Had SUCH an amazing experience at Bird Dog the other weekend - some of the best food and service I've had in the Village in a while! Our server (I think Brian?) was super attentive and charismatic, and walked us through the menu right away. The server had the whole floor and the place is VERY tiny, but I never felt like the service was fake. Wine and beer only (to alert my cocktail lovers), but luckily for us we were in the middle of dry January so although I very much appreciate a cocktail it wasn't too much of a problem. What really shines is the food - just WOW! We were a table of three so we each did the Three-Course meal and shared: Biscuits to start: AMAZING! First Course: Burrata, Pimento Cheese, and Collard Greens Second Course: Ravioli, Gnocchi, and Tagliatelle. Special shoutout to the Reuben-flavored ravioli and Chicken & Dumpling flavored Gnocchi Third Course: Nashville Fried Chicken, and Catfish Everything tasted so so so good and original - I've quite literally never had anything like any of the pastas we tried. The one tiny critique I have is that I don't think a slice of white bread under the fried chicken was necessary. I know it's tradition but I didn't need it with all of the other amazing amazing food we had. All of the desserts sounded absolutely amazing but unfortunately we were all so full and had a show to run to, but I will 100% be back hopefully multiple times and will know for the next time to save some room. Overall 10/10. Definitely recommend getting a reservation as the entire space is maybe 15 seats total! read more

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Been wanting to try this southern pasta spot in WV for a while and finally had the chance to stop by for dinner. It's an interesting spot, split seating into two locations but single kitchen. Both seating spots are pretty small/intimate, so expect to get to know your neighbors! We did the pre fixe, so started with the sweet potatoes and hush puppies. The honey butter that comes with the hush puppies was the highlight, so delish but rich. Next the pastas: star of the night! We got the Miso Carbonara Tagliatelle and the Lamb Ragu Orecchiette. Miso carbonara was rich and scrumptious, umami bomb. I'm normally a cream sauce girlie over red, but the lamb ragu stole the show. Super tender chunks of lamb and the pasta was perfectly al dente. Incredible pastas! The mains were okay, pork chop was a bit too salty and the fried catfish was really underwhelming. Service is good, very friendly and efficient. Decor inside is cute too. I think I misordered, if i came back would def stick to the pastas and maybe try the fried chicken. They apparently have a pasta happy hour with half-off pastas, would come back for that. read more

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We like southern and Italian food, but we left this place feeling gross. Food: 1 star The carrots were cold, flavorless, and rubbery. We didn't finish them. The lamb in the pasta was mostly fat and gristle. The sauce tasted like salt. We ate the mushy pasta and two bites of lamb. The mushroom pasta was slimy, cold, and flavorless. The catfish was okay. Had no flavor and was too salty, but it was cooked properly and not oily. The ribs had two bites of meat. It was bone, gristle, cartilage, and fat. The sauce was dried out, cold, and tasted like basic Heinz bbq sauce. I don't know from what part of the animal they cut these ribs. They looked like knuckles, not ribs. I already forget what our other appetizer was. Just sayin' Also, be aware - the online menu is way out of date. Only a few items match. Service: 1 star Everything (six items) arrived cold (except the white wine - it was warm). Server never checked in, except to collect her tip, and the lowest auto-tip option was 22%. (I never tip below 20%, even when the service is bad. But come on, don't deliver horrible service and "expect" 22%. Rude.) No a la carte option. $75pp for 3-courses of bland, low-quality, salty food. Our server misled us, saying we each needed to order three courses. But the couple beside us shared one three-course meal. Vibe: 2 star Two stars for the kitschy dog art. They pack 'em in, but not in a good way. The tables were almost touching. We heard every word of our neighbors' conversations, and they heard ours. We won't return. read more

Bird Dog is a charming, intimate spot with a cozy feel small space, portraits of dogs lining the walls, and a casual ambiance. The waiter gave really good recs on what to order. The bucatini and tagliatelle were phenomenal rich, flavorful, and perfectly cooked al dente. I'd honestly come back just for those two dishes alone. The fried chicken was tender, juicy, and well-seasoned, and the pork chop was also very good. Unfortunately, the salads were underwhelming small portions and not particularly memorable. The risotto was another miss, lacking seasoning and in need of salt to bring it to life. While the $75 prix fixe menu includes more than enough food honestly more than you can comfortably finish it would be ideal if diners had the option to order à la carte, because the pastas alone are absolutely worth the trip. read more

