Rintintin

We’ve visited Ritintin several times and always loved the food and the friendly servers. Unfortunately, our most recent visit was disappointing — not because of the food or the staff, but because of the female manager’s attitude. There were three of us, and we asked to sit outside. One small table was available, and when we asked if we could sit there, the manager asked if we’d be fine using just that one small table. We said yes, since that was the only table she offered us at the moment. We ordered three drinks and four dishes. The first two dishes came out, and while we were eating, the table next to us became empty. When the remaining dishes arrived, our table had no space left, so our server placed them temporarily on the empty table beside us. We politely asked if we could use that empty table just to hold the food, and our server said she would check with the manager. The manager refused. Later, a second server came to check on us and kindly said she would ask again — but the manager still said no. Then, a third server, seeing that our dishes were sitting on the empty table getting cold, also tried to help by asking again. Yet the manager refused once more, even though, by that time, there were four or five empty outdoor tables available. Instead of helping, the manager came out, placed a “Reserved” sign on the empty table right next to us, and walked away without saying anything. A few minutes later, the third server returned and asked if we were okay. We explained that if the table was truly reserved, we’d just like to know what time the reservation was so we could finish before then. She said she’d ask — but again, the manager said no and finally came to our table herself, visibly frustrated, asking, “What’s the problem?” I calmly explained that our food didn’t fit on the table, and we simply wanted to know whether the next table was actually reserved. The manager sarcastically said “Soon” twice, then told us to clear some plates to make room. A moment later, as if realizing how unreasonable that sounded, she sighed, pushed the tables together herself, and said something like, “You agreed to use one table,” in a tone that made us feel as if we were being difficult customers. What made it worse was seeing her inside the restaurant pointing toward our table and talking to a server, shaking her head as if we were the problem. She and another staff member kept glancing at us throughout the meal, making us very uncomfortable. To be clear, we were never being unreasonable. We agreed to use one small table when all others were occupied. Once the next table became available and our food arrived, we politely asked to use the extra space — at a time when multiple outdoor tables were empty. Any professional manager could have handled this with empathy and common sense. The food was excellent as always, and all three servers were kind, patient, and professional — they truly did their best to help us, and we appreciated that. But the manager’s behavior completely ruined what should have been another wonderful experience. I brought a friend visiting from Korea — her first time in New York — and I was excited to take her to one of my favorite spots. It’s such a shame that this visit left us both disappointed because of one unprofessional manager.

Food was light and good. Prices on wine were really good. They made a drink for our daughter and brought her a second one free of charge. The ambience was fantastic, lively but calming. No better way to enjoy the beautiful weather. The staff were welcoming and friendly.

Cute spot! You definitely need a reservation if you want to have dinner here on a Friday or Saturday night. The noise level is not too high, so it’s perfect for date nights. They have healthy options on the menu. We loved their paella.

A super cute spot for Al fresco dining. The food also was really good! I recommend the Vongole Pasta and their Kababs & couscous. The oysters were also a 10/10!

Adorable brunch spot. Sit by the window and watch Soho pass you by. Avocado toast with Prosciutto 🤤!! Interior is super cute, staff is awesome. Great spot all around!

Disappointed by the service. The bartender in the green cardigan was extremely rude—she threw the QR code at us, which we first thought was a joke, but quickly realized it reflected her overall attitude. She was applying lipstick and playing with her hair right before serving drinks, which felt very unprofessional. The host didn’t behave like staff either—she stood behind us without saying “excuse me” or making any effort to communicate. Overall, this feels like a stopover spot while you wait to go somewhere better. Would not recommend.

