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Cotenna

Italian Restaurant$$$$

West Village, New York

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Cotenna

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Ranked #6 for Italian restaurants in New York
"Black truffle gnocchi one of best pastas ever."(9 Tips)
"The burrata and the octopus are my favorite starters."(19 Tips)
"Grilled octopus salad was so tender and amazing."(7 Tips)
"Amazing food, great value; a very intimate and cozy date spot."(8 Tips)

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Adrian PhillipsApril 5, 2017
Very small cozy spot in the Village. Wine and beer only. Sit at the bar and be sure to check out the specials. The octopus was delicious, the pesto pasta a highlight & the Wild boar risotto, brilliant
Ray LinMay 7, 2015
Neatly tucked away on a quaint but gorgeous West Village block, this fantastic Italian spot is a perfect choice for an intimate date. Order tapas style and share a couple pastas and apps. Molto Buono!
Rachel PortNovember 19, 2016
Oh my god, the truffle gnocchi was to die for. We also got the robiola (which tasted a bit like cream cheese) and sopressata, which came with honey and walnuts. It was all perfection.
Elyse EstradaSeptember 12, 2015
Been here 5+ times
New favorite! Bruce the manager is a gem! Get the burrata (always a special app), kale salad, spaghetti polpetti, tortellini w/cream sauce. Pair it w/a bottle of Super Tuscan & finish w/bread pudding!
Elizaveta T.July 30, 2016
Bolognese (the most amazing) or Fettucine fungi + Crab cake with Burrata for starters. This place is THE BEST. Combo of simplicity and amazing flavour. Pure Italy. Chardonnay Friuli was...splendid.
Fabian MartinJuly 28, 2022
Fantastic & cute small Italian restaurant. The black truffle gnocchi was perfect and the ricotta cheesecake blew me away! Strong recommendation and great date spot! Try the Riesling
Noah WeissMarch 31, 2015
New Italian small plates spot from the Aria team, perfect for a date with the same great value and even more cozy than the original. Burrata, lamb, all the pastas including bucatini, creme brûlée.
YSNovember 11, 2016
Hands down my favorite go to restaurant in NYC. I had a 10 person dinner there and the owner and staff were incredibly accommodating. Service was amazing, the food was delicious as always. Thank you!
FrancisAugust 27, 2015
Very very good and affordable food. The squid starter is great as well as the carpaccio. Very packed and loud but very cozy at the same time
Clara EloyJuly 28, 2022
just wow. The reviews were right, the truffle gnocchi is to die for. but everything was just divine; the lobster ravioli, the pinot Grigio and ricotta cheesecake were amazing
Chloe PanJanuary 17, 2019
Grilled octopus salad, black truffle gnocchi, linguine vongole
hania albraikanDecember 14, 2016
I tried Burrata,feta cheese salad and bruschetta for starters and mac & cheese and arrabbiata as main course all of them were perfect , the restaurant is cozy with nice atmosphere and service 👌🏼
Barry BloomDecember 24, 2015
It's a bunch of French guys who opened 8 of these Italian restaurants in NY. Pasta is homemade. Everything is fresh. Prices are terrific. Even Fox seemed to like it, his 1st night out in Manhattan.
Jag FirerwalkerMay 13, 2016
Did you ever had a craving for good Italien food, that isn't just pizza. I mean real Italian craving! If you for come here, you won't spend much and get everything you're looking for
Matt BentonNovember 22, 2016
Everything we had our first time was amazing. We live right near and will be back many times to try the rest. They seem to do a lot of private events, may want to call ahead to see if their open.
Yuna 🇰🇷 ParkFebruary 21, 2017
Simply excellent. The starters, the wine selection, the fresh pasta -- all great. Topped off by excellent service in a cozy atmosphere. We dined as a group of six, but will be back for a date.
Andreas KleinerJune 4, 2015
Reservation for 4+ guests. Cosy, inexpensive and great flavors. Def. liked the tomato based pastas more. Try the specials. We had Boar & squid and it was fantastic.
Tom AdamsFebruary 1, 2019
Incredible, cozy little date spot in the village. Me and my girlfriend came here for my 28th and we weren’t disappointed. Sumptuous food, fragrant cocktails. Highly recommend.
Tatiana CelliniMarch 11, 2015
Authentic Italian food!The bucatini is my favorite pasta; linguine vongole is always delicious. Start out with the buratta and prosciutto. Don't forget the cheesecake for dessert!
Rewan PartiMarch 20, 2015
Great place for dates, a tiny spot in west village with excellent Italian food paired with a large selection of wines. Do order the bruschetta and mussels.
Tim BackusMarch 8, 2016
Good date spot. Perfectly portioned pasta and outstanding service. Everything is easily shared and the staff is extremely knowledgeable about the wine.
NickJanuary 18, 2017
Excellent food...try the grilled octopus and the burrata with prosciutto
Amanda 🐼August 26, 2019