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Love the decor of this place with all the dog and bird portraits! The venue is pretty small with a kitchen that is separate from the seating place. Be ware that if there happens to be large parties in this place it becomes very loud that it's a bit hard to hear among yourselves. You can choose between 3 different prefixes: 3 courses, 2 courses, and chicken dinner with app or alternatively the chefs tasting. For 3 people we each got one of the prefixes to share and it was more than enough food. Highlights of the meal would be the burrata and pimento cheese for apps, bucatini for pasta, and florentine steak for entrees (although it's extra on top of pre-fix). The fried chicken was also a highlight, which was very tender. I felt like the hush puppies were not soft enough as well as the biscuits were hard. The rigatoni was also a bit salty. The staff is super friendly and there's a warm vibe to the restaurant. Overall, with the inconsistency, I'd give this place a 3.5 stars if I could. read more

Bird Dog - Southern Near Me - New York, New York

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Felt like a small Italian nook, maybe 15 seats total in the whole restaurant. They even have a red rope outside so you feel like a VIP. The server was very entertaining reminiscent of Daniel Levy. The hush puppies were good, had a nice sweet taste. The bucatini and tagliatelle both had an egg that the server mixed tableside for us just like a carbonara. The tagliatelle was delicious and had a nice lemony taste and very creamy. read more

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We walked in for pasta happy hour. The restaurant is decorated with lots of fun paintings and the service was very friendly! We ordered 3 pastas for 3 people and although it did not look like a lot of food, it was filling. All of the pastas were good, but it is still pricy even though it's half off. read more

Bird Dog - Southern Near Me - New York, New York

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Prepare to be bamboozled. I reserved this place after I found it on inKind. Their entire menu is prefixed only. $75/pp which they do not disclose on inKind or their website or on resy. They claim their portions are large- but they're not really large especially given how much you are paying. They also trick you because if you cancel your reservation or try to leave they will charge you a hefty fee. Also the place is super cramped. You will hear all of the convo from the table next to you. They think they're a Michelin star restaurant, they are nowhere near one. read more

Bird Dog - Southern Near Me - New York, New York

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Visited Bird Dog hoping for a fun and tasty birthday dinner for a friend. We arrived for dinner on a Friday around 9:30 without a reservation. We only had to wait a few minutes and the staff member who brought us to our table was very friendly. He also let us know that since it was after 9:30, we were able to order dishes a la carte, rather than of their usual prix fixe menu. The restaurant has a cute and cozy vibe and is very pleasant inside. When our server greeted us, we were given the prix fixe menu and when we inquired about a la carte, they said they would let us order individual dishes as a favor even though they are not typically allowed to We had five appetizers (soil & cupboard), two pasta dishes (mill) and two orders of the fried chicken between four of us. The pasta is definitely the star of the show. We love southern food and Italian and the unique flavor combinations are really intriguing and work well. The appetizers and pasta portions were somewhat small, and the fried chicken didn't really impress us, as it was not especially crispy. I would suggest visiting for happy hour and trying a few of the pasta dishes but skipping out on the prix fixe options! read more

