Minetta Tavern
French restaurant · Greenwich Village ·
Iconic tavern serving Black Label burgers & French bistro fare
Iconic tavern serving Black Label burgers & French bistro fare
"At this West Village institution I highlight two legendary burgers: the Minetta Burger and the Black Label Burger, both piled with sweet caramelized onions. The $38 Black Label is made from a selection of prime dry-aged beef and is treated as a special-occasion burger because the dry-aged flavor is so pronounced; chefs note it’s essentially “a dry-aged steak pretending to be a burger,” described as rich, funky, and perfectly seared — and worth the price." - Amelia Schwartz
"At Minetta Tavern, ribbons of pink steak and horseradish sauce are blanketed by a soft roll with a good crust, ideal for soaking up a terrine of jus." - Andrea Strong
"A Greenwich Village icon since 1937, Minetta Tavern carries literary history and an old-world barroom vibe; when Swift visited in 2023 with Phoebe Bridgers she “really enjoyed” the food, raving over baked oysters, a foie gras amuse-bouche, and scallops (reportedly exclaiming “My god!” after her first oyster), and the restaurant remains best known for the Black Label Burger, often hailed as the gold standard." - Derin Yilmaz
"It doesn’t matter if you visit Minetta Tavern for a cocktail at the bar alone on a Tuesday or plan weeks (months?) ahead for a Saturday dinner with friends that stress tests your credit limit. Much like at the original New York location, both experiences will feel special. The vibes—and seemingly the decor—have been air-lifted from Greenwich Village to Union Market, with buttered yellow light, black-and-white tiled floors, and burgundy banquette booths just asking to be splashed with a bit of gin from a full martini. Whenever you go, and for whatever occasion, order the coq au vin served with housemade gnocchi and wash it down with a Burgundy from the deep and French-leaning wine list." - omnia saed, madeline weinfield, jonathan smith, mekita rivas, allison robicelli, omnia saed, kym backer
"A storied Village haunt dating to 1937 that was reimagined under new ownership in 2009 with heightened, theatrical ambience—pressed tin ceilings and cherry-red leather banquettes—and a kitchen that turned out an oft-cited best-in-city burger as well as a dry-aged côte de boeuf worthy of top steakhouses." - David Farley