A smallish Italian restaurant with the bar upon entry that then turns into the dining space with a much brighter front section and a cozier dim back section, separated by the tiny kitchen. They seat full parties so I sat by the bar first, which made the restaurant feel brighter and bigger due to the expansive mirror donning as the wallpaper. I really liked my Sunkist Spritz. We tried the red pepper bruschetta which was just ok. Probably won't get next time. We had 3 pastas. The carbonara was my favorite. Overall, a good option for Italian food in the West Village and more importantly with available reservations! read more

I went here for an early Friday night dinner, and it wasn't bad but I'm also not running back to Dell'anima. They are located on Cornelia St, with a bar area and seating in the back. I will say, I had a wonderful server. She was extremely kind and helpful with recommendations. We ordered the endive salad, bucatini arrabbiata, and the chicken. Food was fine but not amazing. Overall, I wouldn't run back but it wasn't a horrible meal. read more

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Went with my daughter who was visiting from LA on Saturday evening and had an awesome night of food and service. We sat at the bar with Genevieve who gave us her excellent recommendations starting off with the endive salad an octopus appetizers. I had the special pasta which was incredible and my daughter had the strozzapreti and she quickly finished the leftover when we got back home. Genevieve gave me these home makes pickled onions for my drink that I could have eaten 100 by themselves. Next time I am in NYC going to stop back to try other pastas. Abby and Danny were also super friendly. Food and atmosphere 10/10 read more

Dell'anima - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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We went on a Saturday night with daughter and son in law . Place was packed , my wife ordered the gnocchi and I ordered the Risotto. My wife thought her gnocchi were ok and my risotto was very dry not creamy as risotto normally is , wasn't that satisfied . read more

Dell'anima - Risotto with sausage and salami - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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I loved my visit at this restaurant. Waiter was fantastic and very knowledgeable of the menu. Gave us delicious recommendations. Food was very fresh and delicious. Everything was great from apps to dinner. Ambiance was romantic and cozy. read more

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So good to have Dell'anima back in the Village. The food is great and the service is excellent. The vibe is vibrant and friendly. Really great to have a wonderful spot like this so close by. read more

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I'm not sure that dell'anima has what it takes to survive on Cornelia Street. They do have a good amount of business but their food quality and service aren't up to par. I got the spaghetti de nero and it was fine - the shrimps were a little mushy and there could've been more flavor. I did like the pancetta bits in it though. We also had a bit of a miscommunication (the server thought I'd ordered two things when I was deciding between them and only wanted one) and did act a little annoyed / blamed me for the mishap. And they also weren't that knowledgeable about the menu. They said that it was couscous under the octopus but it was actually rice beans and they also didn't know what rice beans were. read more

Dell'anima - Spaghetti de nero - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Their Tagliatelle was by far the best I've ever had. The place has such a unique, beautiful vibe, and our server was super friendly and helpful. I highly recommend visiting. Everything on the menu is great. read more

The new Dell'anima location is the quintessential West Village neighborhood spot. Pastas are the stars. Particularly enjoyed the Octopus, Tagliatelle Bolognese and Carbonara, but nothing we tried was bad. Our server was super friendly and helpful. I found the restaurant layout a bit awkward (multiple small rooms), which detracted from the ambiance; but obviously this isn't easy to fix. read more

Got here too late for charred ramp season, but still got to enjoy another fleetingly available plant appetizer in the form of the fiddleheads, in a more muscular version than is usually offered. It was also fun talking to the chef about his approach to this vegetable; sometimes NYC restaurant culture feels like "The Menu" and dell'anima conveys expertise in a non-pretentious realm. The tajarin alla carbonara had a spectacular pecorino romano-based sauce. And I couldn't tell you scientifically how much classy black pepper differs from the off-the-shelf version but it worked great here. read more

exceptional! we were wow'd! straight upon entering you feel how intimate of a place is. its a perfect evening dining spot. for appetizers we got the the arancini and ricotta toast. so impressed with the freshness of the ricotta and char of the bread. you cannot leave this place without trying the pasta. the bolognese was the star of the show - will be coming back exclusively for that dish! a nice little sweet treat of tiramisu to finish off the meal. greta food on top of quality service. highly recommend! read more

