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So. Many. Choices. This was among the first places we ate at while visiting NYC. And since we have three Celiacs, two of whom are plant-based, we needed restaurants like Wild. It's a quaint restaurant that is 100% gluten free and is sure to satisfy parties of gluten-free and non-gluten free guests alike. My wife and I both picked the quinoa salad, which was amazing. I really like how well balanced the ingredients were: some salad, a good amount of chick peas, ample quinoa and the rest of the ingredient portions were also balanced. The only issue I had was deciding what to order. Everything looked so good! We will certainly be going back next time we are in the city! read more

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A celiac, gluten sensitive, and vegetarian walk into the room... My friends and I (described above) dined here for the first time and had a pretty decent experience. The table decor and vibe was very cute for a weekday afternoon. We went during happy hour time and my friends got hefty wine pours for $10. For food, mozzarella sticks are a must especially for GF folks. We shared the roasted beet salad which was pretty tasty but I kind of felt the beets were kind of thick and could've been cut up more. I ordered the butternut squash ravioli and my friends got the pesto pasta and the spinach ricotta ravioli. The squash ravioli had great flavor but the pasta was too tough/al dente for my liking. I've seen this in other reviews and wonder if they're frozen and just getting reheated at the same setting. My friends thought their pasta was also just okay, the pesto lacking a bit of salt. We had the tiramisu for dessert and honestly that was their saving grace because we loved it. It was my friend's birthday so they sang happy birthday which was nice and a sign of attentive service. Overall it was nice, not great, but I would give it another try and taste some other menu items! read more

WILD - Restaurant entrance - New American Near Me - New York, New York

WILD - Roasted Beet Salad (GF, V) - New American Near Me - New York, New York

WILD - GF Mozzarella Sticks - New American Near Me - New York, New York

WILD - Butternut Squash Ravioli Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli Garganelli Pesto - New American Near Me - New York, New York

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We had such a great experience with Wild! We were flying into NYC and called ahead from the airport to place a takeout order, and Jacob went above and beyond to help us. He was incredibly accommodating, made thoughtful menu recommendations, and ensured everything would be ready when we arrived. Honestly, we were blown away by how good everything tasted -- especially for takeout. You'd never guess it wasn't served fresh at the table. Highly recommend the Pesto pasta dish. Every dish was flavorful, perfectly prepared, and exceeded expectations. Jacob truly set the tone for our trip with his service. Highly recommend! read more

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Delightful gluten free brunch in the West Village. I am a bit surprised by the low Yelp rating. The spot itself was pretty small and tight, small tables very close together--very euro vibe. Apparently there was a back room they eventually opened up because it was getting too crowded, not sure why they didn't just do so from the start! It was super cute though and had a charming romantic vibe. Service was mostly good! Our original waiter seemed a bit out of his depth and confused, but there were some other servers helping as well and those ladies were on top of it. They were able to confirm what options were dairy free as well. Nothing took too long and everything came out right--and delicious! We ended up ordering from the fixed brunch menu which included drinks--two of us got byo omelettes and one a frittata which came with potatoes, greens, and focaccia, and then we all opted for mimosas! We also shared a pancake plate which included a coffee. Pricing was super fair for the area and felt like a good deal. And everything was so good! I did a scallion and bacon omelette and it was very good. The potatoes and focaccia served with it as well were pretty amazing--I ended up stealing my friend's piece. The pancakes were pretty decent and fluffy as well. Mimosas and drip coffee were great. All around a super satisfying and delicious meal. Would for sure come back and recommend! read more

WILD - Make Your Own Omelette and Pancakes (GF) (one blueberry and one plain). - New American Near Me - New York, New York

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Chelsey C.

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Love this gluten-free restaurant! The food is always so fresh and delicious! The service was quick and efficient! The restaurant has a great ambiance and cool vibe! Will definitely be back! read more

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Tight Quarters, Modest Flavor -- but Quality Has Slipped We returned to Wild in the West Village for dinner on a busy Friday night, a spot we've visited many times over the years. The place was buzzing -- every table inside full, the narrow dining room and tiny kitchen making movement tight, especially with the bathroom tucked right next to it. Guests and staff share this single restroom, which makes for awkward congestion when there's a line. In summer, outdoor seating eases the squeeze, but in winter it's elbows all around. Wild's fully gluten-free menu leans Mediterranean, but this visit was disappointing. Our calamari arrived in a small portion, lukewarm, and with little care in presentation -- a far cry from past visits or other calamari worldwide. For mains, we had the pepperoni pizza, the "Skinny B--ch" vegetarian pizza, and chicken Parmesan with rigatoni. Portions were modest, quality mediocre, and everything arrived cold. The chicken Parmesan was thin and undersized, while the rigatoni in red sauce looked like something from a much lower-tier restaurant. We finished with caramel crunch cake and tiramisu -- both standard, rich desserts, but nothing memorable. Service felt rushed, with the server keen to move things along, even bringing the check unprompted while we were mid-conversation. Considering the portion sizes, quality, and overall experience, the cost of dinner simply didn't feel justified. The space would benefit from an upkeep-focused remodel that preserves its charm while improving flow and comfort. The bathroom, still gas-station-esque, remains a sore spot. Once a standout for casual gluten-free dining, Wild's quality has noticeably slipped over the years. #WestVillageEats #GlutenFreeNYC #SmallSpaceBigFlavor #DiningInNYC read more

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Keeley G.

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Gluten free is hard to knock out the park - while it wasn't knocked out, Wild does provide really solid gluten free options. I promise the further you get from gluten the less you recall how good is it. Loved that they have butternut squash ravioli on the menu - definitely feel the pasta was a little too al dente for my liking. Maybe I can ask them to cook it longer next time. If they could find a way to thicken/ sweeten the pizza dough crust I think it would be even better - but our mushroom, burrata, prosciutto pizza still did the trick. I'm very happy a gluten free place like wild exists! I will be back and will check out some of the other options. Super cozy vibes inside. One teeny tiny bathroom though but that's what ya get in west village. Keep on keeping it GF Wild! read more

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If you need to eat gluten free this is the place for you. If you are connected to a person who is gluten free and you want to eat excellent food which they can eat, this place is for you! The restaurant is 100% gluten free. We were seated in the dining room which was preferable (had a reservation). It was quieter and slightly better lit. Service was 2/3rds good. Wine steward- nice job. Split a bottle among the five of us and still left some for later. Food service- friendly and accommodating. Waitron- lacked inattentiveness and was slightly indifferent. Only meh of the night. All entrees were excellent. The chew of the pasta and flavors of the sauces were top tier. Three of us had ravioli (3 different types) and two had pizza. I would eat any of them again. Desserts were good too. NY is lucky so have such a place! read more

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WILD - BBQ Chicken Delight Pizza - New American Near Me - New York, New York

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Ginger B.

