(212) 924-2711

310 W 4th St (nr. Bank St.)
New York, NY 10014 40.737208 -74.003791

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Neighborhoods: West Village, Downtown

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Hours:

Mon-Thu, 5pm-10:30pm

Fri, 5pm-11pm

Sat-Sun, 10:30am-4pm and 5pm-10pm

Price:

$$$$

Last updated 10.17.11

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Romantic Dining, Fireplace

Cuisine:

New American, Mediterranean, Traditional American

Dress Code:

Dressy Casual

What People Are Saying About The Place

Featured Review

Melanie Berliet

Contributor

This (ahem) place’s name is rather generic, but whether the moniker is meant to be clever or just intentionally simple is unknown. Either way, the underground space is pleasantly intimate, with comfy touches like wooden beams, stone walls and three fireplaces that enhance the warmth of the candle-lit room. The menu includes an assortment of quality comfort food dishes like hanger steak with slow roasted potatoes, and short ribs with mashed potatoes and root vegetables. It’s a perfect setting for a relaxed group dinner or a romantic date--from the food to the ambience. And as an added bonus,…

Editor's Tips

When to Go:
For a quick bite, take a seat at the bar for lunch or dinner.
The Extras:
The restaurant is available for private parties of up to 100 people. The bar area may also be rented for smaller events.
Know Before You Go:
Dishes are prepared to order with fresh, organic market produce, so menu prices fluctuate
ambiance
95.95000267028809% positive
  1. We Googled "romantic"restaurants in NYC and The Place ranked second.
  2. loved this place---so romantic, and absolutely everything I want in a nyc dining experience!
  3. We had a more than great time on our last visit, food, service and atmosphere are unique and outstanding.
  4. Overall - great romantic restaurant
  5. The Place is located on the quieter end of West 4th and has a few outdoor tables as well as a small bar area and romantic dining room.
  6. Great atmosphere.
  7. The low lit candle light atmosphere impressed me.
  8. But the ambience and neighborhood are so charming that its definitely a place you would take your special someone.
  9. there is something unique and special about this cozy restaurant.
  10. The food is excellent and the ambience is wonderful.
  11. Not only was the food amazing, the atmosphere very romantic and the wait staff friendly, but you feel like you are away on vacation!
  12. The atmosphere/ambience & service was great.
  13. Very romantic, Great service
  14. was expecting more of a pub-type setting, but turned out to have a fine, romantic meal.
  15. we were seated promptly, I order the scallops por app and duck for dinner it was great, it was soft and juicy I really loved the food, service and ambiance.
  16. Really romantic ambiance enhanced by friendly service and great food.
  17. Absolutely fabulous food in an incredibly cozy setting- perfect for a romantic occasion or intimate meal with good friends or family.
  18. The atmosphere was very cozy and romantic.
  19. Bottom line, foods good but ambience is def in the negative.
  20. The atmosphere is warm, cozy and classy, the service impeccable.
  21. The place is very charming and quite romantic in one of the nicest areas of New York.
  22. The host greeted us with such aplomb and humor that we felt immediately relaxed and ready for a romantic evening.
  23. Such sweet ambience, a wonderful aura - always take my European friends here for dinner and they love it.
  24. This is a great place to take a special someone, or anyone who enjoys quaint, romantic places with delicious food.
  25. excellent food, very personalized atmosphere.
  26. The Place is a darkly lit romantic setting.
  27. romantic dining
  28. The atmosphere is serene and the drinks are great.
  29. Although the waiter did seem like he would have rather been somewhere else, the attentive busboys and atmosphere made up for it.
  30. Amazing staff, great food, good wine list, candlelit and cozy interiors.
  31. learned my lesson -- people's choice ( you know this place was voted "most romantic restaurant in NY) is not always right, especially when those people really don't have a good taste.
  32. Very romantic spot.
  33. If you want to take someone someplace interesting and fun - don't take 'em here.
  34. Good service, very cozy, friendly staff, excellent food and 10% of profits go to charity.
  35. This place is very nice and cozy.
  36. the place was suggested to me by a friend, i brought my girlfriend here for a romantic night out, not only was the food great but the sever was attentive and had great suggestion with the food and wine.
  37. The food was phenomenal, service was wonderful and a very cozy atmosphere.
dessert
100.0% positive
  1. The food is excellent, with a variety of European dishes and the absolute best part of the mean is the divine chocolate cake.
  2. The hearty fare winter menu includes great dishes to warm up to in the cold weather- we had the pork, hanger steak and short ribs- our plates were clean- save room for dessert and do not pass up the triple chocolate cake- it is fabulous- the apple tart, a
  3. prepared with love and perfection, especially the skate entree, and wonderful flourless chocolate cake.
drinks
83.33000183105469% positive
  1. One of New York's treasures tucked away in a tiny downstairs settings with delicious food and great wine.
  2. The Place is located on the quieter end of West 4th and has a few outdoor tables as well as a small bar area and romantic dining room.
  3. Amazing staff, great food, good wine list, candlelit and cozy interiors.