***3 1/2 stars*** There's a lot to like here, and I think under different circumstances this would have been a significantly better experience. I stopped by with the Millennial Chum for dinner this past Wednesday; we were looking for a spot on the western side of the island close to the NJ public transportation options (this is literally a block from the Christopher St Path, so if you play your cards/timing right, less than 10 minutes from the restaurant door to Hoboken Terminal.). Of course after eating pasta, the Millennial Chum decided to be dramatic and walk the carbs off all the way down to the WTC Path but that was a personal decision. Anyway. This area is as West Village as it gets, and that for sure extends to the proprietors here. An absolute delight - a mixture of Sgt. Pepper's and a circus ringmaster. This for sure was one of the big selling points for me - everyone we interacted with was beyond nice and very communicative. The decor in here is really something as well, with pooch portraits as far as the eye can see (with a smattering of birds as well). We had the honor of sitting under a picture of a canine wearing, I believe, an Elizabethan ruff, which is just begging for a pun. We got over here around a little before 6pm, but the place was empty or close to it initially (it filled it up a bit during a time in there). This was a quintessential gift versus curse situation - we showed up inadvertently for Bird Dog's Pasta Happy Hour, which on its face is a great deal, half off the listed/selected entrees. Initially, we were pretty pleased by the timing there; a significantly more affordable meal, and the everything bagel topped biscuits I'd been hankering for were still available on the abbreviated menu. We of course ordered those, and enjoyed them - they were warm, easy to break into halves, and the accompanying honey butter was great. Honestly, I didn't really taste the everything bagel aspect so I'm not sure what the point is beyond the optics of it, but it was still really good. The main dinner menu had a gnocchi Bolognese on it, which is one of my faves, but the Happy Hour menu's version had the gnocchi in a green, pesto-ish sauce, which I was perfectly fine with ordering as well. Honestly? Really good. The flavors are very distinct, if that makes sense. I have a chum who preemptively orders salt with everything (believing that the vast majority of food is bland and desperately in need of a pick-me-up) but she wouldn't need to do that here. Nothing was flavorless in the slightest. This ended up being a bit of an issue for the Millennial Chum, who ordered a garlicky bucatini dish that she was pretty overwhelmed by, and not in a good way. She gave me about half of it to bring home. And she was right - it's REALLY garlicky. I felt like it was oozing out of my pores. Here's the biggest issue for me, and it's definitely a debatable point. The Pasta Happy Hour is half-off, but you're also paying for what you get - the serving sizes we received were arguably less than half of what you'd typically get with a normal pasta entree, which I think should be disclosed. (Maybe it's a given to some people?) But I was pretty hungry and this was flat out not enough food. I don't even know if it was an option in hindsight, but I would have considered getting full price if I'd known you're getting a fraction of the food. Also, is it even a "deal" if you're not getting the equivalent portion of pasta that you'd be getting at other times? What are you actually saving in that equation? I imagine there are plenty of people who would vehemently disagree with me here and squeal about the money you're saving, but I'd be more than willing to spring for the extra $10 to $15 just to not be hungry on my way out. The food itself was a cut above for me, notwithstanding my Happy Hour gripes, so I'd actually want to come back when the portions are legit because from what I sampled, it's worth it. And the intangible service aspect cancels out a lot of the negatives for me. read more

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First of all the food was delicious and so interesting! Three course meal, after appetizer there is a pasta course before the southern main course. I had homemade gnocchi (so fluffy) in a chicken soup reduction topped with shredded chicken, delicious! And so much food for such a reasonable price! $75 for three courses. The service was excellent, we felt like we were eating in someone's home. Definitely go. read more

Bird Dog is a tiny restaurant in the heart of the West Village that serves up a mix of Italian and Southern food. We came for the pasta happy hour, which is half off the original price. We ordered the pesto gnocchi, bolognese, and fried catfish. The portions are on a bit of the small size so take that into account when ordering. Overall the pasta was well made. The bolognese was our favorite and the catfish was perfectly cooked. I would definitely give this place another try to taste some of the other pastas and the fried chicken which is supposed to be one of their specialties. read more

Bird Dog - Catfish, pesto gnocchi, bolognese - Southern Near Me - New York, New York

Oh. My. GUT!!! Half-price happy hour pasta???!!! Yassssss!!! From best to less best (but still awesome), get the Spaghetti (colatura, clams, seabeans, garlic, breadcrumbs), the Mafaldine (red wine brisket rib ragu, parmigiana chive), and the Papparedelle (mushrooms, crème fraiche, parmigiana, lemon). But seriously, all were chewy, tasty and loaded with comforting flavor, and trying to rank them was like choosing between my favorite children. Just come here and gorge. Pro tip: If you can make it before 5:30pm on a weeknight, you're unlikely to wait for a table. After that, good luck. read more