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Wild is an all-natural, local, 100% gluten-free restaurant. Amazing to be able to find pizza, pasta, and desserts that those who can't digest gluten can safely enjoy. Celebrated a birthday with large group where everyone could find something great to eat - the party consisted of some who are gluten-free, vegetarian, or pescatarian. (Those without dietary restrictions found plenty to enjoy as well!) Wild is a lovely space and it was very busy on a beautiful day. There were people waiting for tables when we arrived. The staff is friendly and attentive and did pretty well with a large group. Wild's menu offers a wide variety of gluten-free dishes, including appetizers like Avocado Toast with honey, gorgonzola, and walnuts, as well as hearty options such as the Spice-Rubbed Chicken Salad, Quinoa Bowl with roasted eggplant, and a selection of gluten-free burgers. Comfort food is reimagined with dishes like Chicken Parmigiano, Chicken Milanese, and Pan-Seared Salmon, while handmade gluten-free pastas like Garganelli Alla Vodka and Wild Mushroom Garganelli offer a unique dining experience. Per the website, the pizza made with organic, gluten-gree flours & tomato sauces, and hormone-free cheeses & meats. Unfortunately I wasn't able to get photos of each person's dish! read more

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100% gluten free! Mozzarella sticks 10/10. Calamari was good but slightly understated. Butternut squash ravioli was great. Rigatoni with meatballs was just average. Great restaurant for people with celiac! Restaurant was very busy so service was a little slow but they were very nice! Vibey ambiance. Great outdoor seating but also plenty of indoor seating as well. read more

WILD - Rigatoni & Meatballs - New American Near Me - New York, New York

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Genevieve J.

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Our server was Lilly, Awesome Service! Very knowledgeable courteous and helpful! Sat outside such a nice time. I Highly recommend this place Food was excellent! Party of 4, Saturday afternoon lunch. Great time! read more

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Aislinn B.

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My second visit to Wild has been fantastic! Fabulous cocktail, mozz sticks to die for, and a GF pizza and pasta menu people dream of. If you are gluten-free, this cozy and friendly nook was made for you! read more

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Sage I.

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Delicious food and handmade gluten free pasta! Our server Frances was lovely and very friendly, great with recommendations! Definitely recommend and will be coming back. read more

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Sarah M.

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such a cute place!! I'm not personally gluten free, but my two roommates are and they were so impressed with the food!! everyone was very kind here and the service was good. I definitely need to come back soon and try more of their items- the menu was big!! they also have cooking classes which seem cool read more

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Carol C.

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Cute place, friendly staff. Great gluten free restaurant in a great location. Appetizers were delicious! Meatballs, cáptese salad and the mozzarella are to die for. Did not love the chicken Marsala it was a bit different for me from other places. But overall it was a good meal and will definitely go back. read more

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Brandon C.

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Great food! Always has the best gluten free options. Great location and easy to get too.

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Harry K.

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It's a great spot if you have someone in your party who needs a 100% gluten free menu. It's liberating for them to not have to worry about cross-contamination and to be able to choose anything they want off of the menu. The thin crust pizzas don't taste gluten free! We also had a fried artichoke special appetizer that we inhaled. I wish there was a place like this closer to home. read more

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Rayne R.

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I was treated so warmly and kindly by the staff here. Mejdi was a huge delight (I asked his name for this review), and I love wolffer rose cider!! I was in a pinch and needed a warm dry place and to charge my phone. They played beautiful spanish music. Loved it. read more

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Alex I.

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To clarify: I would give a 3.5 stars if it was an option, but it's not so! I'll start by mentioning the good parts: the butternut squash ravioli was incredibly delicious, rivaling some non gf ones I've had. The drinks were good too, and the fried artichoke appetizer was delicious. The service however, was mid bordering on rude. Our server's name was Kathy (not that she introduced herself to us) and we essentially had to flag her down whenever we wanted something. We were there for an hour and a half and she came to take our orders, to ask us mid bite if we needed anything else, then to comment on how much food we were eating by asking how our "feast" was. Other than the service, almost everything we ordered came out room temperature, which could be contributed to how busy and small of a space it was, but maybe they need to take a table out at that point. There was one bathroom for staff and customers to share, we were six inches from tables on either side, and it was almost too dark to read the menu. It's really nice to have a celiac conscious 100% gluten free kitchen, but would've been nicer if everything listed above was different. read more

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Josephine L.

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I swear I've been here, but I'm getting up in years and the lack of a previous Yelp review indicates perhaps not. Ay caramba. Regardless, we came here for a birthday dinner one warm, chaotic Saturday night. It was so busy and insane, the NYPD even came by at one point--though it was unclear if the manager had called them or if someone above had called the NYPD on the manager. The officers came out, took a quick look around, then turned around and drove off. No idea what the issue was. Your tax dollars at work, folks. Anywho, the food was your standard Italian-American fare without much to distinguish it from the ocean of similar joints throughout the city. We started with some mozzie sticks, which were appropriately bar quality, and Fried Artichokes, which were eh. On to entrees: My Spicy Seafood Pasta was about as spicy as a Westchester soccer mom. Points for above-average portions of shrimp, but minus 1K points to Hufflepuff for not knowing what a chile pepper is. The Chicken Parmigiano was better but still bland, while the Avocado Pizza won for weirdest dish of the night that still didn't taste all that great. I liked the side of Mashed Potatoes, I guess, but at $9 a pop, those better be made from actual Yukon gold potatoes (emphasis on the "gold"). I want to say dessert made up for the mediocrity, but I can't. The Chocolate Caramel Crunch wasn't bad, but my regular Cheesecake was...wrong. Weirdly dry, like it was made from vegan cheese instead of cream cheese, and lacking any discernible sweetness. And this is coming from an Asian gal whose favorites sweets are the "not too sweet" kind. I wouldn't order this unless you enjoy circular sawdust. read more

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Katherine G.

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A quaint restaurant that is 100% gluten free and is sure to satisfy parties of gluten-free and non-gluten free guests. I had a lovely dinner with my mom who is celiac and we found wild to have delicious food, great service, and charm, while being reasonably priced. We will certainly be going back and I highly recommend! read more

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I am gluten-free and I am always looking for a good restaurant that suite my needs. This place was perfect. My brother (not gluten free) said his pasta was the best he's ever had. I thoroughly enjoyed the bolognese it was perfect. I had the biggest mozzarella sticks that I have ever had. The soup tasted completely homemade with love. The service was great, it was perfect! My next trip to NYC I will be going back! read more

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Heather G.

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This is a must for all the Gluten Free people! My husband isn't GF and he enjoyed the food too. Check out the White Sangria and the Raviolis. Staff are quick and kind, with nice shady spots outside. I'm saving this to my list. read more

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Scott H.

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I reserved through OpenTable and I was seated pretty quickly when I got there. I sat outside to enjoy the pretty day. It was nice that they had an all gluten-free menu, it made it easy for me. The calamari fritters were a little rubbery, but the truffle pizza and lobster ravioli were pretty tasty. Their "dessert menu" was the very nice server bringing out a demo plate of all the options which was a neat very visual way of choosing which dessert to have. read more

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Jim J.

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Food was excellent. Fresh and very tasty. Service was great. Ambiance was very pleasant. Not a place for big parties but 4 people is perfect. Keep up the great work. read more

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Steven G.

