Mollusca

Name: Mollusca
Address: 1 Little W 12th St, New York, NY, United States, 10014-1302
Telephone: (212) 970-1818
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.6

4.6

100 Reviews

$50 and over

Seafood

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Welcome to Mollusca, Meatpacking's newest premier seafood restaurant! Featuring 35 signature mussel varieties from acclaimed Chef Gianmaria Sapia, hailing from the Liguria region of Italy. The extensive raw bar led by Chef Christian Bonilla, greets you upon entering the chic dining room. With an entire wall of retractable glass doors, diners are immersed in the beauty of the historic, brick-laid Gansevoort Street. Relax and enjoy our extensive menu consisting of caviar, oysters & mussels, a japanese raw bar, and a collection of exquisite fish entrées, as well as our handmade pastas. A full wine & cocktail bar complete the experience, leaving our guests in a world of ecstasy.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Mar 29, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Seafood, Asian, Italian
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–1:00 am
Phone number
(212) 970-1818
Website
http://www.molluscanyc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Gianmaria Sapia

Location
1 Little W 12th St, New York, NY 10014-1302
Neighborhood
Meatpacking District
Cross street
Hudson St, Gansevoort St
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
14th St A,C,E,L subway lines
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Fried Green Peppers$14.00
stuffed with Shrimp Tartare Filling, Sweet Wasabi
Empanadas, Crab, Shrimp, and Artisanal Cheese$15.00
served with Chef-Made Spicy-Tomato Sauce
Popcorn Shrimp$19.00
with Creamy Spicy Sauce
Gyoza, 4 Pieces$20.00
with Crab Filling, Teriyaki Glaze, Fresh Truffle
Fritto-Misto$21.00
with Shrimp and Calamari over Little Gem Salad with an Aioli Dressing

Salad

A Gem of a Salad$14.00
with Avocado, Edamame, Cherry Tomato, Cucumber and Blood Orange Dressing
Burrata, Truffle Paste, Arugula$26.00
Shrimp, Eggplant, Fresh Tomato, Stracciatella Cheese, Mango$16.00
Charred Octopus, Fennel, Blood Orange, Pear, Citrus Vinaigrette$20.00
Scallop and Baby Spinach, Dry Miso Dressing, Pistachio Goat Cheese Rocher$34.00
Poached Lobster, Furikake, Edamame, Watercress$38.00

Pasta & Risotto

Mollusca Tagliatelle, Lobster, Tomato Bisque Sauce$38.00
Our Spaghetti Carbonara, Teriyaki Tuna Tartare, Bonito Flakes, Parmesan Crisp$23.00
Il Grande Raviolo, Herb Ricotta, Egg Yolk, Pearl Street Ossetra Caviar, Fresh Truffle$31.00
Pan Seared Shrimp Risotto, Spinach Cream, Parmesan Fondue, Black Sesame Seed$29.00
Gnocchi$25.00
with Assortment of Daily Fresh Seafood

Soup

Brazilian Soup, Shrimp, Sea Bass, Corn Mousse$22.00
Italian Fish Soup, Mussel, Clam, Shrimp, Calamari served with Fried Garlic Bread$25.00
Lobster Miso Soup$28.00

Main Dish

Octopus, Greek Salad, Feta Mousse, Sous Vide Leeks, Leek Puree$30.00
Lobster Roll$31.00
Salmon, Fingerling Mustard Puree, Potato Parsley Fondue, Vegetable Tartare with Carrots and Cucumbers$33.00
Shrimp, Quarter Pound served head-on in White Wine Sauce$39.00
Dover Sole a la Meuniere, Wilted Baby Spinach, Butter Lemon Cream$51.00
Branzino In Acqua Pazza Sauce, Oliva Taggiasca, Pine Nuts, Charred Cherry Tomatoes$46.00
Pan Seared Chilean Sea Bass, Shishito Velouté, Carrot, Cucumber, Daikon, Leek Julienne$55.00
Wagyu Fillet in Cacio e Pepe Sauce, Cherry Tomato Salad$80.00
Wagyu Fillet in Cacio e Pepe Sauce & Lobster Tail, in Lobster Bisque, Cherry Tomato Salad$103.00

Vegan Menu

Fried Tofu, Edamame, Cherry Tomatoes, Zucchini, Cucumbers$14.00
Tri-Color Cauliflower$14.00
Trumpet Mushroom Scallops$20.00
with Butternut Squash Purée, Pistaschio Vinaigrette

