Cora

I dined at Cora on a quiet Tuesday night. It seems they will soon be closing on Mondays and Tuesdays, which might explain why the restaurant was quite empty when we arrived. Despite the lack of crowd, we had a pleasant dining experience overall. We started with their hot dog, which had fantastic toppings that elevated the dish. However, the bread fell a bit below my expectations—it could have been fresher or more flavorful. The tuna dish was a standout, with a unique and delightful combination of passionfruit and peppers that really hit the mark. It’s a dish I’d recommend for anyone looking for something special and different. We also ordered the big salad, which was a pleasant surprise. The flavors were quite different from what I’ve had at other restaurants. It was incredibly fresh, and the herbs combined beautifully with the sauce, making it very refreshing and enjoyable. In addition, we tried their bread, which paired well with the rest of our meal. The pasta was another highlight for me; it was packed with strong garlic flavor, which I love, though it leaned a bit on the salty side. The pasta itself had a wonderfully chewy texture, though it was not quite al dente. I personally enjoyed the texture and overall flavor profile. The atmosphere was admittedly quite empty, but the vibe was decent, and it didn’t detract too much from our experience. Service was okay—not particularly memorable, but nothing to complain about either. I do hope they expand their menu to offer more food options in the future. Overall, Cora has some great dishes and unique flavors that make it worth a visit, especially if they can refine a few elements and broaden their menu. I’d definitely consider returning to see how they evolve.

Fantastic spot! Very cute on the inside and peaceful in the back garden where we sat too. Everything tasted amazing with a great mix of flavor and textures. My photos don’t do the food justice!

Was in town recently and absolutely fell in love with everything about this place; the ambiance, service and food. We sat in the garden area in the back which was nice with the fresh air and lighting. There were 4 of us and we had: - tartare - Cora dog - ricotta toast - cavatelli - sunflower rolls - big salad - potatoes - crudo - gataeu basque All were so good, you can’t go wrong. But my favorites were the basque, crudo and cavatelli. Crudo was refreshing, cavatelli was balanced and not heavy, and the basque was perfection. I love how they make trying wine more friendly where they serve 4 oz glasses at an affordable price. We were able to try a few and the server gave an amazing recommendation. Service was amazing, too. Would definitely come back!

This is what an NYC wine bar should aspire to be!!! The space is simple and elegant, intimate but with great energy. Every dish was perfectly executed. Wine selection was fantastic. And service was super friendly and didn’t make me feel like a doofus for asking what to pair with our meal. (Plus, their plateware is beautiful and I love details like that.) What a fantastic addition to Cornelia St, I can’t wait to come back!

the food is both delicious and beautifully presented, and the service is exceptional!

Very cute date night spot. Love all the small dishes that are very flavorful. The wait staff is very knowledgeable with their wines. Super attentive to us! Highly recommend!

Had a great meal here on a Saturday night as a group of 4. Service, food, and ambiance were all excellent. The rainbow trout milanese was out of this world and the berkshire collar and squid cavatelli were superb. Desserts were also great - highly recommend the gateaux basque. Can't wait to come back!

Super cute wine bar in the Village. Every dish we had was great, especially the Tilefish Crudo, Crispy Potatoes and Cavatelli! Service was top, atmosphere was lovely! Highly recommend!

TLDR: must gets: the trout Milanese and tuna crudo Yum! what a delicious meal at Cora. I went with my friend to dinner last night - the restaurant is quite small so the vibes were cozy. The drink prices for new york were very reasonable and we both got a carafe of wine. Their wine list is small but mighty. The service was also friendly and quick. for food, we got the tuna crudo which was PHENOMENAL. The tuna itself was slightly tough but the flavors were certainly there - It was smoky and sweet and complex. We also got the stracciatella which was delicious. The grilled sourdough that it came with was very yummy. We then got the crispy potatoes and the trout Milanese. The crispy potatoes were pretty decent but the trout was the star of the show. It was incredibly flavorful and well cooked. It was around $100 per person but we both got two carafes and were stuffed by the time we left the restaurant. Overall I see a strong future for this restaurant. I think some of the dishes could be improved but they have some really stellar options.

A very cute space with a unique menu and solid wine list. I'll definitely be coming back here again! The space is very skinny and you should get a reservation, but there's a cute garden in the back as well. Each dish was super unique and my two favorites were the cavatelli with squid and Calabrian chilis and the Japanese sweet potato with labneh and chili. Both were spicy, fun, and unexpected. The beef tartare was very good and the toast it was on was extremely tasty. The scallops and the salad were both only okay. I love their wine by the glass list, I was feeling quite basic and really enjoyed the orange wines, which feels right for a date night in the west village. Can't wait to come back!