Curiosity got the best of us after walking by Rintintin countless times, always bustling. We made a reservation for Saturday evening and were seated promptly outside. Perusing the menu, we expected Mediterranean flavors but found a mishmash of options (NY strip steak, burgers, pasta, paella). We opted for drinks instead: a lychee martini and old fashioned. Mine arrived sans lychee, but after spotting another table's garnish, our server kindly obliged (apparently, they'd briefly run out). The old fashioned was crafted well, tailored to my partner's taste. Ambience? 5 stars, perfect for a hot summer evening. Drinks and food? 4 stars. While the drinks were solid, the menu's lack of Mediterranean focus left us underwhelmed. Maybe we'll return for drinks, but the food didn't tempt us.

GREAT restaurant, I used to be a host here in Mach 2024 - April 2024 and got to try ALL their food and it was so delicious, the staff here is so amazing and helped me give great service to all the amazing costumers, do check them out their have great food and awesome made drinks! Plus their seating arrangement from the patio and inside is so awesome, the chefs here mastered the sort of the cuisine here, check them out, it will all be worth it! Cheers from old host Victor B that still orders take out from your restaurant to Montefiore Hospital, food always comes warm, delicious and so abundant! If I ever get to walk again I will run over and Apple to be a host at this awesome restaurant! :)

Came here as our original restaurant was actually closed, so we went across street and ate here Had a house salad, mezze platter, olives, a mezcal espresso martini and some red wine Delphina service was fantastic and really made us at home; the food was fresh, the pita was warm, and the spreads were delicious. Highly recommend!!!

We dined here on 2/23/25. The waitress was super bitchy from the start. When we asked could we place an order for appetizers, she barked back "Everything must be ordered at the same time" and walked away. They were not super busy. After we finished our meal, we asked for one of our meals to be boxed up because a friend was not feeling well and I wanted to send it home for her later. She literally took 2 bites of a sandwich. She never brought it back and we waited for 15 minutes. When we stopped her and asked her where it was she said "oh I threw it away". She offered to make it again said it would take 20 minutes but we had already been trying to get her attention for 15. She should have offered to take half off the bill or said give me 5 minutes and I will box you a new one to go, instead made us feel like we were bothering her to ask where our food went. This is why I never allow my food to go back into the kitchen, I can box myself but we were not offered this option.

A great bartender can make or break an entire experience. For example, Maiden Lane in the East Village was ruined for me when one of the bartenders got mad that I only tipped 10% on a $6 watermelon juice... She actually came up and said "you only tipped 60 cents..." and just looked at me. Like wtf yeah I did lol. All this to shout out the bartender at Rintintin, my boy Aref. We arrived after a long day of shopping, thirsty for greatness and a Spritz to beat the heat. When it's hot af out and I got the linen on, I need a Spritz to complete me. We started chopping it up with him, and it was like talking to an old friend: He was talkin smack to my girlfriend that she wouldn't be able to handle the spice in his spicy cucumber margarita, telling us about how he makes his own hot honey, and how much working night shifts wears on you compared to days. He made a MEAN spritz, with an olive to accompany the orange slice. I never knew I needed an olive in a spritz until Aref put me on. How does that saying go again? "Talent hits a target no one else can hit, genius hits a target no one else can see..." He brought our 3rd round of drinks on a Friday at 2:47pm, shot us a big smile and said "this round is on me you guys are great." DAMN AREF YOU GON GET ME EMOTIONAL! We now HAD to order a 4th round to show our appreciation, so we went with the Mezcal Killer Bees, as it had his hot honey in it (no diddy). All the drinks in here were made with soul, and had a little creative spin on them. We loved everything. We also cracked off on a Mezze plate that had fresh pita bread, vegetables, and 5 or so dips. It was PERFECT to hold us over to the Yankees game where we were planning to destroy a couple of glizzys. The Arefs of the world need their shine. They just make the world a better place. Y'all gotta come in here and try some of that proprietary hot honey... IG @jnov_ Tiktok @jnov_reviews

Great ambiance, food and drinks. Service was great as well. I had the lamb chops, calamari, churros, and the Phoebe's Daquiri.