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Sorry but no. Food lacked flavor and I don't understand the hype. Great location though

This place is a no. Don't do it. Our server was nice enough but the food was very no frills and less than ok. And the pricing wasn't cheap. My cacio e pepe was very mediocre. Actually less than mediocre. The pasta was hard and gummy. I could barely eat it, however I was on a 1st date (can't believe she picked this place) and I was starving. We also barely had time to eat before catching a show so we just ate our food. Don't go. read more

Dell'anima - The worst pasta I've ever eaten. Gummy, hard... definitely not fresh pasta. - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

If you're a pasta lover, don't miss the chance to visit @gwmarket and try @dellanima + Their TAJARIN ALLA CARBONARA features a creamy sauce of raw beaten eggs, peppery, salty, and incredibly rich flavors! + The SPAGHETTI offers a rich umami taste with shrimp and chorizo, and the texture of the spaghetti is simply delightful. It's a hidden gem in Gotham West Market. We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner and can't wait to return! read more

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Dell'anima is exactly what it sets out to be ... a quaint, though oddly located, Hell's Kitchen Italian eatery with slightly pricey food, small-ish portions, uneven service in a food-court atmosphere ... and somehow it makes it all work. Yes, I realize that all of those things stand in stark contradiction to a five-star review or tend to go together in the same sentence, and admittedly, my first one or two, or 10 times, it threw me off and put me off. But, my husband's love of it somehow rubbed off on me, and I began to see how all those things actually worked in tandem to make the overall experience kind of perfect. That it's also two blocks from our apartment doesn't hurt either. read more

Excellent experience. Super friendly staff, host, bar tender, all the servers are polite and respectful. Their wine list is just right. Prices are good. - a little high - but for the block worth it. Get the endive salad and the pork chop! The interior is a cozy vibe with old New York charm and modern accents. We sat at the bar to eat which was comfortable and not too crowded. Will definitely go back. read more

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Not a memorable meal but maybe it's because I didn't sit at the bar. Because of that I didn't really get to experience the service or ambiance. The pasta itself wasn't the tastiest I've had in the city but out of the other food options in this food hall I picked it because it looked the best. read more

Dell'anima - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Our dinner at dell'anima was exceptional, thanks in large part to our waiter, Jay. From the moment we sat down, he was warm, attentive, and incredibly thoughtful, especially when it came to navigating allergies and recommending dishes that suited everyone perfectly. When we decided to switch tables mid-meal, Jay handled it with total ease, making the transition completely seamless. His genuine care and professionalism elevated the entire experience. Delicious food, beautiful ambiance, and outstanding service. dell'anima is a must-visit. read more

I had a fabulous lunch here yesterday! My dad and I decided to go to a place in Gotham West Market and I'm so glad we chose dell'anima. We ate at the counter and received incredible service. The food was so fresh. I had a glass of prosecco, avocado bruschetta (their version of avocado toast), and we split to arancini. Everything was delicious! The avocado toast had great flavor and the bread it was on was the icing on the cake. The risotto balls were spectacular! The tomato dipping sauce was so fresh and I loved the cheese in the middle of the arancini. I could have eaten the whole order by myself... they were THAT good! I can't wait to come back! It's a fun place to sit at the bar and they do takeout/delivery. I'm looking forward to trying the pasta next time! read more

Dell'anima - Arancini - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Didn't realize this was part of the foot court, and it was pretty empty when my friend and I walked in. The "bar" seats are pretty close to the kitchen and it actually got pretty how while we were sitting there, as they were cooking right in front of us. Service was great, and they actually gave us extra blueberry jam(?) and bread when we ran out while having our appetizer. The pastas were okay; they used a lot of pepper in both.. My friend and I felt like it mostly tasted like pepper than the other sauces/seasoning they used ): Pretty affordable for New York and would be good for a last minute, casual meal with friends! read more

