We had a nice experience here so I have to give 5 stars. I have always wanted to come here but had a hard time finding a reservation and never wanted to wait. Made a 430 reservation thru Resy. After booking I realized that they didn't start serving food until 5, so I e mailed the restaurant and they kindly moved it to 5 pm. We were able to sit inside in a cute corner booth which was great because we were both celebrating our birthday. We didn't get drinks but ordered an early dinner. We split a salad and I had the truffle risotto and he had the pork chop. We also shared the broccolini. Everything was fresh and delicious. The pasta size was enough where I couldn't eat all of it. The pork chop was cooked well. The broccolini was super spicy but still great. We didnt get dessert but they brought both of us a piece of tiramisu which was nice. The tiramisu was delicious and just what you would expect. Would come back here again, but will always make sure to have a reservation. It would also be fun sitting outside during the summer. read more

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I came here for brunch and had a great experience! I had a reservation so was seated immediately upon arrival. My friend and I were seated outside. The tables are sooo close to each other. I could hear the couple next to me the entire time. The tables are also small. We got: - shashouka: this was so good!! I think perfect amount of everything. - prosciutto toast I would definitely come back. read more

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My friends and I enjoyed an amazing brunch at Dante. This was my first time at the Greenwich Village location, and I loved the ambiance. It's very similar to their West Village location but a bit more spacious, which I enjoyed. We started with the banana bread and scones to share. For my main, I ordered the brioche breakfast sandwich, which was absolutely delicious, and expect a decent spicy kick from this sandwich. Everyone in my party enjoyed their meals. Wonderful service, beautiful setting, and a delicious brunch menu. Highly recommend and would return again. read more

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This place is so cute! The food was delicious. Drinks not pictured but refreshing. This is a great place to grab food and drinks. Pro tip, make sure you make a reservation. read more

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Dante was the cutest place for a dinner. Everything felt very curated from the place settings to the drinks to the decor. They had an extensive cocktail list, we went with the espresso martini where they honored the 3 bean rule. We were headed to a show after so stuck with entrees only. The clam tagliatelle had great fresh flavor with lots of clams. The Bianca pizza could have been a bit more flavorful, but it was a nice bite to eat. The service was very quick and attentive. read more

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When I was young in the mid to late 1970's, my dear friends parents would take us to Cafe Dante for a treat, too young for coffee we would have steamed milk or later on, a Latte. Still a nostalgic street, the cafe is warm & inviting, service is friendly and welcoming. The selection of Negroni & Martini choices is exceptional and they are expertly made. We shared a burger which at 28$ was not memorable and really could come with something adorning the plate. A cozy place on a great street in a wonderful part of town near a fabulous park, a win win even without the Negroni hours! read more

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Along macdoughal street you find a very quaint Cafe Dante. I instantly fell in love with the music and vibe which was very upbeat .The place can get quite chatty and crowded so I would not recommend for a quite date night. We ordered the caprese flatbread which was amazing. I tried the grasshopper for the first time, but figured that I am not a dessert cocktail person, however my friend said that the cocktail was made to perfection. We got a table outside because of which our food went instantly cold which was still okay but I felt that there was a lot of lag in service due to outdoor seating . read more

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Always a lovely dining experience. Most recently we did a goodbye lunch for a colleague with a semi private table and party family style menu. It was absolutely delicious and felt so special for our guest of honor. The cocktails are on point. A spot to keep in your regular rotation. read more

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Ive only been here for drinks and they all have been delicious. The martinis are excellent and they also have a negroni sessions from 3-5 everyday for 10 dollars. Will definitely come back to try more. The chocolate negroni is a must try if you like negronis. read more

