Lume West Village

I will share that our waitress was superb. If the food matched her abilities, this place would shine. Don’t you get sick of being told that you must go try a place and then you find out it’s just another mediocre restaurant serving mediocre food and you wonder what is it that we don’t see. Was it just an off day? Well, no. I always make sure my team orders different items and we must get desserts. The Caesar salad was limp and tasteless. The BURGER-we couldn’t finish. Something off putting that was on the bun. But the real scream was the focaccia with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar-egads a mess and so what if it had some slivers of aged ham. Not one dish did we finish. The fries were not hot, not warm, but just ones that had been sitting back there. But let me repeat- the waitress was very good but I think she realized something wasn’t right because not once did she ask- HOW WAS IT? But the most disappointing thing was the torta merringata which in Italy I love it. Here, let’s say this, you aren’t missing much. The design of the restaurant has a great lighting fixture over the bar. If you are disabled, getting to the restroom might be a challenge. Luckily, I hadn’t picked the restaurant but I did pay the check. For lunch it wasn’t that crowded. Maybe, at dinner they pick up the pace. I don’t know. In Italian lume means light or lamp. I guess because of the light fixture I mentioned. If it symbolizes something here, I don’t get it.

Came here for the first time with my bestie! Our server, Alfredo, was amazing — he made the best recommendations and was so patient with us. The food was fresh, the pasta was the best ever, and the place is such a beautiful spot in the West Village!

I had a superb experience at Lume. I came with my sister, we sat at the bar and we had a great time in this gem in the heart of West Village. The food, the cocktails, the vibe, the service, etc… everything is wonderful. I would definitely go back !

Lume truly exceeded expectations with its impeccable service and incredible atmosphere. Our server, Alfredo, deserves special recognition, he was not only attentive but genuinely warm and made the entire dining experience feel personal.The manager, Nayara, was equally impressive, overseeing everything with such grace and professionalism. His diligence and kindness elevated the evening, ensuring everything was perfect from start to finish. The food was delicious. The ambiance is ideal for a cozy date night or a fun evening with friends. Highly recommend making a reservation!

Among the beautiful streets in the area, there are incredible places like this one that you can discover while passing by or by searching on Google. In this case, a lovely restaurant with a calm and cozy atmosphere, a perfect place to enjoy eating something delicious while sharing a great conversation with someone or among friends. The staff is very friendly and welcoming, the food is very tasty, and it's all complemented by the lovely space. I highly recommend it.

Recently had dinner at Lume with some friends and it was an absolutely wonderful experience from beginning to end. The service was great, ambiance was perfect and the food and drinks were delicious. They did not rush us and let us enjoy our time which is so rare for restaurants in this area. The standout for me was the meatball, one of the best I’ve ever had. The pastas did not disappoint- we went with the cacio e pepe and the short rib bolognese. The scallops were fresh and the peppercorn sauce on the steak was delish. Lume is lively and fun! What a great addition to the west village and I can’t wait to return.

The branzino and the burrata were 10/10. Cocktails were great though i couldn't taste the cilantro syrup at all. Branzino could be slightly more seasoned too, but overall this place deserves 5 stars :)

What a great addition to the neighborhood! The food was absolutely amazing. We ordered the Truffle & Garlic Focaccia, Rigatoni Burrata pasta and Spaghetti Allá carbona. It was absolutely delicious and every dish was packed with flavor and beautifully presented. The pasta was perfectly cooked, and the sauces tasted fresh and homemade. Our waiter Alfredo was excellent, friendly, attentive, and made us feel welcomed. He ensured everything was perfect throughout our meal. Highly recommend, and I’ll definitely be coming back!

First time dining at Lume on Friday night and we've already made a reservation to come back. Restaurant: Great ambiance for a West Village Italian restaurant (dimly lit, but warm), good spot for a date night or dinner with close friends. The service was excellent -- Alfredo was attentive and personable, and clearly knowledgeable about the menu and his recommendations. Drinks: A lot of interesting cocktails on the menu, the Vesper Highline was one of the better martinis I've had. Good selection of wine at reasonable prices, I enjoyed the Super Tuscan. Food: Truly outstanding. We split the arancini ai porcini, bruschetta con stracciatella, rosemary focaccia, short rib bolognese, goat cheese cavatelli, and hanger steak. The bruschetta was one of the best I've ever had in the US or Italy -- next time we'll need to each get our own order. Our pastas were a nice balance -- the cavatelli was simple and light, while the short ribs were tender and flavorful. Overall, a great addition to the neighborhood and an immediate favorite. We can't wait to come back and try the rest of the menu!

A few friends and I dined here last Saturday. The restaurant was very packed and we had to wait outside a bit before being seen by a hostess. Upon entry, the inside of the restaurant was gorgeous! The lighting was very moody and had a romantic feel. We waited an eternity to be seated because the party before us stayed way past their reservation time. We were offered champagne while we waited which was nice. After awhile, the wait became ridiculous. The hostess did speak to the party but they were in no rush to leave. In my opinion, it is the responsibility of the restaurant to ensure reservations are upheld and to enforce the time limit as necessary. I understand not wanting to upset any customers but it was downright ridiculous that we waited 45+ minutes to be seated especially since the time limit was repeatedly sent to us via text upon reservation. Once we were seated, the rest of the evening was smooth sailing. Alfredo was our server and was very friendly. We ordered the cacio e Pepe and branzino. We all enjoyed our dishes and would return to try others! Despite a rocky start to our evening, we still enjoyed our visit to Lume and would return in the future.

Their FOCACCIA's are to die for! Goat cheese cavatelli is a must try.. Love the cozy ambiance. Service was quick and easy. Nicely located in West Village.

Service only--we waited more than 30 minutes past our reservation time with the promise of a table "soon" and were never sat. The hostess was rude and unphased / unapologetic about the wait. Finally, spoke to a manager after 20 minutes past the reservation and he apologized, gave us champagne and again assured us "soon" we would be sat. Another 10 minutes walked by, and although there were empty tables, we were not given a table. We got up to leave and the manager didn't apologize and looked at the ground instead of speaking to us and making right of a bad situation. The couple next to us at the bar also waited half an hour past their reservation time too! With the rudeness we experienced, we will not go back.

Stopped in today to this cute little bistro while walking by and so glad we did! It's super adorable either way great vibe, really friendly service, and fabulous food. We got the Caesar salad, omelette and side of roasted mushrooms for brunch. Definitely plan to come back for drinks after Dry January and also for their homemade pasta!

Flamur was great--I really enjoyed the food and drinks. The place has a cozy atmosphere, making it a nice spot to relax. The service was great, and everything was well-prepared. I would definitely visit again!

Lovely lunch at this wonderful West Village restaurant and bar. Delicious menu choices , great service and nice ambience.

Beautiful place. Staff is very friendly and food is also very good. Went there for a glass of wine and ended up having dinner.

Love the vibe in here for drinks. Perfect lighting, decent noise control, and really unique art and decor. Had a great cosmo with attentive service sitting at the bar!

Alfredo our waiter was so nice and friendly and the bartenders Danny and Maylene were fun and attentive! A really great new spot in NYC with good vibes and drinks.

Such a cute and friendly spot in the West Village. Great ambiance for a drink/date night. We came for one drink and stayed because it was too good to leave!

Very tasty cocktails and hanger steak with peppercorn sauce. Good ambience and service as well.

Food was great. Service was great. Vibes were great. Allen was great. We got the crispy artichoke salad that was our favorite!