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What just happened???!!! We were incredibly impressed by the service and the food, the food.... IMPECCABLY prepared, seasoned, served. Andrew was soooo friendly and I can't say enough kind words about the flavors, service, and the food. We reserved a late dinner at 8:30 on a Saturday night. Thankfully it was not super crowded. I will definitely recommend this to friends anytime!!! We were a party of 5 and we ordered some things to share. The chicken diavolo was one of our FAVORITE dishes. Don't underestimate the chicken!!!! It's soooo delicious, juicy, and the crispy skin and the secret rub. We are literally in food euphoria. Some other favorites were the bucatini arrabiata, just the right amount of spice! Brussel sprouts honestly were amazing. I will return upon coming back to NYC!!!!! read more

Dell'anima - Chicken Diavolo, don't underestimate the chicken!!! It was our favorite!!! - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Loyal customer and I truly love their pasta. The new location is even better (back to the west village). The chicken is to die for like always. Unfortunately, pasta portions appeared smaller and overall every item was pricey. Will definitely return because the food is yummy but limited to special occasions only. read more

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We were finishing up a visit to the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum and wanted to eat a bit before boarding our evening cruise. Gotham West Market seemed the perfect place. We were a bit disappointed that not every vendor was open but I imagine it could be a lively food hall sometimes. Dell'anima was a winner for us. Everything was very good. We devoured the octopus and almost went back to order another. We also ordered a bone marrow, bucatini alla arrabbiata, tagliatelle alla bolognese, and tajarin alla carbonara. Of the three, the bolognese was the favorite. The bone marrow was a tad too salty and not one of the best we've had, but it was not bad either. I did not expect to find restaurant-vibe/quality options in a dining hall so was pleasantly surprised by dell'anima. However, if you aren't already in Hell's Kitchen, I wouldn't come by just for it. read more

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Very solid Italian food and a cool countertop experience. This is located in Gotham market. We were seated at the counter and got to see the chefs making our meal, which lended to a unique ambiance. I would recommend reservations because the counter was completely full! We started with the burrata, which came with a peach jam and was delicious. For the mains, we got the Bucatini Alla Arrabbiata, spaghetti, and Brussels. All were delicious. My only complaints are that I asked for the bucatini to not be spicy but it was still very spicy. Also, I would prefer the Brussels to be less burnt. Service was attentive but a little slow, which was understandable because they were packed. Overall, delicious and fresh Italian food in a unique countertop experience! read more

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This is my THIRD time coming to this restaurant and when the owner knows you want the pollo al Diavolo it's ON!!! Best chicken I've EVER HAS & I'm black lol - skin is cooked to taste like back on on asparagus and spinach (what a meal) I'll be back!! read more

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**A Hidden Italian Gem Near Javits Center** As someone who works in the fashion industry and appreciates both style and substance, I can confidently say that this Italian restaurant offers gourmet food that outshines even Michelin-starred spots in NYC. I stayed in the city for four nights and couldn't resist coming back twice--it was that incredible. The quality, presentation, and flavor are all impeccable. Every dish feels like a work of art, crafted with precision and passion. Whether you're attending an event at Javits Center or simply craving exceptional Italian cuisine, this is the place to be. I had the pleasure of meeting the chef Andrew Whitney himself, who not only creates unforgettable meals but also happens to be super nice--and quite handsome! If you're looking for top-tier Italian food in NYC, don't miss out on this!!! read more

Dell'anima - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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This some of the best Italian food, I had the bucatini and it was perfect, we also ordered the octopus and carbonara and those were perfection. The chef commented on my other half's shirt as we were exploring the market and they got to talking, we checked out the menu and decided to stay. The food was amazing, I loved sitting at the bar/counter watching the food being prepared. Everyone was friendly and the service was great. Every bite was delicious! I wish we had stopped here on our first night in NY and not our last but we will be back next time we are in town. read more

Counter space in the Gotham West Market. Pastas are delicious and reasonably priced. Only negatives were the pasta was a bit sticky and the area inside got very hot. Not much ventilation. read more

Dell'anima - Buccatini Amatriciana - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Located inside Gotham West Market, this Italian restaurant offers delicious food! The bone marrow, spaghetti, and risotto alla pilota all tasted fresh and had amazing flavor! Since it is located in a food court setting, if Italian food is not your thing, then there are plenty of other restaurants to choose from! Oh, and there's plenty of seating as well! Definitely check this place out if you're in the area! :) read more