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Been meaning to try this restaurant for awhile. Glad I made it! The restaurant is a small place in a nice quaint area of the West Village. Our Waiter Anthony was so nice and friendly. He helped my friend and I out with figuring out the menu as it was our first time at the restaurant. We missed the happy hour and opted for the prix fixe dinner - 3 courses for $55. Also for the bottle of wine where it's $40 for the month of August. We ordered the following dishes, all were very good and we were so full we had to take some home: - buratta - burnt ends - parpadelle - agnolotti - fried chicken - ribs Would love to come back here and try out their pasta happy hour next time! read more

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The positive reviews for the place are perplexing. Let's start off: The fried chicken they keep talking about is terrible. Best in New York? It is a somewhat soggy flayed *boneless skinless chicken thigh* on a piece of grocery store sliced bread. The flavor is also not there. They have an ad out front that says "fried chicken saved my life," but this fried chicken couldn't save itself. Otherwise, note that they force you into a prix fixe. $60, $75 or $125 -- without alcohol. The appetizers were OK, the pastas were very mixed. The bolognese was quite good. Everything else was either just OK or actively bad. Our entire table left confused and bamboozled after paying the bill. But at least we had something to talk about. read more

We happened upon Bird Dog for the pasta happy hour and have since been back a few times and the dishes are always innovative and delicious! Anthony is such a kind server and makes you feel so welcome. read more

First off, this place acts like they are some highly desirable restaurant. I got a reservation 30 minutes before on a Friday night. The reservation was for four people and clearly stated tasting menu was for parties of 7 or more (see photo) When I got to the restaurant I was immediately told by the waitress (before even saying hi) that it is tasting menu only and there is a $20 per person cancellation fee if we walk out. That tells me they are knowingly committing this scam and have been called out on it by customers before. We decided we did not want to do the tasting menu due to cost and started walking out when the manager physically blocked the door. He kept asking me to confirm that it was okay I was charged the cancellation fee I said no multiple times and that I'm going to leave in which he then THREATENED to call the POLICE. Obviously the patrons at the restaurant looked very concerned, like dude what are you doing? He rudely asked "can you read?" and said Resy states you need to do tasting menu when it clearly states otherwise. Buddy, can you type? because it obviously says 7 people or more. Anyway I walked out, knew the manager wasn't going to follow because he definitely eats too much fried chicken he would have had a heart attack chasing me. read more

Bird Dog - Southern Near Me - New York, New York

Great food and service. Highly recommend going during the pasta happy hour. Allows you to try multiple options from the menu with perfectly sized options. That being said, come hungry. After happy hour they switch from a la carte to their tasting menu. Have not tried yet but will be back for sure given the food and the whole vibe of the place. Side note: a lot of pregnant friendly dishes on the menu. They also seem fairly accommodating within reason for restrictions/requirements. read more

I have wanted to try the pasta happy hour for a while and finally did it on a Sunday; well worth it! I was surprised that there was no one there, happy hour is only outside. They have pasta happy hour everyday and it's half off all their pastas. We ordered the mafaldine and cavetelli pasta, both were so good! For the price, it was a really good deal. The pasta was cooked perfectly al dente and the flavors were delicious. This is definitely a new favorite spot and will be returning for pasta happy hour! read more

Incredible food! Did the chefs tasting menu and it was such a fun mix. Solea provided incredible service and it was just overall so much fun Highly recommend the hush puppies and the bolognese read more

My partner and I got off of work earlier than usual and chose to finally try the Bird Dog pasta happy hour, as we had been hearing lots of good things about their pasta. We showed up and luckily had a very short wait (I think the area was less busy due to the holiday week), and were seated in the outdoor area within 10 minutes. One thing to note, happy hour is only in the outdoor area, but there are plenty of heaters and fans that keep it temperate. Service and staff were friendly. We put in an order only for the happy hour pastas, which to be frank, were still pretty expensive for what we ended up getting. The garlic scampi spaghetti had very little shrimp on it (I think I only had a couple small chunks of shrimp in a few of my bites), though the flavor was solid. The stuffed shells themselves were pretty good, but the vodka sauce for me was a miss. For those two pastas alone, it came out to $50 without tip, which feels steep for what we actually received. While it was a fun experience, I don't see us returning, unfortunately. read more