We were in soho for a choral concert at St Patrick's cathedral- gorgeous architecture and what a history, btw-- and we stopped at Rintintin early for lunch. What a find! We arrived before the rush and were the first to be seated in this charming French/Mediterranean/Belgian feeling bar restaurant. My daughter in law had the chicken/lime/cilantro soup which she was so happy with- rain started to pour outside and people piled in. We felt lucky and I was amazed at the delicacy and quality and sheer beauty of the dish presented to me- a tuna tartar with spring greens and dressed sublimely. My son enjoyed the cappuccino so much, he ordered two. And the bill- not such a bad dent for lunch. Dinner might be more what you'd expect at this address but lunch: an elegant bargain!

Enjoyed an impromptu lunch at Rintintin after a casual stroll in Soho, passing time before a work conference in midtown. The server finished setting up the outside patio which was appealing for people watching while eating lunch. The inital interaction with the server was interesting as he seemed very hesitant while taking my order and repeat himself several times. Luckily I also speak fluent Spanish and was able to communicate with him to complete my order. Moving forward he was able to facilitate the conversation in English. I created my own lunch menu a la carte and ordered arugula salad which had a delicious vinaigrette, with a side pf feta cheese, avocado slices, and a grilled chicken. Simple deliciously flavorful!

It's about the vibe here. Otherwise, the food and drinks were mediocre or in Gen Z terms, very MID. My old fashioned was sweeter than I expected, and my linguini and clams was just average. $4 for seltzer. It's another place to be seen.

delphina was the best server ever, genuinely i will be coming back just for her!! she was such an amazing server, sher deserveres the biggest raise ever!!! love her so much

So impressed after coming here for dinner with friends. The service is great! The food is beyond what I expected. My friend ordered the fish entree and it was a huge portion, with perfectly seasoned pieces of fish and amazing marinate. I got a paella with tons of seafood on top. And we also got octopus starter - super tender and also perfectly seasoned. They easily offered mocktail options once we asked. There's no dedicated section for that although they do have NA brews. The hibiscus mocktail blew me away. 10/10 night!

I've never been more disrespected or turned off by a bartender more in my life. Holy moly. The bartender today with the scruff beard wearing a camo hoodie was so loud and legitimately speaking 5 octaves higher & five inches away from my face. I was clear about sitting down for a quick burger and cider bc was having a bad day - meaning stop screaming around me and overly joking when you cannot read the room. I RARELY ever post 1 star reviews as I'm a bartender myself of 13 years in NYC but man this guy has made me never want to return to this venue ever again. I asked him nicely so many times that I just needed to chill and was over stimulated but the kid wouldn't stop and began making crazy rude remarks like "oh should I just stop talking then" and I finally (after 6 attempts of saying it nicely) said yea please I just want to sit quietly. And he just rambled on from there. There's so much more I'm just wildly turned off and so grossed out at this experience.

We were strolling along Spring Street and were attracted by both the outdoor seating and menu. I ordered the avocado smash with poached egg. The husband had a burger. Delicious and so fresh! I highly recommend this restaurant.

Amazing ambience, menu items and drinks. One of my favorite places to go just for some charcuterie or dinner. Always has good music and energy

The iced cappuccino was delicious and refreshing. It tasted like a Starbucks Frappuccino from the bottle, but BETTER. I had a plain iced tea, which was refreshing coming into the restaurant from the summer heat. We also had the Black Mission Fig Crostini, which is on the small plates section of the menu. I really like the vibe of this place. It's like stepping into a little cafe in Europe. Can't wait to come back.