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Great brunch place. The breakfast pizzas are the best. And they do a prix fixe for brunch which is reasonably priced for NYC. Finally, Justine, our server, was amazing. So welcoming and nice and friendly. read more

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Amelia L.

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Having Celiac Disease, I was very pleased to find a place that was 100% gluten free. There was no worry about cross contamination in the kitchen which is what I'm usually concerned about in most restaurants. The service was amazing, we received a couple free mozzarella sticks, and a free bottle of Saratoga water. The place was cozy and staff were very friendly. Would definitely recommend this place to everyone! read more

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Wild is an absolute gem in NYC. As a family managing celiac disease and type one diabetes, sitting down and eating completely worry-free means everything. The service is impeccable, the atmosphere is cozy and intimate, and the food is delish. They have the best gluten-free pizza in the city, plus an incredible brunch (don't miss the BEC egg waffle sandwich or the eggs Benedict). Our kids love the mozzarella sticks, fried calamari, burgers, fries, and pizza. We come here every time we're in New York and bring all our guests. If you want celiac safe, delicious food, great cocktails, the royal treatment and a place that has an wonderful vibe, Wild is it. read more

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Oscar L.

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The meat lasagna was not bad, but not particularly amazing for its price. Service was fantastic and didn't need to wait too long for food. Inside, they have dimmer lights and great decoration. read more

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Gogo T.

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The vibes are great the food may be the WOAT in NYC, unfortunately enough. We ordered everything on the menu and every dish felt microwaved.

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Caitlin B.

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Very loud inside. Made a reservation and they called me because we were five minutes late to it. But then we got there and the table wasn't even ready and we had to wait another 10 minutes. Seemed rude to call me when the table wasn't even ready for us to be seated. Otherwise, service was fine. no bottomless, which is sort of expected at brunch. But food was good. read more

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Tamar K.

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We ate early at Wild on a Wed. Not crowded. It's a cool, funky little place. Entirely gluten free, which I appreciate very much. They also have vegan cheese for us dairy free folks. Although I'm sure they use a ton of butter in everything too. The portions are fairly small, but that's better for us. I had the chicken piccata which came with a small side of pasta. I don't know if those were dairy free, fyi. But they were yummy. We had the fritto misto as an app, which is exciting because I never see that option as gluten free. And it was great. Small. But very light and crispy. My friend had the lobster ravioli. Which I will say was more sauce than ravioli, and only had the essence of lobster. But the sauce was amazing. And they have GF focaccia which was way too good. They also have a major dessert tray that looked gorgeous, but we escaped without it. But I've had their desserts before, and again, that's a very rare finding for GF. For sure, we'll be back. read more

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Kye B.

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While roaming through the village looking for an inspiring restaurant choice we ended up at WILD because it seemed to have to heartiest menu of all the ones we looked at in that neighborhood. Our waitress was really charming and everything we ate was fantastic. We were there from late evening into the night and the whole vibe there plus all those who were part of the wait staff, really made for a fantastic and unforgettable evening. I still remember how flaky that salmon was... read more

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Noelle G.

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Family of four greatly enjoyed dinner at WILD this evening. Good gluten-free pasta and lovely chocolate cake. Attentive staff, good deals at happy hour. read more

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Enrique G.

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This is a very nice place, easy and convenient... The perfect local gem! Food is delicious perfectly balanced, Service is even better done by young experienced people happy to help and prices are moderate what else do you want? read more

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Brooke D.

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Came here with some friends for lunch on a whim since we were in the area and we definitely enjoyed this spot. The restaurant is so cute and had a very nice indoor outdoor seating situation. While we were eating they opened up the window which gave some really nice light and fresh air. The avocado salad was super yummy and they put half an avocado in there so they definitely don't skimp. Our server was very nice as well. read more

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Nadia A.

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Not too bad. Real tight space friendly staff. Some of my potato was undercooked. I enjoyed the hollandaise sauce it wasn't too tart but overall nothing stood out to me I was very underwhelmed especially because on Google it described this place as the best brunch read more

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This place is very cute and cozy. I came because of all the gluten free menu hype and have to say everyone was right! The menu is 100% gluten free but my dairy allergy ended up limiting what I could order. The waitress was knowledgeable and helpful in that regard. I ended up getting the pesto pasta and it was DELICIOUS!! It came with a side of gluten free bread that was also incredible. I devoured my plate of pasta. Definitely recommend!! read more

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Lisa B.

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This place is super cute with great food and drinks! I got the lobster ravioli which was excellent. My son got the rigatoni with meatballs and my husband got the pepperoni pizza. All were delicious!! My husband is the only one who eats gluten free so he was happy that he could order anything on the menu. We also got the watermelon sangria which was amazing! Service was good and we really enjoyed our dinner! I would highly recommend!! read more

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Joan S.

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11 months ago

My husband and I ate here yesterday. I thought the food was spectacular and the staff so attentive. Ate outside because we had our little dogs with us. The staff supplied water for them. Best pasta I have had in a long time and when I asked for bread, I was given the most delicious bread. I had the chicken piccata. Such a delicious lemon sauce. My husband had crab cakes, not really enough for a meal but chunks of crabmeat. Thought it more an appetizer. read more

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535 Hudson St
New York, NY 10014
West Village
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(212) 929-2920
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Hours

What time does WILD open?

WILD opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.WILD opens at 10:00 AM on Saturday and Sunday.

What time does WILD close?

WILD closes at 10:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.WILD closes at 11:00 PM on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Thu 11:00 AM - 10:30 PMFri 11:00 AM - 11:00 PMSat-Sun 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Payment methods

Does WILD take credit cards?

Yes, WILD takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does WILD have catering options?

Yes, WILD does have catering options.

Does WILD have a happy hour?

Yes, WILD has a happy hour.

Does WILD serve alcohol?

Yes, WILD serves alcohol. Beer & Wine Only

Indoor Amenities

Does WILD have TVs?

Yes, WILD has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does WILD have bike parking?

Yes, WILD has bike parking.

Does WILD have outdoor seating?

Yes, WILD has outdoor seating options.

Does WILD have parking?

Yes, WILD has parking options. Street Parking, Validated Parking

Other Amenities

Does WILD have free WiFi?

Yes, WILD has free WiFi.

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Came for Brunch on a Sunday . Great food (try the shrimp &…read moreGrits- different but really good). Live music is fabulous (Danny Lipsitz) and the drinks are perfect. Of all the places to go In New York, Glad we stopped here . The attentive service (Bar and Restaurant) made the experience even better. Great job Valerie's !!

Came here for brunch and had a decent time. The place wasn't too busy, likely due to the crappy…read moreweather, so we were able to sit there for a while after our meal concluded. Service was good. We had the fried chicken Benedict and the crab cake Benedict. I was a bit confused when I saw that each Benedict dish only had one poached egg - shouldn't it always be two? I guess that's shrinkflation (plus inflation) for you. That bent said, the crab cake was actually really big and filling. The side of potatoes were really delicious. Would I come back for brunch again? Very unlikely. But, it does seem like a pretty "safe choice" if you need a last minute reservation for a group.

