Where to Find Dining With Outdoor Seating in Greenwich Village?

Dining with outdoor seating in Greenwich Village is one of those searches that sounds straightforward until the options start multiplying. The Village has no shortage of restaurants with a table or two outside. What it has a shortage of is outdoor dining that genuinely earns its setting — where the food behind the outside table reflects the same care as the neighbourhood around it, where the service respects the slower pace that eating outside invites, and where the open air adds something to the meal rather than simply accommodating it. At Da Andrea, at 35 W 13th Street, dining with outdoor seating in Greenwich Village has had a clear and consistent answer for over twenty years. This is where to find it.

Greenwich Village is one of the few parts of Manhattan where outdoor dining feels genuinely connected to the neighbourhood rather than imposed on it. The streets are narrower and quieter than midtown, the light reaches the pavement differently, and the people who eat outside here tend to be people who belong to the area in some way — residents, regulars, deliberate visitors rather than passing foot traffic. That character is the backdrop against which dining with outdoor seating in Greenwich Village is best experienced. Da Andrea at 35 W 13th Street sits within it, and has been sitting within it, for more than two decades.

Key Takeaways

• Dining with outdoor seating in Greenwich Village is most rewarding when the food matches the setting — Da Andrea at 35 W 13th St has delivered that combination for over twenty years.
• Every pasta dish is made entirely by hand on the premises each morning. Chef Meliano Plascensia brings over forty years of culinary experience to the kitchen.
• Outside seating is available across all service periods: dinner, weekend brunch, weekday lunch prix-fixe, and happy hour.
• The cocktail programme — Rosmarino Spritz, Capri, Da Andrea Old Fashioned, barrel-aged Negroni — is built for the pace of an outdoor meal.
• Recognised by the New York Times and Eater NY. A Greenwich Village neighbourhood institution for over two decades.
• Daily specials rotate with the season, giving the outdoor table a reason to return throughout the year.

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1) Why Da Andrea Is the Answer for Dining With Outdoor Seating in Greenwich Village

The Neighbourhood and the Restaurant

35 W 13th Street sits between Fifth and Sixth Avenues in the heart of Greenwich Village — close enough to Washington Square Park to feel the surrounding energy, and far enough from its busiest edges to maintain the quieter, more residential character that defines this stretch of the Village. It is a location with genuine neighbourhood roots rather than a foot traffic position, and that distinction shapes the outdoor dining experience at Da Andrea in a way that is immediately felt from the outside table.

The restaurant opened in Greenwich Village over twenty years ago. That longevity is not incidental. A restaurant that has sustained the loyalty of a neighbourhood for two decades has solved the problem that most restaurants never get the chance to solve: delivering the same standard across every season, every service, and every year. Recognised by the New York Times and Eater NY, and trusted by Greenwich Village residents and regulars alike, Da Andrea is the answer to dining with outdoor seating in Greenwich Village that does not require further searching once it is found.

The Kitchen Behind the Outside Table

The outdoor dining experience at Da Andrea begins with what happens inside the kitchen each morning. Every pasta dish on the menu is made by hand before service begins — no dried pasta, no commercially sourced dough, no shortcuts. Chef Meliano Plascensia has led the kitchen with over forty years of culinary experience and a philosophy rooted in the fresh egg pasta tradition of Emilia-Romagna, the Northern Italian region that the rest of Italy looks to when the subject is handmade pasta. That standard does not change between indoor and outdoor service. The guest at the outside table receives the same kitchen as the guest inside, in a setting that the Village delivers better than almost anywhere else in Manhattan.

2) The Menu for Outdoor Dining at Da Andrea Greenwich Village

Opening the Outside Meal: Antipasti

Dining with outdoor seating in Greenwich Village suits a meal that begins slowly. A round of antipasti while the table settles, the first drinks arrive, and the afternoon or evening finds its pace is the Italian approach, and it works particularly well in the open air. At Da Andrea, the antipasti section gives the outside table a genuinely considered opening. The Calamaretti alla Griglia — grilled squid with corn and cucumber salad and lemon dressing — is the lightest and most seasonally appropriate starter for an outdoor table. The Burrata con Basilico with vine ripe tomatoes and basil sauce is the opener for warm afternoons when something cool and composed sets the right beginning. The Insalata Tiepida di Polipo — warm octopus with potatoes, black olives, and capers — is the starter that rewards guests willing to open with something more substantial. The Tigelle Modenesi con Prosciutto, fresh baked tigelle buns with Parma prosciutto, is the most distinctly Italian opening for a Greenwich Village outdoor meal and the clearest signal that this is a kitchen making things properly from scratch.

