Mi Garba is the kind of charming, candlelit spot that reminds you why neighborhood restaurants still matter. From the first bite, it was clear the kitchen takes its craft seriously. The eggplant Parmigiana arrived bubbling and bronzed, layered so that each forkful delivered a balanced bite of tender eggplant, bright tomato sauce, and melted cheese. The Mezzi Rigatoni Pasticciati carried a welcome kick of Calabrian chili. The Chicken Milanese made for a satisfying counterpoint. Even dessert impressed with a tiramisu that was light yet deeply flavorful. Service throughout the evening was attentive, warm, and genuinely enthusiastic, elevating the experience from excellent to memorable. Mi Garba makes a compelling case for becoming a regular. We left with the distinct sense that we had only scratched the surface of the menu and we'll gladly return to explore the rest. read more

Very cute place in West Village. For food, we got tuscan kale salad, salmon tartare, ravioli and cavatelli. The stand-out was the cavatelli with gamberi. The pasta was moist and flavorful with the almonds adding a slight crunch. We were a bit disappointed in the ravioli because the cheese hardened so fast. For drinks, we both got the doge and it was v refreshing! read more

Mi Garba - Salmon tartare and tuscan kale salad - Salad Near Me - New York, New York

The food was delicious, perfect portions, and the service was amazing. Vibes were good too read more

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Great place for a date night or a small dinner with friends! It's really small so definitely not recommended for a bigger group but i would still make a reservation. We came on a Friday evening and it was packed! The food was fantastic! I got the truffle pasta and it was so good! My only gripe was that the portion size was a little small given the price. This place is characterized as a hole in the wall but it's definitely on the pricier side. Nonetheless, this place is great for some quality Italian food if you're looking to splurge a little! read more

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If I could give a place 6 stars this place would be it. Inside this cozy little restaurant is fresh Italian food that truly surprised me with how good it was. Since I hadn't heard much about it i was a little nervous but a friend and I walked in on a week night and I'm glad we did. We sat at the bar & had a great dirty martini to start (also their happy hour is great). We got two pasta dishes and two desserts, we truly did not leave any crumbs, that's how good it was. Will definitely be back (more than once). read more

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Great food and service. One of my favorite places to get Italian! The outdoor seating is great for people watching and sipping on a glass of wine! read more

Everything was perfect here. Cute spot, great service and yummy food and drinks! I am almost scared to give a review .. if they get too popular it's going to be hard to get a reservation lol. We got Negronis, the gnudi and the mushroom risotto. They started us off with a yummy bread basket with olive oil and balsamic. Then the gnudi which is this deconstructed ravioli filling with a flavorful tomato sauce - a must try. And mushroom risotto is probably the best I have had until date. I can't wait to come back to try the other items. Amazing spot! read more

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First of all you walk in the door and what you smell is love! The welcoming invitation to come into someone's home is basically what this feels like but it's in the middle of New York City and a bustling area that's cozy and overwhelmingly perfect. Small bar has a marble top and enough room for people to sit and enjoy discussing the food and drinks but they were just handed by some of the most amazing waiters and waitresses I've dined with. But the food and the vibe and the beauty of this place is shocking to the senses. Even the bathroom has a cache of really cool throwback items like for instance the Singer sewing machine? And the wallpaper? The reason I'm pointing this out is because somebody really sat down and loved this place when they put it together. I was so overcome with joy that I actually walked into the kitchen to say hello to the chefs and the cooks and was surprised to find a humble kitchen putting out some of the best food in all of New York City and in all of the world! As far as the food goes I don't think there's a restaurant that can match just what I saw. Starting out the kale salad is amazing and the burrata is off the charts. I literally ordered three of them because I was so excited. Then we shared some pasta which was delectable. There were a couple abranzino said hit the table along with a flank steak that was literally one of the best pieces of meat I've eaten in a long time and to top it all off they had Grandma's chimichurra sauce on top of it! I mean my God this was incredible taste was something that you can only wish for on a regular basis and then you realize yeah this is a place I can come back over and over again a couple times a week and never get tired of it. They have a beautiful wine list with some really cool red and white wines. We chose White and it was perfect even though it didn't match up with the steak it was crisp and cool and perfect for the setting. Life is good at this little Jewel of a restaurant and it's all because of love. read more