Signature Mussels

Signature Mussels
Sauces, served with two pieces of baguette and frites

Cheese Sauce

Cacio e Pepe$32.00
Blue Cheese$29.00
4 Cheese$29.00
Cheddar$29.00

Vegetable Sauces

Pesto$39.00
Mushroom$27.00
Corn and Pecorino$27.00
Leek Sauce$33.00

Creamy Sauces

Creamy Parsley$27.00
Creamy White Wine$27.00
Pistachio$33.00
Creamy Truffle$42.00

Sweet Sauces

Chocolate, Banana, M&Ms$38.00
Peanut Butter Sauce$27.00
Salted Caramel and Popcorn$27.00

Fruit Sauces

Pear Parmesan$30.00
Blueberry Goat Cheese$35.00
Mango Brie$39.00
Figs Pecorino Bread$30.00

Italian Sauces

Carbonara$34.00
Margherita Pizza$29.00
Arrabbiata$27.00
Puttanesca$28.00
Arrabblata Parmesan$28.00
Marinara Italian-Style$27.00

Asian Sauces

Kimchi$33.00
Condensed Milk Wasabi$27.00
Curry Coconut$27.00
Green Curry$27.00
Miso Lobster Bisque$41.00

Unique Sauces

Barbecue Sauce$27.00
Caviar Sauce$34.00
The Golden Oyster Sauce$52.00
Spicy Coca Cola$27.00
Guinness Sour Cream$27.00

Desserts

Crème Brûlée$13.00
Profiteroles, Pâtissier Cream, Condensed Milk, Vanilla Ice Cream$13.00
Tiramisu$16.00