  4. From the creative cocktails, to the wine list, to the service, to the owner, the chef, the food.
  5. The bar side looked quite lovely as well- a nice place for a drink.
  6. Wine list not huge but some good wines there.
  7. Interesting new wines on the list and amazing house cocktails.
  8. The service was very good, waiters very knowledgable about wine and the menu.
  9. We were warmly greeted when we arrived, the tiny bar was full of lovely people and the atmoshpere very relaxed.
  10. The atmosphere is serene and the drinks are great.
  11. the place was suggested to me by a friend, i brought my girlfriend here for a romantic night out, not only was the food great but the sever was attentive and had great suggestion with the food and wine.
  12. do recall that there was a nice wine selection and that the staff was attentive
food quality
91.99999809265137% positive
  1. Had a fantastic mushroom appetizer and my guests had Goat Cheese ravioli, scallops and salmon tartar.
  2. The food is always good.
  3. The food is excellent, with a variety of European dishes and the absolute best part of the mean is the divine chocolate cake.
  4. The food is excellent and the ambience is wonderful.
  5. My husband had the pork and he said it was one of the best meals he ever had.
  6. so corney and the food is awful.
  7. Good service, very cozy, friendly staff, excellent food and 10% of profits go to charity.
  8. was expecting more of a pub-type setting, but turned out to have a fine, romantic meal.
  9. we were seated promptly, I order the scallops por app and duck for dinner it was great, it was soft and juicy I really loved the food, service and ambiance.
  10. The food is delicious.
  11. Good service, good food!
  12. One of New York's treasures tucked away in a tiny downstairs settings with delicious food and great wine.
  13. my friend had the pork and the risotto, and everything was delicious.
  14. Absolutely fabulous food in an incredibly cozy setting- perfect for a romantic occasion or intimate meal with good friends or family.
  15. It was a great for us, really good food and service
  16. The food is excellent - the ravioli appetizer with butternut squash and sweet potato is to die for.
  17. The food was phenomenal, service was wonderful and a very cozy atmosphere.
  18. Both very nice dishes.
  19. Not only was the food amazing, the atmosphere very romantic and the wait staff friendly, but you feel like you are away on vacation!
  20. The food is good, even if not spectacular.
  21. The appetizers (goat cheese ravioli and arugala salad) were pretty good, but the entrees were disappointing.
  22. The service is great, the food is great, and the owner even came by after we ate to make sure everything was great.
  23. it was recommanded to me as the place for romance , you bet it was ,i had the most wonderful time with my date ,amazing food , our server was most attemptive and yet descret.
  24. Never had a bad meal here in 12 years coming.
  25. Service was good, I had to steak which was good but my bf had the pork lion, not so good.
  26. The lamb was outstanding, in a very unusual soy glaze.
  27. The food was good, not great portions, but the price is right.
  28. Romantic, food not so amazing
  29. We had a more than great time on our last visit, food, service and atmosphere are unique and outstanding.
  30. We have been dining at the restaurant regularly for the past 6 years, the food is always great - the service outstanding, and the management always hospitable.
  31. excellent food, very personalized atmosphere.
  32. Surprisingly, the food was good.
  33. This is a great place to take a special someone, or anyone who enjoys quaint, romantic places with delicious food.
  34. From the creative cocktails, to the wine list, to the service, to the owner, the chef, the food.
  35. The service is spectacular and the food is superb.
  36. The food and service are excellent and the prices are very good.
  37. My date ordered the steak which was excellent and not too heavy.
  38. the food was amazing.
  39. The food was wonderful, though the evening is, in all honesty a bit of a blur.
  40. Every time we come here, we have an incredibly good meal with lovely service from the wait staff.
  41. Great food, impeccable service, and I just loved it there!
  42. We had the scallop, mussels and arugula salad apps- all were excellent- the scallops were the best I have had in a long time- perfectly seasoned but not overpowering.
  43. Amazing staff, great food, good wine list, candlelit and cozy interiors.
  44. Just bak in NYC - Had fantastic meal
  45. the place was suggested to me by a friend, i brought my girlfriend here for a romantic night out, not only was the food great but the sever was attentive and had great suggestion with the food and wine.
  46. The food was great; we had home-made pasta and steak.
  47. The hearty fare winter menu includes great dishes to warm up to in the cold weather- we had the pork, hanger steak and short ribs- our plates were clean- save room for dessert and do not pass up the triple chocolate cake- it is fabulous- the apple tart, a
  48. We had a great meal and the waitstaff was fantastic.
  49. Really romantic ambiance enhanced by friendly service and great food.
  50. Service was top notch and the food was even better - my pork tenderloin was perfectly prepared with amazing seasonings and my friends were raving about the cod.
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. My date asked for him to leave the menu on the table, we may order more apps.
  2. The hearty fare winter menu includes great dishes to warm up to in the cold weather- we had the pork, hanger steak and short ribs- our plates were clean- save room for dessert and do not pass up the triple chocolate cake- it is fabulous- the apple tart, a