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I'd rate Bird Dog four and a half stars. We snuck into Bird Dog on a Saturday night just in time for the early bird special. Fortunately, we were able to score two seats at their three person bar counter. Sitting at the bar, I immediately noticed some nice options for wines by the glass. They have an approachable yet intriguing list of wines by the bottle too. Bird Dog is a unique fusion of Southern American and Italian cuisines. My wife was set on the pastas for entrees, so I figured we'd give the southern portion a shot for appetizer. We shared the hush puppies. They came out piping hot, so I cut the first couple in half to cool off. When cutting in, I noticed a thin yet ultra crispy batter. It had a great crunch biting into it. They were served with honey butter which I believe might also be used with the chicken sandwich a couple doors down. The honey butter is ultra savory and the hush puppies allow the butter to standout. For the main course, we seized the opportunity to enjoy the half priced pastas. My favorite and the highlight of the meal was the papardelle in a short rib ragu. It's one of the best dishes I've eaten this month. It's a must order here. The short rib is ultra succulent featuring some big meaty portions. The sauce is bold and delicious. It has the Sunday gravy depth to it. The sauce would be wonderful on anything, so the bowl of fresh made pappardelle was a more the sufficient vehicle for the sauce. We also had the agnolotti filled with ricotta in a honey sauce. Usually Italian food feels like it costs an arm and two legs in the West Village these days, but the happy hour promotion made it very budget friendly. Our meal came out to about $45 for an appetizer and two pastas before factoring in tip. The service was attentive. Staff was consistently floating around in case we needed anything. Our water was consistently topped off. Felt like a good culture too as the staff was engaging and their personalities came through. Pacing of the food was on point. There was one spacious, gender neutral restroom. The restaurant was on the smaller side but they managed to cram in about fifteenth seats making it an intimate experience. read more

Found out about this place on instagram and omg. I'm soooo glad we stopped in. Incredible service and the flavor profile was insane. Our server, Natalia, had perfect recommendations and she right, not a single thing we ordered missed! Excellent food, beautiful ambiance, HIGHLY recommend Definitely try the chicken, it's like nothing I've ever tasted. read more

Come here if you'd like to experience a casual dose of racism buttered with a series of microaggressions. I've been a west village resident for 3+ years now and so wanted to check out this spot. Everything was awful. Super disappointed with the lack of hospitality and service. I am a brown woman and came here with my black friend. We had a dinner reservation and the staff couldn't seat us in the dining room, they instead, placed us in the cafe. It was my friend's birthday so we inquired about the seating and the staff coldly told us the dining room was for reservations only -- even though we had a reservation. After making a few requests, they reluctantly put us in the dining room and rushed us out within an hour. It was dehumanizing and incredibly disgusting. Also everyone seated in the dining room was white as wonder bread so go figure. The food was also not great. The fried chicken had no seasoning whatsoever. My friend took our leftovers home and had to rebake them with actual southern spices. read more

What a fun vibe ! It's tiny inside but solid service, food and decor. It's southern. It's Italian. It's a weird mix of both but kinda works. The prixe fix let's you pick any three food items. Any THREE?!?!?! You could do three entrees, three pastas, hell you could do three friend chickens if you wanted. I love the optionality. We sat at the bar and the music playing was 2000s rock. Perfect. I thought the bucatini was my favorite - garlicky and perfectly cooked. I would skip hush puppies. And, gnocchi wasn't for me but I could see how peeps love it. Gotta get the fried chix. Always. This place is perfect for a date or with a group of friends! read more

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The food was good. They were very attentive to my gluten and dairy allergy. I did the 3 course price fixe. I started out with the sweet potato appetizer. For pasta I did a gluten-free pork pasta. Then I finished with the baby rack ribs. I really did enjoy everything, but I had asked in advance if anything was spicy, and they said not at all, but I found the pasta and the ribs to have a little kick. It ended up being a lot of food (and expensive). I wish they had an ala carte option so you don't have to pay for and order 3 courses. read more

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Phenomenal experience. The person serving us name was Chris and he is the brother of the chef or the owner. He's absolutely great, helped. Recommend some great options for us to eat. We had the Cacho Pepe sauce, spaghetti, and the Buccarini and the pumpkin pasta. We also have the Nashville chicken. Everything was great. Will come back! read more