What 100 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.4Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
7 reviews
vip
1.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 16, 2023
overall1food5service1ambience5
This was our 4th time at this restaurant. Everything had been perfect until tonight.. The restaurant was nearly empty and it took forever to get our Bar drink. Then we received no food at all for 25 minutes.. Once we started complaining things started to appear.. the meal was ruined and we will not return. Prior visits were so great.. they dropped the ball tonight.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Birthday drinks for wife! Excellent customer service, ambience and photo opportunities. We will be back!
E
Elizabeth
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The place is beautiful, the good is delicious and great service. We enjoyed
EM
EllenM
Chicago
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on March 4, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
The mussels and all of the sauces were great. Try the dessert mussels - they looked odd but were delicious. Complimentary Prosecco with lunch that was a nice touch. We were there for Saturday lunch and the music was way too loud for noon. It was hard to hear one another. It started at a reasonable level and then got amped up - no thanks. The restaurant itself is a beautiful space. Very elegant.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on February 26, 2023
overall2food4service1ambience3
Service was very slow and inattentive. Food is good, though.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Mussels arabista where delicious
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2023
overall2food3service1ambience4
Poor service with expensive food for a sub-par experience
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Just perfect
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 12, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience4
Expected so much more. Food for restaurant week was average. Wait for a good and drink was very loooong. The only good thing was limoncello spritz, oysters and crème brûlée
OT
OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on February 12, 2023
overall1food3service1ambience1
This is the worst service experience I have had in my adult life. We were seated 30 minutes late, we never got our appetizers. IT WAS TERRIBLE!!!
WH
WaHaTom
San Diego
8 reviews
2.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 12, 2023
overall2food2service3ambience3
Something went seriously sideways with reservations and took forever to get a table even though we had a reservation. Big problems with the food - they are doing unique and different things which is great. But these were probably the sandiest mussels I’ve ever had - downright gritty. The raw fish plates were interesting but just didnt work - there’s a reason spicy tuna is hidden inside of a roll and not piped on top of a rice cracker.
F
Findingfood
Montreal
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 11, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience2
Food was delicious and beautifully presented. We were there on a Friday night with a live DJ so it was a bit loud.
LG
LeopoldoGout
New York Area
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 9, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
Loveley staff Wonderful people Food solid but the staff was what was the best
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love this place
FO
FoodieO
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was incredible, and the ambiance was even better—a great place for date night, business dinner, or hanging out with friends. I'll certainly be back!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
There is not even a single thing on the menu that is not tasty! I’m personally not a fan of mussels, but with their variety and preparation - I can’t stop eating them.
g
goose
New York Area
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on January 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service. Nice ambiance.
LB
LordBrut
New York Area
66 reviews
vip
5.0
66 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best kept secret!
OT
OpenTable Diner
West Palm Beach
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I tried the champignons risotto, Salmon hamachi and coral reed cocktail. They all were excellent. Service was great and they sit you as soon as you arrive.
ID
IfbbDianaS2017
New York Area
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Great food and vibe.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The ambience was great. There is music playing loudly but it makes for a fun energetic night. The food was great. The salmon and tuna tartar was incredible. The drinks are yummy but not strong for the price in NYC.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
So beautiful place, food is delicious 😋
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely Great! One of the most beautiful places in NYC with really good kitchen, amazing bar and lovely staff!
DB
DBCPhilly
Philadelphia
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
If you want delicious, fun, loud and exciting, this is your spot ... gorgeously prepared food that tastes fabulous ... very cool space to be in ... highest rec
C
Chris
Milwaukee
1 review
vip
1.0
1 review
Dined on December 25, 2022
overall1food3service1ambience3
Reservation at 7pm and didn’t get seated until 9pm
PH
PaulH
Los Angeles
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a treat!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience3
Food and service great but loud Xmas music making it impossible to talk was a miss
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 15, 2022
overall4food5service2ambience5
Food was excellent, we had 6 dishes off the menu all were amazing! I understand they were busy but service was horrible. Waited an hour and a half for our drinks. Asked for someone to get the waitress a few times for different things. It was a Wednesday too. Beautiful atmosphere and fun vibe. Would go back for the food but when paying that much you expect good service too!
c
chudo123
New York Area
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience5
Nice ambiance and vibe. DJ played good music, interesting food dishes, although mostly tasted just ok for what we paid. Drinks were expensive and we didn’t feel a lot of alcohol in them. The food presentation was awesome and we would go back!
NN
NataliyaN
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very fresh and tasty! Spasibo!
ER
EvanRachel1
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is the most impeccable out of this world dinner. An unbelievable experience. Menu, food and service were all on point. With all the expectations coming into a restaurant that is as highly rated
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The dinner was amazing! Every suggestions our waitress made was spot on. The menu has a very unique take on seafood that is adventurous and delicious. I would highly recommend.
ET
ErikaTS
New York Area
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic! Worth the price!!
FL
FoodLoversTravel
New York Area
85 reviews
vip
5.0
85 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Our first time to Mollusca, but it will not be our last time. We loved the place and have already been touting it to others. The hostess was very accommodating to help us find and seat us at a perfect table. The serveers were all very helpful and the wine steward was very attentive. The best part was the food itself, which was great.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Key West
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Music was too loud.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience5
Had an amazing time! Service was great! Didn’t really love the mussels and the scallop ceviche but the lobster tagliatelle was to die for!!!! I will be back .
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 25, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
It was my husband's birthday. In honor of this, champagne was brought to us, thank you for your attention, I really appreciate it. The atmosphere is just great, a delicious cocktail. If there would be a Menu with a picture it would be great
N
Newtotown
New York Area
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very enjoyable lunch, we wanted to try everything! The selection of sauces for the mussels was really fun. The cocktails were extraordinary! We will definitely be back. Fun spot.
SG
SonomaGuy
Washington DC
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food was superb, we both had fish, nothing short of excellent! So was my wife’s Cosmopolitan, and the Viognier. Desert of crème brûlée was the best we’ve ever had and my wife is a crème brûlée connoisseur. I recommend a table not near the bar as the noise level is simply too high there to be enjoyable. Also, if the management turned down the volume in the bar area by about 1/3 the overall noise level will drop as people won’t talk loudly in order to be heard by others in their party. We would definitely return.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I loved that place 👌🏼The food and the service were amazing!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily

Screening
- Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

Mollusca does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

Mollusca is rated 4.6 stars by 100 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Mar 29, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Options

1 Little W 12th St, New York, NY 10014-1302

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Hudson St, Gansevoort St
Neighborhood
Meatpacking District
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–1:00 am
Cuisines
Seafood, Asian, Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
14th St A,C,E,L subway lines
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Gianmaria Sapia
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.molluscanyc.com/
Phone number
(212) 970-1818