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(504 reviews)

2.5 mi

Monkey Bar became one of my favorite Midtown restaurants because its modern history ran almost…read moreperfectly alongside my years in New York. I arrived in 2008 with very little, and when Graydon Carter revived the restaurant in 2009, I was beginning a rise of my own, first at a large global bank and then, to my astonishment, at one of the city's most powerful investment firms. The suits were daily, the walls were gold, and the pressure was so consuming that even success could feel like a form of attrition. After a few years, I moved to a smaller firm with Southern roots, where the culture was more humane, the work gave me greater autonomy, and I produced some of the strongest results of my career, even within an industry still governed by fear, greed, and status. Inside, the red booths, low lighting, generous spacing, and hand-painted monkey murals made lunch feel ceremonial without becoming stiff. The room was timeless and handsome, with polished service, quality food, and the subtle assurance of a place where you could be proud to bring someone important. I especially remember sitting in one of those booths with two mentors, each only a few years older than I was and therefore close enough in vintage to feel relatable, trustworthy, and genuinely within reach. One had entered my life after I left the larger firm and helped me understand an earlier chapter that had also ended abruptly and, at the time, felt deeply unfair; the other had guided me through the smaller firm where I finally found a more sustainable way to work. Over that long lunch, I introduced them, we discussed several promising ideas, and for a moment my career seemed to have reached the point where relationships, experience, and opportunity were finally converging. One of those ideas consumed an extraordinary amount of my time and energy, and I believed it might become the foundation of my next chapter. Instead, the arrangement eventually turned on me, the role I thought I had earned never materialized, and the business itself sputtered. My professional life, financial footing, and pride all collapsed just as COVID was beginning. Then Monkey Bar closed in 2020, which made the ending feel almost unnervingly complete: the restaurant, the city, and the version of myself built around New York finance all went dark at once. For years, I experienced that ending as devastating and unfair; now I can see it as wisdom delivered through an unnecessarily rough process. The restaurant's later revival by a Chicago hospitality group feels fitting because it still honors tradition and ceremony while allowing the old forms to evolve into something healthier, looser, and more current. I have not been back since that lunch, but a return now would feel like visiting the museum of my past, not reclaiming a life that asked too much, gave too little, and finally lost its hold on me. Even now, I remember Monkey Bar as a great Midtown lunch in a memorable room, surrounded by the residue of old ambitions and the gratitude of having survived them. The cocktails were sharp, the service was impeccable, and the dining room carried that glamorous old New York energy without feeling trapped by it. I remain deeply fond of the place, partly for what it was and partly for what it witnessed. Some restaurants become attached to a chapter of your life, and Monkey Bar holds mine with unusual grace.

The truffle monkey bread while a total carb and calorie bomb was delicious and left a lasting…read moreimpression. It featured a crispy, sugar-glazed exterior and a soft, chewy interior, topped with truffle cheese and served with a truffle butter dip; the pairing was superb, and it tasted great both on its own and with the dip. For the main course, I ordered the miso-glazed black cod. The flavor was flawless, and while the portion was small (which was acceptable), the pool of broth accompanying it was completely unnecessary; it was inedibly salty, so what was the point of serving it? After finishing the fish, I was left with a plate full of broth, rendering the plate unusable. Plus, it was overpriced; for this dish, you're better off going to Strip House Strip House remains the undisputed king of this dish in New York. A friend ordered the chicken parmesan. It was just average. Another friend ordered the short rib stroganoff. The flavor was decent, but it was far too rich and heavy. As someone whose palate is split 50/50 between Western and Chinese cuisine, I could manage only five bites at most. If you have a palate that prefers 100% Chinese food, proceed with caution on this dish. Friends ordered sides of mac & cheese and mashed potatoes. These are dishes originally meant for low-income Americans to fill up on cheaply; there's no limit to how good they can be, but also no floor to how bad they can get. Both were on par with the average quality found in upscale restaurants. Honestly, these are two dishes I would never order myself. To sum up: the atmosphere was great. It's also hard to get a reservation; the place was packed when we had lunch at 2 PM. Aside from that monkey bread, I didn't feel like anything else justified the price or offered something you couldn't find elsewhere. I don't quite get the hype. Perhaps I just didn't order the right dishes; maybe next time I'll try the burger and the steak.

Truffle Monkey Bread (~$35)

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Lola's

4.5

(92 reviews)

1.2 mi

My parents and I stopped into Lola's for a Sunday night dinner. We were seated right away in the…read moreback near the kitchen (which is open concept and fun to watch). We perused the menu and decided to go with the Naan, Beet and Rhubarb Salad, Yellowfin Sashimi, and then entrees grit cakes, low country broil, and dumplings. The food was exceptional. Nice combinations of flavors with fresh ingredients. Ambiance is nice. It's a cute spot, not too loud. Definitely a nice spot to relax. Service was fantastic. Our waitress was friendly and attentive. My mom also has an allergy to chili and the staff was nice enough to go through the menu and help her pick options that worked. Overall, highly recommend Lola's! Lovely staff, flavorful food and a cute atmosphere will make for a fun evening.

Stumbled across this spot by just walking in flatiron. We were seated by the kitchen counter which…read moreis a pretty cool concept. The ambiance was great and I loved watching the food being cooked. Service was 10/10 and our waitress was really attentive. Apologies that her name is slipping me at the moment. I wish they had more items to choose from but overall would recommend. I had the low country boil and my friend had the pork dumplings and grit cakes, all very delicious. I will come back for the fried chicken thighs

SOUTHERN CHOPPED HERITAGE PORK sweet potato, black garlic honey butter, collard greens

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HOUSEMADE NAAN carrot masala yogurt, cilantro chutney

Don Angie

I've been to Don Angie a few times and it never disappoints! The food here is solid and the staff…read moreare all super nice. It can be hard to get a reservation here, but it opens 7 days ahead of time on OpenTable at 9am so definitely plan ahead if you want a reservation. For apps, we tried the Amberjack Crudo, the stuffed garlic flatbread, and the chrysanthemum salad. All three were delicious and I'd highly recommend trying them all. The flatbread had a cheesy texture while being super crispy similar to a Chinese scallion pancake. The chrysanthemum salad had a nice texture and was super refreshing. For entrees, we had the buffalo milk caramelle, gnocchi, sourdough pasta, steak Al Limone, and the lasagna. The caramelle portion was small but it had a nice sweet taste to it. The lasagna is the star as it comes with 6 large pinwheels and is served with garlic bread on the side! The sourdough pasta was also tasty along with the lemon sauce steak. For sides, I recommend getting the Japanese sweet potato's. They are super sweet and crunchy and was definitely the unexpected star of the food we tried! For dessert, the tiramisu is delicious but our group really loved the mochi!