I will NEVER return here after today's experience. While my first visit with my sister was amazing, subsequent visits have revealed major issues with both food quality and service. It was raining, and my friend and I wanted to get lychee martinis. Upon arrival, the hostess (a foreign-sounding woman, about 5'7" with curly black hair) asked if we had a reservation. When we said no, she wordlessly walked us OUTSIDE and expected us to sit on wet chairs. She didn't offer to seat us in the dry area under the roof, nor did she mention that only outside seating was available - despite the pouring rain and ample room inside. When I brought this up, she dismissively said, "Well, yeah, it's raining," as if I were stupid. The whole interaction felt uncomfortable, especially as my friend and I are Black and Brown women, and this lady kept eyeing us up and down suspiciously. We decided to give it a chance and waited 15 minutes at our table in the rain for service, but no one came. We ultimately left without being served. The food quality doesn't justify the high prices - expect to spend over $100 for two people on mediocre dishes. If you're looking for an expensive meal, there are far better options elsewhere. The staff is abrasive, potentially racist, and rude. If you are a woman of color, save yourself the humiliation and go elsewhere. This place doesn't deserve your time or money.

Fairly nice place in a bustling area of Manhattan. Corner spot with ample seating both inside and out, the restaurant offers a refreshing European coffee-shop style air about it. the menu is "cute" and provides excellent breakfast specials like Shakshukha. Staff is friendly and there's rarely a wait to be seated during the day. It's a great place to "people watch." The cappuccinos and coffee selection is top notch - the way they foam the milk and present in a classic tazza cup - but there are no decaffeinated options. The truth is that with so many charming restaurants in this area, and without anything "special" about this particular establishment, it's hard to provide it with more than 3 stars. Would consider coming back to this establishment but after exploring other restaurants in the surrounding area.

I love this place so much! My friends and I come here regularly. They have great drinks and food, the lighting is great and the service is always good. It's a great date spot too. Make sure to get the zucchini chips, the mushroom saschets, the butrata, and the crispy artichokes! So good can't wait till next time

Great little place near Little Italy. Menu is all over the place but the Sunday brunch menu was great. Small plates that fill you up and delicious. I had the mezze platter which consisted of veggie sticks and dips of hummus, tzatziki and some other yummy ones. Lots pita triangles. My lunch pals had the zucchini lasagna and a sandwich. Both were great. We sat outside cause the day was gorgeous. Martini was lovely and perfect. Always a plus. I highly recommend! Enjoy!

I've passed Rintintin several times and decided to give it a try. The food was exactly what we were looking for. I had no expectations but was pleasantly surprised!

My friend got lucky and got us an outdoor table here pre dinner at another restaurant. The vibe is young , lively and exciting . Though we only had aperol spritz, the other diners seemed to be enjoying the food ( some had hummus , fried eggplant , etc ). It's a great place to dine and people watch as it's located in soho but close to the Lower east side , Chinatown, little Italy area .

Been here twice! Good drinks, yummy mediterranean food, cute atmosphere. It can be a little bit loud, but if that bothers you there are good outdoor seating options. Nice place for a date or dinner with friends - a little bit elevated, but not crazy fancy. Not necessarily cheap though. The service was great, the waitress gave us recommendations to help us order, and the food came out quickly. I have tried the mezze platter and the nicoise salad (which came with focaccia), both of which were delicious. My friend ordered the burger and fries, and the fries were especially good (nice and crispy and salty!)

Rintintin is the definition of a weekly hang-out spot if you're looking for a casual bar with good food/drinks and great music. I've gone to Rintintin a couple times already, and every time I go, I always have a great time. Drinks~~ I always, ALWAYS, get the Spicy Cucumber Margherita. The first time my friends and I went to Rintintin, we asked the bartender to recommend a drink and this was IT for us. It's spicy, refreshing and delicious. And also pretty strong! Side Note ~ If you want the taste without the throat burn, you can ask for it not spicy! I actually prefer it that way! That's honestly the only drink I tried from the menu, but why change something that works? Food~~ Rintintin doesn't necessarily have the best food ever but their menu is super extensive, so there's something for everyone, and the food is perfectly fine! Burger - Simple burger with a thick, cooked to perfection patty, and typical fresh ingredients. There's no sauce so the ketchup helps. I wouldn't say it's the best burger in the city but I was very pleased with it. Zuchcini Chips - I'm usually a BIG fan of zucchini chips, but this wasn't it for me. You can kind of taste the oil more than the zucchini? Not even sure if that's the right way to describe it but that's how it feels. Mezze Platter - They offer a selection of labneh, hummus and other dips. The dips are perfectly fine, but the main event definitely has to be the warm mini pitas... Yum. Fried Calamari - That might have been my favorite dish. They're lightly fried, super crispy, and salty. Which is how I like my fried calamari! All in all... Rintintin is such a vibe! They have great drinks, good food, and great music. This is such a good Friday-night, casual hang-out spot to catch up with friends. You should get a table on their website!