Mollusca

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Options

Dining areas

Additional information

Raw Bar

Sashimi

Branzino$14.00

Salmon$14.00

Scallop$14.00

Hamachi$15.00

Toro$15.00

Tuna$16.00

Chefs Plateau Sashimi$72.00

Crudo

Branzino, Yuzu Truffle Dressing and Tri-Color Tobiko-Caviar$14.00

Tuna in a Salsa-Tonnata Sauce$16.00

Salmon, Asian-Marinade and Fresh Mangos$17.00

Hamachi, Tapenade of Taggiasca Olive and Dry Tomato and Ikura Caviar$31.00

Ceviche

Branzino In Ginger-Jalapeno Sauce$14.00

Shrimp, Sweet Potato, Leche de Tigre Marinade$15.00

Octopus in Mustard and Wasabi Marination$15.00

Hamachi, Green Serrano Chili Sauce$16.00

Scallop in Peruvian-Style Sauce$25.00

Rolls

Classic Open Rolls

Salmon$18.00

Hamachi$27.00

Toro$29.00

Wagyu$34.00

Mollusca Signature Open Rolls

Tuna, Blueberry Goat Cheese$18.00

Salmon, Caviar Cream$19.00

Scallop, Pear Parmesan Cream, Fresh Truffle$28.00

Ice

Oyster, Single Shell or Half a Dozen$5.00

Mollusca Signature Oyster$11.00

Shrimp, Quarter Pound$40.00

Tartare

Double Tartare of Tuna and Salmon$27.00

Shrimp Tartare, Avocado, Japanese-Mango Mayonnaise$21.00

Tataki

Salmon, Citrus Soy Sauce, Shiso Leaves$22.00

Tuna, Mango-Daikon Tartare, Ponzu Sauce$26.00

Wagyu, Uni, Fresh Truffle, Ponzu Aioli, Truffle Dressing and Gold Leaves$68.00

Appetizers

Fried Green Peppers$14.00

Empanadas, Crab, Shrimp, and Artisanal Cheese$15.00

Popcorn Shrimp$19.00

Gyoza, 4 Pieces$20.00

Fritto-Misto$21.00

Salad

A Gem of a Salad$14.00

Burrata, Truffle Paste, Arugula$26.00

Shrimp, Eggplant, Fresh Tomato, Stracciatella Cheese, Mango$16.00

Charred Octopus, Fennel, Blood Orange, Pear, Citrus Vinaigrette$20.00

Scallop and Baby Spinach, Dry Miso Dressing, Pistachio Goat Cheese Rocher$34.00

Poached Lobster, Furikake, Edamame, Watercress$38.00

Pasta & Risotto

Mollusca Tagliatelle, Lobster, Tomato Bisque Sauce$38.00

Our Spaghetti Carbonara, Teriyaki Tuna Tartare, Bonito Flakes, Parmesan Crisp$23.00

Il Grande Raviolo, Herb Ricotta, Egg Yolk, Pearl Street Ossetra Caviar, Fresh Truffle$31.00

Pan Seared Shrimp Risotto, Spinach Cream, Parmesan Fondue, Black Sesame Seed$29.00

Gnocchi$25.00

Soup

Brazilian Soup, Shrimp, Sea Bass, Corn Mousse$22.00

Italian Fish Soup, Mussel, Clam, Shrimp, Calamari served with Fried Garlic Bread$25.00

Lobster Miso Soup$28.00

Main Dish

Octopus, Greek Salad, Feta Mousse, Sous Vide Leeks, Leek Puree$30.00

Lobster Roll$31.00

Salmon, Fingerling Mustard Puree, Potato Parsley Fondue, Vegetable Tartare with Carrots and Cucumbers$33.00

Shrimp, Quarter Pound served head-on in White Wine Sauce$39.00

Dover Sole a la Meuniere, Wilted Baby Spinach, Butter Lemon Cream$51.00

Branzino In Acqua Pazza Sauce, Oliva Taggiasca, Pine Nuts, Charred Cherry Tomatoes$46.00

Pan Seared Chilean Sea Bass, Shishito Velouté, Carrot, Cucumber, Daikon, Leek Julienne$55.00

Wagyu Fillet in Cacio e Pepe Sauce, Cherry Tomato Salad$80.00

Wagyu Fillet in Cacio e Pepe Sauce & Lobster Tail, in Lobster Bisque, Cherry Tomato Salad$103.00