Lume West Village

We started our meal with the fried calamari and grilled octopus. The calamari batter was light and cooked to perfection, simply amazing. The octopus on the other hand was overcooked giving it a slight rubbery texture. The sauce and potatoes that accompanied the octopus were perfect. For main dishes we ordered the Bucatini Cacio e Pepe, Spaghetti Alla Carbonara, Rigatoni Alla Provenzana, and the NY Strip. All three pasta dishes were undercooked perhaps another minute or two and they would have made it to al dente. The portions were also smaller than expected. The Cacio e Pepe was dry and overly peppery even for this dish. The rigatoni dish looked and tasted like it was sitting while the other dishes were being prepared. The NY strip was cooked more medium than what I ordered, medium rare. The steak was covered with a tasteful pistachio crust however the steak itself was lacking some salt and pepper. The restaurant itself was perfectly decorated we really loved the lighting specially once it got dark out. They dimmed the lights and brought out candles to the tables. It was unfortunate that the food didn’t complete our special occasion.

My friend and I were unable to get into the initial restaurant we had planned for one night and stumbled upon this gem where we had a great dining experience. Upon arriving around 6pm, we were not greeted very well by the host. When we walked in, neither girls said hi or welcome but instead immediately asked do you have a reservation with a tone. Despite this, we were able to be seated immediately at the bar. The waiter and bartenders who took care of us thereafter were very attentive, kind, and helpful. We ordered the carbonara, wagyu carpaccio, and the truffle and scallop dish, along with a lemon drop martini and a margarita. Both cocktails were excellent—fresh, balanced, and full of flavor. The carbonara was rich and comforting, and the wagyu carpaccio was beautifully presented and melted in the mouth. The truffle and scallop dish had great depth of flavor, though the scallops were just a bit on the salty side for my taste. Overall, the meal felt thoughtfully prepared and the atmosphere matched perfectly for a relaxed night out in the West Village. Definitely worth a visit, and I’d love to come back to try more of their menu!

I came in with zero expectations and left obsessed. The food was insanely good — fresh, flavorful, and worth every penny. But honestly, the highlight of my visit was the service. Nina was incredible. Warm, attentive, and genuinely kind. She made the whole experience feel personal and welcoming without hovering or forcing anything. You can tell she cares about people and loves what she does. Restaurants need more servers like her. Will absolutely be back. Great food. Even better service.

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.

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.

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 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 !

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!