I think that Rintintin is the one of a few places in New York that I returned to most often. I wish less people knew about it, but I keep showing it to my friends, because I like the atmosphere, service and drinks. I have known this place for more than two years, and I can say that they get better and better every time I come. It's very rare in NY. I don't know if all their food is delicious, but I like the appetizers, charcuterie boards, and CHURROS. I highly recommend their churros, it's something amazing.

We came here for brunch. We were seated outside. They have a relatively large space with wooden benches. The burger was good -- juicy and flavorful. The drinks were photogenic.

Very pleasant and relaxed dining experience. Good food. Good service. Good for larger parties.

The place is nice, the service was good, the octopus great!!! El lugar es agradable, el servicio fue bueno, el pulpo genial!!

We were strolling through the neighborhood and made an impromptu decision to come eat here. We were seated outdoors right away which was well built and spacious. We ordered Mezze Plate, a quinoa salad and burrata. Honestly speaking, nothing stood out and the food was on the blander side.

Great late nite spot! We walked to cafe select and they were closed earlier on Saturday night . So we decided to walk to rintintin. They have late night menu. Must better cocktails from what I remember. Great service , they African American lady with short hair was not our server . But she is super sweet and friendly. Easy to get the table if they have one , not one of those place that hard to get in. They are nice people .

Came in for drinks on Saturday afternoon. The place was very busy and loud, but we were still able to get seats. The girl serving us was amazing, shame I didn't catch her name. Service was quick, drinks were good, not cheap, but normal Manhattan prices. Didn't get to try the food so can't comment on that. Would return if in the area.

Cozy and cute place but nothing unique to offer. Not much that stands out except the vibe. Cocktails are basic. We ordered margarita with mezcal and no sugar. The order came with regular tequila, they were considerate to change it. On asking for a repeat, this time the order came with mezcal and sugar. We just gave up at that point and had what we were served. Appetizers were good, do try the grilled octopus and mezze platter. Restroom was disgusting... it was like you entered a youth hostel. It's my biggest pet peeve and the place instantly fell in my eyes. I'm beginning to fall short of words to review such places coz it's like every other place in every corner of the city. Go there if you are in the neighborhood and you happen to pass by it.

Really great cocktails, food, service, atmosphere and people watching.... What more could you ask for?!?

Food absolutely great, but feel fleeced. Asked for still water at beginning and through entire evening because it's been hot as all-get-out. Shocked to find $21 of still water on tally at end. We had lots to eat, lots of cocktails so we weren't scrimping customers at all! Just felt rolled at the end of night with the water billed to us.

Marg check: first they care about the turtles and it came with a straw, A+. The pineapple mezcal drink was delicious. Riley and I guzzled 3 each. Did she hit on an Amherst lax bro 10 mins later at Vics, absolutely. Am I happy it wasn't me, 100%. Would I drink 3 again, in a heartbeat. Riley ditched him no bros were slept with in the making of this review The food always makes me feel healthy. There's rarely a wait and it's a safe space from the mothers ruin crowd. They haven't figured out how to walk this direction without chasing 4 Emily's to the butchers daughter

Came here for a quick brunch since I was in the area hunting for a spot on a Saturday. They have outdoor dining and indoor dining. I got the grilled octopus and the porcini mushroom! The grilled octopus was really good! Tender and delicious! Definitely recommend getting that. The porcini mushroom was also really good too. It's pretty small but I just wanted something to snack on so it was good enough! They also have cocktail drinks too but I didn't try any this time.