  3. The service was very good, waiters very knowledgable about wine and the menu.
  4. do recall that there was a nice wine selection and that the staff was attentive
  5. The food is excellent, with a variety of European dishes and the absolute best part of the mean is the divine chocolate cake.
  6. The menu items were great, although I think we liked our appetizers better than our entrees which were still good.
overall
100.0% positive
  1. good value overall, and definitely a place we'll be back to.
  2. Overall - great romantic restaurant
  3. This is a great date place, as evidenced by the two dates happening on either side of us.
  4. the best place
  5. The bar side looked quite lovely as well- a nice place for a drink.
  6. overall it's a great place to dine with a significant other
  7. can only say nice things about The Place, what a fabulous place.
  8. what a great place.
  9. Can't remember the last time I got an 8pm reservation at a great restaurant just one week out - however pushy I am.
  10. This is a great place to take a special someone, or anyone who enjoys quaint, romantic places with delicious food.
return potential
100.0% positive
  1. good value overall, and definitely a place we'll be back to.
  2. Had a wonderful dinner here and plan to return very soon!
service
92.5% positive
  1. the place was suggested to me by a friend, i brought my girlfriend here for a romantic night out, not only was the food great but the sever was attentive and had great suggestion with the food and wine.
  2. The service is spectacular and the food is superb.
  3. went on a date for my birthday to "The Place" and the bartender Meagan was very nice.
  4. Very romantic, Great service
  5. we were seated promptly, I order the scallops por app and duck for dinner it was great, it was soft and juicy I really loved the food, service and ambiance.
  6. Every time we come here, we have an incredibly good meal with lovely service from the wait staff.
  7. Great food, impeccable service, and I just loved it there!
  8. The staff is always professional and friendly while attending to my every need for a wonderful dining experience that is not rushed.
  9. The waiter was very friendly and hospitable as well.
  10. Amazing staff, great food, good wine list, candlelit and cozy interiors.
  11. The service was very good, waiters very knowledgable about wine and the menu.
  12. do recall that there was a nice wine selection and that the staff was attentive
  13. The atmosphere/ambience & service was great.
  14. The food was phenomenal, service was wonderful and a very cozy atmosphere.
  15. Really romantic ambiance enhanced by friendly service and great food.
  16. We then ordered the cod on the waiter's recommendation, which was excellent - and I am generally not a fan of cod.
  17. learned my lesson -- people's choice ( you know this place was voted "most romantic restaurant in NY) is not always right, especially when those people really don't have a good taste.
  18. it was recommanded to me as the place for romance , you bet it was ,i had the most wonderful time with my date ,amazing food , our server was most attemptive and yet descret.
  19. Food good, waiter very stuckup.
  20. The service is great, the food is great, and the owner even came by after we ate to make sure everything was great.
  21. My boyfriend and I went to The Place on a snowy night (last Monday) and the service was great.
  22. We were promptly seated and Greg, or Craig provided excellent service.
  23. Although the service was fine and the apps were better than the entrees, I wouldn't recommend "The Place" to friends and family.
  24. Although the waiter did seem like he would have rather been somewhere else, the attentive busboys and atmosphere made up for it.
  25. From the creative cocktails, to the wine list, to the service, to the owner, the chef, the food.
  26. It was a great for us, really good food and service
  27. Good service, very cozy, friendly staff, excellent food and 10% of profits go to charity.
  28. Good service, good food!
  29. The staff is friendly and it's a perfect neighborhood restaurant.
  30. One of the best meals and service we've had in a long time!
  31. The food and service are excellent and the prices are very good.
  32. We have been dining at the restaurant regularly for the past 6 years, the food is always great - the service outstanding, and the management always hospitable.
  33. The atmosphere is warm, cozy and classy, the service impeccable.
  34. The service is very good and friendly.
  35. Great staff.
  36. The servers are very attentive but not hovering over you.
  37. We were warmly greeted when we arrived, the tiny bar was full of lovely people and the atmoshpere very relaxed.
  38. We had a more than great time on our last visit, food, service and atmosphere are unique and outstanding.
  39. Not only was the food amazing, the atmosphere very romantic and the wait staff friendly, but you feel like you are away on vacation!
  40. What a friendly staff.
value
75.0% positive
  1. The food was good, not great portions, but the price is right.
  2. Wine list not huge but some good wines there.
  3. The price is reasonable.
  4. The food and service are excellent and the prices are very good.
  5. good value overall, and definitely a place we'll be back to.
  6. Not a good value.
wait time
100.0% positive
  1. We had the scallop, mussels and arugula salad apps- all were excellent- the scallops were the best I have had in a long time- perfectly seasoned but not overpowering.
  2. One of the best meals and service we've had in a long time!
1 Star Rating: Poor

