Bird Dog

Have you ever visited a friend’s grandma and been blown away by the incredible taste of her cooking? That’s exactly what Bird Dog reminded me of-comforting, homemade food with extraordinary flavor. Everything was freshly made, rich in taste, and served hot, straight from the stove. I went during “Happy hour” which pastas are 50% off. I regret not ordering two plates (their portions are on the smaller side). However, I was completely blown away; you guys have been added to my favorites list! Note: I’m giving 4 stars instead of 5 because I wasn’t allowed to be seated until my guest arrived, even though it was 97 degrees out, and I had to wait over 15 minutes in the NYC heatwave. Policy is to be seated with all present guests!

love, love, love this place. their pasta happy hour is the best and always has me coming back. they always switch up the pastas which keeps it interesting and fun. one of my favorites was their blue crab cavatelli (hoping they bring it back soon) and now currently, the beef cheek rigatoni. a must try and must get for us are their biscuits and home made butters. always looking forward to a meal at bird dog 🐦‍⬛🐕

***3 1/2 stars*** There's a lot to like here, and I think under different circumstances this would have been a significantly better experience. I stopped by with the Millennial Chum for dinner this past Wednesday; we were looking for a spot on the western side of the island close to the NJ public transportation options (this is literally a block from the Christopher St Path, so if you play your cards/timing right, less than 10 minutes from the restaurant door to Hoboken Terminal.). Of course after eating pasta, the Millennial Chum decided to be dramatic and walk the carbs off all the way down to the WTC Path but that was a personal decision. Anyway. This area is as West Village as it gets, and that for sure extends to the proprietors here. An absolute delight - a mixture of Sgt. Pepper's and a circus ringmaster. This for sure was one of the big selling points for me - everyone we interacted with was beyond nice and very communicative. The decor in here is really something as well, with pooch portraits as far as the eye can see (with a smattering of birds as well). We had the honor of sitting under a picture of a canine wearing, I believe, an Elizabethan ruff, which is just begging for a pun. We got over here around a little before 6pm, but the place was empty or close to it initially (it filled it up a bit during a time in there). This was a quintessential gift versus curse situation - we showed up inadvertently for Bird Dog's Pasta Happy Hour, which on its face is a great deal, half off the listed/selected entrees. Initially, we were pretty pleased by the timing there; a significantly more affordable meal, and the everything bagel topped biscuits I'd been hankering for were still available on the abbreviated menu. We of course ordered those, and enjoyed them - they were warm, easy to break into halves, and the accompanying honey butter was great. Honestly, I didn't really taste the everything bagel aspect so I'm not sure what the point is beyond the optics of it, but it was still really good. The main dinner menu had a gnocchi Bolognese on it, which is one of my faves, but the Happy Hour menu's version had the gnocchi in a green, pesto-ish sauce, which I was perfectly fine with ordering as well. Honestly? Really good. The flavors are very distinct, if that makes sense. I have a chum who preemptively orders salt with everything (believing that the vast majority of food is bland and desperately in need of a pick-me-up) but she wouldn't need to do that here. Nothing was flavorless in the slightest. This ended up being a bit of an issue for the Millennial Chum, who ordered a garlicky bucatini dish that she was pretty overwhelmed by, and not in a good way. She gave me about half of it to bring home. And she was right - it's REALLY garlicky. I felt like it was oozing out of my pores. Here's the biggest issue for me, and it's definitely a debatable point. The Pasta Happy Hour is half-off, but you're also paying for what you get - the serving sizes we received were arguably less than half of what you'd typically get with a normal pasta entree, which I think should be disclosed. (Maybe it's a given to some people?) But I was pretty hungry and this was flat out not enough food. I don't even know if it was an option in hindsight, but I would have considered getting full price if I'd known you're getting a fraction of the food. Also, is it even a "deal" if you're not getting the equivalent portion of pasta that you'd be getting at other times? What are you actually saving in that equation? I imagine there are plenty of people who would vehemently disagree with me here and squeal about the money you're saving, but I'd be more than willing to spring for the extra $10 to $15 just to not be hungry on my way out. The food itself was a cut above for me, notwithstanding my Happy Hour gripes, so I'd actually want to come back when the portions are legit because from what I sampled, it's worth it. And the intangible service aspect cancels out a lot of the negatives for me.