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Amazingly fresh and delicious Italian food. We sat and watched the owner as he cooked everything, what a fun experience. The food was so freaking good too,we ended up ordering a third bowl of pasta to share because it looked so good and we were not disappointed. Be sure to go to the right place, the Yelp location icon is wrong it's not between 50-51st it's in the Gotham market off 45th read more

As I left, I told the owner that the pasta (papparadelle integrale) was the best pasta dish I have had in the US. I am over65 so I've had my share of pasta. The fish of the day (red snapper) was also incredible. The peach side was more than just peachy. Service was perfection. I further told him that people know me as a complainer, so I had to register one: wine pour too small. He laughed and said he would rectify that. An easy 5 stars!!!! read more

Really enjoyed my time here at dell'anima. This place happened to be both my last restaurant visited pre-quarantine and my first restaurant visited post-quarantine. Pre-quarantine: We didn't know dell'anima is located inside a food hall until we got there but nevertheless, it didn't feel like it when we were seated. I really enjoyed the Charred Octopus and the Carbonara. The waitstaff was very accommodating and we got about 2 bottles of wine. The fish was alright in my opinion but I actually enjoyed watching the cooks making it while we dined. Post-quarantine: They really are handling the post Covid work perfectly. They have limited food options and a nice little outdoor bar. We opted for glasses of prosecco and they were served in a to-go cup with a lid and a straw. They also have decent amounts of outdoor seating and standing space for you to socialize and drink. read more

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I had their mortadella panini with n'duja and it was pretty damn tasty. The bread was perfect and crunchy without tearing up the roof of my mouth. I would recommend while it's still a special on the menu. read more

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It pains me to write this review, but I have to do what's right for the Yelp community. This was one of my worst meals of 2025. The vibe of this place is weird given the layout of the restaurant and we were sat in the very quiet back room. Things started off with the odd service from our waiter, who when we ordered a bottle of wine kept spilling it everytime he poured which I don't think I've ever seen at any restaurant in New York. Then came the food, which was expensive and poor quality. The carbonara noodles were overcooked and the flavor profile completely missed what a carbonara is supposed to be. We also got two orders of the risotto, which was not risotto, it was essentially just cooked rice and sausage, there was no creaminess or broth to the dish. The prices here are completely out of line with the food quality and I won't be returning. There's a lot of overpriced Italian food in the WV and I'd add this to the list of skips. Hopefully they can improve with time. read more

This place is amazing! The food is incredible, staff are incredible, owner/chef is there frequently, cooking as well. The cooks are also amazing. read more

Dell'anima - Pasta. - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Love the new location and so happy to see all my favorites still on the menu. The arancini and octopus are the best in town. Love the pastas too. read more

Food is amazing. All the pastas and pork chop on point. Love the outdoor counter seating when the weather's nice, but the food court part is makes this place look a bit TOO casual (food court is dead vibes) than what this restaurant used to be. Will be back for happy hour! read more

Hands down amazing. The octopus is the best I ever had, the flavor combinations are amazing. All the pasta dishes are amazing. You can't go wrong here. I bring family and friends and frequent them with my bf. The owner always says thank you I feel lucky to have them so close, always a great meal. read more

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This is also an OK Restaurant. I think the bone marrow was a letdown. It taste a hit like liver??? I don't know why but I didn't like it. The pasta was also ok. I like the noodle itself, but the sauce was kinda lacking in flavor. The carbonara with ramp was slightly strange and I'm not sure about that raw yolk on top of the carbonara. It supposed to be good but since the sauce is weak I think adding the yolk dilute the sauce even more. The Bolognese was just ok. 3 stars - not bad. read more

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To make it clear, this "restaurant" is in a food hall with several other small food stalls. There is picnic style seating, as well as seating at the bar where you can watch the chefs. (I was also told that were was a small quieter seating option in back - though never saw it). The food was excellent, service good, and we enjoyed sitting at bar watching the cooking happen. It wasn't fancy but it was an experience and I'd do it Octopus- excellent! Sausage Risotto- reminded me of thanksgiving and home (my dad makes amazing sausage stuffing) Kale salad- hit the spot! Also excellent! read more

Dell'anima - Kale salad - Italian Near Me - New York, New York