02/17/12

Avoid The Place - Host is rude and obnoxious

by valzoe

It is unfortunate that the management of this quaint, beautifully located restaurant allows themselves to be represented by the most obnoxious, arrogant host named David. Recently on Valentine's day, my partner and I went for dinner and pre-paid $178 for their prix-fixe. Everything was going well (or so we thought) until David suddenly appeared at our table, obviously angry and to verbally assault us for sitting past our time. We were stunned as the waitress apparently had discretely left our bill on our table which we did not notice. She never checked back with us and we were engrossed in conversation until David appeared screaming that we were given the bill and it was already two hours since we had been seated. We told David that we had not yet received the check and he pointed to a docorated piece of paper on the table and continued in an angry tone to reprimand us. At this point, we asked him not to disrespect us and he promptly asked us to get out. I clearly understand the turnaround time for restaurant seating and would have been more than happy to settle our bill and leave but we did not realise that our bill was on the table until David appeared like a raving lunatic. It would have been very different if he politely came over and prompted us to pay our bill and asked how everything was but that level of politeness and customer service is clearly way above his reach. I am shocked that the management puts themselves at a risk of being sued to keep this jerk employed. I have never experienced this with restaurants that are of a higher calibre and busier. The experience in the end is not worth it and you will regret it as we did.

3 Star Rating: Average

08/11/10

cute place

by bjulieb

We fell upon this place by accident and it was good! The brunch was simple and filling. The wait staff was very nice. What I love especially about this place that it's so cute - it's an open space and the bar was pretty cool. The mimosas were a bit on the expensive side but was worth it!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

05/08/10

Just bak in NYC - Had fantastic meal

by Niceguy

Not been to The Place for a while as been out of NYC.

Can the food keep improving - yes! Had a fantastic mushroom appetizer and my guests had Goat Cheese ravioli, scallops and salmon tartar. Never had a bad meal here in 12 years coming. Interesting new wines on the list and amazing house cocktails. You just cant go wrong.

Service and atmosphere lovely as always.

Both terraces open to the beautiful W4th Street - I think one of the most beautiful blocks in the city.

Oh - and great value - very reasonable for the neighborhood. We'll be back.

  • Pros: All organic menu, fresh and interesting.
  • Cons: One restroom - but it is unique.
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

02/02/10

Exciting and joyful ambiance

by heatherb2010

I have been dining at the Place for several years and have never been disappointed. The staff is always professional and friendly while attending to my every need for a wonderful dining experience that is not rushed. Menu is organic and fresh which is always a culinary delight to the senses and topped off with a tasty wine list for all price points. Always walk away with a smile and a happy belly! Would eat here every evening if I could. Perfect for a date or a get together with friends.

  • Pros: Most amazing scallops
  • Cons: Soooo much fun!!!
4 Star Rating: Recommended

01/16/10

great experience

by grove22

i went to the Place for the first time yesterday and had the most amazing time there with my girlfriend.. WHAT A GREAT DATE PLACE !!!

so glad my friend told me about it...

  • Pros: food..service..atmosphere

The Details on The Place

Place Categories:

  • good food
  • great impeccable service
  • great entire place
  • very cozy low lit candle light atmosphere
  • romantic neighborhood restaurant
  • friendly staff
  • great dining experience
  • loved everything
  • memorable evening
  • not so amazing food
  • great neighborhood
  • great wine
  • incredibly cozy date setting
  • good interiors
  • friendly food amazing
  • great scallops por app
  • good value
  • worst dining
  • great duck
  • really romantic ambiance
  • romantic ideal spot
  • very nice dishes
  • best meal
  • very good prices
  • liked appetizers
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