Lume West Village

such a lovely place to get dinner with some friends. it’s in a cute and lively area of the west village serving some incredible pastas and appetizers. the decor and lighting inside is so cozy and intimate and also tasteful. would 100% recommend coming here for a date night or girls night.

It used to be called "Extra Virgin". This was our first time since it reopened under a new name. We booked online since we were a party of six. The food was OK but not great. The "Squid Ink Linguine" had a strong line after taste. The "Calamari Frito" was really good, definitely you should order it. The rest, just OK. We had the "Branzino", "Carbonara", "Provenzana" and the "Burrata Caprese". The "Carbonara" was a bit small portion. The staff and service was good. However, the place was a bit dark (you need to use your phone to read the menu, at least at our table). Tables are small and not a lot of space, so it was a bit uncomfortable.

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 was very sad when Extra Virgin closed, as it had been one of my staples in the West Village. But it has been replaced by this very fine Italian restaurant that I'll be glad to frequent. The space is now cooler with a more contemporary vibe. The food is not as earthy as Extra Virgin but is more creative. The warm focaccia is maybe the best I've ever had. The meat and cheese starter was excellent. The caccio E pepe was a little short on pepe with very sharp cheese but the pasta was perfectly cooked. Sat at the bar with great service and all in all was a perfect dinner. Bye Extra Virgin. I no longer miss you. I've been back twice and have enjoyed it very much. Sit at the bar for cocktails and focaccia and cheese. You can't do better for a snack and a drink.

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.

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.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A True Italian an atmosphere that was both elegant and inviting. Every detail in the décor felt intentional—romantic without being pretentious, with just the right amount of charm. The food? Absolutely phenomenal. Every dish tasted like it had been crafted with passion and tradition, from the first bite of fresh, perfectly seasoned antipasti to the rich, melt-in-your-mouth pasta. The flavors were vibrant and balanced, and the presentation was as beautiful as it was appetizing. The service was the cherry on top. The staff were warm, attentive, and genuinely eager to make the experience special. They anticipated our needs without hovering, offered thoughtful recommendations, and made us feel like welcomed guests rather than just customers. This place is more than just a restaurant—it’s an experience. If you love Italian cuisine, impeccable service, and an atmosphere that transports you, this is a must-visit. I’m already planning my next trip back.

We dropped in to try Lume for celebratory lunch and drinks. There were only a handful of guests. Drinks were tasty. I appreciated service being willing to try a lesser known cocktail for me. During our meal we realized we had been in the space before under another name. As much as I enjoyed the previous establishment I definitely give the makeover 100% approval! Friendly, easygoing feel. Food is elevated - not your standard pub fare and a real treat. Do yourself a favor and try to have dessert.

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!