Came in thinking it was overrated but can pleasantly say it was really good!…read more Got the chrysanthemum salad, sourdough pasta and of course the lasagna Salad was really solid tho 26$ and no meat in it is crazy. Overpriced for sure but delicious nonetheless Sourdough pasta was my favorite of the night and only 3$ more than the salad lol. Pasta was aldente and sauce was nice and flavorful Sweet potato side was not bad but didn't stand out either Now the lasagna, tbh still a solid dish. Definitely suggest taking it home and then reheating it for the next day. It is a lot of food and the tomato sauce was nice and tangy. Only Wish there was more tomato sauce and for the lasagna to be served hotter. It came out warm but i wanted it like lava Bread was good just needed to be seasoned

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Au Cheval

It was a fannnnnntttttassstic burger. I don't know how this compares to Chicago, but this is legit…read morethe best burger I have eaten in a while. I didn't do the egg, which I regret, but did get the thick cut bacon. The burger is a must! It's probably the best burger I have eaten in a long time. Hospitality wise, it was top notch. This group knew I had a shellfish allergy and took extra time to make sure there was no cross contamination with the burger. The wings were good as well, but I wouldn't bank on it being the draw. They also come with a warm towel, which is a really nice touch. Overall, just a great experience. I have been twice, so it is more than a one time stop.

I was reluctant to order a cheeseburger at such a highly regarded restaurant but when the excellent…read morewaitress recommended it, I had to oblige. WOWZA! I'm a bit of a plain Jane when it comes to toppings but I went for it and took it with all the trimmings and it was phenomenal. The fried chicken was also excellent, as were the French fries. The only drawback is the high price tag on everything but hey, this is practically SoHo and the food lives up to the reputation so eat it and smile!

Classic Au Cheval Double Cheeseburger with fried egg and pickle

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General Jane's Fried Chicken

La Grande Boucherie

Beautiful atmosphere both on the interior and exterior of the restaurant! Jorge took such great…read morecare of us, and made wonderful recommendations! Steak frites and French onion soup were incredible!

Rodrigo and Andres were excellent! They were attentive and even brought food out early knowing we…read morewere catching a sporting event! I would recommended everyone come here for good ambience and great service. The cocktails are delicious.

Paris-Brest -- La Grande Boucherie NYC

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Tanner Smiths

We had scored an awesome street parking spot and there was no way we were giving that up, so hubs…read moremade sure wherever we ate was within this area. We reserved for a quick bite at Redeye Grill before catching Dog Day Afternoon on Broadway, but as soon as we walked up, some bouncer told us they were closed for a private wedding reception. We were dazed and confused because how was I able to reserve online? But the real plot twist was that it ended up being the best thing that happened. We actually stumbled into Tanner Smith's thinking it'd be the typical, boring bar-food spot. Nope. They first sat us at a hi-top by the door, but that wasn't our vibe, so we grabbed seats at the bar instead. Best decision. Our bartender, Josiah, was absolutely killing it. My cocktail had passion fruit, so of course I asked my usual question: "But is it real passion fruit?" He just nodded in agreement and that told me everything I needed to know. That drink was legit and had nice strength. The food was great too. My fish tacos were packed with fresh fish, the guacamole and salsa were chunky and full of flavor and hubs enjoyed his pastrami sandwich. I have no clue when we'll be back in Midtown, but one thing's for sure- we're sitting with Josiah again.

Ordered food to go because the bar was very loud. The music the DJ was playing was good though…read more Ordered buttermilk chicken tenders, shepherd's pie, hot chicken sandwiches, Asian-sesame dry rubbed wings, fries, and tater tots. The shepherd's pie is insanely salty and it's very off-putting. It was inedible. I was looking forward to having it but I would not in good faith recommend this to anyone. The buttermilk tenders is supposed to come with pickled shallots and marinated green beans. We didn't get the pickled shallots or the marinated green beans, which was a shame. The chicken tenders by themselves didn't have much flavor. It also is unfortunate paying $17 for what was considered a small plate and just getting the chicken tenders. The Asian-sesame wings were okay. Also, didn't have much flavor and weren't that impressive. There was also still hair on some of the pieces of chicken, so the chicken could have been cleaned better. They have fries and hand cut fries. The regular fries were soggy. Should have went with the hand cut fries. The tater tots were okay. I was told that the chicken sandwich was good. It came with a little side of rustic chips. I would not come back for the food but I would possibly go back to try a drink if I was in the area. The drink menu looked pretty good.

The setting from the entrance

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Gluten free bun

Friedman's

Had reservations for 2 on a Saturday afternoon and the place was packed. We got there about three…read moreminutes late, but they seated us within 5 minutes in a booth. It was our first time eating at a Friedman's location. It had a nice diner feel to it, with a mix of booths and tables. The brunch menu has a variety of breakfast items, salads, sandwiches and burgers, starters, and entrees (fish tacos, grain bowl, fried chicken). I like that several of the items are naturally gluten free, and some can be made gluten free by request. We decided to go with three breakfast items from the brunch menu: I got the shakshuka, my sister got the Nova Benny, and we got the lemon ricotta pancakes to share. All 3 dishes were great. The shashuka came with grilled ciabatta, perfect for dipping into the sunny side eggs and tomato sauce. My sister loved that the poached eggs and smoked salmon of the Nova Benny came on top of a crispy potato latke. The pancakes were fluffy and the lemon ricotta and lemon zest elevated their flavor. Our server was friendly and attentive, and he asked us if we had any allergies when he took our order. He came by several times to check on us and refill water. I would return to Friedman's when I'm in the Herald Square area, or check out one of their other locations in the city.

Came on a busy Thursday morning at nine am. Got a decaf iced vanilla latte and a nova Benny and the…read moreMac and cheese. And lemme just say the food came out sooo quick. The Benedict was so delicious. I've never had it on a crispy hash brown type before. It was good and a massive portion. Mac and cheese was alright, though I would probably opt out of it next time. I was so full I totally forgot to drink my latte but the latte was good too. Ambiance was nice clean and very busy.

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Vanilla Cafe Latte

The Smith

We had an amazing dinner last night at the Smith! The food was delicious. The General Manager,…read moreMonica, welcomed us when we arrived and could not have been friendlier. She really started our evening out on the right foot. When we asked her for food recommendations, she shared her favorites and told us that we couldn't go wrong because all the food there is delicious. She was absolutely right - it was all wonderful. We did order all of her recommendations and were delighted we did. Our group enjoyed the gnocchi, the macaroni and cheese, the spicy salmon on sticky rice, several different salads, and a sumptuous filet of fish. The marguerita was also exceptional. Our server, Frankie, also enhanced our dinner with excellent service. He was friendly, reliable, knowledgeable about the menu, and available when we needed him. The ambiance was also fun and a great vibe. We are looking forward to our next trip to The Smith!