We came by around 5PM on a Thursday for the pasta happy hour (half-price pasta!!!). Our group of three shared the bucatini, mafaldine, and gnocchi. The bucatini was the definitely the standout - garlicky, buttery, and topped with yummy breadcrumbs. Absolutely incredible. The mafaldine bolognese was also delicious. The pesto gnocchi, while soft and pillowy, didn’t quite have the bold flavor of the other two, but was still enjoyable. Service was attentive and friendly throughout, making the whole experience even better. Will definitely be back soon to try more pastas or explore their other menus.

HOW TO GET IN: for the happy hour you have to book beforehand. But also READ THE FINE PRINT ON RESY because after the happy hour the booking is a non refundable $75 table. Be careful what you book. Anthony was very good at recommending good dishes for us. He was very nice and sweet. The Doritos were really good. We did the tasting menu which was a good deal to try different dishes. The fried chicken is really good too. The inside is really cute. We sat at the bar. Make sure if you want happy hour that you walk in instead of making a reservation on an app.

Did the Chef’s Menu which is a lot of food and great value imo - enjoyed the burnt bologna ends, all the pasta options and the ribs as well. Service is very friendly and helpful with navigating the menu. Would come back to try more options.

Amazing pasta and appetizers. I enjoyed the pimiento cheese with crackers, the pasta was phenomenal especially considering the happy hour pricing. Would return again especially to try the pre fixe menu!

And absolutely superlative dinner experience. The chef's tasting was a spectacular experience I'll be telling all my friends and family about, the service was incredible and made for an incredible night out. I'll be going back again and again.

Great food and service. Highly recommend going during the pasta happy hour. Allows you to try multiple options from the menu with perfectly sized options. That being said, come hungry. After happy hour they switch from a la carte to their tasting menu. Have not tried yet but will be back for sure given the food and the whole vibe of the place. Side note: a lot of pregnant friendly dishes on the menu. They also seem fairly accommodating within reason for restrictions/requirements.

Interesting concept for a restaurant (all the dishes are shareable and you either have to order 3 dishes per person for $69pp or the tasting menu for $98pp). Ambiance is quite eclectic as they said a lot of their supplies are sourced from thrift or vintage stores. Gave a homey feel to the restaurant. Hospitality was a mixed bag. The host was dealing with a conflict when we walked in and didn't even say hello to us when we introduced ourselves. Kind of just ignored us and walked us silently to our table. Food was solid but you can get better for the amount of money you'll spend. Pastas were my favorite but overall some dishes were too salty while others lacked flavor.

Oh. My. GUT!!! Half-price happy hour pasta???!!! Yassssss!!! From best to less best (but still awesome), get the Spaghetti (colatura, clams, seabeans, garlic, breadcrumbs), the Mafaldine (red wine brisket rib ragu, parmigiana chive), and the Papparedelle (mushrooms, crème fraiche, parmigiana, lemon). But seriously, all were chewy, tasty and loaded with comforting flavor, and trying to rank them was like choosing between my favorite children. Just come here and gorge. Pro tip: If you can make it before 5:30pm on a weeknight, you're unlikely to wait for a table. After that, good luck.

Been meaning to try this restaurant for awhile. Glad I made it! The restaurant is a small place in a nice quaint area of the West Village. Our Waiter Anthony was so nice and friendly. He helped my friend and I out with figuring out the menu as it was our first time at the restaurant. We missed the happy hour and opted for the prix fixe dinner - 3 courses for $55. Also for the bottle of wine where it's $40 for the month of August. We ordered the following dishes, all were very good and we were so full we had to take some home: - buratta - burnt ends - parpadelle - agnolotti - fried chicken - ribs Would love to come back here and try out their pasta happy hour next time!

Come here if you'd like to experience a casual dose of racism buttered with a series of microaggressions. I've been a west village resident for 3+ years now and so wanted to check out this spot. Everything was awful. Super disappointed with the lack of hospitality and service. I am a brown woman and came here with my black friend. We had a dinner reservation and the staff couldn't seat us in the dining room, they instead, placed us in the cafe. It was my friend's birthday so we inquired about the seating and the staff coldly told us the dining room was for reservations only -- even though we had a reservation. After making a few requests, they reluctantly put us in the dining room and rushed us out within an hour. It was dehumanizing and incredibly disgusting. Also everyone seated in the dining room was white as wonder bread so go figure. The food was also not great. The fried chicken had no seasoning whatsoever. My friend took our leftovers home and had to rebake them with actual southern spices.