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Date: Friday, May 9th, 2025 Time: 4pm Party of: 6 Reservation Made: via Resy about a few weeks prior Negroni Sessions Happy Hour: Daily 3pm-5pm *Caffe Negroni ($10) x2 *Americano 2.0 ($10) *Old Pal ($10) *Chocolate Negroni ($10) *Mezcalito ($10) x2 *Negroni Bianco ($10) Regular Menu: *Dante Martini ($21) x3 *"Dirty" ($19) *Focaccia ($14) *Olives ($8) *Espresso Martini ($21) x2 I've been to the other location in the West Village quite a few times for their martini HH. This year, my gf made a rezzie here. I didn't know they had a negroni HH instead, but hey, a HH is a HH. Plus, my gf loves negronis. We were seated at a giant high top wooden table by one of the bars in the smaller room by the restrooms. I believe I started with the Mezcalito - su casa mezcal, faccia brutto aperitivo, mancino ambrato, mancino secco, orange bitters. I myself am not a huge fan of negronis, but I had to try a HH cocktail. It was actually fine. Very easy to sip. Even tho I was tempted to save money and order another $10 drink, I ended up doing the dirty martini since I adore that version from the other location. Wasn't aware regular price was $19, so it being priced at $10 elsewhere is a steal. As is the dante martini. Am I glad I visited this location? Yes. But I do prefer the martini happy hour over the negroni sessions. I do like the chill vibe of this space more tho. The other one is a little too busy for me. REVIEW #3775 read more

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Can I give it 6 stars? This bar was absolutely incredible. I ordered the na cosmojito and the espresso shakerato, 100% recommend the espresso shakerato - it was so smooth and you can taste the vanilla and orange. I will definitely dream about that drink. Service was fantastic as was the ambiance. They have a very welcoming environment. If you're in town or a local this is a must try! read more

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Caffe Dante was a wonderful experience for our group of 6. The food was delicious, the service great, and the cocktails amazing! Loved the music and the design and cozy, classy atmosphere. This was my husband and my favorite restaurant that we went to on our NYC trip. read more

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Sat at the bar for Negroni sessions which was an amazing experience for my Negroni-holic husband. I'm not as much a fan so ordered a different drink and was a huge fan. Love the coziness - will have to comeback for dinner at another time. read more

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If you aren't doing negroni hour at Dante what are you doing?! 3-5 pm daily Dante has the best hh Negronis (with a whole page of options!) for only $10. Bartenders are so friendly and talented, and the negronis are top notch. The chocolate one is incredible- sweeter and smoother than the classic. You can't go wrong though! read more

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Café Dante is a must for Negroni lovers -- their Negroni happy hour is absolutely worth it. Classic, well-executed, and a great deal for the neighborhood. I had the breakfast burrito for brunch. The salsa and guacamole were standout -- fresh, flavorful, and balanced. The eggs and brisket were just okay, a little underwhelming for the price and setting. But honestly, the overall vibe and the cocktails more than made up for it. Chill atmosphere, great service, and some of the best Negronis in the city -- I'll definitely be back. read more

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Came here for a birthday dinner and had a wonderful time! The staff was super attentive, the inside is beautiful and the food was amazing. We started with the focaccia and the prawns which were absolutely delicious and must gets. We also got the fennel salad which I wouldn't necessarily get again as it didn't have much of a taste but had a good crunch. As a side we got the potatoes which were delicious as well with a delicious aioli sauce. For our mains we got the lemon tagliatelle which was delicious but my favorite pasta was the orecchiette and would absolutely get again. We also got the burger which was amazing! For dessert we got the tiramisu which was delicious and had a strong espresso taste and a variety of caffe panna ice cream scoops which never disappoint. Would absolutely come back! read more

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I've been wanting to check out Dante for a while and I finally made it! It was surprisingly busy during brunch/lunch, but the hostess was kind enough to offer us seats at a small communal bar area by the entrance without a resy. The space is absolutely stunning -- small and cozy! Charming décor, it's aesthetically pleasing! Definitely a perfect spot for brunch or a date. I tried the Melon Sbagliato and it instantly became my favorite. Sweet, refreshing, and beautifully garnished with frozen cantaloupe and watermelon... AMAZING! The Strawberry & Rhubarb cocktail was another solid choice. We shared the Salumi Misti, which came with olives and pickled vegetables -- LOVED IT! The mortadella and soppressata were my favorites. A bit on the pricier side tho. I'll definitely be back, whether it's for brunch again or to check out their happy hour! read more

