A well-respected, award-winning Italian restaurant in New York City's West Village, known for its refined rustic cuisine and extensive wine list, and the parent establishment of the Supper Club.
Anncherie Saludo is a highly respected Group Beverage Director, overseeing the wine and beverage programs for acclaimed New York City restaurants L'Artusi, B'Artusi, and the L'Artusi Supper Club. She is known for her...
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Last updated: 7/17/2026, 5:19:48 AM
Key Information
L'Artusi is an acclaimed Italian restaurant located in NYC's West Village, known for its refined rustic cuisine and warm, friendly ambiance. Operating for over 16 years, it features an extensive Italian wine list, boasting a 2500-bottle walk-in wine cellar. The restaurant offers a la carte dining, private events, and a Supper Club, with nationwide shipping available through Goldbelly. Its bohemian atmosphere makes it a popular spot for dates and special occasions.
Customers consistently praise L'Artusi for its stellar, professional, and efficient service, as well as its incredible vibe and top-tier ingredients. The restaurant is often described as a 'hot spot' with a packed, bohemian atmosphere, making reservations highly recommended. Standout dishes frequently mentioned include the Spinach Tortelli, Bucatini, and Mushroom Pasta, along with appetizers like the Mushroom & Egg and Focaccia. While some tartares might be considered slightly under-seasoned by a few, the overall food quality is consistently rated as excellent, with desserts like the Olive Oil Cake and Panna Cotta also receiving high marks.
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L'Artusi has been a fixture in the West Village for over 16 years. Beyond its dine-in experience, it offers private event spaces, a 'Supper Club,' and even provides nationwide shipping of its dishes via Goldbelly. Beverage Director Anncherie Saludo oversees the impressive 2500-bottle wine cellar.
L'Artusi is a popular destination, often packed, so early dinners or making reservations well in advance are highly recommended. It serves lunch and dinner throughout the week, and brunch on weekends.
First off, just want to say that the majority of the food here was great. I really liked the bucatini, tuna tartare, and the focaccia bread. The cacio e pepe was a little bit bland, and this is why I'm docking the food one star.
On top of this, the service was lackluster. We were seated right away, which was great, but our waiter/waitress only came by once. Our food, in between the appetizers and the main course, took about 30 minutes to get our pastas. By the time our pastas came, we weren't really that hungry anymore. This is why I am docking service to three stars.
The atmosphere is great. The vibe in the restaurant is good. People are having a good time, etc. It's just a little loud, which is normal for a smaller restaurant like this. I cannot ignore the service and the blandness of what some say is such a specialty here.
I don't think I'll be coming back.
We had an early dinner. Started of with two cocktails that were excellent. The beet salad was our appetizer the dressing was phenomenal. I had the mushroom main that this restaurant is known for and it was delicious as was my wife tortellini dish. When the waiter had shared the specials me earlier their was a lamb dish that intrigued me so I ordered and it was divine. To end, we asked the waiter for a light dessert, he suggested the panna cotte which was very good . The waiter also suggested two great wines for our dishes. The place was packed but I observed the staff very closely. They were in sync . Everything ran smoothly. The atmosphere one word bohemian Lots of young people and great food. If you want to impress a date go to this restaurant. They have a nice room upstairs. The private dining area has a table which is surrounded by wine bottles, looks like a nice place to celebrate a special occasion. Service was outstanding the waiter was professional and efficient. I dropped my napkin twice and one of the staff picked it without me saying anything. My final two words
Eat here.
PHENOMENAL! This place is at the top of its game.
Stellar service, an incredible vibe, and top-tier ingredients. There are already a handful of standout dishes I’d go back for in a heartbeat.
The Absolute Highlights:
Spinach Tortelli: Don’t sleep on this. It is officially one of my favorite pasta dishes anywhere. An absolute flavor bomb of morel mushrooms, spring peas, aged parmigiano, and a touch of lemon zest that sets the whole dish off. It pure happiness on a plate. Superb.
Bucatini: If you want the ultimate version of an all-time classic, this red sauce masterpiece is the stuff of dreams.
Mushroom & Egg Appetizer: I always order this classic when I see it, but other places often make it too oily. Here, it’s executed to absolute perfection. Bravo.
The Focaccia: Stellar. Do not skip it.
Great for Sharing:
Scallops: Perfectly cooked with an out-of-this-world presentation. It’s very rich, so if you're with a group, definitely share.
The Burger: Solid and incredibly rich. We cut it into quarters for a table of four, which was the perfect move.
Rabbit Casarecce & Crab Pasta: Both were very good, well-executed dishes.
Good dishes:
The Tuna & Wagyu Tartares: Both were incredibly fresh, but they just needed a bit more life. They were a touch under-seasoned for me, though I’d happily order them again and just ask for some flaky sea salt on the side.
To Finish:
The olive oil cake paired with a fresh coffee was the perfect ending. The chocolate torta and cheesecake were also delicious notes to end on.
The Service:
Top of the line. Kudos to the entire team. I showed up once without a reservation and was turned away so kindly and respectfully—that’s a hallmark of a lovely front-of-house crew. Our servers during dinner were stellar. Keep up the amazing work, I will absolutely be back!
This is a place where you’ll have a true foodgasm. Every dish is more delicious than the last. In my opinion, it’s the best Italian restaurant in NYC. Everything is a perfect 10 out of 10. You absolutely have to try it.
The service is excellent, the ambiance is wonderful!!!sit back, enjoy your conversation, and savor every bite of the amazing food.
Chef’s recommendation!!you won’t regret it!
The focaccia - soft and pillowy.
The burrata crostone - creamy and savory.
Tagliatelle - light and al dente.
Scallops - fresh and succulent.
The olive oil cake - moist and tender.
The entire experience = exquisite and delectable!
