Don Angie
Italian restaurant · West Village
103 Greenwich Ave, New York, NY 10014
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Highlights
Italian-American classics with inventive twists like pinwheel lasagna
Italian-American classics with inventive twists like pinwheel lasagna
"Monument Lane is a little newcomer on Greenwich Avenue, finally occupying a space that’s been vacant for almost four years. And apparently the new proprietors settled on the concept for this restaurant as soon as the old place closed - because that’s right about when this Gangs of New York restaurant trend was still interesting. As I wrote this review, I actually found myself wanting to write some of the very same things about Monument Lane that I said about Goat Town. It’s a nice space and all, but it seems that some reclaimed wood, an antique musket, and a trip to the public library are the easiest way to a restaurant idea these days. We’re over it. Luckily, the food at Monument Lane is more successful than at Goat Town. The menu is inspired by Civil War era New York and the use of local ingredients (because that’s all they could use then!), but to us it just felt like refined bar food and comfort eating. The signature meatloaf is solid, and we liked the fish we ate quite a bit, but the most satisfying things on the menu were the things you should eat while you are focused on drinking. This makes for a restaurant that’s perfectly fine for a meal in the neighborhood, but only Perfect For having a drink and some food at the bar before you head out for the night. Crispy Chickpeas with Sieved Egg No idea what a seived egg is, but you can pretty much ignore that. You won’t notice it. These are little fried chick peas, and they’re interesting enough. Like the pretzels, they are particularly good while throwing back a beer.Cherrystone Clams We didn’t know our clam nomenclature well enough, and ordered these thinking we would get a half dozen delicious little guys to start the meal. Apparently Cherrystone clams are the ones that look like phallic sea monsters. These were easily as big as the palm of your hand. We’re down with shellfish, but not ones that you need to chew. Maybe you are. Have fun with that.Poutine Apparently there were some Canadians around during Civil War era West Village. Was Canada even a country then? Is it now? Either way, we’ll take cheese, gravy and french fries any time.Monument Lane Meatloaf I’m not typically a meatloaf eater - it just wasn’t something I grew up on, and the words meat and loaf together are unsettling. But this one is a house specialty at Monument Lane, and we’re not mad at it. Food Rundown Whole Wheat Pretzels with Gouda Dip Big soft pretzel sticks served with a bowl of melted gouda cheese dip. We liked these, especially as a bar snack. Striped Bass for Two I wasn’t particularly fired up about eating a whole striped bass either, but this fish is surprisingly good. It’s a simple whole bass with herbs and lemon juice, and it’s very tasty. Our only complaint is that it’s a little pricey at $42. Cut me a break since I am buying in bulk." - Chris Stang
"A critically acclaimed and highly coveted dining spot in the neighborhood known for being very difficult to get into due to strong popular and critical interest." - David Farley
"Even though it’s always packed, we still think Don Angie doesn’t get the credit it deserves. Their Italian American menu—with its stuffed garlic flatbread and gnocchi with provolone—is very much doing its own thing, and the cocktail list is pretty cool too. The massive signature pinwheel lasagna for two is always great, but the garganelli with a meatball ragu is even better. Check out this West Village place at least once. You'll appreciate the creativity. Reservations are released online seven days in advance at 9am. The bar is reserved for walk-ins, and bar seats are surprisingly attainable. Sure, you might have to wait an hour or so, but don’t be afraid to stop by and put your name in." - bryan kim, neha talreja, willa moore, molly fitzpatrick, tiffany yannetta
"Instead of cacio e pepe and carbonara, Don Angie does a giant platter of rolled lasagna for two and a plate of gnocchi with provolone. Both dishes are very much worth your time, and there are some other creative pastas and little plates that belong on your table too, like a stuffed garlic flatbread and a parmesan-covered chrysanthemum salad. Eat all of those things, and you’ll realize why this is one of the top Italian restaurants in NYC. The restaurant is filled with leather and shiny things, so it’s a sleek destination for a date night. Reservations are released online seven days in advance at 9am. The bar is reserved for walk-ins, and bar seats are surprisingly attainable. Sure, you might have to wait an hour or so, but don’t be afraid to stop by and put your name in." - bryan kim, will hartman, sonal shah, molly fitzpatrick
"The chefs behind this New York restaurant helped shape a cookbook that intentionally goes beyond a straight restaurant memoir, combining contemporary creative influences with classic, comforting Italian cooking. While some recipes from the restaurant appear, the book also draws heavily on family-inspired dishes and aims to be an evergreen addition to the Italian cookbook canon rather than a narrow restaurant tie-in." - Aimee Levitt