I'd rate Bird Dog four and a half stars. We snuck into Bird Dog on a Saturday night just in time for the early bird special. Fortunately, we were able to score two seats at their three person bar counter. Sitting at the bar, I immediately noticed some nice options for wines by the glass. They have an approachable yet intriguing list of wines by the bottle too. Bird Dog is a unique fusion of Southern American and Italian cuisines. My wife was set on the pastas for entrees, so I figured we'd give the southern portion a shot for appetizer. We shared the hush puppies. They came out piping hot, so I cut the first couple in half to cool off. When cutting in, I noticed a thin yet ultra crispy batter. It had a great crunch biting into it. They were served with honey butter which I believe might also be used with the chicken sandwich a couple doors down. The honey butter is ultra savory and the hush puppies allow the butter to standout. For the main course, we seized the opportunity to enjoy the half priced pastas. My favorite and the highlight of the meal was the papardelle in a short rib ragu. It's one of the best dishes I've eaten this month. It's a must order here. The short rib is ultra succulent featuring some big meaty portions. The sauce is bold and delicious. It has the Sunday gravy depth to it. The sauce would be wonderful on anything, so the bowl of fresh made pappardelle was a more the sufficient vehicle for the sauce. We also had the agnolotti filled with ricotta in a honey sauce. Usually Italian food feels like it costs an arm and two legs in the West Village these days, but the happy hour promotion made it very budget friendly. Our meal came out to about $45 for an appetizer and two pastas before factoring in tip. The service was attentive. Staff was consistently floating around in case we needed anything. Our water was consistently topped off. Felt like a good culture too as the staff was engaging and their personalities came through. Pacing of the food was on point. There was one spacious, gender neutral restroom. The restaurant was on the smaller side but they managed to cram in about fifteenth seats making it an intimate experience.

A tiny jewel of an Italian/Southern comfort food eatery with great vibe & friendly service. The food is outstanding!! Eager to go back again. The spaghetti was a joy & the appetizers were amazing.

I have wanted to try the pasta happy hour for a while and finally did it on a Sunday; well worth it! I was surprised that there was no one there, happy hour is only outside. They have pasta happy hour everyday and it's half off all their pastas. We ordered the mafaldine and cavetelli pasta, both were so good! For the price, it was a really good deal. The pasta was cooked perfectly al dente and the flavors were delicious. This is definitely a new favorite spot and will be returning for pasta happy hour!

My partner and I got off of work earlier than usual and chose to finally try the Bird Dog pasta happy hour, as we had been hearing lots of good things about their pasta. We showed up and luckily had a very short wait (I think the area was less busy due to the holiday week), and were seated in the outdoor area within 10 minutes. One thing to note, happy hour is only in the outdoor area, but there are plenty of heaters and fans that keep it temperate. Service and staff were friendly. We put in an order only for the happy hour pastas, which to be frank, were still pretty expensive for what we ended up getting. The garlic scampi spaghetti had very little shrimp on it (I think I only had a couple small chunks of shrimp in a few of my bites), though the flavor was solid. The stuffed shells themselves were pretty good, but the vodka sauce for me was a miss. For those two pastas alone, it came out to $50 without tip, which feels steep for what we actually received. While it was a fun experience, I don't see us returning, unfortunately.

My husband and I had an amazing meal last night at the bar table. The staff was so warm and lovely, and it's always great to see people passionate about what they do. The food was outstanding- we were especially impressed with the pimento cheese (the best I've ever had), hush puppies, chicken dumplings, ravioli, and the fried chicken. The restaurant was cozy and adorable- we were in what I think was the cafe portion, and it was perfectly lovely. They asked about allergies too- a responsible thing to do. Our child has serious food allergies and was not out with us last night, but as an allergy family, it was heartening to see a restaurant with staff that's aware and taking that seriously. We will definitely return and be thrilled to support their fabulous staff. Hands-down the warmest service we've had in a long time. A memorable experience in the best way.

What a fun vibe ! It's tiny inside but solid service, food and decor. It's southern. It's Italian. It's a weird mix of both but kinda works. The prixe fix let's you pick any three food items. Any THREE?!?!?! You could do three entrees, three pastas, hell you could do three friend chickens if you wanted. I love the optionality. We sat at the bar and the music playing was 2000s rock. Perfect. I thought the bucatini was my favorite - garlicky and perfectly cooked. I would skip hush puppies. And, gnocchi wasn't for me but I could see how peeps love it. Gotta get the fried chix. Always. This place is perfect for a date or with a group of friends!

Came here for the pasta happy hour and definitely recommend. The appetizers and pasta were delicious with the pasta being cooked perfectly. Would have given 5 stars but the space is so cramped it's difficult to get in and out of the tables. Thankfully there was no one next to us and we were able to physically move the table over but if it was busier we would have been stuck.