Had weekday lunch here with coworkers. Nice ambience, a little bit loud. I came during the Knicks…read morevs Spurs playoffs and they had a Knicks themed menu which was very cool. The food was great! Everything I had tasted good and I didn't have any huge complaints about. I recommend the truffle parmesan fries, burrata with bread, and the shrimp scampi (which wasn't spicy as advertised but was very fresh and lemony)

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Zou Zou’s

Went to Zou Zou's for a little bday celebration with gfs and had a great time. Not to mention,…read morethere was such a sweet little bday care when we got to the table. So thoughtful, and such a great touch to start the evening for us. We decided to order the family style menu and we enjoyed the whole dinner. All of the dishes on the menu were really good and great price for $74pp. I wish we had a 4th in our party so we couldve had the duck, but we'll definitely be returning to do so. The dips were so good and so fresh! I think all of the dishes were perfectly seasoned. I get sad when dishes are overly seasoned or overly salty. Oh, and im not much of a sweet tooth, but their dessert was marvelous and the sweetness was balanced so nicely.

Came back here for dinner largely to get the cheesecake. It's certainly unique and huge - both this…read moreand the caramelized pineapple could feed 4 people each. The cheese is on the lighter side and the textural combination is nice, sort of like a baklava cheesecake but crispier and lighter. I like heavier cheesecakes though. Drinks: golden negroni was spot on, but didn't like the sangria. They had a medjool cocktail that went off the menu to my disappointment. Appetizers: the octopus carpaccio was the best and I'd order again. The tuna tartare was a little too heavy on the sauce flavor, and the golden beets were unmemorable. The yellowtail was good I think, but didn't stand out either. Mains: the duck borek has more of a sausage like meat texture. I thought it was decent but the meat being duck didn't do much and I've had better boreks in Astoria. It comes with a vegetable side that is a nice offset. I tried a friend's lamb chops and this was really good with the cooked cherries.

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Adel's Famous Halal Food

We got the mixed platter - check and lamb with hot sauce on the side!…read more The line for pick up order was only 5 people vs 25+ people trying to order! The Pita bread that comes was not good (tasted like it was baked in caked greasy pan) BUT the FOOD WAS SO GOOD!!! Loved all the seasoning of the meats that were tender with yellow rice. Hot sauce was actually hot and very flavorful!

Move over Halal Guys...there's a new kid on the block*!…read more I got the lamb plate with half yellow half spicy rice, white sauce on top, green (cilantro) and red (hot) sauce on the side. The plate was generous, the lamb was nicely seasoned and both rice options hit the spot. The fries on top are a must. I love the Indian flavor twist! The line was halfway down the block at 11:30pm on a weekday! It went fairly fast and I got my food within twenty minutes. Slight discount if you pay cash. -------------------- *well, technically four blocks down.

Combo (chicken and lamb) over rice and fries was well seasoned. Would recommend dranks while waiting with friends in line hehe!

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Chicken over Rice Platter and Lamb Over Rice

L’industrie Pizzeria

Loved the pizza with hot honey and added arugula!!…read more Not a lot of seating but you get the whole stand-up and pizza experience.

{Overall: 3; Food: 3} Ambiance: 3; Service: 5…read more L'Industrie pizza is either overrated or caters to a very specific preference in pizza style. The slices were very dry; the crust was dry and the cheese was dry (not gooey at all) even though the slices were fresh out of the oven. *Burrata Slice: Very simple. A cheese slice topped with a scoop of burrata. Decent, but not memorable. I would skip this in the future. *Fig Jam & Bacon Slice: My favorite of the two slices I tried. The combination of fig jam and salty bacon was unique and worked really well together. *Pistachio Soft Serve: Very nutty in the first few bites before mellowing into a smooth, creamy soft serve, lacking in flavor other than from the overpowering salt flakes sprinkled on top. It's a good option if you like soft serve that's very creamy and not sweet, but I would recommend skipping the salt. It was basically the only thing I could taste. *Carrot Cake: Decent. It was very fresh, but a bit flavorless. The service was the standout. For a place that is so viral and consistently busy, everyone was incredibly friendly and patient, especially the woman working the register. I visited around 11 a.m. on a weekday, and the line was either nonexistent or very short during the 45 minutes I was there. There are several standing areas in the small restaurant where you can eat.

IG: @nom.noms.only | fig jam & tartufo

Open kitchen interior

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Mama's Too

Realllyyyyyy gooood!!! Different style slice than the regular NYC style. I really enjoyed the…read morethickness, crispness, and unique flavors!! Both pizza slices were fire. The angry nonna pepperoni and hot honey. The Bufalina had blue cheese and chicken, it was really good but I'm not a huge fan of blue cheese. Not many seats inside, we stood and eat. The service was fairly quick and kind. We ordered: Angry Nonna 5/5 Bufalina 4/5 (I'm not a fan of blue cheese) Overall, I highly recommend trying their pizzas out. Especially if you love a thick slice. I was full off one slice of pizza. The pizza was around $7 per slice, but like I said, one slice is enough so I feel it was worth the price. I'll definitely come back!!!

So, first off, the place is 98% take out. 2 sets of table/chair inside. Nothing more. So you'd…read morebetter be ready to take out. Pizzas are their main deal and I believe there are sandwiches too! We ordered pizzas and boy, they were good. Not sure if this is Detroit style, but it is pan pizza. Tasty! Overall a good cut of pie!

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Golden Diner

Three words: Honey Butter Pancakes. They went viral for a…read morereason, and the hype is real. These thick, golden, sweet butter-soaked beauties have just the right zest of lemon to keep them interesting. Side of berry compote optional, but it really does make something already so special into something spectacular. Other important items include the Chinatown Egg & Cheese Sando, which has a sesame scallion milk bun and the Korean Fried Chicken Wings, and yes, we ate those at 9 AM. Heaping plates of heavenly stuff! Fantastic breakfast, amazing brunch, perfect lunch. Come anytime, just make sure you get the pancakes.

I was off from work one day this past winter and decided to finally try this place since I had seen…read moreso many posts on social media. I will say the PANCAKES did not disappoint and lived up to all of the hype. The place is known for having a long line and a tiny surface area. I was lucky I went solo and sat at the counter. It was crowded and I visited around 2 PM on a Wednesday afternoon. It is a sheik, charming clean diner with exposed brick and old school decor. They had a vibe going on with low toned music in the background. Everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves. I ordered with the floor waitress as the kitchen staff only cooks and does not take orders directly from counter patrons. She was kind and attentive. I had their signature pancake, a side of eggs and a side of pickled daikon. Way too much food for a single person but I tried my best to eat most of it. Pancake was superb! Never had one that tasted like that. It had lemon zest on it and I think might have been made with semolina or cornmeal. It was a cross between light /fluffy and dense. Simply perfect! I must say I was completely delighted with my food. Sitting at the counter was great because you can see the food actually being prepared. My neighbors were a party of 3. They ordered several items including the pancake. They seemed to be enjoying their meals. Bathroom was single use and fairly clean. Service was great. Food was hot, delish and priced appropriately. Place was clean and a bit of a downtown-east side vibe. I would totally return here and probably ditch the line for another seat at the counter!!

Smaller than I thought. Now I know why there is always such a long wait.

Korean Fried Chicken Wings

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Honey Butter Pancakes

Szechuan Mountain House

The food was delicious and so FAST! Our waiter Frankie was so nice! Will definitely be coming back!…read moreThe vibe inside was relaxing and the seats were comfortable.

