At the Banty Rooster, Delores Tronco-DePierro introduces a fresh take on Southwestern fare in a spacious West Village setting, perfect for group outings.
24 Greenwich Ave, New York, NY 10011 Get directions
"The Banty Rooster is a rare example of a West Village place that exceeded our expectations. At first glance, this casual American spot feels like countless other places in the area serving potato fritters and short rib. But then you’ll notice that the fritters are served with salt cod aioli and the short rib crumbles when you dip it in the side of ancho barbecue sauce. Between the food, big space, and affordable wine offerings, this place should be at the top of your list for your next group dinner in the West Village." - Matt Tervooren
"The newly opened Banty Rooster with a Southwestern culinary theme comes via Denver restaurateur Delores Tronco-DePierro, and the premises, a stone’s throw from the Jefferson Market Library, offer several airy seating areas. Highlights of a recent meal include a plate of fried chicken skin with a buttermilk dressing that reminded me of Charleston’s Husk, a chile focaccia with house-churned butter, and a pork collar surmounted by a little heap of Hatch chiles (I wish the heap had been larger). Don’t miss the lard cookies called biscochitos, flavored with anise and cinnamon — though here they’re made with butter." - Eater Staff
"Delores Tronco-DePierro is planning a new American restaurant with Southwestern influences called the Banty Rooster, at 24 Greenwich Avenue, near West 10th Street. Dishes from chef John DePierro — Tronco-DePierro’s husband who last worked at esteemed restaurants Rebelle, Miss Ada, and Metta — include pork collar with hatch chile, cotija, and pickled onions; grilled short rib with charred okra and ancho barbecue; and biscochitos (a New Mexican lard cookie with cinnamon and anise) with toasted masa ice cream. The space seats 75 with a dozen at the bar, as well as a private dining room. Tronco-DePierro made a name for herself in Denver for opening Work and Class, a Latin and American restaurant that got two James Beard nods and landed on some best new restaurant lists. With the Banty Rooster, she’s bringing a lesser-seen-in-NYC cuisine that has a rich culture. Southwestern restaurants in New York include Javelina, but much of the cuisine in all its breadth has not made its way here yet." - Stefanie Tuder