The Pasta Course Outside

The pasta menu is the heart of dining with outdoor seating in Greenwich Village at Da Andrea, and the part of the experience that most distinguishes it from every other restaurant with an outside table in the neighbourhood. Eleven handmade options, produced fresh each morning, give the outdoor table genuine range across flavour profiles, weights, and occasions. The Fettuccine alla Mediterranea with capers, tomatoes, basil, asparagus, and black olives is the brightest choice for a warm afternoon outside. The Tagliolini Neri alle Vongole — squid ink tagliolini with clams, cherry tomatoes, and garlic white wine — is the seafood pasta that most rewards an outdoor setting. The Pappardelle with sweet sausage ragout and truffle oil brings the warmth and depth that suits the natural shift from afternoon to evening at an outdoor table.

At the top of the pasta range, the Cappellacci Tartufo e Porcini — spinach ravioli filled with truffle mushroom and ricotta — is the outdoor dinner pasta for guests who want depth without heaviness. The Ravioli di Crostacei, lobster, crab, and salmon filled ravioli with saffron sauce, is the most indulgent option and the dish that makes dining with outdoor seating in Greenwich Village feel like a genuine occasion rather than a convenient stop. The Spaghetti Bolognese, the Gnocchetti di Patate with gorgonzola sauce and arugula, and the Cavatelli di Ricotta with shrimps, salmon, and pesto sauce complete a range broad enough to accommodate every guest without compromise.

Mains and Sides for the Full Outdoor Dinner

For guests who want a complete Italian dinner outside, the secondi piatti section extends the outdoor meal into its fullest form. The Stinco di Agnello — braised lamb shank with saffron risotto — is the outdoor dinner main that turns the evening into something the table will talk about afterward. The Filetto di Manzo, grilled filet mignon with spinach, mashed potatoes, and truffle butter, is the formal main course that holds its own in the open air. The Zuppa di Pesce with mixed seafood in spicy tomato broth, garlic, and fine herbs is the seafood main for guests who want something with genuine complexity and presence outdoors. Sides at $13 each — spinach with garlic and oil, sautéed broccoli rabe, roasted potatoes, and butternut squash — complete the outdoor table without overcomplicating it.

3) The Cocktail Programme for Outdoor Dining

Among the reasons dining with outdoor seating in Greenwich Village at Da Andrea stands apart is the cocktail programme. Outdoor dining asks specific things of a drink: it should fit the pace of a slower meal, complement the open air, and be easy to hold across a longer outdoor table. The Rosmarino Spritz — Malfy, Italicus, and Prosecco — is the outdoor cocktail that defines the beginning of a Greenwich Village evening. Herbal, light, and effervescent, it suits the open air and sets the tone for everything that follows. The Capri, made with Absolut, Lillet, lychee, cranberry, and Prosecco, works equally well for a warm afternoon at the outdoor table or an early evening outside. The Andrea, with Hendrick’s, Mathilde Framboise, and Maraschino, is the more botanical option for guests who want something considered as an opening drink.

For the later part of the outdoor evening, the Da Andrea Old Fashioned — Jefferson’s Bourbon, Planteray, vanilla, and walnut — rewards the slower sipping pace that an outdoor table in the Village naturally invites. The barrel-aged Negroni with Hendrick’s, Campari, and Cinzano 1757; the Mezcalero with Del Maguey Mezcal, Lucano, and Cinzano 1757; and the Manhattan with Jefferson’s and Cinzano 1757 are the choices for guests who want something deeper and more structured as the outdoor evening develops. Non-alcoholic options — the Coco Loco with pineapple, coconut milk, and lime; the Neverwinter with pineapple, ginger, pear, and lemon; and the Frutti di Bosco with blackberry, cranberry, lemon, and Sprite — ensure every guest at the outdoor table has a drink that fits the occasion.

4) Every Service Period for Outdoor Dining at Da Andrea

Weekend Brunch With Outdoor Seating

Weekend brunch is the dining with outdoor seating in Greenwich Village experience that most rewards a Saturday or Sunday morning. The brunch menu at Da Andrea is available on both days and includes homemade pasta from $21 for the Gnocchetti al Pomodoro with handmade potato gnocchi and classic tomato basil sauce, through to $26 for the Fettuccine al Tartufo with mushrooms and truffle cream sauce. The Benedict Aragosta — poached eggs with lobster, asparagus, and hollandaise — is the brunch dish that makes the outdoor table feel like the right place to be on a Sunday morning. House-baked flatbreads — Margherita at $19, Amalfitana at $20, Da Andrea with ricotta, zucchini, honey, and peperoncino at $21, and Campagnola with prosciutto di Parma, mushroom, and arugula at $24 — are easy to share and well suited to the pace of an outdoor brunch in the Village.

