MINETTA TAVERN

Timeless Glamour and Steakhouse Grandeur in the Heart of Greenwich Village

Few restaurants in New York wear their history as effortlessly as Minetta Tavern. Tucked away on MacDougal Street in Greenwich Village, this legendary dining room remains, in 2025, one of Manhattan’s most enduring icons—a place where Parisian bistro soul meets New York steakhouse swagger and the ghosts of literary giants still seem to linger in the corners.

Reimagined years ago by restaurateur Keith McNally, Minetta Tavern retains its romantic patina: red leather banquettes, black-and-white portraits, soft globe lighting and a sense that something special is always happening just out of view. The atmosphere is at once intimate and electric—buzzing with old-school New York charm and ageless appeal.

At the core of Minetta’s fame is the now-iconic Black Label Burger, a dry-aged blend of prime cuts that remains one of the most sought-after bites in the city. But beyond the burger, Minetta has quietly built one of New York’s great meat programmes—anchored by the dry-aged côte de boeuf, a richly marbled steak meant for sharing and grilled to perfection.
Other standout offerings include bone-in New York strip, roasted bone marrow and butcher’s cuts aged in-house, each dish a reminder that Minetta is not simply about nostalgia—it is about craft.

Appetisers like steak tartare, foie gras terrine and warm poached bone marrow with shallot marmalade strike a luxurious balance between French technique and New York boldness. The sides—pommes frites, creamed spinach, or sautéed wild mushrooms—are classic and satisfying, executed with the same attention to detail.

The wine list is thoughtful and quietly confident, favouring Bordeaux, Burgundy and Napa Cabs, but with room for boutique French and Italian producers. The cocktail programme, meanwhile, celebrates pre-war classics with a twist—perfectly suited to the room’s smoky, literary glamour.

Service at Minetta Tavern is as it should be—professional, gracious and timed to the rhythm of the room. Whether you’re a regular or a first-time guest, you’re treated like someone who belongs.

In 2025, Minetta Tavern remains a love letter to New York’s golden age of dining and one of the city’s most atmospheric spots to enjoy a world-class steak. It is not trying to be new and that is precisely its power. For those who seek history, theatre and perfectly charred beef, Minetta is not just relevant—it’s eternal.