Elettaria
(347) 329-4696
33 W 8th St
(at Between Macdougal Street and 6th Avenue)
New York,
NY
10011
40.7339
-73.9981
Neighborhoods: Downtown, Greenwich Village
Hours:
Daily 5:30pm-11:30pm
Price:
$$$$
Last updated 6.24.09
What People Are Saying About Elettaria
The Owner
Elettaria
Owner
Elettaria combines great cuisines of the world in a very cozy atmosphere that will have you recommending it to everyone. The name comes from the Latin for green cardamom so expect some spices. Come step up to the zinc bar under the barn-wood ceiling and have a drink before you enjoy an amazing overall dining experience.
The Editor
Kathleen Squires
Citysearch
In Short
Now there's a reason to come to Eighth Street besides shoe-shopping. Chef/owner Akhtar Nawab pieces together his Indian heritage, Kentucky roots and greenmarket-driven kitchen experience (Craft, Gramercy Tavern) as skillfully as some of the cobblers on the strip. The resulting menu includes sweetbreads with pineapple and pink peppercorns; wild boar with marrow, cumin, orange and vermicelli; and cardamom rasmali (sweet cheese balls). Homey touches like low-slung ceilings, a faux staircase and an open kitchen especially make it a comfy spot to kick up one's heels.
User Reviews
Chulita
February 09, 2009
I went here on Saturday with my fiance after hearing some good things about it and was expecting a flavorful meal. While the service and atmosphere were great, the food was bland. We ordered the crabmeat appetizer - it was ok but again nothing special and definitely not worth $14. For entree, I ordered striped bass and he got a bavette - the food had no flavor, very boring. I could have prepared better tasting meal at home. For the prices that they charge, they should be serving better tasting food. The meal was totally not worth the price. We were very disappointed and will never come back
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deannar
November 26, 2008
Really nice fancy restaurant. Unlike many fancy restaurant this place doesn't seem to carry to much hoity-toity-ness because the service is still friendly and attentive without looking down on you.
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pppatel
November 16, 2008
Though it was the the most expensive 2-person meal I have ever enjoyed (or at least paid for!) I cannot say I regret a single cent. Everything was excellently prepared and presented, and many things were thoughtful and surprising. Professional yet warm service. I'm sure I'll desperately wish it was a cheaper experience when it comes time to pay my rent next month.
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Online Reservations:
Reservations can be made by phone or through the restaurant's website (http://elettarianyc.com/).
Prix Fixe Menu:
The kitchen will put together a custom prix-fixe menu, with a choice of three appetizers, entrees and desserts, for groups of 10 or more.
Fun Fact:
The spot once housed a live music venue where the likes of Jimi Hendrix played.
What to Drink:
Cocktails are designed by Freeman's Alley and Death & Co. alums. One of the most alluring is the Electric Lady (nodding to the famous recording studio across the street), a rose-enhanced pisco sour, $11.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Fine Dining, Historic Setting, People Watching, Online Reservations, Date Spot, Group Dining, Dine At The Bar, Bar Scene
General Info:
Cuisine:
Message from Elettaria
- Exceptional Seasonal Cuisine
- Homey Atmosphere
- Great Bar Scene
Elettaria combines great cuisines of the world in a very cozy atmosphere that will have you recommending it to everyone. The name comes from the Latin for green cardamom so expect some spices. Come step up to the zinc bar under the barn-wood ceiling and have a drink before you enjoy an amazing overall dining experience.