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Lovely experience. Not at all rushed. Huge cocktail list. Varied brunch menu so we got a few things. Shakshuka was nice, one of my fav dishes at brunch generally and this was a pretty good one. Banana bread and ricotta as a starter to have with our coffee read more

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Cute little spot. Stopped in around 2pm on Friday for some cocktails and was able to get seated at the counter. Great cocktail menu of Negronis, spritz's and martinis. Blood orange spritz and porn star martini were fantastic. The Dante martini and the dirty martini were unique and not your traditional type martini. Good but with a hint of something to them. read more

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The cosmojito here was one of the best drinks I've had. It's also such a unique creation combining cosmo and mojito. Could barely taste any alcohol at all and has a nice minty and citrusy flavor to it. Not to mention how pretty the drink looks. For food I got the burrata and chitarra putanesca. Both dishes were amazing. The burrata was so fresh and the sauce it comes with was so yummy. The pasta was also so delicious. Nice tomato flavor and portion size was perfect. Lots of vegetarian options here which is nice. The service was great as well. Would come back here for sure read more

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I came back and was able to sit inside! I got both the Negroni Bianca (citrusy and refreshing) and the enzoni (a little sweeter but not too sweet and delicious!) my friend tried the boulvedier and the unlikely negroni - both super strong and not my favorite but she liked them enough! We also shared the cheese board and they were nice enough to provide us with more crisps! read more

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Some say this is the world's finest negroni. Hard to disagree. Charming aesthetic and an attentive staff. They've still got it after all the hype. read more

The honey bee cocktail was super yummy and was so beautiful. The grasshopper was the best mint cocktail I've ever had. The tiramisu was literally so delicious. One of the best I've ever had. Vibes and service were also great. Would highly recommend this place. read more

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My friend and I came on a Saturday for a dinner the reservation was made through Resy for outside dining. We arrived 15 minutes early and asked if we could get a drink at the bar. The hostess would not even let us in the door and told us they were too busy. Never heard a of place turning away additional business. We waited 10 minutes while others without reservations seemingly were seated ahead of us. Hostess finally acknowledges us again( while we waited in the sidewalk) and says she'd love to get us started with drinks at a table. Meantime we HAD a dinner resy! She was like "well we just have you down for the bar" I had to show her my phone to prove we had a dinner reservation. The whole time we were not invited inside. Almost like they were blocking the door. Finally in a frustrated tone she said "well you can just have this table pointing at one in the outside seating area." It was so cramped, my chair was pressed up against the back wall with cars whizzing behind me. We ordered 2 cocktails which were watered down and terrible. We were so frustrated at this point we ordered flatbread (basically it was raw) and asparagus and got the heck out of there. We will not be back. read more

Quaint restaurant / bar. Grabbed brunch here with some friends, and vibes were on-point. The pappardelle pasta and shakshouka dishes were delish! Cocktails were refreshing. read more

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Despite being wildly popular and a sought after dining spot, I've had spectacular luck with Dante. This latest time, I walked in right at opening, around noon, with almost no one dining yet, and was sat at a delightful inside table. I was served immediately, and as always, they are happy to have me. I had one of their gin and tonics, which as just magnificent--crisp, garnished with orange, berries, and lime, as well as herbs. Dynamite and refreshing. I also had their fluffy margarita Royale, which I think I've had before. Another refreshing powerhouse, with olmeca altos, fluffy clementine, lime, orange dry curaçao, Prosecco, and saffron. *chef's kiss* For food I had the focaccia, again something I will open with at Dante forevermore--served with ricotta and salsa peperoncini. And I had the orecchiette this time--italian sausage, broccolini, chili flakes. Great seasoning, but hard to decide if I would pick this again over the richer, meatier dishes, like the pappardelle all'ragu. I honestly think anyone who complains about ambiance or atmosphere here isn't going at the right time or not playing the game the right way. Every time has been wonderful for me. read more