We came for the pasta happy hour and loved it! 10/10 would come back again to try the other pastas. It looks like they switch up the egg yolk with lemon pepper sauce between tagliatelle, bucatini, and spaghetti. When we went it was served with bucatini. It was the perfect balance of flavors. Mafaldine is one of my all time favorite pastas and they did it amazingly well with tender red wine short rib ragu. I'm still dreaming about it. I can't say enough good things about Bird Dog's pasta happy hour. Not only was the food and service wonderful, we only spent $54 between two. And we got hush puppies as an appetizer too!

We stopped in for drinks and apps, and it did not disappoint! Great service, great food and great vibes.

This place is rave worthy. Every single bite of food was star worthy. And we genuinely enjoyed every interaction with the staff. They were personable, funny and gave great recommendations. All of this was only made better by the quirky but elevated atmosphere. I cannot wait to come back. I just hope we can get another reservation!

I'm a huge fan of fried chicken and heard great things about Bird Dog, so I was really excited to come and try some of the best fried chicken in New York. Welp, I wasn't really impressed by it - I've definitely had much jucier, flavorful fried chicken. It's good, but nothing too special, and leans on the much pricier side of dinner options. I will say though that the portion sizes are really large. The hush puppies were quite good, but I think honey butter tastes amazing on everything. The service was quite nice and the overall ambiance makes for a good dinner, but I wasn't really impressed by the food and that's what I largely base my reviews off of.

Excellent pasta! We came for happy hour specifically and were lucky to get a table. It is very small with few tables inside. Unexpectedly, my personal favorite was the rigatoni. It was worth it to go during happy hour (half off pastas)!!

First meal on our short weekend trip to NYC. Came here on a Saturday 3pm for the pasta happy hour, and it was pretty empty. The restustaurant was small with only a few tables and the walls were decorated with cute dog paintings in Victorian clothing. The wings we ordered were flavorful and sweet with a hint of chili. My favorite pasta dish would be the Lumache with braised pork in a creme fraiche sauce. Pasta was cooked perfectly while the braised pork just melts and it was full of flavor. The Agnolotti with bacon was tasty, the agnolotti was silk and chewy and worked greatly with the texture of the bacon bits. It is a bit pricey with half off happy hour, each dish came out to be over 20 dollars.

My friends and I have been sharing way too much food reels from IG and decided that it's time to go to New York for our foodies tour. One of them has been dying to try this place out so this was the first restaurant we visited on our trip. When we got there, we didn't know if it was open because there was a red rope to stop people from going in. Mind you, there was no line so we were kind of confused. A bit later, someone came out and asked for a phone number to enter us into the Resy app. Then she let us in like that of a bouncer at a club. Interesting concept for a restaurant that had no line. Upon entrance, we noticed that it was a super cozy space with the wall full of dogs in their Royal garbs. Very interesting and cute. It happens to also be Pasta Happy Hour where all pasta were half off! We were excited but the prices after half off wasn't that much less expensive though. It's fine, as long as it tastes good, it's worth the money, we tell ourselves. We ordered the wings for appetizer and three pastas: gnocchi, agnolotti, and lumache. The wings were a bit charred but my friend really loved it. The pastas were only decent. My favorite was the lumache but the rest was very not exciting. The service was friendly and the ambiance was unique. Foodwise, though the food looks aesthetically pleasing, I expected it to knock me off my socks but it didn't. There was only one pasta I half enjoyed.

Pasta happy hour is the happiest of hours. Half-priced pastas available from 4-6 pm, in the bright outdoor shack thing. I'm not quite sure why food happy hours are not more prevalent, but anyone reading this with the power to influence menus should get on that ASAP. Because we came in specifically for this happy hour, we ordered every single pasta (six on the menu, but we received seven and no one was sad about it) + fried chicken, and we drank a bottle of wine per person. And we tipped well. This is a moneymaker. Now, I wish I could tell you about each individual pasta in detail, but there were seven of them and again, lots of wine involved (and the online menu is different from the one we saw). Things I do know: 1. There wasn't a bad one in the bunch. 2. The mafaldini with the bolognese was excellent. 3. The one the waiter described as "garlic bread in pasta form" was *chef's kiss*. 4. The one he described "as if cacio e pepe and carbonara had a baby" was a quite good as well. 5. I generally liked the waiter's descriptions, and overall vibe. 6. The squid ink one was a touch too salty, even for me. 7. No one is sad during pasta happy hour. 8. These are not large bowls of pasta, and at half price they are much more reasonable than the full price. 9. I should have gone home after pasta, instead of going to the bar. That last one is probably irrelevant to you, but really would have helped me have a better day yesterday.

