Traveling to NYC can be incredibly overwhelming. From the public transit to the millions of people walking the streets. But I’d argue that finding places to eat can be the most overwhelming part about visiting the big apple. Not because they’re limited choices, but because there are so many choices!
I recently traveled to NYC for work and am currently planning a long weekend trip with family in august.
And figuring out where to eat has been a challenge.
However, during my last trip I was lucky enough to travel with a formal local and she took us to a great spot in Greenwich Village. I think you need to add to your must do list next time you’re in the city.
Bar Pitti is the perfect summer time dining location. With their expansive patio and open air interior, this Italian restaurant is known to host a glamorous crowd.
The menu is limited but each day they have an expansive list of specials that bounce from table to table on an old school blackboard.
Since this restaurant is so popular, expect to wait. They don’t take reservations and run everything old school. The hostess stands on the street taking names on pen and paper. But on a beautiful NYC summer night you won’t mind hanging out. In edition to no reservation Bar Pitti also does not take credit cards. This is a cash only establishment and was a bit of a shock to us when we sat down. Thankfully we were able to combine our cash and had a delicious meal under our $200 budget for a group of 4. If you forget cash, don’t worry they have an on-site ATM.
Now onto the most important part, the food. I had the hardest time picking what I wanted to eat. It lead to a lot of googling since a lot of meals were in their native Italian description. I chose the Pappardelle alla Fiesolana, which is a flat, large homemade pasta with smoke bacon, cream, tomatoes, and parmigiano. It was probably the best pasta dish I have ever had.
In addition to homemade pasta Bar Pitti offers wines by the bottle and multiple appetizers to enjoy.
I highly recommend Bar Pitti for not only the food, but the experience, and prime people watching.