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Lovely bar with great ambiance and fast and friendly service. Negronis are a must try because they fill up two entire pages of their menu! I really loved the Blanco Negroni and I also got the upside down dirty gin martini, and both were fabulous. The food was good but the cocktails were definitely the standout. Will definitely come back! read more

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We made a reservation for dinner and were seated as soon as we arrived! Definitely a busier and lively atmosphere, which is very fun. We had an 8pm reservation and the restaurant definitely got more popular as the evening went on, which was surprising and helpful. I ordered the strawberry negroni which was delicious, not too bitter at all. My husband ordered a different type of negroni that he explained he loved. We split the olives and burrata. Olives, you can't go wrong with. Burrata was delicious and creamy. Fantastic and a highlight of the meal, very glad we ordered that and they were able to accommodate gluten free bread which was lovely. I ordered the orecchiette pasta and he ordered the pappardelle which was great to share! Service was a bit slow but we didn't mind taking it all in. Such a gem and will definitely be back! read more

West Village is full of Italian restaurants, but I heard Dante is known to be one of the oldest so that drew me to the place. Looking at the menu, the pappardelle all'ragu was what caught my eye. However, it felt decent, but wasn't something that made it memorable for me. read more

Love the Negroni happy hour and love the variety of martinis. Come early to get seating and specials. Food is okay. Drinks are excellent.

Delicious! Breakfast was fantastic and the service was great! Highly recommend the prosciutto and poached eggs as well as their pancake- they were so good! We went to their Caffe Dante location and it was not too busy. read more

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I went to this spot a good long while back for lunch/brunch. The staff was pleasant. To drink, I went with the Tequila & Apples for $19 with Dobel Diamante tequila, calvados, allspice dram, and fluffy green apple juice. It was excellent with a nice presentation. A bit of sourness from the green apple and some sweetness from the calvados with a bit of spice as well. Would recommend. My main dish is something that's not on the current menu so I am unsure the price but I believe it was around $20. It was a baked dish with eggs, mushrooms, and cheese which I believe was fontina or something with a similar flavor. I had asked between this and another mushroom dish and the waiter had recommended this one as it was more filling. The egg layer was soft and there was good earthiness and richness. They gave some bread as well which was tasty. The food here was very tasty. Particularly good cocktail and a good dish that likely could work for brunch or lunch or a light dinner. Mid 4 read more

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Dante has been previously rated as one of the best bars in the world and I understand why. Although they also do serve food, we came just for drinks (doesn't require reservation) and were quickly seated. The drinks were well made, sophisticated, and there is a large menu to choose from. The ambiance is wonderful in there and it is the kind of place where you could sit for a while enjoying great drinks with loved ones. read more

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I'm not usually one for super trendy restaurants but I really like Dante. I think the GV location is less of a scene than the WV location. Had dinner there on a Monday night and it was packed (we had a res). That said, the service was friendly and quick. It was lively but you could still have a conversation and it has the cute, classic village vibe. Really enjoyed the seafood pasta, classic Negroni, and mussels. read more

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Dante is iconic for a reason, and while I'd only been to the West Village location before, this was my first time at the MacDougal Street outpost, Caffe Dante--a smaller, more intimate space with that same warm, old-school charm. We arrived about 10-15 minutes late for our reservation & almost lost our table, so definitely don't push your luck on timing here! The space is cozy, stylish, and buzzing with energy--exactly what you'd expect from a modern take on a historic NYC cafe. I tried the non-alcoholic espresso shakerato, and it was surprisingly complex & refreshing--kind of like an espresso martini meets fresh orange juice with a hint of vanilla. Definitely an interesting & unexpected mix. For food, we shared the Shrimp Aglio e Olio, which was light but flavorful, with tender Pacific prawns, crispy garlic flakes, a kick of Calabrian chili, and perfectly toasted potato sourdough. Bonus: it's naturally dairy-free & can be made gluten-free. Fun fact: The original Caffe Dante opened in 1915, back when the Village was home to a large Italian immigrant community--something I didn't know before! Also, Dante is credited with revitalizing the Negroni's popularity in the US, as well as introducing a new generation to the Garibaldi, a mix of Campari & fluffy, freshly squeezed orange juice. read more