cotenna has gone downhill. i loved it when i first came 2 yrs ago but this summer the music was too loud and the staff was unhelpful. it’s not cozy and def not the 3rd best italian restaurant in nyc
Jineen CarcamoDecember 23, 2016
Very cozy, great for an intimate dinner. The downstairs area is a great space to host a small birthday party. The food was absolutely delicious!
T ZNovember 4, 2016
One of my favourite places in New York. Great value, large portions, can't go wrong with any dish. Sister restaurant to nearby Aria. Get the lamb shanks and goat cheese eggplant dish.
Polina WeitzDecember 30, 2019
A tiny casual spot, with delicious food! Had the burrata+prosciutto, grilled octopus salad, black truffle gnocchi and tiramisu. All were superb! Seating is very tight. Will definitely come back.
סתיו גיגיSeptember 14, 2018
This place is Great! the food was delicious (We order 5 different dishes and everything was yammy), cool vibes and excellent team!! Highly recommended
Noura S.July 20, 2017
We have ordered different kinds of pastas, lasagna, ravioli, mac and cheese and gnocchi. They were great! We started our meal with kale and rocola salad .. we loved it👌
Carolina LentijoMarch 16, 2016
The octopus was well made, very nice artichoke pesto penne and amazing truffle Mac and cheese. The Mac and cheese can get overweening so share! The food actually made up for the very rude service.
David LinehanMarch 29, 2016
Cool, intimate place with great food and wine. Very affordable for this part of town, and great service - especially from Bruce the manager
Mychael LourençoDecember 21, 2018
Best Italian food I’ve had outside of Italy. And the cozy and close environment is odd at first but then turns to warm and friendly. Not the cheapest place but worth every penny.
Zach HamedFebruary 14, 2016
Penne Pesto, Calamari, Orechiette, Rigatoni Gamberi paired with Nero D'Avola. Great spot for date night and a quiet candlelit dinner.
Elizabeth BursteinDecember 16, 2018
Mushroom & truffle fettucine. B had the peas and creamy fettucine. Both 8/10. Dates (10) + mango/goat cheese app-9. Really good in terms of qual + price but bar was cramped. Ricota cheesecake OK
Kyle ByeAugust 13, 2015
Amazing pasta dishes for $12. If you're lucky, try to snag the high top table in the back right - best seat in the house.
Jane KatzJanuary 27, 2017
where else would you get a free bottle of wine just because? amazing food but service and ambience is why you pick cotenna. Burrata, gnocchi, and artichokes are 10/10. Would not reco the baked clams.
Peter BoyceOctober 21, 2017
Been here 5+ times
Osso Buco, Pesto, Wild Boar, Pecorino Kale. Cozy, great ambience, incredible food.
Jess ColemanJanuary 3, 2016
Rigatoni with spicy shrimp and tuna carpaccio were flawless, but it was the plate of cheeses (taleggio, robiola and parmigiano reggiano) that really stood out.
Staff PicksOctober 10, 2014
Cotenna, a new Italian Restaurant opens inside the ’ino Space. They have an extensive menu full of meats and seafood. Order the grilled lamb chops, balsamic vinegar, and roasted potatoes. Read more
Leemor YuravlivkerMay 14, 2018
Quality of food to price ratio is incredible. Get the calamari and rigatoni
Zeba SiddiqiFebruary 28, 2016
Cosy, ideal date restaurant. Try the truffle mac & cheese , tortellini with creamy sauce & prosciutto. For desserts Tiramisu is yummilicious!
Moises EskinaziMay 16, 2016
Delicious food, cozy atmosphere. You might want to share a couple dishes. The lamb ribs appetizer, the truffle Mac and cheese, and the tagliatelle fungi were incredible
EileenMay 20, 2018
Tagliatelle bolognese is my favorite. Mushroom bruschetta is also good. Specials have gone up to $21 so I'd recommend sticking with cicchetti $12 and pasta $14
Christina ChinJune 9, 2015
Cute date spot, very small space. Great food, got burrata app, tortellini dish. Arugala salad was good starter. Friend got wild boar dish.
Colin AdamsApril 25, 2016
The cheap pasta will draw you in but beware the specials prices vary dramatically and can be a lot higher than the regular prices, so I recommend sticking with the menu dishes!
Andrew LimMarch 25, 2015
Cozy atmosphere and solid wine selection. Get small plates to share and finish the meal off with delicious pasta
HectorAugust 23, 2015
Lamb chops and mac and cheese - pair with a glass and a half of wine. Cozy spot. Good for dates. Dishes are small enough you can order 3 if you're hungry.
Michael DempseyDecember 24, 2016
The best and affordable Italian food in the village. Tiny restaurant though so be prepared to get cozy.
Celena ChanSeptember 2, 2015
We got the burrata, octopus app, lobster risotto and pescatore pasta. +3 drinks. Enough food for 4. $120 or so. Very reasonable.
emily chenJanuary 12, 2015
amazing, well priced pasta dishes. tried the papardelle and now i want to try them all. get a cheese and meat plate to start and never turn down burrata.
Sonya RytovaDecember 19, 2015
The place is very nice, and personal are so friendly! Very noisy at Friday evening, but it's cool :) Rose is very good, but Caesar salad was the worst that I have ever tried before...(

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