My buddy wanted to take me out for my birthday and we were in West Village. He read about this place as being new with rave reviews for their food and their inventive cocktails. They had a few two seaters outside in the front. The inside was kind of dark but with a larger bar in the front giving way to a cozy seating in the back. There was access to an outdoor space through the back but we were told that they were still getting permits to build that out. You can tell it will be beautiful at night when they build it. We were taken to our seat right away (no reservations) by the hostess/manager, Mary. She spoke with a warm Italian accent that made to think that you actually might get a real Italian meal. First our drinks - their cocktail menu had all sorts of interesting sounding concoctions. My scotch drinking friend ordered the Boccaccio and I got the Nina. The Boccaccio shows up in a nice rocks glass with a chocolate peel on top. Despite initially turning his nose up at makers mark, my friend really enjoyed his drink. The "Nina" was definitely sweeter and fruity but like the other one left you thinking that it was a quality drink. For food we split the pappardelle as an appetizer. Branzino and skirt steak for mains. The pappardelle had the perfect al dente but slightly chewy texture in a rich sauce. I heard the branzino was good - it looked terrific with crispy skin side up. The skirt steak was served with a chimichurri like sauce - no potatoes but roasted peppers instead. In retrospect, while delicious, I kinda regret not sticking to more traditional Italian fare which I'm sure would have been even more awesome. Service was terrific and Mary was terrific in helping celebrate my birthday. As you'd might expect, slightly pricy and slightly smallish portions but everything was so well worth it. read more

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Went to Mi Garba with a group of 5. Restaurant was very nice and clean inside. We went at 6:30 on a Saturday night and were the only ones inside so I believe it gets busier as the night goes on. Lobster raviolis was $32 and tasted very good. Spicy breadcrumbs were not spicy but a nice touch with a lemon sauce. The ragu was house made, not sure if it was supposed to come out a little cold but nonetheless still tasted good but no real flavors stood out. Portions were on the smaller side so I'd suggest this place for lunch instead of dinner. read more

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Fantastic experience dining here! Wonderful food and incredible hospitality from Danny and the team. Really lovely people that are the perfect compliment to the delicious food. Everyone should enjoy this delightful spot. read more

Ciao bello! What a great cute little restaurant! Straight out of Torino Italy, Pierre (chef/owner) brings the romantic italy to the west village. Get all of the homemade pasta dishes - all amazing!! And trust Pierre's wine pairings read more

Incredible food, a wonderful space with a classic, rustic feel alongside awesome cocktails and a reasonably-priced wine list make this a fantastic addition to the neighborhood Italian offering. The pappardelle ragu, burrata with truffles and tiramisu were real highlights. Want to come back tomorrow night! read more

absolutely loved it! wine, appetizer, entree, and dessert were all worth going back for. we got the eggplant parm, triangle ravioli with burrata, summer squash, pistachio, and mint, lemon cake with sorbet, and orange wine! service, atmosphere, location all great. menu was also very good, i will be back to try more! read more

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An amazing West Village jewel. Really in love with this place. Feels super charming and welcoming. The staff are so nice,and the food is exceptional. We got some super tasty cocktails then got some burrata to start, next we had the steak which was phenomenal - like, crazy good! The tiramisu was the cherry on top - so yummy, might be the best I've had in the city. Highly recommend and cant wait to come back! read more

Walked by this charming looking place and they were kind enough to take us without a reservation and boy did we get lucky. We enjoyed the chicken and the lobster pasta immensely. The staff was friendly with great recommendations and even as the place filled up, the level of noise was lively but not overwhelming. A great date night spot and don't miss the cocktails! read more

We tried to walk-in at a few Italian spots in the West Village at 9pm on a Friday with no luck but stumbled into Mi Garba and were greeted very warmly by the waitress/hostess. Again, we thought we were out of luck as the small space was packed, both tables and bar were full, but she waved for us to come in more and said if we waited 5-10 mins, she'd be able to get us a table and we did! The ambiance is very cozy. Cocktails and wine selection were nice. And there's free bread!!!! Bring back free bread! We started with the octopus and salmon tartare. The salmon was refreshing but the octopus was still pretty chewy. We got the short rib agnolotti and summer squash burrata ravioli--both were tasty but the summer squash ravioli was on the lighter side and way more memorable. Finished our meal with the tiramisu and cheesecake and the cheesecake was our favorite of the two. Definitely some better dishes than others but overall a lovely experience. read more

Mi Garba - Tiramisu and cheesecake - Salad Near Me - New York, New York

Outstanding neighborhood restaurant in the west village. Small so call ahead for reservations. Food was amazing. Ask the servers what they recommend and there are nightly specials. We ordered two deserts, apple pie and tiramisu, and both were incredible. Highly recommend. read more

Such a cute, cozy neighborhood spot. Authentic Italian food - so so delicious, especially the short rib agnolotti. Service and staff are so sweet. Great for a date night or family dinner read more