Villanelle

The staff is exceptionally welcoming and attentive. The space is well appointed but spare and attractive. The menu is smaller but changes seasonally and is always varied enough for everyone to find a delicious meal. I’ve gone there twice for brunch and once for dinner and each time enjoyed the meal immensely. Brunch wise I can recommend the eggs Benedict with duck confit. The Brussel Sprouts hash was excellent as well. They also have a great selection of specialty teas and cocktails. Prices are super value for what you get.

Haven't been to this restaurant since its previous incarnation as Marquet. The remodel is lovely and the food was terrific. Staff couldn't be nice. We will be back again!

The menu is interesting, the cocktails are great, the food is good, the ambience is really nice.

Uncommonly delicious food here. The service, drinks and atmosphere are also lovely. A real gem.

We had a wonderful evening at Villanelle. The food is elevated - beautifully presented and delicious flavors. The venison was among the best I've had and the wine selection by the glass was exceptional. Our server was very attentive and the atmosphere is both elegant and casual. An overall truly enjoyable dinner.

Nice place with friendly service, good food and a well thought out wine list.

This was our third time to dine at Villanelle, with second time being Thanksgiving, which we were very happy with. We ordered pretty much the same as what we ordered the first time. Beet tartare was excellent. Butternut squash, however was about half the portion compared to the first time. Yet, the price was the same. Crispy octopus was very good. However, it was mostly broccoli and we had maybe 5 small pieces of octopus, not even amounting to one whole leg. Again, The portion was smaller than before. At this point, we felt cheated. My cod was ok, nothing special. Service is excellent. But, with so many amazing restaurants in NYC with similar price range, we are not planning to return for some time.

The ambience and service was wonderful, wine was great, but honestly food was really odd.. the menu did not describe items very well and it was a weird collection of items. The restaurant is great for a class of wine at the bar but wouldn’t recommend for the food.

It’s been up and down at Villanelle. We’ve had some truly outstanding meals and some which have been just so-so. Tonight, unfortunately, more the latter than the former. Perhaps next time we’ll be back to outstanding.

Farm to table was extremely good. Drinks were excellent and the service was very good.

Waiter was fantastic so through and knowledgeable. Food was outstanding as always. Hidden gem. Love this place. We will be back

This is a lovely place near Union Square to grab lunch. Way above average food with pleasant and quick service in a calm and relaxing atmosphere.

My wife and I were visiting Manhattan during the week of Christmas and we couldn't be happier to have dined at Villanelle! Our server was extremely accommodating, friendly, and professional. The food was superb and made with fresh ingredients. We loved every single detail about the restaurant -- the ambiance, the interior design, and even the simple yet elegant tableware. Everything was amazing.

The food and drinks were excellent! The staff was very attentive and knowledgeable. They were able to make great recommendations and suggest perfect wine pairings for each course. The macerated brussel sprouts were delicious! It’s also a very simple space with very attractive lighting and the noise level was low which allowed for good conversation. A real winner in the neighborhood!

Charming restaurant with friendly servers and really good food.

Love this place. It's uncommonly good and keeps getting better.

We celebrated my son-in-law-law’s birthday at Villanelle. Service was exceptional and food was equally great. The macerated Brussels sprouts, crispy octopus and venison were all wonderful. The dining room is attractive and intimate. This was perfect for our special occasion or for no occasion at all.

Food is too elaborate to be good, and service is too precious. It is an interesting place but they need to tone their preciousness down. Otherwise a little too pretentious.

Obviously they are trying but are not professional. Thinking they can be polite servers & try creative dishes. Neither successful! Won’t go back.

Great dinner and catching up with a friend. Stayed for hours and the food and service were wonderful.

superb and inventive food. Great service. cozy and lovely decor.

Lovely restaurant. We happened upon this gem and strongly recommend it. The food is outstanding.

A small but extremely creative and super tasty menu. Best meal I have had in a while. Well done!

If you're a carnivore, this is the romantic, quaint place for you. If you're a vegetarian, there is not much to choose from, basically, one option. Fabulous drinks and the service was wonderful.

Always an outstanding experience. Spectacular food from seasonal produce, served by attentive, knowledgeable and friendly staff.

Very good food , nice decor, and friendly service.

One of the best restaurants in NYC. Consistently and memorably delicious with a thoughtful staff and lovely ambience.

The food is great but the service needs improvement

Wonderful quaint restaurant with attentive staff and wonderful fusion of different ingredients. The dessert was one of the best I have had. The ambiance is clean and crisp and not too crowded with seating and bar well designed. Will come back. Strongly recommend!

Food is excellent. Memorable. Space is intimate. Service impeccable. Just go!!

I love the ambiance of this restaurant - modern, industrial and cozy. It is located close to Union Square but kind of hidden, so great space to enjoy the conversation with someone. Food is a little bit too creative for me, but voluminous as well. Maybe will return to try another menu.

Cozy neighborhood gem - full of local ingredients - vegetarian friendly

Can't believe I've never been here before and I live right in the neighborhood! Came here for a casual catch-up dinner. The place is very cute and cozy

Food: we had the brussels sprouts and salad. I had the pappardelle and he had the halibut. Our server noted that the menu was set to change in a few weeks (they have seasonal menus). It was all very fresh and delicious and felt really healthy and clean.

The service was amazing - not too pushy and there to answer questions.

Can't wait to go back!

I was surprised when I saw that this place got slightly better ratings than Gotham Bar and Grill across the street. But, having been to both, I understand why. The food is really, really good. The wait staff excellent. While it’s not inexpensive, it’s less pricey than Gotham. It’s completely different, though, with maybe 50 seats vs probably 150 at Gotham. It’s also fairly minimalist. Make no mistake, though, Villanelle is excellent.

So good. We keep returning because it's so memorable, and fresh and delicious.

This is the second time I have dined at this restaurant. Both times have been outstanding! The servers are very attentive and the food is amazing. I will definitely be going back a third time.

Everything about the experience was lovely. Service was gracious and friendly. Everything we ate was exceptional. We will definitely return there and will recommend to friends.

Loved all about this place! Have been there twice now and can’t wait to go again!!!

had Pre-fixe dinner with a good friend for a special occasion. the ambiance was exquisite clean interior design, attentive service, and playful modern menu. my favorite per usual is the grilled octopus with curry - it's bright, fresh, a hint of char & a slightly warm spice to the curry that is amplified by an addition of finger lime. dessert was phenomenal with the chocolate mousse, salted caramel, & honey icecream. I love villanelle and I plan on visiting again to try other entrees.

I cannot wait to go back

Great food. Very helpful service. Nice quiet atmosphere. Wasn’t rushed. Great placcr to bring a date.