Amazing food and service! A group Of 8 of us were in town for a wedding. We ordered the tasting menu! Incredible food...:corn and shrimp salad, 6 appetizers, The pasta course was incredible. Followed by the three amazing entrees! Anthony took amazing care of us! Fantastic night! Bird Dog is a 10/10! A must go in NYC!

Where to begin... wow. To start off, the servers noticed the Publix bag brought in and we immediately knew the food would be delicious as they discussed Pub Subs. We were introduced to our server Anthony, who was BEYOND fantastic. His energy was vivacious and table side presentation was flawless. Service was always open handed, including everyone else on the staff, and even the wine bottle orientation on the table presented the label for everyone at the table and restaurant to see. As for the food, we ordered the chef's tasting menu. Each course had a lovely surprise melding the flavors of southern cuisine with Italian influences. Given the generous portions, Anthony did a wonderful job guiding us through the dishes to ensure we could enjoy the entrees when we arrived at that course. The flavors were unique and each plating harmonized with the others on the table, balancing savory and buttery with spicy and punchy. No need to go in to too many details around the food because each plate was an experience in itself that needs to be tasted! Oh, and the wine pairing from Anthony managed to pair well with each course. The eclectic plates and silverware elicited feelings of a Southern grandmother's china. Lovely paintings of dogs adorned the walls with the overall ambiance complimenting the food presented. A night to remember and a delicious experience all around.

This place has incredible food, great staff, and overall great vibes. This is definitely a hidden gem located in the west village that I wish more people knew about. It is a bit small on the inside, but luckily they do have outdoor seating. This place focuses on creating Italian dishes with a southern twist to it. And they have a chef tasting menu which blew my friend and I away. We started off with their homemade Doritos, which were so good. I loved all of their pasta dishes, especially their tomato and strawberry preserve pasta, which I never thought would be something to add in a pasta, but it worked and the seafood pasta, which was so good and flavorful. And the staff was super friendly and very attentive, and explaining all of the dishes that we had. This is definitely a place you have to check out!

During pasta happy hour, all the pastas (which are originally at least $30), are half off. The Campanelle pasta was good, with soft, chewy noodles and ground pork. The Gnocchi pasta had a well-made chicken soup, but it was slightly too salty. Overall, the food was tasty, but the portions were rather small. It is enjoyable to eat during happy hour, when there is a warm and friendly ambiance. Service was a bit slow, but it's understandable considering how busy they were during happy hour. We came here around 6pm on Tuesday, and the outdoor seating was almost full, so it's probably better to go right when happy hour begins.

I made a reservation for two a couple days prior for a Saturday evening at around 7:30pm. Unfortunately, my friend and I couldn't meet up for their happy hour pasta menu that runs until 6pm. The restaurant was very cozy with the walls covered with paintings of dogs. Our options were a three course Vs tasting menu Vs fried chicken dinner. We opted for the three course menu for 75 per person. We liked the apps of the Brussels and burrata. The pastas were good too. We chose the rigatoni and a really garlicky spaghetti. The fried chicken was delicious but the SNAPPER was average doused with heavy tomato sauce. I was surprised by how big the fish bones were and how many there were. Also, the person who dropped off our entrees didn't tell us to be wary of the fishbones, which I overheard when he told the nearby table. I'm not sure if 75 dollars was worth it for the three courses that we got. Also I felt that the service was different depending on the make-up of the table. I could've really swallowed a large piece of fish bone prompting an urgent endoscopy. I would give this place more a 3.5. But the pastas were unique enough for me to come again to try out their happy hour menu.

Phenomenal experience. The person serving us name was Chris and he is the brother of the chef or the owner. He's absolutely great, helped. Recommend some great options for us to eat. We had the Cacho Pepe sauce, spaghetti, and the Buccarini and the pumpkin pasta. We also have the Nashville chicken. Everything was great. Will come back!

I actually came here because of a viral Instagram reel promoting their happy hour pasta specials from 2-6pm on weekends and 4-6pm on weekdays. I ordered the cavatelli, while my friend opted for the bucatini. We also decided to try the burrata, which we both loved. The only drawback of the happy hour was that we had to sit outside, and I unfortunately had to sit near the open door, which kept slamming due to the wind. It was quite loud. However, it was necessary for safety reasons. The staff was friendly and very helpful with any questions about the menu. The restroom was charming, and they offer both indoor and outdoor seating. The outdoor area is warm thanks to heaters, and overall, my friend and I had a fantastic time.