Getting a reservation at Dante was way easier than I had expected, although I did make it pretty far in advance. Dante had been on my list for a long time, since it was named the World's Best Bar in 2019. When we arrived, we were seated in a cozy corner near the bar. The interior had dim lighting and an intimate atmosphere. For drinks, I chose the Blood Orange Spritz and my sister got the Clever Clover Club. I loved that there was a whole menu section dedicated to various spritzes. The Blood Orange Spritz was fantastic - refreshing, super well made. The Clever Clover Club was definitely stronger, but not as flavorful. For food, we shared the Hamachi Crudo, Heirloom Tomato & Peach Salad, and Focaccia. The Hamachi Crudo was easily our favorite - incredibly fresh fish, absolutely delicious sauce made of olive oil and chilli oil. The portion size was very small, and we ended up ordering the Focaccia just to eat more of the sauce with. The Focaccia itself was pretty standard and came with fresh ricotta and salsa peperoncini. It was the most filling item, but not super memorable. The Heirloom Tomato & Peach Salad was fresh and tasty, but again, the portion size was very small. It came with the tiniest amount of freekeh and goat cheese, and the flavors went together well. Service was professional and pretty fast. Overall, Dante was good for a light dinner, but I expected a bit more from this historic establishment (and for the pricing). Would return for drinks! read more

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Came here for dinner to celebrate a friend's bachelorette and had a great time. We were seated at a long table in the back of the restaurant which offered a sense of more private dining space while still being part of the restaurant. Dark/moody ambiance with some nice unique decor. This place is most famous for their drinks, which were all very unique and stunning in presentation. I got the Garibaldi drink for $15 (with their "fluffy" orange juice and Campari - it was very cute and delicious!) the foam on the top was very fun to drink. For food we shared their burrata (very yummy!) and I got the bucatini pasta ($28), which was a slightly spicy tomato-forward pasta with long noodles. It was delicious but the portion was way too small for the price in my opinion - in retrospect I would've gotten another pasta with more protein. read more

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Dante is a lovely small (and busy!) restaurant on MacDougal street with another location a few blocks up in the West Village. The menu at this location is different than WV and focuses on Italian-style food. It's busy and loud, so plan accordingly. Drinks are outstanding - I love the Cosmo Spritz and Espresso Martini. To eat, you must begin with the Burrata (very fresh and flavorful), and the Focaccia is also a must. I had the Cannelloni as my entree, which was perfect. I appreciate the smaller portions here so you can try more items...but I do think it's a bit overpriced. I wish there were more vegetarian options on the menu, but at least the options I do have were tasty. For dessert, the Sticky Toffee Pudding was my personal favorite, and the Carrot Cqke takes close second. The Chocolate Cake was a tad underwhelming. Dante's truly is a must, and I may make it my goal to try everyone's cocktail on the menu - I just wish it wasn't as crowded and pricey! read more

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Not sure what the hype is all about here. The cocktails are well made but the interior/ambiance isn't much to write home about - it's fairly ordinary and pretty crowded so not super comfortable. Famous for their Negronis so we tried the Negroni on tap and a mezcal Negroni. I think they're good if you like Negronis though I don't fall into that category (I find them too bitter). I could tell they were still better than most Negronis elsewhere though and very smooth. The aperol spritz on tap was nice and refreshing. We also got a side of focaccia, which wasn't bad. Over all, good cocktails but not worth going out of your way to unless you really love Negronis. read more

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One of my favorite places to go to in the city, for brunch, drinks or dinner! I've been many times but for brunch, I like getting their croissant and/or homemade banana bread to share and avocado toast for main. Their Negronis are very good. For dinner, their burrata is very good. I also enjoyed bucatini, linguine al frutti, and branzino. For dessert, their tiramisu was very very good and I liked the apple galette as well. Service tends to be quick and very friendly, and the ambiance is I would say New York casual chic :) read more