Weekday Lunch With Outdoor Seating

Monday through Friday from 11:30am to 3:30pm, the weekday lunch prix-fixe puts two handmade courses on the outdoor table for $30. The first course includes Caesar salad with romaine hearts, parmesan, and polenta croutons; Polpettine di Vitello with veal meatballs and tomato basil; soup of the day; and warm octopus salad. The second course moves between homemade spaghetti alla carbonara with bacon, parmesan, and cream; penne with eggplant and spicy tomato; grilled salmon; omelette Parma with prosciutto, asparagus, and Fontina; and sirloin steak with roasted fingerling potatoes and mixed greens. For anyone whose search for dining with outdoor seating in Greenwich Village falls between Monday and Friday before 3:30pm, this is the most complete outdoor lunch answer the neighbourhood has to offer.

Happy Hour and Evening Outdoor Dining

Happy hour at Da Andrea runs Monday to Friday, 4:30 to 6:30pm, and gives the outdoor table its most natural early evening window. Signature cocktails at happy hour pricing alongside Polpettine di Vitello and Tigelle Modenesi con Prosciutto bar bites make the outdoor stop an easy transition between the working day and the evening. The full dinner service extends outdoor dining across all seven days — to 10pm Sunday through Thursday and 11pm on Fridays and Saturdays — giving the outdoor table its full evening range throughout the week.

5) Daily Specials and the Seasonal Outdoor Table

The daily specials are the part of dining with outdoor seating in Greenwich Village at Da Andrea that most rewards guests who return across the seasons. They rotate with the season and reflect what the kitchen is working with at its best — dishes that do not appear on the printed menu and change frequently enough to make each outdoor visit feel genuinely different from the last. Recent specials have included Spinach Pappardelle with prosciutto, mushrooms, and chopped fresh herbs in tomato; Pan Seared Red Snapper with shrimp, lemon caper sauce, broccoli rabe, and roasted fingerling potato; Risotto Parmigiana with vegetable caponata; and Mixed Grill with chicken, lamb, sausage, rosemary mustard, arugula, and roasted heirloom tomato.

Dessert closes the outdoor meal the way it should — slowly, with something worth sharing. The Tiramisu with espresso, lady fingers, and mascarpone is the Italian close that the outdoor meal has been building toward. The Tortino di Cioccolato with salted caramel ice cream is the warmer, more indulgent option for an outdoor evening. The Affogato with two scoops vanilla, espresso, and biscotti blurs the line between dessert and coffee in the most satisfying way for an outdoor close. The Sorbetto in lemon, mango, or raspberry is the lightest finish for a warm afternoon outside. All are $13 to $14 — a shared dessert between two guests adds $6.50 to $7 per person and gives the outdoor meal a considered and complete end.

6) Hours, Getting There, and How to Reserve

Da Andrea Greenwich Village is open Monday through Thursday from 11:30am to 10pm, Friday from 11:30am to 11pm, Saturday from 11am to 11pm, and Sunday from 11am to 10pm. Outside seating is available across all service periods subject to weather and availability. The extended weekend hours give the outdoor table its full seasonal range — a late Saturday lunch that becomes an early dinner, a Sunday brunch that stretches into the afternoon, or a Friday outdoor evening that runs as long as the occasion allows.

The restaurant is located at 35 W 13th Street, between Fifth and Sixth Avenues in Greenwich Village. The nearest subway stops are the F/M/L trains at 14th Street/6th Avenue and the 4/5/6/N/Q/R/W trains at Union Square/14th Street, both within comfortable walking distance of the outdoor table. Reservations are available through OpenTable and are recommended for weekend evenings, brunch service, and groups of four or more.

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Dining With Outdoor Seating in Greenwich Village Starts Here

The search for dining with outdoor seating in Greenwich Village ends at 35 W 13th Street. An outside table in one of Manhattan’s most characterful neighbourhoods, backed by a kitchen that has made every pasta by hand each morning for over twenty years, and served by a full programme — from the Rosmarino Spritz to the Tiramisu — that understands what the open air asks of a meal. Da Andrea is where to find dining with outdoor seating in Greenwich Village worth sitting down for.