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

08/11/10

cute place

by bjulieb at Citysearch

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 at Citysearch

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 at Citysearch

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 at Citysearch

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
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/16/10

love this place

by foodfaves71 at Citysearch

this was a place that lived up to it's reputation and beyond. 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. overall we had a great time.

  • Pros: most romantic date
  • Cons: none

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