Fanelli Café
Traditional American restaurant · SoHo
94 Prince St, New York, NY 10012, USA
Highlights
Classic SoHo pub with pub grub, beer & cocktails since 1847
Classic SoHo pub with pub grub, beer & cocktails since 1847
"The quintessential Soho saloon opened in 1847, and a visit to Fanelli’s is to step back in time; no place in Soho evokes the 19th century and the area’s cast-iron era more effectively. The bar food is predictable, running to burgers, shepherd’s pie, and chili con carne served with grated cheddar and sour cream. Isolated in its own pool of light, Fanelli’s has burnished its image post-pandemic as a late-evening destination." - Melissa McCart
"This week we met a rapper/server named Fish at Fanelli Cafe in Soho. If you haven’t been (or you haven’t been in a while), go get a burger and a martini, and say hi to Fish." - hannah albertine
"Fanelli lets you imagine what Soho might have been like 100 years ago when it was filled with sewing factories, soot, and cars without safety features. It’s been around in some form since 1847, and you can always count on a bar seat or red-checked table, strong drinks, and a bartender who will call you sweetie in a good way. The next time someone makes you go shopping at a Soho store that exists in every other shopping district in every other city across the world, stop by for a burger or club sandwich." - hannah albertine, bryan kim
"Around in some form since 1847, this Italian-ish tavern is a legendary spot where Bob Dylan used to hang out. It’s also one of the only places in Soho where you can get a reasonably priced meal. That’s partly why it turns into a block party, with self-described entrepreneurs, MFA candidates, and former water polo players who are now really into EDM mingling on the sidewalk, clutching wine and cigarettes. The best tables are outside, because that’s where everyone can see you." - bryan kim, willa moore, neha talreja
"Trends are cyclical, so it was only a matter of time before Fanelli Cafe became hip again. In the mid-twentieth century, this Soho restaurant was a hangout for beat poets and musicians like Bob Dylan, and now it’s one of the preferred destinations for people who wear tiny sunglasses and oversized pants. Swing by if you want to mingle with some influencers and enjoy a roughly $30 meal that consists of very normal bar food. The little space is dark and tavern-like, and there are some tables outside, where you’ll see folks congregating on the sidewalk." - willa moore, bryan kim, kenny yang, carina finn koeppicus
