Extra Virgin

johngall 

on Citysearch

19 years ago

Worst Restaurant Experience EVER! – THE most disastrous restaurant experience in my 30+ years of living in New York. Service was a sneering, snappy bullying by a slack-jawed out-of-work soap actor that wouldn't pass for acceptable treatment of your pet. My martini, $14 BTW, arrived half empty and my date's cosmo was "undrinkably sweet." Upon remarking to our waiter that the service was "unacceptable," he smirked and told me "then don't come back." Almost forgot the obscene conversation at the table next to us or the loud "ea... read more

thrilled 

on Citysearch

19 years ago

TERRIBLE SERVICE – I've been here a few of times and usually the food is great - last night however left us a little irked - our appetizers were great - the trouble came with the hangar steak au poivre - there was no poivre - there was hardly any steak - I'd say about 3 onces - and it was cold - I asked for it to be reheated - the host took the plate to the kitchen - it came back drenched in hot balsamic sauce - tasting foul - and from that point on we were ignored by our server and pretty much anyone else except the busboy.... read more

Contributor 

on Citysearch

19 years ago

Big Mediterranean flavors at a sizeable, yet homey, restaurant on a tree-lined street. – Once-cramped, this restaurant took over the adjacent space to accommodate its consistent crowds. Despite the expansion, the spot's quaint appeal remains its exposed brick walls and the shimmer of candlelight. West Villagers go for the Eggs Benedict and a glass of rose midday--more enjoyable when consumed at a table on the raised, deck-like platform outside. For dinner, healthy options like the eponymous salad and the halibut, simply gril... read more

unikkoloveskivet 

on Citysearch

19 years ago

doesn't take much for good customer service... – I brought two friends here to celebrate one of their birthdays over brunch. I kindly asked the hostesses if they could help with bringing out cupcakes I bought from Magnolia for a birthday surprise. They have the nerve to charge $5 a person for this (plate charges for bringing something from 'outside') but then forget to tell our waitress so they don't end up bringing it out at all. I had to remind them. If you're charging me $15 for that, the least you can do is remember! The... read more

qtgurljny 

on Citysearch

19 years ago

Great Brunch Spot – Went for brunch on a sunny Sunday afternoon. The brunch menu is pretty standard with good staples like Eggs Benedict, omlettes and is decently priced. My eggs benedict with smoked salmon was great, another table favorite was the baked eggs with spinich and ham. The frittes with fondue sauce was a must try. Service was attentive. The restaurant is kind of small so reservations are a must. Went with a large group which may not have been the best place to go with so many people but they were very accomodatin... read more

salliegrl 

on Citysearch

19 years ago

Yummy Summer drinks – Despite a very long wait for a table outside, the meal was delicious. The hostess and the servers were very amicable and sweet. The chef ensure my meal was free of all ingredients I am allergic too and the dishes I ordered tasted amazing. The summer drink specials were tasty and creative. Sitting outside on a summer evening in the West Village was the perfect ambiance for a date. 

tmaroney 

on Citysearch

19 years ago

Worst restaurant experience in 16 years in NYC – Never tried the food, as I was turned away. I made a reservation a week in advance and confirmed it over the phone (to a live person) the day of, stating the exact number of adults and children who would be attending. When I arrived, the very rude hostess insisted that the 4 children pushed us over their reservation limit; while not denying that I had made and confirmed the reservation, after she consulted with management on the phone she refused to serve us. This even though ... read more

wevi 

on Citysearch

19 years ago

Service is key – Had a few great meals here - the high point is the service...great, knowledgeable and friendly waitresses; two great and attentive bartenders who play great and unusual music from their ipod playlists...the entire staff works together to make it a great dining experience. Food is good (especially the mushroom stuffed chicken), although they rarely have daily specials or vary the menu so it may not be a place for repeated visits. Another reviewer was right commenting on the skimpy waitress uniforms...manageme... read more

villagenoodle 

on Citysearch

20 years ago

Amazing experience – After recommendation from friends, I decided to check it out. I can't believe what a great time we had! The service was impeccable and I, being a picky eater was surprised at how the waitstaff were so knowledgeable with the menu. The food was so amazing, and we left the restaurant very happy with the whole experience. We had a girls night out there and it seemed like many tables had the same idea. I can't wait to go back!