I LOVED!!! Chef tasting menu $98 pp and you get 4 apps, 3 pastas, 2 meats and homemade Doritos (which taste exactly like Doritos)! Great opportunity to try something different in NYC && the staff is all so nice

AMAZING pasta ! go for happy hour you won't be dissatisfied.. delicious flavors and great service

Wonderful ambience, delicious food, and lovely staff. We came in on a sat night and they found room for us. Staff was very helpful in making selections. Everything on the pre fix looked delicious. We had the ribs and the fried chicken. Both delicious! We had the tagliatelle and the malfaldine. My favorite was the malfaldine but my husbands favorite was the tagliatelle. So win-win!

Good idea/concept the food hits but not all the way and the price yikes**** if you don't go for the "pasta happy hour" the pasta plate (see pic) is 35-48 ... the pasta it self is good but you can find good pasta for less in that neighborhood Also no cocktails :( only wine and beer Decor is super fun/quirky, go to the bathroom for a fun pic ...but the space is tiny we ended up eating outside The place is dog friendly so if that bothers you plan ahead I do recommend for an early dinner with friends but not a place I will visit often The arancini were good but only 3 balls/croquettes Good service Staff was nice and efficient and the manager and/or owner was friendly

A last minute find that turned out to be perfect! The food and service were wonderful! Such a cute spot I'll definitely return.

Overall the meal was okay, I felt like it lacked flavor in some of the dishes and then in some other ones full of flavor and really delicious. The service was on point, we sat at the bar and got immediate service as soon as we were sat. Paired our wines even down to the meals we selected for a full experience. The overall feel of the place is definitely Italy inspired with notes of flair lol The bathroom was pretty funny. But I will say it's a SMALL restaurant, so come with the bare minimum and your wallets of course lol I'd go back to definitely try other items on the menu!

My sister and I came here around 4:30pm on a Saturday for the pasta happy hour. This restaurant is so cute, loved the decorations outside and inside! Happy hour is only outdoor seating but there were plenty of tables when we arrived - no wait. We started with some wine, it was $15 for house red/white and they were veryyy generous pours. We ordered 3 pastas to split between us and it was actually incredible. We ordered the bucatini, garganelli, and the spaghetti.My favorite of the 3 we ordered was bucatini with the breadcrumbs while my sister loved the spaghetti with lemon. You can tell the pasta is handmade and very fresh. The seating area outside was relatively quiet and comfortable. The service was great and they kept my water glass full. I would highly recommend this place for a late lunch early dinner.

Finally half priced pasta happy hour nirvana! House made pastas bring an incredible creativity to this Italian & Southern mashup. Not only does it work it's masterful. Ate: Bucatini Biscuits Branzino Total $50 with tip The bucatini with chanterelles, pancetta & vin santo was scrumptious. Pasta perfection & finger licking delicious. Biscuits were Parker house roll meets biscuits- one of the best I've tasted anywhere including the south & rounding out with a delicious Branzino. This spot is creatively kooky, their food aesthetic is incredible!!! PS Bord Dog & Pastai in Chelsea make some of the best pasta in town. PSS I was in such a food moment I forgot the picture of my pasta- next time.

Pasta happy hour is definitely my type of happy hour! I saw this place on instagram and I was really excited to have an early dinner here. For happy hour, they don't take reservations. There surprisingly wasn't a wait and we were seated shortly. The outdoor seating area is very cute and surprisingly private. When we passed by we didn't even notice the outdoor seating area. We ordered the bucatini and blue crab linguini. The bucatini was my favorite of the two. I'm not usually a fan of cream sauces, but the sauce wasn't overwhelming. The texture of the pasta was great but I do wish there was a little more meat. The blue crab linguini unfortunately fell short of my expectations. There was a lot of crab meat, but the sauce honestly just tasted like chili oil. By the time I had mostly finished the pasta, I couldn't even gather the remaining bits of crab because it just felt like I was eating spoonfuls of chili oil. I probably would have enjoyed this dish more if there was a different sauce, but everyone's palate is a little different! The happy hour is a great deal, but still a little more on the expensive side for the portion size. Otherwise the ambiance was nice and the customer service was excellent.