We had a lovely birthday dinner here. The Szechuan fried noodles, and the stir-fried cabbage were…read moremy favorite, but everything was so good. The mapo tofu, green beans, twice cooked pork, and spicy (lazi) chicken were very flavorful. I thought the mala levels were just right, but it may be on a bit on the lighter side compared to authentic. The lamb spine came in a delicious broth, but it was a bit hard eating the lamb from the bone for not a lot of meat. The house steamed fish was also amazing. They don't take online reservations for groups over 5, so we called to make one for our group of 6. It was pretty busy Friday night, so would recommend. The service was great; they drew the cutest card when they found out it was my brother's birthday and let us bring a cake. And they also offered hair ties to the people with long hair. You order through an iPad which has a beautiful menu.

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Mapo Ma-Po Tofu 麻婆豆腐

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Mala prawn

Very Fresh Noodles

Very fresh noodle- Chelsea market NYC gets five stars…read more Ordered the mei Lai wa Taiwanese beef noodle soup. The noodles were delicious and the perfect texture. The meat was tender. The soup was delicious with a mild spice that was somewhat leaning towards a schesuan style spice. Hearty broth. Delicious. Very spicy pork dan dan mien also so delicious the best flavoring and sauce topped with scallions. Ordered the tofu drink which was okay. With tapioca and tofu chunks with somewhat of a horchata/soy milk base It was takeout style with seating options in front of there food stand where you could watch them pull the noodles in front of you.

Personally, this meal was not my cup of tea. I thought the noodles were quite expensive for the…read moresize of bowl you get. Having gotten the Taiwanese beef soup noodles, I didn't feel like it tasted authentic, and the quality of the beef did not seem great - it was tough and chewy. Maybe I should have gone with the cumin noodles instead. I did enjoy the lychee lemonade, which was refreshing!

Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup

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12 years ago

I rarely leave bad reviews, and I also feel very uncomfortable displaying my dissatisfaction with a "bad tip," but my experience today was bad enough that I felt like both were warranted. Wild is is located at the former location of Slice, which was a tasty pizza restaurant which I had visited several times and enjoyed. Three of us arrived at Wild today for lunch around 1pm, and thought we'd give it a try. They had outdoor seating, and the weather was nice. There was a large party inside and the staff seemed to be straining to keep up with demand. After we overheard our neighbors complaining about the lengthy wait to get their food we considered leaving, but soon after a waiter came by to take our drink order, and we decided to give it a chance. I ordered a ginger lemonade, $4. There was a discrepancy with their chalkboard menu and both the ginger lemonade which I ordered and green tea which my friend ordered were gone. Instead I was brought a plain lemonade which I accepted. After the drink mixup, my friend suggested to our waiter that maybe they should erase the missing drinks from the chalkboard, but this friendly suggestion was shrugged off in an odd dismissive way. The lemonade was thick and syrupy. It tasted similar to Minute Maid Frozen Concentrate, which is mostly ok with me, I did grow up drinking that, but doesn't necessarily line up with their fancy health food image. After the drinks showed up, the waiter passed us off to a waitress who took our order. I ordered the kale salad, $12. The kale salad was ok, not great if compared to say the fantastic kale salads at Cafe Ghia or Tandem in Bushwick, but it was tasty enough, and with the large chunks of tofu made for a filling lunch. I also shared a few bites of my friend's pizza (Wild Mushroom Truffle) and that was quite good. Our table was located on top of the door to the stairway to their basement. During our meal a worker began moving tables and stacking boxes behind us. This wasn't too bad, but then the gentleman stacking the boxes asked me to move my seat so that they could open the doorway under our table to access the stairway. I scooted my chair around to the side of the table and they opened the basement door and started running boxes down the stairs. I have to wonder, was this really so time sensitive that they couldn't wait 10 minutes for us to finish our lunch in peace? After this, we felt pretty well displaced, shoveled down the rest of our food, anxious to get out of there, and asked for the check. The bill arrived, but the lemonade which my friend ordered was listed at $6 instead of $4 like the other lemonades. He asked about this to the waiter, and was met with what I would describe as annoyed disbelief. The gentleman gave a fake smile and offered to take $2 off the check. My friend said "it's ok, I just think you should make people aware of the price." The waiter then retorted with "you think my restaurant needs your two dollars?" and as he rounded the side of the table to go update the bill he was muttering something else under his breath. At this point we were pretty well done. This was an honestly unpleasant experience. I think courtesy goes a long way in retail and food service in both directions. Waitstaff absolutely deserve to be treated with respect and dignity, and so do customers. The lady who took our food order was pleasant enough, but we never saw her again after the food order went in. We were completely pleasant and reasonable with the male waiters we spoke to (early on in the meal and later when we were moved / got the check), but they both treated us like we either in the way, or unreasonable, like we were some sort of inconvenience they had to put up with, instead of their customers. read more

Marie O.

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10 years ago

My group looked at the receipt a few days later after dining and realized that they charged us 41% gratuity: we called the restaurant and they weren't initially helpful. After seeing our review on Yelp they reached out and refunded us the extra 21% of gratuity and explained that it was an accident (we showed them our receipt), welcoming us back to the restaurant anytime. We appreciated the gesture. The restaurant is very small and isn't great for large groups. They should not be accepting reservations for groups of 8 people. We arrived and they sat us at a long table merged to seat us all (not a problem), however we ended up without the ability to pull out our chairs on two sides because we were completely bumped up to the tables behind us. Mid-through our meal they moved us six inches down so they could seat a table of five with a person's back/chair up against our table at times the waiters butt was in some of our faces while he was cleaning off other tables. The decor was nice, but it was so loud that it was difficult to speak to the people across the way, additionally they decided to add blasting music mid-way through our meal. Even the waiter had trouble hearing us. Since it was a Friday night, it might just be a weekend thing. As for the food and drinks, they were bothered that we didn't order food immediately. We ordered drinks first (I had their special a $13 each for a not-great hot sangria in a mug -- not my recommendation) and they pushed us to order food every two minutes. We were waiting for our eighth person who only arrived ten minutes late. The food was good quality ingredients. Only one out of the six different pizzas we selected was a miss (the mushroom with truffle oil -- it was tasteless). The others were flavorful though, we only didn't love the crust which was a little bit too hard to eat (not burnt). They brought us our check immediately after clearing our table. It was a bit too rushed for my taste, I wish it could have been a better experience. read more

Abbi C.

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12 years ago

Walked by this place the other day with some friends and loved the homey feel so stopped in to get a bite and have some wine. Had the one of the salads that had arugula and fennel in it and it was lovely. Then on to pizza....couldn't resist the name "Skinny Bitch" which had zucchini, eggplant and tomatoes and pesto....and of course I added cheese to the mix. Our waiter was super cool, nice and attentive. However, we had to wait for our dessert a bit the end, but my peanut butter bomb brownie was well worth the wait. The manager was super nice too and came over to see if we were enjoying our meal and intrigued us with the tea selection, which prompted me to try the green tea with mango which had some cool name than that. Who could resist? Overall, I definitely want to come back and try some of the other pizzas and I think next time I'll venture to try some sangria too. read more

Iyasu N.