Bird Dog - Southern Near Me - New York, New York

By far my favorite restaurant in NYC! Fabulous food (perfect blend of Southern/Italian cuisine) and the staff makes you feel like family! We'll be back for sure! New friends from Tallahassee, Florida read more

Bird Dog - Southern Near Me - New York, New York

I'm a huge fan of fried chicken and heard great things about Bird Dog, so I was really excited to come and try some of the best fried chicken in New York. Welp, I wasn't really impressed by it - I've definitely had much jucier, flavorful fried chicken. It's good, but nothing too special, and leans on the much pricier side of dinner options. I will say though that the portion sizes are really large. The hush puppies were quite good, but I think honey butter tastes amazing on everything. The service was quite nice and the overall ambiance makes for a good dinner, but I wasn't really impressed by the food and that's what I largely base my reviews off of. read more

Bird Dog - Southern Near Me - New York, New York

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This place is rave worthy. Every single bite of food was star worthy. And we genuinely enjoyed every interaction with the staff. They were personable, funny and gave great recommendations. All of this was only made better by the quirky but elevated atmosphere. I cannot wait to come back. I just hope we can get another reservation! read more

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Pasta happy hour is the happiest of hours. Half-priced pastas available from 4-6 pm, in the bright outdoor shack thing. I'm not quite sure why food happy hours are not more prevalent, but anyone reading this with the power to influence menus should get on that ASAP. Because we came in specifically for this happy hour, we ordered every single pasta (six on the menu, but we received seven and no one was sad about it) + fried chicken, and we drank a bottle of wine per person. And we tipped well. This is a moneymaker. Now, I wish I could tell you about each individual pasta in detail, but there were seven of them and again, lots of wine involved (and the online menu is different from the one we saw). Things I do know: 1. There wasn't a bad one in the bunch. 2. The mafaldini with the bolognese was excellent. 3. The one the waiter described as "garlic bread in pasta form" was *chef's kiss*. 4. The one he described "as if cacio e pepe and carbonara had a baby" was a quite good as well. 5. I generally liked the waiter's descriptions, and overall vibe. 6. The squid ink one was a touch too salty, even for me. 7. No one is sad during pasta happy hour. 8. These are not large bowls of pasta, and at half price they are much more reasonable than the full price. 9. I should have gone home after pasta, instead of going to the bar. That last one is probably irrelevant to you, but really would have helped me have a better day yesterday. read more

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Interesting concept for a restaurant (all the dishes are shareable and you either have to order 3 dishes per person for $69pp or the tasting menu for $98pp). Ambiance is quite eclectic as they said a lot of their supplies are sourced from thrift or vintage stores. Gave a homey feel to the restaurant. Hospitality was a mixed bag. The host was dealing with a conflict when we walked in and didn't even say hello to us when we introduced ourselves. Kind of just ignored us and walked us silently to our table. Food was solid but you can get better for the amount of money you'll spend. Pastas were my favorite but overall some dishes were too salty while others lacked flavor. read more

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Made a reservation 30 minutes in advance because we were in the area and wanted a chill dinner. No where on Resy did it say that you had to agree to their "prefixe" menu, but I did see the cancellation fee. We went and while the menu was small and highly over priced, our waitress was visibly sick from running back and forth between the two sides in the cold. Didn't want to have a sick person handling our food, so we tried to leave and was then informed we would be charged $40 for leaving (how can you call it canceling when we showed up??). What a scam. Went a few doors down to Meme Mediterranean instead and had a fantastic meal! read more

I made a reservation for two a couple days prior for a Saturday evening at around 7:30pm. Unfortunately, my friend and I couldn't meet up for their happy hour pasta menu that runs until 6pm. The restaurant was very cozy with the walls covered with paintings of dogs. Our options were a three course Vs tasting menu Vs fried chicken dinner. We opted for the three course menu for 75 per person. We liked the apps of the Brussels and burrata. The pastas were good too. We chose the rigatoni and a really garlicky spaghetti. The fried chicken was delicious but the SNAPPER was average doused with heavy tomato sauce. I was surprised by how big the fish bones were and how many there were. Also, the person who dropped off our entrees didn't tell us to be wary of the fishbones, which I overheard when he told the nearby table. I'm not sure if 75 dollars was worth it for the three courses that we got. Also I felt that the service was different depending on the make-up of the table. I could've really swallowed a large piece of fish bone prompting an urgent endoscopy. I would give this place more a 3.5. But the pastas were unique enough for me to come again to try out their happy hour menu. read more