Incredible experience. We did the Chef's Tasting Menu and the choices were exquisite. Really enjoyed every single dish. The service was excellent at each step, with expert guidance and responsiveness. Really worthwhile choice and will be back for the first

Overall I thought this a delicious meal! My friends and I decided to do the Chef's Table option and it did not disappoint! The service was great and we really enjoyed the pacing in which our food came out. They were super accommodating to the fact that one of friends couldn't make it and didn't charge us for their absence. The only reason I'm giving them 4 stars is because as a collective we didn't enjoy the pumpkin sage pasta, apple crumble dessert, or the pasta dish with corn. Other than that it was a great experience and I will return!

My roommate heard about pasta happy hour here and we decided to come on a Sunday around 5! There was no wait and we were seated quickly outside. The decor and vibe of the whole place was so cute and service was great too. We ordered the biscuits to share, which were delicious with the honey butter. We also were debating between the hush puppies and burrata but I am so glad we went with the biscuits!! Sadly, I was really disappointed by my rigatoni. The pasta felt severely undercooked and was quite bland. The orange zest and nuts were a nice touch, but the cheese was not flavorful and the dish fell flat for me. My roommates lumache was much much better! The sauce was creamy and delicious, but the pasta still felt a bit undercooked. Based on other reviews, it seems like I may have just ordered the wrong pasta. I would recommend checking out the happy hour because of the good price, but skip on the rigatoni.

This place was so fun! It is not ala carte unless you go to pasta happy hour, so when you make a reservation, you're committing to a three-course prix-fix meal at least. Which sounds good in theory, but just plan accordingly and come hungry! We had to take a lot of food home because we did not. The pasta is incredible (homemade with innovative takes on classic sauces), and the entrees were delicious as well. They offer a mix of Italian and Southern Comfort food, which doesn't sound like a combo that works, but it truly does. The staff is incredibly kind and makes sure you have a good time. Truly fantastic!

I found you on TikTok the food was soooo good. I definetly will be back n tell others about this restaurant.

Came here with my boyfriend to celebrate our one year anniversary and it was the perfect low key special meal. This place advertises as Italian with a southern drawl and it's exactly that. There are 3 menu options: $55 fried chicken dinner, $65 3 course pre-fixe (1 appetizer, 1 pasta, 1 entree but our waiter who also happened to be the owner told us we could pick any 3 things on the menu), $110 chef's tasting menu. We opted for the $65 pre-fixe and did 1 appetizer, 1 pasta, 1 entree which left us pretty full! Appetizers: hush puppies - MUST GET. They're perfectly crispy on the outside and easy to break off into the fluffy inside. I think there's chive inside which perfectly complements the honey butter. One serving comes with 5 but I could have eaten another order myself. Duo of dips - also delicious although not as mind blowing as the hush puppies. We liked the whitefish salad better but the pimento was a close second. Pastas: Cavatelli with lamb shank - this was our favorite dish overall. The lamb was so tender and saffron added the perfect flavor to the dish. Lumache with pork shoulder - also delicious with generous chunks of pork. Entrees: Nashville fried chicken - one tender piece of juicy chicken on white bread and some pickles. I would have preferred it spicier but it was a good level for those with a lower spice tolerance. Chicken was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside so no complaints. Wagyu skirt steak - I couldn't tell that it was wagyu vs. other skirt steak since it was a pretty standard skirt steak but the black garlic butter added a unique flavor to it. It's a very intimate restaurant that seats less than 20 people so would highly recommend a reservation. Overall, a delicious place to go when you're craving southern food and pasta!

I was super excited to come here because it is super hyped up - but I was quite disappointed. To start off, despite showing up to our reservation they charged a $190 no-show fee which took WEEKS to be refunded. The food - this is tough, because we really really liked some of the dishes, but really did not like others. The biscuits, hush puppies, and pork belly were all GREAT. The pastas were hit or miss - the garlic pasta and ragu were good, but no one was a fan of the pumpkin pasta or the lamb pasta. The fried chicken was good, but the ribs just didn't taste like southern BBQ. The ambiance and vibes were so cool - really wish we liked the food more.

You get SO much food for the pre fixe I could've rolled down the street even with so many leftovers. All of the food was thoughtfully curated to provide a mix of southern comfort and Italian. Every dish was so uniquely flavorful and there isn't one thing I got that I would've skipped. The quality of all ingredients really showed through, and there were so many gluten free options I could get nearly everything on the menu. The walls were covered in royal paintings of dogs of their customers. The staff was beyond sweet and accommodating. One of the best full meals I've had in a while. +5 XP bc they call it pork roll

I do not write reviews. This place is insane. Best pasta I've had in New York so far bar none. Show up. Arrive.