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8 years ago

I went here to pickup a MealPal dinner. A middle-aged male staff member/manager told me repeatedly that they don't do meal pal. That I must be confused with a restaurant in Brooklyn. That I should go and check it out. When he finally looked at the app I was showing him, he went to the kitchen to ask. He came back and said "5 minutes". This was shortly after 5 pm, and the restaurant was still empty. I sat down in the corner to wait. Same guy tells me I can't sit inside, that I have to wait outside. As I walked outside, I expressed my anger at being treated unfairly. Another staff member said something to the guy in a lightly reprimanding way. He came out and said, "oh, sorry, I thought you were delivery". I hate bringing up race, but there's no other explanation for what happened. The man's attitude was disgusting. read more

Dennis-Phyllis B.

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13 years ago

Phyllis here. Where do I start... Dennis was up for trying a new place so I threw caution to the wind and off we went. We walked into Wild and ordered the sangria---a very harsh alcohol flavor and not an easy drinking bev. But we proceeded to forge on and ordered a couple pizzas. Thank goodness we didn't choke on that spinach artichoke pizza that was falling apart with plops of goat cheese---not a winner! And if you like chewing on a piece of shoe leather with a slab of meat, the prosciutto and cheese is a good pick. Overall the food and bev cost a fortune and was lousy---and we're never coming back. We've walked by a ton of times since I wrote this review and the place is just packed---it has become a real destination and we are completely dumbfounded! read more

Frances T.

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12 years ago

Having allergies to foods with gluten is not a fun existence. Its even harder to find good gluten free meals at restaurants. A friend of mine that feels my pain in this and loves to eat good food took me to this place for pizza. At first I was hesitant, when he said pizza but was assured that I would not be disappointed. And he was more than right. We started with the simple beet salad with goat cheese and it was sooo damn good. Then, a lover of mushrooms and truffles, we ordered the wild mushroom truffle pizza. I couldn't believe how good this was either. In addition, our server was perfect. Finally, I have a restaurant where I can take friends and eat well and not worry about gluten. Delicious pizza and great service. read more

Adam P.

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12 years ago

Coffees with almond milk, two slices of mouth-watering cake-, WORTH IT. I love you, Wild. You have made my picky eater roommate a believer in vegan baked goods with your peanut butter bomb brownie. The brownie was a chewier texture and the peanut butter topping was fluffy, almost like a peanut butter whipped cream but a bit denser. Between us we couldn't even finish it. Uh, probably because I also ordered a slice of cake (which was unbelievable, too)... . It was definitely the moistest slice I've had in NYC. Candle 79's slice is delicious but definitely on the drier side. My favourite buds are regulars here. I look forward to trying the savory fare. The tofu scramble looked really good. read more

Jane M.

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12 years ago

I walked into brunch last week and it was super busy, but the waitstaff was super attentive. I am only giving Wild four stars because I had to wait for my food for a little bit. The manager was super nice and gracious to us and very accommodating in giving us two small, delicious sangrias on the house because of the wait. But once I got the food it was wonderful and well worth the wait and I have to say the service was really great, too. The manager also told us about the garden dining at Wild in Williamsburg which sounds lovely. I am definitely coming back to the West Village for more and with the warm weather upon us I am also planning a field trip out to Brooklyn very soon. read more

Micheal T.

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12 years ago

Went here for dinner recently for the first time at the recommendation of a friend for a great meal and atmosphere. They have a good selection of wine and the atmosphere was indeed nice and I had great service and the staff was very friendly and warm. A must try is the kale salad with smoked tofu, edamame. It had some kind of mustard based dressing that was out of this world. I'm not gluten-free but to keep with the kale theme I went for a pizza that had a kale infused crust showing that healthy food can taste great. I think this place is a keeper. read more

Aaron C.

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12 years ago

Wild on Hudson is a really nice little place. Cool waitstaff, nice atmosphere and above all....good food. What I really like is they use fresh ingredients and I love that they have gluten-free choices, particularly since I have one friend who has the hardest time finding gluten-free food. I actually tried the kale crust with the spicy prosciutto pizza and it was really good. They also have a nice selection of wines and local beers which I really like. Definitely coming back and bringing my gluten-free friend with me. read more

Fele C.

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13 years ago

Visited my friend in the city this past week and she suggested WILD. She's gluten-free so we always have difficulty agreeing on a place that we'll both enjoy but I was pleasantly surprised. I ordered the skinny bitch pizza and the WILD salad. The crust is very thin added a nice crunch to the roasted veggies on the pizza. Salad was great too. Really enjoyed the outside seating and the overall atmosphere. Think everyone gluten-free or not could find something on this menu they'd enjoy. Oh, and delicious sangria! read more

Al O.

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12 years ago

This is my first time posting a review. I went here with friends for brunch and found it very difficult to decide on what to order, finely I ordered the egg pizza and my friend ordered baked eggs. The food were good and our waiter was super cool, but the best thing was the watermelon sangria!!! My only complaint is that the tables could be a little bigger because I always feel like I'm trying to balance about a million things on the table, but that's a rather unimportant complaint. read more

Michel F.

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10 years ago

I was in the area when I came across this place, I was with four friends and we decided to give this place a shot and it blew our minds. The whole restaurant felt so welcoming and the food was extraordinary. It's amazing to find a place 100% gluten free. Definitely a staple when I go out to eat. Even the dessert are 100% gluten free and vegan it's mindbottling. I definitely recommend you to try the peanut butter brownie. And service was good never felt like I was waiting to long read more

Igor M.

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10 years ago

One of my new favorite restaurants in the city! I stopped by on Wednesday and had the fresh buratta and homemade hummus, which was distinctly delicious and unlike any hummus I've tried before. The thin pizza crust is so light and fluffy, I practically inhaled it. The ambiance is fantastic - dim lighting, a little Frank Sinatra in the background, and lots of warm candles. I will be back - many, many times. read more

Jamie G.

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12 years ago

Amazing pizza ( The mushroom pizza is to die for!). Great service. Really cool ambiance. I came here with a couple of friends and it was an excellent experience. The pizza was just perfect, and the great wine selection made it even better. Our waiter was also very pleasant and attentive. This will definitely become my local favorite. Two thumbs up for delicious food and great service! read more

James F.

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11 years ago

So I came in with a few friends for brunch and was gladly greeted by the waitress (I believe her name was Ana) and seated to our table. Wild has a great summer cocktail with muddled berries in it and I got the gluten free pancakes. One of my friends got the bellini with the goat cheese omelet. He could not stop bragging about it! Definitely check this place out if you can!!! read more

David T.

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7 years ago

This place is gluten free, which wasn't the criteria we were looking for, but we were okay to try. The fact that it is thin crust actually makes it taste more like pizza from Italy. We got the caprino and burrata prosciutto pizzas and the flavours of the ingredients really came out. You could really taste tomato sauce, arugula, cheeses, and ham. Very tasty! read more

Ian M.