Great social distancing for the outdoor dining tables! Each table is separated by dividers with enough distance. Good cocktail options. Tuna Tartar - so so nothing special. Razor Clam - yummmmmMMMM! Waiters were nice and friendly.

Ideal spot for a late weekend dinner with a group music gets loud and there's a great ambiance in a small dense space! Food was great, relatively large portions and overall surprisingly affordable for what we ordered. Would definitely come back soon!

Came here on a suggestion of a friend and so happy we did. Our bartender was the best( pretty sure his name was johnny!) and the vibes in here were very cool. Would make a very good date spot. I had the Greek salad and it was delicious, the dressing was so so good. Better then my favourite Greek restaurant at home! Wish that we had come in for dinner and not just a few drinks because their menu sounded so so good I wanted to try more items. Will come back again for sure!

Very cute spot sadly encountered probably the rudest hostess to date, she didn't seem super interested in seating us and actually stopped mid way through taking us to our table to seat other people (super fun), there are so many spots in the village probably with nicer front of house so I would recommend going there

I live down the street and used to go to this place all of the time. I stopped by for a late night drink several months ago and was charged $250 for TWO drinks. Please check your credit card statement after going here :( I've stopped by, called, and emailed to get this matter addressed. I have not even been able to get a receipt from them BEWARE IF SHADY BILLING

Fabulous Hidden Gem of a Restaurant. Lunch was excellent, service was excellent and the price point was reasonable. Well done! We'll be back to Soho for this spot.

Tasty & great service - the vibe inside was cute too. Had the mezze platter to start then Halloumi Club good portions!

I've come to rintintin repeatedly over the 2 and a half years I've lived in nyc. They have consistency impressed with a great ambiance and minimal wait time. I got the chicken tajiin which was a healthy portion size and very tasty. Definitely recommend if you decide to come for food or just drinks

Came here on a Tuesday afternoon around 4:30pm. Kitchen doesn't open for dinner until 5pm so we waited to order until then. The service was terrible. I kid you not, I saw my waiter a total of 2 times the whole evening. It was super empty at the restaurant and the front of house seemed to be occupied with... themselves. Really bizarre to observe and experience. The food was lackluster and not memorable but what WAS memorable was receiving the worst service I've had in a very long time.

Favorite late night spot in NYC. Ive got to the point that I come here about 2 nights per week. Their Jamaica Marg & Spicy Marg is delish. I had a fish special last week and i couldn't believe how high-quality it was. 10/10. I will continue to come here and rave about this place. I plan on doing a Sunday brunch here this weekend.

The food was mediocre (salty and mushy), the service was slow and the lights kept flickering. I would give this place a 2 starts but the drinks were good/strong and we got lit and had a good time. Would not come back.

Server Isabela B (short bob with highlights) wasn't attentive whatsoever. We had to wait for over ten minutes for our drink order and every time we tried to ask her she would hold up her index finger and tell us to wait. After seeing she served other tables that had sat down after us I had to aggressively ask again what was the hold up for several glasses of wine and to put in a food order. She was seemingly confused and after going to check she brought us our glasses of wine and was not apologetic whatsoever. It's a shame as this atmosphere of this place is great but hated the treatment from the staff, won't be returning

Rintintin staff has always been so lovely! I went back again recently and they have an even larger outdoor space which is awesome! You have to show vax card upon entry for indoors, and you get a sticker! So everyone is at ease. Their new paella is delicious! You can't go wrong here though!

A man waved me inside and said I had to eat there and I DID and it was so nice. I had an espresso and shakshooka which was SO good. Ambiance + staff are so lovely.

Great drinks. Good food. Smooth service. A keeper! The place put us in a good mood for the rest of the night.

This place was meh. The espresso martini was difficult to drink and the food was just average. The chicken kebab and burrata (not pictured) were the best dishes we ordered. I'm not sure if I would recommend.