.”
  3. “The prices are good for a fine dining restaurant that is usually quiet and casual, the food always tastes good, and they provide excellent waitstaff customer service.”
  4. “This place is a reliable gem and will certainly be a huge hit.”
  5. “This restaurant is here to stay because the food is delicious at a reasonable price.”
  6. “Skip this overpriced loser.”
  7. “Great food @ a reasonable price”
  8. “This restaurant has outrageous food and desserts for a very affordable price.”
  9. “although Im not a huge comfort food fan so I may be bias.”
  10. “thought the atmosphere was really chic and the food was really good for the price and the type of food it is.”
  11. “The space and the decor are nice, but overall, it's just not worth it.”
  12. “The price is VERY reasonable for what you get.”
  13. “Best Mac n Chz, Great cocktails & low prices: Will be back”
  14. “If you're into very good quality food at a reasonable price, this is for you.”
  15. “The Salads are full of flavor, and big in portions.”
  16. “Pleasant place, not too expensive”
  17. “The food was flavorful and not expensive at all.”
  18. “The food is superb and affordable.”
wait time
64.28999900817871% positive
  1. “good restaurant would have at least comped desert or sent over a round of drinks for such a long wait -- we didn't even get an apology from a manager.”
  2. “Service was slow and unresponsive, we had to ask for milk for our coffee 3 times because they kept giving us a tiny amount rather than a full container.”
  3. “We had to wait 15 minutes and the service was a tad slow but the food was DELICIOUS and just what we wanted.”
  4. “We sat outside in the "backyard", which, while not being full of plants and green things, was a great find considering it was a friday night and we only had to wait 15 minutes and there are NO outside eating places in this neighborhood beside this one, as”
  5. “The staff and owners have been super friendly, and are quick to recognize a familiar face.”
  6. “The service was the worse, have not had such terrible service in long time.”
  7. “she didn't even apologize for the slow service or any other complaints.”
1 Star Rating: Poor

02/04/10

Don't even bother - ignore the hype

by harlemnyc at Citysearch

My wife and I ate at 24 Prince recently as part of a prix fixe dinner organized by a local winery, each course being paired with a wine. The one positive thing about this evening, was that the food and wine pairings worked well and that was due to the winery staff knowing what they were doing.

The rest of the dining experience was subpar:

- we were seated in the back of the restaurant (as were other diners part of this winery's event) near the restroom and near the back door, where the staff would drag a large garbage pail every hour or so, open the back door, empty the garbage and then drag it back in. The visual appeal of this, coupled with the gust of freezing air left a memorable impression. As did having to look at the people waiting in line for the one bathroom.

- the paper napkins and cheap utensils should have been the tipoff that the worst was yet to come.

- the portions of the first two courses was of a tasting menu size - the dinner was not advertised as a tasting menu so this was surprising.

- since the portions were small, we were still fairly hungry while waiting for our entrees. We noticed other tables had gotten a basket of bread but not us. We asked for some bread and they provided some.

- did I mention that we were waiting for our entrees? At least 20 minutes from the time they cleared the previous course!! We had to remind them and they profusely apologized, but it was too little, too late. In fact, the wine pairing I had received for the entree was finished by the time the entree arrived. The poured us some more, which was expected, but given the place was not that crowded, we were baffled as to why there was such a delay.

- at this point, I was contemplating what kind of tip I should leave - my thoughts hovering around 10% or less (note: I usually leave at least 20% for most dining experiences). When the bill came, I was shocked to see that they had added a 20% gratuity to our bill!! I have seen this for parties of 4 or more, but we were a party of 2. I reluctantly paid this because it may have been the arrangement because of the winery event, but in hindsight, I should have complained. The fact that the staff did this underlines the fact that this place is doomed for failure.

- The wine dinner was advertised as a chance to meet the owner/chef, Nikki Cascone. She was nowhere to be found - never made an "appearance". Not that it would have mattered - we were unimpressed overall. She might be a decent cook, but as the owner of a restaurant, she has failed miserably. She must be too busy planning her upcoming wedding.

I would be very surprised if 24 Prince is still around in 6-12 months. People enjoy good food but you cannot survive on that alone. The attitude and the lack of service and small details (get some decent napkins and cutlery and stop dragging the trash around the dining room!) will kill this place.

I will never be back and will go out of my way to tell as many people as possible to STAY AWAY!!!

  • Pros: PRO: Decent quality of food
  • Cons: CONS: Everything else - service, price, ambience,
1 Star Rating: Poor

11/22/09

rip off, bad food

by forrest5k at Citysearch

I ate there with a big group, four of us ordered the tuna and each was cooked differently, only one seemed good. The shrimp chop salad had three small pieces of shrimp, and the salad was not chopped. I asked for more sauce, and they came back with a thimble. Portions were very small, and the bill came out to be very large.

  • Pros: none
  • Cons: expensive and bad food
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

03/09/09

Good Food, Good Service and easy on the wallet

by jaredfrahs at Citysearch

After walking around nolita and visiting the bowery musium I decided to stop at 24 Prince for an early dinner. I had been to 24 Prince for a friends birthday party about a year ago and loved the meatloaf. When we walked in the host sat us right away. Our server was the same server who waited on me at my friends birthday. He was friendly and helpful, he told us some of the must haves on the menu. My friend and I decided to share a flatbread as an app, and for our entree's I had the meatloaf and she had the tuna dish(it looked and smelled great but she would let me taste). The bartender makes a great martini and my friend loved the pear pop. If i wanted to be picky i would say my latte wasn't warm enough but everything else was great and I will be back.

  • Pros: Ambience, friendly service, location, food & price
  • Cons: location, over eating
4 Star Rating: Recommended

12/04/08

Perfect Spot Rest.

by susannn at Citysearch

The prices are good for a fine dining restaurant that is usually quiet and casual, the food always tastes good, and they provide excellent waitstaff customer service. I've had the burger and apple & endive, both quite good.Perfect spot.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/11/08

My regular brunch spot- go early

by justeatout at Citysearch

I was shopping in nolita and saw the sign about the chef Nikki being on TOP CHEF, had to go in. There was a 15 minute wait but it was worth it. We had my 8 year old son with us and my girlfriend and I enjoyed all of the food. I am only writing this because I saw some of the other reviews and disagreed. i use city search alot and I alwyas see both good and bad reviews i just try to read a lot of them. Try to get their early so there is no wait. It is a very comfortable, affordabel and delicious place.

  • Pros: Great food, kid friendly
  • Cons: had to wait a little bit at brunch..to be expected

The Details on 24 Prince

Place Categories:

  • great quality food
  • slow service
  • great waitstaff customer service
  • affordabel new ny place
  • reasonable price
  • great staff
  • really good neighborhood restaurant
  • great backyard
  • perfect leisurely meal
  • mediocre food
  • great everything
  • memorable experience
  • warm ambiance
  • very knowledgeable server
  • loved meatloaf
  • nice overall atmosphere
  • comfortable back atmosphere
  • incredible mac
  • worst meal
  • super friendly owners
  • good cool vibe
  • comfortable setting
  • incredible cheese roll
  • great location
  • just not worth space