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Where to begin... wow. To start off, the servers noticed the Publix bag brought in and we immediately knew the food would be delicious as they discussed Pub Subs. We were introduced to our server Anthony, who was BEYOND fantastic. His energy was vivacious and table side presentation was flawless. Service was always open handed, including everyone else on the staff, and even the wine bottle orientation on the table presented the label for everyone at the table and restaurant to see. As for the food, we ordered the chef's tasting menu. Each course had a lovely surprise melding the flavors of southern cuisine with Italian influences. Given the generous portions, Anthony did a wonderful job guiding us through the dishes to ensure we could enjoy the entrees when we arrived at that course. The flavors were unique and each plating harmonized with the others on the table, balancing savory and buttery with spicy and punchy. No need to go in to too many details around the food because each plate was an experience in itself that needs to be tasted! Oh, and the wine pairing from Anthony managed to pair well with each course. The eclectic plates and silverware elicited feelings of a Southern grandmother's china. Lovely paintings of dogs adorned the walls with the overall ambiance complimenting the food presented. A night to remember and a delicious experience all around. read more

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Very good food and service! The ambiance is bordering on being hole in the wall, but the prices definitely don't reflect that. Basic 2 course prix fix menu and wine comes out at 100$ per person, which is pushing it, even for west village, when both the wine collection and ambiance are just basic. read more

Rude service, overpriced, tiny portions -- avoid. I've eaten at over 150 restaurants in NYC, and this is the first time I've left a negative review. From the moment we walked in, the owner was shockingly rude -- upset we checked in inside instead of waiting outside, despite no hostess. Cheapest dish: $60 per person. No sharing allowed, even though it's not mentioned anywhere. Portions were the smallest I've ever had at an Italian spot in the city, and the food itself was nothing special. When we decided to just have drinks and leave, we were told we'd be charged a $65-per-person "cancellation" fee -- more than the meal. The waitress was kind, but the owner's attitude was the rudest I've ever encountered. With all the incredible restaurants in NYC, there's no reason to waste your time or money here. read more

We came for the pasta happy hour and loved it! 10/10 would come back again to try the other pastas. It looks like they switch up the egg yolk with lemon pepper sauce between tagliatelle, bucatini, and spaghetti. When we went it was served with bucatini. It was the perfect balance of flavors. Mafaldine is one of my all time favorite pastas and they did it amazingly well with tender red wine short rib ragu. I'm still dreaming about it. I can't say enough good things about Bird Dog's pasta happy hour. Not only was the food and service wonderful, we only spent $54 between two. And we got hush puppies as an appetizer too! read more

Bird Dog - Tagliatelle - Southern Near Me - New York, New York

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This spot lets you sample freely. The dishes contain plentiful amounts of food. The workers offered timely attention with respectful and helpful attitudes. The dining experience was excellent!!! I'm planning my next visit already! read more

We stopped into this cute little spot on a rainy Sunday afternoon afternoon seeing a play at the nearby Lucille Lortel theatre. I originally thought that this was a "Soul Food" spot because short ribs and fried chicken were listed on their online menu, but this is not a "Soul Food" restaurant however, it is a Southern Italian pasta spot. It is a very tiny place that is full of kitschy and odd dog art all over the walls. We didn't have a reservation but we were seated promptly. The menu presented to us was not extensive. I don't know if we received a special Sunday Happy Hour menu?, but there weren't a huge selection of options. I ordered the biscuits with honey butter as my appetizer and my friend ordered the Pimento cheese served with crackers. Both appetizers were very tasty and filling. We opted for the Orecchiette pasta that came with seafood. Very small portion but enough for us. This was quite delicious and definitely fresh and made to order. No pre-made stuff sitting under warming lamps. I was tempted to order the fried chicken because it seems like they are known for this, but I was full and I also didn't want to be disappointed because not everyone makes good fried chicken! I would definitely return if I'm ever in the area again and try something different. Perhaps there are more options depending upon what day of the week and what time you go. read more