Dante West Village Reviews Summary

Drinks

Pros:

• "The cocktails and crowd are top notch."
• "They had an extensive drink menu with well balanced cocktails."
• "The cocktails were expertly crafted, each sip a flavorful journey in itself."
• "Delicious drinks (totally see why they were ranked #1 in the world for cocktails, the chocolate Negroni is outstanding)."
• "Their cocktail selection is extensive, with a focus on Martinis, vs Negronis."
• "The Christmas cocktails are top notch, the butter rum was particularly delicious!"
• "The Dante and Dirty martinis are not for the faint of heart but are exceptional."

Cons:

• "Service was pretty slow. Each drink takes about 15 to 30/40 min wait."
• "Service is terrible. On both occasions, food arrived before drinks."
• "I also ordered Coffee martini and Manhattan - it's not as good as their other drinks."
• "We ordered multiple drinks and they managed to messed up one multiple times."
• "Both my cocktails were underwhelming."
• "The drinks were not great and they can't cook a burger properly for the life of them."
• "Horrible service. First round of drinks took 20 minutes, second round never came and the restaurant was not busy."

Food

Pros:

• "There’s an amazing steak dish with vegetables and whoa, that chicken diavolo!"
• "All the food was delicious, as were the cocktails."
• "In general everything was delicious!"
• "The burgers were really tasty with a charcoal grill hint that made them perfect."
• "The food was marvelous, with the chicory salad, grilled scallops, and fingerling potatoes taking first prize."
• "Couldn’t find fault with the food either; the steak tartare was particularly delicious."
• "The food was exceptional. Each dish was expertly prepared, bursting with flavor, and beautifully presented."

Cons:

• "Overall the taste was slightly salty and all overpriced."
• "Unfortunately the food is too simple and it’s not so easy to find what to eat."
• "All overpriced."
• "Fine dining in price only."
• "The dessert was too sweet for me."
• "I would skip cauliflower steak...it was somewhat tasteless. Needs more flavoring."
• "The food is very solid but the service needs improvement with the level they are at."

Service

Pros:

• "Other employees were also kind and drinks were very good."
• "Shout out to our server, Ram, who explained all the drinks to us and helped us decide on what to get."
• "Service is outstanding."
• "Alberto our waiter was so great and so helpful!"
• "The staff doesn't rush you and you can spend lots of time drinking the best martinis in the city."
• "Absolutely attentive, cautious in serving during covid-times, and Ashley, our server was super kind and knowledgeable."
• "The service was OUTSTANDING!!!"

Cons:

• "The host was extremely disrespectful and dismissive."
• "Staffs are not friendly at all they almost ruined my day."
• "The hostess out front was incredibly rude."
• "Service was pretty slow."
• "Service is terrible. On both occasions, food arrived before drinks."
• "On top of everything, the waitress didn't check on me once, and a bunch of flies were swarming around my table the whole time."
• "The service was insanely slow."

Ambience

Pros:

• "The atmosphere of the place is loud, but in a lively and energetic way."
• "The vibes were immaculate."
• "Cute ambience and outdoor seating."
• "I walked through the restaurant to use the restroom and I loved the interior vibes as well."
• "It really gives true sex & the city west village vibes. The decor and ambience is top tier."
• "Environment is pretty chic with good music."
• "The atmosphere was beautiful and romantic with roses decorating the space."

Cons:

• "But there were several open seats throughout the duration of our stay. I guess there’s no chance for you to get a patio table without reservations."
• "Unfortunately their AC didn't work and it was incredibly hot indoor and outdoor!"
• "Kind of pretentious vibe."
• "This place was honestly underwhelming and overhyped."
• "Crazy that you pay that (a lot) for a pre-mixed cocktail sitting outside next to the restaurant’s trash and local family of rats."
• "The ambience does not fit the vibe of the village."
• "A little hot so might recommend bringing a fan in the summer time!"

Value

Pros:

• "I agree it’s a bit expensive, but I would say it’s worth every penny."
• "Mini Bloody Mary drinks and cute, tasty and a good value for $5."
• "We unknowingly booked a reservation during Friday Martini Hour, and it couldn’t have worked out better."
• "Their martini hour is tough to beat!"
• "Drinks are expensive but worth it!"
• "Don’t let the prices scare you away though as the cocktails we had were really good."
• "They gave a glass of cocktail both beginning and end of the dinner, and those cocktails were just delicious."

Cons:

• "Service is terrible. On both occasions, food arrived before drinks."
• "Overall the taste was slightly salty and all overpriced."
• "All overpriced."
• "A little pricey for the quality of food."
• "Very expensive for what you get re food."
• "I can’t believe how egregiously expensive it is for how mediocre the food is."
• "It is extremely overpriced for the quality of the food."