I was here earlier in the evening with three others at this new restaurant. They're already getting popular and it's easy to see why. The food here is unique being a mix of Southern and Italian though I would say that the Italian side of the menu is stronger. The inside here is tiny and adorned on both sides with photoshopped dogs of the owners and the owners' friends/family on one side and customers on the other side which adds to the kooky nature and there is very friendly knowledgeable service as well though they probably should have informed us that there wasn't really a need to order biscuits as they were already getting it with their fried chicken. Overall the food was very tasty outside of one of the desserts and I would try to go back. Two of us went with the prix fixe option while the other two got the fried chicken dinner. As they don't have alcohol, I also ordered a ginger ale and they only have to have ginger beer which is actually a preference and the price as per just about everything else for the drink was reasonable. First course/Soil & Cupboard: Burrata- Apricot mostarda, asparagus, and pistachio I was planning on ordering the bagna cauda from the online menu but said menu is inaccurate unlike the Yelp menu which is a bit different than usual but I didn't mind as I'm a big fan of burrata. The burrata was excellent and it went well with the mostarda as well as the vegetables/pistachio. Would recommend. Chicken wings- Calabrian chili honey (5$ supplement) The chicken wings were quite big and the chili honey went well with it. I would also recommend even with a supplement charge. Hushpuppies- Honey butter Perfectly fine with the good honey butter but the others were better 2nd course/Mill: Bucatini with Calabrian pork sugo, tomatoes, serrano pepper, and parmigiana I had this as my main and this was easily in my favorite dish. The bucatini was perfectly cooked al dente and the pork sugo/tomatoes added a wonderful depth of flavor. There was a nice hint of chili from the serrano pepper and overall in an area of the West Village with a ton of famous pasta places, this competes tooth and nail with them. Rigatoni- "Grano arso" lamb sausage, braised greens, ricotta, and pickled chilies The other person had this. The rigatoni was tasty with a unique almost purposely burnt color from the way they prepared it which produced a different but very tasty texture. The lamb sausage was good and the ricotta went well also. I didn't get to try the braised greens from the little I had and overall it was also very good. I hope they start to offer this pasta separately as with the other one as I would go back and order this in a heartbeat. 3rd course/Field & Pasture (as well as their main) Nashville style Fried chicken- White bread, pickles This was perfectly fine. The fried chicken had a nice crunch with a very moist texture inside and the use of I believe Calabrian chilies (again) added a little bit of a twist to the usual Nashville style. My only complaints is that I prefer a spicier Nashville style fried chicken though this is perhaps I am much more used to spicier chicken from other countries and that the bread was oddly a little bit hard and there wasn't enough pickles either. Having three small slices for a few reasonably sized pieces is probably not enough but it's hard to complain after having so much food prior. I would try the lamb or fish next time probably. Fried chicken dinner- One appetizer (from soil,) half fried chicken, biscuits, mashed potatoes, sauces Didn't try the fried chicken though it looked a little bit different than ours. I believe I heard that the one for the dinner is brined longer but I might be mistaken. The biscuits were good which were humorously topped with some everything bagel spice and the mashed potatoes are fine with a very thick gravy and very rich mashed potatoes. For dessert, I shared the sticky toffee pudding with someone, someone else got the pudding as well, and the last person got the PB&J panna cotta. They also were selling a chocolate cake for some reason from Ovenly next door. Unfortunately the sticky toffee pudding was the only real flub. It was quite hard which was very surprising. The sauce on the bottom was tasty but a little bit thick also. I'm unsure if it was overcooked as this was the same on both portions but I really wouldn't call it a sticky toffee pudding. The panna cotta on the other hand was much better with a good mix of flavors and I would order latter instead next time. Outside of the dessert flub, I really don't have many complaints for this place. At this point I would stick with the Italian food on the menu but this might also be because I prefer really good pasta over fried chicken at least when homemade pasta is this tasty. Mid 4. I hope they do well

Amazing blends of cuisine- pastas are a standout but everything was deeeelicious. Service was also outstanding.

Amazing! This place.... I am at a lost for words! The 3 course is an incredible amount of food for $65. The details in the meal, the quality of the materials, and the friendliness of the staff all out this at the most solid 5/5 I can assign. We ordered the duo of dips, biscuits, buratta, two pastas, and the fried chicken. The pasta was perfectly cooked and full of meat! You must come to this spot!

Amazing experience! Our waiter was also in charge of the wine list and was incredibly knowledgeable. He made us feel so special, and the service was wonderful. The food was delicious! Would definitely come back.